It's not that they wanted to show up late to work. Obviously, neither Jeongguk nor Taehyung enjoyed sneaking into their workplace, dodging their workmates who've arrived before them in the process and then in a ninja-like manner slipping into the confines of each of their offices.

Of course they had their priorities straightened out.

They were adults after all.

However as much they'd like to consider themselves as grown ups, sometimes the smallest thing could cause an ironically big distraction, pivoting them away from all those so-called 'adult responsibilities'. 

On this fine morning, the weather was rather cold with the dim sun hiding behind the clouds like a shy kid peeking from behind the curtains of a window, watching the other kids in the neighborhood ride their bikes down the street together. Just the color of the surroundings seemed a hue duller but it would probably get brighter later; once the day fully awakens. The time was only seven something now. 

Far away in the corner of the building where Taehyung worked at, a car was parked under a big tree being isolated from all the other vehicles which lined the road there. The tree's branches stretched out over the top of the car with its leaves occasionally falling onto it when the chill wind blew.

Through the tinted windows of the Mini Cooper, a young couple was in the midst of a heated make out session. It wasn't planned, really. Okay, Jeongguk admitted that he initiated the first move but in his defense, Taehyung was giving him a lecture. 

And let's be honest, no one wants a lecture at seven fifteen in the fucking morning. 

It all started with an innocent kiss with Jeongguk leaning over the gear compartment to reach his boyfriend. Taehyung's words were abruptly cut off. So mission accomplished then. The lecturing stopped. 

But something else started. The kiss really took Taehyung by surprise and he was soon left staring at Jeongguk with parted lips and a stirring in his gut. With the newfound bravery that had been growing within him lately, he respectfully felt that the kiss could not go unanswered. 

Three breathless exhales poured out his mouth before the impatient voice in his head persuaded him to lean over to Jeongguk. 

Their lips touched lightly at first, both of them not sure what was about to unfold. Though the need to taste each other right now was mutual. Slowly, Taehyung parted his lips and captured Jeongguk's thin upper lip with just a tiny bit of pressure added into the act. 

He felt the softness of Jeongguk's lip melting in between his and parted his lips wider this time before repeating the same blissful movement. Then he did it again. And again. And again. 

Soon, Taehyung's soft gentle kisses turned rougher with his fingers tangled through the back of Jeongguk's head gripping a handful of his hair there. He pushed harder into the kiss now, sucking hard on the lip in between his. With one last strained kiss due to lack of air in Taehyung's lungs, he finally pulled back.

Through his panting state, a devilish smile made its way to Taehyung's face as he saw that Jeongguk's upper lip was bright red now as it shone with his saliva on it.

That wasn't the only thing red there. Jeongguk's entire face turned a deep shade of red as his eyes stared back at Taehyung with surprise glistening on them. Taehyung watched how Jeongguk swallowed hard, licking over his shiny lips once as he blinked multiple times to snap out of his daze.

"Come here now." Jeongguk spoke out in a hasty manner.

Taehyung didn't need to be told twice as he obeyed right away. In the next few seconds, he found himself in a position he'd been in countless times already; back against the steering wheel, straddling the younger man as their lips molded together with the desires filling them up before this now pouring out in abundance into the atmosphere between them.

Each second that ticked away with them both looking to face another late entry to work felt insignificant right now. The only thing that mattered was how good it felt to be in each other's embrace.

Their kiss turned heavy and soon Taehyung felt Jeongguk swipe his tongue over his bottom lip before darting it right into his mouth with such abruptness. At the same time, one of his hands trailed up Taehyung's right thigh. The man's thumb was dangerously running along the inner side of his thigh and this caused a jerk in Taehyung's body and with the intense heat from the kiss, he couldn't help but to let out a deep moan. 

The sinful noise emitted from Taehyung vibrated through their kiss and Jeongguk was way more aroused now than he was before. How could someone sound this hot?

And so Jeongguk pulled back momentarily with a hand rising up to Taehyung's parted lips. His sharp eyes focused on the shiny gloss coating Taehyung's bottom lip. He proceeded to smooth his thumb over the wet skin of the other's lip feeling Taehyung's hot breaths of air blow against his hand. 

"Have I ever told you how much I love hearing your voice like that?" Jeongguk asked in a low tone, moving his gaze up to meet his boyfriend's.

Yes, you have. A billion times actually... Taehyung wanted to say.

Instead, a shy smile adorned his red face. 

Jeongguk saw that smile and couldn't fight his own smile from appearing on his lips.

Then the brunet's smile suddenly faltered a little bit. A serious expression overcame him. "Promise me that you'll be here right after I'm done with work. And we'll go home together."

A subtle chuckle left Jeongguk. "I promise, Sweetheart." 

Taehyung held the other's eyes for a moment before moving his gaze down. He took one of Jeongguk's hands in his, letting his attention fall onto the now faint bruises coating the back of that hand. With a sigh, the tip of his fingers traced over those bruises in a feather-like touch.  

He could not stop the apprehensive feeling from polluting his mind. He wanted to be next to Jeongguk all the time now. He hated himself for not seeing the signs, for not noticing how much his boyfriend was struggling on his own. 

"Hey," A hand made its way to the side of his face, tucking a loose piece of hair behind his ear. "Don't worry about it okay. I won't go there." Jeongguk's gentle voice assured him.

Taehyung kept quiet and just nodded weakly. He believed Jeongguk of course. Although, there were all those 'what ifs' clouding his head; what if something bad happened to the raven-head at work and he couldn't control it again. What if he goes boxing again and worsened the healing bruises on his hands to new fresh ones? What if he-

"Don't do that." A voice intercepted his rambling thoughts.

"Do what?" 

"Overthinking everything again."

Taehyung chuckled lightly, shaking his head. 

Jeongguk knew him too well.

In the next moment, Taehyung's eyes fluttered shut as Jeongguk ran a hand through his hair affectionately, letting it to then rest at the back of his neck. A pleasant sigh escaped his lips. This man's touch was just so addictive like a drug, really. And Taehyung was way past the limit for being overdosed with this 'drug'... oh this fucking wonderful splendid drug.

"I'll wait for you right here and then I'll take you home."

And these words... oh god. It made everything sound so comforting and serious- well, they were in a serious relationship but sometimes... sometimes it felt surreal to Taehyung. But then Jeongguk's always there to remind him that this was all so real, that they were real.

"Okay." He finally mumbled.

After that, it looked like Jeongguk was about to say something else. Although before he could, Taehyung was quick to wrap his arms around him. He buried his face deeper into the side of Jeongguk's neck, breathing in deeply. He felt even more calmer now. 

He just needed a hug.

A small smile made its way to his face when he felt Jeongguk hug him back. Nothing else was said after that. The two of them basking in the warmth and scent of each other. As cliché as it sounded, everything felt perfect right now.

And to think... they'd both have to pull away from each other and get to work after this. It certainly wasn't fair.

But then again, was anything ever fair in their lives?