No one's POV
"Jungkook-ah, where are you, we need to go!", Namjoon yelled through Jungkook's door. "Can I come in? Are you dressed?" "Shhhh", was all the leader could hear, so he slowly opened the door. "Okay, I get it that's really cute but you need to hurry, we're already late for practice", Joon whispered and waved with his hand to make Jungkook finally get up. "I can't hyung, don't you see? I mean look at him", he said, "don't you see how his arms are wrapped around my body? I don't want to wake him." "Yes, I appreciate that you want him to rest and all, but you need to hurry! Why is everyone running late these days?", Joon said while leaving the room. Jungkook sighed and tried to get Taehyung's arms off of him. As he pulled his arms, the older made a complaining sound not letting him go. "Tae, I need to get up now, please let me go." No answer. "Tae, hyung please, come on." Jungkook carefully tried to stand up, hoping Tae would be too sleepy to hold on, but he wasn't. Jungkook wasn't even able to sit. So he fell back onto the bed and Taehyung just tightened his grip around Kooks upper body. *sigh* "I am really sorry for this, hyung", Jungkook said and jumped up with such energy that Tae fell back onto the mattress and groaned because of the sudden pain, he felt when he hit his head. Jungkook grabbed one of those pillows lying on the ground and gave Taehyung one of 'em. "I hope I didn't hurt you." Tae took the pillow and mumbled some words but they weren't clear. Then he just made silent sleeping noises. The younger shook his head smiling and went to the bathroom to get ready.
After he was dressed, he went to see Taehyung one last time before they left for vocal lessons. Hoseok stayed at home too but Namjoon went with the others to vocal lessons because he was the leader. Jungkook stuck his head inside the room and found the other still sleeping in the exact same position as he was in, when Kook left to get ready. "Later, Taehyungie."
-Time skip-
"Taehyung, do you maybe want to get up soon? Yoongi cooked you something for lunch." Lunch? What time was it? Taehyung slowly opened his eyes and saw Hoseok's face smiling at him. Hobi patted his back and then laid himself on top of him. Tae groaned. "What time is it?", he asked. "It's noon already. You slept through the whole morning", Hobi said. "Do you want to get up?" Taehyung rubbed his eyes, yawned and nodded. "Could you get off me now?", he said because Hoseok was still on top of him. He climbed off Tae's back and left the room. Taehyung yawned again and looked around. Wait. This wasn't his room. It was Jungkook's! What was he doing in Kookie's room, in his bed?! Slowly he started to remember what had happened last night. So Jungkook cut himself with a piece of glass. Hopefully the wound was a bit better now. Should he check on it later? Was it even his business? The young man turned around in the bed and smelled the sheets. Damn, Kookie really did smell good. So that wasn't a dream? They... they cuddled? A lot of the members cuddle when they can't sleep, so he shouldn't overthink it. But still... it was his idea so he probably didn't mind it, right? Maybe he even ... liked it? Otherwise he could've pushed Taehyung away, if he changed his mind. But he didn't. His chest was much more comfortable than a pillow, he thought. And he was so warm. The slight movement of his chest going up and down while breathing made Taehyung sleepy in seconds. He remembered the calm feeling of safety when he cuddled up to him. Did that sound crazy? Not that he liked it THAT much, but it was really... nice. Let's just say it was nice. "Taetae your food gets cold!" "Coming!" Taehyung hopped of the bed and went into the kitchen. "There you are. I was wondering if you were gonna wake up at all. Don't steal my job, please." "What especially is your job, if I may ask, hyung?", Taehyug said, knowing what was going to be the answer. "Well recently, I went to the job center and in a few weeks I can start as an apprentice", Yoongi said with a grin. "What would you be working as, as an apprentice?" "It is a full time job and hard work. I will be learning to be a rock", the older continued, holding in his laugh. It wasn't so easy for Hoseok. During this whole conversation he was laughing hard and clapping his hands. The youngest was laughing too. "No, but seriously, I've never seen you sleep that much, are you okay?", Yoongi asked while preparing a plate with cooked food. "Yes, I'm great, I've actually slept for a few hours. After 3 am I think, I slept through until Hobi woke me up", Taehyung said and took the plate from his brothers hands. Then he started to eat.
"Okay good, that's good. And you slept in Jungkook's bed, I heard."
"Yes."
"It that the reason why you slept so good? Where's the difference between sleeping in his and in your bed?"
'The warmth. The good smell. His strong arms which gave him safety. The feeling of not being alone. His breathing', Taehyung thought. After a while he said: "I don't know, I was just glad I wasn't alone."
"That's all?"
"Yup."
"Right."
"What, you don't believe me?"
"No no, of course I believe you, I mean, if you say so."
"It was just ... comfortable, alright? That's all."
"Mhm", Yoongi nodded, "I believe you. Jungkook can be really comfortable."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Nothing, just saying", Yoongi replied watching Tae's every move and his reaction.
"He just had ... good smelling sheets."
"Right."
"Yes, I really have to wash mine again soon."
"So his sheets were the only thing that smelled good?"
"What are you asking these questions for?"
"Nothing", Yoongi said smirkingly, "just eat."
"How long will the others be gone for?", Taehyung asked.
"They should be home for dinner", Hoseok said. Taehyung nodded.
"Look, if you don't mind, I'm going to bed again. I want to take all the sleep I can get on my free days."
"Of course, we'll clean up for you", Hobi said.
„Thanks hyung."
"I bet he goes back to Kook's bed", Yoongi whispered to Hoseok as Taehyung was about to leave the kitchen.
"I heard that."
Yoongi laughed. Taehyung left.
He stopped when he was walking by Jungkook's room. He was actually thinking to go back to his bed. He wouldn't mind, would he? Maybe he wouldn't even find out. Tae would just take another quick nap and wake up before they came back. He nodded and walked in.
"I knew it", Yoongi said.
"Oh just let him be, if that's where he sleeps better.. as long as Jungkook's okay with it, Tae can sleep wherever he wants", Hoseok said.
Taehyung POV
Mhhm that smell. As soon as I laid in his bed, I felt so sleepy. His covers just smelled soo good. I cuddle myself into them and immediately fall asleep.
-Time skip-
I can hear inaudible voices. They are getting louder. What are they saying?
"Ahh Jimin just let him sleep, he needs it."
"But he needs food too."
"He'll get some when he wakes up. Come on let's eat." Then the noises got softer again and my brain shut off.
No one's POV
"I'll just get something from my room, be right back." Jungkook opened the room of his door and froze. Taehyung was sleeping in his bed. Again! He looked so cute with his fluffy hair and closed eyes. So handsome, Jungkook thought. He got closer to the bed, carefully placing each foot in front of the other to hopefully not wake this beautiful creature right in front of him.
Taehyung didn't seem to have heard anything. At least he didn't move.
Jungkook grabbed over Taehyung trying to reach for his charger, which was on the other bedside table. After he got it, he had to put one hand on Taehyung's arm, that he wouldn't lose the balance.
Taehyung's skin felt really warm to Jungkook's hand. He changed the place of his skin and touched it again. Still warm.
Jungkook wondered. Didn't Taehyung's face seem a bit hot? Like physically hot? He put his hand on the older's forehead. He was really warm!
"Taehyung are you all right?"
"Tae?" Jungkook pushed Tae's body a bit.
*Groan*
"Tae, wake up!" Jungkook pushed his body a bit more bluntly.
*Groan* "Don't."
"Tae, you have a temperature! You should get some medicine."
No answer.
Jungkook sighed.
"Kook?", Taehyung said not even opening his eyes.
"Yes?"
"I don't feel so good."
"I can see that."
"Can you help me get up?"
"Of course."
"Jungkook, where are you staying so long?", Jin yelled from the living room.
"I could use your help here!", he responded. Jin and the others came to see what was wrong.
"Taehyung are you okay?!", Jimin said loudly. "Bathroom", Taehyung said panting, sweat forming on his forehead.
Jungkook tried to walk with Taehyung's arms around his neck. Hoseok immediately took one of the arms and placed them around his neck, so that Jungkook didn't have to carry him alone. The rest just followed, petted Taehyung's back and cleared the way.
When they arrived at the bathroom, Tae fell to his knees, held the toilet seat and threw up, not waiting another second. "Oh shit, this looks bad", Yoongi said.
Jungkook had his arm around Taehyung's waist holding him tightly. Hobi caressed his back in the meantime. After a few seconds, Tae calmed down and fell back into Jungkook's arms.
"Are you okay?", he asked worried. The older nodded panting. "Thanks for the help guys", he said. "Thanks for going to the bathroom first instead of throwing up in my bed", Jungkook replied. Taehyung grinned: "No problem."
"He isn't able to train like this. What are we going to do?", Jin said to Namjoon. "He has to stay in bed for another few days. No exercise, no practice."
Jin nodded but Taehyung wasn't happy at all. He stood up and said: "What do you mean, a few days? I am perfectly okay to rest another day and then continue. But a few days? How long do you want me to be out?!" "I'm sorry, there's no way that I am letting you go and exercise like this", Namjoon said in a calm tone. "But I need to-" "No." "Please, Joon, I can-" "I said no."
"Listen to me, please. I can come to vocal practice and skip the dance practice and exercise, okay? But I need to train my voice." Namjoon sighed. "He's right, he can just skip all the physical stuff so that he's not overworking himself", Yoongi tried to convince Namjoon. Taehyung gave Yoongi a thankful look. Yoongi just smiled and nodded. *Sigh* "Okay Taehyung, you will rest tomorrow, drink tea, sleep and take your medicine and IF you are better the next day after, I am willing to let you come with us, ONLY for vocal exercise." "Thank you hyung." "It's okay. Now go to bed, we'll see tomorrow, who will stay with you. Good night, Tae", Namjoon said and hugged him. The other members joined into a big group hug.
"Soo you want to sleep in your bed or..", Jungkook asked Taehyung after the others left. "Hmmm I guess."
"Because you can, um, totally stay here if you want." Taehyung looked up and directly into the younger's eyes.
"Because you know.. it was nice to have you around... we could.. you could stay and if you can't sleep, we could just.. we could cuddle. That.. that seemed to help... right? If ... if you even want to be around me, I mean." Jungkook was struggling to form a clear sentence as he looked into these dark eyes. Taehyung noticed.
"Yes, I'd like that."
Jungkook now realized that they were standing close. Taehyung even came a bit closer. He wanted to see if he had an effect on the younger and how he'd react. "Wh-what are you doing?"
"I'm just trying to see something."
"Well, stop", Jungkook said and backed away. What was Taehyung doing to him? Jungkook absolutely didn't like how he felt so insecure, when the older came closer and closer. What was he even doing? "How's your finger doing?"
"M-my what?"
"Your finger. Because of the cut."
"Right, right. It's doing better. See", Jungkook held his left index finger up to show Taehyung and used it as a chance to stop looking into his eyes and at something else. He slowly exhaled.
"Oh, that's looking a lot better, isn't it? When did you take the bandage off?"
"During practice." Jungkook looked up only to get caught in the other's eyes again.
"Stop doing that."
"What?"
"This. Why are you standing so close?"
"Oh you don't like it? I actually thought you did."
"L-let's just go to bed, please", he said and got out of the small space, he and Tae created. Taehyung stood there for another few seconds, not understanding what just happened. How did they switch roles so fast? Last night, he was the insecure one. Now Jungkook seemed like he couldn't handle the tension.
"Are you coming, hyung?", Jungkook said shyly.
Without another word Tae climbed over Jungkook to the inside of the bed and under the covers.
"Good night."
"Good night."