Neighbor|Taekook - Chapter 7: Chapter 7

When Jungkook opened the door to his apartment, it was all dark and quiet, which meant that his parents were already sleeping. He checked the time on his phone, it was 11pm.
What the hell? It's been six hours?! It definitely seemed less than that...
He is took off his shoes and walked into the kitchen. He was hungry, so he quickly made a sandwich, the heavy jacket sill hung over his shoulders. He quietly made his way into his room, carrying his sandwich and a glass of milk. He slumped onto the couch and tucked in.
It went pretty smoothly...there wasn't an awkward silence...we talked about various stuff, we walked and ate, he was so nice to me... I call it a success. He sighed. I'm starting to like living here... He finished his sandwich and stretched on the couch.
He even gave me his jacket... He pulled out the hot pack from it's pocket, it wasn't warm anymore. When we were sitting near the river... I've never felt anything like that before... some kind of strange warm feeling inside me... maybe it was the hot pack after all... He scoffed and threw the pack across the room, aiming for the bin and scored.
Why did his mood change so quickly all of a sudden though? Maybe he dislikes being physically close to someone... that's not it, he wiped my lips, touched my hair... he seems like a touchy-feely kind of person, exactly what I hate... But I didn't hate it when he was touchy, quite the opposite... Who knows, I might end up liking physical contact with others... in this city anything could happen...
He wrapped the jacket tighter around him, still not willing to take it off. It smelled exactly like Taehyung. Jungkook couldn't stop nuzzling the collar of the jacket. I wish he was here...
I might just be lonely...that is the only viable reason for feeling this way... in fact I'm very lonely...His mood changed. He slowly wrapped his arms around himself in a hug. Is this how it would feel if he was hugging me? It would probably feel a lot warmer... and comforting...he must give the best hugs ever... Jungkook sighed and hid his face in his hands. He closed his eyes and frowned. He felt tears forming in his eyes, so he quickly shook his head, shrugged off the jacket and sat down at his desk.
He took out his sketchbook from the drawer. He flipped the page with the monster he drew earlier. You should stay in the drawer, monster... and some things about me should also stay hidden... He picked up a pencil and started doodling, he drank too much coffee and the effects of caffeine were still not wearing off. He felt jittery, the lines he drew a bit shaky. Nothing, what he was drawing was making sense, but he felt like he needed to do something. When the pencil got dull and he was about to sharpen it, he looked at the time, it was 2 in the morning.
My time perception is really messed up...mom was right, I keep spacing out... my behavior might seem weird to others... I have to act normal... and never let my monster to come to the surface. I should ignore it myself, ignore everything I'm feeling... I'm not even sure, what I'm feeling... I certainly can't have those nasty thoughts...
His eyelids got heavy, he took off his sweater and T-shirt, then his jeans and boxers. Naked, he made his way into the bathroom. He took a quick shower and tied a towel around his hips. He looked in the mirror. Am I really... how did Jimin say it... a looker? He traced with his eyes the line of his well shaped shoulders, chest muscles and abs. I suppose my body isn't too bad. He flexed his biceps. Taehyung-hyung said that I'm cute. He leaned in and examined his face, he placed both of his palms on his cheeks and pulled them down. Nope, no way. He took another towel and dried his hair and walked out. The lights were off in his room, so he blindly took out some T-shirt and shorts from his wardrobe.
He wasn't feeling sleepy enough and he started to fidget, pacing the room, not knowing what to do. He forgot about the little gift Taehyung gave him. He put the sleek box on his nightstand and carefully opened it. He rummaged through his room to find some matches. He opened the jar candle and lit it up, the room got illuminated by the flickering flame.
He slowly crawled into the bed, his mom changed his sheets and bedding when he was away. He loved the clean feeling and the subtle smell of fabric softener.
He was staring at the ceiling and the play of shadows casted by the candle. Why did I drink that much coffee... I will never fall asleep... He grabbed his phone, it was almost 3 in the morning. He was switching between the apps mindlessly, the room got filled with the autumn scent of the candle. His fingers moved over to the text messages on his phone. He pressed 'TaeTae'. I wonder what's he doing... it's so late...maybe I should... His fingers where stuck, not knowing what to do.
--Hyung?-- he typed after a while and sent it to Taehyung.
There was no reply, so Jungkook turned to his side, facing the nightstand and the candle burning on to of it.
His phone vibrated and he quickly blinked away the bright image of the flame flashing in front of his eyes.
--What's going on Jungkookie? Why are you not sleeping?--
He immediately felt comforted, just by reading Taehyung's message.
--I can't sleep. I just wanted to know where you are--
--Aigoo, I'm sorry, try to listen to some relaxing music, it might help. Why do you want to know where I am?--
--Because_
He was too afraid to type what he wanted to type. I really shouldn't care... but I can't help it...
--Because, I'm worried about you.--
--Kekeke, aren't you cute. I'm at home already, don't worry.--
--You should go to bed then, hyung. You must be so tired, you worked whole day.--
--I told you to not worry and I AM in bed, happy?--
--Prove it.--
Jungkook was really worried, he couldn't imagine someone handling school and a part-time job at the same time. And he still had, how did he say it, some business to do, so late at night... he's crazy... he must be completely exhausted...
--Wait-- was Taehyung's reply
He sent a photo.
--All tucked in, happy now?--
Jungkook blushed a little, not expecting to receive a photo. Is he...?
--Are you not wearing clothes?--
--Don't worry, I'm not cold.--
Is he fucking naked?! God help me... He suddenly felt really hot... I shouldn't be texting him... it's so late...
--Now your turn. YOU should be in bed in the first place.--
Is he expecting me to send a photo? Now? I can't... how... how do I even look like? He opened the front camera on his phone. What do I do? I never take selfies... but this whole conversation feels so intimate for some reason... and... cute? He was trying to find some good angle and then snapped one photo and sent it right away. Guys shouldn't spend too much time looking at their own selfies.
--You look like a baby kekeke. Did baby Kookie have his glass of milk before going to bed?--
Kookie? Baby? What the hell... never taking selfies again... I did have some milk though... Jungkook stifled a chuckle, but at the same time felt a bit offended. He blew out the candle and put his phone on the nightstand, not wanting to talk to Taehyung anymore and turned his back away.
The phone vibrated once and then another time. So now he's not going to let me sleep...
Another photo.
--Is baby Kookie sulking?--
Ugh, I'm getting angry... He was secretly enjoying the conversation and the teasing from his hyung.
--No. But remind me to never send you any photo, hyung.--
--You are taking life too seriously, Jungkookie. And feel free to send me any photos you like. Anyway, I want you to try and get some sleep.--
--Then stop sending messages.--
--Kookie is angry now, what do we do?--
--Hyung!--
--Wanna come over tomorrow? Or I mean today, since it's almost morning -_- ? --
Jungkook blushed again. He realized, that he missed Taehyung, even though he spent a lot of time with him earlier. He had such a good time...
--Sure, but hyung you better put some clothes on.--
--Just for you, I won't wear any ;)--
Wh... what is this?! He really has no shame... this behavior... is he flirting with me... or just mocking me... probably trolling really hard. He was really flustered none the less.
--No comment, hyung.--
--See you :) --
--And don't call me Kookie.--
--Okay Kookie, good night.--
Jungkook grinned and suddenly feeling very sleepy, closed his eyes.