Third person POV
Taehyung and Jungkook spent the evening getting to know each other. Taehyung talked about his family and real friends. He told the younger about the time his friend Jimin tried to make macaron cookies but couldn't find the electric mixer. Long story short - Jimin tried to beat the eggs by hand but ended up getting the white sticky goo everywhere.
Jungkook would chuckle at how exciting Taehyung was about making fun of his best friend. The reason Taehyung was so excited, however, was the younger's soft laugh. He couldn't get enough of it so his only option was to keep talking.
It was weird for Taehyung. He never felt so happy around another person. Not even around his girlfriend or his friends. The younger made him feel all warm and fuzzy inside. He also couldn't look away from the younger boy. Even though his face was covered, Taehyung could still see a slight glimmer in his pretty eyes. The effect Jungkook had on him was truly incredible.
After talking for hours they finally decided to make dinner. Surprisingly, Jungkook could cook pretty well but since they only had a few ingredients in their fridge, they settled for some ramen. It was delicious anyway. Jungkook would turn away from Taehyung and curl into a ball so that he could eat without the mask on and not worry about the older seeing his face.
They decided to wash up and go to bed soon after. Taehyung took a shower first since Jungkook insisted on going in second. Taehyung took his towel, shower gel, some sweatpants, an oversized shirt and a fresh pair of boxers. He did his business quickly and walked out of the bathroom with the towel around his neck. For some reason he was trying to look as sexy as possible in front of his cute-ish roommate.
Jungkook already had his sleeping clothes ready so he walked past the older and into the shower without sparing a glance. Taehyung was a bit offended by that but then remembered that he doesn't know Jungkook's sexuality and that the younger knows about his girlfriend. So obviously, being mad at him would be pointless.
Jungkook got out of the bathroom wearing a pair of black shorts that went down to his knees and a huge gray sweater. His damp hair was still covering his eyes and it was starting to annoy Taehyung. Jungkook wasn't wearing his black face mask. Instead he put on a white one that appeared to be thinner.
"You changed your face mask," Taehyung pointed out.
Jungkook picked up his white board and wrote down a quick reply.
I'd like to breathe easily while I sleep and not suffocate, tnx.
Taehyung nodded as he felt stupid. Of course he has to wear a thin mask to bed. That black one was thicc af.
The two boys talked/wrote some more. They realised that they both loved marvel movies, Big Bang and Van Gogh. Jungkook even promised Taehyung that he'd paint him a replica of the famous Starry night.
They went to bed at around three in the morning and despite Taehyung begging Jungkook to sleep in his bed and cuddle, the younger refused.
Once the lights were turned off, Taehyung started giggling. Since he wouldn't be able to see Jungkook's writing in the dark, the younger decided to do something else.
He picked up a pink bunny head pillow and threw it at the giggling boy.
"Ouch! Why did you do that, Jungkookie?" Taehyung asked in a playful tone. He knew that Jungkook couldn't answer because the lights were off. He acted weird in order to make Jungkook speak, after all.
Meanwhile, Jungkook was surprised by the nickname that came all of a sudden but he didn't mind since his brother would also call him that.
Jungkook's only option was to stand up and do something about the annoying boy in the other bed. He reached Taehyung's bed and crossed his arms on his chest, glaring down at the older. But of course, Taehyung couldn't see the glare.
"What is it, Kookie?" Taehyung teased again.
Instead of answering, Jungkook bent down and started tickling Taehyung. Taehyung laughed uncontrollably as he reached for Jungkook and pulled him down on to the bed. He proceeded to get his revenge by tickling the younger boy who started laughing softly. Jungkook's laugh was a lot more quiet and Taehyung could tell that the other was suppressing his voice a lot.
Taehyung soon stopped and let Jungkook breathe.
"Can we cuddle now? I'll have a hard time falling asleep alone otherwise," Taehyung pleaded one last time.
Jungkook nodded as Taehyung covers them both with the blanket excitedly. He gently wraps his arms around Jungkook and pulls him closer.
Taehyung was quite surprised by how small and thin the younger actually was. The sweater was way too big for him. His waist was very small as well.
Jungkook folded his arms so that they were resting between his and Taehyung's chest. He closed his eyes and burried his face in the blanket. He didn't want Taehyung to remove his mask while he sleeps.
Both boys fell asleep quickly in each other's arms. And yet neither of them would have guessed that they could become this close so fast. Taehyung, who would always push people away in fear that they would hurt him, was now hugging someone who he barely knew for a day. And Jungkook, a mysterious and insecure boy who never really made an effort to make friends, was completely comfortable with having some random person cuddle him. It was a strange situation for both of them.
Taehyung woke up first but he decided to keep hugging the younger. He took this time to observe Jungkook's visible features going as far as to even brush his fringe out of his eyes for a clear view.
However, he didn't expect the view to be so... Comforting. Jungkook had clear pale skin and nicely shaped eyebrows. But his eyes were the main attraction. Taehyung could stare at Jungkook's long lashes for hours. Something about his calm expression gave Taehyung a sense of home.
Soon, Jungkook's eyes fluttered open and Taehyung's breath was taken away again. The big brown sparkly eyes were staring right at him. They were the most beautiful eyes the older has ever seen. He felt like he could see his entire future in those eyes.
"Uhh... Good morning, Jungkookie!" Taehyung said softly.
Jungkook only gave a small hum as a response and started getting up.
"No, wait! Let's cuddle some more," Taehyung suggested.
Jungkook pointed to his white board and marker on the floor. Taehyung got the message and picked it up for him. He gave the supplies to Jungkook who started writing.
Good morning, Tae.
"A new nickname, I see," the older teased.
You brought this upon yourself.
"True."
What do you want to do? It's saturday and there's still a week before school starts.
"I don't know. Want to go out and explore a bit?"
Are you sure you're comfortable with people possibly seeing you with me?
Taehyung frowned at this. He knew the other students didn't like Jungkook but he didn't think it would be this bad.
"Of course! I don't care about what other people think. You could take your board with you and we could go to a cute cafe and just sit there for a while," Taehyung requested.
Fine but if you get dirty looks it's on you.
With that the two boys got ready for a day out. Taehyung put on some ripped jeans and a blue button up shirt while Jungkook put on black jeans and an oversized black sweater. Of course he didn't forget about his black facemask and cute black earings.
Taehyung was so overwhelmed by Jungkook's outfit that he had to text his friends about it.
The six idiots
Crab king
Why the fuck would you put paper into a cookie?!
Jinnie
It's a foRTUNE COOKIE! THE PAPER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART!!!
Crab king
Yeah well what if you FUCKING EAT IT?!
Jinnie
Why wOULD YOU EAT THE WHOLE DAMN FORTUNE COOKIE?!
Taetae
Guys, shut up. I have news.
Jinnie
Wat
Let me sleep
Yes, Tae, please make my suffering end by actually saying something relevant.
Taetae
I think I might have a thing for the colour black.
Crab king
Is this about your obsession with the black panther movie?
Taetae
No! I mean like I might want a goth gf/bf now. Tf were you thinking?!
Taetae
Nevermind. I don't want to know.
Chimchim
Sounds like Tae has a crush lmao. Did Seoyeon hit puberty again and turned goth?
Taetae
No but my roommate looks hella cute rn.
Crab king
Wait. Your roommate as in Jeon Jungkook? Sounds like a glitch in the simulation.
Let me sleep
Tea 🍵 🐸
Hobie
I gotta see this.
Hobie
Are you two going out? Let's all meet up I wanna see this.
Taetae
Idk if he'd be comfortable.
Chimchim
Ok then we'll just spy on you two. Not like we had anything better to do.
Taehyung put his phone into his pocket and turned towards Jungkook who was trying to get a silver earring out of his earlobe. That's when the older realised that Jungkook had a double helix piercing on his right ear.
"You have a lot of piercings, huh?" he asked. Not like he minded. In fact, he thought it looked hot.
Jungkook took his board and marker and scribbled the answer.
Just 4. The usual on both sides and a double helix on one.
"Why tho? I mean it looks good but you don't seem like someone who cares about looks," Taehyung said. It might have sounded very insensitive and rude but he was just really curious.
Jungkook didn't seem offended at all. He simply started writing as his answer was quite long.
That's exactly it. I DON'T care. Which means I can fuck myself up as much as I want. People already give me weird looks. Might as well try to look as unappealing as possible.
The older of the two was shocked. To think this boy in front of him couldn't give less of a fuck about what anyone had to say about him. He aspired to be that bold and care free. But at the same time, Jungkook didn't seem like he was care free. He seemed tired of everything. Like nothing more could bring him down.
Taehyung liked to think of people like they were glass. When they would crack, they'd still be useful. Maybe someone will come along and fix the crack with some of that Carglass™. A cracked mirror is still useful for those who chairish it or are just too broke to get a new one.
Some people break and the cracks are beyond repair. But again, the glass can still be used. Not many will care about it but one man's trash is another man's treasure.
And then there's people like Jungkook. Shattered, beyond repair, worthless in the eyes of everyone. An object that failed to do it's job because something or someone came along and ruined it.
But what happens to those shards of glass? You find them in the dumpster behind your house, on the road, just laying somewhere where no one will find them. Or maybe the beach. You know those pretty colourful pebbles you'd find while walking on the rocks, searching for treasure.
A child would pick up that pretty colourful rounded piece of glass and take it home as a memory of that day at the beach. Taehyung was that child. He saw potential in Jungkook and wanted to chairish him. He wanted to prove that Jungkook still had a purpose and that he was beautiful in Taehyung's eyes. A treasure. His treasure.
He wanted to show Jungkook the good in himself. He was going to get the introvert to talk, smile, laugh loudly, sing, walk around without wearing a shit ton of fabric and without getting dirty looks.
Taehyung felt Jungkook's hand touch his shoulder lightly, trying to get him out of his dazed state. The older looked at the boy in front if him and smiled.
"It look's good on you. You should wear four earrings more often. It makes you look hot," he said and ruffled the boy's hair.
Pretty sure it makes me look like an emo child who can't get over the fact that My chemical romance broke up before they even knew the band existed.
Taehyung laughed as he took Jungkook's hand in his.
"You look fine! Now let's go," he said as he dragged the poor boy through the front door and into the clusterfuck that is modern society.
The boy behind him clutched the board and marker in his hand while thinking about everything that could go wrong.
'I hope waiters at this café can read.'
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