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Seokjin sighed as he fixed his tie, checking the time one more time through his phone before pushing the car door open and then hopping out of the car. He walked to the ice cream shop not far from where he parked just now, hands sliding down inside the pockets of his slacks as he hummed a tune he kept on hearing lately through the radio.
Seokjin had been so stressed out lately due to his workload, almost stuck in his office the whole day as he can't even go out to eat lunch nor take a quick break in between.
Today is different though as he finally got the chance to go out of his office to grab a quick dessert on his favorite ice cream shop as his co-worker works on the task he left at his office. The young man kind enough to push him out of his own office so he can take a breather outside.
Of course, he grabbed the chance.
He smiled as he finally entered the said shop, being greeted right away by a staff he often sees everytime he stop by for his ice cream. He gave her a small bow as he headed straight to the counter until he stopped on his tracks when he saw someone really familiar staring up at him in shock as well, wide eyes blinking at him while he was in the middle of licking his ice cream, tongue still sticking out.
He stared at the man before him for a few more, eyes analyzing his facial features, eyebrow furrowing when he slowly walked towards the man instead of the counter which is only a few steps away from them.
"You.." Seokjin breathed out, hands now forming into fists as he gritted his teeth as he speaks.
"Ummm.."
"KIM FUCKING TAEHYUNG?! IS THAT YOU?!"
Seokjin shouted after a while, startling everyone as he stared at the man wide-eyed, face almost red as he can't believe what he's seeing now right in front of him.
"Whaㅡ?"
He didn't even let the man finish his question when he slammed a hand down on his table, making the younger male flinch, almost choking on his ice cream as well.
"I know that's you, you asshole!" He exclaimed one more time as he now gripped onto the man's shirt, bringing him closer.
"Damn, I'm just trying to eat my ice cream in peace here. I'm not Taehyuㅡ" The man mumbled until he was cut off mid-sentence once again.
"Who are you fooling? It's been a fucking century already yet don't think I'd forget you just like that!"
Taehyung just stared at him as well, eyes still blinking before he finally gave up, letting out a sigh as he rolled his eyes at Seokjin.
"Okay, okayㅡ Just calm down and let me eat my ice cream first."
"Oh, no. You're dead. You're really dead now, Kim Taehyung!"
"BUT IT'S MELTING!"
"I don't fucking care. You're coming with me!" Seokjin said before he's already dragging Taehyung out of the shop as the younger still tried his best to eat his melting ice cream despite the chaos, leaving the people inside the shop in awe.
He had Taehyung's wrist in his tight grip as he brought the younger to his parked car before opening the car door and then forcefully pushing Taehyung inside, the young male letting out a groan from the impact.
"Fuck. Can't you be more gentle?" Taehyung hissed as he rubbed his elbow that was slammed against his seat.
"Don't you dare fucking run away from me. Or, I'll hunt you down for the rest of your life."
Seokjin warned in a dangerous tone as he slammed the door close before walking to the other side of the car so he can sit on the driver's seat as well, now starting the car and then driving off to somewhere in silence.
Taehyung just groaned as he can't do anything but to obey instead since he didn't have the energy to resist anymore. He just leaned against his seat, still trying to finish his ice cream with a pout, now staring outside the window and letting Seokjin bring him somewhere.
Will Kim Seokjin kill him at this point? Who knows? But he might, considering how mad the older is at the moment.
Is Taehyung scared? No, that's for sure. He never feared death in the first place.
Moments later, the car finally stopped. Taehyung waking up from his quick nap when he realized they're not moving anymore. He blinked his blurry eyes a few times until he finally got a sight of the forest. A very familiar forest actually.
"Hey, asshole."
Seokjin mumbled as he gripped on the steering wheel, teeth still gritting as if he's trying to compose himself, shoulders moving up and down as he breathed deeply. They were both silent for a few moments after that, Taehyung just looking at him as he waited until the older is all calm. He knew Seokjin well, even after a century had already passed. Knew better than to say a single word or else Seokjin will snap at him for sure.
He waited until Seokjin let out a deep sigh, shoulders now slumping with his jaw finally relaxing. This is his cue to speak.
"Are you okay now?"
"I'm not okay, Kim Taehyung. You should've known."
"Yeah, sorryㅡ"
"Quit with your apologies. Come with me."
Seokjin said before leaving the car right away then walking off to somewhere. Taehyung took a moment to breathe as well before hopping off the car and then following Seokjin. He can actually escape now if he wanted to but he's tired of running away. Tired of leaving his hyung alone.
And so, he followed him silently into the woods, watching the older's broad back as he walked. Watching his graceful steps, nice posture, and perfect stature. He still looked so handsome even if his back is facing Taehyung at the moment.
Damn. I just realized he look so good in his suit though.
Taehyung thought, lost in his thoughts until his face hit that same back, too late to realize that Seokjin had already stopped walking.
"What's up with you?" Seokjin tsked as he shot Taehyung a quick glare.
"So feisty.." He mumbled to himself as he rubbed his forehead, now taking a few steps so he can stand beside Seokjin to see what he was looking at.
Taehyung froze upon realizing what exactly is in front of them. Memories rushing in at once as he stared at the tomb in front of them.
A tomb with Taehyung's name boldly written on it.
He can't believe that after all these years, it's still there. It's been a long time already and yet the place looked like it was being taken care of well until that day. As if someone regularly checked on it and then maintained it in its best condition.
Seokjin must've visited there regularly.
"You know, you're supposed to be there. And yet, you're here beside me right now. Funny."
"How.. How is it still here?"
"Why? Do you think I have an idea that you're a fucking immortal like me? Of course, all this time I thought I was visiting your dead body buried deep in there."
Taehyung suddenly had no words, just staring silently at the tomb until his knees finally gave up, tears starting to flow down his cheeks as he looked down apologetically, emotions coming all at once as regrets overcame his entire system. He was so sorry, he can't even mutter a single word.
"I'm.. hyung, Iㅡ"
"Taehyung, why? Why did you do that? Why did you leave me? Why did you lie to me for all this time?"
"I.. I wasㅡ fuck, I'm s-so sorry.. I'm sorry, h-hyung."
"Why did you fucking lie to me, Taehyung?! Answer me!"
Seokjin now kneeled in front of him as well, both hands clutching onto his shirt again as he shook Taehyung in anger, eyes raging but also desperate for an answer coming from the younger. But Taehyung was crying so hard, hiccups leaving his lips as he looked at Seokjin, unable to find the right words to explain what he did.
"H-Hyung.."
Taehyung mumbled as he remembered the day where he first met the person looking at him with so much hatred at the moment. Eyes that was once full of love and affection, only for him.
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It was the first day of December.
Taehyung smiled as flashes of lights and sparkly decorations welcomed him once again.
It's that time of the year again.
A season that every mortals love to celebrate every year. It's finally the month of Christmas. Taehyung's favorite time of the year actually as it always gives him joy celebrating it with his friends.
He has no family anymore. He was just born like that.
Not that he's missing them though since he was abandoned from the start anyway. And he knows too well that he's different. Way too different from his mortal friends. But he still doesn't forget to enjoy life even if he's been alive for almost a century now.
Today, it's one of those days where he would hang out with his colleagues. Trying to blend in with the mortals and enjoying the things they also enjoy at the same time.
Taehyung loves partying.
So, he didn't hesitate to come with them to the nearest bar to drink and dance with them. There's a problem though, he's not fond of alcoholic drinks since he easily gets drunk and it's not good when he's drunk as well. He becomes clingy even, and who knows what are some other things he does as well while drunk.
Taehyung with a glass of tequila in his hand headed straight to the dance floor to dance all by himself, until people started dancing with him as well. There was touching, sure. But he doesn't really mind anyway. He's just there to have fun after all.
Not until, a man was being pushed towards him.
"Stop pushing meㅡ fine, fine. I'm going to dance."
He heard the man say to his friend before facing a very drunk Taehyung, with a silly smile already plastered on the younger's face.
"Hey."
"Oh, hey there, handsome."
"Hey, so umm.."
Taehyung didn't even let him finish his words as he now wrapped one arm around the older male's nape, pulling him flush to his own body, his other hand still holding onto the glass of liquor before he sipped a bit from his tequila. Taehyung licking his lips quite sensually before speaking.
"Mmh? What brings you here, handsome?"
"Ah, well.. just wanted to ask if you wanna dance with me?"
"Isn't that why you're here in the first place?"
Taehyung said quite incoherently but still the man was able to understand. His hips now swaying instantly as he pulled the male closer once again, basically trapping him in his hold.
The man seem stunned at first, but he managed to get over Taehyung's boldness right away as he wrapped his arms around his waist, now slowly swaying to the slow song playing in the background as well.
They didn't care about everything around them since then. As both male's attention was captured by each other, eyes not leaving each other's as they dance sensually to the song. Not minding about the sudden cheers that erupted from the older's friends seeing their friend dancing intimately with a stranger. As well as the other people around them dancing with each other as well, some making out.
"Mh, you know your ways with your hips."
The man complimented as Taehyung's hips moved forward, now subtly grinding against the older as he bit on his lip, getting too carried away with their current situation at the moment.
"You're too alluring, y'know? I can't help but to do good, just for you."
"As if you're not alluring yourself, captivating even. Say, what's your name, pretty boy?"
The man said as he pulled Taehyung's chin up with his index finger, bringing their faces closer as he gently squeezed on his waist with the other. Gazing at the man before him with a dark gaze.
"Taehyung. Kim Taehyung.."
"Mmh, such a pretty name for a pretty boy like you."
"How about you?"
"I'll tell you. But you need to earn it first."
Taehyung's brows furrowed as he stared at the man's perfectly sculptured face, staring back at the same dark gaze somewhat hypnotizing him at the moment.
"What do you want me to do.."
"Are you ready to take a risk with me, hm? Taehyung-ssi?"
Taehyung just kept staring at him, determined and he's not gonna lie but, that also made him feel excited. Or, can he say.. aroused?
So, with him lifting his other hand holding onto the glass of tequila, instantly downing it but keeping the liquor in his mouth, he pulled the man closer until their mouths finally touched each other. He kissed him deeply, as the alcohol was being passed in each other's mouth with their tongues, suddenly engaged in a searing kiss. Taehyung's eyes were closed, so is the man's. Both feeling hot right away as they basically made out in the middle of the dance floor, tongues exploring each other's mouth deeply. Some of the liquor even dripped down Taehyung's chin, making the kiss rather messy but hot.
They only pulled away from each other once they felt the need to breathe for some air, panting against each other's mouth as they looked at each other with a heavy gaze.
"Fuck.." The man breathed out as he wiped away some of the liquid that dripped down Taehyung's chin, still panting. "Now, I'm really taking you home. Is that a yes then?"
"I just made out with you. Don't think you could just get away with what we started. You'll have to take responsibility, sir."
"Damn. You're really something. Come with me then."
The man said before looking back at his friends who already had a teasing look on their faces, nodding once as an indication he'll go first before holding Taehyung's hand, taking the glass away from his hold and then placing it on a table, to finally lead him outside the bar and to his car that was parked outside.
The ride to the man's house didn't take a while as they immediately reached their destination as the car stopped in front of aㅡ holy shit. Is that a mansion?
"We're here."
"Waitㅡ are you sure? You live here?"
"Why? Is it unbelievable? Come on, don't keep me waiting."
The man smirked before going out of the car to open the car door for Taehyung and then leading him to the mansion then.
Taehyung's eyes widening as they go closer and closer to such a big house that he had never seen before. The inside was empty though, as if the older male was the only one who lives there despite the size of the house.
'Damn. This man is really something. He has a fucking cool car. A fucking big mansion. And he's so fucking hot. He's almost perfect.'
Taehyung thought as they go up the flight of stairs while being lead to the man's supposedly room. It's no doubt it was huge as well as they finally reach the room, the man locking the door right away before he was being pushed against it, taking Taehyung's attention once again.
"Now.. you're all mine. Alone. You said you're ready to take a risk with me, right?"
"I did. So, just kiss me and get with it."
Taehyung mumbled before he's pulling the man closer once again to start making out with him again, clothes soon being thrown all over the place as they made their way to the bed with their lips still locked with each other.
Soon, he was being pushed against the soft bed as the man towered over him as he looked at Taehyung almost like a predator. The younger being the shameless guy he is, he spread his legs quite teasingly to entice the older to do his next move.
"Fuck, Kim Taehyung. We're not even starting yet but for sure, I'll be keeping you even after this."
The man mumbled in his deep voice before finally getting into the bed with Taehyung and then fucking him into oblivion the next second.
They spent the whole night together going round after round until they're both out of energy, Taehyung in a whole mess and the older fully satiated. Both males having extraordinary stamina that they spent hours just fucking all throughout the night.
Something they never experienced before from their past hook-ups.
"That was.. wow. Just.. fuck." Taehyung breathed out as he stared up at the ceiling quite blankly, still out of it.
The man chuckled as he took some wet towels with him so he can clean up both Taehyung and him. He might be a beast in bed, but he knows well how to take care of someone after a heated session.
"Mh, yeah. Impressive, I know. I'm also surprised that you had such stamina like me. You did so well, darling.."
"Why? Did you think I can't take you well at first, hmm?"
"I might've underestimated you at first. But darling, you were amazing. It's the first time I ever experienced this from someone actually. Take that as a compliment."
" I will then.." Taehyung mumbled as he flashed the man a wide grin, capturing the man instantly as he felt something strange seeing Taehyung grin so happily to him like that.
"L-Let's take a rest then, shall we?"
He mumbled after a while, setting the wet towels aside as he lied down next to Taehyung once again, his heart racing when the younger male cuddled close to his side right away. He was stunned for a minute until he also wrapped his arms securely around him, clearing his throat before he's finally relaxing in his hold, letting himself enjoy the warmth coming from Taehyung.
"Mmh, goodnightㅡ"
"Seokjin. I'm Seokjin, by the way.."
Taehyung stopped to blink at Seokjin twice before he smiled once again and then leaned his head on his shoulder as he hummed, pulling the older close.
"I love your name. Seokjin.. Goodnight, Seokjin.. Sweet dreams tonight."
He mumbled softly as he immediately drifted off to sleep due to exhaustion, leaving Seokjin still stunned because hey, he felt warm all over being cuddled and hugged by Taehyung.
So far from his past hook-ups who would go home right away after a session with him. But now, this? This is something new.. Again, something he have never done with anyone before.
But now, he's loving it. Loving the way Taehyung's arms are wrapped around him. The warmth of Taehyung's calm breathing against his neck, loving the weight on his shoulder as well where Taehyung's head is resting. Loving Taehyung's presence the most.
He loves everything that is going on at the moment.
And he doesn't mind getting used to it from now on.
He really doesn't mind.
"Goodnight. Sleep well.. Taehyung." He mumbled softly before closing his eyes as well.
Both males sleeping with the thought of each other while engulfed in each other's warmth.
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Jin woke up the next day, alone, in his bed.
He blinked his eyes a few times upon opening it, looking around his room and then patting the space beside him on the bed but there's no sign of the man who made him feel a lot of new things just last night.
Suddenly, he felt gloomy.
He sat up and rubbed his face quite frustratingly, thinking he's just one of those hook-ups he had before after all. He really thought he's different.
Still gloomy, he stood up then walked out his room to prepare some coffee to at least lessen his hangover. His face grumpy as he forced his way to the kitchen, heavy steps leading him there.
"Oh? I didn't know you wake up so early in the morning."
Waitㅡ what was that just now?
Seokjin then abruptly raised his head to look at the kitchen in front of him, wide eyes now blinking at the man standing behind the countertop, topless and only wearing an apron. Taehyung smiling at him while trying to cook what looks like a scrambled egg.
"U-Umm.. I hope it's not an issue to you that I used your kitchen without you knowing. I just thought I'll cook some breakfast for youㅡ"
"You're still here?"
Seokjin mumbled in shock as he stepped closer towards the countertop, his eyes still wide.
"Yeah? Whyㅡ are you mad? I can just go home if you want.."
"No, no.. No. I meanㅡ I thought you already went home."
"Ah.. Well, I wanted to prepare some breakfast for you before going home, at least.. Though I'm not a good cook. I can only do a scrambled egg and a toast."
"I can't believe I would still see you here, Taehyung-ah.."
"W-Why? Is that bad, hyung..?" Taehyung mumbled with a small pout, suddenly worried that he might've went too far and he should've just went home right after waking up in Seokjin's arms.
Seokjin, on the other hand, suddenly felt stunned again hearing Taehyung calling him hyung. But he was more impressed at the fact that Taehyung even stayed just so he can prepare him some breakfast.
It was.. endearing.
And he suddenly felt the need to hug him and thank him for being so good to him even though they're basically strangers as they only know each other's names so far.
He felt so, so happy actually. He really is something, Seokjin thought.
Seokjin walked closer to where he's standing then, before slowly wrapping his arms around Taehyung and pulling him into a gentle hug, resting his chin on his shoulder before speaking.
"No.. I actually find it nice to see you here. I thought you already left. But, you stayed."
Taehyung froze for a second before smiling, now wrapping his arms around Seokjin as well as he hummed. "Ah, I'm glad.. I thought I went too far.."
"You even prepared some breakfast for me? Ah, I love it."
"But hyung.. I think the egg is burning though.."
"Oh, shitㅡ"
Seokjin hurriedly pulled away so he can check the egg still cooking on the pan, suddenly laughing as soon as he saw the scrambled egg indeed burning as Taehyung's panicked eyes was staring at him.
"H-Hyung! Why are you just laughing? Ahㅡ"
Taehyung pouted before he quickly made a move in hopes of saving the scrambled egg he prepared for Seokjin. He took the plate with the toast on it before turning the stove off, and then he put the slightly burned scrambled egg next to the toast he made before cooking the egg.
He looked at his cooking sadly before he suddenly whined, startling Seokjin who quickly shushed him and rubbed his back in a comforting manner.
"Hey, hey.. It's fine. I would still eat that, Taehyung-ah.."
"B-But hyung.. no! You shouldn't. It's literally burned." Taehyung whined out once again.
"Ah.. I really don't mind. See?" He took a fork and then he started eating some of the scrambled egg, humming happily as he munched on it.
"I.. Hyung, spit that out!"
Taehyung kept whining, now holding onto Seokjin's wrist to stop him from eating further, trying his best to keep the plate away from his hyung as well but to no avail.
"Taehyungㅡ hey. Stop it, Taehyung-ah. I'm not lying! It's really good! You made this for me so I'd still eat this, alright?"
"B-But, hyung.."
"Shh, Taehyung.. Listen to me." Seokjin placed both of his hands on the younger male's shoulders, giving it a gentle squeeze to try to calm the sulking man as he gave him a soft smile.
"Burned or not.. I would still eat these as you did such effort just to make me a breakfast. And I think that's really.. nice of you. It's also the first time I had someone preparing a breakfast for me. And you don't even know me that much to begin with.. yet. Taehyung-ah, please don't worry about it too much. Because believe it or not, you really made me happy. A lot."
Taehyung just stared at the older, suddenly unable to utter any words as he listened to his hyung. Suddenly feeling his cheeks heating up once he's done talking.
"I.. umㅡ as long as you're happy then, hyung.."
"I really am. Are you okay now then? You should eat with me as well, Taehyung-ah."
"Ah, don't worry about me hyung. Actually, what time is it now?"
Seokjin then looked at the wall clock not too far from them before looking back at Taehyung.
"It's already 7 in the morning."
"Oh, 7 in the morningㅡ wait, what?"
"Yes, why?"
"Fuck! I'm late for my work!"
"Reminds me.. mine's in an hour too. Well, fuckㅡ"
"Oh gosh, sorry hyung. I gotta go now!"
Taehyung said before taking off his apron quickly and running back to the bedroom to get dressed again, almost tripping on his way with Seokjin just watching him panic while trying to finish his breakfast quickly as well.
It was a funny sight.
And it felt weird at the same time. Seeing the once empty house with Seokjin alone most of the time, suddenly filled with chaoticness caused solely by Taehyung.
And he can get used to it.
"Taehyung-ah?"
"Y-Yeah? Yeah, hyung? What is it?"
Taehyung asked while he's busy tying his shoelaces while putting on a sock on his other foot at the same time. Seokjin now leaning back against the countertop before he made his way to Taehyung.
The younger stood up then as soon as he's done, now facing Seokjin with a questioning look.
"About what I said earlier, and also last night, I'm serious about keeping you, by the way."
"K-Keeping me? What do you mean about that, hyung?"
"Tae.." Seokjin placed a hand on Taehyung's cheek softly before rubbing it with his thumb, staring at him for a moment before continuing his words. "I want to get to know you better. For who you are, what you do, what are your interests and such, I want to spend more days with you.."
"Hyung.."
"Yes, we only knew each other for less than a day. But with all those hours we've been together? You managed to left such an impact in my life and I would hate myself forever if I would let you go just like that. So, please.. give me a chance to get to know you more. To befriend you, I guess? And perhaps, we can be more than just that.."
Taehyung was suddenly speechless hearing those from Seokjin, but he didn't miss the way his heart fluttered upon knowing that he already impacted his life even just for a short time.
He smiled then, hands now cupping Seokjin's face as well. He can't lie because it's the same thing for him. He wouldn't just let himself step out of this fucking huge mansion without making sure that his connection with Seokjin won't end just like that.
"You know what, hyung? You can contact me anytime." Taehyung mumbled before slipping a paper with his phone number written on it in Seokjin's palm, then winking at him after. "You see, I'm prepared. Because I do want to know you better as well, hyung. See you around then?"
Seokjin smiled at that as he nodded at Taehyung, pulling him into a hug as well as Taehyung melted in his arms.
"Mmh.. I'll contact you as soon as you step out of here. Kidding. I'll see you around, Taehyung.. This won't be the last time."
"Oh, you gotta make sure that this isn't the last or else.." Taehyung chuckled before slowly pulling away from the hug so he can stare at Seokjin's face up close for a bit more. "Ah, well.. I gotta go now. See you soon, hyung."
"See you soon as well, Taehyung-ah."
They both smiled at each other so warmly before Taehyung made his way out, with the promise of talking to each other again sooner or later.
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A few days has passed and Taehyung received a message from an anonymous number.
... : Hey, do you still remember me?
Taehyung : Who's this?
... : Aww, you forgot me that easily.
Taehyung : Will I be able to know who you are if you won't tell me anyway?
... : You're quite scary through texts, Taehyung-ah.
... : This is Jin, by the way.
Oh. Jin, as in Kim Seokjin? That hottie who managed to flip his world upside down within just hours of being together?
Well, damn.
Taehyung : Oh? You finally messaged me.
Seokjin : Sorry for making you wait. Ah, I became so busy these days. You know.. work.
Taehyung : Oh, no no- I understand, don't worry!
Taehyung : So, what's up hyung? :)
Seokjin : Oh, nothing much. Though, Taehyung-ah.. I am thinking maybe we can perhaps..
Taehyung : Hmm? What is it, hyung?'
Seokjin : Perhaps we can meet tomorrow? Are you free?
Taehyung thought for a sec before he's blushing with the thought of meeting Seokjin once again. He missed the older, he's not gonna lie about that. And of course, he'd say yes.
Taehyung : I am. :) Is that a date? Kidding.
Seokjin : Actually.. it could be a date if you don't mind.
Seokjin : Well, I mean.. yeah. Yeah, it's a date. I'll pick you up tomorrow then?
Taehyung : Oh.. oh sure! Will tell you my address, hyung. See you!
Seokjin : See you, Taehyung-ah. ;)
The next day, he was outside his apartment waiting for Seokjin to arrive. Now that they're going to meet again after that night.. He felt nervous. So nervous that he might just faint andㅡ
Beep, beep.
That was his cue. He's finally here. Taehyung suddenly feeling tensed as soon as a very handsome man, wearing a semi-formal attire hopped out of the car right in front of him.
And there he saw Seokjin. Smiling so warmly at him, forehead exposed, looking so perfect tonight. And he might've just fallen too hard now. He suddenly can't breathe.
"Hey, Taehyung. Nice to see you again."
"H-Hyung.. um.. S-Same thing for me."
"Hey, are you okay?" Seokjin chuckled softly before holding onto his arms gently, squeezing it as he slightly lowers his head so he can look directly into Taehyung's eyes. "Breathe.. I'm not gonna eat you up."
"I wish you would thoughㅡ I mean, shall we then?"
The older male chuckled once again before taking Taehyung's hand in his, humming softly at him.
"You look so pretty tonight, by the way. You know your way with fashion, Taehyung. I'm so lucky to have such a pretty date like you."
"Oh.. ah, you're just trying to flatter me.."
Seokjin leaned forward so he can whisper near Taehyung's ear, slightly pulling him closer towards him as well. "I'm telling the truth.. You look so perfect, Taehyung."
Seokjin smiled as he leaned away before he's guiding a very flushed Taehyung towards his car and then opening the car door for him the next second.
Taehyung soon found himself in a fancy restaurant, celebrating Seokjin's birthday. And he didn't even have any idea that it was actually Seokjin's special day that day, mentally cursing himself for not being able to bring a gift for the older. Somehow feeling shy as well as the whole date was a treat from Seokjin.
He even refused to take Taehyung's money when he offered to split the bill, telling the younger how he would be so upset if he insisted so Taehyung was left no choice but to obey.
"Hyung, really.. It's your birthday and yet, you must've let out a lot of money for our first date."
"I don't mind. You know how you can repay me, Taehyung-ah?"
"H-How?"
"Just enjoy my presence, enjoy the night. If I can make you smile right after this date then that would be more than enough."
Man.. when will he get used to Seokjin's sudden words that makes his heart flutter so much? How come he can easily make Taehyung so flustered while not even doing much?
'This is dangerous', Taehyung thought.
The whole night was spent solely with each other then, with Seokjin managing to make Taehyung laugh so wholeheartedly with his dad jokes and smile as if it's the end of the world. He knew so well how to get such reaction from the younger.
Someone's really smitten.
And the feeling's mutual.
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Days, months.. years has passed. The two male both fell so hard with each other, they ended up together after a few months of Seokjin pursuing the younger while going out for a few dates as well in between.
Taehyung's head was lying on Seokjin's chest, listening to the older's calm heartbeat that sometimes becomes erratic everytime Taehyung's trying to tease him. He was yet again, in Seokjin's mansion, waking up to each other's arms and they couldn't ask for more as each other's presence is more than enough.
"Jinnie.."
"Hmm, yes baby?"
"What will happen if I wasn't the one your friends chose to dance with you that night? Will we be able to find each other eventually?"
"Baby.. why are you asking that?"
"Mh, just thinking about the possibilities. You probably won't know about my existence.."
Seokjin leaned closer so he can plant a soft kiss on his boyfriend's forehead, humming lowly as he tightened his hold around him to comfort his baby.
"Tae, baby.. Even though you were not the person I danced with that night, I believe I would still set my eyes on you as you're really captivating, you know? I would've asked you to come home with me still."
"Hmph, really? You'll do that?"
"Of course, baby."
Taehyung pouted as he remained silent right after that, head still filled with uncertainties but Seokjin's arms warmly wrapped around him gives him enough comfort and honestly, how is he so lucky to have met Seokjin that night?
Though another thought crossed his mind and he shook his head in hopes of erasing the thought. This made the older male glance at him, eyebrows furrowed.
"Baby, you okay there? Are you worried about something? You can always tell me, Tae. You know that.."
"Nothing, hyung.. Just.."
It's just that I have a secret that I've always wanted to tell you but I can't.
Taehyung is afraid that Jin will leave him as well someday and that's probably the only thing he ever feared in his lifetime.
To watch the love of his life leave.. Forever.
Taehyung suddenly felt tears forming in his eyes so he hugged Seokjin closer, afraid to let go because he fears the time where he'll have to let him go. Seokjin has been there for him through thick and thin, even if Taehyung can be so stubborn at times, he never left. Only making Taehyung feel that he's there and he loves him a lot.
Taehyung never had someone so utterly whipped for him before.
And he loves the man just the same.
"Hyung, I love you.."
"I love you too, Taehyung. I love you a lot, alright? If you're not ready to tell me yet, it's fine. I'll always be here to listen to all your worries, baby."
"I know.. You really are the best. Mmh, I love you so much."
But in the end, it's the other way around.
Taehyung left Seokjin.
In such a cruel way that he had to fake his death right in front of his beloved.
Taehyung's tears almost fell as Seokjin cradled him in his arms, weeping over the lost of his lover. It was a painful scene. To see someone so tough such as Jin, breaking down like that. Taehyung almost choke, regretting his decisions right away but it has already been done.
The damage has been done.
Seokjin never let go of his casket, even though it was already time to say goodbye. Tears streaming down his cheeks, eyes puffy from crying for days, shouting out Taehyung's name over and over again.
And when he was finally buried deep down, he finally bursted into tears. Whispering countless apologies to Seokjin even though the older can't hear him, sobbing silently inside the casket.
When he's sure that Seokjin finally left with a heavy heart, he immediately freed himself from his supposed tomb and never showed himself from anyone he knew after that day, ever again. He tried to move on from Seokjin as well yet just years later, he went back to Korea to try to find Seokjin just so he can check if he's doing alright but he was nowhere to be found as well.
And that's the last time he ever saw the love of his life.
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"Wow, I can't fucking believe you're so dumb."
Was the first thing Seokjin told him right after telling his side of the story and the reason behind him leaving Seokjin and even faking his death for the sake of it.
"Yeah, hyung.. I know I am."
"You know what, Taehyung? I'm still so fucking mad at you, I wanna rip you into pieces but.." Seokjin sighed, now pinching the bridge of his nose quite exasperatingly before gazing at Taehyung once again with furrowed brows.
"I would understand if you want to kill me with your own bare hands.. I already readied myself since a century ago."
"Oh, I would."
Seokjin mumbled as he stared at the younger male blankly, his expression unreadable as Taehyung stared back at him, somehow afraid of the things Seokjin might do to him any second now. But he won't really mind.
He deserves that after all.
"But, I won't." Seokjin added before facing Taehyung's fake tomb once again. "What you did to me.. it was unforgivable. You caused me so much pain you can't even imagine yourself, Taehyung. I almost broke down but I managed to keep living due to one reason."
Taehyung just watched him with teary eyes, regret, sadness and guilt hitting him all at once now that he's hearing how Seokjin suffered due to him.
"That reason is.. I never wanted to leave you. Even if it's only your tomb. And even if you did."
The younger began sobbing since then, hands cupping his mouth as tears streamed down his face continuously. It was so heartbreaking to hear that so now he wondered how Seokjin was able to go through all that without breaking, how he managed to stay strong despite such heartbreak and Taehyung already felt like he might die from such.
"And I'm cursing myself because even after all this? Even after the fact that you fucked with my life and my heart, I am still so glad that I saw you again. Alive."
"Jin hyung.."
"Yes, Taehyung. You could say that I'm still so stupidly in love with you. With someone that I thought was already dead for all these years. With someone that only fooled me after all. But, you know what?"
Seokjin then glanced at him once again with his eyes already tearing up as well, eyes roaming all over Taehyung's face. The face that he missed so much, missed to kiss and all that.
"Taehyung, even if the way you thought was so fucked up, I do understand why you did such."
"N-No, Jin hyung.. It was h-horrible.. I'm s-so sorryㅡ I'm so sorry, hyung.."
"I was so devastated when you left me but you had the same reason as to why you did that. You never wanted to see me pass away the way I experienced with you when you had your fake death. You didn't want to have the same heartbreak.."
Taehyung can only look at him as more sobs left his lips, eyes already puffy and lips pouting as he cried and cried in front of Seokjin.
"You're still such a baby.." Seokjin whispered before lifting his hand so he can wipe away the tears on Taehyung's face but the gesture only made Taehyung sob so hard. "Ah.."
He finally pulled the younger male into his embrace and Taehyung melted in his arms right away, the same warm arms now pulling him close and he thought he would never get to be in these same arms anymore.
They just stayed there, with Taehyung still sobbing. Seokjin crying silently, on the other hand. The older still feeling mad, but relief won over this time. And there's a part of happiness as well.
No, screw that.
He's happy.
So, so happy that he was able to have Taehyung back. Alive and breathing, after all.
"Are you still crying?" Seokjin asked minutes later as soon as Taehyung sobs died down, only hugging Seokjin so tightly now, face buried on the older's chest.
"Not anymore.." Taehyung whispered after some time, still not letting go of the hug.
"You're enjoying the hug way too much."
"I.. I'm sorry.."
Taehyung was about to pull away from the hug but Seokjin only tightened the hug even more as he didn't want to let go as well.
"Don't leave. Again. Please just stay in my arms.."
Taehyung looked up at him with glassy eyes before he was beginning to sob again until Seokjin stopped him, shushing his baby so he won't cry anymore as the younger's eyes looked so puffy now.
"Shhh.. Please don't cry anymore, Taehyung-ah. I hate seeing you cry, yeah? Do you remember that?"
"I.. I do. I do, Jin hyung.." Taehyung mumbled with his pouty lips as Seokjin smiled at him due to how cute he looked at the moment, trying his best not to cry anymore.
"Good. That's my good baby.."
"A-Am I still your baby?"
"You never stopped being my baby, Taehyung. Never."
"Do you still love me then.."
"Never stopped loving you as well, Taehyung."
If only he can cry rivers of tears at the moment, Taehyung might. Because even after all this time, Seokjin still loves him just as the way his feelings never faltered for the older as well.
And Taehyung thought, he could never love anyone this much in his lifetime anymore.
His heart will forever be Seokjin's and he could never see himself with anyone anymore. He didn't even engage in any relationship within a century as he could never love anyone if it's not Seokjin.
"Fuck, hyung.. I love you so much. I still do. Never stopped loving you as well, hyung.. I'm so sorry I left you before.. I really am."
"Shh, it will take time for us to heal but I don't want to let you go anymore, Taehyung.. I can't promise that I'm not mad at what you did anymore but soon, I will forgive you. Eventually, I will."
"I don't care if it takes another century for you to forgive me, hyung. But, I promise not to leave you anymore. I promise.."
"I hope you keep your promise this time, Taehyung.. I love you."
"I love you so much, hyung.. Oh god, I love you so much. I will do everything just to make you happy, hyung. To gain your trust again. I love you.."
Seokjin smiled before he leaned down so he can peck Taehyung's lips, humming softly as he nodded his head.
"Just being with me is enough.."
"I will never leave your side again, Jin hyung.."
"And I will never leave you alone as well, Taehyung. Forever."
"Yeah, forever.."
Taehyung finally felt relieved before he's cupping Seokjin's face so he can also press his lips against his, kissing his hyung so passionately and the anticipation was there as well. He missed those pair of plump lips so much.
They kissed for who knows how long, before they pulled away from each other with a soft giggle and a promise that this time, would never be broken.
Because after all, they're immortals.
And they still have long enough time to spend with each other right after that day.
Days that will be spent solely with each other.
'Cause even though their hearts are as cold as an ice cream, theirs give each other's warmth for eternity.
Forever.