WANDERLUST • VKOOK ✓

03 | shadow

Camera in hand, black baggy hoodie and shades on, Jungkook was walking in the park alongside Taehyung, who shyly threw him a glance every now and then, not wanting him to notice. They were on their way to take the perfect landscape shot on that mild winter day, their hands entwined and shoulders touching as they slowed their pace to enjoy the view around them.

Being able to hold hands with his boyfriend in public felt like a dream to Taehyung, who was still trying to fathom how someone like him managed to not only get a boyfriend but also being with someone as incredible and successful as Jungkook.

Sure he had his ups and downs and Taehyung knew all about the darkest secrets of his seemingly perfect life (or so he thought) but still, he looked up to him: he was his inspiration, his strength and weakness. But most importantly he was his.

Just then, Jungkook was talking about how to capture the perfect lighting for a shot, using technical terms and a specific language Taehyung didn't care to decipher since he was literally hypnotized by the way the other boy's words blended in with the idyllic sounds of nature surrounding them, his melodic voice turning his sentences into verses of a cryptic melody.

"Taehyunsshi?" the younger boy flinched, blinking his big brown eyes a few times to bring his bf back to his senses.

"It's ok I-I'm listening" Tae shook his head in response and then gave Jungkook's hand a little squeeze, urging him to keep walking.

Some people were staring but Taehyung didn't care. Not anymore at least. So what they were together? Thank God disgust wasn't the only reaction they got from the passer-by: luckily a group of young guys and girls walking towards them flashed them a complacent smile, silent praise for their courage.

"Can't believe people are still this homophobic.. are we stuck in the 20s or what?" Tae muttered to himself, interrupting Jungkook who didn't even seem to have noticed a thing.

"Come again?" he quirked a brow, turning to Tae, who was frowning.

"I'm just saying... people around here are mean and judgemental and I just can't stand it" the boy with blue hair commented before adding  "Sorry I promise I'll let you speak now" he apologized and smiled, his hand intertwining with Jungkook's even more tightly now.

"Ah, about that. I really wish we lived in America. People are super open-minded there while in our society people freak out over the stupidest things" Jungkook sighed and looked down as he recalled Hoseok leaving Korea to go live overseas, pursuing his dream career.

"What is it, Jungkookie?" Tae sweetly asked, lifting up his boyfriend's chin with a light touch of his hand.

"It's just... ever since Hobi left I've been feeling very lonely. He used to make me laugh all the time and we always had a good time together. I just miss him a lot. He left a void behind him when he left" Jk said in a bitter tone, his eyes lost somewhere near the clouds.

And that's when he got an idea. A crazy one, but it didn't hurt trying to see if Taehyung agreed with him. "Tae?" the boy with sparkly eyes spoke, causing Tae to tilt his head. "Yeah?" he retorted, pouting slightly.

"You live alone now, right? I was just wondering.. never mind" he paused, shaking his head. "Please, tell me! I wanna know!" Tae complained, raising his voice.

"Fine. How about.. you move in with me?" Jungkook timidly said, eyes fixed on the ground. "Wha- wait hold up what do you mean?" the older boy was speechless.

"I mean exactly what I said. You take all your things and come live with me. You can sleep in Hobi's bed. My house has all the comforts you'll ever need. I think we should be fine" the younger boy explained, shrugging.