Jungkook was sure God has favourites and today it seems like the raven head scored the favouritism card of choice.

"So Jungkook, you live on your own don't you?" Taehyung was walking towards his apartment complex while holding a brown bag in his arms, similarly having another bag on Jungkook's as well. Both the males decided to completely make use of their free time together chilling in Taehyung's home.

The brown head has always hosted his friend - Jin and Yoongi at his place when he can. He isn't the one to carry out a crazy party but he is never the less a social butterfly himself with constant hang out happening in his free time.

"Yea I do."

"No housemates or friends?" Taehyung recalls not seeing any additional space for a housemate in Jungkook's place as it's a single studio apartment. He asked out of curiosity.

"You've been to my house Tae. I can't possibly have a housemate or huge gatherings. Five people can easily be a crowd." Jungkook chuckled with a hearty laugh loving the idea of his studio apartment. He isn't the one to complain as it's not a lavish penthouse with million-dollar views. Jungkook is a simple man and he likes his lifestyle to be the same

"It might not be humongous but it's cosy and I love it."

"You do?" Jungkook turned to the side catching Taehyung slipping a curved smile for him.

"Yea. I hope we can hang out there again sometime."

Taehyung didn't know but Jungkook surely felt his heart skipping a beat. Seeing the brown head smile lifted Jungkook's mood a notch. The sweet little innocence of his boxy grin reminds Jungkook of the safe-haven he seems to search for.

"Sure."

"And...we are here." Taehyung stopped at the lobby entrance and opened the door for the raven head. Quickly and quietly, Taehyung guided the younger to the 10th floor and opened the dark wooden door to his humble abode.

"Welcome to my home!" Such a cheery tone resonating from the older's baritone putting an instant smile on Jungkook's face. As you might have predicted, Jungkook isn't the one to grace any parties or visit homes frequently. The only other he moves like his own is Louis & Hoseok's. The raven head has never even stepped into Jimin's house and they have been friends for 3 years.

"Wow." Jungkook gasped. It surely looked like a splash of rainbow and prints all over the bold choices in the older's house compared to Jungkook's monotone spectrum.

"Make yourself home Jungkook. I'll be right back and pass this to me." Taehyung took the brown grocery bag from the older one as he walked into the kitchen settling the items in place. Tonight, they decided to cook some glass noddles, grill beef and enjoy cans of beers.

"Give me a sec Kooks, I will have to shower from the work at the bakery."

Jungkook nodded as he continued to stand in between the kitchen and the living while Taehyung made his way to one of the door painted in emerald green while the other was a deep shade of purple.

The younger waited until he heard the door was fully closed before releasing the breath he was holding tight in his chest. He swiped his raven bangs back as he searched for a spot to seat while he waited for the older. The more time Jungkook spends with the brown head, the faster his blood level increases to his heart, pumping it to oblivion.

Once he was sure he settled on his seat and calmed down, Jungkook manages to focus on his surrounding and fully take in the view of the older's abode. A light feeling caved into his heart as he looked around to notice all the effort Taehyung has put into making his home scream of his personality.

Surely you won't be able to say much from his bakery which was aesthetically pleasing as fuck but a man with duality is our religion at this point. When it comes to Taehyung, Jungkook is sure that the older is a man of many surprises which he has yet to uncover.

"You like it?"

Jungkook's hand drop from the canvas painting he was admiring when his trance was broken by the deep honey voice he is growing to get intoxicated with. He didn't know how and when, but Jungkook caught himself standing at the corner of the living room which the older has turned into a painting station.

"Did you paint this?" Jungkook's finger's trailed down the canvas. It was a beautiful blend of red and blue. At the corner of the abstract painting, a hue of purple was visible as if claiming ownership for both the red and blue who reunited in destiny.

"Mhm, I do it when I'm in the mood. Wanna start cooking something?" Taehyung signalled towards the kitchen in which Jungkook nodded, leaving the piece of art behind with the artist himself.

"Did my place put you off guard? I know it's not everyone's cup of tea." Taehyung said when he noticed Jungkook scanning every single nook of his home. The younger isn't even subtle about it. Taehyung thought it's either he likes what he sees or he just hates it but chooses to remain diplomatic.

"I love it here." A small and warm smile appeared on Jungkook's face showing how he truly feels. It's not often he comes across a home filled with vibrant colours which won't be a staple on other homes. Somehow, all these pop of colours and designs only made it looked a thousand times edgier and screams high end.

"Really?" Taehyung grinned. For some reason, he wanted to know Jungkook's opinion more than anyone's at this point.

"Yep. I know my place is pretty plain and there isn't anything much." Jungkook consciously rubbed the back of his neck allowing his raven bangs to cover his doe eyes.

"Don't."

"Huh?" Jungkook's breath took another detour when he felt his vision coming clearer staring into the hazel orbs he melted into.

"Don't hide your eyes Jungkook. I love looking into them." Taehyung lightly pinched the younger's cheek making it flair. "And I think your home is perfect the way it looks Kook. It suits you and I think that's perfect."

"Thanks." Jungkook pushed his hair to the side, not wanting it to hide his eyes which Taehyung like seeing. The more he thinks about it, the hotter his cheeks felt. Thankfully, the older was so concentrated on washing some vegetables in the sink as he was talking about something which Jungkook has no idea about.

"...ok?"

"Huh? Um yea ok."

"Really? You don't mind?"

Jungkook scrunched his brows. What did Taehyung say and why did he say ok? Taehyung seems to be quite taken aback as his face lit up like a lightbulb. "Yea?" The raven head tries to question without showing the lack of attention he paid to the older. He was just too busy admiring his surrounding and the master of the view - Taehyung.

"Awesome. I will get the spare pillows ready. I need a lot for my own so I will get some spare ones for you. We can share the blanket." Taehyung showed a thumbs up with the same exhilarating expression on his face.

"Extra Pillows?"

"Mhm, you can't be sleeping on the couch as a guest now can't you? My bed is comfier." The brown head said indifferently as he continued to grab the ingredients he needs and work on seasoning the beef which he is ready to grill with butter and seasoning.

Shit. Did I just agree to him without hearing him? How can I back out now? I'm not ready for this. Stupid Jungkook! This is why you need to pay fucking attention.

Jungkook's mind was on a cursing spree as he continued to scold himself mentally for not actively listening to Taehyung causing him to be in a mess right now. He has no qualms with sleepover but right now, with Taehyung? Yes, there might be a big problem.

"Urm...are you going to just stand there and not help me?"

Taehyung noticed the younger was perplexed in a position and barely moved for the last 10 minutes while he got all his ingredients ready for cooking.

"What can I do to help?" Jungkook brushed aside his nervousness as he focused on helping the brown head who looked like he could use some hands. Taehyung is such a hardworking and kind man which Jungkook can't be wrong to claim as his friend. Whatever that trails in his heart for the older surely excites the ravenette but for now, Jungkook can't be grateful for the friend he has in Tae who is holding a few packs of garlic and noodles in either of his hands.

The duo kick off the cooking with maximum help that Jungkook can offer. This includes the washing of ingredients, constant taste testing and cleaning the dishes under Tae's watch. It was half to 7 when Taehyung finally finished the final dish as he plates it on the table.

"All done!" The brown head couldn't be prouder of his simple meals as this is what exactly he had in mind to enjoy for the night minus the sudden addition of Jungkook which he isn't complaining about.

"Thanks, Tae. They look delicious. I can't possibly cook like you." Jungkook said as they started to dig into the meal with a constant white noise courtesy of Taehyung's playlist spotted in the background. That is one of the things which Jungkook is aware of by now. Taehyung is never without his music and it's weirdly exciting how similar this part of him is with Jungkook. The younger is never without his music either.

"You seems to be quite generous with your diet these days, are you not planning on competing?" Taehyung took a sip of the beer to cleanse his palette as he continued to serve the beef to his plate.

Jungkook watched the older is a surprise. He was not expecting Taehyung to notice his changes in food or diet. They don't meet each other that often to notice daily habits or practices.

"How did you know that? Not even the boys knew when I'm on diet or not. Apart from Louie coz I have to tell him given he follows me most of the time for food."

Which is true. Louis is the only one who tails Jungkook most of the time accompanying the younger everywhere. Although in recent months, the male has been disappearing quite often for his schedule leaving Jungkook alone.

"I remember you telling me."

"Right...and yea, I have not signed up for anything new this coming month so I'm not too worried on the diet part." Jungkook's bunny grin was on display as he chucked another spoonful of food into his mouth.

"For someone who constantly goes on and off the diet, you have a very good control over your body." Taehyung munched as he looked over Jungkook scanning his body up and down.

"Are you checking me out?" Jungkook didn't know where did that confidence came from but it just did. He doesn't regret it though coz asking that question made Taehyung choke on his food as he continued to smile like it was nothing.

Taehyung collected his calm and looked over at the younger. "Yea, you do have a good body and I'm not gonna deny it. But, I think I look better." The older wiggle his brows provoking Jungkook who had his brows furrowed.

"No way! I work out 5 times a week and shred in places you can't even imagine." Jungkook playfully tilted his head to the side challenging the older who had a dark gaze lingering in his.

Taehyung does not like to be provoked. I repeat. Taehyung does not like to be provoked. He might be a kind soul but he isn't the one to take sass in without giving out.

"Then you can help my imagination by showing me Bambi."

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If you're wondering, no, next chapter won't be anyone jumping on anyone. :)
they will have some sweet moments instead.

Unusual rant:
I'm posting this chapter on Grammy 2021 day.
I'm sad and disappointed but not surprised. But if BTS said we are their greatest gift then
we are guys. I'm sure the boys will come out better and bigger than they already are.
2022 will be a shocker (in a good way) for western music. BTS have hurdled a lot of hardships, I'm sure our boys will continue to soar.
Grammy won't hold BTS down. BTS have the world wrapped around their fingers.
Sending all my love for the boys and to ARMYS.

Now let's wait for the next comeback and do unthinkable to trend them at No1 and Billboards.