VHope Fluffshots

Lonely Christmas

Taehyung was curled up on the couch in the dorm living room, wrapped up in one of his boyfriend's blankets from his bed. Jin and Namjoon were curled up on the other couch, with Jungkook sitting on the floor in between Jin's legs. They adopted the younger boy into their relationship when they discovered him crying in the bathroom, saying how much he loved Jin but knew he couldn't have him. Jin and Namjoon were both very in love with Jungkook anyways, Jin a little more than Namjoon, but it still worked out.

Jimin was laying on the floor underneath Taehyung, head on Yoongi's lap. They'd been dating the longest, even though Jimin admitted that he was scared of Yoongi. But the older boy was like a burnt marshmallow; a little rough on the outside, but so warm and fluffy on the inside. Plus, Jimin always said his boyfriend was sweet in his own way.

Hoseok was away at his parents' house in Gwangju, leaving Taehyung by himself, surrounded by his friends and feeling more alone than ever. Taehyung loved Christmas, but only when it was spent with the people he loved most in the world. He loved his friends, but they weren't Hoseok.

Yoongi turned around to look at Taehyung, frowning when he saw the tears forming in his friend's eyes. "Tae, why are you crying? It's Christmas Eve," he said, catching everyone's attention and putting the younger boy on the spot.

"No reason, hyung. Just happy to be with you guys," Taehyung lied, sinking lower into the blanket that smelled like Hoseok and made him miss his boyfriend even more, hiding his tears in the soft material. "Liar," Yoongi replied nonchalantly, and anger flared up in Taehyung.

"I'm sorry I'm the only one not with their boyfriend! I'm sorry I feel left out! I'm sorry I miss my boyfriend!" he yelled, shocking everyone in the room. Yoongi shook his head. "Tae, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have-" Taehyung cut him off. "Save it, hyung," he snapped, already off the couch and walking down the hall and past the Genius Lab, Namjoon's studio and Hoseok's studio to the bedrooms.

He shut the door to Hoseok's bedroom and rushed to the bed, collapsing onto it with a loud, broken sob.

Taehyung was a clingy person. Everyone knew this, including Hoseok. If anything, Hoseok was just as clingy as him. That's one of the reasons why they were a perfect pair. And usually, while one was away, the other sulked in the dorm, patiently waiting for their other half to come back home.

He hated being away from his favorite hyung on Christmas Eve, but Hoseok was missing his sister and his parents. Plus, he was going to tell them about their relationship, something he needed to do in person and without Taehyung there. His parents were old-fashioned, and Hoseok didn't want to put Taehyung in danger if they reacted negatively.

Taehyung understood completely and agreed to stay behind, but he was really missing holding his hyung in their decorated dorm.

The door opened slowly, revealing Jin. "TaeTae, talk to me," he said gently, sitting on the edge of the bed. Taehyung sniffled and sat up, resting his head on Jin's shoulder. He knew how Jin was the oldest and therefore looked after everyone, but they entered the group together, so their bond was one of the strongest in the group. And it was Jin-hyung! No way he could lie to him!

"I'm lonely without Hobi-hyung. I just want him to come home for Christmas. I mean, I know why he's gone, but... I miss him," he said quietly, sniffling as Jin rubbed his back in that motherly way. To Taehyung, it was the same way he was comforted when they first met the other members, who really didn't want anymore vocalists in the group.

Jin nodded and hugged Taehyung, giving him a reassuring smile when they pulled away. "I know how you are, Taehyungie. And Yoongi-hyung didn't mean to upset you. You know he wanted the truth so he could try to make you feel better." Taehyung nodded and let his hyung kiss his forehead like he always did when the other members (except Yoongi, since he didn't like Jin's kisses) were upset. "Just get some sleep, okay? Tomorrow will be a good day!"

The sad boy smiled at Jin and watched him leave the room. He really appreciated Jin and everything he did. Hoseok might be the Golden Hyung, but Jin is the best man-mom on the entire planet.

"TaeTae, it's Christmas!" Jimin yelled as he bursted into Hoseok's room, finding his best friend curled up in the bed with Hoseok's pillow in his arms. Taehyung opened his eyes, smiling slightly at Jimin and saw Yoongi standing in the doorway with a large, gummy smile across his face.

Taehyung sat up and sleepily rubbed his eyes, yawning as Jimin yanked him up and to Yoongi. "Keep your eyes closed, Tae. We have a special surprise for you," the oldest of the three said, chuckling as Taehyung sleepily complied, allowing his friends to lead him to the living room.

"Okay, open!" Jimin cheered when they stopped walking, moving away from Taehyung as he opened his eyes, gasping at the sight in front of him.

Hoseok stood in the living room in a green Christmas sweater, that huge, heart-shaped smile wide across his face. "Happy Christmas, Tae Baby," he said, opening his arms out for Taehyung, who rushed into his boyfriend's arms and hugged him tight.

"Hobi!" he cried, nuzzling his face in the crook of his boyfriend's neck. Hoseok lifted Taehyung's chin to look him in the eye with a smile. "Don't you ever think for a second that I wouldn't spend Christmas with you, got it? I love you, Taehyung. I wouldn't ever leave you alone on Christmas Day."

Taehyung nodded and kissed his boyfriend, parting when their lungs demanded air and resting foreheads together.

"I love you, Hobi-hyung."

"I love you more, Tae Baby."