My Dear Sonsaengnim (Taehyung & Reader)

Part 9

Taehyung POV
I immediately grabbed the trashcan once I got into my room. The urge to puke was becoming overwhelming.
I emptied my whole stomach content into the bin & wiped my mouth with the back of my hand.
"Damn, she's really bad at cooking." I muttered under my breath.
The scene earlier came to mind. I touched my lips, the lips which had caressed her finger, & my heart began to beat faster. I inadvertently smiled at the image of her cute surprised expression when I put her finger in my mouth. It sounded perverted but I felt like she was a part of me now that I'd tasted her blood.
I threw myself onto the bed & replayed the scene repeatedly in my head. Then something occurred to me. There was no sound coming from the room next door.
Why hasn't she gone back to her room?
I slowly opened the door & popped my head out. She was slouching against the dining table with her back facing me. I tiptoed closer to her & found that her eyes was closed, her hands still wrapped in rubber gloves for dishwashing.
She must be tired.
She didn't even stir when I stroked her hair with my fingers. So I took off the gloves & lifted her up bridal style. I laid her gently on the bed & put a blanket over her body.
She's the most exquisite thing I've ever seen in my life. I thought to myself as I watched her sleep.
My heart was overflowing with love for this girl who couldn't even fathom the effect she had on me.
I hesitantly inched closer to her & lightly kissed her forehead.
"I love you Song Y/n & I'll protect you no matter what." I whispered.
Then, I rose from my seat & turned off the lights.
Good night my love.
I smiled at her before I closed the door behind me.

Y/n POV
You opened your eyes as soon as you heard the click of door closing.
Oh. My. God.
You covered your head with the blanket & muffled your squeal as your whole face combusted into a shade of deep red.
You'd actually been awake since he carried you back to your room, but you kept pretending to sleep. Thus, you heard everything he whispered earlier. Your heart was pounding so hard that you were surprised he hadn't heard it.
He really loves me. And I think.. I'm beginning to fall for him too.

The following morning, you woke up much earlier than usual to prepare breakfast for Taehyung. Fortunately, nothing was burnt this time.
You looked up from the dishes when you heard Taehyung stepping out of his room.
"Morning." You smiled at him as you put down two plates filled with eggs & toast on the dining table.
He seemed stunned to see your extraordinary behavior & stopped in his track.
"Morning." He mumbled & continued walking.
"Have some breakfast. I know last night's food was awful, but I promise you this time it tastes ok." You signaled him to sit down.
He glanced skeptically at the plate of food & a frown furrowed his brows.
"Come on. Sit down. You can spit it out if it doesn't taste good." You pulled his arm & sat him down.
He hesitantly put a forkful of food into his mouth & his eyes perked up.
"How does it taste?" You asked nervously.
"It's- It's ok. Better than last night." He muttered without looking at you.
"Thank God. I don't know how you managed to swallow the food last night. It was horrible. I'm sorry, I should've tasted it first."
"You tried your best, but I seriously thought that you were trying to kill me." He said flatly.
"What? No! Of course no-" You answered in panic.
Then, you saw the corner of his lips lifted & both of you bursted into laughter.
It was heartwarming, seeing him laughing so openly like that with you again. You realized that you had taken his kindness & warmth for granted back then.
"What? Is there something on my face?" He asked when he noticed you staring.
"I missed that laugh." You accidentally said your thought out loud.
You covered your mouth with your hand instantly. The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward.
"Ehm.. Anw, I'm done. Thanks for the food." He abruptly stood up & put the empty plate in the sink.
"Just put it there. I'll wash them later."
"Ok. Oh, this is for you." He took out an envelope from his bag & handed it to you.
"Thanks but I can't take it. You've given me enough." You sighed & returned the envelope to him.
"But-" He protested but you wouldn't have it. You opened up his palm & placed the envelope on it.
"I don't need that much money. Like I said, you've given me enough. Thank you."
"Well, ok then.. I'll be going first." He put the money back in his bag & stepped towards the front door.
"Wait! Your tie.." It was crooked & you moved closer to fix it without further thinking.
"There you go." You smiled in satisfaction & looked up at him. The look on his face froze your smile.
His face was only inches away from yours & he was staring intensely at you, like he wanted to devour you. Butterflies flew in your stomach & you had a sudden urge to kiss his plump lips.
"Thanks. I really need to go now." He broke eye contact & pushed you gently away.
"Oh. Yeah. Right. Haha. Ok, stay safe. I'll see you again tonight." You awkwardly waved at him, but he didn't turn around & kept going until he exited the apartment.
You collapsed onto one of the chairs & hit your head.
"Why did I fix his tie? Everything was going so well.." You heaved a deep sigh.
I hope he doesn't distance himself again.