✔ Roommates // BTS Taekook 18+

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Two hours and a phone call from Hoseok later, Taehyung enters his dorm. His heart is beating fast, maybe the other isn't here yet? The room is silent and dark, so Taehyung sighs in relief. "I should shower and then go to bed."

He likes hearing his own voice when he's alone, it makes him feel safe.

Taehyung doesn't bother turning on the lights in his bedroom and walks straight to the bathroom. After a long, hot shower he dresses into his pajamas, lies down tired from the long day at work.

The next day

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Taehyung quickly takes a picture of the boy who's standing in the kitchen, only wearing a white shirt and boxershorts. He sends it to Yoongi with a short text.

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Taehyung giggles, startles as someone suddenly asks him something.

"Good morning roommate, are you hungry?"

Taehyung puts his phone on the table and nods. "Yes, very. I'm Taehyung by the way, nice to meet you uh-."

"Hi, name's Jeongguk, nice to meet you too." The other smiles while placing eggs on plates.

Taehyung hopes that he hasn't seen him taking a picture his back. He sits down and waits for Jeongguk to do the same.

It feels awkward, no one is talking. They steal glances at each other but that's it. Taehyung badly wants to talk to him, but he is too shy.

After what feels like hours, Jeongguk finally takes the initiative. "How old are you?"

Taehyung looks up. "Twenty-two and you?"

"Oh, I'm twenty-one, so you're my Hyung." He shows his big front teeth as he smiles widely.

Taehyung returns the smile and continues to eat.

Jeongguk is confused, does the older not want to talk to him? Should he stay silent? Maybe Taehyung is disappointed having a younger roommate.

Taehyung on the other hand thinks that he couldn't be more lucky, he is sure that they will become friends in no time.

Both have to leave for work after finishing breakfast.

"You can use the bathroom first, my shift starts in one and a half hour, so I still have time to get ready." Taehyung informs the younger who nods.

"Thanks, I'm actually in a hurry."

The day goes by fast and Taehyung returns to the dorm first. It's a Wednesday and university hasn't started yet so it isn't much to do. He takes a shower to get rid of the sweat.

"Hmm I should make dinner, since he made breakfast this morning." Taehyung walks to the kitchen.

Jeongguk arrives two hours later, visibly exhaust. With a heavy sigh, he lets himself fall on the couch. "He's so annoying!"

"Who is?" Taehyung came out of the bedroom as soon as he has heard a voice.

"Oh, hi. Aah, just a client." Jeongguk sits up more straight and sighs again.

"Where do you work, if I can ask?" Taehyung almost shouts because he is on his way to the kitchen to fetch the already prepared food for them to eat.

"I'm a personal trainer in the fitness studio down the street." His eyes widen at the food in front of him. "Woa, thanks Hyung!"

"Don't thank me, you made breakfast, now it's my turn." He chuckles. "A personal trainer huh? What has your client done to annoy you?" Taehyung places some fruits on Jeongguk's plate, then pours milk into a cup.

Jeongguk takes a sip, shoves a strawberry into his mouth. He speaks without swallowing it first. "He always tries to touch me when there's no reason for it. That fucker ignores me when I tell him to stop but he's rich and I can't lose my job so there's nothing I can do."

Taehyung almost chokes on his milk. "What? But isn't it against the rules? Can't your boss exchange your client with someone else's?"

"My boss is a good person but he can't grant me that wish. This guy owns almost half of the studio and if he withdraws the money, it's over."

"That's shit. I'm sorry you have to deal with someone like him, I wish I could help you." Taehyung means it, hates people who sexually harass others. Well, who doesn't?

"Actually you can, but it would be too much to ask for." Jeongguk waves it off but Taehyung insists.

"Let me help, we are friends now, right?"

"Yes, we are." Jeongguk swears he can see a shy smile on the other's lips but doesn't comment on it.

"Then tell me how I can help you." The older looks at him expectantly.

"Oh, haha well. I'm not sure if you're comfortable doing it. You could act as my boyfriend and visit me at work when he's there. The fucker will hopefully back off then." Jeongguk rubbs his neck nervously, doesn't know if Taehyung is straight, bi or gay. Maybe he's even homophobe?

Taehyung hadn't expected that, to be honest, thought that maybe he could go there as a client too and rebuke the guy when he does something. He has a frown on his face without noticing it.

Jeongguk sees his expression and waves his hands awkwardly. "Wait, it's dumb, forget it."

"What? No no, I'll do it. It just- I didn't know that you tick that way. You look- straight." Taehyung mentally face-palms himself after saying it, how does one look straight?

"I'm bi." Jeongguk clarifies quickly, making Taehyung nod.

"I see. I'm gay by the way. I hope it doesn't make you uncomfortable. Not that I think you're hot, I mean you don't look bad but we just met and I don't want to-" Taehyung is rambling when Jeongguk interrupts him with a chuckle.

"I know what you mean Taehyung, don't worry."

After the older gets himself together, they talk about a plan. It gets late when they decide to go to bed. "You can shower first, I'll clean up now." Jeongguk suggests, the daily jerking off session in the back of his mind.

"Okay, good night Jeongguk." Taehyung leaves soon after.