Open Up | Taekook

Chapter 23

Jungkook POV

Sitting on the swing with Tae kneeled in front of me, I'm more conflicted than before. I can see the sincerity in his eyes, but I'm just not sure that it's a good idea after everything that's happened, after everything I've been through. I've only ever been good for something for someone until they find someone else who comes along and can do it better or do more than what I could give. And with the state that I've been in this week, I'm in no condition for anyone to be trying to make me theirs.

"Tae, I really don't think it's a good idea." I mumble with a sigh, shaking my head as I let my gaze fall. However, he reaches up and cups my cheek gently, making me look up at him curiously. It doesn't last long though, eyes fluttering shut as he connects our lips. It's a shorter kiss though, nowhere near as long as our first two as he pulls away just a few short seconds later.

"Baby, stop holding yourself back. I'm not gonna hurt you anymore, and I hate the fact that I ever did in the first place. I'm glad Yoongi and Jimin are back together, I don't have to worry about hurting him then. Okay? Jungkook, you truly are the only one I want and I need you to understand that. I'll help you with whatever you need and everything you need. I'll take care of you and treat you better than anyone else. I'm not gonna leave you, baby. Please, Jungkook. I just need you to give me a chance." Tae murmurs softly, concern and care filling his brown eyes. I bite my lower lip at this, wishing this could be easier.

I want him. I really really do. I want to be with him and be able to call him mine and have him be able to do the same. It had been the best feeling in the world when he cuddled me that first night, the kisses blurring my mind each time. He had been all I wanted when I came home from classes that day after cuddling. And I want nothing more than that now. To just cuddle with him for the rest of the night. To be wrapped up in his arms.

"Tae, I just don't think it's a good idea. I'm too much of a mess right now to be getting into something like this." I whisper, wishing I could just give in. He shakes his head at me with a small smile though.

"Baby, you're just scared. I promise if you open up to me, that I'm not gonna hurt you. I just wanna take care of you. I need you to open up to me so that I can do that though." Tae coos gently, leaning in and pecking my lips once more. I whimper softly when he pulls away again, causing him to chuckle lightly. He reaches out, brushing my hair back out of my face with his fingers, exposing my forehead to the cool evening air.

"It's gonna be okay, Kookie." He says softly, gaze still very focused on mine. I can see somewhat of his confidence building a bit, seeming a bit more sure of himself now than he had back in the room we share at the house.

"Okay. Okay, Tae." I mumble. It's all I can manage to say, but get caught off guard when he suddenly tackles me into a giant hug, holding me tightly.

"I'm so excited. Thank you, Kookie. You won't regret it, baby. I promise. I love you."

We quickly fall silent at this, my eyes widening in surprise. However, a small smile quickly curls on my lips, nuzzling my head into the corner of his neck.

"I love you too."

THE END

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A/N:

I hope you all enjoyed!! Sadly, it's come to an end... Plenty more stories for you to read if interested though!! Thank you for reading to the end!

I love you all and hope to see you in another story!