P l e a s e . . . [ Taekook - Self-Harm AU ] ⚠️

[ Chapter 11: Birthday ]

December 30th. Today was that day. Taehyung's birthday. Was Jungkook nervous? No, not at all!

...If only that last part was true. Jungkook was nervous as all hell. He wished he wasn't so anxious. He had woken up at 6 in the morning, just before Taehyung's mom had to go to work. She was going extra early so she could get out earlier to spend time with Taehyung.

Jungkook was downstairs, making some breakfast for Taehyung. Sometimes he did this, but it was a special day, which meant special food. He was making chocolate chip pancakes for them, along with some sausage and bacon. Once he made it and put the plates of food on the table with silverware, he made his way upstairs where Taehyung slept. He sat down at the edge of the bed, gently shaking Taehyung.

"Hyung... Wake up.." Jungkook murmured. Taehyung didn't budge. Jungkook leaned in closer to Taehyung's ear and spoke a little louder. "Hyung." Taehyung began to move, so Jungkook leaned back again.

"Mmmph... What time is it...?" Taehyung spoke in a tired, raspy slur, rubbing his eyes.

"8:46 AM." Jungkook answered after glancing at the clock. "You know what day it is, hyung?"

"Hm?" Taehyung slowly sat up, looking at Jungkook.

"...Happy birthday." Jungkook whispered with a sweet smile on his face. Taehyung blinked for a couple of moments, then smiled back.

"Thank you, Jungkookie..." Taehyung chuckled, adjusting to sit beside Jeongguk in a crisscross position, his body facing towards him. He lazily wrapped his arms and legs around Jungkook, closing his eyes as he resting his cheek against his shoulder.

"You're welcome, hyung." Jungkook chuckled, ruffling Taehyung's soft hair a little bit. "I made you breakfast."

"What'd you make?"

"Pancakes, bacon, and sausage."

"Oh! That'll wake me up." Taehyung giggled, his head perking up. "Thanks, bunnyyyy~"

"Anything for you, hyung." Jungkook giggled. Taehyung pulled away from Jungkook and stood up from his bed, stretching. After, he held out a hand for Jungkook, to which Jungkook didn't hesitate to grab. Taehyung helped Jungkook stand up and laced their fingers together, leading him out of the room and downstairs. They sat at the table, where they began to eat breakfast.

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The day was mostly spent by cuddling, playing games, and getting a bit of fresh air. Jungkook didn't give Taehyung his gift or tell him how he felt yet, but he left little hints here and there. He doubted Taehyung noticed though.

Taehyung sat on the bed, Jungkook laying next to him and cuddled up to his side. They sat there in silence, listening to each other's quiet breaths and keeping their eyes closed for a while. Jungkook shifted a little, sitting up properly to look at Taehyung. "Tae..?"

"Hm? Yes, Jungkook?" Taehyung asked, opening his eyes to look at Jungkook. Jungkook hesitantly moved to sit in Taehyung's lap, not quite straddling him, and avoiding eye contact for a couple of moments before looking at Taehyung.

"I... have a gift I've kept for you..." Jungkook whispered. "A couple, actually..."

"Oh? What could they be?" Taehyung asked, tilting his head to the side. Jungkook bit his bottom lip as he slowly pulled out the ring box from his pocket, holding it out to Taehyung. "What... What's this?" Taehyung slowly took the box from Jungkook.

"Open it." Jungkook whispered. Taehyung slowly opened the box, gasping at the sight of a ring.

"A ring? Are you proposing to me?" Taehyung asked with a giggle, earning a laugh from Jungkook. "I'm kidding~ I really like it! It's super pretty, Jungkook... I love this.."