Blood In Wine

Chapter 35: Awake

Taehyung and Jungkook finally reached home after a long walk. The rain had slowly parted ways with them and the night was calm with a hint of chill. Taehyung had been silent all the way back home, only humming in response when Jungkook said something. They entered the house at around 10 pm and saw everyone at the dining table. “Is food here? I’m starving” Taehyung said loudly and walked off rather quickly, not bothering to wait for Jungkook. Jimin rushed to Taehyung and hugged him tightly. “I heard what happened. I’m so sorry Tae” he said softly as Taehyung relaxed into his arms, feeling a tear slip down his cheek. After one last squeeze, Taehyung pulled away slowly and was about to reply when his eyes widened in surprise. “J-j-jin hyung? What are you doing here?” Taehyung asked, running towards Jin. “I came to take care of my little munchkin, of course” Jin said with an endearing smile as Taehyung hugged him. Yoongi groaned. “Will y’all dramatic bitches shut the fuck up and eat?” he said annoyed, but with an amused glint in his eye. “How did they allow you here?” Taehyung asked, looking at Jin with disbelief. Jin smiled and nodded in Namjoon’s direction who gave a small smile. Taehyung felt an overwhelming wave of appreciation and quickly gave Namjoon a hug, who hesitated at first before patting the younger on the back. “Ahem” Jungkook cleared his throat and poked at his inner cheek, slightly jealous. “I swear to-” Yoongi shouted but was interrupted when the house help walked in with steaming plates of food. They all sat down quickly, with Jungkook and Yoongi at the heads of the table. Jin sat next to Taehyung and they started eating in peaceful silence. Taehyung scooped some black bean noodles in his fork but didn’t eat them. He stared at them as he recalled what Jin had told him. Suddenly he felt sick and got up, holding onto the table for support. “What’s wrong?” Jungkook shouted as he darted across the table and held Taehyung’s hand. Taehyung didn’t speak; he just stared at the noodles as he felt bile rise up in his throat. Everyone was looking at him in silence as Jungkook cupped his cheek. But Taehyung didn’t speak as the night blurred before his eyes. “It’ll be alright Taehyung. You will avenge your parents’ death” everyone turned their heads to Yoongi who spoke in a soft, almost calming tone. Taehyung looked at Yoongi and broke out of his trance slowly as he sat back down. He nodded at Yoongi gratefully who continued eating without any reaction. “Tae, are you okay?” Jin asked in a hushed tone, holding Taehyung’s hand. Taehyung looked around the table and felt for once that everything might be okay. “I am now” he replied and smiled slightly.
“Everyone, sleep it off tonight. We will start discussing further strategies tomorrow morning”Yoongi instructed and left. “V, do you want to go to the balcony for some time?” Jimin asked. “No not tonight. I’ll be fine Jiminie. I just need to get some rest”
Taehyung said with a small smile and patted Jimin on the shoulder before
leaving with Jungkook behind him. “Jin, would you like to join me for a night
cap?” Namjoon asked and Jin nodded after a moment's hesitation.
Taehyung walked into the bedroom and took a deep breath, trying to make
sense of everything. He slowly got out of his clothes, so lost in thoughts that he
didn’t realise when Jungkook walked in. He stood in front of the wardrobe in
nothing but his briefs.
Jungkook’s breath hitched in his throat when he saw Taehyung standing in the
room, wearing nothing but briefs. His eyes trailed down Taehyung sculpted
back and low hanging shorts. Jungkook felt like his entire body was on fire as
he took in a short breath. “What the hell are you doing standing the door way?
Either get in or get out” Taehyung said coldly, bringing Jungkook back to his
senses. Jungkook masked his initial shock at Taehyung’s tone and forced a
laugh. Taehyung tried to get dressed quickly and ended up buttoning up the
night shirt wrong and groaned in frustration. “Here, let me” Jungkook said in a husky voice and stepped forward. “No I can do-” Jungkook gave Taehyung a
warning look which made the latter shut up. Jungkook unbuttoned Taehyung’s
shirt until it was fully undone. Jungkook stared at Taehyung’s slightly bare
chest and his beautiful winged collarbones. He started buttoning him up
correctly and with each button he did, he trailed his finger ever so slightly
down Taehyung’s skin as he reached the next button. Taehyung tried not to
gasp as he felt his skin flare up whenever it made contact with Jungkook’s
finger. Taehyung felt butterflies swarm throughout his body as his veins
seemed to be transporting fire. Jungkook knew the effect he was having on the
other as he did the final button. “I could’ve done that myself” Taehyung
stammered and Jungkook rolled his eyes with a slight smirk. “Taehyung today
was nice. I mean tonight” Jungkook said softly. Taehyung looked at him with a soft gaze but then his expression immediately hardened. He didn’t respond
and simply slipped into bed, pulling the covers over his head. Jungkook felt a
pang in his chest. “Why does Taehyung affect me so much? I am a mafia leader
and he just a dumb kid I kidnapped. I should act tough and rough but he does
something to me and I hate that” Jungkook thought to himself. He didn’t
tolerate attitude towards him but with Taehyung, he felt powerless sometimes. Jungkook sighed and rubbed his aching temples as he changed into a tshirt
and sweatpants and slipped into bed. “Good night Taehyung” he whispered. Taehyung didn’t reply. Both of them lay back to back, staring into the night, not knowing that the other one was awake too.

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