Don't get him wrong. Taehyung knew that whenever their group decided to split off onto solo-endeavors, that things would change.

Of course.

With different rehearsals and schedules and tour dates—things changed, drastically. One thing, that didn't change though is that he's still incredibly in love with Jungkook. The younger idol has been gone for 7 months on a world tour.

They face time on occasion but the time change makes it difficult and Taehyung himself has a busy schedule as well. An agreement was made, an agreement to love each other but understand that they aren't capable of committing to a relationship at this time in their lives.

It isn't because they want other people—quite the opposite. With how little they would see each other, it would be bound to get messy...rumors and tabloids would do their best to rip them a part. This way? At least they know where they stand.

There was an unspoken policy written within this agreement though. Whenever Jungkook packed his bags—temporarily—for good, and they were standing outside the apartment they've shared for the better half of a year.

"I'll always come back to you" is what he whispered through the crisp winter air as he kissed Taehyung goodbye and the other smiled into the kiss. Sent Jungkook off with the brightest smile—his favorite one, I'll always be waiting for you is what he thought as he watched the cab drive away.

*:･ﾟ

Luckily for Taehyung, his schedule made it difficult to keep track of time. Between modeling and the end of his own world tour—he himself has had little time to dwell on how many hours it's been since he last saw Jungkook.

Taehyung's favorite season is autumn. Loves the way the leaves crumble around him as he walks, loves the shades of orange and yellow—loves the month of September. Thinks it's the most glorious month of the year and it's only partially because his favorite person in the world was born on the first.

They only shared a short phone call on Jungkook's birthday, despite Taehyung's major pouting session he did to try to keep Jungkook longer. As quickly as it came September is over—then October—then all of a sudden it's a Tuesday evening in November and Taehyung? He's bored out of his mind.

Hates being bored because when he's bored he thinks. When he's bored he misses Jungkook. When he misses Jungkook he cries. When he cries, he doesn't sleep. When he doesn't sleep he doubts. Doubts if the other idol meant what he said. Doubts if Jungkook would ever come back.

He hates thinking like that. Hates doubting the man who's given him no reason to. So he decides to distract himself. Weverse has been a wonderful thing for interacting with former ARMY and current fans of his own.

So you can find Taehyung on it often, when there's nothing else to distract his mind. Which brings us to know, the present and Taehyung is hysterically laughing on his bed.

Weverse has a funny way of attempting to translate the Korean and it almost always comes out horribly wrong. The latest victim of poor google translate??

He responded to a former ARMY with the intentions of saying something silly and sweet. However good ole' weverse decided nah and translated his message to "Let's sleep together". His notifications immediately started blowing up with Korean fans translating it properly but God Taehyung needed that laugh.

He's laughing so hard that tears are in his eyes and he can't hear a thing. So he didn't hear the front door of the apartment open.

Didn't notice any of the shuffling that took place outside of the room, is still scrolling while wiping the tears of laughter from his eyes whenever he catches something in his peripheral vision that stops his heart.

"Jun-Jungkook!" he yelps, rubs his eyes furiously to make sure he isn't hallucinating but gasps whenever he sees the man standing there in the doorway, arm's crossed with a quirked eyebrow—displeased frown decorating his gorgeous face.

"I rush to take the first flight back following my final stage in the US only to hear of you telling fans—oh what was it?" he looks up, hand to his chin as if he's contemplating "Sleep with me—let's sleep together" he looks back down gaze dark and Taehyung should be scared.

The gaze should intimidate him but it doesn't. Oh how it does the exact opposite, he has to gnaw on his lip to hide back the smile that wants so bad to break free as he lays his eyes on Jungkook for the first time in almost a year. "Jungkookie..." it's so breathless the way it comes out.

The man in the doorway tried to keep up his stoic expression but the moment Taehyung is running from the comfort of their bed and into his arms...his heart melts. Willingly takes him in and hugs him tight, spinning him slightly before placing him back down.

"I missed you" he says into Taehyung's ear and the man leans back from their hug with the sweetest smile—"you have no idea" he says as he leans forward to press their lips together. Neither of them really had any idea how much they missed each other until now.

They always say that you don't know what you have until it's gone...but that's not true. You know exactly what you have at all times. Know how it makes you feel—what it looks like, you're familiar with it.

What you don't know, is how much you need it—until you don't have it. Right now? As Taehyung's arms are wrapped so tightly around Jungkook's middle as their lips connect so passionately—they realize just how much they need this. Each other.

Because the sweet sensation of their kiss turns salty the moment their tongues intertwine. Causing the both to pull away and admire the other. Tears streaming down each set of cheeks as smiles break through. Simultaneously bringing their hands to wipe the other's tears.

"I don't think I could handle this again" Jungkook whispers into the space between them and Taehyung's smile turns to a blank expression—he looks deep into Jungkook's eyes waiting for him to continue but he doesn't.

Instead brings one of his hands up to the messy bun sitting at the back of Taehyung's head, "your hair's gotten so long". It's soft the way he speaks and soft the way he undoes the hair tie and tosses it to the floor. Carding his fingers through the smooth golden-brown locks with a smile.

"God, Taehyung..." he murmurs, stops his hand motions once he reaches Taehyung's neck and pulls him in to combine their lips again. Whenever he feels Tae's grip loosen on his arms he leans away, attempts to look into the other's eyes but notices the way his eyes are fixated on his feet.

Jungkook looks down and smiles when he sees the fluffy grey socks he sent to Taehyung from the states. Looks up again and Taehyung is still staring at his feet. "Taehyung." It's firm the way his voice says the two syllables and he watches the other gulp but nothing happens.

He let's go of him and takes a few steps back, takes off his jacket—leaves it on the desk chair. Can't help but feel so happy to see all of their polaroids still plastered above the desk. Not that he thought Taehyung would take them down; but a lot changes in a year.

After he's done he sits on the edge of the bed. Notices that Taehyung still hasn't moved. Is still standing there, rocking on his heels. Eyes glued to his feet. "Taehyung." He tries again, get's nothing in response.

His lungs fill and then deflate as he stares at the person he's spent every waking moment thinking of—"Baby..." it comes out hushed, so incredibly quiet. If the ac unit were on you wouldn't be able to hear it but Taehyung's ears seemed to quirk up and the man finally looks up at Jungkook.

"I didn't mean it." He says, voice quiet and Jungkook furrows his brows "what are you talking about Taehyung?"

"What I said... when we fought in July" he looks away, can't look at Jungkook so he misses the way the other throws his head back with a bright smile.

"C'mere" Jungkook says with a hand reached out to Taehyung and he looks down at the extended palm. Is itching to run towards it... he chooses to walk instead. Places his own hand inside Jungkook's and lets him intertwine their fingers, pulling him into his lap and kissing his cheek.

"M'sorry" Taehyung whispered and Jungkook laughs "You know nothing about me if you think I believe anything you say when you're hangry"

Taehyung's frown turns into a pout as he looks at the man who is grinning at him cheesily—nose scrunched and eyes practically closed. "I don't like our arrangement." Taehyung voices out and Jungkook's eyes widen. His smile downturns and he straightens up.

Hands move to settle on the small of Taehyung's back, caressing the smooth skin under his shirt as the other laughs in his hold, long fingers twirling Jungkook's hair "yours is getting pretty long too" he whispers and Jungkook squeezes him just a little.

"I know you like something to grip onto when we—" he bites his lip and winks, causing Taehyung to blush furiously and slap his shoulder.

"Missed you so much, Jungkookie... so so much" he finally says, using the strength he has to push Jungkook back. Now laying together on the mattress, Jungkook grips onto Taehyung's ass and wiggles them back until his head hits the pillows.

Heart skipping as Taehyung's giggles fill the room. "thought about you every second of everyday. No matter what I did. Just wanted to be here" he murmurs as Taehyung snuggles up to his side.

Both using one hand to comb through the other's hair. Taehyung has his eyes on Jungkook and notices that no matter how hard the younger man tries, his eyes keep fluttering shut.

"Long flight huh?" he whispers, pressing a soft kiss behind Jungkook's ear and the man just nods. Leaning his head closer to Taehyung and resting it there. The hand that was weaving throughout Taehyung's lock stills and slacks against the pillow.

"Get some rest then, yeah? I'll be here when you wake up" spoken through soft kisses that he leaves all over Jungkook's face. A surprised gasp leaving his mouth when the other turns his face to connect their lips.

Slow and passionate, it's the same way Jungkook has always kissed Taehyung and it makes him melt every time. Even after all of these years. "Love you S'much" Jungkook murmurs against Taehyungs lips and the other giggles.

Watches fondly as Jungkook's head lulls to the side and his eyes finally close completely.

"I know" he speaks and even if he didn't say it, Taehyung knows that Jungkook isn't going anywhere else, anytime soon.