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The cameras flashed and the volume of the voices increased. As he took every step towards the airport exit, he could hear the volume of those screaming voices increasing hyperbolically.
He had his air pods in but not even that could help these screams.
Tired was what Jungkook was feeling. He had come back from Japan and immediately went away again for some schedule and when he returned he just wanted to sleep. In the comfort of his bed. With the duvet over his body and no disturbance.
As he exited the airport, the so-called fans started running towards him. The reporters flashed their cameras. Eyes tired and just want them to close them for a longer while. The bodyguards around him covered him from all those crazy people. Walking close to the golden boy. They did not want him to get hurt, but a clap was heard from both hands. As he made his way towards the car, someone pushed the bodyguard who was walking behind him
Jungkook, being tired, tripped forward, not falling to his face, but still stumbled down. Just a few steps away from his designated car. But what's this?
There was no space. The bodyguards pushed around the people who were standing in front of the car as Jungkook got inside. As soon as he got inside. The backpack was deserted on the side seat, and his eyes automatically closed. He knew that his tripping down would make the headlines soon.
But he did not care, too tired to care for anything.
It was going to be a long way to his home. Probably an hour or so. The manager came and sat beside him from the other side as one bodyguard sat in the front and the others followed their car from behind.
-Somewhere in Seoul-
Taehyung was relaxing in the comfort of his house. He listened to music, played with Yeontan, and met up with friends and he was soon going to enlist. His phone rang and he saw his mother's name on the screen. He smiled as he picked up the phone.
It was a reminder from his mother about the dinner later. As he was ready to put the phone down, he saw his Weverse and X notifications blowing up. Curiosity did its job as he proceeded to open the X app.
As soon he opened he could see posts. Posts about Jungkook landing. And then it caught his eyes. The videos and the comments about how Jungkook tripped while walking. He quickly clicked on the first video he saw. He could see the tiredness in Jungkook's eyes even though it was barely visible between the mask and the woolen cap. Taehyung could see the exhaustion.
Worried, he called Jungkook's manager knowing that the younger one must be asleep. The phone rang a few times before the manager picked the call up.
“Hello Tae-”, the manager was cut off in the middle.
“How is he doing? Is he asleep? He wasn’t hurt, right?” Taehyung bombarded the other one with questions.
“He is asleep, Taehyung Shii. No, he wasn’t hurt.”, the manager replied.
He sighed but wasn’t satisfied. He needed to see him, himself. “He doesn’t have any schedules right?”
“No he doesn’t for the next few days.”, the manager replied calmly.
“Well, how far are you from his house?” Taehyung asked, hoping they weren’t near his house.
“It’s going to take some time. Is there something that needs to be done,?” The manager asked, having a slight knowledge of where this was going.
“Well, then please get him here. He is tired, I know but I need to see him and make sure that he is fine.”, Taehyung said.
“Fine, It will take us a few minutes more to reach. I’ll notify you as we reach the gate of the building.”, the manager said.
“Thank You manager-nim.”, Taehyung said with a sigh in his voice.
He immediately called his mother. “Eomma, I think we need to cancel today’s dinner plans. Jungkook-ie just came back and he was-”, Taehyung was stopped in the middle.
“I know. Taehyung-ah I saw the news. Take care of him. We can have dinner some other time. Give him good wishes from our side too.”, his mom said with a smile on his face, which even though he couldn’t see knew was genuine and caring. H would feel the warmth of her voice through the phone.
“Thanks, Eomma.”, Taehyung said as they talked a more before cutting the call.
He saw the notification as soon as the call with his mom ended.
With a smile on his way, he made his way towards the elevator down to the underground parking lot.
-Meanwhile downstairs-
“Jungkook shii”, his manager tapped on his shoulder to wake him up.
Jungkook opened his eyes, as he slowly came back to the real world. He yawned as he stretched his arms before stretching his neck. Finally opening his eyes, his exhaustion cured only a bit but not completely. He saw outside the tinted glass, only to realize that they weren’t in his building’s parking lot.
“Where are we? I do not have any schedule for the next three days, right?” Jungkook asked, trying to remember that he wasn’t forgetting anything they had to do.
“It was strict orders from higher-ups to bring you straight here. He will be here in a second.”, the manager smiled. The bodyguards were outside with his luggage, waiting for the other to reach down.
The elevator dinged, as Jungkook turned his head to the other side to see a tall guy in his shorts, a t-shirt, and a jacket making his way towards them. It was Taehyung. Jungkook could catch those eyes anywhere. Smiling he opened the car gate as he jumped and walked towards the older.
“Hyung!” Jungkook said, surprised by this sudden intervention on his way home. The manager knew they were together and so did the bodyguards. but this was a residential parking lot, anybody might catch them, so for the sake of that, they knew they just had to be a little cautious. Taehyung took his hand as his manager and one of the bodyguards came with his luggage towards the elevator. They got inside as the button was pressed to the designated floor. Jungkook had his eyes closed and slightly leaning against Taehyung
The elevator finally opened to the floor as they made their way towards the door. Taehyung punched in the codes as they got inside. Setting down the luggage in the hallway, Taehyung offered the other two water and gave a few bottles for the others waiting down too. Knowing they work hard to keep them safe. Bidding the goodbyes at the door for the day, Taehyung closed the door, sighing and with a smile on his face. As he was ready to turn around and go towards the younger. Another body crashed into him from behind.
Jungkook wrapped his arms around the elder as he kept his face on his shoulder. Inhaling the musky scent that Taehyung always has on him.
“Home.”, Jungkook says in a very soothing voice.
“What?” Taehyung asked, not quite catching what the other had said.
“You feel home hyung, You are my home. You are just my home.”Jungkook said giggling.
Taehyung just smiled as he turned around and took the other in a tight hug. Hands around each other as Taehyung made them walk towards the bedroom. Falling onto the bed, still hugging each other. In the comfort of the four walls where there was nobody else, just them in each other’s company. Taehyung was feeling good knowing the other was safe.
“Jungkook-ie, you should take a shower. It was a long journey. Go and take one.” he pestered him. Jungkook groaned in the other's neck as he opposed the idea.
“You will feel better. Then we can hug and kiss as much as you want.”, Taehyung made an offer. That caught the attention of the younger as he quickly got up and made his way towards the bathroom. Taehyung chuckled at the other’s behavior as he got up to search for his phone. He was satisfied that the younger was doing well but he still had some other things to take care of.
He logged into his Instagram. Now what happened today was not the first time, it had happened multiple times in the past too. Taehyung wanted to address the problem, but he also knew he just couldn’t directly write. As he made his way towards the bedroom, he finally chose a photo.
Taehyung laid down on the bed and started typing. As he was in the middle of his typing, the other had come out of the shower, wearing a black oversized t-shirt and a pair of black trousers that were very comfortable. All he wanted to do now was sleep in the comfort of the other.
“What are you doing Hyung?”, Jungkook asked as he sat at the edge of the bed.
The other did not answer him. Taehyung had been at it for a while to write something that did not sound very aggressive but also sent out the message. Jungkook finally threw the towel towards the laundry basket and made his way to the elder. He laid down on the bed, as he snuggled closer to the other. His arms over the other’s waist, head in the space between the head and the shoulder. Legs over the other, Jungkook inhaled the other’s scent to his satisfaction before finally looking up to see what the other was doing.
His eyes widened as he read the message that was already typed and Taehyung was conflicted over what emoji to share. Clicking on different ones, to see what went well with the message. Jungkook’s eyes teared up. A lone tear fell from his eyes on Taehyung’s exposed neck as he turned his eyes towards the younger at the sensation of it on his skin.
“Jungko-”, before he could say anything, Jungkook kissed him. He kissed him with everything he had, to let the other know how he loved him. Jungkook was blessed to find such a kind and caring soul all for himself. He was so happy. Finally breaking the kiss, Taehyung slowly wiped the tears from the other’s eyes as he completely turned his body towards him.
“I love you, Taehyungie Hyung. I love you so much.”, Jungkook said as his hand cupped the elder’s face, his voice hoarse from the crying.
“I know. I know Jungkookah.”, Taehyung said as Jungkook closed the distance between them by hugging him tightly, legs tangled, completely in a body-crushing hug. Taehyung still had to send the message, but he finally resorted to one emoji as he finally pressed the send button. The phone was now left abandoned as Taehyung hugged the younger, pressing kisses on his face as the other had already fallen asleep.
Smiling at the younger’s innocent sleeping face, he finally closed his eyes, Falling deep into the slumber.
Nothing feels better than laying the arms of your loved one. In this world full of chaos and bitterness, they have each other, they have families and friends that look out for each other.