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    Monday rolled around sooner than expected for Taehyung and he didn't want to get out of bed. He contemplated on not going to school but he knew he was going no matter. He grudgingly got up from his bed and did his daily routine that consisted of brushing his teeth, actually using the bathroom, and taking a shower. He got ready for school and noticed that he didn't hear two children running about around the house which was highly suspicious. He grabbed his phone and backpack and went towards the kitchen. He looked around and saw a plate with waffles and strawberries with a cup of orange juice to the side with a note on the side.

"Took the twins to the school for an early parent/teacher conference, made breakfast for you. I'm trying, baby. Oh, and I got a new job so I'll be home late, can you make sure to pick up the twins? Love you.
                              -Mom"

Taehyung would be lying if he said he wasn't crying from the note he just read. He didn't know what came over his mom but he could tell she was trying to do better. He was proud of her and was hoping things will start looking up for him. He quickly ate his breakfast and texted Jimin a good morning (: text while Jimin replied with a ew, gross why r u so happy.

He checked his twitter before he went out the door and saw some people have updated recently.

parkjiminie:
why tf is taehyung happy this morning like who is he??? fuck u tae

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Replied: fuck u grumpy 😌😌😌

ayehobi:
i'm still drunk from friday night aha rip ✌🏼️

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jungkookie:
fuck today omg

Taehyung furrowed his eyebrows and wanted to reply saying what's wrong but he decided on texting the man who he didn't contact whatsoever since he left his house. He was nervous and felt slightly unwanted just a tiny bit. Jungkook doesn't even like him and Taehyung most definitely still wants to be friends with him so he's not going to be annoying.

taetae: are you okay?

kookie: i've been better

taetae: do you want to talk about it?

kookie: not really

taetae: well i know we don't know each other that well but i hope your day gets better, okay?

Taehyung smiled at his text message to Jungkook, hoping that it would make him smile.

Fortunately, the text message did make Jungkook smile but he was still in bad mood. He had a bad dream about something but he couldn't put his finger on it. All he remembers is waking up extra pissed off this morning. He would've gotten over it if he didn't stub his toe, burnt his toast, and get a text from his mom saying that he should get a job soon so he can learn more "responsibility". It's not that he would hate getting a job, but his mom thinks he doesn't have any responsibility because he doesn't clean the house often enough. He wished that she would understand that it was hard for him to keep up a good reputation in sports, keep himself physically fit, make sure he was passing his classes, and keep up with a social life. He loves his mom, though. They had a good relationship and he would do anything to make her proud, so if he had to get a job then he can probably manage to fit one in his schedule anyway. Winter break was coming up anyway so he may be able to just get a job just for the holidays since he wouldn't have to worry about sports.

He was gaining a migraine and every single time Jungkook got a migraine, they were brutal. Pain behind both eyes and felt sick to his stomach each time. He took some ibuprofen before he left for school and hoped they would kick in.

Once Jungkook arrived at school, he was feeling slightly better but the migraine made him slightly dizzy there for a second. He shook his head to get rid of the pain but the feeling of throbbing pain just worsened.

"Hey, you look like shit, that's new." Namjoon snickered while walking along side of Jungkook, going towards the commons area since they got to school at a decent time.

"Haha, you're fucking funny. I feel like shit." Jungkook groaned while putting his head down. He then turned his head to the left to lay on his arm and that's when he saw him.

Taehyung was at school sitting with Jimin and Yoongi, giggling from his friends bickering all the time.

"So the other day I was-" Jimin started but was interrupted by Yoongi.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I don't remember us asking you what you did the other day." Yoongi mentioned sarcastically first. Jimin then rolled his eyes since he was used to the "kind" treatment Yoongi gives him.

"Yeah, well, I don't remember asking Taehyung for you to be in our group but yet, here you are." Jimin smiled sarcastically. Taehyung was giggling and couldn't believe he was always in the middle of their arguments and sexual tension. He's hoping that one day he can just shove them in a room together and then just see that they both like each other. Yet again, he thinks they're bickering is funny most of the time so he was going to let them figure it out on their own. Maybe.

"Uhm," Jimin hummed, "Taehyung, I think someone is looking at you..." Jimin then smirked while nudging his head towards the direction slightly towards him and Taehyung then looked towards that direction to find Jungkook looking at him. Jungkook was a rather blunt person most of the time so he just made a weak smile and waved.

Taehyung beamed with a brighter smile and waved back immediately. The boy who was god-like to Taehyung just did the same small smile and put his head down. Taehyung felt bad because he didn't know if he felt like shit or because he's sad about something. Either one; Taehyung is going to make sure Jungkook will smile a real smile at least once today.

"Jesus, you got it bad." Jimin scoffed while rolling his eyes. Yoongi then just hummed and agreed with him.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Taehyung furrowed his eyebrows while gathering his things into his backpack.

"Oh, whatever. You had your worried puppy dog eyes all over him just now!" Jimin countered, pointing out the obvious.

"He looks ill, Jimin. No problem with me worrying about another human being. This human just happens to be extremely hot and happens to be my new friend." Taehyung shrugged.

"Boyfriend" Yoongi coughed which resulted Taehyung just rolling his eyes at his best friends, not wanting to think of that fantasy since it wouldn't happen; but that was okay.

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kookie: i'm fucking dying taehyung

tae: oh no :( you should probably go to the nurse

kookie: nah i aint no bitch

tae: oh so fkn macho

tae: don't expect me runnin to ur side if somethin happens to u

tae: since u aint no bitch

kookie: damn straight u learn quickly

kookie: whats ur next period btw

tae: uh free period actually

kookie: u should come to basketball practice

kookie: it'd be cool to see u in the stands

tae: what am i? like ur groupie? are you trying to conform me?

kookie: i mean

kookie: you can be if you want

tae: in ur dreams

kookie: i'm not the one who came to my basketball game to see me sweat n all

tae: whatevs i'll see u later

kookie: omg such a groupie

kookie: (but ok cool (: )

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Once Jungkook found out that Taehyung was coming to his practice, he genuinely smiled for the first time that day. He was about to go to basketball practice and wasn't really feeling it to be honest. He was glad that he would be able to see Taehyung, though. He felt really bad on leaving him abruptly and very awkwardly. He probably thinks I hate him. Jungkook sighed and got everything ready for his practice.

Practice usually has the same routine; the boys get dressed, go to the court, kick ass, then celebrate for a good practice and go home. Once the boys got dressed, Jungkook then came to the realization that Taehyung was going to be out in the stands. Unless he changed his mind. Did he change his mind? Did he go home? Did he forget? Jungkook wouldn't have gotten offended since he would understand. He was basically a stranger so why would he want to come?

As he walked into the gymnasium, he smelt the same musky smell he inhaled every day for practice. As he lifted his head, he spotted figures in the stands which made Jungkook squint since he didn't know if it was Taehyung and someone else or any of the other boys' fangirls. As he got closer, he came to the realization that it was Taehyung and a black-haired guy right next to him who seemed uninterested. He decided to jog over and say hi to the beaming boy.

Taehyung was rather nervous to go to Jungkook's practice, to say the least.

Before he even went to practice, he insisted for someone to go with him.

"Oh my god, PLEASE?" Taehyung begged Jimin to go with him to the practice. He didn't want to be alone and also he wanted to make sure he didn't embarrass himself in front of Jungkook.

"Oh my god, NO." Jimin replied. "I can't, anyway. I gotta meet up with the psychology club." Jimin mentioned while walking Taehyung halfway to the gymnasium.

"Nerd," the two boys heard while turning around slightly to be met with Yoongi's face.

"Ah!" Taehyung yelped and pointed at Yoongi, which resulted into Jimin and Yoongi looking at each other with perplexed expressions.

"Ahhhhh! You like basketball! Ah! Go to basketball practice with me!" Taehyung pleaded, ready to almost go on his knees to beg.

"Uh, okay?" Yoongi said while shrugging.

"Why n- wait. That was easier than I thought." Taehyung stated while nodding with the expression of approval.

"Have fun, don't stare at Jungkook too long, he might figure out you have a crush on him!" Jimin exclaimed while walking away from the duo.

"Ah, so that's the reason you want to go. Jimin's right. Jungkook's definitely going to find out you have a crush on him now." Yoongi smirked as they were almost near the gymnasium.

"As if! Jungkook invited me to go. He said it'd be cool to see me in the stands." Taehyung mentioned as he pushed open the double doors to be met with only the coach standing by the rack of basketballs. Yoongi just laughed since it seemed the other reciprocated slightly since no one really invited someone to their practice unless they like them, most of the time. What did he know though? He's rude to the guy that he likes, so he can't really say anything.

"Where do you want to sit?" Yoongi asked while looking at the stands that were out for people to sit on for today. There were people already there but he figured they were here for the other players.

"I guess a little close to the front." Taehyung shrugged while basically lunging to get on the stands.

Once they were seated, Taehyung was nervous and Yoongi could tell.

"Tae. Chill." He chuckled while he played on his phone. Yoongi was kind of excited to see the practice since he loved basketball and has been wanting to play but he always thought he wasn't good enough.

"I'm chill. I'm chiller than chill. I'm like a goddamn freezer," Tae tried to explain cooly but failed.

"What are you doing after practice?" Yoongi asked to distract him, looking at the basketball goals and slowly dreaming of playing with actual teammates.

"Ah, well afterwards, I have to pick up the twins." Taehyung mentioned while pulling out his phone to check if he had any messages from anyone which he didn't.

"Oh, is your mom not going to today?" Yoongi and Jimin knew everything about Taehyungs living situation and even helped a couple of times. Jimin and Yoongi both have helped picked up the twins and babysat if Taehyung was busy or if his mom wasn't going to. The twins loved his friends, especially Yoongi since he had a father vibe going on when it comes to kids.

"Actually, Ma has a new job. She said shes going to be coming home a little late so she asked me." Taehyung beamed at the the happy news.

Yoongi widened his eyes and smiled widely, "Oh my god! Taehyung that's great!" Yoongi slightly hugged Taehyung and still reassured him that if he needs anything that he is here for him.

As Taehyung was saying thank you, he saw a raven haired man jogged towards them in his basketball jersey and all.

"Hey, Taehyung!" Jungkook beamed, feeling slightly fuzzy from today but ignored it.

"Hi, Jungkook-ah! You ready to kick ass?" Taehyung asked while smiling widely. Taehyung heard some whispers from behind them which is where some girls were sitting. It seemed like they were shocked or they disliked the fact that Jungkook came to talk to him instead of them.

"Of course, I have to kick ass in front of my favorite groupie." Jungkook winked while making Taehyung giggled. Jungkook then put his attention towards the male next to the blonde.

"Hi, I'm Jungkook!" He held out his hand for the male to take which Yoongi did gratefully.

"Oh yeah, I know! I'm Yoongi." He smiled his gummy smile which made Jungkook furrow his eyebrows a bit and then widened them.

"Wait-Tae. Is this-?" He didn't finish because Taehyung knew what he was asking.

"Yup. AGUST D in the flesh. Remember Yoongi? I recommended your mixtape to him" Taehyung smiled which Yoongi nodded and said 'Oh, yeah."

"Holy shit, dude. I love your music! I listen to it while I'm working out all the time. I even showed the boys on the team your mixtape and they all love it!" Jungkook laughed while still feeling slightly hazy.

"Wo-really? Woah! Than-" A whistsle interrupted Yoongi which made Jungkook flinch.

"Alright, girls! On the court!" The coach reprimanded which Jungkook apologized really quickly and thanking them for coming to practice before running to his team.

"Taehyung." Yoongi snickered as Taehyung tore his eyes off of Jungkooks arms and chiseled features.

"Hm?"

"You're drooling." Yoongi giggled as Taehyung just playfully shoved him, looking back at the godlike human being ahead.

"Alright, you're going to need to start stretching. I know some of you don't stretch beforehand which I feel like is idiotic before a game. I don't want you to pull a muscle or hurt yourselves. Stretch for 10 minutes then I'll start naming shirts and skins." The coach belted and Jungkook was slightly hoping he was going to be a skin so he could selfishly show off his body infront of Taehyung who was just sitting there being cute. He was feeling very excited about the fact the Taehyung just came in general. He just hopes he can do well during practice.

Jungkook got nudged and he looked over to his teammate, Mark, "Is that Taehyung over there?" He asked as he looked over at the blonde. Jungkook didn't know that Mark knew him.

"Oh, yeah! You know him?" Jungkook asked while stretching out his arms, lowkey showing muscles to Mark so he can be a little intimidated by him.

"Dude," Jackson pitched in, "everyone knows Taehyung," He laughed as he called Taehyung to wave at him, which made more than enough basketball players saying hey to the cute blonde. Jungkook didn't know what he meant by that but he just blew the statement off. The callings towards Taehyung made himself flustered so Taehyung just waved back and went back to talking to Yoongi about something that was obviously passionate to him.

"I wonder why he's here," Jackson nudged Mark who hummed and nodded.

"Oh, I asked him to come." Jungkook stretched his legs while looking at the pair who then downcasted their stare towards him.

"What?" Jungkook asked while squinting at them, not knowing why they were slightly giggling.

"Oh, nothing. You know, Tae looks really good today, maybe I should tell him. Hey Taeh-" Jungkook doesn't know what came over him but he saw a spare whistle next to coach, grabbed it, and blew it before Jackson could say anything. The loud ringing noise got everyones attention, including Taehyungs. Everyone looked at Jungkook questioningly which was causing Jungkook to curse at himself since he didn't think this far ahead.

"U-uh, our ten minutes is up." Jungkook mumbled which made the coach check his time and turns out Jungkook was right.

"Kook is right! Lets do this! Jeon, skin." Jungkook and Taehyung were both happy that coach said those words.

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During the practice, Taehyung could tell there was something wrong with Jungkook. Jungkook wasn't on his A game which was fine since it was practice ; but Taehyung can figure that Jungkook puts his 110% effort into everything. So, what was going on?

"I'm getting worried," Taehyung mentioned while chewing on his nails slightly.

"Why?" Yoongi asked, confused.

"It's just, Jungkook looks ill and he looks like he's going to pass out, maybe he nee-"

"Tae, calm down. He's fine. I'm sure he would say something if he wasn't feeling too well."

Taehyung nodded and kept saying 'You're right' over and over again.

Just when Jungkook looked over at Taehyung with tired eyes while jogging, he fell to the ground and fainted.

"JUNGKOOK!" Taehyung screamed as he bolted down the steps, trying not to trip. He heard some gasps from the girls behind him but he didn't care for them. Once he got to Jungkook, he kneeled beside him and felt his face which was boiling hot.

"He needs to go to the nurse." Taehyung worded to the team as the coach gave Taehyung permission to take him to the nurse while Yoongi insisted to the other teammates that he'll help carry him.

"He's going to be fine, Tae." Yoongi said as they both trudged to the nurses office.

"I hope so." Taehyung wavered, cursing himself that he should've tried to stop Jungkook from playing since he looked ill since this morning.

"Once we go in there, you can stay with him and I can go pick up the twins." Yoongi stated while stopping at the nurses office.

"Yoongi, you d-"

"It's no problem. It's the least I could do. Plus, I miss them so I'll watch them till you get home." Yoongi smiled.

"Thank you," Taehyung smiled wholeheartedly.

Once they got inside the nurses office, they placed Jungkook on the bed and the nurse was setting everything up to cool him off. As the nurse was getting everything ready, Yoongi then told Taehyung he was going to pick up his sibilings while Taehyung just thanked him once again.

"I'm going to need you to help me with this. I need you to pat this on his head and his body every several minutes," she ordered as she gave him a mostly cold soft ice pack.

"I-uh-okay" Taehyung nodded while putting the ice pack on his crush's forehead.

As the nurse was gathering other things to check his temperature and his blood pressure, Taehyung slowly started dabbing the ice pack on the beautiful man's body. His body was certainly built and Taehyung couldn't help but admire it. He tried to look up at Jungkook's face every couple of seconds because he knew that if he were caught admiring; then Jungkook would never stop teasing him.

He went for the forehead next, making sure not wake Jungkook since he looked rather peaceful. Although the man in front of him looked peaceful, Taehyung was still worried. He always felt useless in these kinds of situations and it makes him anxious, so he tends to get really worried and tense. He's been this way for a while when his sibilings would get sick, he felt like he needed to fix them but he just didn't know how until he was older and they got a cold again. He ends up usually thinking the worst case scenario which isn't good for him but he couldn't help it.

"Taehyung?" Jungkook croaked as he tried to lift himself up. Taehyung immediately stopped him and hugged him in a weird angle, but they both didn't care.

"Oh my god! I was so worried about you! Why did you go to practice when you knew you weren't feeling well?! God, seeing you fall like that made me so worried, I raced down the steps to get to you and- wait, why are you giggling? This isn't funny, Jeon!" Taehyung scolded while backing away and slapping his peck. He would be lying if he said he didn't feel like crying. He just hated worrying for others.

"You're cute when you ramble. Oh, and you came running to my side when you said you wouldn't if something were to happen." Jungkook smirked while still looking ill.

"Shut up." Taehyung pouted, making Jungkook smile even more.

"Oh, you're awake. I need to take your tempurature and then you need to go home and get some rest, okay? Do you think you can take him home?" The nurse turned towards Taehyung to which he nodded.

Once Jungkook got his temperature taken and all, Taehyung already went to go grab Jungkook's clothes and belongings so he could take him home.

"I can drive you back in my car, Namjoon said he'll drop your car off at your house." Taehyung stated, which made Jungkook nod weakly. He was feeling terrible and he didn't know what to do. Taehyung turned around so Jungkook could get dressed which made him giggle since he already seen him shirtless a few moments ago.

On the way to Jungkooks house, Jungkook was still feeling terrible but he felt comfortable enough to talk to Taehyung.

"I just love basketball, you know? I love the feeling when I play and I'm sorry you basically saw me at my worst," Jungkook breathed, kind of embarrassed of showing how weak he can be on the court, "I'm usually at my best during practice and when it's time for a game,"

"Don't worry about it. I know you tried you're best. But take care of yourself, that is the most important thing," Taehyung smiled, making Jungkook feel grateful inside.

"It's a shame, though. I was really hoping I could've seen you shirtless for a longer period of time," Taehyung sighed jokingly, trying to throw that flirtatious statement out there.

"Well, we can arrange that," Jungkook smirked making Taehyung gasp and hit him lightly at his boldness.

"Shut up! I am a child of god," Taehyung laughed. Jungkook learned that day that he really really liked Taehyung's laugh. He could hear it every day if he could and would never get tired of it. Did he mention how precious Taehyung was just in fucking general? He was a masterpiece and Jungkook wanted to buy him from the most expensive art gallery and take him home.

They got to Jungkooks house in no time and Taehyung helped Jungkook get situated in his room and everything. Taehyung couldn't help but gaze around his room since it was his first time being in there. He noticed it was moderately clean, the only thing being messy was his computer chair that had multiple pieces of clothing on top of it.

His walls were dark blue with pieces of beautiful art along the walls. His bed was a good size to fit at least 3 people and it looked really comfortable. His room gave off a vibe as if you were reading in front of a window while it was raining outside yet the smell of his room was consisted of honey and roses. It was a scent that was kind of addicting since he's never smelt the combination; but it was beautiful.

Jungkook went to his closet and grabbed a clean shirt since he sweat through his previous one. He's gaining a fever and felt very weak and he should've stayed home but he couldn't afford to. He had schoolwork to do and practices to go to. He could not afford to be sick.

"T-Thank you, Tae. For taking me home and getting me help. If you need anything, please let me know." He mumbled shyly, which was out of character. He wasn't shy, he didn't respond with mumbles and whispers. He was loud and out there. He felt so out of place.

"Will do. Do you need anything else? Are you feeling better?" He asked as he got ready to leave. He assumed he wasn't wanted since he did his dues.

"Oh you're already leaving?" Jungkook widened his eyes that were filled with innocence. He couldn't just tell the guy who he barely knew that he didn't  want him to leave but if the latter was uncomfortable then he won't stop him.

"Well, I just don't want to be any more trouble, and also I gotta get back to my sibilings. Yoongi offered to watch them while I take care of you." Taehyung smiled fondly which made Jungkook muster up a small smile. He then furrowed his eyebrows at the "any more trouble" statement.

"You're not a bothersome Taehyung, if that's what you think." Jungkook looked at Taehyung boldly, but voice soft. He was being sincere but Taehyung had his insecurities and worries. They've been planted awhile back and now he thinks anyone could treat him the same way. He usually didn't want to talk about it but Jimin and Yoongi were the only people that knew about his insecurities.

"T-thanks for saying that. You need rest, though." Taehyung concluded, knowing that Jungkook was just being nice. He may be a really nice person but Taehyung gets worried at times when this voice pops up in his head. The voice usually tells him he's not that important and that no one doesn't really want him around. He's been told this by his ex but he tries not to think about him. It was hard to try to avoid his break up when everyone connects his image with his ex-boyfriend.

"Yeah, you're right." He mumbled, getting sleepy, "Ill text you later, okay?" He smiled sleepily while getting underneath his covers. 

"Okay, Jungkookie. Get some rest."

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