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It was a Wednesday night and Jungkook and Taehyung just returned home from practice in the studio after a busy schedule. Lately they couldn‘t hang out much at work but they tried to compensate for the wasted time when they arrived at their home each evening. However, today was one of the most tiring days in a while.
They came home,ate dinner and decided to go to bed early so they could get more sleep. Taehyung and Jungkook always enjoyed cuddling each other until they fell asleep in each other's arms, but tonight they decided to sleep in different rooms so they can get a better rest.
Both being exhausted to the point where even cuddling seemed like too much activity made them agree on it and parted their ways, each one in his room.
The deep slumber of sleep swallowed them as soon as their head hit the pillow,the ache of the whole day dulling in and their muscles burning as every exaggerated movement. Soon all that was heard in the whole apartment was deafening silence as the whole city fell asleep. The sky however,went against the ground and started its own show. Rain started pouring, droplets of heavenly water hitting every surface and bouncing back in splashes.
Soon enough, they were followed with thunderstorms and lightning, making the sky go bright white for less than a second and disappearing, the only thing following them being the loud crash noise and the other lightning striking one after the other.
Outside was chaotic while inside was peaceful,but the contrast would crash and the peace would not last for long,much to our couples disliking.
It was almost 3 am when Jungkook woke up from sleep by a loud noise. He didn‘t know what was going on so he just sat there in the middle of his bed with a racing heart that was caused by startling. He looked around the room and saw that everything was neat just how he left it before drifting to sleep earlier.
He reached the stand beside his bed where he had put his phone to charge before drifting to sleep hours ago and the time showed 02:47 am.
It was quite late and he was still sleepy.
He took a moment to make out what was going on outside and only then he realized it was raining.
He slowly stood up and walked to the window,looking outside. It was dark but the lights of the building were lighting the space a bit and he could see that it was actually pouring, the angry sky causing the rain to hit the ground with a speeding rhythm.
He kept staring outside at the scenery when suddenly there was a light that made everything flash bright. A very loud noise was heard soon and it made Jungkook freeze in his place,realizing that it was thundering and Jungkook was terrified of them. He couldn‘t even move for a moment from the startle and the fear he felt at that moment.
That was until a second lighting came and this time Jungkook flinched so hard that he fell on the floor behind him. He tried to get himself together even when his hands were shaking and got off the floor.
He looked around and he saw no other place to go but to climb on the bed,so he did.
He dipped under the bed sheets and crumbled his body in a tiny fragile figure while trying so hard not to cry. It may seem like nothing to everyone else,but Jungkook had a phobia.
When people asked him what his biggest fear was he would always answer that it was lighting and for some reason that to Jungkook didn‘t make sense,they would laugh at him. Its electricity falling from the sky basically, what was funny about that?
Jungkook thought that was stupid,first asking about your biggest fear then mock it. It was called phobia for a reason. It honestly made him mad. But there was a person who never laughed at him or made him feel silly. That person was Taehyung,his boyfriend. The person who always stayed with him when crazy storms were having their way with the city. The person who wasn‘t there beside him.
One part of Jungkook wanted to call out for Taehyung but the other part told him not to. The day had been long and tiring and just like him, Taehyung was also exhausted. He deserved some rest and Jungkook knew that,so with a heavy and racing heart,he decided to stay under the sheets and wait until it passed, quiet sobs leaving his lips every now and then when the room would light up from all the light.
But Taehyung was Jungkook's soulmate for a reason. He always felt it when something was wrong with Jungkook and he always went to him as soon as possible.He helped when he could and hugged when he couldn‘t,but he was there and that was never gonna change,even now.
Taehyung woke up around the same time as Jungkook,the noises were already turning too loud and he couldn‘t get himself to fall asleep.
He laid down and started remembering all the things that happened yesterday. They practiced the new choreography so hard and they were all exhausted and he admired how Jungkook worked very hard on his moves,maybe even too hard. ‘His muscles must be sore tomorrow‘ he thought to himself and then the realization hit him.
Jungkook.
“Jungkook is scared of the lightning,” thought Taehyung,his eyes going wide open with the need to break out of the slumber he was in and go find his boyfriend. He didn‘t even think twice before getting up and heading straight to his boyfriend's room. With fast steps he found himself before Jungkook's door in a minute.
He knocked on the door but Jungkook didn‘t answer or open it. Instead he heard faint sniffs coming from inside and he instantly realized Jungkook was crying so with a racing heart he opened the door to get inside and rushed over to his boyfriend immediately.
He looked at the bed and saw Jungkook under the covers,hugging himself while softly sobbing.
Taehyung wanted to end it all. Seeing Jungkook cry was something he couldn‘t stand at all. But even then ,he never left his side,never allowed him to cry alone no matter how much he hated seeing him cry and break down. He always stayed with him.
Every single time something went wrong Taehyung was there,patting his arm and wiping his tears and whispering how amazing Jungkook was because Jungkook was indeed an amazing person and Taehyung was there to remind him every single day. Even now, standing there before him watching him cry himself to sleep, Taehyung still thought the same.
Jungkook was amazing.
And that would never change no matter what.
Taehyung pulled the covers down revealing Jungkook,who immediately looked in his direction. The younger man stopped for a moment before throwing himself on his boyfriend's arms and Taehyung caught him effortlessly and hugged him so hard,as if never trying to let go.
“Shhhh,it's okay,” whispered Taehyung while rubbing his hand up and down Jungkook's back.
“Tae,”Jungkook managed to let out before his sound died in a sob.
“It‘s okay,I got you,” whispered Taehyung,trying to comfort the startled man.
“Don‘t leave me,” Jungkook sobbed,his hands shaking and his eyes watery with tears that were threatening to spill.
“I won't,” assured Taehyung,planting kisses on top of Jungkook's head and he continued his tries for comfort.
“Please,” pleaded Jungkook, which broke his boyfriend's heart. It had been a badly considered decision to sleep in a different room when the news announced a possible storm would happen. How could he be so stupid? Taehyung didn’t have time to sink into self deprecating thoughts with a sad Jung in his arms,he had to comfort him,to fix his mistake.
“I’m here,look,” said Taehyung,cupping Jungkook's face with both hands and looking him in the eye. ”See? I'm here,it's okay,” said Taehyung and pressed a light kiss,more like a peck in his boyfriend's lips.
“Come on, let‘s lay down now,” said Taehyung as he managed to get under the covers without letting go of Jungkook's hand. He got comfy in the bed, putting a pillow to support his back. After getting all settled down for himself,he helped Jungkook lay down beside him,side hugging Taehyung.
“I was scared,” said Jungkook in a low voice,barely heard.
“Why didn‘t you call me?,”asked Taehyung.
“Because you were asleep and I know you got too tired today,” said Jungkook,playing with his fingers. ”I didn‘t want to disturb you.”
“Baby I thought we talked about this,” said Taehyung with a pained expression. It killed him to think that Jungkook wouldn’t go to him when he needed comfort,no matter the reason. “I am never too tired or too busy for you,baby.”
“But you can‘t blame me for wanting the best for you,” said Jungkook,taking his boyfriend's hand in his,intertwining their fingers and squeezing tight.
“You are the best for me,Jungkook,‘ talked Taehyung, looking him right in the eyes and squeezing his hand back. “Doesn't matter what or where, I always have time for you,baby because spending time with you is my favorite thing,ever.”
“I love you so much,” said Jungkook
“I love you too,baby,” said Taehyung.
At that moment another unexpected lighting happened,and the light flashed its way through the room causing Jungkook to flinch. Taehyung noticed that so he pulled him even closer to himself,wrapping his arms around Jungkook's upper body and pulling him in on an unbreakable hug.
“Do you want something to calm you down,baby?,” whispered Taehyung,playing with his lover's soft hair.
“Just talk to me,” answered the younger one. ”Your voice calms me down,” confessed Jungkook.
“Is that so?,” asked Taehyung, raising an eyebrow up with a smile. He wanted to melt at the cuteness of the man in his arms. “Then I have an even better idea.”
“What is it?” asked Jungkook, confused.
“I will give you a head massage,” said Taehyung proudly. “Come here,” he said and moved Jungkook until he was laying his head in Taehyung's stomach and his body between the older man's legs. Jungkook just let him do whatever, not bothering to ruin his comfort. He closed his eyes and relaxed his body as he felt Taehyung's fingers touch his head.
At first, Taehyung just caressed his skin,his forehead and his hair but then he started applying light pressure to his head with his finger tips. He moved around his scalp every now and then in circular motions,making sure to cover his entire head with such delicacy. Jungkook would let out little moans at the relief he felt and Taehyung would smile proudly at his good work.
Somewhere between the massage,Taehyung started singing a soft melody and Jungkook felt in heaven with his angelic voice. Sometimes, Taehyung would move from his head to Jungkook's face,massaging above his eyebrows or lower even,to his jaw. Taehyung moved his fingers to massage his lover's nose at which Jungkook started laughing.
“I must look so ridiculous right now,” laughed Jungkook,opening his eyes to stare at his boyfriend above him.
“You look pretty,” Taehyung whispered, “I love your nose,” he confessed in a whisper as he leaned down and bumped it with his own,which caused Jungkooks to laugh more at his boyfriends silliness. After a bit more repetitive movements,Taehyung moved away his finger and came down to travel Jungkook's face with kisses all over. Jungkook moved from the position he was in since now it was becoming uncomfortable and laid down next to Taehyung again, side hugging him.
Jungkook kept looking as Taehyung finished the song with his voice that was heavenly and healing,he had the ability to always calm him down in any situation.
“Are you feeling better,baby?,” asked Taehyung,his hand caressing his boyfriend's hair.
“Now I am,” answered Jungkook, looking at his boyfriend's face.
Taehyung was extremely handsome and the moonlight falling into his face brings to the light every detail. He kept staring until his boyfriend's face lit up suddenly and an extremely loud noise was heard. It was lighting again. The storm was getting even bigger and so was Jungkook's anxiety. Taehyung noticed that.
“Hey baby, look at me,” he said, caressing Jungkook's face. ”Focus only on me. The storm is outside,you are safe with me here. Look,it's just us,” he comforted the younger one. Jungkook wanted to believe his boyfriend so badly but the fact that the room kept getting bright so often in even a minute made him terrified. The storm was wild outside.
“It won‘t stop,” said Jungkook with tears forming in his eyes and Taehyung pulled him closer,if that was even possible and secured him in his arms.
“It will go away in a minute,” said Taehyung.
“I hope it goes away faster,” said Jungkook. “I really hate it.”
Taehyung looked at his boyfriend's plea and his face took a strange expression as if he had an idea.
“I know a way to make the storm go away faster,” said Taehyung. Jungkook looked at him confused. Storms aren‘t something you can just chase away,as far as he knows. If that was possible he would have done it a long time ago.
“Tae,as much as I love you and I believe you can do anything, I don't think you have superpowers,my love,” said Jungkook. “You can‘t force it to go away.”
Taehyung smiled, his boyfriend was so cute even at a time like this when he was very much scared.
“I can‘t make it go away but i can make you not even notice when it does,” he winked and Jungkook wanted to laugh at the dumb expression.
”And how do you plan on doing that?,” asked Jungkook with his eyebrows raised.
“By giving you the sweetest thing you like,” said Taehyung.
“A lollipop?” asked Jungkook acting dumb,wanting to tease his boyfriend.
‘My lips!” said Taehyung laughing. “Do you find lollipops sweeter than your boyfriend's lips?”
“Well...maybe?” teased Jungkook.
“Is that so?” said Taehyung, acting all dramatic. “I guess it‘s time for me to change your mind,then.”
“And what is your plan?” asked Jungkook.
“Let's play a game,” said Taehyung. “I will give you a kiss for each thunder-light that happens until it‘s gone.”
Jungkook looked at him for a good minute. Taehyung was waiting for an answer and it seemed like it was gonna take a while.
“If you don‘t like the idea,it's fine just don‘t look at me like I‘m an alien,” said Taehyung laughing. At that moment the room went bright again and Jungkook pulled his head under the covers as if protecting himself. Now thinking, it wasn‘t a bad idea. Like not at all. He loved kissing Taehyung, it made him feel like he belonged.
“Is that offer still on the table?” asked Jungkook, moving the cover from his head and slowly revealing his face again.
“Only if you say yes,” answered Taehyung, grinning from ear to ear which made Jungkook smile.
“So it be then!” said Jungkook and he went directly for his boyfriend's lips. It was a sweet kiss,slow and perfect.
“Let‘s do it,” said Jungkook.
“But for that you might wanna get in a comfortable position,baby,” said Taehyung. “The storm might be a long one,looking at it now.”
Jungkook looked around and he noticed the bed was messy.
”Yeah, you‘re right,”he agreed. “Well in that case, let me sit in my favorite chair,” he said and went up to Taehyung straddling his lap. “Now it‘s more like it,'' he said and put his arms around Taehyung's neck.
Taehyung smirked and pulled Jungkook close to him. Their chests were almost touching and their faces were just centimeters apart. His hands went at Jungkook's back,patting it. Jungkook put his head on Taehyung's shoulder. He could hear his boyfriend's heartbeat. Sitting like this was one of Jungkook's favorite things to do.
He hugged Taehyung and waited until a chance would come for him to capture his boyfriend's sweet lips. And he didn‘t have to wait much.
He relaxed under Taehyung's touch and suddenly, the room went bright once again causing Jungkook to flinch. Taehyung noticed that and his hand went up and down his back,caressing it.
“Hey baby, come here,” whispered Taehyung, making Jungkook move his head from his shoulder to his face. Taehyung leaned in for his lips, his left hand went to the back of his boyfriend's head and the other hand went to his ass. They kissed for a hot moment and then pulled away from each other to take a breath.
“I love you,” whispered Taehyung.
”I love you too,” Jungkook said back. ”More than everything.”
“Do you feel better?” asked Taehyung,patting his back up and down with one hand while the one was now positioned on Jungkook's naked thigh.
“Yes,” answered Jungkook, sighing in content at the attention he was receiving, “I like this game.”
“Well,it's gonna last long enough to enjoy it. The storm doesn‘t look like it‘s near ending,” said Taehyung.
“Come to think of it, it doesn‘t look that bad now,” said Jungkook smiling. “I can go on like this all night,kissing you is my favorite thing.”
“Won‘t you get bored of my lips, tho?,” asked Taehyung in a teasing tone.
“Never,” answered Jungkook truthfully. He wanted to lean in again to capture his lips again but Taehyung stopped him midway. Jungkook whined,wanting to taste his lips once again.
“No baby,you have to wait for the lighting to happen if you want to kiss me,” he said.
“But I want to kiss you now,'' said Jungkook.
“These are the rules of the game baby, you gotta wait,” insisted Taehyung, caressing Jungkook's hair.
Another lighting strikes and the couple leaned in. Their lips brushed against each other once again. They pulled back and smiled.
Another lighting, and another one...and another one.
They went on like that for a while, never getting enough of one another. However now it seemed like the storm had calmed down and almost passed, since the lightning was not as frequent as earlier. It took some minutes between each one.
Jungkook was relieved and a bit upset on the other side because Taehyung was dedicated to follow the game rules and he refused to kiss Jungkook when there was no thunder-lighting.
Jungkook whined and went on about how mean it was for doing that but Taehyung was strong headed.
“This is very mean,you know,” said Jungkook with a pour at which Taehyung smiled.
“What do you mean?” asked Taehyung as he already didn‘t know the reason the younger one was saying it.
“The fact that you lured me in yourself and now you refuse to kiss me,” answered Jungkook, raising his head to stare at Taehyung with the best puppy eyes he could pull. “Did you get bored of my lips?”
“Stop playing the victim Jungkook,” chuckled Taehyung. ”That won‘t work with me. These are the rules and we are gonna follow them.”
“But-“
“No buts!” interrupted Taehyung and Jungkook huffed in fake anger,laying his head in Taehyung's chest with a bit more force which caused Taehyung to let out a whimper.
“That stupid storm,” said Jungkook angrily. Well he tried to look that way,but he was nothing but a cute baby in Taehyung's eyes. ”Just earlier it was gonna destroy the whole place,now it won‘t send just one more stupid lighting. I want my kisses!” whined Jungkook.
Taehyung started laughing at him. He looked so cute and Taehyung just wanted to kiss him there and then.
Fuck the rules.
So he did.
He pulled Jungkook for a kiss,the younger one not expecting it to happen at all. He stood there confused for a moment but then he kissed back. Their lips were moving together, their salivas mixing yet it tasted pretty sweet to both of them. They could go on like this forever. Only two of them in the silence of the room. That kind of silence that was too loud,their heartbeats being the only sound heard as if their hearts spoke to each other.
And they did. In each kiss and each hug they shared. Each night when they went asleep together and each morning they woke up besides the one they loved. They didn‘t need anyone else to feel happy. They became each other's source.
And as much as Jungkook was bothered by stormy nights, he didn't feel scared when Taehyung was there to lock him and secure him in his arms.
They pulled away and looked at each other's eyes, both of them whispering a soft ‘i love you‘.
“There was no lighting,Tae,” said Jungkook, suddenly very fond of rules.
“I know,” answered Taehyung. ”Rules are meant to be broken,my love.”
Jungkook kept looking at his boyfriend with admiration. The man was perfect. He felt grateful that he found Taehyung and thankful the man loved him.
“Then why did you make this game?” asked Jungkook. He was still very bitter about the fact he was prohibited from getting his kisses earlier.
“So that every time you see a lighting, you think of me and our sweet kisses. The way I hold you safely in my arms and that way, I hope you feel more calm,” said Taehyung.
Yes,Jungkook was definitely in love with this man.