Taehyung's POV

I sat down beside the only other person I knew, which was the woman, whom I didn't even know her name.

"Had a good night?" She asked, cocking her eyebrow at me.

I looked at her tilting my head to the side in small confusion.

"Was it nice lying in the captain's arm huh? Looking at him prettier than the stars aye?" She snickered quietly to me.

I completely forgot she was driving the boat last night and likely saw Jungkook and I stumbling around.

I cleared my throat before I spoke, "I don't know what you are talking about."

Even though I did entirely know.

I just hope it isn't that obvious to everyone else that I have a wild crush on the Captain.

She laughed while grabbing some breakfast for herself from the trays in front of us.

Her eyes looked at Jungkook at the other end of the table as she spoke to me, "I understand you want to keep things a secret Taehyung-ah, that's what I did with my partner for a while when we began on this ship, however everyone here would be fine if it happened. We live in a safe space, away from rules and such so if you want, you're on the right track to experience that and openly too." She spoke.

"My brother and others would not approve." I said quietly.

"Ah, I knew you were," She said after catching me from denying that I was gay.

I didn't mind if she knew though.

One other person can know, maybe she can even give me the right push that I need to get with Jungkook.

"In the eyes of royalty, you must act as though you are not interested, but if it's just the crew and the captain, flirt your heart out matey because we wouldn't mind." She directed to me quietly as I began getting food.

I took her words onboard but changed the subject, afraid of who'd overhear our conversation.

"You mentioned that you have a partner, is he on the ship with you?" I asked her.

"Yes, my husband is on deck, he will eat soon with ye mateys." She explained.

I smiled.

It seems love can be found on a ship.

"What is your name? You seem to know mine but I don't know yours." I hummed while eating some breakfast as she slurped hers down her throat rather quickly.

"The name's Dawon." She said with a smile as she stood up.

"Keep it to yourself if we get caught though with you onboard, if they know my name, the more trouble I could get into." She muttered as she left the table.

I nodded while eating now.

A lot of the crew had already eaten as they ate messily and quickly.

My heart began to race, feeling a larger hand run across my shoulders before the figure sat down beside me.

I didn't even have to look at him to know who it was.

"Enjoying your breakfast?" Jungkook said, his voice melting as it seeped into my ears as a gracious melody.

"Yes." I replied as I watched Jungkook grab a sausage from the tray to eat, now in the seat that Dawon left moments before.

I scraped up the rest of the scrambled eggs and other items that I'd cut up and eaten with the eggs, putting the last mouthful in my mouth.

I turned my head to the side, hearing chewing.

Of course the guy I have a crush on eats like a pig...

"Do you have to eat like that?" I questioned.

I probably came across as rude but eating with your mouth open is very rude behaviour.

He stopped eating.

"Sorry Prince Charming, I've lived on a ship for like six or so years so I do not and will not eat to your posh standard." He replied.

I snorted, "You look like you're shovelling food in your mouth when there is plenty left over. You can take your time to chew and close your lips at the same time." I replied.

He shrugged.

"Get used to it because not everyone you meet will be pleasant eaters." He replied, not looking at me as I watched him eat again.

"Stop looking at me." He whined with a mouthful, raising his hand to push my face to look in the opposite direction.

I chuckled, "If you care about me watching, eat more politely so I ain't watching because you chewing loudly is capturing my attention." I responded as his hand let go of my cheek.

Jungkook scoffed, "Please, I think you'd still be looking at me, even if I was eating politely."

My head spun in his direction.

"Why would you think that?" I gasped.

"Because you're constantly looking at me Taehyung. Do you think I haven't noticed?" He asked me.

My heart was racing knowing he has noticed, however if he has noticed, why isn't he making any moves?

Could he not be gay after all?

Thankfully he continued speaking before I could say more, "Plus you did admit I was attractive last night so I'd say you're admiring my good looks." Jungkook cockily commented with a wink before he shoved the rest of the sausage in his mouth.

This time I laughed, "Wow so overconfident, my words are just fuelling you to feel good about yourself. I think you are just trying to take the attention off the fact you said I am attractive as well which means you have also been looking at me." I replied.

This time Jungkook kept quiet.

However I did hear footsteps behind me as I lifted up a cup of coffee to try it before Hoseok who was likely walking in behind me would realise.

Jimin walked around the table sitting opposite Jungkook and I and he spoke up, not letting Jungkook and I finish our conversation; not that we could in front of the others.

"Taehyung, I am so sorry." He muttered.

Jimin is my best friend but even he can be selfish.

But I do know it's because Jimin's patience is wearing thin.

Jimin misses his wife.

He loves the opportunity to still be making clothes, however in maybe one or two more days, we should be back in South Korea where he could see her again but instead we may not be because of pirates.

I stayed quiet, sipping my coffee which was quite good.

"Taehyung, please don't be mad at me. I didn't mean to upset you." Jimin pleaded.

I sighed, "Jimin, it's fine. I understand everyone here is exhausted and getting a bit grumpy." I replied.

"Taehyung, is that tea or coffee?"

My heart raced hearing Hoseok's words.

"Tea." I lied, leaving the cup up to my face, drinking the last drop before he could check further.

"Alright. Let me pour it for you next time." Hoseok murmured, sitting down beside me.

I felt disappointed as Jungkook stood up from beside me.

"Jimin-ah, please help Taehyung with cleaning the dining room after everyone's eaten. The rest of you will continue rowing when you are done." Jungkook called out to direct us.

My breath hitched feeling Jungkook's hand on the back of my neck as he spoke.

It was probably to just pat me when he said my name but the fact he left his hand there while he continued speaking, gave me chills of excitement.

Jungkook is getting way more friendly with his hands on my body which I am super happy about, only it's making me more nervous as we are slowly reaching beyond a friendship.

Well I have never reached beyond a friendship so I can't say for certain but I think we are.

Jungkook walked away now, the sensations travelling through my body before coming to a halt to the absence of his skin on mine, making me crave more.

Jimin fully noticed the touch though and my reaction while everyone else thought nothing of it.

Jimin smirked before he began eating, making me blush shyly as I just looked down at my plate.

I confronted Jungkook and he didn't and couldn't deny looking at me.

He has to like me if he has looked at me in a way that appreciates my looks.

I just need him to confirm it for me.

Thoughts? Feelings? Concerns? Jungkooks a piggy eater- hahaha. But they are so cute, I want them to confess already haha.

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