Babygirl | t.k.

thirty

Jeongguk was released from the hospital a week later; still heavily drugged on pain medication, with Jimin practically breathing down his neck about him having to take them every day at a certain time.

The week at the hospital held the same routine daily, with Taehyung practically living in Jeongguk's room and the team checking in and keeping them both company from time to time. Jeongguk was growing increasingly annoyed at the constant bed rest, wanting to be out with his team and his boyfriend. Levius was still out there, and now Jeongguk had more motive than ever to go after him.

"So, I was thinking we could all head out to some fancy restaurant to celebrate Jeongguk's return-from-the-hospital-after-being-shot-and-put-into-a-coma! How does that sound? Anyone? Anyone at all?" No one answered Hoseok's request, staring at him with deadpanned looks.

"Actually... I'm still pretty tired from all the medications Jimin," Jeongguk sent a pointed look towards the medic, "is forcing me to take. So, I'll probably just head back to my house. Besides, I miss my bed."

Hoseok shrugged his shoulders, looking towards the rest of the team. "If anyone's hungry, you're welcome to come with me. I'm heading to get food."

Namjoon and Jin met eyes, shrugging as if they understood what eachother were thinking, and took off after Hoseok through the front hospital doors. Jeongguk, who was leant against one of the waiting room couches, watched Jiyong, Seunghyun, Yoongi and Jimin begin to bicker back and forth about where they were going to go next.

Taehyung was sitting on the couch that Jeongguk leant against, the side of his head resting againt Jeongguk's arm. "I'll move all my stuff out of your room when we get back. It kinda looks like a mess right now... sorry." Taehyung was barely audible, his mouth muffled by Jeongguk's arm. But Jeongguk heard him; he always did.

"You had your stuff in my room?" Jeongguk asked gently, shifting to sit down beside Taehyung on the couch. Taehyung nodded slightly, embarrassment running through him. Looking back on it now, Taehyung realized how stupid it looked that he practically moved in to Jeongguk's home. How he treated it as his own— because it wasn't, and to Taehyung's eyes, it never would be.

"Sorry, I'm sorry. It's stupid, I know, but I just needed to be around your things. Gosh, I'm an idiot. Sorry..." Taehyung couldn't stop apologizing, his fingers wrung together nervously. He looked towards the hospital floor, counting the tiles to try and calm his racing heart.

A gentle finger lifting his chin up brought him back to reality, meeting eyes with the soft and caring ones of Jeongguk. "Keep your things at my house. Forever."

Taehyung's eyes widened, "Wh-what?"

"Move in with me, Taehyung. Please." Jeongguk's words held so much love and tenderness, his thumb rubbing soothing circles across the smooth skin of Taehyung's cheek.

Taehyung honestly didn't know what to say. Of course he wanted to move in with Jeongguk, but it was all so sudden. They've been through so much this past month, so many difficult emotions and so many tears. He wanted to live with Jeongguk. He wanted to be with him for the rest of his life, grow old together and have a normal life. But it would never be normal with Jeongguk, Taehyung realized. As long as he still answered to the Arrow, Jeongguk would never be normal.

"I-I..." Taehyung stammered, shifting to move away from Jeongguk, casting his eyes to the floor. Jeongguk stopped him, catching his hand with his own.

"It's alright, Tae. You don't have to answer now. Just think on it, okay? I love you, and whatever your answer may be, it will never change how I feel about you."

Taehyung smiled at those kind words, his heart fluttering in his chest. What was he thinking? He loved Jeongguk so much, and that meant he loved the Arrow as well.

"I'll do it. I'll move in."

Jeongguk's face brightened, a giant smile blooming. He leant down, connecting their lips in a sweet and gentle kiss.

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When the pair reached Jeongguk's house, the kitchen lights were on. Jeongguk was in no way ready to get into another fight, but he insisted Taehyung stay outside while he go check on it. Taehyung reluctantly agreed, knowing Jeongguk wouldn't back down since it had something to do with Taehyung's safety.

As Jeongguk slowly opened the front door, his breathing even and his eyes and ears on high alert, he caught the smell of something sweet. Pushing the door open more, he let out a big sigh as he saw Art drifting throughout the kitchen, a bowl in one hand and a spoon in the other.

"Art, the hell are you doing here?" Jeongguk asked, turning to motion to Taehyung that it was safe. Taehyung walked up behind him, smiling as he saw Art.

"Oh— I didn't know you two would be back so soon. I was just making some cake and cookies for when you got back. Sort of welcome home gift, I guess." Art replied, pouring the cake batter in to a pan.

"Awe, that's so sweet of you Art! We love it." Taehyung said, walking into the kitchen and sitting on one of the bar stools. Jeongguk followed, sitting beside him. He took hold of Taehyung's hand and intertwined their fingers, resting them on his thigh.

Taehyung blushed lightly, sending Jeongguk a tiny smile. Despite the amazing aroma and the fluttering heart, Taehyung yawned loudly, the week's lack of sleep catching up to him. His body had definitely seen better days, that's for sure.

Jeongguk was also tired, the drugs Jimin had him on slowing down his brain and body. "Do you mind if we head off to bed? We're both super tired from staying at the hospital."

Art didn't mind, immediately shooing them out of the kitchen and to Jeongguk's room. Jeongguk automatically collapsed on his bed, which was tousled with mounds of blankets that Taehyung left from before.

Taehyung stripped out of his clothes, putting on one of Jeongguk's hoodies from his closet. He jumped on the bed beside his boyfriend, snuggling into his side, careful to avoid his chest wound.

"Mmm, I missed my bed. And my room. And my house." Jeongguk murmered, his arm sneaking up underneath Taehyung's jacket. Shivers ran through Taehyung, to which Jeongguk took notice too and smirked.

"I missed you. It gets lonely here without you..." Taehyung replied, pressing a soft kiss to the skin where Jeongguk's collarbone and neck met.

They stayed that way for awhile, just cuddled up together and talking about random things. It was nice for the both of them, having some time together to talk without being in a hospital or the lair.

The sun was beginning to set outside when Taehyung's eyes started to get heavier, and Jeongguk let out another yawn. "Time to sleep, babygirl. We'll talk more tomorrow. I love you."

"I love you too, Kookie..." Taehyung murmered, sleep already taking over him. Jeongguk smiled softly down at his lover, who was basically wrapped around him.

Right now, in this moment, nothing else mattered to either of them. Just the person laying beside the other, love and trust flooding the room.

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It's been a while!! Sorry for the late update! Whenever I try to write now, I always end up writing some long ass oneshot for some reason 😂 I have one super long TaeKook one written already, should I post it? It's got smut 😉

Anyways, thank you guys so much for 4K votes. Honestly, I never thought this book would get that many. Like woah, four thousand people have voted on this thing 😱

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