~At the Reception~

(A/N: Just realized I didn't give any visuals of NamJin and Hoseok from last chapter. They look hot too! Here is their look for the wedding)

Third Person P.O.V

"Jimin-ah! I can't believe how fantastic this place looks!" Hoseok shouted from across the dance floor. Shortly behind him followed in Namjoon and Seokjin. Together again for the first time in months, the 7 men made their way towards the head table to enjoy the dinner.

"Taehyungie, I have to tell you that we had one of your recent photoshoot shots printed and hung up in our house. You looked so stunning." Jin clutched his heart as if he was having an attack "I can't believe my babiest babie is grown and looking hot in photoshoots."

"Jinnie, didn't I tell you not to embarrass Tae today?" Namjoon sighed as he glanced at the blushing younger male

"No, it's okay, I'm honored that you liked the picture so much to hang it up in your new home." Tae said happily, not noticing the way all of the boys kind of froze when he mentioned the 'new' house "I've gotta come see it while I'm here!"

"Uh yeah, we will make time for that!"

Jungkook hadn't been paying attention at all to this conversation. If you didn't know any better you would've thought he was a mannequin the way he was frozen in place, watching Taehyung interact with their hyungs. Paying attention to every detail. The crescents that formed in his eyes, his scrunched up nose and the way he brushed through his luscious blue locks every couple of minutes. If it weren't for the sudden kick to his shin, Jungkook was sure he would've stared at Taehyung all night.

"Yah! What was that for?!" He whipped his head in the direction of the kick only to find Yoongi and Jimin smirking at him devilishly.

"Jungkookie, just take a picture then you can stare at Taetae all night long." Jimin cooed while sticking out his tongue. The rest of the boys bursted into laughter and Jungkook's face flushed pink and got hot really fast. He was about to excuse himself to the restroom when he felt a soft and slender hand intertwine with his own under the table. He looked to his left to see Taehyung resting his head on his other palm, smiling at him like an angel. Yes Jungkook was certain he had died and gone to heaven because why else would an angel like Kim Taehyung be staring at him with such heart eyes.

Once their meal finished, Jimin and Yoongi made their way to the dance floor to partake in their first dance as husbands and everyone turned their chairs around to watch. Taehyung kept stealing glances at Jungkook who was watching their friends with awe. Tae leaned in and whispered softly "They look so happy, don't they? They're glowing."

The soft rasp in Taehyung's voice sent chills down Jungkook's spine and he turned to look at the older male, not realizing the close proximity and whenever he realized it his eyes betrayed him and trailed straight to Taehyung's plump pink lips. He would have turned away in that moment if he didn't notice the way Tae had began to lean in. Jungkook forgot for a moment that they were at a table with their hyungs and allowed his hand to caress Tae's nape pulling him in for a soft chaste kiss that left them both breathless...and their hyungs speechless.

They pulled away to return their glances towards the couple on the dancefloor whenever they heard coughing from the table behind them. Whenever they turned they suddenly realized what they had done and the fact that the three men at the table behind them don't know that they're together but not-really together.

"DID WE MISS SOMETHING?!" Hoseok whisper-yelled causing both of the younger's to look at each other and panic, not sure how to explain their situation because they didn't know yet what they were either.

Luckily for Jungkook, Taehyung took the reins and shook his head. "No hyung, you didn't. I couldn't help myself, Kookie looks so handsome tonight." Once again leaving the three males speechless and Jungkook a blushing mess.

Seokjin raised an eyebrow at Jungkook waiting for an explanation to which the younger just gave him a glare that said "please not now"

"I need to use the restroom, I'll be back." Taehyung stated before leaving the room. He desperately needed to be away from the tension suffocating that table.

Jungkook was cursing the older for abandoning him in this moment of terror but before he could escape himself he was stopped.

"Kook. Explain. Now. We don't live together for a couple months and now suddenly I don't even deserve to know whats happening in your love life?!" Seokjin was nearly shouting and visibly hurt

"Hyung, please, it's not like that. This is the first time I've seen Tae in months, really. We aren't anything right now...just enjoying each other's company. We've talked on the phone a few times and texted a bit but that's all. Honest, so PLEASE for the sake of my sanity and potential future with Tae...drop this. Please." and if Jungkook hadn't looked so damn adorable begging his hyungs as if they were his parents trying to impress his first love, Seokjin and Hoseok both were ready to scold the boy.

However there was no missing the twinkle in his eyes that they all know they haven't seen in so long. With an approving nod they all agreed to drop it and watch in silence as whatever was going to play out unfolded.

After an hour or so of music and dancing, Jungkook was feeling worried. Taehyung still hadn't returned from the bathroom and he decided to go after the older male. He made his way out into the vast hallways of the building and found no sign of Tae. Once he confirmed that he wasn't in the bathroom, he decided to head out the back. His breath hitched whenever he noticed a familiar silhouette standing underneath the pavilian outside.

"Tae?" he whispered but wasn't expecting to see the male with red puffy eyes upon turning around

"K-kookie...I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be out here for so long" Tae barely muttered the words without cracking his voice but his upset state didn't go unnoticed by the male who walked towards him.

"Baby, why is it that every time we're together I find you crying..." Jungkook was struggling to fight back his own tears now "You're killing me Tae..what's wrong?"

Taehyung couldn't help but smile at the worried man before him, he reached his hands up to his cheeks and cupped them gently, leaning in to peck his lips softly. "but love the difference this time is that these are tears of happiness." He smiled brightly, trying to assure the younger that his words are true

"What are you so happy about that it made you cry?" using the pad of his thumb to wipe away the tears that were still trickling down.

Taehyung took a deep breath before walking towards the side of the pavilian and leaning on it to view the stars. "Ahh, everything Jungkook-ah. You have n-no idea, how happy I felt in that moment at the table being scolded by the hyungs. Watching Yoongi and Jimin dancing happily. Holding your hand in a public setting. All of it. I'm overwhelmed with a happiness that I never thought I would feel again in my life." his breathing was faltering as his words began to crack "I've wanted this for so long. You have no idea how alone I felt all of those years. Bogum did his best, he really did, but we both knew that I wasn't in the best place. He may have never asked and I may have never vocalized it--but we both knew I'd never be happy until I was here again. With all of you. Especially you."

Taehyung turned around to face Jungkook who was standing in the middle of the pavilion speechless. "You know, don't you? You know that I've always been in love with you." coming out in a whisper as he was lost in the starry doe eyes in front of him.

Jungkook just made his way towards the older male until Tae felt the banister against his lower back. "Tae...I've been in love with you since I very first met you. I may not have known way back then that it was love--but now that I know what loving you feels like, I know that I've always felt this way too. I am so in love with you that it actually hurts my heart."

Taehyung allowed his hands to gently work their way from Jungkook's forearms which were holding onto the slab of wood he was leaned against--encasing him in between the two strong muscles. Caressing all the way up until his slender arms managed to snake around the younger males neck. Staring deeply into those eyes that he just knows holds every single galaxy in the sky. Without another minute passing Jungkook pressed their lips together. This time with a little more urgency then the one in the reception hall. This one was pouring out emotions. Years of emotions. From happiness to frustration to disappointment to hurt to longing and finally back to happiness--because they both knew now that there was nothing holding them back. They were allowed to love each other this time and neither of them had any intentions of stopping.

As if they forgot that they were standing in a pavilion at their best friends wedding, they're hands began exploring and they were both doing anything possible to feel each other closer. It wasn't until Jungkook managed to snake his hand under Tae's dress shirt to rub circles on his warm, golden skin that they were interrupted once again by a cough. They suddenly snapped out of their little world and turned their heads to see Namjoon and Jin standing at the entrance with wide eyes.

"You guys know you're allowed to leave whenever you want?" Namjoon chuckled the statement and Jin hit him "Babe, they obviously were trying to live out a romantic fantasy. I told you we didn't need to look for them"

Tae and Jungkook were flustered but hadn't stepped out of each other's embrace. Taehyung just stood there hand covering his mouth a giggling flustered mess, while Jungkook had his arms wrapped tightly around the older's middle with his chin resting on his shoulder.

"Well, we just wanted to make sure you guys were alive. We're gonna head back inside." and with that the two were left alone again.

"Kookie-"

"Baby"

Tae whipped around and starting laughing "You go first."

Jungkook wanted to argue that Taehyung could go first but he was too excited "I want to take you somewhere, can I?"

"You aren't kidnapping me, are you Jeon jungkook?" Tae winked as he slapped the younger on the arm before allowing his hand to gently fall and intertwine with Jungkook's again.

"That depends on your answer" with a smirk on his face that Taehyung wanted desperately to kiss off of his face, the older male just nodded his head yes and allowed Jungkook to lead him towards his car. Knowing that he would happily follow this muscle bunny anywhere in the world, from now on.

•••

Jungkook's heart was pounding through his chest whenever they arrived in front of his house. He had rehearsed what he would say a thousand times in the mirror and here he was completely unsure of what to say.

"Where are we Jungkook?"

"M-my house.."

Tae was speechless and a little sad, his plans of asking Jungkook to go house hunting with him were officially spoiled. "That's amazing! Why did you bring me here?" Trying his best not to sound disappointed

"W-well, all of the other hyungs have seen it and you haven't. I wanted you to know where I live now." Jungkook realizing his explanation was shitty, jumped out of the car and rushed to Tae's side, opening his door and taking his hand.

Taehyung couldn't make out the house until they reached the porch because the streetlights were dim but his eyes widened whenever he realized that this was his dream house, the one that he lost to a very eager buyer. Just as he was going to ask Jungkook a question the younger spoke up. "So what do you think? Wanna go inside?" and that bright bunny smile made Taehyung forget all of the disappointment building inside of him as Jungkook swung open the door and lead him inside by the small of his back.

It was obvious that Jungkook made changes to the house from the picture Taehyung had saw online but it was still the same cozy feeling that he loved. "Jungkookie, I love it! This house is perfect."

Jungkook felt his heart swelling at the older's words and couldn't wait to take him to the place he really wanted to. "So, there's actually another reason I brought you here."

Tae's eyes widened once again as he felt himself being pulled up the stairs. "JEON JUNGKOOK YOU REALLY MADE ME LEAVE THEIR WEDDING RECEPTION TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU"

Unable to stop his laughter from erupting he yanked Taehyung closer to him, pressing their bodies together. "Love, that isn't why I brought you here--but I can make an exception if you want" He smirked and winked at Tae causing the older to blush furiously and smack the younger on the head with a pout.

"Do me a favor and close your eyes until I say to open them okay?"

Reluctantly Taehyung closed his eyes and allowed the younger to lead him down the hallway and into a room.

"Before you open your eyes, I just need to say that I'm not asking or requesting anything of you...I just really wanted to do something for you and I want you to know that you are welcome here whenever you have photoshoots, or want to visit the hyungs, or anything else. and I also-"

Tae was getting impatient and laughed at the younger's babbling "Don't worry Kookie. I'm not going anywhere, just let me open my eyes!"

"Okay. Open them."

(A/N: Imagine this but instead of the black on the walls and island, it's this vvv)

Speechless doesn't even begin to describe the way Tae felt whenever he opened his eyes. Before him was the most beautiful closet he had ever seen. The fixtures were beautiful and the watercolored walls and countertops were beyond beautiful. Tears were flooding his eyes whenever he turned around and saw a wall filled with the most amazing artworks. His favorite paintings from all of the artists he loved but what caught his eye the most was the painting in the middle of the wall. One of him and Jungkook. He walked forward and ran his hands across the canvas. Trying really hard not to start sobbing because this was without a doubt the best thing anyone has ever done for him in his entire life.

"Jungkook..."

"Tae please don't be freaked out. I kno-"

"You think I'm freaked out? Oh my God. Jungkook I'm speechless, this is beautiful. Amazing. I just don't know what I did to deserve it. this is your house, shouldn't this elaborate closet be yours?"

"I have a plenty large closet in my bedroom, you know as well as I do that my wardrobe is minimal." He took the older males hands into his hands and brought them to his lips kissing them softly. "but I'm glad you like it. I wasn't lying when I saw I was never going to let you go again. I don't want you to stay in hotels or with Yoongi and Jimin when you visit Korea anymore. I want you to stay with me. Fill this room with whatever you need so that you never need for anything when you are here. I want you to always have a home to come to. I want you to always come home to me..."

It was with those exact words that Taehyung realized this was exactly where he was supposed to be. Here, in this house, his dream house--with Jungkook. All of the years of heartache and pain didn't matter anymore. He was sure that he would go through all of it again and again if it meant that he got to stand here, now. Feeling this absolute happiness.

"Kookie, I'm selling my house in Kyoto. I'm moving back to Korea."

Jungkook's heart was pounding. As excited as he was for Tae to be back, he was sad because he wouldn't have an excuse to have the older sleep over if he had his own home. "Oh...h-have you already purchased a home here?"

Taehyung smiled when he noticed Jungkook's nervous expression "Well, you see, I did. It was the perfect home. My DREAM home and I actually was going to take you to view it, and possibly ask you to move in with me.."

Jungkook was speechless and now pissed at himself for buying a house already when he could have lived with Tae, his thoughts were interupted when Tae finished speaking

"but that home was ripped from my grasp a couple months back. By an impatient buyer who offered cash the first day he saw the house."

With wide eyes Jungkook snapped his head up and met Taehyung's gaze who was flashing the biggest boxy smile. "Where was it?"

"Here. This was supposed to be the house that I bought for you and I." looking around the room before locking eyes with Jungkook once again "but it seems you beat me to the punch."

Jungkook couldn't believe that Tae was the other buyer for this home. If he hadn't already believed in destiny he surely did now. There was no way this was a coincidence. He jolted forward hoisting Tae up into his arms. Smashing their lips together as the older wrapped his legs around his torso and began carding his fingers through his hair.

He pulled away from the kiss and leaned their foreheads together. "Move in with me, Tae. Please."

Taehyung just smiled and kissed Jungkook's lips again. "Carry me to our room, Kookie."

and Jungkook was sure he had never walked so fast in his life.

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A/N: only a couple more chapters and epilogue are left 🥺