Neighbor|Taekook - Chapter 39: Chapter 39

Jungkook opened his eyes, confused where he was. It definitely wasn't his room, or his bed and the person beside him.... Where is he? He turned to his side, realizing that he was in fact in Jeju with Taehyung, staying in a hotel. It was still dark, however Taehyung wasn't there. His side of bed looked like he was sleeping there just a moment ago, so Jungkook figured that he probably went to the bathroom.
"Hyung?"he whispered, but the room was completely silent.
Where did he go? He searched for his phone, it was five in the morning. Why would he wake up this early? We don't have to go to school... He still wanted to some more, so instead of musing over where Taehyung was, he wrapped the duvet around himself tighter and tried to fall asleep. It would be nice if I could hug him...it would definitely be warmer... He felt himself slowly drifting into the dreamland, however his ears registered a strange sound, followed by another. Half asleep, he listened intently. Footsteps...bare feet on the floor. He opened his eyes quickly.
Taehyung froze in the middle of the room, looking at Jungkook. "Sorry, did I wake you up?"he whispered and quickly put his hands into his pockets.
"Where were you? Outside?"Jungkook asked, his voice raspy. That sound must've been the balcony door...
"Just getting some fresh air, you know,"he smiled at him.
"Come back here," Jungkook outstretched his arms, inviting Taehyung to join him in the bed.
"I'm completely awake now, you sleep...I'll be quiet-"
"I'm cold, you have to come here,"Jungkook demanded.
"You can take my duvet."
Jungkook pouted annoyed,"will you at least come and tuck me in?"
"When did you become so needy?"
"Why do you not want to cuddle?"
Taehyung sighed and quickly walked to the bed, grabbing his duvet and draping it over Jungkook carelessly.
Jungkook was about to complain more, but then he smelled something. "What is it?"
Taehyung looked around, seeing nothing strange in the room.
"Can you smell it? Wait-"Jungkook sniffed again.
Taehyung was about to turn and walk away, but Jungkook grabbed his wrist, fast as lightning. "Do you smell cigarettes?"
Taehyung shook his head.
"I for sure smell cigarettes."
Taehyung's face showed no emotion.
"Were you smoking out there?! Show me. What's in your pockets?"
Taehyung used his other hand, trying to free his wrist, but Jungkook's grip tightened. He couldn't go anywhere, so Jungkook tried to reach for the pockets of his pajamas but Taehyung successfully deflected his hand. He almost got away when the grip loosened for a second, but then Jungkook grabbed the front of pajama shirt, pulling him down with immense strength onto the bed, making him land on his back. The air got knocked out of his lungs.
"I've told you, I'm stronger than you, there's no reason to try and defy me,"Jungkook said, using the moment of surprise and quickly reached for Taehyung's pockets. He managed to take whatever Taehyung was hiding in one of his breast pockets. It was a cold metal object and before he could take a closer look at it, he had to fend off Taehyung's attack.
"Give it back!"Taehyung squeezed his fingers, causing him pain and with a yelp he let go off the object.
Jungkook couldn't believe, how aggressive Taehyung was all of a sudden. "Since when do you smoke?"he asked angry, ignoring the pain in his fingers.
"I don't smoke,"Taehyung said, trying to catch his breath.
"You smell like an ashtray and that is a lighter,"he pointed at the object in Taehyung's hands, which turned out to be a Zippo lighter.
"I really don't smoke...it's...it's just today."
"Why are you lying to me?"
"Jungkookie, I don't want more arguments, please...Yesterday was enough..."
"Smoking is gross....My dad smokes and I really want him to quit, I can't stand it! Why do you do it to yourself?"
"I quit a long time ago. This is just...one time thing...nothing more."
"Why did you pack cigarettes then? If it's just a one time thing?"
"I don't know...on an impulse."
"You smell horrible."
"I know, I'm sorry. I was hoping that you wouldn't smell anything if I go outside. I was just about to go and brush my teeth when you woke up. Oh, did I hurt your fingers? I'm so sorry..."
"But why do you smoke?"
"It used to be a nasty habit of mine, but believe me I don't smoke anymore."
"Okay, let me rephrase it. Why were you smoking now?"
"Well, nicotine helps with anxiety."
"Are you anxious?"
"A little bit."
Jungkook sat up worried, he didn't want to sleep anymore. "Why? You can talk to me."
"Please don't worry. I won't smoke again, here take them,"he gave him a pack of cigarettes which he was hiding in the pocket of his pants.
"And the lighter,"Jungkook opened up his palm in front of him.
"I gave you all of my cigarettes, you can search my suitcase if you want, I don't have more...I'm not going to use this,"he waved the lighter in front of him and then put it back into his breast pocket.
"Promise?"
"I promise, Kookie."
"Okay, I trust you,"he glared at him. "You know cigarettes are really bad for you..."he put the pack into the drawer beside the bed.
"I know."
"I want you to be healthy...If you're anxious-"
"I know, I know..."Taehyung ruffled his hair,"I'm not anxious anymore...actually I want to kiss you right now so badly, but my breath..."
I was just thinking about that...
Jungkook didn't care, he leaned in and initiated the kiss instead. It wasn't that bad, Taehyung didn't taste like Jungkook was expecting. It wasn't a bitter burned smoke taste, but rather interesting mellow tobacco taste.
"You're so cute..."Taehyung couldn't help but smile.
"Go and brush your teeth,"Jungkook ordered him even though he liked the taste for some reason.
"Hey, your morning breath isn't any better!"
"What did you say?! Come here, so I can bite you,"Jungkook tackled him and they both ended up splayed on top of each other. They exchanged few playful kisses, nibbles and giggles.
"Don't smoke again, please. Not because you made a promise-"Jungkook looked up at his hyung above him.
"I'm never smoking again,"he dipped his head down and kissed him.
"Good...Oh, I love this material,"Jungkook swiped his hand across Taehyung's back, feeling the smooth satin fabric of his pajamas. He was wearing only a large T-shirt and shorts and despite it was only sleepwear, Taehyung made him feel underdressed.
Seriously does he have to look great even for bed?
"It feels nice when you do that,"Taehyung purred against Jungkook's neck as he was stroking his back.
"Does it? What about this?"he lightly scraped his nails over the slick material.
Taehyung groaned and pushed his hips down as a response. Jungkook was instantly hard.
God, it doesn't take much for my body to respond...
"More?"Jungkook breathed.
Taehyung just pushed into him harder, pinning him down. He pressed his chest into him, but the lighter in his pocket got in the way, he stopped abruptly and rolled off.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm ticklish..."
I can do it harder if you want...Jungkook boner was visible, he was wearing no underwear and his thin cotton shorts weren't hiding anything. Still nothing has changed...I want to do it with him...now even more...I was hoping that when I wake up, the urge will magically be gone... He pulled his duvet up to hide the evidence of his arousal.
"Don't you want to sleep some more?"Taehyung took out the lighter from his pocket and put int on a nightstand, then also crawled under the warm covers.
"Actually yes,"Jungkook was happy that he hid his boner, but partially annoyed that he won't be able to get a relief. What if I lose all of my self control and suddenly start to hump him? Oh my God, I will be embarrassed for the rest of my life...If only I could at least use my hand, maybe that would suppress the urge...But how am I supposed to do it when he's always with me? I can go to the bathroom, it wouldn't take me long, I'm sure...
"You were tossing and turning during the night. Did you have a bad dream?"Taehyung stroked his hair gently as they were lying side by side.
"I...I've been having these weird dreams for some time."
"Weird? What are they about?"
"Uhh, I always forget right after I wake up."
How could I forget them? He got chills down his spine and knew that he won't have to go to the bathroom to sort out the problem in his shorts anymore.
"When I hugged you while you were asleep, it seemed to help, you calmed down. Let's try it again,"he put one of his arms under the crook of Jungkook's neck and the other around his waist. He pressed his warm palms on his back and pulled him in,"like this, whenever I did this, it seemed to make the bad dream stop."
"I didn't wake up?"
"No, I was surprised...That's why I thought, that you were a heavy sleeper and that I wouldn't wake you up when I went outside."
Jungkook sighed, trying to forget his reoccurring dream and buried his face in Taehyung's chest. His heartbeat was the best lullaby, he fell asleep right away, strangely soothed by Taehyung's scent mixed with tobacco.
When he woke up few hours later after a good dreamless sleep, he was still in Taehyung's arms. He looked up and saw him sleeping soundly, with the help of morning sun he could observe his perfect face closely. How can he be this beautiful? Taehyung looked peaceful, it was like all worries were erased from his face.
I need to do everything in order to keep him. I'll never score with anyone like him...no girl could compare. I still can't believe that he likes me, he's out of my league! Ah, I wish I could tell my parents, introduce him proudly as my boyfriend. He felt his cheeks getting hot.
I'm pretty sure, that he wouldn't be against it...or maybe he isn't the one for committed relationships. He wouldn't kiss anyone else and he most likely isn't sleeping with anyone, but what if he doesn't want a relationship. Does it even work that way? Aren't gays the promiscuous ones? Just doing the one night stands and stuff? Well, I should know, because I'm one of them now...
He didn't call himself gay though...He hasn't stated that he's not interested in girls now that I think about it. I don't know much about who's he dated or whether he's been in a serious relationship. Actually, he hasn't been questioning me much either, he probably doesn't care...But he told Yugyeom that he's serious about me. Serious, relationship-wise?
I won't have an another chance, what if I ask him today? Ugh, but I've never done it before...Just like that? Will you be my boyfriend? Maybe I should name some reasons why I'm asking him...or maybe just go for it...But what if he says no? I don't want to be rejected...
He couldn't resist brushing few strands of his brown hair from his face. He wiggled his hand from the tight hug and ran his fingers through his silky head of hair. Taehyung groaned and frowned his forehead.
"Wake up, sleeping beauty."
Taehyung's eyelids fluttered for a moment and then he tightened his embrace, crushing Jungkook against him. As a defense, Jungkook was considering biting one of Taehyung's nipples, but then luckily his hyung opened his eyes.
"I'm starving,"Taehyung mumbled.
"So let's get breakfast,"Jungkook wanted to cuddle in bed for longer, but the feeling of hunger was stronger. They both got up and slowly started getting ready for the day.
They collided in the bathroom, brushed their teeth together and head a small fight with a shaving foam. Then they were staggering across the room with messy bed hair, trying to find stuff in their suitcases. Taehyung put on one of Jungkook's grey henley shirts, without asking, but Jungkook didn't mind. "Where are my socks?"Jungkook asked annoyed when he rummaged through his baggage, making more and more mess. "How am I supposed to know?"Taehyung answered equally annoyed, unable to find his belt. After they finally managed to get dressed, their room look like after a hurricane.
They annoyed each other to no end, so Jungkook decided to put on some music, hoping to establish peace with his hyung. He turned the volume up on his speaker and started moving his body to the rhythm.
"Do you know how to dance?"Taehyung peeked out of the bathroom, keeping an eye on Jungkook.
"I love to dance!"Jungkook said excitedly.
"Then show me your moves,"Taehyung chuckled and he combed his hair.
Jungkook decided to showcase his favorite dance move, he began to swing his arms back and forth, shaking his hands.
"Beautiful..."Taehyung sighed seeing something, which he wasn't sure was a dance.
"What about you, hyung?" Jungkook wasn't planning on stopping his jazz hands.
"Well, I'm quite good at dancing,"he joined in, trying to match Jungkook's absurd moves. They continued their silly dance for a while and then had to stop because they were laughing too hard and couldn't breathe.
"Wait, tomorrow I'm going to look up, if there are any clubs in Jeju. We should go and show them how we get down."
"I hate clubs, but I'm willing to go with you, hyung."
The hotel breakfast was served down at the lobby area. There was so much food to choose, from different kinds of rice, to fresh fish and seafood, to eggs, gimbap, different kinds of pastries, bread, fruit and many more.
Jungkook opted for a huge bowl of cereal, while still stealing whatever he could from Taehyung.
"Jungkookie, there's so much food around, why do you have to take it from my plate?"
"I don't want to get up and fill my plate...Hyung-nim, why don't do it for me?"
Taehyung rolled his eyes, got up, and took an empty plate, piling everything he could on it. Jungkook happily sampled all the interesting food creations.
"You will give yourself a stomachache."
"You paid for this hotel, there's no way I'm not trying everything. Besides, we'll be walking a lot today, won't we? I need as much energy as possible."
Taehyung considered his words for a while, then got up and put and equally huge pile of food onto his plate.
"Do you think people know?"Jungkook asked, chewing a huge mouthful.
"Know what?"
"That we aren't just friends...Are we obvious?"he looked around, none of the people eating their breakfast were looking in their direction.
"Probably...But, I don't really care who sees us here or what they think. This island gives us freedom, if they judge us, then be it..."
Maybe he's right. He smiled at him and placed his hand on top of Taehyung's.
After they both ate as much as possible, it was already nine in the morning. "Take everything, we won't return until in the evening,"Taehyung started gathering all the needed things.
Jungkook took out few banknotes from his wallet and put them into his jeans. He also took with him the folded piece of paper from the wallet. When he was passing the bed on Taehyung's side, he noticed the lighter on top of the nightstand. Why does he treasure it so much? He looked behind to see if Taehyung was watching, luckily he had his back turned to him. Jungkook carefully lifted the lighter, there wasn't anything special about it. He turned it in his palm, the other side wasn't as smooth. He noticed that there was something engraved on the metal surface. A teddy bear?
"Are you done?"
Jungkook jumped and quickly turned around, putting his hand behind his back. Taehyung wasn't looking, so he hastily put the lighter back.
"Yeah,"he put all the remaining snacks and some water into his backpack. "Is the mountain our first stop?"
"Nearby is the Jungmun Beach and above it, is the Swiri Hill, I think we should check it out first. Then we can head to Hallasan."
They got to the car and drove towards The Shilla hotel, with Swiri Hill o its grounds. "This time around there should be many pretty flowers,"Taehyung said when they got out to check the hill. The hotel's exterior garden opened up in front of them with beautiful plants and a bit farther a nice view of the sea. During October the gardens were covered in pink Cosmos flowers.
"Whoah we have these in Busan too!"Jungkook couldn't believe his eyes, after seeing the never ending sea of pink petals.
"In Daegu, they are all white...Look at these,"Taehyung pointed at a small group of maroon colored flowers,"smell them."
Jungkook looked at them a bit apprehensive, the dark colored petals didn't look very inviting. He bent down a smelled them, preparing himself for the worst. "What the hell?!"
"That's Chocolate Cosmos, don't they smell great? Unfortunately they aren't edible."
"They literally smell like chocolate, this is awesome!"
They strolled though the gardens for a while, looking at all the interesting plants, then they stopped at the end to enjoy the view at the Jungmun Beach. "I do like hiking and mountains, but my heart will always be with the sea,"Jungkook sighed, relishing in the view.
"Maybe you'll change your mind after we reach the Hallasan summit."
"I'm pretty sure I'll be drop dead tired by then."
"When ahjussis and ahjummas can get to the top, the muscle pig shouldn't have a problem,"Taehyung poked him.
"Alright then, let's go!"Jungkook felt revitalized and motivated to get to the top of the mountain quickly as possible.
They stopped at a gas station an then drove up north about twenty kilometers towards Hallasan National Park, in the middle of the island. "I think we should choose the southwestern Yongsil trail. It's the shortest one, the hike should take less than two hours."
"Aish, my shoes aren't for hiking, I hope I won't break my ankle,"Jungkook complained.
"Mine aren't either, so it will be two of us, with broken ankles..."
They parked the car and after examining the map of the mountain with all its trails, they started their hike. For about one kilometer, it was just a subtle slope, but then it turned into an uphill path along steep mountain ridges. However they were glad that they'd chosen Yongsil trail, because they could admire all the beautiful colors of the leaves around them and strangely shaped volcanic rocks scattered all over the area. The hike wasn't difficult, but both of them kept tripping on the lose rocks, holding each other's hands for support. They didn't care that they were garnering judging looks from other people going up and down.
Thankfully the weather was just perfect, the sun was shining, occasionally hiding behind the large clouds passing by and the air was delightfully refreshing. After what seemed like eternity, they've reached a plane when they could finally see the crater itself.
"I'm so fucking done,"Taehyung wheezed,"why did I think this was a good idea?"
"Just a little bit, you can't give up now, hyung...It's the highest mountain in Korea, of course it's not supposed to be easy to climb it,"Jungkook handed him a water bottle.
"You like torturing your body, don't you?"he shook his head.
"Come,"he took his hand and started dragging him behind him. It took just few more minutes and they finally made it to the summit and the crater inside the mountain.
"That's Baengnokdam Lake, Hundred Deer Lake,"Taehyung pointed at the lake in the middle of the crater, looking like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky. "The legend says that there were wizards living on this mountain, they were riding white deers and would often come to this lake to entertain themselves."
"This view makes all the effort worth it!"Jungkook sat down on the ground.
"I don't know..."Taehyung dropped to the ground beside him.
"You are turning into a grumpy old man, hyung. You had said that even ahjussis can reach the top of the mountain easily..."
"Aish..."he took Jungkook's backpack and took out last of their snacks,"we still have to go down, you know..."
Jungkook put his arm around his shoulders,"you are cute when you're this grumpy."
I should ask him here! How awesome would it be? On the highest point of Korea? And actual volcano? But if he rejects me, the trek down the mountain will be horrible. Actually if he rejects me, the rest of this trip will be horrible...We will still have to share the room...I can't do it...But when will I ask him? In the bus going to school? In the school? Or the library? Those places are far away from romantic...
"Hyung,"he mustered his courage.
"Yeah,"Taehyung turned to face him, his face has gotten tanned, making his features even more beautiful.
"Oh my God, how the hell are you so handsome?!"it slipped out of his mouth.
"So now I'm not ahjussi?"Taehyung burst out laughing.
You are absolutely gorgeous...
"A handsome ahjussi."
"When I was you age..."he giggled and offered an octopus snack to Jungkook. "Anyway, what did you want to ask?"
"Uhh, well...since we made it to the top of the mountain together...it's a huge accomplishment. And I was thinking..." He's going to say no, I just know it... "I was thinking, what are we doing next? After we come down?"his courage was gone.
"It's going to be the sea again,"he smiled.
"I"m starting to like the mountains too."
"We are definitely going camping then."
"How will hyung survive camping? He won't be able to sleep in his pretty satin pajamas,"Jungkook mocked him.
"Yah!"
After sitting on top of the mountain and resting for a good while, it was around noon when they started descending down the mountain. It was a lot easier than going up, so they soon found themselves in front of their car. They got in and stopped by a restaurant to grab a quick lunch. Then they were on the road again.
Jungkook was so happy, he couldn't believe how happy he was, all because of Tae. He cherished him more than anything and just spending a day with him doing all these things, made him the happiest man on Earth. He was still contemplating asking Taehyung that one question, he just didn't know how to get around it.
"Hyung, you'd mentioned that Jeju is called The Honeymoon Island, but why?
"Isn't it obvious? It's perfect for the honeymoon- beautiful beaches, gardens, mountains, good food, fresh air, nice weather, kind people...I could go on and on, you can do whatever you like, you have privacy here. I think it's a perfect place for the newlyweds."
"Right...honeymoon is important...Uhh, do you think it's important, that people get married? I mean, these days the trends are different."
"I think it's nice to tie the knot with the chosen one."
"I...I agree...I think I'm traditional in this way..."
"Partially, me too."
"Do you think it's okay when people have no ties? I mean...that they're not committed?"
"I believe everyone is free to do whatever they want and what feels right. Obviously not hurting anyone with their actions."
"So..have you...been in, you know...an open relationship?"
Taehyung thought for a while as if digging deep in his memory,"I have."
Just as I was expecting...
"Wasn't it against your beliefs then?"
"I was just respecting what the other person wanted. It's important to consider and pay attention to other person's needs."
"Right...So if you were given an option-"
"I would've definitely wanted to be in a normal committed relationship with her."
Her?!!!
"Were you..unhappy because of that?"
"No, I was unhappy when it all ended."
So he was fine with it...he probably doesn't need a normal relationship to be happy...
"You really are a free spirit, hyung."
"If you create too many rules, life gets difficult. I already have too many rules...and I break them on a daily basis."
"For example?"
"Falling for pretty boys, who'll become the center of my universe and make my life even more difficult."
"Wait, does that happen often?"
"Not really, it happened recently. My life's been very difficult since then, but also very joyful. Without that one pretty boy, I wouldn't be here, driving across Jeju in Mustang on a school day."
It's me? It's me! Jungkook smiled shyly and blushed. I need to ask him now! No! Oh my God, I'm going crazy! He started feeling unwell, he could swear that he could hear his heart beating over the roaring sound of the engine.
"Why are you so red?"Taehyung grinned.
"Oh, no reason..."he opened the car window,"I think it's too hot in here." A gust of cold air hit him in the face. Okay breathe... "Hyung...now that we are on this honeymoon island..."he wasn't sure if Taehyung could even hear him.
"Yeah?"
He closed the window, because he didn't want to shout. "Well, I've been thinking...We're getting to know each other better. We have ups and downs...So...D...do you..."he almost choked on his words. It was the same feeling as his first day in the new school. That morning when he wanted to say something to that handsome stranger standing beside him at the bus stop. Hyung looked so scary back then...Now, he looks equally scary. His throat tightened. "Do you...know I love honey strings?"
"What?"
Fuck!
"Kkul-tarae, the dragon beard candy."
"Okay..."
"You know honeymoon...honey candy..."he laughed nervously. Oh God, why am I so awkward?!
"Is this a hint?"Taehyung furrowed his brow, thinking hard about Jungkook's words. "Are you trying to tell me...that you want me to buy you another snack?"
No...God, just say it! Will-you-be-my, just five words!
"I'll go bankrupt..."Taehyung sighed.
"N...now you know another fact about me..."Jungkook was suffering. "Getting to know each other better...right?"
"Oh okay...I...I like dango."
Great! Let's talk about desserts, just how you wanted, good fucking job, Jungkook!
"I love dango too!"
"I don't like too much glaze on it though."
"Good to know,"Jungkook wanted to jump out of the car, he bit his lip, trying to calm down. It's okay to be nervous, I've never done it before...
They weren't speaking for a while and apart from the engine, there was silence in the car.
Taehyung broke the silence,"have you ever been to Japan?"
He just shook his head, unable to make his vocal chords work.
"Ah, I have yet another trip to plan."
"Japan?"Jungkook burst out, his vocal cords working better than ever.
"It could be nice, don't you think?l
"You're crazy!"
"Just a little bit,"Taehyung smirked. "See what happens? Pretty boys make my wallet bleed."
"I'm not asking you for any trip, seriously, hyung...this trip alone is already too much."
"It's my self destruction...I guess I have to work harder."
"Oh my God, I'll save some money."
"You better...Japan is a different price range,"he nudged him with his elbow.
"You are saying it like we will go there for sure."
"Oh we will. We should go while we still have time."
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing..."
"We can wait, I'll try to save up for few months."
Well, if we'll still be together...
"I don't know if we have that much time."
"Huh? Why? What's going on?"
"I think, that we should plan that trip as soon as possible. Before Christmas..."
"Hyung, isn't it too forced? We really don't have to go."
"We'll see...But the camping sounds nice, doesn't it?"
"It does,"Jungkook smiled at him.
It was late in the afternoon, but they were still driving and Jungkook started to get bored. "Will you tell me, where exactly are we going?"
"To Seopjikoji. From the mountain to the sea."
"Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be pretty,"Jungkook at last didn't have to wait that long and he could eventually see the coast. They were on the eastern part of the island, close to where a ferry to Udo island leaves from.
The sun was low on the horizon and warm colors were starting to seep into the sky. Jungkook knew exactly what Seopjikoji was when he saw a path along the sea to a white lighthouse in the distance.
They stretched their limbs after the long drive. "I thought it would be a nice spot to watch the sunset from,"Taehyung put the car keys into his pocket,"there are no tourists either..."
With Taehyung in the lead, Jungkook followed the path along the sea. If I'm not going to ask him, at least I should show him the gift. There were no trees in sight, only a vast Eulalia field swaying in the wind, like golden hair.
"Hyung, I have something for you."
Taehyung turned around,"for me? Really?"
"Yeah, well it's not an actual material present..."he searched his back pocket and pulled out the folded piece of paper. He unfolded it with shaky hands and briefly went though the text with his eyes. He nodded to himself and cleared his throat. "I don't know if you'll like it, but I really wanted to give you something."
Taehyung observed him curiously, waiting for whatever this gift was supposed to be.
Jungkook felt shy, so he turned to face the sea and started singing the song he wrote for his hyung. His voice was quiet at first, but then he put his emotions into the lyrics and he was able to finish it without his voice breaking. He anxiously turned to see Taehyung's reaction.
The older one just stood there with his eyes wide open. "You wrote me a song?"he whispered in disbelief.
"It's not much, but I thought that you might like it."
"I had no idea you had such a beautiful voice...I mean it's beautiful when you talk, but when you sing...it's angelic."
"I like singing,"he blushed, not knowing how to accept the compliment.
"Thank you,"Taehyung hugged him, covering him in kisses. "You made my heart flutter,"he moved behind him and gave him a back hug.
After a while, Taehyung broke the silence,"let's go, the clouds are gathering."
"First, you have to let me go,"Jungkook giggled.
"Just go,"he ordered, so Jungkook started walking, with Taehyung glued on his back. "It's not difficult when you're with someone you like."
"This is ridiculous,"Jungkook grabbed Taehyung's thighs and tossed him up onto his back, giving him a piggyback ride. "I climbed the highest mountain in Korea and now I have to carry my spoiled hyung up another hill!"
"You're such a baby..."Taehyung jumped down and offered to give Jungkook the piggyback ride instead. He huffed and puffed walking up,"this is just so you know, that I really appreciate your gift." He was stumbling the whole way and both of them were laughing uncontrollably. Jungkook had no intentions of switching positions when Taehyung's legs were buckling and he was out of breath, because it was just too funny to him. After the steep climb, the lighthouse was in front of them in all its glory.
"There's also a legend connected to this place,"Taehyung began, catching his breath. "A fairy would descend from heavens to bathe here in the sea. The Dragon King fell in love with the fairy, but his father told him to stay still for hundred days and wait for the fairy. On the last day, the waves were too high and the fairy couldn't come down from heavens for their wedding. The King, grieving the loss of his loved one turned into stone. It's that one stone standing in the middle of the sea, called Seonbawi."
"Many people must come here to get married..."
"Yeah, that's why there's a chapel next to this lighthouse."
"It's a beautiful place to tie the knot."
"It is..."
They stood there quietly, facing the vast sea and the sun slowly sinking down into its waters. Few seagulls were crossing the sky on their white wings, searching for their prey, occasionally dipping down into the water to catch it. This view triggered something within Jungkook.
He didn't know how it was possible, it was like everything was happening on its own. His hands moved on their own too as he repeated the same sign from Silent Voice yesterday.
"What do you want to tell me?"Taehyung asked with a smile on his lips.
"Tae, can we come back here one day?"
"Sure...Tae? You never call me Tae."
"That's not true, I do...sometimes."
"Only when you're sleepy, or very tired or drunk,"Taehyung laughed,"and I don't think you are any of those things right now."
"I guess...that's when my true self comes to the surface."
"Your true self?"
"Well..a part of me which hides nothing."
"What are you hiding then?"
Jungkook grabbed both of his hands and coyly looked into Taehyung's eyes. His heart was beating fast because of this strange feeling inside. A feeling like nothing before, he was excited and scared all at the same time. Taehyung's warm hands reassured him, his lips trembled.
"My true self...the bare, raw me...my whole self...loves you."