❝If I see you again
I will look into your eyes
And say, "I missed you."❞

⊱•──────༺♡༻─────•⊰

Before things could get serious, the staff immediately took Jungkook to the hospital. Taehyung was requested to stay back because he has a busy schedule ahead tomorrow and him visiting the hospital would only send more attention and sparkle rumors.

Taehyung made sure all the required work was done and they take care of Jungkook. He also asked them to inform him about the condition of his bodyguard once they reached.

Taehyung felt so bad. First Jungkook got hurt, partly because of his fault, second he was not even able to go and visit him. Perfect.

Taehyung's day began with the photo shoot for a clothing line with Jimin. He was present physically but his mind was far away.

The photogenic, chirpy Taehyung was far gone, lost in thoughts and Jimin knew why. He knew his best friend would be tripping in guilt for what happened and also because even after so many takes, Taehyung just couldn't focus.

The usual triple S being absent today.

Taehyung huffed annoyed at how the makeup and hair stylists swarmed around him once the director yelled 'cut'. He felt suffocated and hated this feeling right now. Luckily, Jimin walked in on time and asked them to move away.

Jimin stood behind him, massaging his temples, soothing the idol's blaring headache.

"Taetae, let's take a break?" He asked and Taehyung nodded, flipping the hair from his sight using his fingers.

"I'm sorry Jiminie, I'm wasting your time too. I was so excited for this shoot but fuck, I just can't focus. My head also decided to bail on me." Taehyung said honestly and Jimin sat on a chair beside his, playing with his hair softly.

"It's okay Tae, don't worry about it. I know why you are like this but try to push those thoughts away okay? Once this is over, you can probably go meet him." Jimin suggested and Taehyung pouted.

"No Chim, I have the recording today too. I already feel so fucked up. What if I don't get to see him today?" He couldn't help the anxiety bubbling inside his chest, driving him impatient.

"Of course not. You definitely will, Tae."

"I wonder how he is. It was heavy, it would have hurt him a lot."

"Aww, look at you, all worried and pouting. He will be alright. May I suggest soulmate-bestfriend-Jiminie hug?"

Taehyung nodded and leaned onto his friend who hugged him tight.

"Oh boy, Taetae is so whipped for a muscle pig. I'm not even surprised because you drool over him every single chance you get."

"Jiminie~~""

Taehyung playfully pushed his friend who giggled at his friend.

~•༻✧༺•~

Jungkook leaned onto his head rest, adjusting himself as the bandage sat thick around his neck. There was noticeable swelling and redness on his shoulder joints and the doctor advised him to rest thoroughly for a week.

Seokjin dropped by as soon as the staff informed him. His eyes landing on his bro with worry. The bodyguard passed a weak smile, looking at the basket of fruits with a 'get well soon' card in it.

"Yah! You think you are some K-drama actor? Are you pulling stunts to impress Taehyung? Is that what this is? I was so worried for you, you coconut head."

"Ah Hyung~~ No, it was an accident. I tried my best to protect Tae and then this happened." He explained sheepishly.

Seokjin nodded and sat down, then narrowing his eyes once he noticed how Jungkook had called his boss 'Tae'.

"Tae? Since when do you call him Tae?" He asked and Jungkook froze in realization.

"Um, i-it's nothing new. Fans call him this way, don't they?" Jungkook reasoned out and Seokjin hummed in agreement.

"Don't put yourself in trouble again Jungkook-ah. Okay?" Jungkook nodded his head and smiled at his Hyung.

"But tell me this, Jungkookie, how are you helping yourself around him? Like you are 'the #1 fanboy' and he looks way too ethereal in real life." Seokjin asked curiously.

"I don't know how but I haven't been caught drooling. Yet."

"Hmm. Maybe being around a handsome guy like me helped, didn't it?"

"Yes Hyung, you did. Also because he is humble and kind, more than I thought he would be. I can't look at him in the eye but he has this aura that pulls me close, makes me want to stick around him all the time. He even sent flowers today." Jungkook confessed dreamingly, eyes wandering over to the violet daisies.

"Horribly cute. You are so meant to be his bodyguard." Jungkook chuckled at the elder's words and nodded softly.

"But is this all that you want?" Seokjin asked and Jungkook turned to see him in confusion.

"What do you mean Hyung?"

"You said you want to be around him, but is it only as his bodyguard? As far as I know, you are crazy about him. I still remember you telling me to buy tons of ice cream to cry with because you couldn't tolerate his collaboration with that American singer."

Jungkook spaced out, his mind registering what Seokjin said was a matter of fact and also he had no clue of what the future held.

Jungkook sighed, looking away. It was true, he had no answer for that. He had never imagined him with anyone else, this may sound delusional or some sort of utopian thinking but for Jungkook this was real in his own world but now that he was with Taehyung, could he accept the fact that he was just a bodyguard?

~•༻✧༺•~

Somehow the shoot ended well with Jimin's encouragement and Taehyung couldn't be more thankful for it. His soulmate is always in for rescue.

After bidding Jimin bye, Taehyung left to the studio for the recording and was greeted by the sight of his grumpy brother, working on the track samples.

Taehyung walked behind him, covering his brother's eyes who recognised him by his gentle touch.

"Tae..." Yoongi said and Taehyung whined and slumped to the chair.

"Yes, Producer Min- nim."

"Did you eat?" His brother asked without sparing a glance at him and Taehyung rolled his eyes.

"I did. Did you?" His brother nodded quickly, eyes still focusing on his computer screen.

"Hyung~~ What do you think of a new hair color? I'm like, so done with this bleached hair." Taehyung whined and his brother finally turned to face him.

"Why do you want to change? There's nothing wrong with it."

"I know but it's boring. What do you think about aqua blue?"

"It's hair color Tae, not some DIY shirt that you want to make."

"Duh, it will still look cute on me. Pretty pwease?"

"Damnit." The doe eyes always tricking the older Min to agree.

"Whatever. Your hair, your problem." Min Yoongi finally gave up and Taehyung grinned.

~•༻✧༺•~

The recording was done around eight in the evening and the idol's schedule was finally cleared by then. Taehyung smiled relieved and immediately thought of visiting Jeonie. He could drive himself to the hospital, he thought.

"Alright Hyungie. I'm leaving now. Love you, bye." Taehyung said casually and picked up his stuff to leave and his brother nodded in return.

"I said bye, and love you." Taehyung pressed on his words and his brother nodded again.

"I said, I love you."

"I'm not deaf, I heard it."

"Then say it back."

"Thank you, Taehyung."

"Ah Hyung~~~ Why don't you say it back?"

"Taehyung~~"

"I'm not leaving unless you say it back. Say that you love me." Taehyung whined and his brother grunted, a small smile hidden beneath.

"I love you." He replied, almost inaudible.

"Louder."

"I love you! Now go away." Taehyung chuckled at the way his brother got embarrassed. Such a shy man for his usual rudeness.

"And Tae?"

"Yeah?"

"Mr. Kang is right outside. He will be your guard until that Jeon guy recovers." Yoongi informed and Taehyung stood still, scoffed annoyed. His brother was unbelievable.

"The heck? I don't remember asking you for a bodyguard."

"You don't have to ask, I can't risk sending you alone. You know the paparazzi and fans Taehyung."

"I can take care of it, Hyung."

"I never said that you can't. Kang will only stay as a temporary arrangement until your old guard joins back."

"I don't need any temporary arrangement." Taehyung said, crossing his arms very much annoyed.

"You do." Min Yoongi said in a firm and serious tone once he met him with Taehyung's, the idol knew he had no choice.

"I'm taking back my 'I love you'." Taehyung huffed in anger and left the studio. He walked outside only to see that annoying uncle, Mr. Kang waiting for him by the car. Mr. Kang was one of the oldest guards of Yoongi.

The frown never left Taehyung's face when he got into the backseat, no handsome hunk in the driver's seat. With arms crossed over his chest, he peered out of his tinted window, irritated and angry.

"I'll get you back for this Hyung." Taehyung mumbled to himself.

"Did you say something sir?" Mr. Kang asked.

"Take me to the city hospital." He ordered and his bodyguard nodded.

~•༻✧༺•~

As soon as they reached, Taehyung got out, not waiting for his guard. Though he had his mask, glasses and a cap for disguise, he wouldn't risk being in the public's eye that way.

He asked Kang to talk with the receptionist about Jungkook, informing his temporary Uncle to wait, Taehyung quickly took the elevator to his actual bodyguard's room.

Jungkook sat with his back resting against the fold of the bed, eyes boring on the TV screen as he switched the channels.

"This sucks." He whined and Seokjin took the remote to switch it to music where Taehyung was performing his hit song, Singularity. The iconic long coat and those killing expressions never fail to catch Jungkook's breath.

"Hyung knows the best." He said and Seokjin winked before sitting down on the stool but before he could, he heard a knock on the door. Jungkook followed his actions and saw Min Taehyung standing by the door?

Wow.

"Hello, Seokjin." Taehyung greeted Seokjin, a polite smile in his lips.

"Uh- hello Sir."

The silly smile on Taehyung's lips was visible when he saw himself on the TV screen then immediately looked at Jungkook who panicked and stood up.

"No, no. Jeonie don't. Please sit." Taehyung rushed to him, urging him to sit and Jungkook gulped.

"How are you feeling?" Taehyung asked, eyes shiny, reflecting his worries as he sat down beside Jungkook who was still nervous. Taking this opportunity, Seokjin quickly shut down the music. He sat down quietly, reading their actions and conversation.

"I, I'm good." Jungkook replied and Taehyung fixed his gaze at his plastered arm and shoulder joint.

"Does it hurt a lot? I'm so sorry it happened. It's my fault." Taehyung whispered and Jungkook shook his head immediately.

"No sir, it's not your fault that the equipment was shaky. Please, don't blame yourself."

"But you still got hurt for no reason." Taehyung whispered sadly again and Jungkook's gaze softened.

"It's okay Sir. I'm alright. Glad to know you are fine too, Ta- S-sir." He cursed at himself for the twisting of his tongue at the end.

"I'm fine because of you. Thank you Jeonie. Hope you liked the flowers."

"Thank you for sending them sir. I really appreciate it."

"And Jeonie...."

"Yes sir?"

"I hope you get well soon. My Hyung dropped me with a temporary guard until you recover."

"What? I mean-"

"Yeah... He is too boring." Taehyung pouted and Jungkook tried his best not to show the shock in his face.

"Don't worry sir, I will try my best to recover soon." Jungkook said firmly, eyes flaming as he was fuming in anger after the mention of another man in his place.

"But the doctor said a week's rest." Seokjin let out softly in between and Taehyung turned to face him.

"Oh, is it? That would be okay. I just want you to be alright Jeonie. Be sure that you are completely fine before returning, okay?"

Taehyung said genuinely and Jungkook literally melted down like wax near fire once he heard those words filled with so much care.

"I definitely will, sir." He whispered, eyes locked with Taehyung who passed him a wide smile.

Seokjin witnessed the two with suspicious eyes, they two certainly don't behave like idols and bodyguards.

"They are so into each other. Damn. I hope they realise it soon."

~•༻✧༺•~

Jungkook never imagined that this would be the toughest week of his entire existence. He dreaded his stay in the hospital and he missed being around Taehyung so much, very salty that he wasn't able to protect and care for the idol all this while.

On the other side, Taehyung was packed with the work for his comeback and for the photo shoots but he never forgot to send fresh flowers every day for his recovering bodyguard.

Only when they were far apart did Taehyung realize how much Jungkook's presence affected him. Unlike the temporary guard who seemed so monotonous and robotic, Jeonie did everything, right from waking him up, carrying him whenever he wanted to, making him good breakfasts, he did everything Taehyung wanted. It was not just him ordering things to be done. The man made him feel safe, for the first time after so long.

Plus Jungkook was very caring. He didn't always have to mention things because Jungkook would already have noticed it before him.

The bodyguard always made sure that his idol was eating well, staying hydrated and had lip balm properly applied on his plum lips if they were chapped.

In short, he was a bumper package in the form of a bodyguard. Despite their short interactions and teasing, Taehyung became habitual of the said male's presence around.

Taehyung woke up and had just showered, hair still wet in his silk robe. He walked downstairs to find his breakfast.

What Taehyung didn't expect to see instead of his breakfast was Jeon Jungkook, all glory in his black suit. He stood straight with his earpiece fixed, watch in his right hand, the badge hung proud on his coat.

"Jeonie!"

"Good morning, sir." Jungkook greeted and Taehyung stood in front, surprised.

"You are back? Really?" Taehyung whispered, eyes wandering on Jungkook's face who had his eyes stuck on Taehyung. The bodyguard still had a shoulder brace for safety.

"Couldn't let you stay bothered by the other guard. As I promised, Jeon Jungkook is back on duty, sir." He said firmly and Taehyung couldn't be happier, his bodyguard, his Jeonie was back.

Taehyung went in for a hug, for an amazingly beautiful bear hug, stumbling Jungkook in his hold. Jungkook widened his eyes, heart thumping in his chest, feeling the embrace.

I'll get hurt all over again if this is what I get as a present. Best day of my life. Wow, wow, wow.

Taehyung carefully wrapped his arms around Jungkook's waist, not wanting to hurt his shoulders. He held onto him soft yet close.

Jungkook's heart fluttered by the subtle ways Taehyung chose to show his gentleness. The boy was so precious to him and Jungkook then softly wrapped his arms around the idol's shoulders.

Jungkook closed his eyes at the contact, fireworks bursting inside his chest and butterflies flying alive all over at once. Did he mention that he adored the feeling of holding Taehyung, blooming like a beautiful flower all over himself?

The connection between them felt so familiar, some sort of relief gushing in like it was from ages ago. Once they were in embrace, in touch, neither of them wanted to pull away, forgetting everything else around automatically.

Jungkook looked down, a pink blush appearing on his cheeks which Taehyung noticed when he pulled away. He chuckled and gave a firm pat on his Jeonie's chest, applauding for his courage and strength.

"So happy to see you back, Jeonie."

"Me too, sir."

"And hey, I don't want you to stay uncomfortable. Why don't you wear your casual clothes?"

"But sir, I'm supposed to wear my uniform...." Jungkook trailed.

"What matters the most is your comfort Jungkook. You have my permission okay?"

The best part of staying around with Taehyung is that he never fails to impress Jungkook, those words hold so much compassion and care.

They say that real beauty is when what lies inside hearts attracts. Taehyung isn't just a beauty, he is everything that beauty and grace can ever define, in and out.

And, of course Jungkook fell for the beauty head over heels, all over again. Very much ready to fall into this bliss all over again, even over a thousand times.

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And the sha la la la~~~ had begin.

Unexpected things are on the way.

Hope you guys enjoyed!