Bitter Sweet Symphony ✓ tk

E I G H T E E N

ONCE Taehyung had woken up he had no clue where he was until he saw the ravenhead worryingly staring at him.

"Hi", he whispered.

"Hi", Jungkook smiled back, "I'm glad you woke up. It's been half an hour since you fainted".

"Why did I- Oh god Yoongi is going to kill me", Taehyung's eyes widened, realizing why he had freaked out in the first place.

Jungkook quickly took his hands in his and shushed him, "Please don't panic again. Let's talk in your apartment alright?"

The blonde nodded, slowly getting off the bench and squeaking when he was dragged along by Jungkook. He walked behind the ravenhead whose hand was tightly closed around his wrist. Taehyung's gaze followed his arm to Jungkook's hand and then to Jungkook's back. His stare got stuck at the way the younger's shirt accented his muscular back. His pitch black hair ruffled in the wind and the older bit back the urge to run his hands through it. A fond smile worked its way onto his lips and stayed there, eyes constantly going back to the handsome boy in front of him.

I really don't deserve him.

Jungkook was oblivious to the stare he was getting and sighed relieved once they reached the apartment. For some reason he didn't feel like letting go of the blonde, thinking once he'd let go Taehyung would disappear again. So he let his hand slip from the older's wrist to his tan hand, settling there and intertwining their fingers. He proudly caught the faint blush that Taehyung tried to desperately hide by fumbling with the lock. Jungkook and Taehyung walked inside, now connected by their hands and both with a blush on their face though neither would admit it.

The skater let go of the other's hand once they stepped inside, hoping the blonde was as disappointed as he felt. They set themselves down on the couch. Taehyung didn't know where it came from but he felt a sudden rush of confidence. So instead of sitting some space away from the older, he laid down on the couch with his head in Jungkook's lap. He had slept like this before and he figured the younger didn't actually mind which was the case.

Jungkook smiled when he saw the cute boy lying in his lap, staring up at him. He remembered how Taehyung had loved it when he played with his hair so he decided on doing that again. Jungkook's fingers ran through the soft blonde locks and he saw the older's eyes flutter shut.

"We need to talk about serious matters but instead I feel like taking a nap", Taehyung laughed, relaxing in the moment.

"I'm really grateful to have met you Kook", he finally said, staring up at the surprised ravenhead.

"Even when I made your life worse?", he asked unsure.

"My life was already bad", Taehyung shrugged, "But now I can share it with a friend".

"You didn't have friends?", Jungkook asked, recalling moments of talking to Taehyung. The blonde had never mentioned any friends.

"Nope. Yoongi scared them all away", Taehyung shook his head, "Or I pushed them all away since I was too busy being love struck. Doesn't really matter".

"That's sad".

Taehyung hummed in agreement.

The younger knew they had to talk about what had happened a while ago. Taehyung had mentioned Yoongi killing several people but Jungkook really didn't want to break this calm moment. He was aware Taehyung also tried to avoid the topic.

"Do you have any siblings?"

Jungkook figured small talk was the best option in this situation.

The blonde shook his head, "You?"

"I have an older sister. She's often too busy with her husband and kids to visit", he replied.

"You're an uncle already?", Taehyung piped up, "I love kids".

"Yeah I'm the uncle of two kiddos. My sister's ten years older so the age gap kinda failed to let us become best friend siblings".

"I wish I had siblings. But since I was always alone I always tried to make many friends. I was quite the social child", Taehyung smiled brightly, "Until... well... Yoongi happened of course".

"Jimin would love to be your friend by the way", Jungkook tried to cheer the older up, "I think he had already embroidered your name on a handkerchief to give you as a gift. He has way too many time on his hands so he has taken up sewing and stuff".

"He does sound like a very good friend", Taehyung purses his lips together, "And I really want a handkerchief with my name on now".

They both laughed, momentarily forgetting why they were there in the first place.

"Um", Jungkook decided that the small talk had gone on for long enough, "You- uh- wanted to explain things?"

"Oh", Taehyung immediately casted his gaze downwards, "Yeah um... I totally freaked out on you, didn't I?"

"A little", Jungkook chuckled, "So Yoongi? It's complicated?"

Taehyung gulped, "Swear you won't tell anyone because then we're both dead meat".

"I swear".

Taehyung cleared his throat, "Um so yeah-"