Hello, Hello (Tell Me What You Want Right Now)

Taehyung II

After that initial night, Jimin makes a habit of coming to Taehyung's bed when Yoongi spends late nights in the studio. Then, when Yoongi returns home he takes Jimin to their own bed and brings him back to Taehyung in the morning, if time allows. Taehyung's been waking up more often than not with Jimin in his arms and he definitely cannot say he doesn't like it.

It's created a problem, however. Like how tonight Yoongi had come home at a decent hour and he and Jimin had disappeared into their room almost immediately.

So Taehyung went to bed alone. He should be used to it, right? He's done it for years.

But he's not used to it anymore. He is used to falling asleep with Jimin's heat across his body, his face in his neck, the smell of berries and a slight hint of baked pastries in his nose. Tonight, his bed is too cold and smells too much like just him and he can't fall asleep. He tosses and turns and tries to mellow his breathing, but he can't sleep. He has a fleeting thought of going to Yoongi and Jimin's room, but that's a disaster waiting to happen. Yoongi is fiercely protective when he first wakes up and Taehyung really doesn't want sharp Alpha teeth trapped in his arm. Namjoon had caught that treatment once, when he'd tried to wake them up for schedules, and it almost ended in a fist fight. Now, if the couple needs woken up the others just yell at them from the doorway and throw stuff at the bed.

So, that's a no go. He thinks of Jeongguk, laying a few feet away in his own bed. He may not have a scent yet, no, but he's warm and strong and always smells nice and clean. Jeongguk is usually open for cuddles. Taehyung has never done something like this, in the middle of the night, but he doubts the other will turn him away, especially if he pouts and whines that he can't sleep.

That decided, he climbs out of bed, shivering at the chill in the air, and tiptoes to Jeongguk's, careful not to wake Hoseok on his way. He kneels by Gguk's bed propping his head on one hand, and watches the younger's sleeping form. He looks peaceful and Taehyung hates to wake him, but he wants to sleep too. "Kookie?" he says softly, tracing the other's exposed arm with light fingers.

Jeongguk twitches and grumbles and Taehyung giggles a little. Cute. "Jeongguk?" he tries again, shaking the other's shoulder. "Jeonggukie, can I sleep with you tonight?"

Jeongguk moans, eyes blinking open slowly. It takes him a moment to focus on Taehyung in the dark of the room, and he frowns lightly. "Tae?"

"Hi." Tae responds. "Can I sleep with you? I can't fall asleep for the life of me."

Jeongguk just grunts, closing his eyes again and scooting over to make room. Taehyung grins, his mission a success. He climbs onto the bed, joining Jeongguk under the covers. As tactile as he is, he immediately latches onto Jeongguk's side, head pillowed on his chest with Jeongguk's arm around his neck and shoulder. The warmth is already so much better, and even though Jeongguk doesn't smell like berries or anything, really, Taehyung is happy with his shower fresh scent. He hums happily, Jeongguk grumbling back at him, and finally, finally falls asleep.

The next morning, he wakes to their door opening. He's still cuddled up to Jeongguk, the other sleeping soundly. He hears feet pad slowly to the bed and someone's leaning over him, placing Jimin on the other side of Jeongguk, between the maknae and the wall. It's Yoongi, it's got to be. Taehyung feigns sleep, keeping one eye open to watch Yoongi trail a hand down Jimin's soft, sleeping face. Jimin whines, seeking the heat. When Yoongi pulls away, Jimin hugs at Jeongguk instead, arm joining Taehyung's across Jeongguk's middle.

Taehyung closes his eyes again, ready to go back to sleep, when there are lips pressed lightly to his temple. It's Yoongi, Taehyung knows, that sandalwood and pastry scent so close to him now. He tries not to react, to keep faking sleep, but his breath catches in his chest anyway. Yoongi strokes his cheek lightly and then leaves the room, closing the door quietly behind him. The skin of his cheeks seems to tingle in response.

Taehyung lets out a whoosh of breath he hadn't known he'd been holding and his eyes fly open. The other two or still asleep and he envies them, a little. And then Jimin is moving, his hand inching up until he can grab ahold of Taehyung's own, their fingers tangling together on Jeongguk's chest. A storm of butterflies flare in Taehyung's tummy, and he squeezes Jimin's hand. Jimin returns the gesture, chirping happily in his sleep.

A million thoughts fly around Taehyung's head the most prominent being What? followed by I'm so fucked.

When they wake up for schedules a few hours later, Jeongguk is very confused as to why there is a third person in his bed now. He breaks the grip the Omegas have on him and climbs over Taehyung to start getting ready, grumbling a little as he goes. Taehyung blinks sleepily at Jimin and the other smiles at him, eyes puffy with sleep. Taehyung hums and starts to get up, but Jimin grabs at his arm before he can.

"Taetae, cuddle with me a little? I missed you."

Taehyung's heart flutter, looking into Jimin's hopeful eyes. They still have a little bit of time before they really need to start getting ready, but Taehyung would have said yes regardless. He scoots toward the middle of the bed, Jimin moving toward him as well. Jimin immediately curls into his chest, nosing at his collarbones and letting out a content sigh. Taehyung presses his own nose into Jimin's downy hair, sweet berries pitched softer with sleep. He hums happily and curls his arms around Jimin, holding him close. This is what he missed the most, the companionship and comfort his best friend provides. It makes his stomach twist to think that Jimin, maybe, feels the same.