Solisian

"About time you two got up,"

"Sorry, no more breakfast, first come first served,"

Jeongguk shoves Nikai in the head as he walks by, flicking Illium in the ear simultaneously with the other hand. They try to retaliate as they groan their complaints but Jeongguk easily dodges them.

"Stop," Lisa chastises in aggravation. "I swear I don't know why I still live here, you guys are so annoying."

"Because Kira loves me," Jeongguk says stealing the girl from her mother's lap, sending her into a fit of giggles as he carries her with him.

"How was your first sleep, Taehyung?" Lisa asks, ignoring Jeongguk as she stands to put her dish away. "Did the emergency lights bother you? Here, take me seat."

"No, I was fine," Taehyung says as he awkwardly sits down at the table.

"I know why you were fine," Nikai laughs.

"Grow up, Nikai," Illium complains.

"It's not his fault, Illium, he was stunted at ten years old," Jeongguk says pushing Nikai out of the chair he was sitting in and taking his seat with Kira on his knee.

"I almost fell you fucking punk," Nikai spits as he tries to pull Jeongguk out of the seat, he doesn't budge.

"Hey!" Lisa shouts as she marches over to take Kira from Jeongguk. "No rough housing with my kid, are you nuts?"

"He's the whole damn tool kit, Lis," Jeongguk laughs as he picks at the left over food on the table.

"Screw you," Nikai mutters angrily. "Come on, guys, let's get out of here."

"Aw, are you gonna leave without me?" Jeongguk asks sarcastically, fawning a devastated expression. "You too, Bin?"

"He'll make his mom spit in our food if we don't so," Daebin shrugs. "See you."

Jeongguk laughs, unbothered by them leaving.

"I'm going to help Jieun with some dresses she's struggling with," Lisa says heading out as well. "There's soup in the cold storage if you want, don't burn the place down."

"Thank you," Taehyung says.

"Bye, bye," Kira waves at the two of them as Lisa walks out with her.

"Bye," Jeongguk waves with a smile before they're gone, the door closing shut heavily behind them.

Silence settles over the two of them, Jeongguk still picking lazily at the discarded food while Taehyung picks at his nails.

"You okay?" Jeongguk asks after a beat of silence.

"Yeah," Taehyung responds, looking up at him. "You?"

"Yeah," The ravenette smiles, reaching his hand across the table for Taehyung to take.

He does, letting Jeongguk lead him out of his seat and into his lap. He chuckles awkwardly, avoiding his eyes. "What?"

"What?" Jeongguk shoots back, obviously enjoying the way Taehyung's face flushes.

"You don't...regret last night, do you?" Taehyung asks self-consciously.

"No, honey, I don't," Jeongguk says tapping his chin with his finger to make him meet his eyes. "Kiss?"

"Kiss," Taehyung smiles softly, meeting him half way in a gentle kiss.

Jeongguk breaks the kiss first, kissing the corner of Taehyung's mouth once more before pulling away completely. "I'm on planting and pick up today. I already got out of working to go get you so they won't let me off again."

"Okay," Taehyung nods. "You'll be back before dinner?"

"Yes," Jeongguk nods. "I'll meet you here and we can go together."

"Okay," The silverette smiles before moving to stand up.

"No," Jeongguk complains, stopping him. "One more."

Taehyung rolls his eyes but ultimately places one last chaste kiss on his lips before standing. "What should I do while you're gone?"

"You could write, put together a puzzle," Jeongguk suggests as he leads them back to his room. "You could read some of the books I made for Kira, or...I don't know, whatever you want. Just don't build a homicidal android with my face to replace me."

"Damnit, you read my mind," Taehyung jokes dryly. "Maybe I can go out and see if anyone needs my help. I could go help Maia, make sure she doesn't spit in your food."

"Thank you, but I rather you just relax," Jeongguk says walking over to his closet. "You're only here for a little while, I don't want you to have to work."

"But I'll lose my mind in here by myself," Taehyung pouts, crossing his arms. "I should've gone with Lisa."

"Tell you what," Jeongguk prompts as he changes his clothes. "I'll stop by Jieun's and tell her and Lisa to come finish the dresses here. Jieun's probably dying to meet you and they'll keep you company."

"Should I just go to them?" Taehyung asks.

"No, our place is bigger," Jeongguk says pulling his shirt over his head while shoving his feet into his shoes. "I better go before they think I'm skipping."

"Okay," Taehyung says as he watches him rush to leave. "Love you, see you tonight."

Jeongguk stops, looking at him with a smile on his face. "You said it first." He points out.

"Go before you're late," The silverette says rolling his eyes in embarrassment.

"I love you too," Jeongguk chuckles before rushing out of the craft.

~

Jeongguk gets back to the spacecraft about an hour before dinner, exhausted after a long day of working in the garden and picking up trash around the commune.

When walks into the main room he finds Lisa and Jieun still working on their dresses but he doesn't see Taehyung.

"Where's Taehyung?" He asks without greeting them.

"Hello to you too," Jieun laughs.

"Hello," Jeongguk says halfheartedly before going to search for Taehyung in his room.

When he walks into the room he finds him lying across his bed on his front, his ankles crossed in the air as he draws on some scrap paper.

He stops what he's doing when he hears the door open, abandoning his drawing as he stands.

"Hi," He says, fidgeting nervously with his sleeves. "How was work?"

"Fine," Jeongguk says eyeing him in confusion as he walks over to him. "What's this?"

"You don't like it?" Taehyung asks, a nervous expression on his face.

"I like it," The ravenette chuckles as he takes in Taehyung inky black hair. "What's going on?"

"I don't know," He says laughing shortly. "I-I guess I wanted to surprise you."

"So does this mean...you're staying?" Jeongguk asks, a smile slowly taking over his features as Taehyung nods.

"But~" Taehyung starts before he is cut off by Jeongguk scooping him up in a hug. "Wait!" He laughs as Jeongguk spins him around excitedly.

"I can't believe you're staying, are you actually gonna stay?" He starts. "I don't believe you actually want to, and you changed your hair~"

"I have to go back to 614 to get the rest of my things," Taehyung finally cuts in. "And I want to say goodbye to everyone properly."

"Okay, that's fine," Jeongguk smiles. "I'll go with you."

"You will?"

"Yes, as long as you promise that we'll come back to Solis,"

"I promise, I didn't dye my hair this ridiculous color not to come back," Taehyung laughs. "I want to be here, with you, and everyone."

"I think black suits you more," Jeongguk says tucking a stray stand behind Taehyung's ear. "I'm glad you changed your mind."

"Me too," Taehyung sighs before pulling away from their embrace. "Now please get away from me, you smell like you've been wading through garbage all day."

"I actually have been wading through garbage all day, so," He shrugs as he pulls away. "Don't worry you'll get your fair share of garbage wading from here on out."

"Can't wait," Taehyung laughs.

"Five minutes," Jeongguk says as he heads to take a shower.

"That's all you got, so,"

"Haha."

Daebin, Illium, and Nikai make sure to make a scene at dinner that night when they see Taehyung's hair.

Illium congratulates him but ultimately gets roped into Nikai and Daebin's show of making it a huge deal.

    "You're a proper Solisian now, huh?" Nikai asks throwing his arm over Taehyung's shoulder as the stand by the fire.

    "You want to keep that arm, buddy?" Jeongguk asks. Taehyung tries not to laugh at the comment as Nikai removes his arm.

    "I'm just trying to welcome him to the brotherhood," Nikai says. "I know I'm intimidating, Gguk, but I promise you have nothing to worry about."

    "Really?" Illium asks, narrowing his eyes. "This close to the fire, man?"

    "I'm telling you, Nik, Illium's so close to kicking your ass that I won't even have to do it," Jeongguk says. "Rub those two brain cells you have together and think before you speak sometimes."

    "On a serious note, do you guys think I'm stupid?" Nikai asks. "All jokes aside, do I seem dumb?"

    "Yes," The four of them answer in unison.

    "Taehyung," Nikai says in disbelief and betrayal. "You too?"

    "I'm sorry," Taehyung chuckles guilty.

    "I'm moving out," Nikai says before turning to storm off dramatically before Daebin grabs him by the hood and yanks him back. "Don't interrupt my dramatic exit!"

    "Shut up," Daebin says. "You aren't moving out. Illium, kiss him and make him feel better."

    "Screw you, Daebin," Illium says shaking his head in annoyance.

    "We all know you want to," Daebin sings, making Jeongguk laugh.

    "Screw you guys," Illium mutters before walking away from the four of them with an angry expression.

    "Aw, Illium, come on," Jeongguk calls after him. "No one cares if you like Nikai, people have had worse taste!"

    "That's not funny," Taehyung says to him as he follows Illium with his eyes. "I think you guys hurt his feelings."

    "You think?" Nikai asks, his usual playful tone replaced by genuine anger as he goes to follow Illium.

    "I better go referee," Daebin says jogging away after them.

    "Why'd you do that?" Taehyung asks looking at Jeongguk.

    "What'd I do?" He asks obliviously.

    "You called him out," Taehyung says. "He obviously doesn't want anyone to know."

    "Maybe they shouldn't be so obvious about it if they don't want anyone to know,"

Taehyung tilts his head, narrowing his eyes at him. "Really?"

    "What?" Jeongguk asks raising his eyebrows. "Why am I getting in trouble right now?"

    "He's your friend," Taehyung laughs. "Why are the four of you so mean to each other?"

    "That's how we show that we care," Jeongguk explains. "To you it seems like I'm just calling him out but he knows it's my and Daebin's way of saying we support them. Even though it'd be weird as hell if they got together."

    "Alright," Taehyung says. "I hope he's okay."

    "He's okay," Jeongguk says wrapping his arm around Taehyung's waist. "Do you want to get out of here?"

    "Why?"

    "You know why."

Taehyung laughs, shaking his head. "You're shameless."

    "Come on," Jeongguk persists. "You started the fire when you surprised me with this hair. Put it out."

    "Put yourself out," Taehyung teases.

    "Please?"

    "Thirty more minutes,"

    "Fifteen,"

    "Twenty,"

    "...Fine."