Later on that evening

Taehyung's P.O.V

The two arrived back into Japan around 8 p.m. and to say that Taehyung was exhausted would be an understatement. He couldn't wait until Tuesday which would be the last time he stepped on a plane for hopefully a while. As the two shuffled their way towards a cab, Taehyung noticed that Jungkook wasn't behind him. Turning around frantically, wondering where the younger male ran off to. He was stopped by two strong arms coming around his shoulders, placing a warm cup in his hand and a kiss on his cheek.

He released a sigh and smiled into the kiss. "What's in the cup Kookie?"

"German Hot Chocolate! Something new to the menu at the Starbucks here."

"Thank God, I was hoping I wouldn't have to pretend to enjoy coffee"

Jungkook chuckled "You hate coffee, Tae. Why the hell would I buy you coffee?"

Once again Tae was rendered speechless, kicking himself for depriving his heart of this for so long. The person who truly knew him best and completed his soul. He just smiled and pecked Jungkook's lips sweetly before interlacing their fingers and leading him towards the cab.

The two were lying in Taehyung's bed, ready to sleep before they spent all day tomorrow packing. Taehyung had his body draped over Jungkook's with his fingers running through his hair. Taking in each other's taste with a soft, passionate kiss--that definitely involved some tongue. Only to be interrupted by a repeated string of pings from Taehyung's phone.

"Gah, this hyung-" before Tae could say anything else his phone was already ringing.

"Jungkook-ahh, I'm gonna take this on the balcony okay?"

Jungkook pouted while nodding his head, already missing the older males warmth. Taehyung blushed, wondering how he still felt like a school student around Jungkook.

"Jimin-ah"

"Words. Explanation."

"Aren't you supposed to be packing for your honeymoon? Where is Yoongi-hyung?"

"Right next to me, Tae. We both are wondering why the hell you've been leaving us hanging. Every trip to Seoul you check in with us almost hourly, yet this weekend--you seem to care less about keeping us informed. Come to find out your simply enjoying your time with Jungkookie."

Tae could hear the sulking tone in Jimin's voice and he cooed at the older's protective nature. "Yah, you and hyung act as if I'm your child. Need I remind you that I am an adult and am allowed to come and go as I please..."

"Tae of course you are, but...you know why we are like this...we just love you so much and are so glad to have you back in our lives. Everytime we don't hear from you--well--we can't help but be worried if we ever will again."

"You pabo. I'm not going anywhere, ever again. I think I'd die without you guys in my life Jiminie. Also I am sorry if you guys feel like I've been abandoning you for Jungkookie. You know that we've been a part for so long, we just kind of got lost in it--"

"And now he's flying to Kyoto with you? One weekend wasn't enough huh?" Jimin chuckled

Taehyung could hear Yoongi shouting off a string of questions and a lot of "shit heads and fuckers" in the background

"Well...I may or may not be moving back to Korea sooner than planned."

"WHAT?! WHEN! You didn't even tell me you found a house?!"

"About that..you know the house I was in love with? My dream house in Seoul?"

"Oh, did the other buyer end up backing out? That's great Tae!!"

"The other buyer, was Jungkookie..."

"Huh? Oh. Wait. Wait. Hold on. Wait. So Jungkook is giving up the house to you?"

"No...Jiminie--"

"OH MY GOD IS THAT WHAT YOU MEANT WHEN YOU SAID 'WE ARE BOTH AT HOME' OH MY GOD YOU GUYS ARE MOVING IN TOGETHER. Thank the lord baby Jesus!!"

"Well, what's the point in you calling me if I don't get to tell you my news myself..." Tae smiled into the phone at his best friend's outburst of excitement

"I'm sorry. I'm just so happy. Gah, Yoongs and I have been dealing with both of your asses for so long. This is such a relief. Ah, I'm not even mad anymore. Though don't think that because you have your man now that you can ignore us. I demand our daily facetimes for nighttime rituals Taehyung. No exceptions."

"Of course Jimin-ahhh..now would you PLEASE do me a favor and go get ready for your honeymoon?! In a week I will have so much to fill you in on. So please, go and kiss Yoongi-hyung for me. I love you both but fuck I don't want to talk to either of you until your honeymoon is over!!"

"Geez so harsh Taetae.. all we do is love you..."

"I love you too Min Jimin" Tae chuckled "I'm never gonna get tired of saying that. My heart is bursting"

"Goodnight Taetae. Use protection."

Tae was clutching his phone to his chest when he recalled his life just over 6 months ago..when he was standing on this same balcony. Heartbroken and longing for all of the things that he has now. He was going to miss this place. This home. He grew so much here. He ran away from his feelings for four years and turned around and accepted those same feelings here. Though there were many things he wishes could've been different--none of that mattered as long as the end result is where he is now and he swears that nothing could make this moment any better.

That is until he feels his favorite, strong arms encasing his torso and a warm breath on his neck. Jungkook nuzzling his nose into the crevice and humming softly. "You've been awhile, Tae"

"I know. Jiminie can be crazy sometimes." he chuckled and rested his head on Jungkook's shoulder. Staring up at the moon and all of the stars that seemed to shine brighter than they ever had, tonight. "Ya know, Kook?"

"hmmm"

"I stood in this exact place. The day that where are they now article was released. I thought of so many things that day. So many regrets." his voice hitched "and I didn't think that I would ever be able to make up for them. I've felt that way several times in my life, you know? Moments where I made mistakes and wasn't sure how I'd mend them. Somehow, every time from the day that we met...you ended up being what fixed all of my problems."

Jungkook was smiling into Tae's soft blue locks. Leaving light kisses all over his scalp.

"I'm just so grateful for you. I know that we were stupid back then a-and we didn't k-know anything but I know now...t-that we needed that. We needed to learn what the world was like, learn who we were." Tae turned himself around and laced his hands around Jungkook's neck "I needed those years, as hard as they were, in order to fully understand the role you played in my life. I'm in love with you Jeon Jungkook but not just because of what we were before. I'm in love with everything that you are now. So tender and caring. You never pressured me. You never did anything but love me an-"

Jungkook interrupted Tae's tearful rambling with the most loving kiss Tae had ever felt in his life. "I wasn't do-"

"I know, Tae. But baby I told you I'm so tired of you crying with me. I know we've been through a lot and I know there's a lot of things that we've never gotten to fully discuss but I'm fine with that. None of it matters. I'm here. We're here and in two days we will be on our way home. To our  home. So as much as I appreciate your words, and love listening to your voice. I don't need anything but your presence. I love you Taehyung. I love you so much. So please. Stop crying for me, for our past. Just smile. That's all I want for the rest of my life is to see your smile."

I'm so damn lucky. Is all that Taehyung could manage to think in his mind as he kissed the man in front of him.

"Let's get some rest, yeah?"

"Lets."

•••

"Seriously Tae... WHY DO YOU HAVE SO MANY TIES" Jungkook was in the middle of sealing the second box consisting ONLY of ties.

"Well, Jungkookie, I collect pretty things. Ties are pretty and fashionable. Forgive me for having style." Sticking his tongue out as he brought Jungkook another box to fill. "I do need more places to wear them though"

"Just wear them however you want, you're allowed to wear a tie anytime you want"

"Oh really? Anytime I want? Should I wear them to bed then?" stated with an eyebrow wiggle causing Jungkook to throw one at the older

"Kim Taehyung, as much as I love the image of you in nothing but a tie, I would really love to get all of your boxes packed and to the movers before dinner time. Soooo"

Taehyung stood up with a pout "fine, but don't you dare come for this ass later" he winked as he walked out of the room slowly leaving the younger cursing him in his mind.

Jungkook's P.O.V

After hours of packing up Taehyung's bedroom closet. He was finally finished and went to the living room where Tae was packing up any of his artworks that he wanted to bring home with them. He cooed whenever he saw the male cuddled up into a ball on the couch, sound asleep.

Deciding to take this moment to do some running, he left a note for Tae and grabbed his coat.

Now call him crazy, sure. He knew this much, he was indeed crazy absolutely crazy for Kim Taehyung. Finally having the chance to love the gorgeous male the way he has always wanted too, Jungkook was determined not to waste anymore time. He strolled down the streets of Kyoto until he came across a jeweler that he knew Tae was infatuated with, due to the many paparazzi shots he saw over the years of Tae shopping here. Once inside he understood exactly why, this jeweler was exactly Taehyung's taste. It wasn't your run of the mill, diamond shop. Every piece was unique, there were no cookie cutter pieces.

"Jeon Jungkook." He halted whenever he heard the small voice that he was all too familiar with

"Lisa...hi" Jungkook was taken back whenever the woman embraced him in a light hug "how are you Jungkookie?"

"I'm great..actually I'm really perfect" he rubbed his neck shyly feeling a tad guilty

"I can tell. You're glowing ya know. Here to pick something out for Taehyungie?"

His eyes widened wondering how she could possibly know that. There was nothing public of their relationship. "Um..I-"

"Ahhh, you haven't been on social much have you? Silly Kookie. Did you really think that Korea's former 'Power Ship'  could be out together without reporters snapping shots? You guys are all over insta!" she giggled pulling out her phone, showing Jungkook recent posts that captured him and Tae, unknowingly.

"Wow, they're no joke. Yeah we were tied up in Jimin and Yoongi-hyung's wedding, so we haven't been on social much."

"I'm glad you're happy, Jungkook. The owner over there, Mila, she has a love for Taehyungie. She is the person he always goes to here--she will surely be able to help you with whatever you're out to buy." She winked before ruffling Jungkook's hair and heading towards the door

"T-thank you, Lisa."

After she left the store he turned to see a frail woman, couldn't be older than thirty, standing behind the counter. He also happened to notice an ancient photocard in her phone case. One that he himself, owns. "Are you Mila?" He said with a smile and the girl gasped

"OH MY STARS, Jeon Jungkook. The rumors are true. Wow. I can't believe Taehyungie hasn't told me anything, I'm so hurt, how dare he-" The girl was mumbling curses to herself before she suddenly stopped herself and felt embarrassment flush over her body "Oh, I'm so sorry Mr. Jeon. Oh my. Please forgive me."

He just smiled at her softly "Anyone who is a friend of Taehyung's is a friend of mine." feeling bold making such a statement but hell, it felt really good.

"So um.. how can I help you Jungkook-ssi?"

"Well, I hear you are my Tae's personal favorite jeweler" causing the girl to blush at the statment..before she was a jeweler she was a hardcore ARMY and it was in this moment that she realized her phone still displayed her Taehyung photocard and she felt even more embarrassed...quickly flipping her phone around.

"Y-yes. I have crafted many pieces of jewelry for Taehyungie. What are you looking for?"

"Well...seeing as you are very close with him. I'm going to need this to remain a secret, can you do that?"

"Of course. Of course. This is business after-all."

"Well Mila. I would one day in the future, like to ask Taehyung-ah to marry me but we are leaving Japan very soon and I know that there isn't a jewler in all of Korea that can produce something worthy of him." Jungkook reached into his pocket and pulled out a small card with his contact information "I'm assuming you already know his sizing, considering the vast amount of rings I packed up from his home this morning" they both laughed

"Yes. Yes. Taehyungie loves rings. B-but don't you have a suggestion or a vision? I c-can't possibly make it up on my own."

Jungkook shook his head "No. Any vision I have would be clouded with what I think Taehyung wants but the truth is you have been crafting jewelry for him for years now, right? So I think you are exactly who should be in charge of the design. All that I ask is that it somehow manages to be beautiful enough to be worthy of him--which we both know is nearly impossible."

"U-um.. okay Jungkook-ssi.. I will do my best to craft a ring worth of Taehyungie.."

"Please contact me whenever it is finished, I will arrange payment once you know how much you need. Also I will fly to pick it up myself. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon, Mila." He shook the girls hand and began to leave the store.

"Thank you." She bowed

Jungkook was beaming the entire way back to Tae's. He couldn't believe how much has changed in his life but he knew that there was nothing more he could ask for. His already great mood only heightened in intensity whenever he turned the corner onto that street in Kyoto that he has grown to love almost as much as his own home, to see the most beautiful man in the world leaning on the balcony. Whenever Taehyung noticed Jungkook on the sidewalk he smiled the biggest boxy grin and waved frantically. Jungkook returned the wave with a flying kiss before he sped up to run into the house.

Yep, I want to come home to this for the rest of my life.

💜

A/N: 2 more chapters and an epilogue. Then we are finished, loves. Thank you to anyone who has given this book a chance. If you like it mayhaps you could leave a vote? or a comment? it would really mean a lot to me.

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