Taehyung was tired of always staying home, having nothing to do except watch as the time passes by, his life getting wasted away.

Although his phone was his only source of entertainment, after a while he became bored even of that. He couldn't do much on it anyway since Yoongi felt the need to put a password to all the apps he could possibly contact someone on, leaving him with only a few games. Of course, he was allowed to stay on other apps in the elder's presence so he could be assured Taehyung wasn't talking to anyone he wasn't supposed to.

He felt numb. He couldn't even leave the house during the other's absence.

Yoongi made sure of that by putting cameras around the house. Cameras Taehyung didn't even know the existence of, only finding out about it the day he disobeyed the elder, having to deal with the consequences later on.

*flashback*

He had to get out. The rules Yoongi was making Taehyung follow lately were too much. He felt like a caged animal, not allowed to do anything without the other's consent or in his absence. At first, he followed them. He was in a bad place mentally and just couldn't find the will to fight back. It always gets him nowhere anyway, so why even bother? The other slowly crushed his confidence making him doubt everything about himself.

As days were passing by, he thought more about the whole situation, about their relationship. Questioning when, how and why did things become so bad.

And one day, as if a light got switched on, he didn't even think twice before getting dressed and getting out of that hell hole.

Being the first time in a while he went out without Yoongi, it felt so freeing, the feeling so overwhelming he easily stopped the panicked and anxious thoughts from getting to him. Thoughts that were trying to make him go back, almost like a red alarm going off. Everything was all over the place.

And after all, Yoongi had to stay overtime at work, he could definitely make it back home before the other. He wouldn't suspect a thing.

That's why, he tried enjoying every single moment. Got himself some snacks, ice cream, some soda, and went to the park. Siting on a bench, he tried enjoying the scenery, smiling while watching people passing by, even playing with some dogs and cats.

He left his phone at home because he knew Yoongi could track down his location, as found the last time he went out with his friends.

Oh how he misses them...

Wanted to see them, talk to them, tell them how bad the situation has gotten but he couldn't. He was afraid it would be found out if he were to meet up with one of them.

And just like that, a few hours passed by. Luckily, he told Yoongi he was going to take a nap, buying him some time.

Although Tae was sad about having to go back, he couldn't risk it. Also, the anxiety that the elder might've called him and then went home because Tae wasn't answering only to find the house empty, was killing him.

Had a bad feeling that was the case, hence why the walk back home was a rushed one, almost running just to know the outcome because those thoughts just wouldn't give him peace.

He felt his heart drop. The car was there. He couldn't breathe.

Thankfully, the younger remembered Yoongi went with a colleague that day, before he could get into a full on panic attack. Also, the lights were off, another good sign.

Just like that, Taehyung cooked dinner as peaceful as someone in a similar situation could be, only waiting for the other's arrival.

"Tae, honey, I am home!" he jumped at the voice coming from outside the kitchen.

"There you are-" Yoongi stopped mid sentence, frozen on the spot. He was tired from work and also mad that Taehyung told him not to bother him during his nap. Going as far as turning off his notifications. Yoongi would've went straight home had his boss not been insisting on finishing their project.

And so, there he was after a long day, coming home to his boyfriend, finding out he had made a special dinner for both of them, lightning candles and placing some decorations around to set the mood.

He was pleasantly surprised and as he was watching the other he couldn't ignore Tae's puppy eyes filled with hope, lips set in a small smile. Before he knew it, he had pulled the younger in a tight embrace and only after that  giving him a sweet kiss.

"Thank you so much, Tae." he whispered as he pulled back, slowly opening his eyes, staring intensely. "I appreciate this a lot, my love. Let me get changed and I'll join you immediately." pecking him on the lips one last time, he turned away ready to head to their room.

As Taehyung turned his back to get both of them some wine, he failed to notice the elder stop at the doorway, hand tightening around the doorknob and head slowly turning to glare at the younger's back. After a moment, he continues his path, a smirk forming on his lips.

They made love that nigh.

Whether it was because Tae felt paranoid and tried to please the other as much as he could, as if to erase what happened that day, or maybe because somewhere deep down he still had feelings for Yoongi.

He could not deny it. He felt stupid, such feelings shouldn't exist after what the other put him through, feeling dumb for enjoying every little moment and sensation that night.

The next morning, he woke up in an empty bed, cursing himself for feeling hurt about this. Before he could overthink further, Yoongi entered the room, carrying his laptop.

Laying down, resting his head on his left hand, the right one caressing Tae's cheek, finger slowly tracing his features. He was looking at the younger with the softest smile that never failed to make the younger feel like his heart might explode.

"You thought I wouldn't know, didn't you?" Yoongi whispered, his expression still the same, only getting more intense watching Taehyung's expression turn into a horrified one. Several second passed by, both of them staring at each other in silence.

"Cat got your tongue?" he tilted his head, his smile only widening, looking almost creepy making Tae more frightened.

Seeing as the younger wouldn't talk any sooner, he rolled his eyes and turned on his laptop. Just like that, both of them sat in silence watching the screen.

To say that he was terrified, was an understatement. The camera was placed in a corner in the living room, hidden so well it could go unnoticed. Which it successfully did, as Taehyung had no idea although he sometimes spent so much time staring at each corner of the room in boredom.

"I really don't appreciate you disobeying me, love. And here I thought I could trust you." Yoongi made an exaggerated disappointed face, making the younger feel slightly guilty.

"Who knows, you might've cheated on me behind my back as well." his expression turned serious, slamming the laptop shut.

"I thought I could do something nice and give you some freedom, after all you were the one who begged for it. As the caring boyfriend that I am, I gave it to you. I only asked few things of you and yet, here we are..." he spoke in a monotone voice, looking Tae dead in the eyes.

"Tell me, do I have to bring you with me at work?" he quickly changed his expression into an excited one.

"Now that I think of it, that's an amazing idea! That way we can spend every. single. moment." Yoongi got closer and closer with each enunciated word.

"Together." he whispered in his ear, smirking when the younger shivered.

Taehyung did not want that at all! It was the only time he could spend alone, helping him stay sane. And now that he got a taste of freedom again, he didn't want it to be taken away from him even further.

*end of flashback*

And that's how he went back to not leaving the house without Yoongi's permission. The only difference is that now, he was feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable with all those cameras placed around.

After a long time of thinking, he could only come up with one option if he wanted to leave the house alone.

And that is getting a job.

Now all that matters is how he's going to tell Yoongi and how he'll react...

All he knows is that he'll try his best, before the last bit of sanity shatters.

A/N

Okkk so it's been a while 😀

Ngl, I forgot the storyline so while reading this again I was like damn did I write this?? I was so invested 😀

So, basically I was reading the comments to this story and that's the reason why I started writing this chapter. Goddamn it's been what, 3 years? are y'all ok?? 😭

I especially want to thank this amazing reader of mine: Taegis_daughter and I am sorry I am so late with this update. Just know that I love you and I am very thankful! ❤️

I am also thankful for everyone that's reading this and actually waiting for updates 💞

Love you alllll ❤️❤️❤️❤️

*the chapter is unedited, so I'm sorry if I made any mistakes*