Guns and Roses

Chapter 2: A Familiar Face

"First time getting stitches, I'm guessing?" Jungkook joked behind the wheel as Taehyung climbed in on the other side.

"Was it that obvious?" Taehyung asked curiously while buckling his seatbelt. He lifted his leg slightly above the seat and put a pillow from the giftshop under it.

"Your facial expressions were priceless." Jungkook flashed his signature smile at Taehyung before shifting the car into gear.

Taehyung began feeling flustered and his cheeks started to heat up. He only responded through his pout as he stared out the window as the moonlight danced around the car.

Jungkook glanced back at Taehyung hoping that he didn't hurt his feelings. "I was only joking, you know? You looked adorable."

"Adorable, huh?" Taehyung asked as his cheeks became even more red and butterflies began fluttering in his stomach.
Jungkook nugged Taehyung's shoulder and cheekily smirked at him. "You're an idiot, kooks." Taehyung laughed as him and Jungkook met eyes. Jungkook's heart started speeding up and he had to change the subject before doing something stupid.

"Tae, what's your address? I need to know where I'm dropping you off at." Jungkook asked as he was opening his google maps on his phone.

"It's about two blocks from here. Just go straight, I'll tell you when to turn." Taehyung simply replied. His fingers began to dance on the windowsill again and he started humming a song that was blaring on the party speakers hours ago. Jungkook had never heard someone hum as beautiful as Taehyung. His deep voice made the song even more likeable to Jungkook. He began to sing along to Taehyung's hums who in return harmonized his voice with Jungkook's. Their two voices filled the car and their smiles were spread brightly across their faces. They easily clicked together and quickly grew a bond with each other.

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"We're here." Jungkook announced as he parked his car in front of an average looking apartment with brightly colored flowers planted in front of the building. Taehyung's face suddenly lost it's bright colors as he stared at the apartment and back at Jungkook.

"Oh. We are, aren't we," Taehyung said quietly to himself. Just then his eyes lit up "Kooks, want to stay the night? It's already two in the morning and I don't want you driving all alone this late." Taehyung stared at Jungkook as he waited for an answer.

Jungkook's heart began to race like earlier. He glanced down at his phone to check the time. 2:16 AM glowed on the screen. "..I..uhh.." Jungkook frantically thought of a way to back out.

"I'm sure my roommate won't mind. He's probably already sleeping or at his boyfriend's house anyways." Taehyung added trying to convince him that it wasn't a big deal.

Jungkook finally cleared his mind and gave a small smile and shrug towards Taehyung. "Why not?" He felt his stomach flutter but figured it would go away soon.

"Really?" Taehyung yelled as his face brightened up into the sweetest smile that melted Jungkook's heart. "We should have a horror movie marathon." Taehyung suggested as he began gathering his phone and wallet.

"Are you sure you won't pee yourself or something?" Jungkook jokingly asked him as he thought back to how scared Taehyung was of getting the stitches.

"I'll be fine, thank you very much." Taehyung said with attitude as he and Jungkook grabbed their belongings and got out of the car.

Jungkook helped him to the front door and up the stairs since his leg was still sore. "This is it." Taehyung pointed to a door on the left. The sign read Room 107. Taehyung opened the door and Jungkook's eyes widened. The apartment room was bigger than he had expected and was very artsy. There were framed photos that he assumed Taehyung had taken and creative paintings on the walls. The furniture looked cozy and Jungkook headed straight for the couch and plopped down making him bounce a little as he landed. "Do you want anything to eat? We haven't had anything for a while besides the snacks at the party." Taehyung asked as he fixed his hair.

Jungkook looked up at Taehyung and his stomach growled in return. "I guess that answers my question." Taehyung began to laugh but stopped when he heard footsteps coming from the kitchen. "Jiminie, is that you?"

In response a boy with curly blonde hair and an oversized sweater appears in the doorway, ramen filled his cheeks making them appear puffy. "Hello, Tae." The boy said as he smiled brightly at his roomate.

"Jimin, I'd like you to meet my friend, Jeon Jungkook." Taehyung moved to the side to reveal Jungkook who was half asleep in the large, cozy couch. Jimin and Jungkook made eye contact with each other and both were frozen still.

"...Park Jimin," Jungkook whispered in amazement as he stared at the fluffy haired boy in front of him. He wondered how a boy with such adorable features, such as his crooked front tooth, would've ever been in the gang to begin with.

"Taehyung, I have to go now, Yoongi needs me." Jimin managed to say before grabbing his jacket and running out of the door, nearly tripping over his feet as he scurried away. The bowl of ramen dropped to the floor which shattered as it came in contact with the ground. Taehyung and Jungkook could hear his footsteps running down the flights of stairs.

"Jimin?" Taehyung shouted after him as he watched his best friend leave within seconds. "Jungkook, do you know what that was about?" He stared at him with confusion urgently waiting for an answer.

"Fuck," Jungkook muttered before running passed Taehyung heading for the door. His heart pounding painfully in his chest. He took a quick glimpse back to seeing Taehyung standing with his mouth wide open. "I'll be back soon." He yelled before slamming the ash colored door behind him.