Free || Vkook

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Jungkook. Yes, that is your family. Your family's dead. I'm sorry.

The words that just came out of Taehyung's mouth seemed like the worst words Jungkook could ever hear. He felt himself break inside as tears started spilling out of his eyes. He had felt so loved when Taehyung told him about the missing posters. He thought that meant that he would be able to go home and be greeted with tight hugs and rejoicing. Instead, that's all a fantasy that Jungkook foolishly replayed in his head over and over again.

"My f-family's dead." He choked out in tears. "T-they're gone. I'll n-never s-see them a-again."

"It's all right, Jungkook." Taehyung soothed.

"H-how c-can it b-be okay? T-they're gone! I h-have n-nowhere t-to go." Jungkook mumbled, tears streaming down his face even faster now.

There was a long pause as Taehyung tried to find something to say to Jungkook. Then, finally, Taehyung was able to break the silence.

"You could live with me."

Taehyung felt excited for some reason thinking about Jungkook living with him. A week ago, he wouldn't have accepted Jungkook being in his house at all. So what was it about Jungkook that was different? Or what was it about Taehyung that changed?

"With y-you?" Jungkook said, who had stopped crying and was now wiping away his tears.

"Yes. With me." Taehyung whispered, wiping a tear on Jungkook's cheek. "Just think about it."

Jungkook felt his heart jump when Taehyung said that. His house seemed like the only place left for him to go. Jungkook's own house was probably being investigated by police, which would definitely forbid from ever being able to go back there. And for some reason, Jungkook had a feeling that he would feel safer if he stayed at with Taehyung. Was it possible that he thought of Taehyung as part of his family? As soon as he asked himself that question, his mind seemed to immediately answer, Yes. Now that Jungkook knew that Taehyung was family, he had to ask himself, Do I feel something more towards Taehyung? He had no idea what to tell himself about that. Did he think of Taehyung as something that was more than just family? He looked back at Taehyung, and realized that he was waiting for an answer from Jungkook.

"Yes, TaeTae. I'll stay with you," Jungkook answered, no longer crying and no longer needing to wipe away tears. "I'll stay with you because, you're part of my family."

Taehyung blushed at what Jungkook said about him, and he gave Jungkook his adorable box smile, earning a smile back from Jungkook.

Jungkook felt like he was dying inside when he saw Taehyung's box smile.

What is this feeling I have inside? It feels a little bit like love but, it's different kind of love. Unless...

Jungkook's thought trailed off as he thought of a possible reason why he was feeling that way.

No. It can't be possible. Me? That's just impossible. There's no way I could actually be in l-

Jungkook lost his train of thought as Taehyung brought him in for a tight hug.

"I'm so glad you decided to stay, Kookie." Taehyung whispered to him.

"I'm glad too."

Taehyung and Jungkook spent the rest of the day together just enjoying each other's presence, until after eating. They were in Taehyung's room, but there was a slight issue.

"TaeTae?"

"Yeah?"

"Where am I going to sleep?"

"Uh..." Taehyung only wanted to do what was best for Jungkook. "You can sleep in my bed."

"What about you?"

"I'll sleep on the floor. It's fine."

"No, it's not fine. There is no way that I will let you sleep on the floor. Either I'm sleeping on the floor and you're sleeping on the bed, or we're both on the bed." Jungkook said stubbornly.

"Okay. Then I'll...sleep with you?"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure. I'm not going to let you sleep on the floor, either."

And so, Taehyung was lying down on his bed next to Jungkook. Taehyung's heart started beating faster than usual, and at the same time he was thinking, I can't want this. I can't. But I do. I can't believe I'm sleeping next to Jungkook!

Taehyung held the hand of a sleeping Jungkook, and close his eyes, as he finally admitted the truth to himself.

Taehyung was in love with Jeon Jungkook.