Jeongguk hates the week before album release. Their band is so busy and has little to no time to catch up with anything.

Leading him to now, where he's escaping their recording studio just long enough to stroll in the back of the building with a drink.

Peace and quiet and—

"Excuse me?"

‪Jeongguk turns around, unintentionally spitting out the soda he was drinking. ‬

‪In front of him stands the most gorgeous person he's ever seen, wearing nearly nothing and he's frozen still when the boy says ‬

‪"what planet is this?" ‬

is he going crazy? surely it's all the nights of no sleep putting this unearthly beauty of a boy in front of him.

Yet still, the gorgeous being steps forward, waving a slender hand in front of his face "can you understand me?"

Jeongguk nods, unable to find words

"What planet is this? I need to find access to an intergalactic transporter so I can go home"

"You're serious?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?" the boy tilts his head, hand flying to his waist and that's when Jeongguk really takes in the sight in front of him.

There's nothing but a shimmering sheer fabric adorning his body.

Thick glittered fabric covering the most /private/ parts but otherwise the boy is exposed and exquisite.

Just the site makes Jeongguk's mouth water and he has to calm himself down, "well..this is earth."

the boy scoffs then "great, the one that's inhabitants destroyed. which means no one here is probably capable of building an intergalactic transporter" he sighs then, shifting his weight on his heels "well, I'm Taehyung and apparently your new friend since I have no idea what to do now"

Jeongguk extends a hand, it's formality to shake hands but he also guiltily wants to feel the other's skin but Taehyung just stares at his hand with wide eyes "what are you doing?"

"I'm trying to shake your hand?"

"Why would you do such things?" he seems genuinely confused when Jeongguk sighs "this is how we greet people here"

Taehyung opens his mouth to speak a few times before finally shouting "words work just fine no?"

Jeongguk shrugs because, well, he has a point and who is he to argue with the logic of the most beautiful thing he's ever laid his eyes on.

"I swear if you're a con artist or something—" he starts and Taehyung's eyes furrow, seemingly scared by the tone of voice and that makes Jeongguk regret speaking "I'm sorry, this is just crazy y'know? aliens?"

Taehyung crosses his arms with a pout "I'm no different then you, you don't have to call me an alien"

Jeongguk smirks then, playful "what shall I call you then?"

"Everyone back home calls me Taetae so that'll be just fine Mr. Jeongguk." he nods then and starts walking, feeling surprised by the sudden weight at his side and arm looping around his

"You alright?" he asks but Taehyung just nods, seemingly moving closer and Jeongguk wants to ask why but honestly? who is he to complain.

—

"Guk what do you mean you found an alien?" Jimin speaks in disbelief when Jeongguk opens the door to his house, allowing his bandmates in.

"Look, I don't know alright? I found him when I was at the studio yesterday and he had nowhere to go so I brought him here and I just...I don't /know/. Wait here."

The four boys watch as Jeongguk goes to his room, all of their eyes widening when he comes back with Taehyung in hand. Gorgeous and smiling and still wearing practically nothing.

"Jeon Jeongguk, you couldn't have lent him some of your clothes?!" Jimin shouts

His frantic banter interrupted by Taehyung extending a hand, looking back at Jeongguk with a big boxy smile as he introduces himself and Jeongguk's heart only skipped a tiny bit when he realized Taehyung is listening to him.

"Taetae, this is Jiminie, Yoongi, Hoseok, and Seokjin... guys this is Taehyung"

It only takes a few short minutes for the boys to get used to Taehyung attire and for them all to be lost in conversation. Various questions being drilled into Taehyung's head about his home planet and how he got here.

Jeongguk having a weird feeling when he hears that Taehyung was actually trying to follow a guy to another planet, but he must've done something wrong with the codes and ended up here. He doesn't know why his stomach twists when Taehyung begins ranting and raving about his 'Joonie' and he has literally no right or reason to feel this way.

Still, he doesn't enjoy the conversation. He excuses himself to the kitchen and his eyes are already reaching the back of his head when he feels Yoongi's arm around his shoulder "yah, you're already being sulky Jungoo-ah? You just met the boy. At least let him get to know you before you go all mine on him." He teases and Jeongguk shoves his hyung away.

It's not like that, he just.. Doesn't know how to explain what it is that he's feeling in his stomach. It goes away though when he returns to the living room and Taehyung's face lights up at the sight of him "Jeongguk! Look what Jiminie taught me" Taehyung says before lifting his two middle fingers and pointing them right at him.

"Yah! Taetae don't do that!" he shouts but sees the way Taehyung immediately curls into himself

"I-I'm..." he huffs, arms crossed "I take it back then!" and he dramatically makes a show of retracting his fingers back into his palm and looking away. Jeongguk's tongue is piercing his cheek when he sees the way Jimin is cackling off to the side.

Later on, hours after the guys have left Jeongguk finds Taehyung sitting in the living room. Nothing on the t.v and staring at the floor. "Hey.." he says but Taehyung just looks at him before looking away

"Taetae.. Why are you mad at me?"

Taehyung scoffs then, "y'know, on my planet if someone tells you they like you, you at least accept the compliment without stomping on their emotions. Clearly you earthlings don't have the same thoughts."

Jeongguk is utterly confused, when it clicks. Fucking Park Jimin. "Taetae, what did Jiminie tell you that raising those two fingers means?"

"He said that when you like somebody you give them a finger and when you really like them and want to be their friend you give them both fingers like this" he raises them again, frowning when Jeongguk takes his hands into his own and clasps his fingers down.

A soft smile dancing along his face "No, Tae... those fingers? Are a very big insult. You shouldn't do that to anyone unless you don't like them and absolutely do not want to be their friend."

Taehyung's eyes go wide before he puffs out his cheeks, making them big and squishable and Jeongguk is really struggling to contain the way this cute alien makes him feel. "I should do that to Jiminie then! For making me mad at you for no reason!"

Jeongguk smirks then, letting go of Taehyung's hands gently, "that's a great idea Taetae. Now c'mon. Let's go shopping."

"What's shopping?" he tilts his head again, a habit of his that Jeongguk is picking up on. '

"It's what we do when we need to get stuff, and we really need to get you some clothes." He guides Taehyung to his bedroom and places him on the edge of the bed.

Ruffling through his closet until he finds clothes suitable, immediately guiding Taehyung's arms through the sleeves when he feels the man push him away gently. He steps forward again to continue assisting him when Taehyung pushes a little firmer.

"Why are you putting a fabric on me?!"

Jeongguk huffs in frustration "because Taehyung, on this planet we wear clothes. you'll be arrested if you walk out in that!"

the intergalactic being glances at his attire, underneath the striped button down shirt is nothing but the pretty undergarments.

They're sheer and sparkle like the stars, "I think I'd be gifting you earthlings with seeing me like this" he scowls with his arms crossed but his breath hitches when Jeongguk steps into his space, fingers beginning to button up the striped shirt as his warm breath fans Taehyung's lips

"save the gift for me, then yeah? Just me."

Taehyung is left to do nothing but nod, he doesn't know what Jeongguk means by that but he is his earth friend afterall so it only makes since that he trusts him.

"Fine, but I'm not wearing pants!" he shouts, head lulling backwards in disappointment when Jeongguk pulls out a pair of black jeans

"Yes. You. Are."

—

"Gukkie, why are you wearing that thingy over your face? And that droopy thing over your head I can barely see your cute face!" Taehyung pouts, leaning over into Jeongguk's side of the cab and lifting the hat from his eyes.

Jeongguk is thankful that Taehyung doesn't know what it means when a human blushes because the proximity between them is making it hard for him to breathe.

"The mask, is for safety.. I have one for you too." he pulls it out then, looping the fabric around each of Taehyung's ears and adjusting it to cover his nose and mouth properly.

"The hat, is to kind of disguise me.. I'm uh--famous here? So it keeps fans away." he shyly brings his hand to his neck.

Taehyung asks him what it means to be famous and honestly? Jeongguk kind of likes the idea of someone not knowing who he is, so he just smiles and tells him that it's a long story.

It turns out that Taehyung does know what shopping is, but they don't have a name for it because they do it from the comfort of their couches on devices and the products just arrive at their doorsteps within hours.

He admires the way he prances from rack to rack, holding up various clothing items to his body and asking Jeongguk's opinion on each one. Whining occasionally that earthlings cover up too much, only serving to make Jeongguk laugh.

Jeongguk picked out a few silk shirts, silk is pretty and shimmery and he figures Taehyung would like it. Surely he wasn't expecting the oxygen to be knocked out of his lungs when Taehyung steps out of the dressing room, wearing only the red silk button down he gave him.

He hurries up to cover him with his body and pushes him back into the dressing room. Hadn't realized his hands were tight on Taehyung's waist until their inside and Taehyung is looking up at him with big wide eyes, "does it not look good on me?"

Jeongguk shakes his head, eyes taking in the sight in front of him and God Taehyung is making things hard for him. "You look amazing Taetae, but you aren't wearing pants. You have to wear pants unless we're at home okay?"

Taehyung nods then, "I'm sorry, I just forgot.." his eyes look watery and Jeongguk realizes he may have startled him with the way he freaked out, "it's okay.. I just don't want anyone to see you like this, alright? Our bodies are very vulnerable to humans, you shouldn't just show it to everyone. At least not here."

Taehyung seems confused but he agrees anyway. They finally leave the shopping plaza with several bags worth of clothing and shoes. Jeongguk guides Taehyung into the cab to head back home when the boy looks at him, leaning in impossibly close to his face and nuzzling his nose against the others.

Jeongguk feels his whole body freeze and a hand rests on Taehyung's waist, "Tae--"

But the boy backs away with a bright smile and Jeongguk learns that alien's do blush "that's how we say thank you to people we care about on my planet. So thank you, for taking care of me when you don't have to."

And Jeongguk feels worried, because it's only been a few days and he already doesn't ever want Taehyung to leave.

—

"Jeonggukkie, where do you always go somedays?" Taehyung is laying upside down on the sofa when Jeongguk gets home.

It's nearly 7 pm and he's been at the studio for hours, "I make music Taetae. I have to record. Did you eat the food I made you?"

Taehyung pouts then "no, you're supposed to eat /with/ your mate"

Jeongguk furrows his brows in confusion but still heads to the kitchen none the less. Smiling when Taehyung hums in satisfaction at the taste.

"You should make music for me Gukkie." he says once they're finished with their food, Jeongguk turns to smile at him from the sink

"I will. You can come to the studio with me tomorrow, sound good?" Taehyung seems really excited by that but he frowns when he sees Jeongguk heading to the couch.

Preparing his pillow and blanket as he has been sleeping on the sofa since Taehyung arrived a few weeks back.

"Jeongguk...do I smell funny or something?"

he laughs at Taehyung softly before shaking his head "of course not, why?"

"why won't you spend your rest hours with me then? you're supposed to spend your rest hours with your mate" he frowns, he's bouncing on the tips of his toes and Jeongguk still isn't sure what he means by mate but he sighs before getting up.

"as long as you don't mind, I'd love to sleep in my bed again" Taehyung seems excited by this. Happily rushing into the bedroom and discarding his day clothes.

Jeongguk has gotten used to Taehyung wearing minimal clothing around the house but still, the site of him in only some very tiny shorts and a t shirt is a lot to handle.

and it doesn't help that once he's in bed Taehyung curls up into his side, arms holding him tight and he gasps when Taehyung's nose nuzzles against his.

"m'so glad I found you Gukkie, back home they told me i'd never keep a mate because i'm irritating, if only they could see me now" Taehyung's voice is soft and Jeongguk /really/ wants to ask him what a mate is but he just smiles.

figures it must be referring to a roommate. They hardly wear clothing on that planet so skin ship and snuggling must be normal too.

Still he'd be a liar if he said he didn't love the way Taehyung's body feels rested against his.

Long beautiful legs curled around his own and the warmth of Taehyung's face being burrowed against his chest makes him feel amazing.

He doesn't question how easy it is to fall asleep, figures it's because he's finally on a mattress and not his sofa.

Not at all to do with the feeling of having another body next to his.

—

"Woah. you work in a building like this?" Taehyung admires the tall sky scraper and it makes Jeongguk chuckle

"yeah, it's not all it's cracked up to be, c'mon"

The entire time Jeongguk is speaking with his managers Taehyung is in awe. Strolling down the hallways and admiring the pictures and shiny disks mounted on the walls.

Stopping when he sees a beautiful picture of Jeongguk, he seems younger but still so handsome it makes him smile. The tips of his fingers running along the frame when he feels warmth behind him.

"Ah, my golden days" Jeongguk jokes placing a soft hand on the small of Taehyung's back "let me make some music for you" he says quietly guiding Taehyung into the studio.

and okay so he's not human but Taehyung has gotten used to being introduced to people so he definitely notices the way Jeongguk really hurries to get those old guys in suits away.

He tries not to have his feelings hurt by that, it's hard to sulk when Jeongguk sits him down in the room with glass windows and places a thing over his ears.

"You'll be able to hear me better through these okay?" Jeongguk's smile is radiant as he retreats to his own chair, signaling for Yoongi to do something and then Taehyung can hear pretty instrumentals in his ear.

Hands coming to grasp onto the plastic covering them because he's never heard sounds so up close before. It's immersing and when Jeongguk's voice filters into his ears he doesn't even realize his hands fell.

Too lost in pure wonder as Jeongguk sounds better than anything he's ever heard before. Taehyung enjoys listening to Jeongguk sing, he waits patiently as it takes several attempts before the singer is satisfied.

He's sad when Yoongi bids goodbyes and Jeongguk comes over to remove his plastic music listeners, a surprised gasp barely leaves Jeongguk's mouth when Taehyung's hands grab onto his waist for stability.

"you have the loveliest voice Gukkie" he looks down at Taehyung then and sees bright wonderfilled eyes boring into his own.

Breath caught in his throat when Taehyung leans in, wonders if he's going to kiss him but then their noses brush again before he pulls away shyly.

"what were you thanking me for that time?" Jeongguk whispers, hands having found their way to rest on Taehyung's thighs

"that was for letting me hear such beautiful sounds" then he hops up from the chair.

Stands patiently and quietly as Jeongguk places his face mask back on for him—his fingertips are so soft as the graze the skin just behind Taehyung's ear.

He's never felt such feelings before when someone touches him but he isn't afraid of new things, everything about this planet has been new and he hasn't found anything unpleasant yet.

Jeongguk takes notice to how quiet Taehyung is. It's the quietest he's ever heard him and he's confused as to why but decides not to question it when they're ready to leave.

He's gotten used to the alien's clingy tendencies that his arm is already outstretched for Taehyung to grab onto as they walk to the vehicle that's waiting for him.

"Hey, so I'm going out with the guys tonight, would you like to join us or stay home?"

Taehyung is staring out the window at the passing buildings, trying to make sense of the erratic thumping of his heart. "I think i'll stay at home. you can give Jiminie one of these though!" he sticks up his middle finger and even though the mask covers his mouth Jeongguk can see the way his eyes smile.

"Y'know, i think you and Jimin are gonna be really good friends" he shakes his head at the thought, the similarities between the two at times is uncanny.

and it's not until he's getting ready to head out, the house silent because Taehyung is sound asleep in their room that Jeongguk realizes he's getting a little /too/ used to Taehyung being at his side.

—

"Where's Taetae?!" Jimin pouts the moment Jeongguk enters the club, earning a smirk from the man who shrugs his shoulders

"he said to give you one of these" laughing obnoxiously as Jimin attempts to rip his finger off.

"you're so mean Guk, you shouldn't keep him all locked up, how is he supposed to get used to life here if he never leaves your house"

Jeongguk frowns a little, "i'm not keeping him locked up, I invited him out. It's not my fault if he wants to stay home."

"but you don't push him to leave?? you don't try to get him out. He needs to learn independence, he can just mooch off your couch forever" Jimin pats his shoulder "let him come out, there's a bunch of people out here that I bet would love to take care of him forever. it's not fair for you to leave him at home all the time because we're too busy"

Jeongguk takes the shot in front of him then, why is it Jimin's business anyway? He'll think about this another time. maybe he'll talk to Taehyung tomorrow but for now? he's just gonna try to forget about all of these weird feelings brewing inside.

—

Stumbling into the house drunk, Jeongguk hadn't even thought about the fact that he was bringing someone home.

His drunken stupor made him forget for a short moment that he had an intergalactic being living in his house.

He and his date for the night are a loud mess of laughter as they make it inside and he hiccups loud when the girl who's name he doesn't know nuzzles against his nose--it doesn't feel as soft and butterfly inducing as when Taehyung does it but he doesn't push her away

"you're so handsome Jeonggukkie" is heard from where her head is in his neck and he feels dizzy when his eyes open and Taehyung is standing in the hallway.

Large shirt reaching his thighs and why does Jeongguk feel guilty? Maybe because Taehyung looks as if he had just been stabbed right in the heart.

still, Jeongguk is too drunk to think. he doesn't even hear the girl cursing him as she leaves. something about not wanting to be a home wrecker but he doesn't hear.

Just manages to get his shoes and jacket off, attempting to follow Taehyung into the bedroom but the door is closed in his face.

He should be angry, Taehyung is a guest in his house how dare he lock him out? but he's not angry.

because he knows that over the several weeks of Taehyung being here that this place has become his too.

maybe Jimin is right and he needs to give Taehyung space, because there's no reason for the other to be upset with him.

They're friends after all, roommates—whatever. Jeongguk plops onto the couch, decided to add this to the list of things he will worry about another day.

—

A couple weeks pass by with little words shared between the two. Only Jeongguk making sure Taehyung eats and the occasional "how was your day?"

It's weird. Weird because from their first interaction Taehyung has been so clingy. There's so much space between them at night that Jeongguk genuinely wonders what he could've done to make Taehyung upset.

and when he brings home some new things for the man all he gets is a soft smile, he's grown used to the cute little nose nuzzles so he can't help the pout that comes on when he doesn't get it.

but the doorbell ringing obnoxiously keeps him from being able to confront the elephant in the room.

Yoongi and Jimin's voices are loud once they enter "Taetae! I bought you something!!" Jimin squeals when he sits in front of him on the couch.

Taehyung is smiling but Jeongguk notices how it doesn't reach his eyes the way it should.

Yoongi picks up the awkward air between the two though he doesn't say anything, just watches as Jimin shows Taehyung his new cellphone.

Explains how it works and programming all of their phone numbers into it. Jeongguk can't help but smile when Taehyung takes the first picture of himself and gasps "i'm so pretty!" he giggles as he keeps snapping goofy pictures.

"You can call me and text me whenever okay? we can hangout and do things so you don't feel trapped here all the time when you're bored with Jeongguk" Taehyung nods, just barely. eyes meeting Jeongguk's only for a moment.

and then the three boys are leaving to head to the studio but Jeongguk turns back before climbing into the car, rushing back into the house and leaning down in front of Taehyung "will you stay awake for me?" he asks softly, the tips of their noses are touching and his stomach is doing backflips.

"okay" is all Taehyung says before turning away with the faintest color dusting his cheeks. "see you later Taetae" Jeongguk says as he leaves the house with a little more pep in his step.

—

"so what did you do?" Yoongi asks once they're in the car

"I didn't do anything hyung what are you talking about?"

"okay we can pretend like Taehyung hasn't been keeping a ten foot pole between you two for the last week or so when just before that you couldn't pry him off of you with a knife."

Jeongguk doesn't know how to feel about the fact that everyone else can see what he himself has noticed.

Honestly though, he has no idea why. he's going to find out though. "I'm talking to him about it tonight, idk what I did but I don't want him to feel uncomfortable at home so we're gonna talk" he sighs when Yoongi pats his thigh

Hoseok's ears perk up at the mention of Taehyung as the boy's enter the room "he's going out with Jimin and I tomorrow" Jeongguk's sharp gaze quickly finding the two

"oh and the rest of us aren't invited?"

"nope!" Jimin chirps "it's a JiHopeTae date, no Yoong's, Jin's or Guk's allowed"

"yeah this? is not happening." he scoffs already pulling out his phone to text Taehyung, when he realizes that /he/ doesn't have his number.

Taehyung will have to text him first. Fucking Jimin.

"Give me Tae's number"

Hoseok raises a hand then, shit eating grin painted on his face "you'll have to ask him for it if you want it Guk. You don't get privileges just because he lives with you"

Jeongguk thinks he and Taehyung have a lot more to talk about tonight then just why he's upset.

—

Even knowing Taehyung promised to wait up for him, he still feels his heart warm when Taehyung is sitting on the sofa.

Some drama on the tv but he doesn't seem like he's really paying attention. Just kind of watching it blankly when Jeongguk sits next to him.

"what'd you do today?" he asks softly, feeling a little awkward when Taehyung doesn't respond much.

He only mentions briefly cleaning a few things and then watching this show.

"I heard you made plans with Hobi and Jiminie" that gets Taehyung to smile, it's brilliant and pretty and he's really excited then.

So excited that Jeongguk can't bring himself to intrude on his night out, Yoongi was right about what he said that first night. He can't just claim Taehyung as his, especially when he isn't.

Their friendship is different? sure, because he's all that Taehyung had to rely on in the beginning but he's becoming painfully aware of the fact that Taehyung has his friends now too.

and that's great, really. So Jeongguk shouldn't be trying to do anything to keep Taehyung from making these bonds.

"Taetae.." he starts, feels speechless when he's met with soft eyes, such a pretty blue that he thinks he could swim in them. "why are you upset with me? you've been upset with me for awhile now.. and this time I don't think it's Jiminie's fault"

Taehyung giggles a little which makes Jeongguk smile, he hasn't heard him laughing because of himself "I'm not upset with you Gukkie. Just adjusting to earthling life, that's all. No one else is as touchy and clingy to you like I am so..." he looks away then

and Jeongguk wants to argue. Tell Taehyung that it's okay and that sure it was weird at first but he loves how cuddly the boy is.

Then he thinks to what Yoongi said and so he smiles then, patting Taehyung's thigh "just do what makes you comfortable Taetae. If you like cuddling and want to be close to me I'm fine with that, but if you don't that's okay too. Whatever you want, just, maybe talk to me again? because I miss you."

he knows his cheeks must be as red as his shirt but the sweet noise that leaves Taehyung's mouth is worth it.

"can I start cuddling you at rest time again? I get cold while I rest." his lips are jutted into a pout that makes Jeongguk's heart flip.

"Y'know, I used to hate body heat while I sleep but I think you changed me because I've been cold the last several nights too" he smiles then "I'm gonna turn in for bed now actually, come whenever you're ready"

Taehyung nods to himself then, deciding to wait a few moments but Jeongguk is back out "by the way, can I get your new phone number? since the guys wouldn't give it to me?"

He's thankful when he feels the device being placed in his palms and he sends himself a text from it.

"g'night Taetae"

"rest well Gukkie"

—

Now, Jeongguk knows what he said. He does and he swears, he isn't trying to hold Taehyung back.

but he just can't let the man leave the house the way he's dressed right now. He brought back that damn see through top, sparkly and pretty and nothing that anyone at the club deserves to see.

but he did pair them with some black ripped jeans, so okay.. he's getting better. Still. When he comes out into the living room with a bright smile "How do I look for my first earthling outing on my own?" doing a little twirl, Jeongguk feels unpleasant to say the least.

"you look amazing, as usual Tae." he stands up then, walks over to his own closet and finds one of his /many/ leather jackets.

Taking it to Taehyung and sliding it on his arms while the other groans. "why do you always insist on covering me up? Jiminie told me I should wear this" he pouts.

Fucking Jimin.

"Tae.. just.." he sighs "you don't have to wear the jacket, i just think it looks really nice on you okay?"

Taehyung walks away from Jeongguk. Straightening out the sleeves of the jacket as he looks in the mirror.

He likes the way it looks against the shimmery fabric adorning his stomach. and if Jeongguk feels an enormous burst of pride when Taehyung leaves still wearing his jacket then it's no-ones business.

—

"Is that Guk's?" Jimin points out with a raised brow. Taehyung nods, not realizing the way he's kept sniffing the collar of it subtly. But not subtle enough for Jimin's eyes to miss.

"That guy, swear he's gonna have a heart attack once you meet someone that peaks your interest." the waiter comes back then with their drinks "have you drank alcohol before Taetae?"

His nose scrunches when he takes a whiff of the beverage, he doesn't think he's ever had anything so toxic but he still drinks it.

Finds that the flavor is better than it smells. Jimin and Hoseok laugh hysterically when he downs the whole drink in a few sips.

"Jeon is gonna kill us" Hoseok snorts as he takes a drink of his own, Jimin looking back at him with a mischievous grin "I'd like to see him try"

Taehyung finds it odd, the way earthlings interact. Seemingly infatuated with multiple different humans. Just when he thinks he's spotted a pair of mates, one of them goes off to someone else.

Humans are weird.

He's brought out of his thoughts though when he feels someone behind him, there's hands that lightly graze his waist "what's your name gorgeous?" is murmured against his ear and he isn't used to the tingly sensation that comes with it

"Tae, what's yours?" he asks, turning around and remembering what Guk told him he extends a hand, not understanding why this stranger is laughing at him "fuck you're so cute" he says, taking Taehyung's hand and spinning him with it.

"I'm Baek" the guy says and Taehyung notices once he's facing him again that he's very handsome.

When the guy helps him start to dance Taehyung can relax a little, thankful that dancing is something that seems rather universal. What /isn't/ universal is the way Baek lets their faces move dangerously close.

He mustn't have his mate yet, Taehyung thinks. and after the sudden realization that Jeongguk already has one Taehyung knows he needs to figure things out sooner than later.

He's already far too comfortable in Jeongguk's home and that's not good. It must make his mate very sad which is why Taehyung hasn't seen her since that night.

—

"Is he getting Tae's number?" Hoseok asks, the two have been keeping their eye on Taehyung all evening.

watched as the first awkward movements of his body turned calculated, saw him laughing and smiling with whoever that guy seems to be.

"Fuck, /fuck/ Jeongguk's really gonna be pissed" Jimin throws his head back "well
Taehyung has to move out eventually right? That's what I told Jeongguk anyways, he'll be fine" he downs another shot then "let's get Tae home though, I don't think he's ready to go home with anyone yet"

Hoseok nods in agreement when they see Taehyung headed towards them with a big smile on his face "guys I made a new earth friend!"

"we saw, did you have a good time?" Jimin wraps an arm around Taehyung who is stumbling clumsily as he walks

"the bestest time, I can't wait to tell Gukkie!" he giggles in Jimin's neck only another reminder of how badly his ass is gonna be chewed out tomorrow.

"Can I ask you guys something?" Taehyung's eyes are nearly closed, the car ride lulling him to sleep "Why do earthlings have so many mates? it's very confusing"

Hoseok and Jimin share a look before Hoseok shrugs "we have lots of friends, do you not have lots of friends back home?"

Taehyung laughs through his hiccups "not friends Hoseokie, mates, y'know the person you live with forever and have kids and stuff? Humans have so many of those! I saw one guy nuzzle like four peoples noses tonight!!" he speaks as if he can't believe such things and Jimin and Hoseok are far too buzzed to make any sense of what their alien friend is saying

"I thought Gukkie would make a good mate but then he has one already and you guys may like having multiple mates but that's weird for us..." he pouts then "so I guess I gotta find a new one"

Jimin watches as Taehyung starts to fall asleep, head falling to his shoulder "but I really did like Jeongguk the most even out of all the ones I met back home" he says quietly and it makes Jimin's heart clench with how sad Taehyung's voice sounds.

and neither him nor Hoseok are surprised that Jeongguk is awake and already at the door once they arrive.

Jimin lifts a sleeping Taehyung into his arms but Jeongguk is quick to be at his side and take over.

The two stand there drunkenly cooing at the way Taehyung immediately gets comfortable in Jeongguk's hold and maybe they feel a little bad for the way they've been on their band mate about not getting too close.

—

Jeongguk isn't used to hearing a ringtone. His being on silent constantly so the pinging every few minutes of Taehyung's phone is driving him insane.

Grumbily he pokes Taehyung's stomach from where the other is cuddled against his side "Taetae, turn off your phone or tell whoever it is that we're sleeping in today"

Taehyung only cuddles closer to his side, reaching his arm as if to show that he can't access his phone "you do it..don't feel good" he murmurs making Jeongguk laugh.

His first hangover apparently. So using the arm that isn't wrapped around Taehyung he grabs the device, only one eye opened as he goes to respond but the name is one he doesn't recognize and the texts make him feel weird.

He decides to worry about it later, silencing the phone and returning to his place with Taehyung breathing softly into his neck.

Whoever Baekhyun is must be having a shit morning in comparison, and he knows it's silly. But he hugs Taehyung a little closer, letting their noses nuzzle lightly. Not wanting to wake the other up when he says "thanks for coming home"

—

When Jeongguk gets back from a lunch with his managers, he's reluctant. He doesn't want to tell Taehyung that he is going to be out of town for a month touring.

What if something happens? what if he somehow ends up going back home? These are things Jeongguk doesn't want to think about.

Yet he's left with no choice when the house is empty upon his arrival. Only then does he check his phone to see a message from Taehyung

// out for an earthling thing called a date, i'll be home before rest time. x, taetae

Jeongguk is even more reluctant to go away and he shouldn't be. Really.

but then he scrolls and sees a second message, it's a selfie and Taehyung looks so cute smiling and wearing one of his shirts

// is my outfit Gukkie approved?

he smiles then, the sick feeling in his stomach going away just a bit.

;; absolutely. see you at home Tae. be safe.

Yoongi comes over unannounced and just as he suspected Jeongguk is sulking. "if you like him so much, why don't /you/ take him on a date?"

Jeongguk immediately shakes his head "He trusts me the most..and I don't know how long he's going to be here so I want him to always have me. I can't.." he shakes his head as a hand brushes through his hair "I can't take away the safe place he has with me."

His voice is soft but before Yoongi can say anything they can hear faint voices talking outside of the door. Not loud enough to hear the words but loud enough to know it's Taehyung coming back.

"You should tell him how you feel Jeongguk. If he is here to stay, you'll end up hurt in the end when he finds someone else that isn't afraid to say what's on his mind."

Jeongguk keeps his gaze fixated on the floor as Yoongi goes to leave, deciding he needs to shower he hurries out of sight. Doesn't care to see who this guy is that took Taehyung on a date, figures it must be that Baekhyun guy.

He's humming and scrubbing like hell out of his hair when the bathroom door opens and he can hear soft footsteps. "Gukkie?" Taehyung's there, just outside the curtain and the thought makes Jeongguk feel funny.

"Yes taetae, I'm showering." He peaks through the side of the curtain and sees Taehyung seated on the counter, feet swaying and gnawing on his bottom lip.

"What's a kiss?"

Jeongguk almost drops the loofah from his palms, "Why?" he doesn't mean for his voice to sound so cold

"Um.. my new friend.. Baek, he asked if he could kiss me today. But I said no, because I don't know what a kiss is."

Jeongguk has his eyes clenched shut, it's like Yoongi knew. He must have known Taehyung was interested in someone he must have...it clicks and when it clicks it hurts. The first time Taehyung goes out alone and he immediately finds someone.

It shouldn't hurt as deeply as it does, but Jeongguk can barely speak up. "A kiss is something intimate, special. You normally only do it with someone you really care about...someone you like a lot and see yourself with for a long time."

Taehyung is silent then, making Jeongguk yelp when his head pops inside the curtain.

He really doesn't understand how nudity has no effect on the man, "how do you kiss? Is it like a more intense handshake?"

Jeongguk shakes his head then, lets the warm water rinse the soap out of his hair. Ignoring the fact that Taehyung is literally watching him shower. "You kiss someone with your mouth."

Taehyung's jaw drops at this before he cringes "thats.. Thats so gross! And unsanitary! What if you're sick?! Or what if they ate something nasty?! Or what if.."

Jeongguk giggles at Taehyung's ranting, he's missed this side of Taehyung. "That's why it's intimate and you shouldn't just kiss anybody. If you want to kiss someone, then it's okay. You can kiss whoever you want, as long as you /both/ want to..okay?"

Taehyung nods then and once he's out of the bathroom, Jeongguk lets his forehead rest against the cool tile. Water losing it's heat as the beads pummel against his back. If only he had some courage.

—

"What do you mean you're leaving?" Taehyung's eyes are wide and watery, Jeongguk regrets not telling him this sooner.

"Not yet, in two weeks. I'll be gone for a month, remember how I told you I'm famous? Well I have to go see the people that make me famous" he smiles, a forced one because he sees a stray tear stream down Taehyung's cheek.

"B-but what about me? You're leaving me all al-alone?" he's about to sob, but then Jeongguk watches as his cheeks puff out in frustration and he stands. "Fine. don't let the door hit your butt on the way out!" he shouts as he storms off.

Jimin's really gotta stop teaching him earth insults.

"Taetae, please open the door..." it's almost 1 a.m. and Jeongguk just wants to sleep. He only has a handful of nights left to sleep in his own bed and guiltily he wants to enjoy Taehyung's presence as much as possible.

He's genuinely surprised though, when Taehyung does open the door, "Can I go with you?" Taehyung says quietly, head looking at his toes and Jeongguk really wasn't expecting that.

"Tae.."

"It's okay.. I just wanted to try.. I'll be okay by myself but can you rest with me while you're still here?" as if Jeongguk hasn't been caught off guard enough, Taehyung wraps his arms around his middle tightly.

It's the first time they've really hugged and it makes him feel so many things that really a simple hug shouldn't make him feel. "Gonna cuddle you so hard, Taetae"

—

"I can't believe you're all leaving me.. I feel like this isn't fair. You're abandoning me." Taehyung pouts, standing at the door step where the five boys are standing with their luggages being loaded into the large van

"We'll be back before you can even miss us Tae!" Hobi and Jimin tackle him into a hug "You better not go running back to your planet while we're gone" they joke, pinching Taehyung's sides and making him giggle.

"I won't." he says with a big smile. Smiling even bigger when Yoongi ruffles his hair

"You've got all of our numbers, call if you need anything at all."

They're going into the van then when Jeongguk finally puts his luggage away, reluctantly going back towards Taehyung who's standing there with his hands behind his back.

He's wearing one of Jeongguk's band shirts and jeans, one of the singer's favorite outfits that he wears. "Call me or text me literally whenever, you can text me all the time, I won't mind and I'll respond as much as I can"

Taehyung smiles, it's the kind of smile that Jeongguk has gotten used to when the intergallactic being feels sad and it makes his heart clench. "C'mere" taking him by the hands and wrapping his arms around his own body.

The way he hugs Taehyung is tight and warm and the hands that clutch onto his back feel /too/ good. "I haven't been without you since I landed here" Taehyung whispers into his shoulder and that's when Jeongguk feels the wet warmth.

"Hey, don't cry okay? I promise I'll be back so soon. You know how to use my card, so use it for whatever you need and if you're feeling especially sad or angry with me just go to the shopping center and spend a bunch of my money. Just please...." Taehyung cuts him off with a cheeky grin "please remember to wear pants" he mocks, making Jeongguk realizing how many times he must have given this warning to Taehyung over the last couple months.

"I'll see you soon Taetae"

"I'll see you Gukkie"

And Taehyung hugs him extra tight before he lets go but the soft hand on his cheek makes those familiar flutters fill his heart and then there's Taehyung nuzzling their noses together again "thank you"

Jeongguk wants to ask what for but he's too stunned by the way Taehyung's eyes shine as he smiles and walks back inside the house.

This is going to be a long ass month.

— Day 1.

— Taehyung goes shopping.

— Not again....

—

"Y'know what Taetae told me last night on facetime?" Jimin is wiggling his eyebrows in a way that makes Jeongguk too curious.

"He's going to kiss Baekhyun tomorrow on their date!!" he watches cautiously, pays incredibly close attention to the way Jeongguk clicks his tongue and looks out the airplane window

"He doesn't even know how to kiss" he scoffs making Jimin scoot closer to him.

"Exactly, Baek is gonna teach him. Aren't you excited? You're gonna have your bachelor pad to yourself soon" he winks, he knows he's being an ass. Really. But Jeongguk has always needed a little push.

"A kiss doesn't mean Taehyung is going anywhere and I'm sure as hell not letting him just move in with some guy." 

"You don't have a say so, Jeongguk. If Tae wants to move out you literally cannot stop him"

Jimin ignores the glare coming from Yoongi's side of the plane but he doesn't ignore the silence coming from Jeongguk's seat.

—

It's almost four a.m. when Jeongguk gets home, and he mentally prepared himself for Taehyung to have his friend over. Already has his hands balled in fists when he slowly opens his bedroom door, but they unclench immediately when all he finds is Taehyung.

Taehyung curled up sweetly, wearing one of his big hoodies. The sleeves far too long and bunched at the ends, damn..it's been a long month.

He's quick in the shower and even quicker as he slides on his pyjama pants. The warmth he feels in his heart when Taehyung immediately snuggles to his side isn't something he's willing to speak on right now.

And Jimin is right about one thing, he doesn't have the ability to keep Taehyung from doing what he wants...so he just has to make sure that what Taehyung wants is himself.

An earpiercing squeal wakes him up, followed by a weight straddling his abdomen. Opening his eyes just barely he sees Taehyung there. Messy hair and puffy cheeks but a bright rectangular smile on his face.

"Jeonggukkie you're home!! I thought you were coming home today!! When did you get here?!"

Jeongguk's hands find a soft resting place on Taehyung's thighs, squeezing just gently as he smiles "got home a few hours ago, very very sleepy" he says, his hands drooping to the sides though he misses the warmth of Taehyung's skin.

"Then rest Gukkie, I've missed resting with you"

He humms then, grabbing onto Taehyung to pull his body next to his own. Normally acting as a pillow for the other but not today, today he turns and hugs him close. Let's their limbs intertwine entirely and he absolutely adores the way Taehyung seems to fit perfectly against him.

—

"Jeonggukkie?"

"Yes Tae?"

"Could you teach me how to kiss someone?" Taehyung's head is tilted and Jeongguk nearly spits the food from his mouth. He's managed to avoid this for two weeks since coming back, seeing as Taehyung decided he wasn't ready to kiss Baekhyun yet.

Seemingly though, Jeongguk's luck has ran out.

"Tae I don't think.."

"Please... I really don't want to seem like a wierdo and Baek doesn't know I'm not from this planet so if I don't know how to kiss then he will just think strangely of me" he's pouting and damn it Jeongguk hates that this is his first opportunity to kiss Taehyung and it's for someone else's sake.

"Look... I'll show you the most basic kiss okay? Everything else is natural. It should feel natural and if it doesn't or if you feel uncomfortable you should stop okay? Don't let anyone make you do more than you're ready for."

Taehyung nods then, sitting on his knees with his butt rested on his heels when Jeongguk turns from his place on the couch. "So, I'm just going to do it okay?" he takes a shaky breath, is he preparing Taehyung or himself? He doesn't know.

But Taehyung's eyes are wide and he nods just enough for Jeongguk to get the okay. He just barely let's his finger tips touch Taehyung's chin, only serving to tilt his head better as he presses their lips together softly.

Has to do everythying in his power to suppress the gasp that wants to leave with the way he feels breathless. Only the tiniest peck of their lips has Jeongguk almost falling over. When his hand drops from Taehyung's chin and he goes to pull away, he thinks he might cry.

Fuck he loves him so much.

He's an idiot.

He's such a fucking idiot.

"Tae.." he goes to speak but he sees the way Taehyung's cheeks are flushed and his fingers brush over his lips "that's a kiss"

"Wow.." the alien speaks, voice so quiet Jeongguk almost can't hear it "no wonder earthlings do that instead of nose nuzzles, it's way better" he murmurs to himself.

Jeongguk coughs then, unsure of what to say next. Taehyung is still too close. Too close for him to resist capturing his lips again, and his hand is resting right next to where Taehyung's knees are resting. He runs the tips of them over the soft skin, he wants to. He wants to kiss him again so bad.

He wants to tell Taehyung all of the things he's bottled up since he left for the tour. How much he cares for him and how spending everyday of the last few months with him has been the best months out of his 25 years on earth.

Taehyung blinks a few times, long lashes fluttering as he scoots a little closer. Jeongguk's hand runs up his thigh then, stopping at his waist and clutching onto it tighter than he should. He's such a weak man, so weak when he leans in close. Free hand grabbing onto Taehyung's nape "Jeongguk.." Taehyung speaks and he's terrified that he's going to tell him to stop but then there are hands on his shoulders and Taehyung leans the rest of the way for them.

Noses brushing when he speaks "show me one more time?" he asks and Jeongguk doesn't hesitate when he presses their lips together. Using the hand that's holding onto Taehyung's waist to pull him closer.

Closer, closer, closer until he's nearly on top of him. Their lips are just moving together. Soft and cautious...he's curious, what Taehyung's reaction would be if he attempted to lick his lips so he does, let's his tongue trace the plush lips just barely and a gratuitous gasp escapes Taehyung's throat.

Both of his hands are now holding onto him as he guides Taehyung to his lap, still so cautious with the way he keeps his hands only on or above his waist, and he's about to part Taehyung's mouth with his tongue when the buzzer to their home is rang.

Fuck.

Taehyung pulls away then, nearly out of breath when he wipes his mouth, "um.. Gukkie, I.."

"I know... it's okay" he smiles sadly, not meeting Taehyung's eyes "have a good time, Taetae"

And when Taehyung goes, he cries.

He feels like such a damn fool for crying as hard as he does, as if all of his hyungs hadn't warned him. As if he himself hadn't tried to stop it but what was he supposed to do? How could he not fall for pretty blue eyes and soft giggles and sleepy cuddles?

Jeongguk turns in for bed early, he can't bring himself to stay awake to hear about Taehyung's first earthling kiss with someone that isn't him.

—
He knows that he hasn't been laying in bed for long.

Only two hours tops, so why can he hear the front door opening? His first thought is that Jimin or Yoongi decided to stop by.

He's not expecting to see Taehyung standing there, seemingly out of breath.

"Jeongguk"

"Tae? Why are you home already?"

The man shakes his head then, stepping close to Jeongguk and he finally takes notice of the outfit of choice. Was too caught up in their kiss earlier to even realize Taehyung was wearing his leather jacket again.

But underneath it is a sheer white fabric. He can see his belly button and the softness of his tummy "because. Jeongguk I have a question."

"Go ahead.." he sighs, making his way over to the couch. Not noticing that Taehyung is still frozen still.

"Who is your mate?",

Jeongguk looks at him then with a raised brow "What do you mean?"

Taehyung huffs in frustration, "Who is the person that you're going to spend your life with?"

Jeongguk's jaw drops, he has no fucking clue.

"Tae.. I don't have a /mate/ and we don't call it that here. Those are your boyfriends or girlfriends or spouse...but why d--"

He's cut off by Taehyung crawling into his lap, pout on his lips "so the girl from that night before wasn't your mate?"

"Taetae, I still don't get why you're calling it a mate but no she was just.." he groans "just someone I met that night, she didn't even stay."

"B-but you let her nuzzle your nose.." Taehyung's pout is growing even bigger and Jeongguk takes notice to the way his fingers are fiddling with the collar of his shirt.

"Tae, those things don't mean what you think they mean here..and if she nuzzled my nose then, I honestly don't remember"

Taehyung gasps, eyes wide and the fingers that were toying with Jeongguk's collar are grasping tight "s-so you don't have a mat--er-uh spouse?"

Jeongguk chuckles a little at that, "no. I don't."

Taehyung clears his throat, hands smoothing out the fabric and resting on Jeongguk's chest. "On my planet, you only nuzzle noses with the most special people in your life. Your parents, occasionally your best friends, and your mate. Y-your mate is your person, you live together, you care for each other, you spend your entire lives together...a-and and.." he stops

Fingers are trembling when Jeongguk takes his hands into his own "I had kinda convinced myself that you were mine...nd uh, but then you came home with that girl and I was confused because I didn't want to hurt your mate if you already had one...because you humans mate with a lot of people but we don't do that where I'm from"

"We find someone, and ideally your mate is the first person you really care for. Or as you guys call it, love. But you also say I love you to a lot of people...." he's rambling, Jeongguk knows this, but his heart is pounding with every word. He has no idea where this is going.

But Taehyung is here, home early from his date to talk about this and he doesn't know what to do with that information. His hands find their way to Taehyung's waist as if urging him to continue speaking "I-I was going to find a new mate, because I think I'll be here for a long time.. And so I didn't want to intrude but, I really think my mate shouldn't just be any person and when I kissed Baek it di--"

"You kissed him?" Jeongguk whispers, it hurts. Even though he knew he was going to it hurts knowing that someone else got to hold Taehyung close enough that their lips could touch.

"Yeah but Jeonggukkie..." he can't complete his words because Jeongguk's mouth is latched onto his own. Lips moving with much more certainty than they did earlier. It makes Taehyung feel dizzy the way Jeongguk's arms move to curl around his lower back, pulling him closer and kissing him harder.

"Don't.. please.." Jeongguk shakes his head, unconsciously letting their noses brush not knowing the way he's making Taehyung's stomach flutter "don't kiss anyone else... please.." Taehyung can't respond.

He can't even tell Jeongguk that the reason he came back is because the kiss with Baekhyun only lasted long enough for him to realize it felt nothing like it did with Jeongguk and the fuzzy feeling inside his tummy he only felt when it was Jeongguk's hand on his waist.

And he thinks he was right when he thought Jeongguk should be his mate because noone has ever cared for him in his entire life the way this man does. This man that didn't know him from atom, yet accepted him with open arms.

Everything that he is, something that his own family back home couldn't do. The reason why he and Namjoon wanted to escape their planet, find one that accepted them as they are. Taehyung feels things he's never felt before when Jeongguk looks at him, smiles at him, and the sensation that's taking over his body as they kiss? Is otherworldly.

and this time when Jeongguk's tongue grazes his lips Taehyung parts his mouth. He's curious, he doesn't know what Jeongguk is trying to do and when he feels the other's tongue against his own it's strange at first.

Strange until they lap around each other deliciously, as if trying to memorize the way their mouths move together.

Taehyung's hands come to rest behind Jeongguk's neck, fists of his hair that he didn't mean to grab onto but Jeongguk didn't stop him at all.

and he feels a shutter go over his body when Jeongguk's hands slide up to his shoulders, fingers peaking within the hem of the leather jacket before gently sliding it off of his shoulders.

Their mouths part but their faces are so close as they catch their breaths, Jeongguk groaning when he removes the jacket and drops it to the floor "I love when you wear my clothes, god it makes me so happy" he says, before gently kissing Taehyung's lips again

The man in his lap just giggles "you just love when my body is covered", Jeongguk's finger tips graze the sheer fabric covering Taehyung's body "no, i love when I'm the only one who gets to see it uncovered" he breathes against the skin of Taehyung's neck.

Taking him by surprise because he didn't know people kissed, /not/ on their mouths. "Guk—"

"You can tell me if you're uncomfortable okay?" Jeongguk says, as his parted mouth trails every inch of skin that he can reach.

"I'm not... I'm never uncomfortable with you—just.." he pulls onto Jeongguk's face to bring them eye to eye "you said everything would come naturally but I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.."

Jeongguk stops then. Gentle smile on his face before he brings Taehyung in for the softest kiss. "Let's go to rest then hmm? it's been an eventful day and you shouldn't just do things because you /think/ you should"

Taehyung wants to fight, but he doesn't because Jeongguk's hands cup his thighs and boy this is new. Jeongguk has never carried him like this and Taehyung finds himself loving the way he can see Jeongguk's face and feel him close, leaning down to brush their noses together as Jeongguk sets him to the floor in their room.

Taehyung's eyes are droopy and his lips are swollen red from the kissing. Jeongguk wastes no time in helping Taehyung into another one of his shirts.

He's thankful the lights are off because he just knows his smile is so big and goofy as Taehyung curls into his side, but the soft fingers on his cheek take him by surprise and the even softer lips moving against his own have him gasping for air.

Taehyung pulls away with a giggle and nuzzles their noses before turning to his spot, Jeongguk holding him tighter than he ever has before "what was that Thank you for?"

and he can't see Taehyung's face but he just knows that he's grinning from ear to ear "Thank you for not having a person already"

—

Weeks spent kissing Taehyung go far better than he could've planned, and seeing as kissing is so new for the intergalactic being—he can't get enough of it.

Kissing Jeongguk everywhere, every moment he can. Having to speak through kisses because Taehyung just. can't. stop. kissing. him.

Jeongguk? isn't complaining. Not even when they're in the recording studio, Taehyung seated on the desk with Jeongguk wedged in between his legs, hands caressing his smooth thighs through the thin fabric of his pants.

Taehyung has definitely learned a few things along the way, he nibbles just right on Jeongguk's earlobe and breathes shakily against the shell of his ear.

when Yoongi and the others enter the room neither of them notice, Jeongguk's hands grabbing onto Taehyung wherever he can and Taehyung just clutching onto his hair with everything he has.

a throat clearing is missed, and another. It's not until Jimin slams the door shut that they startled apart. The noise making Taehyung wince in fear and Jeongguk scowls at his band mates for scaring him.

"Was that necessary? just.. i dunno come back later or something" he rolls his eyes when Hoseok flicks him in the forehead, you can detach from Taehyung's mouth long enough to finish recording this song you brat.

"Taetae, baby" Jimin starts and Taehyung is already pouting as he gathers his things, knowing well that Jeongguk won't get a damn thing done as long as he's here.

The man walks him down to the car, hands around his waist from behind and peppering kisses to his neck "m'sorry they're so mean" but Taehyung just laughs "they aren't mean Gukkie, you have a job to do... I'll be at home"

but Jeongguk is already capturing Taehyung's lips, different than the desperation he felt in the studio, slow and longing. As if he doesn't ever want the man to leave and he doesn't. Wants Taehyung next to him all the time.

"I'll be home as soon as I can"

"Work hard"

"stay beautiful"

Taehyung rolls his eyes then as Jeongguk blows him a flying kiss before returning to the studio.

—

"you guys are disgusting" Yoongi voices honestly when Jeongguk is back but he just smiles, doesn't care even a little.

"yeah sorry you guys don't have a gorgeous man to make out with 24/7 but yeah i'm not sorry at all" he gets his shoulder shoved then.

Ready to fly through this recording because as much as he blames their clinginess on Taehyung—he's just as guilty if not more so.

Especially once they're done and Jeongguk all but runs out of the cab up to the doorstep of his home.

Ready to find Taehyung and kiss him until he's dizzy but he's already dizzy when he walks through the front door and Taehyung is standing there in that damn sheer outfit, with Jeongguk's striped shirt barely draping over his shoulders.

"hi"

"hey.. you—wow" Jeongguk mutters dropping his things and removing his jacket with haste. "haven't seen this in awhile" he murmurs, fingers touching the smooth fabric before curling around the front of the button down and pulling Taehyung close "whatcha all dressed up for?" he's nosing at the skin of Taehyung's neck

not expecting the other to begin nipping at his jawline and kissing gently "you told me to save the gift for you, remember, /just/ you and I miss my clothes sometimes..."

he meets Jeongguk's gaze then to find hooded eyes that are so much darker than he's used to "I'll never know what I did to deserve this.." he groans as he lets his hands snake inside the loose shirt, grasping onto Taehyung's lithe body—unable to get enough.

Their lips collide together hungrily, it's different than Taehyung's ever kissed him. It's confident and hot. So hot the way he sucks on Jeongguk's bottom lip before popping it back, fingers clawing at his back through the fabric of his t-shirt.

"Jeongguk—" is drawled behind his ear, Taehyung's hands having found the hem of his shirt "your outfit isn't Taetae approved, there's way too much fabric"

Jeongguk doesn't stop Taehyung from removing his shirt, and Taehyung has never reacted to his body before so when he sees the man lick his lips he almost fucking moans.

"you're quite literally everything I've ever dreamed of Jeonggukkie..." his mouth is hot as he presses kisses all over Jeongguk's chest, sliding down his stomach and back up, arms curling around his neck when their lips find each other's again.

he can't take it anymore when he bends down to take Taehyung into his arms, revelling in the feeling of his milky thighs under his palms and the way his long legs wrap around his body, "you can't say things like this to me Tae, you don't know what they do to my heart" he chuckles when he lays the man down on their bed. Eager to crawl between his legs and combine their lips again.

"You're so perfect" he murmurs, open mouthed kisses littering all over Taehyung's shoulder and arms, when Jeongguk makes his way across his chest. The soft fabric of his shirt tickling his lips, he can't help but stop when he feels the way one of Taehyung's nipples have hardened. It's a line they haven't crossed and he doesn't want to make Taehyung uncomfortable.

But his body arches the moment Jeongguk lets his tongue trace the bud, smirk immediately painting his face when he realizes Taehyung likes it. Likes it a lot if the way his body is squirming underneath him is anything to go by. '

"You alright?" he teases, trailing his kisses up to his mouth only to go right back down to the neglected bud on the other side, Taehyung not making any noises aside from his shaky gasps and hot breaths.

The seductive curl of his lips when he sees Taehyung with his lip caught between his teeth has Jeongguk unable to keep from finding the seam of the fabric draped over Taehyung's body, it's a cloak of sorts, the way it weaves and wraps around him.

Jeongguk has no trouble removing it though, suppressing a groan when they're skin to skin and Taehyung's body feels so warm against his own. Inviting and alluring and dangerous. So dangerous the way he rolls over and straddles Jeongguk's hips.

Licking into his mouth as if he knows exactly what he's doing and Jeongguk thinks he does. Thinks that the way Taehyung's fingers find the waistband of his pants, holding on tightly is his way of telling Jeongguk that he understands now what he meant.

When he said everything should flow naturally. Naturally like the way their bodies move together, and smooth as they remove the final layers of clothing separating them. Taehyung's eyes are wide as he looks down over Jeongguk's body, both of their cocks are on display, pressed together with the way Taehyung is sitting and his cheeks are so red.

Jeongguk's never seen him so flushed. "You're so pretty.." Taehyung murmurs, finger tracing the side of Jeongguk's erection and making his body twitch, "How could something as gorgeous as yourself call /me/ pretty?" he scoffs, allowing his hands to slide down Taehyung's arms, finding his hands and intertwining their fingers together as Taehyung rolls his hips.

A delicious friction that he's /never/ experienced before causes his eyes to flash open and his jaw drops, "Guk--I'm.."

"It's okay, baby, whatever you want...don't be shy just.." he exhales shakily when Taehyung slowly rolls his body again, their cocks brushing just barely and he falls over, forehead resting against Jeongguk's shoulder "just want you to feel good...always want you to feel good when you're with me"

Taehyung smiles then, beautifully when he leans up to capture Jeongguk's lips again, "always feel amazing when I'm with you"

Jeongguk's body grows hot and the desire pooling in his stomach is visceral as sinful sounds escape Taehyung's lips through their kiss, he's experimenting. Experimenting so many things when he brings his hand to taehyung's mouth, thumb swiping along his bottom lip.

He watches as Taehyung's head tilts, ahh that pretty little habit of his, "suck" is whispered into Taehyung's ear and it amazes Jeongguk how quick Taehyung is to oblige. Tongue lapping around his fingers and the sound he makes as he drenches the digits in his saliva has Jeongguk's cock throbbing.

He can feel the driblets of precum rolling down his cock as he pulls his fingers away from Taehyung's mouth, "baby..." he begins, hands spreading Taehyung's ass so that his cock slides in between, the feeling making his eyes roll back "you've gotta talk to me Taehyung, you've gotta tell me the moment you don't like something okay? We'll stop. I don't care what it is, we'll stop."

Taehyung's head lulls back wards as he tries to nod, mumbles an incoherent okay as Jeongguk's drenched finger traces his rim, "it'll feel weird..but tell me if it's not a good weird..promise me?"

Taehyung smiles sweetly, kissing Jeongguk's lips, gasping into his mouth when a single digit prods at his entrance. His body twitching away from the unfamiliarity but Jeongguk distracts him with his tongue.

Exploring his mouth just right and he tastes so good, so good that Taehyung's mind struggles to concentrate on the mouth sucking on his own or the finger penetrating him. It's slow and cautious at first and when he feels a bit more of Jeongguk's finger his eyes open wide in pleasure.

God that feels so good, he ruts his hips backwards, trying to recreate the feeling when Jeongguk pulls his hand away, muffling Taehyung's whine with his mouth as he scrambles. Desperate to find the lube and he's so glad he does.

Not allowing Taehyung to ask any questions as he lathers his fingers with the smooth liquid, reaching the entrance with two digits and he can already feel the way Taehyung relaxes, he's /ready/ and Jeongguk doesn't know what to do with the information that Taehyung wants this.

Wants him.

A tremor runs through Taehyung's body in anticipation as Jeongguk slides the digits back out, the sound of the liquid ringing in his ears and he gasps this time when a third finger is added. The digits curl inside of him as if they've done it dozens of times before but they haven't.

It's new and foreign but it feels amazing. Taehyung has no idea what to do when he can't even control his body anymore, panting heavily against Jeongguk's shoulder, "you good Tae?" he hears against his ear and all he can do is nod.

Nod because nothing, nothing in the galaxy feels like this.

And he had no idea how amazing it would feel, when Jeongguk removed his hands, guiding Taehyung to lay on his stomach, round ass perched in the air as he leaned over his back to kiss him again, "remember to talk to me.. Please" Jeongguk's voice is soft. Laced with concern that makes Taehyung only fall harder.

The first thrust is painful, so painful Taehyung nearly sobs. Clenching his eyes shut so tight that he can see specks of white and nearly can't breathe. Jeongguk halts immediately, not moving, curling his body over to wrap his arms around Taehyung and hold him close. Hand soothingly rubbing his side.

Their tongues lap lazily, Jeongguk kissing Taehyung through the unfamiliarity of the stretch but the moment his body adjusts, Taehyung's eyes turn dark. Body buzzing in anticipation when Jeongguk slides out slowly, pushing back in at a steady pace.

Taehyung gently rutting backwards and succeeding in making Jeongguk moan because Taehyung takes him so well. So so well. The pace they set is slow, every thrust measured and the soft whimpers that leave both of their mouths fill the room beautifully.

The hands that were wrapped softly around his middle move, grasp onto his hips so tight that Taehyung wonders if there will be marks there in the morning..he likes the idea, but his thoughts don't last long as Jeongguk bucks his hips harder, faster, deeper than  he has yet and the moan that leaves his mouth is louder than he's ever heard himself.

"Again" he pants, head dropping to the pillow and Jeongguk could scream himself in pleasure, bites on his lip though. Low grunts escaping his mouth as he penetrates deeper, fucking into Taehyung further than he knew he could. Noises leaving the other's mouth that he didn't know could sound so sweet in his ear.

Hands splay out along the small of Taehyung's back as it arches, presses his ass back harder in rhythm with Jeongguk's thrusts, a hand curls around Taehyung's cock that makes his body twitch, "Guk--"

"Let me, /fuck/, let me make you feel good Tae" and he does. Taehyung feels so good he can't even think straight. Jeongguk's thumb digging into the slit of his cock as he thrusts his cock deeper into him.

Didn't even realize he was cuming until Jeongguk's hand goes slack around his cock and there's hot breath on his lower back, Jeongguk's thrusts increasing in speed and force. Taehyung's legs tremble when Jeongguk hits just right.

A euphoric sensation he's never had the luxury of experiencing, he's quickly realizing as they slowly come down from their ecstatic high that there are so many things Jeongguk has to show him.
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Taehyung is resting on his stomach, arms curled under his head and a sickeningly sweet smile plastered on his face. Jeongguk returns from the kitchen with two bottles of water, immediately crawling into bed.

Let's his hands trace up the long legs that are now decorated with soft plaid instead of sheer sparkles, the smooth skin of Taehyung's exposed back is new. The man often sleeps in a shirt with no pants as opposed to his selection tonight.

Jeongguk takes advantage of this luxury as he rubs large soothing circles on Taehyung's skin, leaning down to pepper soft kisses to his back and ticking his sides with his nose, "you okay?" he asks quietly once he's found his place next to Taehyung's side.

"I'm great.. Fantastic..amazing..just:" he giggles then, so damn cute "I'm great Gukkie"

Jeongguk's smile is far bigger than it should be, but he figures everything about the way Taehyung makes him feel is way bigger than it should be.

Taehyung leans in, arms wrapping around Jeongguk when he nuzzles their noses together. It's slow and soft, the softest he's ever done this action. It makes Jeongguk's breath get caught in his lungs, "what was that Thank you for?" he whispers, as if scared to speak loud in the quiet space between them.

"I don't know.." Taehyung is quiet "so many things"

Jeongguk takes his chin into the grasp of his fingers as he let's their lips meet gently, "I love you, did you know that?"

Taehyung shakes his head "you earthlings say a lot of things. Actions speak volumes, you know?"

Jeongguk rests his forehead against Taehyung's hand rubbing along the warm skin of his side, "and what do my actions say?"

He pulls Taehyung closer when he feels lips brushing his own "that you treasure me"

"And I do" he laughs beautifully when Taehyung scrunches his nose

"I treasure you too, Jeongguk" Taehyung's breath is unstable as he pulls away "can I ask.. Though, is this one of those things that Jiminie called a hook up?"

Jeongguk opens his eyes then, finds soft blue ones looking into his owns, "I'll let my actions speak for themselves" then he captures Taehyung's lips just once more.

Allowing their lips to languidly dance before they both feel themselves succumbing to sleep, Jeongguk falls asleep first.

Taehyung's heart thumping so loud he thinks it will beat out of his chest when he leans up to nuzzle their noses together softly, "Thank you for loving me, Jeonggukkie"

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