lost and Found |Taekook|

7. Yeontan

Jungkook drives back home from the clinic, zoning in and out, coming into realization of events that took place earlier. He saw Taehyung, talked to him and maybe he'll see Taehyung tomorrow too. Jungkook highly doubts that he can go through another awkward conversation, dancing around the corners, not addressing the elephant in the room.

What will he do tomorrow? Should he ask how Taehyung is doing? Or maybe ask Taehyung if he still hates coffee? Or his current favorite manga? Or maybe he should just fall on his knees and apologize to Taehyung till he gives in. Okay, maybe he should not do that, he still has some dignity left and Taehyung made it very much clear four years ago that he does not want to see Jungkook.

Jungkook let's out a frustrated sigh as he parks his car, unlocks the seatbelt, grabs his stuff and gets out of the car. He wants to just eat and pass out. The day was exhausting and it's draining up on him now.

Next day rolls fast, Jungkook wakes up, does his chores and leaves for clinic. The day even rolls faster with Jungkook doing his job around the clinic. By four pm Jungkook is convinced that maybe Taehyung is not coming but he does not like the feeling of it. Maybe not meeting Taehyung again is not on Jungkook's top to do list after all.

He then decides to pay a visit to little puppy's recovery room. Soobin informed him in the morning that the pup is doing good and Jungkook was relieved. When Jungkook opens the Pomeranian's cage, he wakes up and waddles his way out. Jungkook quickly takes him in his arms to cuddle him closer to his chest in order to provide some comfort. There's a knock on the door and soobin peeks his head in, "The guy who bought him in yesterday is here to visit."

A butterfly erupts into Jungkook's stomach but it quickly turns into a leech. God, Jungkook's emotions are a mess.

"Yes, let him in."

Soobin leaves then and Jungkook stares dumbly but expectantly at the door. Taehyung peeks his head in then, slowly coming into full vision, slightly scratching the side of his neck and boy does he look hot.

"Hi" a small wave follows as he looks up at Jungkook.

"Hey," Jungkook says, as he continues to lay the little puppy to the examination table.

"I didn't want to bother you but I couldn't hold myself-" Taehyung looks hesitant. His tone sounds formal and it leaves a bitter taste on Jungkook.

"--is he doing okay?"

"You're not a bother Taehyung," I'm glad you're here I want you here.

"He's fine, just let me re-bandage him and then you can hold him." Jungkook quickly gushes over his words, stumbling. Get a grip Jungkook.

"Oh, okay" Taehyung then walks in and takes a seat on the stool opposite to Jungkook, beside the examination table.

They both fall into a eery silence then, Jungkook quickly opens the bandage, cleans the wound, applies ointment, and re-bandages it. The puppy lets out little whimpers here n' there when he's in pain but other than that he keeps quite and does not cause any trouble. Taehyung during this whole process keeps his eyes fixated on the dog and doesn't even take a glance at Jungkook, or that's what Jungkook thinks happens.

When Jungkook is done he pats the puppy's head, with a smile on his face and that's when Taehyung looks up at him. "You can take him now."

Taehyung nods and brings his hands forward to scratch behind the dog's ears. The puppy immediately perks up and shifts towards all the affection Taehyung is giving him.

Jungkook takes a moment to appreciate Taehyung's calm features. He looks so fond and doting, rubbing at the little puppy's tummy.

"I think he likes you," Jungkook blurts, unable to hold it in, and he doesn't even regret saying it because Taehyung is giving him a shy smile. One that is Jungkook's favorite.