A Way To Your Heart - Chapter 32: Chapter 32

The rain was gone, driving away the dark clouds to let the moon give a bit of its light to the dark night. It would've been another quiet night if not for the giggles and laughs that filled the room.
It was almost midnight but Taehyung and Jungkook were still playing games after Jungkook insisted the other to play with him.
"Noooo! Not again please!"
Taehyung screamed as he pulled his already messy hair when he lose the game for the fifth time while Jungkook laughed and rolled on the shaggy rugs that was neatly placed in front of the bed.
"Don't laugh ok? This is not fair. We played five times and this is my fifth time losing."
Taehyung frowned while glaring at the other who was trying to hold his laugh.
"Wanna play again?"
Jungkook was still laughing.
"No. It's not fun playing with you. I always win over Jimin but you never let me win."
Taehyung crossed his arms with a pout while Jungkook just chuckled.
"Then let's play once more. Last one. I'll let you win this time."
"No. I'm gonna sleep."
"Don't sleep yet hmm? Let's play one more time."
"No. Good night."
Taehyung stuck his tongue out before covering himself with the duvet but Jungkook was fast enough to get on the bed and removed the duvet revealing a giggly Taehyung with messy hair.
"Taehyung, don't sleep yet please."
Jungkook said with a pout, a kind of expression he never used to use.
"But why? We've already stayed up too late. Won't you go for work tomorrow?"
Taehyung finally stopped struggling with the duvet and just stared at the other sitting beside him.
"I won't go if you say you don't want me to go."
"W-what? Why would I stop you from going? It's your work."
Taehyung rolled his eyes as he turned away, but who's going to tell the other that he was just trying to hide his stupid smile and those blushing cheeks he couldn't suppress.
But when he turned back again, Jungkook was still sitting there with a pout. Was he too much? Did he hurt him?
"What I wanted to mean is--"
"Taehyung."
"Y-yeah?"
"Let's play one more time."
"Huh?"
What? That's it? He thought the other was hurt from his words but all he asked was for a game?
"Do you like to play that game so much or you like to watch me lose so much?"
But Jungkook just smiled.
"No. I like playing with you."
Taehyung would be lying if he say he didn't feel something flipping inside his chest.
"Because you always win over me?"
"Probably?"
"Huh?"
Taehyung scorned at the answer but Jungkook just ended up laughing loudly again.
"Why are you laughing? Do you enjoy making fun of me?"
Taehyung got up and hit the other with his pillow.
"Why are you hitting me? I just asked for a game. Wait. Taehyung. Stop."
Jungkook tried to take the pillow from the other but couldn't.
Instead, he ended up falling on the bed, lying flat with his back while his hands trying to defend the pillow hits from Taehyung who was now sitting on his abdomen with his legs by the sides of his torso and giggling until he finally snatched the pillow from the other's hand.
"Will you get down? You're heavy. I can't breathe."
That's when Taehyung finally realized where he was sitting the whole time.
"Then I blame you for my weight. You're the one who made me eat more."
Taehyung rolled his eyes out of embarrassment and was about to get down but Jungkook just chuckled as he locked their fingers together, still letting the other sit on him.
"Do you remember the first time we met?"
Jungkook asked while caressing the others hand.
"Why not? We played games and you won them all that day too."
Taehyung huffed but the other was only smiling while staring at him.
"You know, I never had fun playing with anybody like that day. I really had fun--"
"Because you might never win while playing with anybody else other than me."
"But that's my first time losing a game to anybody."
Jungkook smirked, bragging about his own experienced skill in game.
"You should be happy you're the first person to win over me."
He winked as the other just scoffed at him.
"As if you're some pro gamer or something."
Taehyung rolled his eyes.
"What if I really am?"
"Then you won't be working as just a game animator in that company now."
Jungkook chuckled as he kept staring at the other.
"You don't know anything about me but you still like me. What if I'm not what you think I would be? Would you still like me the same if you know who really I am?"
He surely asked it with seriousness but,
"Are you a mafia leader or something? Or a drug dealer?"
"What?"
He ended up with another laughter at Taehyung's question.
How could he think of something like that? No one can seriously know what's going on inside that big head.
"Is it a no then? Or am I right? Why are you even laughing at this?"
Taehyung slowly lied down next to Jungkook, resting his head on the other's chest with their fingers still locked with each other.
"But whatever you are, I don't care. You're just gonna be my annoying bunny, a really really annoying one and I hate you."
Jungkook chuckled as he play with Taehyung's fluffy hair.
"So you hate me?"
"Yeah."
Taehyung smiled as he closed his eyes.
"Don't sleep yet."
Jungkook tickled Taehyung's ear when he was about to drift into his sleep.
"Ngh. Don't. I'm sleepy."
Taehyung slapped the other's hand on his ear with his eyes still closed.
"Let's play one game before you sleep."
Taehyung finally opened his eyes but with a glare.
"Why do you want to play with me so much today?"
"I already told you I like playing with you."
"Do you want to go back to your room?"
"No."
"Then sleep."
"No."
"Ugh."
Taehyung was about to turn away but Jungkook quickly got up and picked Taehyung up in his arms.
"What are you doing? Put me down."
Taehyung tapped Jungkook's shoulder but the other just carried him to the balcony, finally putting down Taehyung.
"So why are we here?"
Taehyung said while yawning and ruffling his hair. He just wanted to sleep but what's gotten into Jungkook to act this way suddenly?
"Is your sleep gone now?"
"So you just don't want me to sleep. Is that right?"
Taehyung crossed his arms when Jungkook simply nodded.
"Are you annoyed?"
"Of course. I mean... what are we even going to do here?"
"Umm..."
Jungkook checked the time from his phone.
"You'll know it in 10 seconds."
"What?"
Taehyung asked but Jungkook already started counting down the numbers from ten.
He was about to ask what was going on but never expected Jungkook would shut him up with a kiss on his lips when the clock strike 12.
The kiss was short but it was still sweet eventhough he had no idea why the other kissed him so suddenly.
But he couldn't hide the red tint on his cheeks anymore when Jungkook stared at him after parting their lips.
"What was that for? So suddenly?"
Taehyung was about to look away but the other caressed his face with his hand.
"Nothing. I was just stealing my birthday gift from you."
"Huh?"
Taehyung widen his eyes in surprise.
"Today's your birthday?"
"Yeah?"
"What? Why didn't you tell me before?"
"You never asked. Should I go on telling my birthday to anyone I meet?"
"No. I mean... you could've tell at least to me?"
"I just told you."
"I mean before. I could've order at least a cake for you to celebrate."
"But you know now right?"
Jungkook smiled when Taehyung pouted but still nodded.
"You're not going to wish me even after knowing it's my birthday?"
"Ah. Sorry. Happy birthday."
Taehyung said with a smile but the other didn't look satisfied.
"Isn't that too plain? You're wishing for your husband's birthday Taehyung. Make it more sweet."
Jungkook crossed his arms while staring at the other.
He was totally having fun teasing the other.
"More sweet?"
"Yeah."
"But how to make it sweet?"
"I don't know. It's up to you. You can do aegyo or anything you want but make sure to make it sweet."
"Anything I want?"
Taehyung smirked when Jungkook nodded.
He held his hand behind his back as he took a step forward only to bring his both hands out doing finger hearts while showing his bright boxy smile.
"Happy Birthday Jungkookie."
That's when Jungkook regret giving the freedom to do anything the other wants because, Taehyung looked too cute at the moment that he just want to engulf the fluffy ball in his arms.
"Is that enough or do you want more? I can do like this too."
Taehyung said as he lift up his arms to form a heart blinking his eyes.
"Ok that's enough."
Jungkook finally chuckled as his arms made its way around Taehyung's waist while nuzzling his head into the crook of the other's neck.
"Thank you."
He whispered as he landed a soft peck on the other's neck which made Taehyung giggle at the touch.
"I wanted you to be the first person I see and wish for my birthday. That's why I didn't let you sleep till now. Sorry."
Taehyung smiled as he wrapped his arms around the other's neck.
"No need to say sorry. But I could've easily agreed to stay up if you told me it's your birthday."
"It wouldn't be a surprise for you then."
"Surprise for me? It's your birthday. I should be the one to give you surprises. Idiot."
"I'm not idiot."
Jungkook said but only heard the other chuckling.
"I like your hair."
Taehyung said while running his fingers through Jungkook's hair.
"Only my hair? What about me?"
"Yeah. I like only your hair."
"Then I like your hair too."
Jungkook lifted his head up to bump his forehead with Taehyung's while his hand ruffled the other's fluffy messy hair, earning another cute giggle when he nuzzled his head back at the other's neck.
Silence took place the whole atmosphere, it wasn't an awkward silence but was just quiet and peaceful enough for the two hearts to hear each other clearly.
"Jungkook."
Taehyung whispered called the other who just hummed as an answer.
"When did you start liking me?"
"Hmm? Why are you asking it now?"
Jungkook lifted his head to look at the other's eyes, arms still around the slim waist.
"I just wanna know it."
Taehyung said while playing the other's soft hair.
"But I don't know when was it."
Jungkook said before closing his eyes at the touch.
"Was it when he went for honeymoon? Or when we started living together? Or... maybe when I met you for the first time? You were so cute getting pissed losing the game that night."
He chuckled to his own words but he surely was amused when he saw the smile on Taehyung's face as he opened his eyes.
"If you like me from our first meet then why did you keep teasing me all the time? You were being really annoying do you know that?"
"I did tried to tease you for fun at first because the expressions your face made everytime I tease you was funny but I don't know when did I start wanting to tease you more, maybe I kept expecting what expression you would make next. If it was really annoying, then sorry. You know, you just can't help but want to tease someone you like."
Taehyung felt his cheek burning, just praying for the other not to hear his racing heartbeat because he didn't want to embarrass himself for being blown with only few words.
It was his first time someone says something like that. He wasn't used to hear those kind of words but they weren't uncomfortable. He never wanted to feel those kind of unfamiliar feelings churning up in his chest but now, he loved the way his heart welcome those feelings with each beats.
"You won't really go for work tomorrow if I tell you to stay?"
He didn't understand why he asked it so suddenly, but for the moment, he just want the other to stay with him.
"You want me to stay?"
"Your CEO is strict right? Won't he say anything if you take too much leave?"
"Well,"
Jungkook cleared his throat.
"I can say I want to spend my birthday with my family."
"Are you sure it won't be a problem?"
"Yeah. Don't worry."
"You can go if you want. I'm... I'm not saying you should stay but--"
Taehyung sighed.
"Aishh... Ok. Just don't go."
Jungkook laughed, placing a peck on the other's forehead.
"Sure."
"So what gift do you want for your birthday?"
"I already got it. That kiss."
"I didn't give you that. You stole it."
"Ok then you can give me now if you want."
"No."
"Why?"
"I'm not telling you."
"So you decided you won't give me my birthday gift?"
"You've already stolen the gift from me so I don't have anymore. I clearly remember how you even stole my first kiss."
"I'm glad you remember it. Aren't you happy now that I was the one who stole it? Just give me my gift now."
"Stop asking for gifts like a kid."
Taehyung halted for a moment then stared at Jungkook.
"Well well. I didn't notice before but I never asked your age right? So..."
He checked the male in front of him up and down.
"Since today's your birthday, how old are you now? You look quite young too. I'm sure I might be older than you. Is this your 21st birthday? Or at least 22nd?"
"Do I look like I'm 21 or 22 to you?"
"Then are you younger than that? 20?"
"I'm 24 from today."
Taehyung chuckled proudly when he successfully made Jungkook to tell out his age loud.
"Hmm... not bad. But I'm still older than you. I'll be 26 shortly by the end of this year."
He smirked with a wink when he saw the surprised look on Jungkook.
"Are you sure you're older than me? I thought you're 2 years old."
Jungkook laughed whe he saw the 'so done' face on Taehyung.
"Well. Unfortunately, I'm 25 now and I'm older than you. So call me hyung."
Taehyung raised his chin with a smirk.
"Why should I call you that?"
"Why? Of course because I'm older than you. And besides, aren't you the one who threw tantrums saying you want to call me a nickname? No need to search for any other names. Just call me hyung."
"I'm going to sleep."
Jungkook stuck his tongue out as he went to the room by himself and plopped down on the bed, totally ignoring the other following right after him.
"You kept me awake till now and you want to sleep now? Get up. I'm not going to let you sleep before you call me hyung."
Taehyung blabbed on as he removed the duvet Jungkook used for covering himself.
"We stayed up too late. So let's sleep. Ok?"
"No. Call me hyung first."
"Not gonna happen."
"Don't sleep. You. I won't let you--"
Taehyung was about pulled the other up from the bed by holding his wrist but...
"Good night baby."
But how did he end up being pulled and engulfed between two arms?
How did he end up feeling so comfortable around the other?
How did he end up getting melt at the soft lips that pressed over his with the most gentle touch?
How did he end up closing his eyes at the warmth as if he was craving for it?
How did he end up liking the way their hearts beat together?
How did he end up loving every little things about everything?
And how the annoying stranger in front of him end up being his everything?