๋࣭ ⭑✏ˎˊ˗Chapter 21

The morning sun filtered through the curtains of their hotel suite, casting a warm glow over the room. Jungkook stirred awake earlier than Taehyung, taehyung's body still aching from the events of the previous day. As he turned to his side, his eyes landed on Taehyung’s peaceful yet vulnerable figure, his powerful and cold demeanor now replaced with an unguarded softness. A lump formed in Jungkook’s throat at the sight of his hyung like this. He wiped his teary eyes, taking a deep breath before quietly slipping out of bed.

Moving carefully so he wouldn’t wake Taehyung, Jungkook entered the washroom to freshen up. After washing his face and brushing his teeth, he decided to do something special for Taehyung. For the first time, he prepared two warm cups of milk in the suite’s small kitchen. He placed them on the nightstand before climbing back onto the bed, sitting beside his hyung.

Softly, he shook Taehyung’s shoulder. Taehyung groaned in pain, his voice a husky murmur as he instinctively pulled Jungkook closer. Closer. Closer.

Suddenly, Taehyung bit Jungkook’s neck and ear, causing him to gasp in surprise. His face turned bright red.

“Tae!” Jungkook whined. “Drink your milk now.”

Taehyung smirked despite his pain, his deep voice teasing, “I want to drink your milk ~ not the one in the cup.”

Jungkook’s face burned even redder, his hands flailing as he pouted. “Hyung, don’t tease me like that!”

Chuckling, Taehyung finally took the cup, sipping the warm milk while Jungkook shyly drank his own. Taehyung's chest was still bare, covered only in bandages from his injuries. Jungkook stole a glance at him, concern filling his eyes.

“How are you feeling now?” he asked softly.

Taehyung leaned back against the pillows, exhaling. “A bit better than before. Thanks to you, bunny.”

Jungkook’s pout returned as he hesitated. “Hyung… I have university today, but…”

Taehyung tilted his head. “You should go. Don’t skip because of me.”

Jungkook puffed his cheeks, his pout deepening. “But I want to stay and take care of you.”

Taehyung sighed, unable to resist Jungkook’s adorable expression. He finally smiled. “Alright, alright. You can stay, my lovely bunny.”

Jungkook’s eyes sparkled with joy. He jumped happily, wrapping his arms around Taehyung. “Yay! More time with Taetae hyung!”

Taehyung chuckled, pressing a soft kiss to Jungkook’s cheek. With his help, he slowly got out of bed, wincing slightly but allowing Jungkook to assist him in brushing his teeth, washing his face, and drying off. Jungkook carefully dressed him in comfortable loose jeans and an oversized t-shirt before laying him back in bed.

Settling beside him, Jungkook picked up his new phone—the one Taehyung had gifted him for Valentine’s Day. Admiring it with a gentle smile, he began transferring his contacts and data. Taehyung watched him with quiet amusement.

“You really love that phone, huh?” Taehyung teased.

Jungkook nodded happily. “Because hyung gave it to me!”

While Jungkook was engrossed in setting up his phone, Taehyung ordered Chinese food for breakfast from the hotel’s restaurant. Soon, there was a knock at the door, and Jungkook eagerly went to get the food. He returned to bed, sitting close to Taehyung as he began feeding him carefully, making sure he ate properly.

Taehyung smiled between bites. “Thank you, my sweet bunny.”

Jungkook chuckled. “It’s what boyfriends—or girlfriends—do, right?”

Taehyung chuckled, reaching out to ruffle Jungkook’s soft hair. “You’re the best, Jungkookie.”

The rest of the morning was spent in a cozy warmth, full of gentle touches, laughter, and the kind of love that only grew stronger in the quiet moments shared between them.

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