"So, now tell me everything you want to get off your chest right now", Jungkook whispered as he softly put the blanket above Taehyung who was snuggled in between Jungkook's pillows and plushies. This was the cutest view Jungkook ever had, Taehyung suited his bed so well. "Can't we just not talk about it and make out a bit more?", Taehyung asked and sighed quietly.
"No, I won't make out with you ever again. You're cute but I'm not letting my heart break by a fuckboy. I'm not that naive. Let's be friends", Jungkook offered and smiled weakly.
"Fine but can we be friends who at least cuddle. I don't like sleeping without hugging something", Taehyung rolled his eyes because it was so embarrassing for him to admit this. He never slept over at another place than Lisa's. Because no one else knew. Yoongi and Jennie also knew but they were no option to sleep over. So usually Lisa was the one holding Taehyung at nights when nightmares haunted him and gave him sleepless nights. Sleeping next to someone else was something huge for Taehyung.
Especially since there were nights when he woke up crying or yelling. Sometimes he sweated like crazy and sometimes he was freezing like it would be the coldest winter outside. Nights were the worst.

"We can cuddle but hands off my dick, my ass or anything that could turn me on", Jungkook stated and slowly put his arms around Taehyung to hug him softly.
But he wasn't prepared for what was happening inside of him. His heart started beating like crazy and he felt like a 12 year old girl who was in love for the first time.

"I'll find other ways to turn you on", Taehyung teased and pressed his body against Jungkook's which tensed the younger up immediately. "One question-", Jungkook suddenly said.
"Admit it, you're hella gay. Right? I won't tell anyone but you can't deny those gay vibes you send off", Jungkook was so sure about this, he had to ask.
"Only gays can feel gay vibes", Taehyung argued and looked at him sternly.
"I'm obviously gay", Jungkook admitted easily. "And you at least swing both ways."
"Ew no", Taehyung laughed. "I prefer dicks in general."

"I knew it. And now stop distracting me and talk to me", Jungkook said slowly while he stroke through Taehyung's brown hair.
And then the older finally gave in.

"My dad has those bad days I told you about, and when he has them he beats me up randomly. Without reasons, he just comes into my room at night and beats me up and when I lock the door he just breaks it or waits in front of it and yells at me until I open the door. It's hell in there Jungkook", Taehyung spoke as fast as he could so he could finish before tears started streaming.
"No one knows Jungkook. I'm this kid of rich ass parents and we can't let anyone see what goes on behind closed doors. That's why he never gives me bruises where someone could see them. But that doesn't mean I don't have any", Taehyung gulped. "I usually sleep at Lisa's place because she's my best friend and I trust her with my life. She's really amazing even though she might be annoying from time to time."

Jungkook wasn't sure what to say, "Why does he do that?", he finally asked slowly.
"I prefer not to tell you Jungkook. The less you know about me, the better. Everything you know will be used against you", he whispered.
And Jungkook decided not to dig deeper. It was probably hard enough to tell all he just did.
"Come on, say something. Tell me you're sorry for me, just like everyone would", Taehyung begged because silence was the worst reaction.
"I won't tell you I'm sorry for you. You're strong, you don't need my pity."
Then the younger hesitated for a while.

"You told me your secret, s-so I'll tell you m-mine", he stuttered and started to pull up the sleeve of his hoodie. That's how he uncovered a huge scar along his lower arm.
Taehyung shut up immediately and gulped heavily. Wow, that was a lot to take in.

"Why?", he simply asked after he found his words again.
"Life", Jungkook answered and smiled sadly.

Then there was silence.
A long silence.

"Hey Jungkook", Taehyung suddenly said and looked into the younger's eyes. "I like it", he said slowly and sat up in the bed. "It's beautiful to see that you've gone through hell and you never stopped going", and with those words he leaned down and started kissing along the scar lovingly.
Jungkook couldn't trust his eyes and his ears. He felt like he couldn't trust anything right at this moment, how could a boy like him say all the right things? He just almost made his heart explode from happiness that was running through his body.

Something he didn't feel in a long time.