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Save Me Taekook - Chapter 9
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“Within this childish madness you will save me tonight”
Jungkook looked at Taehyung once he pulled away from the kiss, and looked down with a pursed smile that displayed on his face. He didn’t know if he should apologize or just leave it the way it was, with no words. He figured since Taehyung kissed him to take away his pain, he should at least do the same for him.
Taehyung just stared at Jungkook and felt his face burning up, he’s never been kissed before, and he didn’t know what to think of it. It wasn’t right for a man to kiss another man, at least that what he was taught, but it didn’t seem weird or gross…he kind of liked it. He smiled shyly and said, “That was my first kiss.”
Jungkook looked up feeling horrible about the whole thing, and felt like a fucking idiot for not thinking things through…he just wanted to help him a bit. “I’m so sorry! I shouldn-“
“I liked it…it was nice, thank you,” Taehyung said. He didn’t mean to cut him off, but he didn’t want the other man to feel regret, since he didn’t mind the sudden affection at all.
Jungkook was a bit surprised at the boy’s words, but still dumbly smiled. “You’re welcome.” The awkward silence fell upon them as they both sat and just kept thinking about what just happened.
“Knock, knock!” Jimin said as he stood by the door. “Time for pills!” Jimin walked up to Taehyung who had a slight blush on his porcelain cheeks. He didn’t say anything to either of them, since he knew how timid and shy the boy could be at times.
Taehyung took his pills, and swallowed them down in one gulp, wiping his chin as a bit of water ran down it. Once he was done with his pills, he grabbed Jungkook by the hand and stood up wanting him to follow him in suit. Jungkook bit his inner cheek and looked at Taehyung, then to Jimin.
Jimin just stood awkwardly, looking at Jungkook who didn’t bother to glance him a second look. He took a hint and went back to the halls to finish up his work that needed to be done before the shift ended.
“Follow me!” Taehyung said as he dragged Jungkook behind him. “I want to show you something I found in my room! I think one of the nurses dropped it, but I didn’t say anything…”
“Really? What is it?” Jungkook asked smiling as he was still being hauled away by the boy. “Hint?”
Taehyung giggled, “You’ll have to see it for yourself!”
Once they got to his room, Taehyung shut the door and shyly smiled as he looked at Jungkook who was just standing by his bed. Taehyung went to his bed and lifted the mattress up to grab the sheet of paper which was folded fairly small. “Here,” he said handing it to Jungkook.
Jungkook grinned and opened the paper up reading the contents inside of it. His smiled dropped and his eyes went wide open. “What the?” He continued to read the paper and heard Taehyung laughing since he knew exactly what was being in said in the letter. “How did this paper end up in your room?
Taehyung shrugged and sat on his bed. “I guess when they reach in their pockets, when their phones rang or something…I don’t know…but what did you think of it?”
Jungkook in a embarrassed shook his head and looked to the floor instead. He didn’t even how to even answer that question in the first place, it was a letter clearly written to one of the male nurses or doctors; a sexual letter. Although it was nice to read, seeing as he hasn’t got laid in a while, but he couldn’t believe the boy read it as well.
“Come on…tell me! Did you like it?” Taehyung really wanted to know what the janitor thought of it all. “Sit next to me,” Taehyung said patting his bed.
Jungkook sat down and folded the letter back. “You should throw it away, it’s not good to think of things like that.”
Taehyung frowned a bit and tucked it back under the mattress. “Why not? I’m a man after all…besides, it’s not like I’m going to meet a women anyways. Did you forget? I’m stuck here. Never had sex either…but you know…reading that makes me wonder what it’s like to do all those things. We’re both guys here, so don’t be shy.”
“I just think you should think about getting help first, then think things like that…I want to see you out, and then you’ll be able to find someone you could experience things with, that’s all.” Jungkook watched Taehyung just look closely at him and cautiously bit his lip.
“So you think because I have issues with myself, I can’t think of things as a man either?” Taehyung didn’t think it was fair. He was only human after all, but he also knew Jungkook had his best interests at heart. There were times that he felt the urge to touch himself, but never did, since his baby doll was always by his side. He didn’t want to feel disgusted with himself and later on just regret ever doing anything, all because urges took over.
“I didn’t mean it like that, sorry. I just…you know what? Just do whatever you feel like, okay? I would be frustrated as hell if I was you.” Jungkook chuckled thinking of how it would be like to not think or do things for three years, he’d feel like it was some kind of torture.
Taehyung smiled and placed his hand on Jungkook’s thigh. “Thank you…for not thinking of me in such a negative light…I feel better with you around. I feel…like I could tell you anything and just being like this with you here makes me feel completely sane. Without you or my baby…I can’t imagine what’d it would be like…”
Jungkook placed his own hand on top of Taehyung’s and squeezed it saying, “I know there’s more to you than meets the eye. I just have this feeling about you…you’re a good guy, I know it.”
Taehyung smiled sadly and laid down behind Jungkook. Jungkook got off the bed and knelt right next to the boy watching his eyes give out so much sadness. Jungkook moved the black hair away from the boy’s eyes and moved his hand down to caress his cheek. Jungkook quickly dropped his hand and instantly felt weird about how he was feeling, he went to check his phone and saw it was almost his time to go home.
Jungkook sighed and rubbed his eyes, he started feeling the tiredness beginning to spread throughout his body. “I have to leave already, but I’ll be back tomorrow.”
Jungkook got up and felt Taehyung’s hand in his. “For a little longer?” Taehyung asked.
Jungkook wasn’t sure on what to say, he knew he couldn’t stay too much longer since he was tired as well.
“Lay with me for a little bit, please?” Taehyung looked up at Jungkook with pleading eyes and hoped his friend would say yes.
“Just for a little bit,” Jungkook said. He saw Taehyung smile again happily and moved closer to the wall, giving him space to lay down next to him. It wasn’t a big bed either, just enough for one person, but he’d make it work just for Taehyung. He laid down facing the boy and smiled at him.
“Thank you,” whispered Taehyung closing his eyes as he draped his arm around Jungkook who just laid still next to him.
Jungkook smiled softly at the sweet gesture Taehyung showed, and slowly closed his eyes drifting off to sleep without realizing it.
Jungkook woke up and quickly panicked that he fell asleep. He got off the bed and checked his phone, it was six in the morning, he quickly glanced back at Taehyung who was still sound asleep and left the room, locking the door behind him. He saw Jimin and gave him a nervous smile.
“I thought you left a long time ago,” Jimin said looking at Jungkook puzzled.
“I fell asleep in the staff room,” Jungkook lied.
Jimin gave him a point blank look. “Just came from there.” Jimin saw Jungkook shifting around uncomfortable and looking very nervous. “Just…don’t let it happen again. I don’t want you to get in trouble or worst, fired.”
Jungkook nodded slowly. He left like a douche for lying to Jimin, since Jimin was a very cool guy that he got along with. “Sorry for lying, and thanks.”
“No problem, now get going before others show up. I’m off work tonight so I won’t see you, so make sure you don’t fall asleep.” Jimin gave him a playful push and waved to Jungkook goodbye. Jimin knew where he was after Jungkook had lied to him, he just didn’t want nothing bad happening if word got out.
Jungkook walked out of the building and to his car. He was still tired, but made it home to sleep a whole lot more, so he could be up and going by the time he had to go to work. He still couldn’t believe he fell asleep with Taehyung, he just let his body drift off and poof, down he went.
When he got home he went straight to change his clothes and went into bed. He was too lazy to shower and decided he would do it once he woke up again, before heading to work. He laid down and closed his eyes trying to go back to sleep, but like always, it was hard. He fell asleep so well with Taehyung that he assumed he just missed someone by his side to sleep with.
The next day he got a text from Jimin asking if he wanted to hang out before Jungkook had to go into work. Jungkook of course agreed since he didn’t do much on his spare time anyways. He got up and dressed then texted back Jimin on where to meet him up at, so he could go and wait for him.
He checked his phone and smiled. It was to meet at a coffee shop that was not too far from where he lived. He grabbed his wallet and keys, then headed out the door.
Jungkook was happy to make a new friends from work, and now actually getting to hang out with one of them. As he drove along the way, he put on some music and tapped his fingers along with the beat on his steering wheel, making sure he didn’t miss his turn that was coming up. He spotted the familiar shop that’s he’s only been to twice and pulled into the parking lot.
Jimin was already waiting inside the shop with a cup of coffee in front of him along with a pastry. Jungkook waved at Jimin and motioned to Jimin that he was going to order as well before sitting down. He walked up to the counter and looked at the selection of coffee’s they had, along with sweets.
“Hello sir, what may I get you today?” the cashier asked.
Jungkook was nibbling on his lip contemplating if he should get hot coffee or iced coffee. “Uhhh, um just give me an espresso and,” he paused while looking at the desserts that were behind glass. “The chocolate cake,” he said pointing at it. It did look really good and he was hungry so it was perfect, he paid for the duo and waited off to the side.
When his espresso was done he grabbed his drink and cake and walked over to sit with Jimin, who was waiting patiently for him. “Hi, sorry if I got here a little late,” Jungkook apologized.
“No worries, I sat down no more than five minutes until you arrived so you’re good.” Jimin smiled at Jungkook and took a sip of his cappuccino. “Did you just wake up also?”
Jungkook nodded while chewing on his cake, he waited till his food was swallowed down before he could talk again. “Yes, I just woke up. I mean, I could’ve woken up earlier, but my body was exhausted.”
“Same here, I’m just glad it’s my day off today. When is your day off?” Jimin asked eyeing him carefully.
“Tomorrow, and I plan on sleeping the whole day through to be honest.” Jungkook blew and sip his hot drink and winced at the burn against his lips. “Still very hot,” he said.
Jimin giggled. “You’re cute.”
Jungkook smiled lopsidedly and ducked his head shyly.
“So Hoseok told me you had a girlfriend, how’s the relationship going?” Jimin found Jungkook really attractive, and couldn’t help but to somehow be drawn to him. He kept work related stuff strictly on just work, but also wanted to try at least meeting up and maybe they could both connect on a personal level.
Jungkook shifted uncomfortably in his chair and said, “We broke up. Um…yeah, she didn’t like my hours.” Jungkook wasn’t going to say anything about Taehyung to him either.
Jimin practically beamed at the news and smiled while sitting straighter in his chair. He plastered on a fake frown and said, “Sorry to hear. I’m sure you’ll find someone who will accept your late night hours.” This was perfect for Jimin, he worked long hours with him as well at night. “Thinking of dating soon?”
“Nah. I mean, don’t get me wrong I do want to, but it’s still a fresh break up.” Jungkook smiled and leaned into table closer to Jimin. Jimin took the hint and leaned in halfway to meet Jungkook. “I think I just need to get laid,” whispered Jungkook. He laughed and sat back on his chair.
Jimin blushed and giggled behind his hand. “Same here, it’s been a while for me as well. Except I date both women and men, so I get the best of both worlds.”
Jungkook didn’t know how to reply, he just sat there dumbly, just picking at his cake. “Oh,” was all he could muster up. He couldn’t say the same, since he only dated women, never a guy.
“Ever curious to know what it’s like to be with a guy?” Jimin asked.
Jungkook shook his head. “No, never have,” he said honestly. The only guy he ever thought of that literally had him stumped was Taehyung’s beauty. Never has he ever thought of another man in the same way. Even the innocent kiss they shared, didn’t seem weird, it felt natural.
“Ahhh, well since we are both lonely and need to get laid, how about we just do it together? It’s not like we’re strangers, plus it could just be a one time deal and that’s it.” Jimin knew he came off very strong, but just looking at the man, he was getting aroused even more.
Jungkook thought he made a friend from work and someone wanting to be his friend outside of work, nothing like this. He didn’t want to be mean either since he saved him from trouble from this morning. “I’m sorry Jimin, I just want to be friends, nothing weird or awkward in between.” Jungkook blew his drink and drank a little more this time trying to avoid Jimin’s gaze.
“That’s fine then, I respect your answer…just if you need to get off or need anything like that, you can let me know. Sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable or anything, but hopefully no harm done between us.” Jimin looked away sighing and gave up for now, he would eventually just work his way into Jungkook’s heart the long way around.
Jungkook just nodded slowly and felt the tension between the two already, he brought up Taehyung to change the subject. “So what’s Taehyung’s story? I know you said you can’t tell me, but he already said he killed his mom and sister…what’s going on?”
Jimin knew there wasn’t much to tell either, since that’s all they pretty much knew as well. “That’s what we know. His dad is also dead, but he won’t talk to us about what actually happened that day. Both his parents were shot, and he was found with the gun in his hand with blood all over him. His sister…had sudden infant death syndrome, and as far as we know, Taehyung was around with her. I think he blames himself, but for what? No idea, that’s why we are trying to help him.”
Jungkook nodded taking it all in, well at least trying to. “So why didn’t they arrest him? I mean, if he supposedly shot them?”
“He appeared to be traumatized by everything and had his breakdowns once the police arrived. He looked beat up as well, so when he came to us, he was already in bad state of mind. It’s hard to imagine being fifteen and having your whole family die right before your eyes.” Jimin tapped on the table and looked at Jungkook.
“You can’t say what I told you though.”
“I won’t,” Jungkook said quickly. He really felt bad for Taehyung, his sister passed away from something no one has control over, and here he was always in pain. Jungkook wanted Taehyung to open up more and to say what was on his mind, but he knew it was going to be hard. Just by looking at the boy, he could see innocence surrounding his presence, but he could also show signs of aggression as well.
“I’m gonna get going, I got things I need to take care of, but um, text me whenever and I’ll do the same okay?” Jimin smiled and stood up and walked over to Jungkook and gave him a side hug. “Bye.”
Jungkook smiled back politely, “Bye Jimin.” He watched the nurse walk out and he went back to his drink as he thought of Taehyung more. He had an idea on what to surprise him with, so he finished up what he was drinking and left the shop with a bright smile making his way to the store.
That same night, Jungkook took the bag that contained the items for Taehyung and weaved through the crowd to walk over to his supply closet to lock it in there. Since no one bothered to see the boy since he was always alone in the hospital, and without gifts, he decided he was going to do it, to see him happy and cheer up more.
After a few more hours of working it was quiet time, and knew soon enough the boy would be by his side once again. As he was cleaning the floors, he waited for Taehyung, but he never came. He waited an extra thirty minutes and still nothing, so he walked to get the bag and checked to see if anyone was coming and went straight for Taehyung’s room.
He looked into the window and saw him sleeping peacefully on his bed with Abby in his arms like always. He opened the door and walked over to the boy. He sat on the edge of the bed and couldn’t help but stared at Taehyung’s face, he thought back to Jimin’s words about being with a guy and he felt his body betray him as he thought of Taehyung. He shouldn’t think of things at a time like this at all.
Jungkook placed his hands on the boy’s shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. “I’m here sleepy head.”
Taehyung shifted around and moaned not wanting to wake up, but the sound of Jungkook’s voice made him slowly open his eyes and a smile broke out on his lips.
“Hi, my sweet Kookie.” Taehyung stretched and sat up cradling his doll.
Jungkook smiled brightly and said, “I got you something, but first…I got this for Abby.” Jungkook got the bag and pulled out some baby clothes that he could change her out of, along with a toy bottle.
Taehyung teared up and looked at the four sets of girl clothes and placed them up against his doll to see if they would fit; they would. Jungkook took extra time in finding the best for his doll. Then Jungkook gave him a baby blanket, so she could have her own while they slept together.
“And this last one…is for you.” Jungkook took out a stuffed bunny that was holding a heart and gave it to him. “So you can have me alongside with you as well.”
“Are you also giving me your heart?” Taehyung smiled as he saw the bunny.
“I-I didn’t t-think of it that way…” Jungkook became flustered and nervously rubbed the nape of his neck.
“I know, I was just teasing you. And thank you so much, I love them all so very much, especially this bunny who looks like you, cute.” Taehyung gave the bunny a quick kiss and smiled brightly at it. “Oh and Abby says thank you, she loves everything.”
“You’re welcome Abby,” Jungkook said to the baby. “And you’re welcome as well Tae- ****, sorry, you’re welcome.” Jungkook thought back to the punched he would’ve received and hoped it didn’t anger him again.
“It’s okay…I think I’d rather have you say my name than anyone else. Can you let me hear it?” Taehyung scooted closer to Jungkook and was inches away from his face.
Jungkook felt his heart beating rapidly at the sudden closeness, but couldn’t seem to back away either. “You want me to say your name?”
Taehyung simply nodded.
Jungkook let out a shaky breath and gave it a shot, and hoped it didn’t scare him away. “Taehyung,” he whispered. It felt good saying it out loud to him as well, it felt more personal. The last time he said his name in front of him was when he had a panic attack and wasn’t aware of him even saying it.
Taehyung closed his eyes and rested his face against the crook of Jungkook’s neck. Jungkook could feel the warm heat from the boy’s mouth that he shuddered from the feel of it. Again, Jimin’s words resounded off in his head, ‘Ever curious to know what it’s like to be with a guy?’ and he really tried to avoid it, but once he felt a pair of lips press against his neck, he knew he was done for.