Hungry ➵ Taekook -DISCONTINUED-

10

The following week goes by rather smoothly. Every morning, Jungkook greets Taehyung with a big smile, talking lightheartedly about the weather, about the black dog that crossed the road in front of him on the way to school, about the anime movie he watched yesterday that made him cry a river. Their conversations are shallow, never going deeper than skin surface, but that's exactly what Taehyung likes about them. He likes that Jungkook teases him without going too far, asks questions without becoming too personal. He likes that the black-haired boy understands and is patient and listens without judging. It takes his mind off things. Only temporarily, of course. He has learned by now that good things seldom last.

When the lunch hours come around, the duo goes to the cafeteria and chats with Hoseok and Yoongi for a couple of minutes before disappearing into the library. Here, they spend their time half-working on the biology project and half-listening to music while doing nothing in particular.

This Saturday morning, Taehyung wakes up to the sound of a new text message on his phone. He already knows who it is before checking the display. There aren't that many people who'd text him.

Jungkookie (8:21am):

Morning Sunshine

Taehyung (8:23am):

Good morning, Kookie

What's up?

Jungkookie (8:23am):

A clear blue sky

No clouds above my head

The sun is shining

Taehyung (8:24am):

Wait, really?

Where are you?

Jungkookie (8:25am):

I'm in your heart

Taehyung silently stares at the screen, suddenly finding himself all flustered. Sunlight is seeping in through the thin, silky curtains that hang in front of his window, lighting up his bedroom. He sits up in bed, leaning against a pillow as he types a reply, completely oblivious about the big smile that has grown on his face.

Taehyung (8:26am):

I feel extremely attacked by love right now

Jungkookie (8:26am):

Knew I had that effect on you, baby

*winks with both eyes*

Taehyung (8:26am):

I'll fight you

Jungkookie (8:27am):

Good. Come to the park then

Let's enjoy this wondrous spring day together

Taehyung (8:28am):

Be there in 15

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Jungkook is right. It really is a wondrous spring day. Colorful flowers have started to grow on the riverbank, decorating the green grass with splatters of yellow, pink and violet. Small birds sit on the branches of the grand trees, and they seem to sing to Taehyung as he passes by under them.