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Warm. Everything felt warm. Jungkook squints through bleary eyes as he takes in the dim light pouring through the dark curtains. He presses himself closer to the warm body draped over his own, limbs tangled under the cozy sheets. Between the two of them it was Taehyung who was the early riser, always waking up Jungkook sleepily with soft words and softer touches. So it was a blessing on Jungkook's end to wake up early, to witness Taehyung under the gentle glow of a winter morning, to wake up to Taehyung drowning in a black hoodie stolen from Jungkook, looking so very cuddly that Jungkook felt his heart ache.
He slowly adjusted himself a bit to pull up the duvet over Taehyung, cocooning him with the soft sheet. Taehyung sleepily clings to him, head tucked under Jungkook's chin. He wrapped his arm around Taehyung's waist and buried his nose in the soft black curls, inhaling the sweet scent of strawberries. Usually by six they were both awake, sleepily leaning on each other as they brushed their teeth, Taehyung napping on Jungkook's shoulder for few minutes mumbling about Jungkook getting to sleep for five more minutes than him before they both cuddle walk to their bedroom to get themselves dressed for the day. But this was the Christmas week and they were on winter break, so what better way to spend a cold morning than burrowing under the sheets next to the warmest person ever.
He pressed a firm kiss against the soft crown of curls, nuzzling into the soft locks, filling his lungs with his favourite scent as much as possible. Taehyung shifted sleepily,moving his head away, giving Jungkook a clear view of his face. Breathless, Jungkook felt breathless just like he does every single time he sees that beautiful face. His love looks so peaceful, long lashes resting on the apples of his cheeks , the rosiest pout adorning his lips. Bringing his hand up, Jungkook gently caressed the soft skin of Taehyung's cheek, brushing his thumb over the soft pillows of his lips while watching the pout get prominent at his touch.
They had to clean their home for the Christmas dinner and put up the Christmas tree, but Jungkook had no mind to wake the sleeping beauty next to him. It was a tradition among the seven of them to gather together on Christmas which dates back to the days they met. Jungkook fondly recalled their first Christmas, those days when they were still friends, longing for each other. He remembers seeing Yoongi and Jimin kiss under every mistletoe they come across and yearning to do the same with Taehyung. Those two long years of mutual pining where every touch, every word and every glance was brimming with so much longing. How Jungkook put plastic mistletoes all over their house during their first Christmas after moving together just as an excuse to kiss Taehyung. How those same mistletoes kept hanging in spring and summer and autumn until the colours of the plastic started to fade away and Taehyung removed them amid the complaints of Jungkook, with promises of kisses as usual.
And years later, this Christmas his plan was to put a ring on Taehyung's finger. His stomach flutters every time he remembers the grand plot he schemed for the proposal with their hyungs behind Taehyung's back. The pretty ring he sneaked in was well hidden behind Yeontan's kibble packets in their pantry. Butterflies danced in his stomach at the thought of proposing to Taehyung, getting on one knee and saying all the words he had repeated in his head over and over again for months now, and hopefully he will get a yes and he will be able to seal their promise of forever with a shining band on Taehyung's finger and a soft kiss on his lips.
Taehyung mumbles in his sleep, stretching his arms above pulling Jungkook away from his train of thoughts. Placing his elbows on either side of Taehyung's head, Jungkook leaned forward planting a kiss on his forehead. He watched the pretty lashes flutter as Taehyung opened his eyes, blinking them sleepily for a while. He had the softest gaze as he brought his hand up and caressed Jungkook's face which was hovering over him. Nuzzling his face into the warmth of Taehyung's palm, Jungkook pressed a kiss onto the soft skin. "Good morning pretty," Jungkook murmured. He was awarded with the prettiest smile and a groggy "morning gukkie" in return. Carding his fingers through the black curls he pushed back the strands fallen over Taehyung's eyes. A little fond smile was dancing on Taehyung's lips. It was Jungkook's smile, reserved only for Jungkook to see. Taehyung felt the softest brush of skin on his eyelids. He leaned into the touch, smothering himself in the comfort that was Jungkook while pulling him closer. Jungkook leaned down brushing kisses over the soft eyelids, feeling the thick lashes tickle his lips.
"We overslept didn't we," Taehyung asked. "You overslept baby," Jungkook replied while kissing Taehyung's nose, basking in the sweet giggles that tumbled from his mouth. Jungkook watched as a blinding smile appear on Taehyung's face. He couldn't help but dive in to capture Taehyung's lips but tiny sharp barks and scratching interrupted him. Taehyung gasped and hurriedly got off the bed with a "Tannie I'm coming baby," while in the process making Jungkook face plant onto the soft bed. Jungkook groaned. "What about my kisses," Jungkook whined. He could hear Taehyung laughing. With Yeontan collected in his arms Taehyung came back inside their room.
Jungkook felt the bed dip and he could hear tiny feet run around their room with excited barks. Taehyung brushed his lips on Jungkook's nape. "Wake up sleepy," he whispered. Sneaking his hands inside Jungkook's hoodie he started ticking him. After few more attempts and many more kisses they were both up.
They put up the decorations,experimented new recipes of which half of them ended up in disaster and bought gifts (Jungkook smugly declaring that he already prepared his gift for Taehyung). Jungkook felt his nerves flair as the day closed. But random love declarations, the sweet touches and loving twinkle in Taehyung's eyes that has been there since the beginning was enough for Jungkook to know that he will definitely get a yes when he pops the question and that they will only fall deeper and harder in love with each other as the years go by.
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