taehyung and jeongguk were in their dorm.

they were sitting on opposite ends of the couch.

the tv wasn't on.

no music playing.

no one was on their phone or eating or doing school work.

they were just sitting there.

waiting.

waiting for the other to speak first.

how did they get here? you may be asking.

well...

~half an hour earlier~

"are you sure we should do this jinnie?" jimin asked, anxious.

"yes, i'm certain. why?" jin replied, not doubtful in the slightest.

"i just feel like they should be able to do this on their own..." jimin said, biting his nails.

"we've given them long enough. them not talking is pissing me off now. don't you want them to make up too?" jin complained.

"yes, of course. i just- nevermind, okay i'll do it." jimin sighed.

jin cheered and both boys pulled out their phones.

jin texted jeongguk.

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mama jin🤰:
hey child, meet me at ur dorm, i gotta talk to u abt taehyung asap!!

sent at 12:58
read at 12:59

fetus gguk🖤:
what is it? did sum happen??

sent at 12:59
read at 13:00

mama jin🤰:
not sure, i think he's hurt or something?? he's not speaking to me, i think he wants u??

sent at 13:01
read at 13:01

fetus gguk🖤:
what? fuck...

sent at 13:02

fetus gguk🖤:
ok, i'm coming, wait up for me yeah?

sent at 13:03
read at 13:03

mama jin🤰:
ye, we'll be here, hurry up

sent at 13:04
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meanwhile, jimin was also messaging someone. that "someone" being taehyung who wasn't there at all.

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soulmate💕🐣:
hello taetae, i need you to meet me at your dorm please <3

sent at 12:58
read at 13:01

soulmate💜🐯:
hey jim, what's up? <3

sent at 13:01
read at 13:01

soulmate💕🐣:
i'm not really sure taehyungie, i think jeonggukie is upset :( you should come very speedy.

sent at 13:02
read at 13:03

soulmate💜🐯:
what, why? what happened? is he angry? is he flipping out again?

sent at 13:03

soulmate💜🐯:
who upset him? is he trying to break anything? is he yelling? he must not be, i'm nearby but i can't hear anything... jimin???!

sent at 13:04
read at 13:05

soulmate💕🐣:
no no no, he's not raging taehyungie. calm down :)

sent at 13:05

soulmate💕🐣:
don't freak out just come here now. stop asking so many questions, it's overwhelming :(

sent at 13:05
read at 13:06

soulmate💜🐯:
okay i'm calm, i'm coming.

sent at 13:06
read at 13:06

soulmate💕🐣:
good, see you soon <3

sent at 13:07
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"my conscience hurts from lying now." jimin pouted at jin.

"don't worry, this is all gonna be fine. all we do is wait." jin smiled, looking proud of his plan.

~five minutes later~

taehyung and jeongguk came flying around the opposite corners of the corridor. both rushing towards their dorm room.

they both made it there, panting and looking at the floor, hands on knees to catch their breath. suddenly they both shot up. taehyung looked at jimin and jeongguk looked at jin.

"where's jeongguk?!"

"where's taehyung?!"

that's when they both looked to their side and noticed...

there he is.

"what are you-" they began in unison.

"let me speak-"

"hey, stop copying me!"

as they started to bicker, it was almost heartwarming to jimin and jin.

however, they disregarded that and began step two of the master plan.

they each grabbed one of the boys and dragged them into their room despite their protests.

"hey! stop it jin!"

"let go! since when were you this strong jimin?!"

jimin and jin pushed vkook into the dorm and shut the door behind them, locking it. they had all the spare keys with them too since the dorm doors needed to be unlocked from the inside and outside.

jeongguk banged on the door, "what the fuck is this?"

"you two are staying in that room until you make up!" jin announced.

people who were nearby and watched the scene unfold found it quite amusing.

~back to the present~

so here they were.

sitting in the living room, silently.

jimin and jin were sitting outside, waiting for them to speak.

"jesus, you guys are taking long as hell, we're leaving. we'll come and let you out later." seokjin yelled against the door before leaving with jimin trailing behind him.

jeongguk sighed.

just fucking speak.

"so..."

really? that's all you got? jesus...

"so um... should we uh... talk?" jeongguk said, not really expecting a reply.

"i mean... if you want to." taehyung said, looking over at him.

jeongguk looked at him too, "yeah..."

a few seconds of silence.

"i'm sorry." they both said together.

they chuckled slightly.

"you go first." jeongguk said.

"uh, okay." the older boy agreed, moving closer to jeongguk but looking down at his own hands.

"i just wanna start by saying i'm sorry for being petty and acting like a child because if i hadn't then this wouldn't of happened... other than that, i'm sorry for ditching you. i'm sorry for ignoring you and treating you like you were barely there. i'm an asshole for doing that. and i'm sorry for ever thinking you'd hurt me because i know that's not who you are. you'd never hurt me and i know that, i should've remembered that instead of making you feel like i'm afraid of you. another thing, i'm sorry for being a terrible friend..."taehyung began his many apologies, tearing up towards the end.

"tae, you're not-"

"yes, i am. i'm a terrible friend for leaving you, i'm a terrible friend for provoking you, i'm a terrible friend for thinking that you control me, i'm a terrible friend for thinking you'd hurt me, i'm a terrible friend for insulting you and our friendship. i feel like shit because i know that everything i was saying was complete crap since i was mad."

jeongguk sighed, feeling bad for him.

he reached for his face and wiped away the boy's tears that had started to fall.

he pulled him closer by the arm, hugging him.

"it's okay taetae."

taehyung wasn't sure what it was, but something about finally being back in jeongguk's arms after what felt like years made him sob even harder.

jeongguk stroked his fingers through the older boy's hair as he started his own apology.

"i'm sorry too. for going hulk and popping off on you, that is."

taehyung giggled through his cries at that.

"and for saying all that to you. i know i was mad and what you did was kinda shitty but i acted out of pocket. some of the stuff i said was out of line because you're not a terrible friend like i made you out to be and like you think you are. i was just frustrated and jealous and i missed my best friend so, along with what you did, my anger built up for too long and i wasn't able to control myself like i usually do." jeongguk confessed.

taehyung sniffled against his best friends chest, "it's okay ggukie."

he sat up and looked him in the eyes, "can i tell you about what happened with bogum? so that the air is cleared. i think it's necessary."

"... yeah, tell me."

"well... when i first started talking to bogum i didn't really like him... i just wanted to try get over someone. to move on. but then, after a while i think i actually started liking him..."

jeongguk listened carefully, trying hard not to think too much about the "someone".

"but then, after a while, i realised that it was just a stupid crush and that i didn't really like him like that and i just accepted that i'd never get over that person. so, now, me and bogum are just friends because, even though i don't like him in that way, he's still a really good friend. he even encouraged me to go after the guy i was talking about but i don't know if i will..."

"i understand, well, at least you made a new friend. and... you should confess to the guy you were talking about. maybe he likes you... i mean, who wouldn't?" jeongguk suggested.

as long as taehyung was happy, jeongguk didn't care who it was with. as long as he's able to be his best friend. hell, even if taehyung actually ended up with bogum, he'd be okay as long as tae stayed happy and didn't forget about him.

taehyung blushed, "n-no, i don't think so... but maybe i will at some point."

"alright taetae~" jeongguk said, pinching his best friend's rosy cheeks.

taehyung giggled, "stop it, why are you doing that?"

"because i missed your cute little face so much~" jeongguk teased.

taehyung rolled his eyes, pushed his hands away and went back to laying on the younger's chest.

"you're no fun taetae." jeongguk pouted.

taehyung chuckled, "shut up, you big baby. hug me, i missed you. i love you."

...but as more than just a friend.

jeongguk smiled and wrapped his arms around the boy's waist, "gladly... and i love you too."

...but as more than just a friend.

~time skip~

after about ten minutes of just enjoying eachother's company, taehyung spoke up.

"before those idiots finally come back and let us out of here... is there anything else you wanted to tell me?"

jeongguk's mind started racing.

tell him.

tell him.

TELL HIM.

"no."

"are you sure?"

no.

"yes. yeah, i'm sure taebear." jeongguk said, kissing his forehead.

taehyung blushed and nodded but he knew.

he knew he was lying.

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•1640 words
•not edited or proof-read
•look who finally updated again!
•there's only one more chapter and an epilogue after this :,)
•once chapter 15 of this story comes out, i'll publish the new taekook book with an introduction chapter and then i'll publish chapter one once this book is officially complete! ♡
•i hope you're happy that they finally made up XD
•STAY SAFE!
•BLACK LIVES MATTER!
•i love youuu <3

peace out xoxo,

nixy.