dreams of milk and honey // taekook

epilogue.

hold me in your arms - doris day, percy faith & his orchestra

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Jungkook dried the last few mugs as he wished the leaving guests a good evening. it was late september. the students slowly came back from their vacation to prepare for the starting semester. the sun was low on the sky. close to hitting golden hour.

he turned his back to the counter, putting the mugs in the upper cabinets. he was pretty tired already. it had been a long day. the café would close in about 10 minutes as the doorbell rang. Jungkook, busy organizing the dishes, didn't turn around.

"sorry we're closing soon."

"oh that's too bad. i had planned to surprise this really cute boy with a drink and a date."

Jungkook smiled at the familiar voice. he could recognize it anywhere. rich and deep like the ocean but warm and smooth like honey. he turned around with a smile, meeting the golden orbs of the young man standing at the door. playful look on his face. the barista tapped his chin, dramatically thinking.

"in that case, i think i can make an exception. what can i get you sir?"

"a tall hibiscus milktea and a small banana milk, please."

"i have to inform you about our special offer today, sir. if you order a tall hibiscus milktea and a small banana milk, you get a gift."

the customer raised his eyebrow.

"what gift?"

"a kiss from the barista."

the younger bit his lip. a small blush crept on his cheeks. embarrassed by his words, he looked down at the computer to tap in the order. he could hear the other chuckle.

"i have to ask my date first, if he's okay with me kissing you."

the customer walked closer to the counter, leaning his body against it. he tilted his head a little. dark, fluffy curls falling into his eyes.

"are you okay with it?"

Jungkook leaned against the counter as well. bringing his face close to Taehyung's. noses nearly touching. breathing in his scent of milk and honey.

"i'm more than okay with it."

they both smiled into the kiss as Taehyung connected their lips. cherry meeting honey. a sugary explosion. sweetness overload. Jungkook pouted as the other pulled back.

"kissing over the counter isn't as nice as i thought it would be."

the older chuckled.

"are you telling me i'm a bad kisser? after months of dating?"

"no! your just so far away, that's all."

the younger grinned as Taehyung walked around the bar towards him. the older picked him up with ease and made him sit on the counter. Jungkook wrapped his legs around the other's waist, pulling him closer.

"someone's cuddly today."

Taehyung sneaked his arms around the barista's waist, looking up to him with dreamy eyes. Jungkook twirled the older's dark hair. tucked it behind his ear, admiring every inch of his lover's face. his honey skin. his amber eyes. long lashes. oh, how pretty he was.

"i missed you."

"Jungkook we just saw each other like two days ago."

Taehyung chuckled as the boy pulled him into an even tighter hug. pouty lips. he wanted him to be as close as possible.

"shut up and let me be romantic."

it was true, they had met up just 2 days ago. and yesterday they had facetimed for nearly 3 hours. Jungkook had never thought he could feel so much love, be this close to someone. they had spent the holidays together, had cute dates nearly everyday. and on the days they didn't meet, they talked for hours on the phone. they had met each other's parents. Jungkook's chest felt warm thinking about how supportive both sides were. it all was so perfect. he could never get tired of it. he could never get enough of Taehyung.

the older pulled back and sat down on his usual spot, allowing the barista to do his job. Jungkook filled the glasses with their drinks and watched Taehyung as he closed his eyes, soaking in the last rays of sunshine. the golden light making his skin glow. he looked astonishing on that chocolate sofa. how was he able to make a simple white shirt look like the most fashionable piece of clothing?

"you're staring again."

by the time Jungkook arrived at the couch his cheeks were glowing red. he placed their drinks on the coffee table. lit up the candle in the middle of it. but instead of taking the seat opposite of Taehyung, he sat on the older's lap, facing him.

"sorry, you're just so handsome i couldn't hold back."

the older grinned as Jungkook left light butterfly kisses all over his face. he wanted to kiss every inch of it. every mole. every eyelash. every pore.

"do you have an idea how much you mean to me? i'm so in love with you, i don't think it's normal anymore."

Jungkook had heard those words so often but they still made his heart flutter everytime. they made the butterflies in his stomach go crazy and his heartbeat so fast, his chest could explode. they made him smile and fill his whole body with happiness, even in the times he felt so small and sad. he wanted to hear them every single day, for the rest of his life.

"i love you."

"i love you too."