heart beats ✔️ [complete]

chapter 16

jjg POV

I woke and my backed started to ache. I stretched my body out releasing a groan and I sighed as I stared at the ceiling.

jeez it's cold down here on the ground.

I sat up to see if taehyung was awake yet but he was still sound asleep.

I checked my phone and it was way too early for literally anyone to be up. It's 6 am. I'm not sure why I woke up so early knowing how late I fell asleep yesterday.

I got up, my knees cracking in the process, and lifted taehyungs covers so I could scooch in.

His back was facing me and I was rather close but it's better then being chilly on the ground, plus my back did not like that hard flooring.

I then got a whiff of taehyungs hair and totally forgot that he's actually a werewolf. just like me. I guess knowing I'm not the only one besides family members who are werewolves reassures me.

I grin to myself at that thought.
I also just miss things being how they used to. I feel like so much has been going on lately that us just being together and hanging out doesn't happen often anymore. I guess I can move my anger aside for now.

I fiddle with his hair, feeling how fine and soft it was through my fingers.

his body warmth, I can feel it even though my body isn't even against him.

his scent has suppressed a bit and I'm not sure how. It's not as noticeable right now. that doesn't make sense because a wolfs scent should always stay constant unless they are going through a heat or purposefully releasing pheromones.

I'm guessing he takes other medications too to use as suppressants.

the one that I saw yesterday said emergency only so I guess it only makes sense that he has other ones.

it sucks cause his scent is so addicting and it makes me mad. what if another werewolf smelt him? what would they do to him or even worse, what would he do? It's like he's defenseless. I doubt he even knows how to put up a decent fight.

I furrowed my brows. I'm worrying myself, I should chill. he's a grown man I'm sure he could defend himself somehow.

I gripped onto taehyungs waist and brought myself closer to his body, my body pressing against his with my face digging gently into the nape of his neck.

ahh so warm, and smells good. Like an instant stress reliever.

taehyung groaned and rubbed his eyes. I continued to stay in my position caring less about what he has to say.

"jeongguk? I thought you slept on the ground?" he asked with a raspy voice and turning his head towards me.

"I did, I woke up early so I decided to snuggle up with you." I replied digging my face deeper into his neck and he just sighed and accepted it.

"spring break is almost over. I don't wanna go back to school." I said continuing to hold him tightly. He moved his hands down to where my hands are holding him and he intertwined them.

I blush slightly at his sudden action but averted my eyes.

"same. also, so did you and gina hit it off yesterday? you guys were talking the whole time." taehyung asked and I just chuckled.

"I mean, we're more friends then anything else. she wasn't really interested in me." I replied and taehyung looked back at him in shock. He paused before turning his whole body around, facing me.

"what? but gina and I's goal was to get you with her? who does she like now?" he asked and I just smirked and shrugged

"I dunno. you should ask her, I'm sure she'd be honest with you." I said, lowkey giving another message. cause yknow.. speaking of honesty....

"I guess I should ask her." he replied

I nodded.

we paused in comfortable silence for a bit.

our bodies close and touching.

my eyes closed. I felt his warm hand push my hair back away from my face.

I creaked my eyes open.

taehyung continued to fiddle with my hair. his eyes were awake while the rest of his body was tired.

I didn't realize how close our bodies were until I noticed how long his lashes were.

he continued to push my hair back slowly, over and over again but I wasn't complaining since it felt nice.

how can I stay mad at him when he looks and acts like this.

jeez taehyung please just tell me the truth already! I don't want to have to make you say it. I want you to trust me.

"tae?" I said and he hummed.

"you know, I trust you. I really do trust you. heck, I even told you my biggest secret. I just want you to know that, no matter what, I will never judge you. I'll always be honest with you. I hope you can feel the same with me." I said and he stopped pushing my hair and our eyes met mine.

his eyes looked concerned and also in shock. like he didn't know what to say

come on taehyung. just tell me the truth already. It hurts to watch you be so scared of how I'll react.

"thank you jeongguk. I really needed to hear that. if I have something to tell you, I'll tell you whenever I'm ready." he replied with a kind smile, yet it looked sad.

ah I see. I guess I have no choice but to wait for him. but I guess that's fine. I can't force him to tell me something he's not ready to open up about. if I want him to trust me, then I should respect his choices

I smiled back and put my hand to his neck and gently rubbed his jawline with my thumb, he leaned against it and put his hand on top of mine and closed his eyes, humming a soft tune.

I stared at his features, perfect skin, strong eyebrows, and plump lips. my heart, it's beating so fast. being with him is giving me a weird feeling in my stomach. and it's not his scent that is making me feel weird. it's just him.

dammit. and I told myself I wouldn't find interest in anyone anymore.

shit. taehyung.

I think Im falling for you.

I genuinely don't think you guys will be emotionally prepared for the next chapter. it's spicyyyyyy