Mask Off [kth x jjk] (COMPLETED)

Feelings? Maybe

Jungkook was finally released from the hospital today. Taehyung went to pick Jungkook and his stuff up and when they were alone in the car, Taehyung broke the silence asking Jungkook "are you feeling better now?" And Jungkook answered with a small yes since he was really sleepy. Taehyung however, thought the younger was mad at him but when a red light came on, he looked at Jungkook who was half asleep half awake.

Cute... Taehyung thought to himself. He continued driving and at this point, Jungkook was fully asleep and looking comfortable. He loved how Jungkook's figure looked so small that if Taehyung would wrap Jungkook up in a large blanket he would disappear. Minutes passed by and Taehyung finally reached his place. He couldn't bare waking Jungkook up so he gently carried the boy bridal style and went upstairs to place him on bed. As he looked at Jungkook, he was tempted once again to take his mask off but before his hands could reach the mask, there was a knock on the door and Taehyung rushed to open it knowing who it was.
"Yoongi what information did you get?"
"That bastard was his father and he apparently thinks his wife became an alcoholic because of Jungkook." Yoongi said slightly fuming.
"Dang it Taehyung this is just too fucked up."
"What's too fucked up Yoongi?" Taehyung said in a low tone to signal Yoongi to tone down a little because Jungkook was sleeping.
"You're gonna have to ask Jungkook himself for details okay? I don't want to pry any further than this... but as of now, his father is in custody for drug abuse and for the things he did to Jungkook so you don't have to worry about him anymore." This time Taehyung's face showed relief. Relief that his bunny is far away from any threats..

Or at least that's what he thinks right now...

Jungkook's POV
Jungkook woke up feeling slightly light headed and without Taehyung beside him. It took him seconds to realize where he was. Why wasn't Taehyung here though? Thoughts started racing through his mind. He's probably disgusted by me... he hates me. He doesn't want me near him anymore.. he knows about my broken family. Maybe he left....
Jungkook thought about those things and the more he thought about them, the more it clouded his mind. He was on the verge of drowning from a panic attack. He felt very suffocated so he grabbed whatever sharp object he could and started cutting himself. He made very deep cuts on his thighs. 20 in total and now he was bleeding but it's in this moment that he realized he never liked Taehyung as a friend...... he loved the older more than that. More than the stars in the night sky. More than love itself. But how could someone love him? Soon enough, loud sobs were heard.

Taehyung's POV
Taehyung said goodbye to Yoongi and as soon as he closed the door he heard loud sobs and he immediately rushed upstairs. He saw Jungkook bleeding on his thighs and crying dug his "face" on a pillow. When Taehyung sat down, the bed sunk and Jungkook finally looked up and saw Taehyung's beautiful sun kissed face as he looked at Jungkook worriedly. "Kookie what's wrong?"
"N-nothing hyung..." Jungkook hid his legs under the covers and said "hyungie i'm still sleepy. Can i rest a bit more?"
"Sure bunny! Can I join you?"
"O-oh that won't be necessary... I-I'm fine hyung." Jungkook said while stuttering.
"Are you hiding something from me Jungkook?" 

"No hyungie there's nothing wrong but thank you..." Jungkook managed to say it without stuttering and he was glad for that but Taehyung doesn't buy it. "Are you sure you're not hiding anything from me Jungkook? You know I really care about you right?" Taehyung said with concern on his face. "Hyung... I just have a question for you." 

"Why do you care about me so much? Why is it that when everyone thinks I'm disgusting you think that I'm fine? H-how could you t-treat  me like n-normal people hyung? I cover my face with a stupid mask and I can't give you the care that you deserve. I-I feel so stupid every time we hang out because I'm always the weak one. You always have to step in for me  and protect me. WHY HYUNG?WHY?.... How am I normal in your eyes?" Taehyung was silent for a moment. He couldn't believe what went out of Jungkook's lips. His words stung like hell. It hurt Taehyung that Jungkook thinks he isn't worthy of being loved. Who would even think that way? Jung kook is precious as fuck in Taehyung's eyes. More than anything and everything else in this world.

Jungkook waited for Taehyung's reply when Taehyung finally took a deep breath before he said "Who the fuck thinks you're not worth loving? Don't you know that ever since you were in my life, I have never been happier? I will be your guardian Jungkook. I always will be. You're too precious for everyone and I always feel good protecting my precious bunny. So don't you dare let those words out of your lips again you hear me? You're perfect enough. In fact, you're the most perfect human being in this universe. No, let me rephrase that. You're like a universe to me with a sky full of stars." Jungkook's sobs were getting softer due to exhaustion but him being the  stubborn person he is, doesn't believe in Taehyung's words. (Ya'll mind reminding Jungkook how precious he is? He is a literal baby)  Taehyung then asked Jungkook softly, "Now can I cuddle with you?"

"P-please don't be m-mad at me..." Jungkook said hesitantly. "I would never get mad at you... Now mind telling me what-"

Taehyung didn't even finish his sentence as he saw a red colour under the covers. "oh my god Jungkook. WHY??? why did you do this? Oh no we have to get you patched up." Taehyung carried Jungkook to the counter and sterilised his skin from the knife. The blood was already dried up so Taehyung proceeded to wash it off for him and wrapped bandages around Jungkook's thighs. "Do not ever do this again you hear me? I care about you and I'm here. And also here." Taehyung said pointing at Jungkook's heart. "You can't do that to yourself okay? Don't taint the artwork."   "what artwork hyung?" Jungkook said as his heart raced a thousand times faster knowing what Taehyung was hinting at. "I meant you my cute bunny." Taehyung flashed his smile and told Jungkook to sleep. "I'll be right by your side when you wake up bunny. Now get some rest okay? for hyungie?" Taehyung fake pouted which made Jungkook giggle a little bit. But Jungkook got into a foetus position and started making himself comfortable. Taehyung couldn't help but chuckle at the way Jungkook was positioned. Before Jungkook fell asleep, he felt a pair of arms around his waist and thought maybe I am in love with Taehyung hyung. But what if he doesn't like me back?   

Meanwhile as Taehyung wrapped his arms around Jungkook's tiny waist he thought, I really do love this man as more than a friend. How do I confess? Does he like me that way?..... Fuck my feelings are really messy... Jeon Jungkook you really gotta stop doing this to me.

And with that, both of the males slept peacefully only to be greeted by an alarm clock the next morning signalling...

School.

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Herro everyone! Hope today's chapter is okay. I tried updating as fast as I could and school is treating me like shit right now so hope you don't mind late updates. And I'm always available to talk if any of you wanna start a convo :) see you all again soon! - Author-nim