Jungkook is now back at the preschool to pick up Taehyung. He is 30 minutes early just in case Tae's classes ends earlier than usual. A few moments later his phone starts ringing. Taehyung's calling.
Jungkook smiles at the Caller ID, the name he assigned for Taehyung... TAEBEAR 🐻
J: Hello?
T: Hi, Kookie.
J: Hey, Tae. Are you done?
T: Yes, are you on your way?
J: Actually I'm already here.
T: Ok. I'll be out soon.
J: Wait. Don't hang up yet.
T: Huh? Why?
J: Your voice is much deeper on the phone.
T: And, so?
J: I just love listening to it.
T: Stop it.
J: Why?
T: Because you're making my knees weak and I still need them to walk to the car.
J: I can carry you, you know?
T: I'm hanging up now. (Taehyung giggles)
J: Wait, do that again.
T: Do what again?
J: You, giggling over the phone.
T: You're such a flirt Kookie.
J: I blame it on the Taehyung effect.
T: I'm really hanging up now.
J: See you in a bit.
Taehyung ends the call.
Ugh! That pabo. How can I go to him now? I can't stop smiling. My face hurts.
Taehyung breathes in and out.
I can do this.
Taehyung walks to his car. Even from afar he can already see Jungkook looking at him.
Now I regret not listening to Min-ho when he suggested to have my car tinted.
As Taehyung gets closer to his car he tries to dodge the stares of Jungkook. He opens the door and gets in.
"Hi," Taehyung greeted first.
"Hi." Jungkook said, his body turned sideways so that he's facing Taehyung.
"What?" Taehyung asked.
Jungkook puts up his hands making a frame using his fingers. He focuses it on Taehyung and makes a camera shutter sound. Taehyung couldn't help but smile and blush. He slaps Jungkook's hands.
"Can you please just stop it already?" Taehyung pleaded while smiling.
"Stop what?" Jungkook smiling as much.
"Making me smile and blush. My face hurts." Taehyung tries to sound serious and fighting back a smile from coming out.
"So, that's the Jungkoook effect?" Jungkook smirks.
Taehyung bites his lower lip to stop himself from grinning, not knowing how that action affects Jungkook...too much.
Jungkook stares at Taehyung's lips, then at his eyes and back again.
Taehyung's heart starts pounding heavily.
"Kookie?"
"Hmmm?" Jungkook hums now looking at Taehyung.
"Let's go?" Taehyung shyly said.
Jungkook nods and smiles at him.
"By the way, can you set the GPS to your house?"
"Why our house?" Taehyung asked looking confused.
"Hee-ae invited us for dinner."
"Eomma?! Since when have you been on a first name basis with my mother?"
"Since this morning when she heard me calling you Tae." Jungkook smiled.
Taehyung was mortified. "What did she tell you?"
"That she's happy that you allowed me to call you Tae." Jungkook proudly said.
Taehyung sighed. I'm going to kill her.
"What did she mean by that?"
"Nothing."
"Oh come on Tae. Spill it."
"ToPOld hePEr thaPAt APAI wiPIll oPOnlyPI aPAllAPow thePA gAPuy APAI lAPike toPO caPOll mePE TaPAe" Taehyung said using the "P Language" (adding PA/PE/PI/PO/PU to every syllable of a word: Translation: I told her that I will only allow the guyI like to call me Tae.)
"WHAT?!" Jungkook looks at Tae, weirded out.
"I already told you now let's go." Taehyung giggles.
Jungkook shook his head, smiled and drove off.
***
When Jungkook and Taehyung arrives at the Kim's residence, the other guests weren't there yet. Taehyung invited Jungkook in and they were welcomed by Hee-ae.
"Jungkook! It's nice to see you again." Hugs Jungkook.
"Hello, Hee-ae," Jungkook politely bowed.
"Come, come, sit down." Hee-ae drags Jungkook on the living room sofa.
"Well, hello to you too, Eomma." Taehyung cannot believe that his mother ignored him.
"Oh, come here Taehyung. What are you still doing there? Come sit beside Jungkook." Hee-ae gestures for him to go to them.
Taehyung facepalms, embarrassed by his mom's actions. He walked towards the couch and sat beside Jungkook.
"So, Jungkook, I heard you're still single?"
Taehyung's eyes widened. "Eomma!"
"Oh, hush Taehyung. I'm talking to Jungkook." Hee-ae glares at his son and then looking back at Jungkook, smiling. "So, are you?"
"Yes, Hee-ae." Jungkook replied
"Are you currently looking for a prospect?" Hee-ae raises her eyebrows. She knows that both of them like each other. She just wants to tease them and perhaps nudge them a bit to make them confess earlier.
"Actually, I think I found him already." Jungkook was facing Hee-ae but his eyes moved to Taehyung.
Taehyung was looking at the floor the entire time dreading what else his mom would say, missing Jungkook's expression. But, Hee-ae caught it.
"Oh, I'm sure he likes you too. Who wouldn't?!" Hee-ae winks at Jungkook.
Their interaction was interrupted by someone clearing his throat. They all looked at the source of the sound.
"Appa." Taehyung stood up to give his dad a quick hug.
Jungkook stands up and bows to Taehyung's dad. "Good afternoon, Mr. Kim. My name is Jeon Jungkook."
"Hello, Jungkook. You may call me, Yong Jun." He approaches Jungkook and shakes his hand. Jungkook nods politely.
"Pleasure to meet you, Yong Jun."
"I'm so glad that my son finally brought home a boy." Yong Jun said. Taehyung's jaw dropped.
"Aish! That's it. We're going to my room. Please just let us know when dinner's ready." Taehyung took Jungkook's hand and dragged him to his room.
Hee-ae and Yong Jun couldn't help but laugh at Taehyung's reaction.
"You mentioned he's a K-Pop idol?" Yong Jun asked Hee-ae.
"Yes. Isn't he perfect for Taehyung?"
"He seems like a nice boy. Maybe he can help get Taehyung out of his shell."
"Yong Jun, please don't start. Let's just enjoy this day with Taehyung and our guests."
"Okay. I'm sorry. I just really want what's best for Taehyung."
"I know. Let's go, we have tons to do before all the guests arrive." Hee-ae takes her husband's hand and pulled him to the kitchen.
***
Taehyung just pulled Jungkook inside his room and closed the door behind them. The moment it closed, Taehyung realized that it might not be a good idea at all as the last time they were in a bed room together, they were both half naked. He suddenly blushed with the thought.
Jungkook caught it.
"What just popped in your mind to make you blush that way?" Jungkook smirked.
"N-nothing." Taehyung started biting his lower lip.
Jungkook's eyes couldn't help but gravitate towards his lips. He walked towards Taehyung causing the latter to walk backwards until his back was against the wall.
They were staring at each other's eyes when Jungkook touches Taehyung's chin and tilted it upwards a bit.
"May I?" Jungkook asked. Taehyung nodded.
Jungkook slowly connected their lips together and he loved how Taehyung's soft lips felt against his. Just like two pieces of a puzzle, they fit perfectly. They both felt their chest swell with indescribable joy. It was both new to them as they were each other's firsts. Jungkook placed his arms around Taehyung's waist and pulled him closer. While Taehyung placed his around Jungkook's neck. They were kissing and smiling at the same time. If it weren't for the need to breathe, they wouldn't have stopped.
"There goes another delightful surprise." Jungkook smiled.
Taehyung smiled back. "You never cease to amaze me."
"I don't really know if it's too soon to say this but APAI laPAik youPU KiPIm TaPAehyuPUng." (Translation: I like you, Kim Taehyung."
Taehyung's eyes widened then he hit Jungkook's chest. "You understood what I said in the car?!?"
"Well, Jimin's my bestfriend what did you expect? He knows all kinds of languages and I was forced to learn them.
OH and I never said that I didn't understand what you said. I just said WHAT remember?" Jungkook chuckled."
"I hate you." Taehyung said, but then pecked Jungkook's lips.
"Nah, I know you love me." Jungkook pecked Taehyung's lips back.
"Yeah, maybe I already do." Taehyung said as he stared into Jungkook's eyes.
"Me too." Jungkook said.
They kissed again with more intensity this time, both of them having the desire to just make the other one feel loved.
***
All the guests finally arrived at the Kim's residence. Mr. and Mrs. Kim welcome to everyone and brought them in the dining area. Dinner was about to start when Min-ho and Jimin noticed that both Taehyung and Jungkook were missing.
"Aunty, where's Taetae?" Min-ho asked.
"And, Jungkook? Jimin asked as well.
"Oh my goodness I almost forgot about them. Will you two be kind enough to get them?" Hee-ae asked.
"It's okay, Min-ho. I'll do it." Jimin said.
"I'll go with you. You might get lost in the corridors. It's hard to find Taeyung's room if you're not familiar with the house." Min-ho offered.
The two went to get Taehyung and Jungkook.
"So, our bestfriends, huh?" Min-ho asked.
"Yeah. Crazy right? They just met two days ago and it's like they've known each other for a long time." Jimin said.
"If things work out between the two of them, Jungkook will be Taetae's first boyfriend."
"Really?! Well, same with Jungkoook. Umm, Min-ho, can I ask you a question about Taehyung? Since you're his bestfriend, I would think that you will know the answer."
"Sure."
"Do you think Taehyung would be open to moving to Seoul in case Jungkoook asks him?"
"You know, Jimin. Taehyung's parents and I have been encouraging him to explore outside of Gurye. Not to say that he won't do well here. But, I know for a fact that there are better opportunities for him in Seoul. He's just very stubborn sometimes. Or, maybe just too scared of things that he's not very familiar with. I'm hoping that Jungkook can put some sense into him one day."
"Thanks for sharing that." Jimin said.
"Sure. We're here. Taetae it's time for —" Minho opens the door, walking into Jungkook and Taehyung making out.
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