Last summer - Jihope & Taekook ✅

Chapter 7: Taekook

AT TAE'S PLACE

Tae was sitting on the couch waiting for Jungkook.

He was super stressed and nervous. When he heard the doorbell ring he immediately stood up.

He hesitated before opening and shot a quick glance at himself in the mirror beside the door. He wore dark red adidas pants and a plain white t-shirt. It looked okay. Tae took a deep breath and opened the door.

There he stood, Jungkook, in tight black jeans and a grey oversized hoodie. He was leaning on the doorpost, scanning Tae up and down and then looking directly into his eyes.

"Hey Tae."

"Hi." Tae said with his mouth agape, staring at Jungkook.

"Uhm Tae, can I come in?" Jungkook chuckled.

"Oh, I'm sorry, come in." Tae stepped out of the way and blushed a little.

Jungkook went inside and looked around the small apartment Tae lived in.

Tae took a deep breath.

"Well, so, should we start." Tae asked shyly.

Jungkook nodded.

They went to Tae's bedroom.

Tae took the laptop from his desk to his bed and sat down leaning onto the headboard. He gestured to Jungkook to sit down as well and he sat down opposite Tae on the foot end of the bed.

"So, Tae, do you live here by yourself?" Jungkook asked, looking around.

"Mm, yeah, sorry, it's a very small place." Tae said, feeling a bit embarrassed looking down at the computer.

"I think it's cool." Jungkook said, moving a bit closer to Tae. 

"You do?" Tae looked up.

Jungkook nodded and smiled. He casually moved a bit closer again.

Tae looked away.

Fuck, don't do that, Jungkook. Don't smile. I won't be able to keep it together if you smile at me like that.

"So, the assignment. Any ideas, Jungkook? What do we write? I just wrote some random stuff so we would have something to start with." Tae said.

"Can I have a look?" Jungkook asked, now moving in next to Tae, almost leaning his head against Tae's to see the screen.

Tae tried to ignore the cherry scent of Jungkook's cologne that filled the air.

They worked on the assignment, sitting close together for two hours. Once in a while Jungkook put his hand over Tae's for a second when taking the laptop to write something. Or shifted his position so his leg stroked against Tae's.

Tae couldn't imagine Jungkook was flirting with him so he tried to disregard it.

It took a lot of effort, though, and after two hours of trying not to focus on Jungkook's awesome body next to his, Tae felt he needed some space to breathe.

"Are you hungry by the way? I can make ramen." Tae suddenly said.

"Oh, that would be great!" Jungkook smiled at Tae.

Tae, calm down, he's just smiling, breathe, Tae thought to himself.

Tae went into the kitchen and started to cook, leaving Jungkook at the computer. After a minute or two he felt better, more relaxed again.

He didn't notice that Jungkook had come into the kitchen and was walking up to him from behind.

Tae suddenly felt two arms around his waist and the sweet scent of cherry cologne. From the corner of his eye he noticed Jungkook's head on his shoulder.

"You look cute when you cook." Jungkook softly whispered in Tae's ear.

Tae felt like his breath hitched and he blushed like crazy.

"Uhm, t-the ramen is ready." Tae said, trying to sound casual.

Jungkook lifted his head but still kept his arms around Tae's waist. Tae turned around facing the other. Their faces were only inches apart. They stayed like that for some time just staring into each other's eyes.

"Y-You can go sit down on the sofa." Tae finally whispered softly against Jungkook's lips.

Jungkook didn't move for a few seconds, but then obeyed Tae and went to sit down on the sofa.

Tae leaned onto the kitchen worktop and caught his breath for a few seconds trying to take in what just happened.

Did he just hug me and tell me I'm cute? Am I daydreaming again?

He took the pot and two bowls to the coffee table by the couch. Tae sat down as close to Jungkook as he dared.

"It looks really delicious, thank you Tae!" Jungkook said smiling widely at Tae looking like he didn't even remember what just happened.

Tae didn't answer, he just stared at the floor in front of him still shook by how Jungkook had touched him. Jungkook noticed Tae's silence and his smile faded.

"Tae, is everything alright?" he asked in a worried tone, moving himself closer to Tae putting a hand on his thigh.

Tae was startled back to reality. He turned to Jungkook and nodded, assuring him that everything was alright. They started eating the ramen and Jungkook asked a few questions about Tae's family and stuff like that.

After about half an hour Jungkook looked at his phone and saw the time.

"Hey, thanks for the food, Tae. And it was really nice working with you, too. But I have to go home now. My dad will kill me if I'm late." Jungkook finally said, standing up taking his bowl to the kitchen before going out into the hallway.

Tae got up from the sofa as well.

He stood leaning against the wall in the hallway, watching in silence while Jungkook put his shoes on.

Jungkook had his hand on the door handle when Tae decided to say something.

"Jungkook... wait... eh... do you... do you really think I am cute when I'm cooking? Or were you just messing with me?" Tae asked shyly.

Jungkook turned around and looked Tae in the eyes.

He took a few steps towards Tae and softly whispered into his ear.

"Taehyung. You are incredibly cute. Also when you are not cooking."

He stroked Tae's cheek and looked into his eyes.

"And your eyes are really pretty." he said letting his thumb gently touch Tae's temple.

He kept his eyes locked on Tae's for a few seconds, then he turned around and walked out the door.

Tae sank to the floor and put his hand to his chest.

His heart was beating faster than ever. He couldn't believe what just took place. Jeon Jungkook told him he was cute. And touched him. Tae just sat there for a few minutes trying to understand that that just happened.

This can't be true, he's just messing with me. Tae thought.

Maybe I was too straightforward, fuck it, I made him uncomfortable. I probably scared him away, Jungkook thought on his way home.

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