Taekook zombie apocalypse au

Chapter twelve

Taehyung's pov:
It was late, how late I wasn't sure. I found myself in bed with Jungkook curled up beside me, a position I had gotten used to being in, unable to sleep. Why? I didn't know. I found myself unable to take my eyes off Jungkook's peacefully sleeping form. I had begun to question my feelings for Jungkook over the last few days, I  had never felt like this towards someone before, especially not another guy. But here I an stuck admiring the younger male with a look of adoration on my face.

I found myself beginning to drift off to sleep after Jungkook wrapped himself around me , comforted by the warmth with a smile never leaving my face.

I woke late the next morning still feeling Jungkook's warmth wrapped around me. I shifted slowly to face the younger only to find him wide awake smiling up at me. As our eyes met a warm blush spread it's way up Jungkook's neck to his face. I couldn't help the giggle that left my mouth at Jungkook's reaction.

"Good morning" I greeted my blushing friend.   Jungkook stuttered back the greeting the blush slowly leaving his face.

Jungkook's pov:
I woke early to find I had wrapped myself around Taehyung. Noticing he was still asleep I found no reason to untangle myself from his warmth. I took this moment to watch Taehyung's face and admire his peaceful expression and the soft puffs of air he blew out his nose. I had long accepted the fact that my feelings for Taehyung had slowly changed from those you'd have for a friend to those of a crush. Moments like these, peaceful moments with Taehyung made me forget about what was happening outside theses safe walls. I was so caught up in Taehyung's beauty that I failed to notice him turn to face him, that is until my eyes met a sleepy looking Taehyung's. I couldn't stop the blush that spread across his face when I realized I was caught staring. His giggle didn't help the blush.  "What are you laughing at?" I asked trying to hide my embarrassment. This only caused Taehyung to laugh harder. "Nothing, you just look really cute when you're embarrassed" Taehyung responded.

My blush darkened even more 'did he really just say that' I thought to myself. I never understood the whole cliche of 'butterflies in your stomach' until now. His words made me feel all tingly and warm. He was able to say them like it was nothing, like it was a normal thing friends said to each other.

"Are you going to teach me to ride horses now?" Taehyung was quick to change the subject. Maybe he was embarrassed after all. Maybe he was just getting better at hiding it.

I couldn't help but smile at this. "Of course I will, I promised you didn't I?"

After hearing this Taehyung practically bolted out of bed, tripping over the quilt before sprinting down the stairs. I tried calling out to him to tell him to calm down but before I could get a single word out, I heard the front door slam shut. I let our an exasperated sigh. "This is going to be a long day" I mumbled to myself before following Taehyung down the stairs.

By the time I got outside Taehyung was already in the field with the horses. He looked so excited. As much as I loved seeing him this happy I knew he couldn't be getting this excited while on the horse, it was too dangerous, I didn't want to see him get hurt. "I want to teach you to ride but you can't be this hyper or you'll get hurt and them well only have another problem to worry about". I stated. Taehyung face fell slightly after being scolded and it slightly broke my heart knowing I caused it. He nodded nonetheless. "I know" he said "it's just this is the only fun thing that's happened since this whole thing started and I guess I kinda forgot how serious this is".

Now I felt really bad, like I had just crushed hid dreams.

"Don't worry about it" I said hoping to lift his spirits back up. "Let's get started". Those few words were all it took to bring the smile back to his face. "Let's find a saddle first. Trust me when I say you don't want to try riding bare back. Ever."

Authors POV:
After putting the saddle on the horse Taehyung stared up at it. He had no idea how to get on. After a few failed attempts at jumping on the horse, who was slowly getting impatient, Taehyung turned to Jungkook, who was trying his best to keep a serious face as he watched his friend struggle. "I can't do it" Taehyung admitted after his defeat. "I'll give you a leg up" Jungkook stated biting back his laughter.

He walked forward bending down on one knee cupping his hands together. "Put your foot in my hand and hold onto the horses back and on the count of three push off with that leg and swing your other leg over the horse ok?" He asked. Taehyung nodded determined.

With much less struggle Taehyung managed to get up onto the horse, his pride written across his face.

"We're gonna take this slow" Jungkook said. "You have to get used to being on the horse".

Jungkook slowly started to lead the horse around the field, letting Taehyung get used to the feeling of the horse moving under him and making sure he was able too keep his balance. Jungkook kept throwing nervous glances Taehyung's way, making sure he was ok and that he didn't look worried. Taehyung noticed Jungkook's nervousness. "I'm fine. You really don't need to be that worried" he said trying to put the youngest conscious at rest. "I know" was all Jungkook responded with "I just don't want you getting hurt". "Awwww is Jungkookie worried about his hyung" Taehyung teased. "If you don't watch it I swear to god I will smack this horse and let it run around the field with you on it" Jungkook jokingly warned causing both of them to laugh.

Wow. It's been a while. Sorry this took so long. I feel like I'm saying this every time I update (which is not often). I'm sorry if this is not what you were hoping for but I'd like to thank you all for your continued support and patience. I hope you enjoyed this chapter

And until next time, I appreciate your existence
Bye👋