Once in a Lifetime

Part 16

"Have I ever mentioned that I had a brother?" I asked as we laid down on the couch.
"HAD a brother?" he asked slightly confused.
"He was murdered when I was 15 and the murderer was never found. After his death, I felt like my entire life had collapsed. I could hear gunshots in my head and see his dead body lying on the floor in the pool of blood as if I was there on the night he was killed. But what's even worse is that my life felt so empty without him. Because my mum passed away after giving birth to me, he was everything I had. He practically raised me as dad was busy working so he could cover all the life expenses." I spoke through tears as I remembered those times again. I felt Taehyung's hand gently stroking my arm as he slowly pulled me to his chest with his other one.
"Is this how you do it?" he asked softly as I buried my face in the crook of his neck while tears kept streaming down my cheeks.
"Even though I tried to stay strong for my dad who was also having a hard time, I just couldn't handle the pain so I tried to take my own life. I ended up in a mental hospital where I met Jimin. I don't think I'd be where I am today if it wasn't for him. He's helped so much in the process of healing."
"Did he try to take his life too?" Taehyung asked, his hand now caressing my hair.
"No, but he was close to dying because of how much he starved himself. Thanks to him I found my dream."
"And that is?"
"What I do today. Fighting for justice so no one has to bury their loved ones without knowing how they died."
"Your brother would be very proud of you Y/N."
"He had a dream too you know. He always wanted to become a musician. He had a piano keyboard and always played me songs."
"What was his name?"
"Yoongi... why?"
"Just wanted to know."
"He'd be 33 years old now if he was alive. He'd probably be married and have children of his own and I'd be that cool aunt that spoils her nieces and nephews all the time." I laughed as I wiped my wet cheeks.
"Both of my parents were murdered too. An explosive was set in their car while they were on their vacation in Brazil. Fortunately, the police found out who was behind it. As soon as I turned 18, I took over my father's business and Jungkook joined once he became of age as well."
"I'm so sorry for your loss Taehyung..."
"I'm pretty good at cuddling aren't I?" Taehyung chuckled, breaking the silence that filled the room for a few minutes.
"Not as good as Jimin was." I giggled and he groaned in response.
"I'm just kidding!" I lightly hit his arm and after it he took my hand in his and intertwined our fingers together.
"Your hands are so pretty." he softly spoke.
"Not as pretty as yours. I can only wish to have such long and elegant fingers." I sighed making him laugh.
"I can always put them to work you know." he said with a smirk on his face.
"Now you ruined the moment." I rolled my eyes as he suddenly hovered above me and kissed my lips.
"I was just kidding." he said as I pulled him by his tie to kiss me again.
"Or not." he chuckled.
NEXT MORNING
I slowly woke up and realised that I was in Taehyung's bedroom.
I turned to my right side and saw Taehyung sleeping peacefully next to me.
We ended up talking long in the night so I probably fell asleep at some point.
"Maybe he didn't want us to sleep on the couch so he carried me to his bedroom." I chuckled realising that I still had my clothes on.
I quietly got up from the bed and after doing my morning routine, I headed downstairs to the kitchen.
"Good morning Miss Y/N, it's my pleasure to meet you."
"You must be Taehyung's and Jungkook's butler right?" I asked as we shook hands.
"That is correct Miss. You can call me James if you'd like, it's not a very common name around here so I believe it'll be easy to remember."
"Very unusual name indeed. How did your parents decide on that name if I might ask?"
"My father is British and my mother Korean. I've spent my entire life living in Korea and I've worked for the Kim family for more than 30 years now."
"So you've known Taehyung and Jungkook ever since they were born?"
"Exactly, Miss... Would you like me to prepare you something for breakfast?"
"I'll wait for Taehyung to wake up. Thank you for your kind offer."
"As you wish. There's orange juice made from the fresh oranges in the fridge. I'll take my leave now." he bowed and left.
After taking a glass from the shelf, I walked to the fridge to take the orange juice and poured it in my glass.
"Good morning." Jungkook spoke, making my body flinch.
"Gosh Jungkook I almost spilled my juice!" I said as I turned around to him but a small gasp left my mouth upon seeing him in nothing but grey sweatpants, his right arm filled with tattoos.
"Sorry, I didn't expect you to be here." he chuckled as he ran his fingers through his messy hair.
"I didn't know that you have tattoos."
"Ah yeah, you haven't had the chance to see them until now."
"You could've at least wear some kind of a shirt."
"I just got out of the shower and as I already said, I didn't expect you to be here." he said.
"I thought you're going to sleep till afternoon as you went out last night."
"I guess I don't feel that tired. I have very good stamina."
"Want some orange juice to improve it even more?" I asked making him giggle.
"What are you two talking about?" Taehyung asked as he walked in the kitchen.
"Morning babes!" I smiled at him as I took a sip of my juice.
"Why aren't you wearing a shirt?" he looked at Jungkook.
"What? Afraid I might seduce your girlfriend?" Jungkook smirked devilishly.
"Not at all." Taehyung said as he hugged me from behind and buried his face in my neck, leaving soft kisses.
"Stop Taehyung that tickles!" I giggled and playfully pushed him away.
"So, what do you want to do today?" he asked.
"I don't know, you invited me here so I thought you had everything planned out already."
"Yeah you tell him Y/N." Jungkook said making me laugh.
"Don't you have anything smart to do?" Taehyung scoffed.
"Yeah I could to the gym."
"How about we go to the park Taehyung? We could rent bikes and cycle our way along the trails."
"Taehyung on a bike? You must be kidding Y/N." Jungkook chuckled.
"Why? You've never ridden a bike before?" I looked at Taehyung with a confused face expression.
"I did as a kid."
"And it's been quite a while since then. We have to go."
"Whatever you want princess." he smiled taking my hand in his.
"Don't be surprised if he falls off the bike the moment he sits on it!" Jungkook laughed as Taehyung and I headed upstairs to his bedroom to change clothes.