Taehyung and Jungkook are in 4th grade and have been best friends since kindergarten. Always following each other everywhere and whenever Taetae is crying because he was picked on for being obnoxious at recess, Jungoo takes his hand and pulls him to the side.

Then they start acting out silly skits to make him not sad anymore. And once they're done Jungoo gives him a big hug and says "I'll always be around to make you laugh again Hyungie"

♡¸.•*

And then they're in middle school and Taehyung has started to grow into his features. Both boys and girls are drawn to his good looks and deep voice. He's finally accepted. Meanwhile Jungkook is still pretty scrawny and hasn't learned how to smile properly.

Jungkook got pushed around every day for two weeks by some older guys at the football try outs. He was in his basement blowing off steam and didn't realize how out of it he was until he felt two arms wrap around him from behind tightly.. forcing him to stop punching the bag.

He finally broke down into Taehyung's arms and the older boy just ran his fingers through Jungkook's sweaty hair. "Don't worry about them Kookie. You're gonna show them one day." He murmurs pressing a soft kiss to his shoulder like they've done since they were kids.

♡¸.•*

And then they're in high school and Jungkook really did show them. He spent all of summer before freshman year at the gym and bulking up. He's the literal definition of fit. But Taehyung spent his summer drawing up designs...he's decided he wants to be a fashion designer.

They still hung out though. Jungkook working out in the basement while Taehyung has his sketch pad and sat in the corner. They're favorite music blaring through the speakers. But then Jungkook got a girlfriend.

Taehyung didn't mind. Jungkook always thought he'd never get one because he was so scrawny and awkward. So Taehyung was really happy for his best friend. Even when Jungkook stopped meeting him for their after school anime sessions.

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And then Taehyung has a suspicion. Well, he's always kind of known but was too pure to think about such things. He realizes that he's attracted to boys. It doesn't scare him though.

At least it didn't until someone posted a tweet about him watching some of the other guys change in the locker room and he got the shit best out of him for it. The number of slurs thrown his way during the beating couldn't be counted. Maybe because his head hurt too bad to think

And Taehyung has gotten so used to Jungkook being by his side that he didn't even bother fighting back. He was certain that Jungkook would be there any minute to help him..until he wasn't. When the beating finally stopped and they left him he sat in the locker room

Knees to his chest, sobbing relentlessly. He finally mustered the courage to go home but his heart stopped when he saw Jungkook sitting right outside of the locker room in the quad. Having a nice little study date with his girlfriend.

And Taehyung's never been mad at Jungkook before. He isn't even mad now, more disappointed in himself for still relying on his best friend after all these years.

So he stops.

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And then it's Senior year and Taehyung doesn't get bullied anymore and he has a boyfriend named Minjae who treats him like he's a god.

Jungkook isn't dating that girl anymore but it's fine because he's the Varsity captain and everyone knows he's going to get a full ride to SNU

And Taehyung isn't mad at Jungkook anymore for their falling out. Not that it was the younger's fault to begin with, because it was Taehyung's decision to drive the wedge.

Even though Jungkook had already started it, Taehyung shoved it all the way through until it wasn't even subtle anymore.

They aren't friends.

Neighbors? Yes

Acquaintances? Sure

but not friends.

So it catches Taehyung by surprise whenever it's opening night for the art student's senior exhibit and Jungkook is the first person to walk through the door. Holding a bouquet of flowers and a stuffed puppy.

"Congratulations Taetae" is what he whispered out whenever he handed the gift over to the blonde who is biting back a smile.

"What are you doing here, Kookie?"

And Jungkook looks almost offended

"I'm the one who told you, you could draw all those years ago. Of course I'm going to be here for your first ever exhibit as Vante" he huffs out and Taehyung giggles because Jungkook remembered the name he made up in 7th grade. His own artist alter ego.

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And then they were in college. Taehyung flew to the US to go to an art school in New York while Jungkook followed his scholarship to SNU.

They talk more than they did their last couple years of high school and send each other gifts and pictures often.

It's Winter break whenever Taehyung flies home to visit family and Jungkook notices immediately when the now vibrant red head of hair jumps out of the taxi.

He forgets all about the date he was on his way to as he shoves the keys in his pockets and runs.

"Tae!" He shouts when he finally reaches him and takes him up into a hug, lifting him a little bit making the other giggle.

"Hey Kookie!" He murmurs whenever he's back on the ground and Jungkook sees something he's never seen before on Taehyung.

A ring.

"W-what's that?" He chokes out and Taehyung is smiling so bright when he fiddles with the shiny silver band.

"Minjae proposed Kookie! We're getting married in New York this summer!" He squeals and Jungkook realizes something else he's never thought of.

Jungkook doesn't want Taehyung to marry Minjae.

Jungkook doesn't want Taehyung to marry anyone...

accept himself.

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And then years have passed and Jungkook is 24 and he's more certain than he was 5 years ago. 

Jungkook is in love with Taehyung.

Doesn't know when it happened, figures maybe he always was.

Maybe somewhere between the late night cuddle sessions, Marvel movie marathons and endless fits of laughter over lamb skewers and soju. That he always had a place for Taehyung in his heart he just didn't realizes what it was.

Until the moment he realized it was too late.

And he was okay with it. He was an amazing best man. Stood by Taehyung the whole way and even when Taehyung was completely wasted during his bachelor party and told Jungkook he wanted to kiss him. 

"Kookie.. please" he murmured against Jungkook's nape as he carried the man back to the hotel. "I can't... I've always wondered what it'd feel like if you kissed me. Just once.. please" is what he said and he's so drunk. So so drunk. Jungkook knows there's no way Taehyung would remember anything they did and as tempting as it is to have those lips on his own...

He said no.

Because Jungkook knew if he did he'd never let Taehyung say "I do" to Minjae and he wasn't going to ruin a relationship that was years in the making.

So he let Taehyung go.

♡¸.•*

And then Taehyung and Minjae ended up buying a house in the US, to Jungkook's dismay.

But they still kept in touch and Taehyung was on the first plane to Korea whenever Jungkook opened his own gym.

The man stood with faded minty hair, right next to Jungkook on the grand opening day and hopped on his back like a koala and held on tight throughout the entire ribbon cutting.

And then he was gone again and it's been months.

9 months to be exact since the grand opening.

3 years since Taehyung officially moved to the US.

4 years since Taehyung got married.

And Jungkook thinks he's done well these years. He isn't over Taehyung, doesn't think he ever will be.

But he's accepted it and has decided to start moving on.

♡¸.•*

And then Taehyung gets distant. Text messages are few and far between and they can go weeks without speaking.

Jungkook lets it go. Figures they can't be up each other's asses the rest of their lives. They're both adults with significant others and real jobs now.

And it's a bitter cold winter night whenever Jungkook is locking up the gym and turns to go to his car but sees Taehyung standing there.

Pitch black hair and tear filled eyes.

Jungkook is confused and whispers into the wind "Tae?"

Taehyung blinks a few times before he takes a step forward and whispers himself "I left him"

And now Jungkook is confused because last he heard everything was perfect for the couple.

"Why?" He asks, taking his own step forward and Taehyung does too

They're standing only an inch apart, the fog that the cold causes to leave their mouths is mixing together and Jungkook feels like his heart is going to beat out of his chest whenever Taehyung leans forward connecting their foreheads with a shaky breath

"S-stop me if I'm wrong" is what Taehyung mutters out, so quietly it's almost inadusible. And Jungkook is confused, so so confused until he feels two soft lips on his own.

And now he's drowning.

Drowning in the feeling. Sinking entirely into the palm of the the freezing hands that are clutching onto his biceps so tight he knows it will bruise but he doesn't care.

Now whenever he's dreamt of this for years and it's finally happening.

And neither of them realize how deep they're getting until a whimper leaves Taehyung's mouth as Jungkook's hands grip a little tight on his ass causing him to jump. Now Taehyung is in his arms and he knows that he's never letting go.

♡¸.•*

A/N: I was bored on my lunch break at work, so I hope you enjoy this little drabble.