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//9 - "Can I kiss you?"//

Decided to write another vmin chapter. The next one will be Jin's POV

During those long five months, this is the first time that I slept like a baby throughout the whole night. Even when Jin cuddled me that one time, I was still paranoid that Seungri would get me in the middle of the night. But here, I feel safe in Taehyung's arms. I know Seungri won't reach me here because he will protect me. I feel like I am now finally free from him.

I lift my head from Taehyung's chest and see him still fast asleep, his chest rising slow and steady with his every breath. I can't help but stare at him the whole time. He looks so... I don't even know how to describe him. The only word I can think of is 'damn'. I slide my hand further up his chest and rest my chin on it. There's just something about him that is so calming, gentle. He's just something else entirely.

"I can feel you staring again, sweet pea," he says in a raspy voice, his eyes still closed. "You're not very subtle."

I feel my ears burn up and I look away. I've lost count of how many times he's caught me staring at him since yesterday and I don't know how to feel about it. Should I feel embarrassed that I've been caught this many times so far? It's not my fault though, I swear.

     I feel his chest move because of his chuckling and he uses his hand to bring my head up. "Good morning sweetheart."

"Good morning," I whisper breathlessly.

     We just stare at one another, not really being able to help it. I guess he sees the same in me as I do in him, but why? I'm nothing special. At least, that's what Seungri would say to me and I guess I've come to believe and swear by it. I still don't understand why he chose me too. I'm just me.

     "You're so beautiful sweet pea," he says, running the back of his hand against my cheek. "I can't believe you're mine."

     I blush hard and look away, but his hand gently grabs my chin and makes me face him again. His thumb softly prods at my lips and I can't help but stare at his as well.

"Can I kiss you?" He asks softly, I almost don't hear him. I gulp before nodding and we both lean forward, our lips inches away from each other when Yeontan jumps on the bed and starts licking my face.

"Ah!" I lean back, Yeontan coming down with me and he continues to lick my face, wagging his tail happily.

"Yeontan, off," Taehyung says in an authoritative tone and Tannie listens, jumping off the bed and landing with a small thud before trotting out of the room. I sit up and wipe my face with my arm, grimacing at the doggy slobber while Taehyung just sits there trying to hold back a smile by biting his lip.

"Sorry about that. I guess he really likes you, huh?"

I just pout and cross my arms.

"Aw baby," he coos. "I'll go run you a bath if you want?" He says sincerely. I stare at him and once I gather up the courage I never knew I had, I climb onto his lap and cautiously wrap my arms around his neck. I completely relax when I feel his arms around my waist.

"In a few minutes. I just want to cuddle."

He takes in a deep breath and begins to rub up and down my back, soothing me. I almost fall asleep, but he suddenly stops and gently pats my butt.

"Bath. Let's go."

I whine and cling tighter around his body, but that doesn't stop him from getting out of bed. He walks towards the bathroom without any trouble and leans down to twist both the cold and hot water taps on while still holding me. Wow, he's strong. He doesn't do anything about me the whole time the tub fills up, he just sets his arms under my thighs to keep me up while humming a tune.

He finally turns the water off and tries to pry me off him.

"Sweetheart, you need to bathe."

I just grunt. I don't know what possessed me to be  this confident, most of all bratty, right now and I can tell his patience is slowly running thin.

"Will you take one with me?"
"If it'll get you to go in, then yes."

I immediately climb off him and smile at him. He shakes his head, but still smiles as well. "You little brat."

I just giggle and he begins to take off our clothes, tickling my sides once in a while.

"Yah stop it!"

"Who said you can talk to me like that, hm?" He says, giving my bum a loving tap. "Come on."

He steps in first before helping me and we sit down, him setting me down between his legs. I lean back onto his chest and relax in his arms, the bubbles and warm water making me tired despite just recently waking up.

"Hey, don't fall asleep. We have stuff to do today," he says, gently kissing my cheek and jaw.

I hum. "Like what?"

He tucks his face in the crook of my neck, his breathes making me shiver. "It's a surprise, but I know you'll love it."

"M'kay," I sigh.

We bathe in silence and just as we finish, we hear Yeontan scratching the bathroom door while whining. Taehyung chuckles as he drains the tub and looks at me. "You guys have something in common. You both love attention."

"I don't just love attention," I sass. "I require it."

He shakes his head and wraps a big white fluffy towel around my body. "I can believe that."

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Sorry for the wait. I have some free days so I should be able to update more often, hopefully

>>Zesty Sauce