You Are Mine - Taekook Love Story.

16 - Morning Exercise.

It has been about 2 months now after Taehyung and Kookie decided to give each other a chance. Flashbacks are still happening, sometimes at very inconvenient times also, but both had learnt to live with them now.

Kookie is mostly still seeing things that are romantically related to Chim but there were other instances when he get random information about himself too. But nothing that could be used to find out who he is.

He had seen few times what must be his house and while it looked beautiful and cosy, they can't find where he lived by that, unless he sees a street name or something next time.

Like today, he woke up and the first thing that came to his mind was a memory of him running. He came out of the room in the morning to see Taehyung making coffee for himself. He leaned on the door frame of the kitchen before addressing the other male.

"Good morning." Kookie said in a soft voice and Taehyung glanced over his shoulder before answering.

"Hey, good morning. Coffee?"

"Yes please."

"Ok."

Kookie watched as Taehyung started to make another cup. He walked towards the other and wrapped his arms in a back hug. He could hear Taehyung chuckling lightly before snuggling more in to Kookie's arms.

"I brought this from the new shop across the cafe. Smells good right?" Taehyung asked as he lifted the cup a bit, letting the other breathe through the aroma.

"Hmmmm...." Kookie let out a satisfying sigh.

But suddenly, his head started to hurt and he was presented with another flashback. It was a memory of him back hugging Chim as the other was making coffee.

'Doesn't this smell wonderful, Kookie.. I love the smell of coffee in the morning.'

The memory went as quickly as it came and Kookie put his head on Taehyung's shoulder, trying to breathe through the pain. The headaches are much bearable now and doesn't stay for long.

Taehyung stiffened just as Kookie started to have his flashback as he's familiar with the signs now. He kept the cup down and waited without moving at all until he felt that the other was back with him.

Once the memory and headache went away, Kookie tightened his hold on Taehyung and gave a soft kiss to the other's nape. That was his way of letting Taehyung know that the moment passed. He kept his head back on Taehyung's shoulder and closed his eyes.

Taehyung also started to do his work from where he paused. Both of them acted like nothing happened as that has been their mechanism to cope with these flashbacks. And so far, it has been working for them very well.

Taehyung wordlessly handed over Kookie's cup to him and they both sat down on the table. They sipped their coffee, content with the comfortable silence.

"Tae.."

"Hmm.."

"I.. uhh... I think I'm gonna go for a run after this."

"A run?"

"Yeah. I remembered something when I got up this morning and gonna give it a try. I think it's something I enjoyed doing."

"Hmm.. could be." Taehyung said as he considered the matter for few seconds. "Your body does seem like you have put a good effort to keep it in shape."

Kookie blushed a bit at this casual mention about his body. While they haven't gotten pass anything other than kissing, yet, Taehyung had already seen his naked upper body for many times. It was kind of unavoidable as he needed the other's help to change his shirt for about a week.

"I would like to come with you but I don't really fancy running." Taehyung continued his talking, totally unaware of the other's thoughts and flustered state.

"Oh.. uhh.. that's ok, I guess. I can go alone." Kookie's words said it's ok but his pout was saying the exact opposite.

Taehyung laughed at the other's adorable pout. One of the many characteristics of this child like person is his inability to hide his emotions. You can see exactly what Kookie is thinking by looking at his face.

"How about this then? You can run and I'll follow you with my bicycle. That way, both of us can get the exercise."

Kookie's eyes lit up at that suggestion and he eagerly nod his head.

After they had their coffee, they both got changed and went out. Kookie was running and Taehyung was following him with his bicycle. After about 5 minutes, Kookie realised that running was something that he liked very much. It felt so familiar and refreshing, the stretch of his muscles were very soothing.

Taehyung on the other hand was enjoying the morning weather. He was riding in a kind of a slow pace as he wanted to accompany Kookie so he was very relaxed.

They turned around when they felt they had gone enough and started to head back. Initially they were chatting  along the way but after sometime, Kookie fell silent.

It didn't take much for Taehyung to realize that despite Kookie wanting Taehyung to accompany him, this was something that he had done alone. Taehyung chuckled to himself as he thought of Kookie as a fitness maniac who would run for miles and miles, alone and wearing a headset.

When they were about one kilometre away from home, Kookie got a little closer to Taehyung.

"Tae.." Kookie was breathing loudly with all his efforts he had put for running.

"Yeah?"

"Think we could race home?"

"But that wouldn't be fair to you since I'm cycling."

"I know. I just wanted to try."

"Sure, I'm ok with it."

"Ready? Go."

With that, Kookie sprinted forward with an accelerated speed and Taehyung also started to peddle faster.  Taehyung was ready to not give his maximum but almost immediately, he realized that his concerns are not needed.

He had to put all his effort and cycle as hardest as he can but still, Kookie was the first to reach home. The man was so fast that Taehyung could not believe his eyes.

Kookie bent down and was breathing hard when Taehyung dismounted his bicycle.

"Fuck!! How the hell are you so fast??" Taehyung asked with unsteady breaths as he held a hand over his heart.

Kookie gave a shaky laugh as he shook his head from side to side. "No fucking clue.."

Soon both of them were laughing so hard as both of them laid down on the ground. Taehyung looked sideways to see Kookie had his eyes closed. His chest was rising up and down with a rapid pace and Taehyung felt kind of aroused looked at that. Kookie's tshirt was soaked with sweat and was clinging on to his chest in a way that left very little to imagination.

"I-I'm gonna have a w-wash." Taehyung got up abruptly and Kookie snapped open his eyes in surprise.

"Ok." Kookie mumbled but Taehyung was already out of earshot. "Guess I'm gonna wash up too."

When Kookie came out of the room about 15 minute later, Taehyung was waiting for him, leaning against the wall outside his door.

"Tae, what ar-"

His words were interrupted as Taehyung pulled him on to a needy kiss.