"Shit— sorry I was looking for my fiancé, are you alright?" he extends a hand to the man he just knocked over and eyes widen when said man smiles in return.

"It's your lucky day, you found me" the stranger winks, taking Taehyung's hand as he stands up.

"Jungkook.." he introduces with a smile, lingering hold on a Taehyung's hand a little too long.

"Tae-Taehyung" he coughs, feels flustered by the obvious flirting.

"Well Taehyung, if you don't find your fiancé. I'll be over at the corner cafe in an hour"

Jungkook blows a flying kiss before turning to walk away and Taehyung isn't sure why but suddenly, he thinks his schedule has cleared up for an hour from now.

💐

"I can't believe you actually showed up"

"I can't believe you still flirted with me despite knowing I have a fiancé" he returned with a raised brow earning a soft chuckle from the man sitting at the booth.

"You said fiancé, but I don't see any ring?"

Taehyung's thumb rubs over the space where a silver band used to sit, he slides into the booth with a sigh.

"I guess now is where I tell you I was meeting my fiancé, to give him his ring back" he smiles sadly and Jungkook's mouth gapes

"He was cheating on me"

"Oh, so you were engaged to an idiot? That's unfortunate for him but so fortunate for me because hell— you're gorgeous" his eyes are all over Taehyung who attempts to muffle his laughter with his hand

"Are you always this flirty?"

Jungkook smirks, taking a sip of his drink, "only when I see someone I don't want to risk missing out on"

Taehyung hums in response.

Thinks maybe what started as a day facing a bitter end might have turned into a nice beginning.

💐

He couldn't have told you what prompted him to agree to meet Jungkook again.

Would like to say it's all due to the man's devilish good looks but knows better.

Knows there was something so captivating about the way Jungkook stared at him.

Which is exactly what led him here..

"Ah, you remembered!" He hears when he approaches the park bench that Jungkook told him he'd wait at.

"Y'know, this is the 21st century, you could've asked for my phone number"

Jungkook pats the seat next to him on the bench, "Too easy. If I had done that, I'd never know if you were actually interested in me or not."

Taehyung quirks a brow playfully, "so me agreeing to have a friendly dinner with you means I'm interested?"

"No— but the fact that you look exquisite and I can see a little hint of gloss on your lips, tells me that you might be" he winks, loves how easy Taehyung is to rile up

"You are something else, y'know that?" He giggles and Jungkook looks at him fondly

Extending an arm for him to grab onto as they walk towards the restaraunt he chose for the dinner.

"I'm fine with that, as long as it's something good—" he looks over at Taehyung who brings a finger to his chin in thought.

"I'm still trying to figure that out myself"

Jungkook feins hurt as he pouts, but drops it anyway. Decides his goal for the night is to turn "something else—into something amazing" He figures he did succeed in making the night something amazing. If Taehyung's loud laughter and bright smiles the whole night is anything to go by. Still hasn't asked for his number, finds himself having fun with the way this is. Spontaneous and hopeful.

It's a cinema this time, that he invites Taehyung to. Feels nervous and giddy when he sees the man strolling up. Over-sized Lavender sweater cascading over his lithe body. Looking every bit of the words soft and adorable.

"What movie are we seeing?" He asks

"Figured I'd let you pick" he shrugs and Taehyung quirks a brow.

They end up agreeing on some cheesy romcom that neither of them have heard of before.

It's one of those new age cinemas, with the reclining couch seats and Taehyung feels perfectly normal sitting there until he sees Jungkook lift the seat rest separating them as the opening trailers begin.

Looks over with a curious expression but finds Jungkook staring at the screen.

When he notices a light pink hue on his cheeks Taehyung realizes this is the first time Jungkook isn't completely shameless in his flirting.

Must realize his implications go one step beyond some cheesy words and compliments.

So it's purely out of sympathy for the man's efforts when he scoots closer towards the middle.

Not at all because he too, is dying to get closer.

Whenever he sees Jungkook wiggle his way as well, his heart doesn't skip a beat at all.

It's halfway through the film when Taehyung glances over at Jungkook to find him staring right back.

They stay like that for a moment and then Jungkook leans in to his ear, "you look incredible tonight"

Taehyung smiles bashfully, throws a playful smack to Jungkook's arm.

Cheeks heating up immediately when the other uses the opportunity to grab Taehyung's hand and intertwine their fingers.

They sit like that throughout the entirety of the movie.

Not another word shared between them.

💐

It's genuinely not planned this time whenever Taehyung bumps into Jungkook out in the square.

Shouldn't be bothered by seeing him with someone else but he is anyway.

Notices the way the other man is clinging around Jungkook's shoulders tightly.

The way he, himself, would like to. Feels a tinge of jealousy bubbling up whenever he gets the confidence to walk over and say hi.

"Fancy seeing you here Jungkook" he deadpans, watches the way the other's face expresses shock

"Tae! Hi!" Must notice the way things look because he's quickly prying the man on his shoulders off.

"This is my best friend, Jimin.. Jimin this is Taehyung" his teeth are slightly gritted

The man's eyes widen as he looks at Taehyung up and down.

"Look when Kook told me he was attempting to court someone, old school, I expected someone old. You're fucking hot." He extends a hand to Taehyung who's cheeks are pink again.

Jungkook mustn't like that someone else elicited those pink cheeks because he's quick to intervene.

"Yeah, yeah, nice to meet ya." Pulls Taehyung by the shoulders away from Jimin who's snorting in laughter "I meant to ask after the movie but, I'd really like to have your phone number"

Taehyung looks at him for a split moment, thinks he likes the possessive side of him.

Pulls out his phone for Jungkook to type his number into but doesn't text him right away, instead leans in to press a kiss to his cheek.

"Talk to you soon, Kookie" he whispers into his ear, before turning swiftly to walk away.

If Jungkook's feet frozen still are anything to go by, Taehyung thinks he successfully made the other flustered for the first time on with his own game.

💐

The first text he sends is one week later.

After deciding to play a little bit hard to get, he honestly couldn't wait anymore so he says

;; hi, I'm Taehyung.

Giggling when he gets back

// took you long enough, I'm desperate. Meet me for dinner? Same place?

And he does meet him at the same place. Smiling so big when he sees the man standing there except his throat dries up when he takes notice to Jungkook's appearance.

Traded in his normal baggy black attire for a well fitted grey suit.

Looking absolutely delectable.

"Hi, desperate" he winks and Jungkook groans

"I'm not even ashamed. My eyes haven't seen anything beautiful in a week. I needed this." He coos, hand finding the small of Taehyung's back as he guides him into the restaurant.

"So what's with the suit, handsome?"

Jungkook laughs breathily "got caught up at work, didn't have time to go home and change"

Taehyung's eyes roam from his well styled hair, down the well fitted suit and stopping on the smooth dress shoes.

"It's a nice look, I don't mind" he winks, taking a sip of his soda.

"So what's with you taking a week to reach out?" Jungkook retorted

"Hmm... how did you say it? Had to make sure you were really interested." He winks

Jungkook throws his head back in mock frustration, "you can't be serious"

"What do you mean?"

"I've been courting you for almost a month now" he pouts and Taehyung laughs at his words

"You say courting—sounds so medieval"

"You say medieval, I say showing you that I think you're worth more than Netflix and chill"

And suddenly, Taehyung thinks this whole courting thing—isn't so bad.

💐

They do, decide to Netflix and chill though.

Well minus the chill, because Taehyung texts him out of the blue.

;; feeling sad, would appreciate snuggles. (Address)

// ice cream or candy?

;; ice cream please! Cookie dough!

// be there soon.

It's hard to continue feeling sad whenever Jungkook is at his doorstep, 9:00 on a Thursday evening.

Big tub of ice cream in hand and Marvel pajama pants on.

"I figured it would be more comfortable to snuggle if I stayed in my pjs" he shrugs

Taehyung bites his lip to contain his smile, "you're probably right. Thanks for coming.. I uh, wasn't sure who else to talk to and it's been a few days since we went out last.."

Taken by surprise when Jungkook brings him in for a soft hug.

"You don't have to apologize for wanting company. I'm glad to be on the receiving end of the snuggle request. I'd be a sad man to find out someone else had this honor"

Taehyung giggles, stepping out of the hug and guides Jungkook to his living room.

They're pressed right to each other's side, thirty minutes into some random anime and two spoons deep in the Ben and Jerry's tub whenever Jungkook says,

"I think I'd like to upgrade my current courting techniques"

Taehyung snorts at this, sets down his spoon and turns on the couch to face Jungkook, "and what exactly do you propose?"

"I'd like to request one snuggle date per week and permission to steal a nose or forehead kiss when I deem necessary"

Taehyung feels his cheeks heat up and feels too flustered by Jungkook's blatant request to speak— so he just nods in agreement.

Feels even more flustered whenever he feels a soft kiss placed on his nose.

"Wha—" but Jungkook waves a finger in the air

"No take-backs" he scolds

"And why did you deem that kiss necessary?" Taehyung teases not expecting

"Because you're so damn cute"

Never had them before but Taehyung thinks he could get used to nose kisses from now on.

💐

A couple weeks and a few more snuggle dates pass by whenever Jungkook invites Taehyung to his place this time.

//Having friends over, would love for you to meet them.

;; time and address??

// (xxxxxxx) See you soon.

He immediately recognizes Jimin once he enters the apartment. Sees two other men standing there but freezes the moment his eyes lock with him.

"Don't tell me, that's your date?" He hears Jihan ask and Jungkook's eyebrows furrow

"Yah! Why are you so rude?!" He scolds

Taehyung bites on his lower lip, "Jungkookie...can we talk outside?" He murmurs quietly.

Jungkook feels sick to his stomach when Taehyung tells him that Jihan is his ex-fiancé.

"Tae I had no idea... he never—"

"I know, it's okay, that's why we split up silly"

His smile is genuine but Jungkook feels sad. Wanted to finally introduce the man who's occupied his brain for two months now to his friends.

"Will you stay?" He asks "I understand if you don't want to, just you're important to me. I want the rest of them to know you too."

And he doesn't know if it's the look in Jungkook's eyes or the fact that he wants to get closer to the man in front him too that prompts him to say "I can ignore Jihan for a couple hours—if it's for you."

💐

It's only a couple days later that Taehyung texts Jungkook

;; Come over. Please.

// On my way.

Doesn't know why, doesn't know quite what caused it, but the sudden urge to have Jungkook close was almost painful.

The closer they get, the more time he wants with him.

Jungkook shows up in record time and Taehyung is smiling so big whenever he walks through the door.

Having earned the pass code to it a week ago.

"Everything alright?" Is the first words out of his mouth as he finds Taehyung in the kitchen

"M'fine... guess I just wanted to see you or something..." he pouts nonchalantly as he reaches in the fridge to grab something to drink.

Gasps when he sees Jungkook standing incredibly close to him as he turns around, "seriously?" He asks, in disbelief and Taehyung smiles

"What, you're that surprised that I enjoy spending time with you?"

"You're hard to read sometimes" he shrugs, taking his spot on the right side of the couch, smiling whenever Taehyung slides in between his legs.

Head resting against his chest.

"It just so happened though, that I wanted to see you too.." he whispers against the locks of hair. Pressing his lips at the crown of Taehyung's head softly.

Taehyung scrolling through the various movies on Netflix, trying to still his racing heart.

They didn't intend to fall asleep. But when Jungkook's phone is buzzing like crazy at 2 a.m. it startles him.

Wakes up to find Taehyung burrowed into his chest. Eyelashes fluttering and soft snores escaping his mouth. Jungkook is about to get up to check his phone but decides not to.

Thinks that enjoying a full nights rest with Taehyung in his arms is far more important than listening to Jimin whine about his nonexistent love life.

💐

It becomes a thing for them.

Taehyung texting late in the evening, Jungkook showing up already clad in pajamas.

Cuddling on the sofa until they fall asleep.

Jungkook had to change his work schedule just a tad to adjust to his new routine but deems it well worth it.

Especially whenever Taehyung grumpily at midnight rolls over on top of him to say "wanna sleep in my bed tonight? My backs starting to hurt from the couch"

Jungkook just hums in response, heart doing a flip when Taehyung makes grabby hands for him to carry him.

So he does, carries him all the way to the bedroom. Places him down gently and pressing a soft kiss to both his forehead and his nose.

Smiling whenever Taehyung immediately clings to him under the blankets.

"G'night Tae"

"Goodnight Kookie"

💐

It's the first time Taehyung stays the night at his house and Jungkook for some reason feels nervous.

Wonders if his bed won't be as comfortable—then Taehyung won't want to come back again.

All of his worries evaporate the moment Taehyung comes back from the bathroom and cuddles up behind him.

"Was so cold last night, missed you" he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to Jungkook's nape

and that's the first time since the day in the square with Jimin that Taehyung kissed /him/.

Jungkook slept beautifully that night.

💐

Jungkook's phone is buzzing much more than normal the next morning and it's infuriating.

But whenever he looks and sees that it's the local fire department he jolts out of bed.

The notification that there's a fire taking place in his office building sends the CEO into panic.

He's quick in getting ready and doesn't realize he woke up Taehyung until he's sliding on his shoes and the man pads his way out from the bedroom.

"You don't have work for another two hours.." he pouts and Jungkook really hates having to leave when Taehyung looks so damn soft. But he has to.

"I know, there's an emergency. Fire in the print room."

Taehyung wakes up entirely at the word fire and worry takes over his face, "hurry hurry!" He shoos Jungkook out the door but grabs his wrist before he's all the way out, yanks him back in and pecks his lips soft but chaste.

"Come back, safely, yeah?"

💐

And Jungkook does. Handles the issue at the office as quickly as possible. Closes the building for the day and notifies employees.

The moment cleaning crews arrive and the fire is put out. His brain goes back to this morning.

Was far too gone in the moment to catch up.

Taehyung kisses him. On the lips. Told him to come back. Implied that he'd be there. He's always excited to leave work but the idea of Taehyung waiting for him at home, has a lot more pep in his step than normal.

The smell of brisket cooking greets him as he opens the front door, goes to the kitchen expecting to see Taehyung.

Is disappointed to just see the instant pot brewing.

Looks around without a trace of the man he's longed for all day.

Wonders if maybe he had to go home but then he hears soft singing coming from the laundry room.

Smiles so big when he sees Taehyung there, folding the laundry with earbuds in. Hips swaying to whatever song he's listening to.

The whole scene is so domestic and after the kiss this morning Jungkook thinks his heart is going to combust.

Can't take it anymore when he rushes over to Taehyung and grabs him by the waist.

Pulls their bodies flush together and presses his lips on the others gently but with much vigor.

Causes Taehyung to lean back a bit due to the heavy weight of his body leaning over him.

Sighs into the kiss when he feels slender fingers curling around his neck.

"Welcome home" Taehyung giggles against his lips and Jungkook really wasn't ready to be attacked like this.

Groans out loud as his head falls to rest on Taehyung's shoulder, still holding him close by the waist

"Everything okay, Kookie?" Taehyung murmurs, leaning his head to rest against Jungkook's. Arms wrapping around him.

"Perfect. Everything with you is perfect." He hears and hugs the man in his arms just a bit tighter.

💐

It becomes their new routine.

Week nights at Jungkook's and Weekends at Taehyung's.

Becomes quite the hassle to lug bags back and forth so they move things into each other's place.

It's the first time they're ever arguing when Taehyung decides to go home for the night.

"Tae wait.." Jungkook tries but the other is already out the door.

It was a stupid fight, Jungkook suggesting Taehyung quit his work at the school and just join his company.

He didn't mean to undermine Taehyung's job.. just wants him to be treated properly.

The school takes advantage of his kindness and they pay him close to nothing.

He knows he could've chose better words and should have.

Hindsight is 20/20, as they say.

Realizes it's been months since the last time he slept alone--he hates it.

Can't stand sleeping without a body curled up next to him.

It's near 1 in the morning when he's toeing on his shoes and throws the front door open.

Surprised to see Taehyung standing there, fingers working the buttons of the keypad.

"Tae.." he whispers when he sees the puffy redness around his eyes

"M'sorry. I overreacted" Taehyung says as he hugs onto Jungkook so tight.

His arms wrapping around Taehyung's middle protectively.

"No... baby—I'm sorry. I know how much you love those kids. I should've kept my damn mouth shut"

Taehyung pulls away from the hug with a pout that Jungkook kisses away immediately.

"Couldn't sleep without you"

"Me neither, was on my way to snuggle you" he murmurs into Taehyung's neck as he carries him back to bed.

Jungkook is determined to work hard to never urge Taehyung to leave again.

💐

8 months of this courting thing and Jungkook realizes two things.

One: Taehyung has become incredibly irresistible

Two: He needs to make him officially /his/, like, yesterday

He's twirling in his office chair thinking of ways to properly ask Taehyung when there's knocking

The door to his office opens and there stands the man on his mind.

Sinfully tight baby blue jeans and tight white T-shirt accompanying it.

Tousled locks of brunette hair resting on his head.

Looking like he walked straight out of Jungkook's dreams.

"What's with the visit, baby?" He asks with a smirk

"Didn't know I need permission to visit my boyfriend at work?" He coos playfully and Jungkook wants to punch himself.

"Boyfriend hmm?" He purrs whenever Taehyung takes a seat in his lap.

"Am I not?" He pouts

Jungkook smile reaches his eyes in reaction. Kisses Taehyung sweetly, "Of course you are."

"Good because my mom wants us to come home and have dinner with them Saturday." He bites his lip nervously

And as terrifying as meeting Taehyung's family sounds.

It's just one more reminder that this thing between them is real and not fleeting.

💐

Jungkook is in the shower following their dinner whenever Taehyung is helping his mom clean up.

"He's lovely, Taehyungie" she whispers and he laughs in response

"I know, huh?" Bites his lip before continuing "I think I love him, mom"

"Tell me something I don't know" she smiles, cupping his cheek gently before leaving the room and Taehyung alone with his thoughts.

💐

A month or so after taking Jungkook home, Taehyung is absolutely sure of it.

Figures he has for a long time but is finally without a doubt willing to scream it from the rooftops.

Taehyung is so in love with Jungkook.

He's expecting him over around 7.

Giddy with all kinds of excitement even had something special picked out and put on.

Just in case.

It's nearly 6:50 and he's honestly surprised because Jungkook is always early.

Figures maybe he got caught up at work but when 7 turns into 9, he feels his chest tighten.

Then his phone is ringing and it's a number he doesn't recognize

"Hello"

"Tae it's Jimin"

His heart is racing and can't think straight. All that he hears is "car accident" and "Hospital near the office"

Flies out of the house quickly and shows up to find Jimin outside in a flash.

Said man is laughing when Taehyung arrives.

"I figured you didn't hear a damn thing I said after the word accident" taking Taehyung in for a hug

"Is he?"

"Yah! You're on the list, go see for yourself. The idiot wouldn't shut up about having to get ahold of you. Wouldn't even let doctors take him back for x-rays."

Taehyung smiles at that but is still nervous when he gets to room 901.

Opens it to see Jungkook sitting up, fingers fiddling with each other and leg in a cast.

"Hi..." he says quietly and Jungkook all but attempts to jump out of bed before Taehyung is at his side.

"What the hell!!" He scolds and Jungkook has such a sad expression on his face

"Baby, I'm so sorry. I know you were cooking for us, I was on my way home and some idiot blew through a stop sign.

Soft hands on his cheeks make him smile and Taehyung pecks his lips softly.

"Why on earth are you apologizing for something you have no control over?"

"Because I hate the thought of you putting so much effort into cooking and waiting around only for me to go m.i.a for two hours" He puts their heads together with a heavy sigh

"My phone was crushed from the impact between the door and my leg... thanks to the whole courting thing I didn't have your number memorized" he looks into Taehyung's eyes, finds endless warmth in them "only time I've regretted my choice in wooing technique with you"

"I love you" Taehyung says so quietly, catching Jungkook off guard entirely.

"What?" He asks, incredulously, hands flying to Taehyung's arms and pulling him closer to him on the tiny hospital bed.

"Jungkookie be careful! Your leg!"

"Don't care. What did you say?!"

His eyes are expectant, hopeful and Taehyung truly means it when he leans down over him to kiss his lips again.

Finds they mold together so perfectly that it's not possible they weren't meant to meet that day in the square.

"I love you, Jungkook and I'm so glad you're okay"

He feels the hands holding his arms slide to his waist and he giggles as Jungkook adjusts to make room for Taehyung to slide next to him.

"I love you too, Taehyung. Think I've loved you since you knocked me flat on my ass." He whispers into the small space between them.

Taehyung's stomach feels tight in the best way when Jungkook's hand pulls him even closer.

"They're gonna discharge me right after my mri results come back"

"M'kay" Taehyung responds tucking his head into Jungkook's neck

"You can go home if you want, I'll be there as soon as they let me go." Tucks the curly fringe of Taehyung's hair behind his ear.

"Couldn't sleep if I went home anyway. I'm fine here. Just wanna be with you." He presses a kiss to Jungkook's neck "was so scared."

"Me too, baby...me too"

"Jungkookie?" Taehyung asks looking into the brown eyes that have captivated him for so long. Jungkook just hums in response.

"I need you to always be safe and come home to me, okay? Be more careful." His voice is so soft, so gentle.

Jungkook feels his heart implode for the 1000th time since meeting Taehyung when he raises his chin gently to kiss those plump pink lips.

"I'll always come home to you"

💐

Takes 6 weeks for Jungkook's leg to heal entirely and those 6 weeks have been torture.

Because ever since Taehyung told him those three magical words, it's almost like he's taunting him.

Stopped wearing his fluffy pajama pants to bed, now just wears his big shirts and boxers.

Jungkook notices Taehyung never takes his clothes into the shower with him. Always changes in the bedroom, no matter which of their houses they're at.

And then there's mornings like this one, where Taehyung rolls over to straddle him before work and has his mouth all over Jungkook's jawline.

Hot, open mouthed kisses lighting Jungkook's skin on fire. Hands gripping Taehyung's waist so tight when he feels him roll his body.

"Tae—" he growls lowly and the other leans up, feigning innocence. Glances at the watch with a dramatic sigh.

"Time for you to head to work Mr. CEO." He smirks, crawls off of Jungkook hastily and runs out of the room.

Leaving the man with a problem of his own and no time to fix it.

Jungkook can't wait to get this damn cast off this afternoon.

💐

Jungkook didn't tell Taehyung he got his cast off.

So the other is genuinely surprised when he strolls into Jungkook's house and finds him standing there. Resting against the back of the couch with a blank expression on his face.

"Kookie your cast!" He shouts

Ignoring the way Jungkook's dark eyes are hooded and raking all over him.

Then Jungkook is walking closer and he gulps, feels hands start on his waist then glide down to his ass.

Pulling him close and warm breath in his ear, "been having a wonderful time teasing me, babe"

Taehyung wants to argue that he wasn't teasing him...say something smart ass back. But he's been itching for Jungkook's touch for awhile now and they've been so good about taking things slow and he doesn't want to anymore.

Not when they know how much they love each other.

So it's his turn to catch Jungkook by surprise when he smashes their mouths together, immediately sliding his tongue in and it's everything rough and sensual and desperate on both sides.

Jungkook's hands are all over his body and he's no better.

Nimble fingers quickly removing Jungkook's suit jacket and dress shirt.

Eagerly helps the other remove his own clothes.

Then Jungkook has him pressed against the wall of the bedroom when a soft hand cups his face "are you sure, baby? You don't owe me anything."

Taehyung's head lulls back as Jungkook begins sucking along his neck. "Sure. Never been more sure of anything in my life."

It's a mess of intertwined limbs and presses of endless kisses as they get lost in each other and their bed sheets.

No ones ever treated Taehyung like Jungkook does.

No ones ever made Jungkook feel the way Taehyung does.

They're in the shower following it all, Taehyung insisting on doing Jungkook's washing for him.

Foregoing the loofah, rubbing the soap on his own hands and shamelessly groaning as he feels every crevice of his well sculpted body.

Jungkook's hands are steady on his hips as he presses a soft kiss to his nose.

"I wanna move in together, full time" he says and Taehyung laughs "that's basically what we do now"

"I'm serious Tae. I don't care who's house we keep or if we buy an entirely new one. I just want it to be ours. No more back and forth."

Taehyung stops his hands once they curl around Jungkook's back and holds them there.

"I don't care either so you pick." He whispers, kissing Jungkook's lips softly.

The water has started to run cold with how long they stand their, full on making out under the water.

It should be uncomfortable and awkward but nothing with them ever is.

It's always natural.

Always comfortable.

Always perfect.

Just like the penthouse they choose to buy near Jungkook's office building.

It's good walking distance from the school Taehyung works at and Jungkook can throw a rock at his office window from the balcony.

Taehyung rests his chin on his shoulder their first night out there.

"It's kinda scary, don't you think?" He hears Jungkook ask

"What is, Kookie?"

He turns his head to the side to kiss Taehyung's temple.

"How within barely a year, you've become my entire life."

Taehyung feels his heart stutter at his words and smiles so big.

"Yeah.. yeah it's scary sometimes. But I'm not scared of you. I'm scared to lose you." He murmurs

Jungkook's hands coming to rub along the arms circling his middle.

"M'not going anywhere Tae, ever. I promise."

"I promise too. I love you so much."

"I love you, the most, always have."

And Taehyung thinks some of the best beginnings are the ones you least expect.

 💐

It's been 2 years since the day they met and Jungkook thinks about it everyday.

Thinks about how he was having such a shitty day that morning and being knocked to his ass just added to it, but the moment he laid eyes on Taehyung—he couldn't give a damn about anything else.

This still stands true today, as he is in the middle of an important meeting with his business co-executives Namjoon and Hoseok.

But Taehyung comes waltzing right into the conference room with a "Jeon Jungkook, we need to talk."

Even with his cheeks puffed out and scowl written all over his face, Jungkook still thinks he's the most handsome man in the entire universe.

"I've got ten more minut—" he's cut off by Namjoon and Hoseok gathering their things

"Nah, we'll call you later, have fun"

And the two hurried out of the conference room with much haste.

Jungkook already knows what this is about, Taehyung thinks he forgot their 2 year "day we met" a-Versary.

Which is what they celebrate since neither of them really know when they transitioned from courting to boyfriends.

His lips are curved into the slightest smirk when Taehyung hops up onto the big table, eyes all round and glossy with his lips jutted out.

"Hi baby" Jungkook coos and Taehyung glints his eyes

"Don't hi baby me....why are you at work?"

"Trust me, I don't want to be." reaches a hand out to grab Taehyung's from where his arms are folded.

Uses it to pull himself up and step into his space.

Hands flying to Taehyung's thighs, wedging himself in between and snaking his arms around his back.

"But I'm taking half a day, okay? I'll be home before 3. I promise." He murmurs hushed and sweet against Taehyung's lips

And he watches as Taehyung quite literally melts in his hold. Heart beating rapidly at the way still after two years Taehyung is so effected by him.

Makes his whole body burn with want. Want for all kinds of things and every single one comes back to the man in his arms.

"3 o clock?" Taehyung breathes against his lips once they finally pull a part and Jungkook smiles, squeezes him a little tighter.

"Not a minute later. I swear."

Taehyung is still pouting when he puts out his pinky for Jungkook to intertwine his own around.

Making him giggle before resting his face against his neck, "I'll see you at 3 then.." pressing hot kisses along the skin of Jungkook's neck, trailing up towards his jawline and loving the way the hands on his back glide around smoothly to his thighs.

Squeezing tight grip that is his sign for "please stop before I take you right here" and as much as Taehyung would love to be mischievous with his hot CEO boyfriend.

He does stop, pulls away slowly, drawls out a sultry "I love you so much" against the shell of Jungkook's ear.

Watching the way he bites his bottom lip, probably to suppress that deep growl he knows will drive Taehyung crazy.

"Love you the most, always" he returns. Pressing the softest string of kisses to Taehyung's nose before finally backing away and pulling him off the table.

Can't get enough of the way this man feels in his arms, when the two slender arms draped around his shoulders in his favorite type of hug.

Doesn't ever want to let go of the tiny waist his arms are encircling, but he does.

Walks Taehyung the short distance back to their penthouse, kissing his hand over and over the entire way.

Once he's back in his office, he knows for sure.

That August 3rd, will continue to be the best day of his life every single year.

💐

He's nervous.

So incredibly nervous because while they've been seeing Taehyung's family at least a couple times a month for the last 2 years—they haven't met Jungkook's even once.

It's not their fault, his parents have been in America the entire time.

But they're back. They're back and expecting them in half an hour.

Jungkook's hands are so sweaty as one of them holds Taehyung's while the other is gripping the steering wheel so tight his knuckles are turning white.

"Jungkookie.." it's soft and cautious

Like a dose of oxygen for the stressed out man as he takes a deep breath before bringing Taehyung's hand to his lips—eyes fixated on the road in front of them.

"I'm just nervous, they can be harsh and judgmental. I don't want them to scare you away or say anything wrong"

Taehyung's face softens at this and honestly? He isn't nervous. Not even a little.

Is never nervous when he has Jungkook with him because they're together.

And together? There isn't a damn thing in the world that could stop them.

"Don't worry about me—even if they do say something wrong, you'll just snuggle me until I feel better right?" He coos with the sweetest look on his face as he leans over to pepper kisses all over Jungkook's face

"I'll snuggle you, regardless" he laughs

Taehyung smiling so bright as he leans back in his seat "then either way, no matter what happens, when all of this is done and we're back at home—who's the real winner here?"

Jungkook turns to look at him with the sweetest grin, "us"

💐

Taehyung is in the back following their lunch, helping Mrs. Jeon carry in her shopping bags whenever Jungkook and his dad are admiring from the kitchen.

"Dad, I really really love him" Jungkook breathes out warily

Wishes there was a word stronger than love because even that doesn't seem like enough.

Feels his dads hand squeezing his shoulder, "I figured as such the first time you called me about him—you were right by the way"

His eyebrows furrow, "about what?"

When you called me and said "dad, I think I just bumped into my future husband"

He feels his face heat up, realizing the implication but as he turns his gaze back to where Taehyung stands.

Piling every single bag his mom bought into his own arms and refusing to let her touch even the smallest one, he can't help the overwhelming fondness in his heart.

He can't wait to marry him.

💐

Jungkook gets the call at 11 on a Friday.

Has never ran faster than he is right now as he rushes towards the hospital down the street.

All panting and out of breath whenever he finally reaches the room reception pointed him to.

So thankful to see that Yoongi is already there, hand gripping onto Jimin's so tight while the other is a laughing mess in the hospital bed.

"Kook!! You made it!" He smiles and Jungkook scoffs

"Yah! Couldn't have told them to let me know you weren't dying."

Walks over and nudges his best friends shoulder with a smile, "what the hell happened to your face?"

"Some asshole attacked me in the square, don't know why—probably thought I was hot from behind and his toxic masculinity couldn't believe I was a man"

"You're such a shithead y'know that?" Yoongi breathes out slowly, kissing Jimin's hand over and over.

"Kook will you tell him, I'm okay? They're only keeping me here to check for a concussion."

"Hate to break it to you, but he's not going anywhere—did you call Tae yet?"

Jimin's face expresses disappointment "and have him worried sick the way he was the day of your accident? No thanks. I swear his beautiful brain goes straight to worst case scenario no matter what you say."

Jungkook rolls his eyes, even though it's true—he knows Taehyung would be so sad to find out later on that Jimin was hurt.

So he steps out to call him and no one in the room is surprised when the door flies open and within a millisecond Taehyung has his arms around Jimin and is kissing his hair all over.

"Yah! Hi! Excuse me but IM your boyfriend" Jungkook whines, earning a scowl from Taehyung who goes right back to peppering Jimin's bruises with little kisses

"Jiminahhhhh" he whines through the little tears that trickle down his cheeks making the man laugh

"TaeTae, I'm fine. That's why I wasn't gonna call you, you worry too much"

He pouts at that, "I worry because I don't want to lose the people most important to me"

"And you won't, none of us are going anywhere." Jimin smiles and Taehyung still pouts, curling up into his side.

Jungkook thinks as he watches his childhood best friend and his boyfriend cuddle up in a tiny hospital bed — that as jealous as he is— there's no one that could have filled the space of their lives the way Taehyung does.

Fits perfectly with them, as if he was always there.

💐

It's a bitter cold day in February when Taehyung is walking through the square,

"Shit— sorry, I was looking for my boyfriend and did—" eyes widening and the bags he's holding drop to the ground along with his phone.

Because of course it's Jungkook that he bumped into, except this time he was already on the ground.

One knee with a bright smile and a small box in his hand, "if you can't find him.. why don't you be mine instead? Forever?" Jungkook asks and his voice is shaky

Realizes no matter how many times he tried to think of what to say in his head it would've never come out right.

But Taehyung's eyes are watering and he's laughing beautifully in disbelief.

Crouches to Jungkook's level and cups his cheeks, "do you have any idea how much I love you?"

Jungkook looks up towards the sky in contemplation, "enough to marry me?"

Taehyung kisses him with so much fervor that he falls backwards.

Feels the cold seeping into his hair.

Can't be bothered to care though that there are people around and Taehyung has him pinned to the ground. Kissing him with so much love, he thinks he's going to melt along with the snow under their body heat.

Taehyung leans back to look at him, hand reaching down to grab the box

Pulls out the two black bands, one a shiny tungsten and one with little gemstones encrusted around it.

"I thought you'd never ask" is what he finally says, sliding first the ring onto his own finger and then placing Jungkook's on his hand as well.

💐

He knew he shouldn't have said it.

Before the words even left his mouth he knew he was going to regret it but Taehyung? Has always had a knack for saying stupid shit.

And he always notices when it's too late, because no matter how many I'm sorrys you say—the initial impact of your words never go away.

Jungkook hasn't spoke to him in two days.

Opted to sleep on the couch last night and Taehyung is such a mess that he has to call off.

Can't go to work and focus on the kids whenever all he can think of is Jungkook's horrified expression when he accused him of cheating on him.

Of course he knows it wasn't true but in his defense, it was suspicious the way Jungkook's office door was locked.

It's never locked—and then out strolls a girl in a skimpy outfit with swollen lips—anyone would assume the worst... right?

He tries to tell himself that, pep himself up as he slowly walks towards Jungkook's office building.

Hands shaking because Jungkook has never been mad at him before..there's never been anything he couldn't sweet talk his way out of.

But his fiancé hasn't even looked at him since he spewed those hateful words the other day and he feels sick.

So sick when he's pushing the elevator button to the 12th floor.

Nauseous as he taps on Jungkook's office door.

Absolutely mortified by his own actions when Jungkook finally opens the door and his eyes are puffy and red and Taehyung just knows he didn't sleep at all.

"Kookie—"

"Tae, I'm really not—"

"Please." He begs, hand resting on Jungkook's chest to gently push him inside so he can follow.

Watches as he goes back to his desk, "Jungkookie, I'm so sorry—"

"No."

Taehyung sputters and he hates the way water pools up so fast at Jungkook's harsh tone, "Taehyung, I've spent every single day of the last three years, focused on making sure you know how much I love you."

"Jungkook, I kn—"

"Let me finish."

He gnaws on his bottom lip as he walks over to Jungkook's desk. Feels grateful that the other didn't push him away when he plopped onto it right in front of him.

"I've told you 1,000 times that I'm pretty sure I fell in love with you the moment I saw you and I've NEVER +"

" + EVER even glanced at another person. Male or female, since you walked into my life. I can't because I don't see anybody but you. You're all I think about, all I talk about, all that I've spent my entire life dreaming of." Taehyung nearly whimpers when

he see's Jungkook's lip tremble, "so tell me then—what reason have I given you, to think I would be anything other than faithful to you!"

Taehyung shakes his head bexause there is none. No reason. He knows Jungkook isn't Jihan. Never could be. Jungkook is unlike anyone else.

"Jungkook, I don't know why I—"

"I know why. I know why your brain immediately flies to the worst—it's happened before and I get that. I understand why you would be terrified of that happening again. But damn it Taehyung why wouldn't you talk to me?"

He scoots forward and grabs Taehyung's shaking hands into his own, rubs the pad of his thumb over the band on Taehyung's finger and feels his heart clench.

"All you have to do is talk to me." He whispers

"I'm so sorry"

"Anything. Anything you need. Validation, reassurance, comfort, love— I'll give you anything in the world. I'd pluck the damn moon from the sky if you wanted it. So why couldn't you just talk to me? Give me the one thing I want back, Faith."

"I do have faith in you and I know—" blinking back the additional tears that try to fall "I know you'd never...it's not fair to even consider the thought. Jungkookie I regretted it the moment I said it. I'm so sorry."

And Jungkook was so determined.

So damn determined to stand his ground and be firm and not give in but he really can't handle seeing Taehyung cry.

Even more so when he knows the tears being shed are over him.

"Baby... I know. I know." He murmurs, pulling Taehyung from the desk and into his lap.

"Talk to me from now on, yeah?" He whispers, fingers gently grazing under Taehyung's chin and lifting him until their lips brush.

Realizes it's been 48 hours since he kissed his fiancé last and can't handle the longing.

Fully presses their lips together and it's so sweet.

Soft and slow and a little bit salty—but Jungkook wonders how he managed to stay mad at Taehyung this long to begin with.

Thinks two minutes is too long to go without this so he doesn't know how he survived two days.

Maybe he didn't.

Maybe the bags under his eyes and hollow pit in his stomach from not being able to eat were his body's way of telling him he could never survive without Taehyung.

And if the way Taehyung's fingers are clutching onto his biceps with a deathly grip says anything—it's mutual.

💐

"You ready?" It's asked by none other than Jimin, smug expression on his face that Jungkook wants to smack right off.

"What are you looking at me like that for?!"

"You still look at him the same way. Nothing's changed. 4 whole years and you're still terribly whipped"

Jungkook scowls but it turns to a smile whenever he sees Taehyung's mom peaking around the corner

"I'm gonna go see Tae" Jimin says

Jungkook nods and smiles even bigger when the woman rushes over, hugging him so tight.

"You look so handsome, Jungkook"

"I'm sure it's nothing compared to Tae.." he says without hesitation, cheeks heating up immediately

"I don't know if he tells you, so I'm gonna do it for him, you're the best thing that's ever happened to him"

Jungkook's throat feels thick as he chokes back his emotions, "I'm glad because he's the best thing that's ever happened to me..I'm so lucky"

She smiles, gently cupping his cheek and kissing his forehead "we're all so lucky, that you two found each other"

And he knew that Taehyung was going to look remarkable, always looks heavenly no matter what.

But once they meet in front of the giant glass doors—he's met with caramel eyes and a brilliant boxy smile and his heart is surely going to implode.

Doesn't think he can wait until they're down the aisle and I do's are said—doesn't think he should have to.

So he takes everyone by surprise including Taehyung when instead of taking his hand and walking—the way they rehearsed the night before—

He's pulling him into his chest, hands flying to the small of his back immediately and slotting their lips together beautifully.

It's innocent. Just their mouths moving gently against each other until finally Seokjin comes from behind them and is shoving them down the aisle.

"Ten minutes, Jeon, that's all I ask" he grits through his teeth but the man in question is too lost in the pink color of Taehyung's cheeks to care.

"Sorry—I couldn't wait." He whispers once they finally make it to the altar.

Taehyung's eyes hold nothing but endless love and warmth—like home.

Jungkook realizes home isn't a place, it's a person. It's a feeling.

Taehyung, is Jungkook's home.

The ceremony goes by so quick because both are too lost in each other to pay attention to the time.

After their names are called, Jungkook's hands are already on his /husband's/ waist again.

Smiling when his favorite arms curl around his neck.

"Gonna love you forever, y'know" Taehyung whispers against his lips as their friends and family are cheering around them.

"I'm always gonna love you, the most." He returns without hesitation, always without hesitation.

And Taehyung is so grateful that their life together is only beginning.

💐