Take on Me

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¤ Dusk Til Dawn - Baby I'm Right Here/Slowed TikTok Version
Zayn, Sia ↲

'Cause I wanna touch you, baby
And I wanna feel you, too
I wanna see the sunrise and your sins
Just me and you

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There was something different about waking up in the arms of someone you loved, of someone who loved you back. It was a sensation Jungkook had difficulty putting into words. But when he opened his eyes and took in the sleeping boy next to him, his heart expanded and his mind was at peace.

And that was all because Kim Taehyung was in love with him.

One of the strongest, most thoughtful, kind - and hell, beautiful - people he knew loved him. What he did in life to deserve this . . . this incredible amount of happiness . . . he wasn't exactly sure. But Jungkook was grateful.

So fucking grateful.

All night, the two cuddled and talked, high on love and laughter. A giddy sort of excitement lingered in the air, one that spoke of promises and journeys to come. The future didn't seem as bleak as it once had; instead, Jungkook was actively looking forward to all the days to come.

And even as time passed, he'd never forget the moment Taehyung said he loved him. At first, he was shocked to see Taehyung at his kitchen table, talking to his father no less. That was a surprise in and of itself. Then there was Juyeon, instructing him to be quiet by placing a finger over her mouth. And then Taehyung proudly spoke those words, making it difficult for Jungkook to remain still and quiet. All he wanted to do was tackle the elder and share how he felt the same.

Because he did . . . He was so inconceivably in love with Kim Taehyung.

Jungkook wasn't exactly sure how long he knew he loved Taehyung. There wasn't a particular day or moment where Jungkook could say, Ah! That was it! It seemed to happen both slowly and suddenly, like he'd been anticipating the fall but never felt his stomach drop.

He just woke up one day knowing.

And the only way he could describe falling in love with Taehyung was comparing it to falling asleep. Jungkook was swept under into a world he had no control over, surrendering his conscious mind for his unconscious will. Any power he once held was removed, though that didn't scare him one bit. Instead, he was liberated. He was free.

He was purely and simply in love.

And while he was planning on telling Taehyung on his own, he was so overjoyed the revelation came out the way it did. It felt more honest to who they were as people. And besides, it beat Jimin's idea of creating a flash mob put on by all the construction workers.

"What are you smiling for?" A groggy and deep voice suddenly pierced his thoughts.

"Just thinking about us," Jungkook said, eyes meeting Taehyung's. They were covered by his unruly hair, so he swept back the strands and placed a kiss against his forehead.

"You missed," Taehyung tutted, pursing his lips for emphasis.

"Oh, let me try again." Jungkook kissed each of the elder's cheeks, savoring the feeling of his soft skin against his mouth. But he purposefully avoided his lips.

"Do I have to do everything myself?" Taehyung sighed dramatically, quickly rolling on top of Jungkook. He hovered over him, chests pressed together and mouths a few inches apart. "Kiss me well, now."

A chuckle escaped Jungkook's lips. "I see Mr. Demanding has come out to play. What is he going to do -?"

Taehyung captured his lips roughly, swallowing the rest of Jungkook's question. Hands instantly knotted into hair and clothing, legs tangling and heartbeats colliding. By the end of it, Jungkook was dizzy and his mind was mush.