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Taehyung walks faster, not wishing to get caught to the sudden rain any more than he already has. He finally reaches his apartment, entering in. He searches for his keys inside his pockets, unlocks the door of his house with a hurry and gets inside his house. He takes his jacket off and hangs it, quickly puts on dry clothes. He checks himself twice in front of the mirror, makes sure he looks his best. Then he goes to the kitchen.
Since he was never skilled with cooking, it's hard for him to prepare something by himself without any help. Fortunately, he had convinced his older brother Seokjin to help him trough face-time. At the end of their face-time, Taehyung is really astonished by the things he has cooked and prepared. It is beyond obvious that Seokjin is a professional, he isn't a chef for nothing.
Taehyung moves on with his other tasks, setting up the table and the ambiance. He checks everything again and again until he is sure everything is beyond perfect. And once again, he checks his outfit, fixing his hair.
He wants everything to be flawless, exactly how he wants. Because it is what Jeongguk deserves.
It would be fancy to go out for their anniversary but Taehyung is against the idea. He knows Jeongguk always comes home tired after a day of work. It would be hard for Jeongguk, Taehyung doesn't want to force Jeongguk into it. He wants him to be comfortable and have a great time. So no matter how much Jeongguk insisted on going out, he said no.
He runs towards the door with the sound of the doorbell, opening the door. Jeongguk hugs him quickly, placing small kisses to Taehyung's face. Taehyung is way too occupied by the affection that he does not notice the big bouquet of flowers hidden behind Jeongguk.
Jeongguk enters inside their home, placing his bag and the bouquet to a sofa. He kisses his lover again, not missing a single spot on his lips. They both break into a giggle when they pull apart.
" Happy tenth anniversary, Kim Taehyung," Jeongguk says. Taehyung rolls his eyes, still beaming.
" You couldn't wait a bit more, could you? I want to say it after dinner."
Jenogguk changes into comfier but still stylish clothes. Not that it matters to Taehyung. For him, Jeongguk was attractive no matter what he wears. The younger man can wear literal garbage and Taehyung would still flatter him with kisses.
They both sit down, savoring their meal along with the wine Jeongguk bought. Taehyung tries not to boost his pride too much when Jeongguk compliments him nonstop for the food.
" Did you really cook this?" Jeongguk asks, for the fifth time. Taehyung rolls his eyes and nods. " How many times are you going to ask? Yes, I cooked all of these, so you better finish them all."
Jenogguk shoves the food into his mouth with a rush, " I'm sorry hyung, it's just that they taste so out of this world that I can't believe these are even real," he says, sending another wave of delight into Taehyung's weak heart.
" I guess it must be your love that makes it so delicious."
Taehyung takes another large sip of his wine to calm himself. He is way too whipped for his husband, and who can censure him for it?
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After finishing their meal and bottle of wine (it is mostly Jeongguk that drank it even if the bottle was small, while Taehyung unintentionally spilled a glass and barely finished one glass), they move on to the sofa. Jeongguk tells him to close his eyes and wait still, and Taehyung does as he is instructed.
" You can open your eyes," Jeongguk says to him softly. Taehyung opens his eyes, curious about what he will see. Jeongguk gives the bouquet of tulips to Taehyung.
" It's okay if that's not what you were expecting, I totally understand, I can give something else."
Taehyung smiles, touching the tulips with interest. Jeongguk would always give gifts full of meanings and fit to Taehyung's taste each year. Jeongguk would expect Taehyung to figure out the meaning, which he never could. After minutes of examining and asking questions, he gives up, looking up to Jeongguk who is just observing him with a courteous and caring smile on his lips.
"What do they mean?" Taehyung asks. Jeongguk sits next to the gorgeous man which he considers much more elegant and beautiful than any flower on earth to exist and that ever would exist. They cuddle on the sofa once again, Taehyung wrapped around Jeongguk's arms and head leaning on his chest.
" Already giving up? What happened to the go-getter Taehyung I know?"
Taehyung hits Jeongguk's chest in a kittenish way and pouts.
" Stop bullying me on our anniversary, gguk-ah, tell me what they mean."
" White tulip means forgiveness, as you manage to deal with me every single day. I know that I can be troublesome to manage or harsh sometimes, and I'm sorry furthermore thankful to you."
" It's correct that you can be a pain in the ass most of the time."
Jeongguk laughs together with Taehyung. Taehyung turns his head towards Jeongguk's face, looking deep inside his eyes, waiting for him to keep speaking.
" Pink tulip means delight. All those days, weeks, months, years... Every second I've been with you has been a blessing for me. I can never think of being happier. You've already made me the happiest person on Earth. You're my joy. Thank you." He kisses his nose, his one hand caressing the older man's cheeks.
" And red is?" Taehyung asks, whispering.
" Red Tulip means perfect love. Taehyung, you're my absolute love." His hands keep caressing his lovers face, who was now on the brink of tears. Jeongguk places another kiss on his lover's lips.
" You've made me feel like I'm the luckiest man ever to exist. I am the happiest when I'm with you. I'd not trade a single second of all those years even if they offered the world. Taehyung, I love you. Happy tenth anniversary."
Jenogguk plants a delicate kiss against Taehyung's lips. Soon the kiss gets wetter and quicker, their tongues getting connected with one another. Taehyung lets out a small whimper, hands gripping Jeongguk's hair. They pull apart to catch their breath, looking deep into one another's eyes. As Jeongguk could see the happiness and love in his husband's eyes, so could Taehyung.
What did he do to deserve such a blessing as Jeon Jeongguk? He must have been a priest in his earlier life for such happiness. Or must have saved the world. He truly felt fortunate to have spent all those years together with Jeongguk. Yes, they had conflicts, big and small. Yes, they didn't click on everything. And yes, they sometimes just wanted to spend a day separate or with their friends.
Yet all those trials and imperfections made their relationship much more worthy. It would be monotonous and lose the meaning if it was perfect. They both are satisfied with what they have, wouldn't change it in any aspect.
" You made my present sound lame. Not fair at all," Taehyung whines and smiles. Jeongguk clicks his tongue, a smile spreading on his face.
" Well, buying a Gucci sweater is not ineffective-"
"I didn't buy a sweater this time, god... Will you ever let go of that one? It has been three years. Move on, idiot."
Jeongguk tries to hold his laughter in due to Taehyung's cuteness.
" Hmm... Now I wonder what it is. Gucci slippers?" Taehyung rolls his eyes, furrowing his eyebrows, shrugging at the question. Jeongguk groans, asking what it is none stop.
He hears Taehyung muffle some words towards his chest. " What did you say?" He hears him mutter again.
" Taehyung-hyung," Jeongguk pulls out the hyung card, " Please tell me, what did you get for me? I doubt anything coming from you could be bad!"
Taehyung laughs. How can he be this adorable?
" Well, You were whining about it not working well, and was planning on getting a brand-new one. I had a big amount I saved, and thought why not get it.."
Jeongguk looks at him in puzzlement, trying to figure out what is the gift. Taehyung barely stops himself from smirking, covers his mouth with a hand.
" A car..." Taehyung says, taking the keys out of his pocket, swinging it on his fingers. Jeongguk groans, messing with his lover's hair.
" And you say I made yours sound lame!" He pushes the older off of him. " How is this fair? I got you a bouquet and you got me a fucking car? Oh my god, I hate you so much. You are like," he moves his hands around in a dramatic way, searching for the right word, " a total dumbass! Yes, that's what you are. You are big ass cheater, this is not fair."
Taehyung smiles with his usual box-shaped smile. He lets out a genuine laugh, hitting the younger male with his feet.
" Happy tenth anniversary, kookie."
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