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The aroma of sizzling garlic and soy sauce fills the kitchen, pulling Taehyung from his spot on the couch like an invisible thread. He pads barefoot into the room, his oversized hoodie swallowing him whole, and there stands Jungkook—apron tied loosely around his waist, sleeves rolled up to his elbows, stirring a pot with that focused intensity that always makes Taehyung’s chest tighten. The counter is a quiet feast of Taehyung’s favorites: bulgogi glistening under the warm light, kimchi jjigae bubbling softly, fresh kimbap rolls lined up neatly, and a bowl of strawberry mochi waiting at the end like a sweet promise.

Jungkook glances up, and his eyes soften the instant they meet Taehyung’s. He sets the spoon down with careful precision, wipes his hands on a towel, and crosses the small space between them. His fingers brush Taehyung’s wrist—light, almost reverent—guiding him to the stool at the island. “Sit,” he murmurs, voice low and steady, like he’s handling something fragile. Taehyung slides onto the seat, heart skittering like it always does when Jungkook looks at him that way—the gaze that lingers a beat too long on Taehyung’s lips, hands hovering as if the air around him might shatter.

Jungkook plates the food with meticulous care: bulgogi piled high but never overwhelming, jjigae ladled into a bowl with steam curling in gentle wisps. He slides the plate in front of Taehyung, then pulls up a stool right beside him, close enough that their knees brush. Without a word, he picks up chopsticks, selects a tender strip of meat, and holds it out. His free hand cups gently under Taehyung’s chin, thumb grazing the edge of his jawline in the softest touch, steadying him like this simple act deserves every ounce of his attention.

Taehyung’s cheeks warm; a flutter twists in his stomach, giddy and nervous all at once, like Christmas night when he was small. He opens his mouth, lets Jungkook feed him, and the flavors burst—rich, perfect, exactly how he likes it, no shortcuts, extra sesame oil just the way he craves. Jungkook watches every chew, every swallow, dark eyes tracing the line of Taehyung’s throat with quiet hunger.

“You know what Jimin said earlier?” Jungkook asks softly, offering the next bite of bulgogi with the same careful reverence. “He was complaining that his new sneakers squeak when he does the spin in practice. Kept stopping every five seconds to glare at them like they betrayed him.”

Taehyung laughs around the mouthful, eyes crinkling. “Classic Jimin. Did he end up taping the soles or just suffer?”

“Both, probably.” Jungkook’s thumb brushes a stray grain of rice from Taehyung’s lower lip, lingering there a second longer than necessary. “He made Hoseok hyung test-walk them across the floor while he filmed it. Looked like a crime scene investigation.”

Taehyung snorts, nearly choking, and Jungkook’s hand immediately moves to his back, rubbing slow, soothing circles. “Careful,” he murmurs, but the corner of his mouth twitches upward. He reaches for a kimbap roll, breaks it gently, holds it out. His other palm settles warm and light on Taehyung’s thigh, thumb tracing absent little arcs.

“Speaking of hyung,” Taehyung says after he swallows, voice a little breathy, “did you see the cat video Yoongi sent in the group chat? That stray he’s been feeding finally let him pet it. Looked so smug about it.”

Jungkook hums, leaning in to offer the jjigae spoonful, breath warm against Taehyung’s cheek. “Yeah. He captioned it ‘progress report’ like it’s a science experiment. I think he’s more proud of that than any award.”

Taehyung giggles, the sound bubbling up bright and nervous, fingers twisting in his hoodie hem. Jungkook’s gaze stays glued to him—soft, aching, drinking in every small expression like he’s memorizing it. He tucks a falling strand of hair behind Taehyung’s ear with aching slowness, fingertips grazing the shell so lightly it raises goosebumps.

“What about that new ramen place Namjoon keeps talking about?” Jungkook continues, voice dropping even quieter, almost conspiratorial. “The one with the black bean jjajangmyeon that’s apparently life-changing. He sent three photos of the bowl last night at 2 a.m. like we needed proof.”

Taehyung nods enthusiastically, chewing another bite. “We should go. All seven of us. Force Jin hyung to stop cooking for one night so we can actually eat out.”

Jungkook chuckles under his breath, the sound rumbling low in his chest. His hand slides up to Taehyung’s nape now, thumb pressing gentle, grounding circles there while he offers the next piece of kimbap. “He’d complain the whole time, then secretly love it.”

The small talk drifts like that—easy, random, looping through the members, old memories, dumb memes from the chat, a half-finished thought about a new game Jungkook wants to try—while Jungkook feeds him bite after bite. Every touch is feather-light, reverent: a slow stroke down Taehyung’s arm, a brief squeeze of his hand around Taehyung’s wrist before letting go, the way his whole body angles toward Taehyung like he can’t bear even an inch of distance.

The mochi comes last. Jungkook breaks off a piece with his fingers, offers it with that small, crinkled-eye smile, shifting closer until their shoulders nearly touch. Taehyung takes it, the strawberry sweetness bursting on his tongue, mind already spinning ahead to the inevitable unraveling, heart pounding with that dizzy, electric mix of surrender and spark.

Jungkook clears the table in front of himself with the same unhurried care he used to plate everything earlier. He stacks the empty bowls and plates neatly to one side, wipes the surface once with a damp cloth, then reaches for the soft throw blanket draped over the back of the nearby chair. He spreads it out across the island countertop, smoothing the edges flat with slow sweeps of his palms.

Taehyung watches, head tilted, a small puzzled smile tugging at his lips. “What are you doing?”

Jungkook glances up, expression perfectly calm, like the answer is the most obvious thing in the world. “Because the table is cold,” he says simply, voice soft and matter-of-fact, as though he’s explaining why the sky is blue.

Taehyung blinks, then lets out a breathy little laugh that trembles at the edges. His heart is already racing faster, that familiar lamb-like flutter blooming wide in his chest—he knows exactly how gently, how thoroughly he’s about to be taken apart and loved back together.

Jungkook pats the blanket once, eyes locking on Taehyung’s with quiet command. “Now come.”

He spreads his thighs wider on the stool, an open invitation, and Taehyung feels the pull like gravity. He slides off his own seat, legs a little shaky with anticipation, and steps right between Jungkook’s knees. The space feels small and safe and electric all at once.

Jungkook’s hands move to Taehyung’s waist first—gentle, thumbs hooking under the elastic of his soft lounge pants and the thin cotton panties beneath. He tugs them down together in one slow drag, fabric pooling at Taehyung’s ankles. Taehyung steps out carefully when Jungkook lifts one foot, then the other, steadying him with a warm palm curled around his calf. The cool air kisses Taehyung’s bare skin, but Jungkook’s gaze is so warm it barely registers.

Then Jungkook stands.

For one heartbeat Taehyung isn’t sure what comes next—his breath catches, eyes wide and searching Jungkook’s face.

Jungkook doesn’t speak. He simply bends, slides both hands under Taehyung’s arms, and lifts him.

The motion is effortless, reverent—like picking up something precious and breakable. Taehyung’s feet leave the floor and suddenly he’s weightless, held high for a suspended second. A rush of childhood memory flickers through him—being scooped up by his dad at six years old after a long day, safe and small and utterly cared for. His arms instinctively loop around Jungkook’s neck, a soft surprised sound escaping his throat.

Jungkook sets him down on the blanket-covered table with infinite gentleness, easing Taehyung onto his back first, then guiding his legs to drape open over the edge. The blanket is soft and warm against his skin, chasing away the chill exactly as promised.

Jungkook sits right back down on the stool, pulling himself close until Taehyung’s thighs bracket his shoulders. His hands settle on the insides of Taehyung’s knees—light, thumbs stroking once in slow arcs—and he just… looks.

His eyes drink in every inch like Taehyung is the only thing left on the menu, the real meal he’s been starving for all along. There’s no rush in the way he leans forward, no greed, only aching tenderness: the way his breath fans warm across Taehyung’s inner thigh, the way his fingers flex gently against soft skin as though memorizing texture, the way his whole body seems to lean in like he can’t get close enough.

Taehyung feels impossibly small and impossibly cherished, spread out like dessert under warm kitchen light. His chest rises and falls quicker now, cheeks flushed, a shy smile trembling on his lips because he knows—he knows—how sweetly, how devastatingly well Jungkook is about to love him.

Jungkook presses the softest kiss to the inside of one knee, then the other, lingering there like he’s saying grace.

And Taehyung melts a little more, heart pounding.

Jungkook’s hands slide up Taehyung’s thighs, warm and sure, until his palms settle firmly on the soft dip of Taehyung’s hips. His fingers curl in, not hard, but with that quiet, possessive strength that always catches Taehyung off guard even when he expects it.

Then Jungkook pulls.

A slow, deliberate tug that forces Taehyung’s pelvis to tilt upward, hips rolling forward until his hole is presented—open, vulnerable, right there in front of Jungkook’s face. The blanket bunches slightly under him from the shift; the cool air hits newly exposed skin and Taehyung gasps, a small, startled sound that melts into a shaky exhale.

He blinks down at Jungkook, wide-eyed, cheeks flaming. The manhandling is sudden enough to jolt him, even though he knew—deep down, he always knows—Jeon Jungkook loves these little power plays. Worst and best thing about them? Taehyung never, ever sees the exact moment coming. There’s no bracing, no mental rehearsal that can dull the electric surprise of being moved exactly how Jungkook wants him.

And now here he is: perched on the edge of the table, legs splayed wide over Jungkook’s broad shoulders, hips locked in place by those strong hands, hole bared and presented like an offering. No hiding. No closing his legs. Just… exposed. For Jungkook.

Jungkook licks his lips—slow, deliberate, the tip of his tongue dragging across the bottom one in a way that makes Taehyung’s stomach flip violently. The sight sends a full-body shiver racing through him; he wants to squirm, wants to snap his thighs shut and curl into a ball somewhere safe and small. Instead he stays right where he is, trembling, because Jungkook’s grip is gentle steel and because—god—because Taehyung wants to be exactly where Jungkook has him.

Jungkook’s eyes are dark, pupils blown wide, drunk on the sight. He looks high, genuinely intoxicated, like Taehyung spread out like this is the only thing that exists in the universe right now. He leans in without breaking eye contact, presses the softest, open-mouthed kiss to the sensitive crease where thigh meets hip. Then another, lower, closer. His lips trail feather-light along the inside of one thigh, then the other, mapping every inch with reverent patience while his thumbs keep stroking slow, soothing arcs over Taehyung’s hipbones.

Taehyung’s breath hitches on every kiss. His fingers clutch at the blanket beneath him, knuckles pale; his whole body feels lit from the inside, buzzing and raw and so, so full of anticipation it borders on ache. Jungkook’s hands never leave his hips—holding, grounding, worshipping—while his mouth continues its slow worship: kisses turning into lingering licks, tongue flicking out just enough to taste skin, warm exhales ghosting over the most sensitive places without quite touching where Taehyung suddenly needs it most.

Taehyung’s head tips back on a soft, helpless whimper, eyes fluttering shut for a second before snapping open again because he can’t bear to miss the way Jungkook looks at him—like he’s the rarest, sweetest thing Jungkook has ever been allowed to have. Every brush of lips, every gentle squeeze of fingers, every slow drag of tongue feels like a promise.

Jungkook’s hands tighten just a fraction on Taehyung’s hips—enough to anchor, never enough to bruise—and then he leans in the last few centimeters.

His face presses forward, nose brushing soft skin first, then lips, then the flat of his tongue dragging slow and broad from perineum to the tight pucker of Taehyung’s hole. One long, reverent lick that makes Taehyung’s entire body jolt like he’s been touched by lightning.

Jungkook doesn’t pull back. He dives in deeper, mouth sealing over Taehyung’s entrance in a wet, open kiss, tongue circling the rim once, twice, before pushing flat and insistent against the center. He licks like he’s savoring something rare and delicate—slow laps that turn into firmer presses, then the pointed tip of his tongue breaching just enough to make Taehyung’s breath punch out in a high, broken sound.

Taehyung squirms instantly. His thighs tremble where they’re draped over Jungkook’s shoulders; his knees bend and try to close on instinct, heels digging uselessly against Jungkook’s back. His hands fly to the blanket, fingers twisting the fabric into knots as his hips twitch upward—half chasing, half fleeing the overwhelming heat of Jungkook’s mouth.

“J-Jungkookie—” The word comes out fractured, barely audible over the wet sounds Jungkook is making, shameless and focused. Taehyung’s breathing turns uneven, shallow little pants that hitch every time Jungkook’s tongue curls inside him, pushing deeper, stretching him open with slow, deliberate thrusts.

He tries to push himself backward on the table, palms sliding against the blanket, desperate for even an inch of distance because it’s too much—being spread like this on the actual dining table where they just ate dinner, legs spreading wide, hole presented and eaten like he really is the main course. His face burns so hot he feels feverish, shyness clawing up his throat until he thinks he might actually dissolve into the wood beneath him.

But Jungkook never listens.

Not once.

Not when it’s about this.

He only ever stops if Taehyung’s safety is at risk—sharp word, genuine flinch, anything that crosses from pleasure-pain into real hurt. Shyness? Overwhelm? Feeling so exposed he wants to hide forever? That’s never been reason enough for Jungkook to pull away. If anything, it makes him more attentive, more careful in the subtlest ways: the way his thumbs keep stroking soothing arcs over Taehyung’s hipbones even as he holds him exactly where he wants him, the way he hums low and approving against Taehyung’s skin every time Taehyung whimpers, the way he angles his head just so to give Taehyung the deepest pressure without ever letting him escape the sensation.

Jungkook’s tongue pushes in again—deeper this time, curling on the withdrawal—and Taehyung’s back arches off the table with a choked sob. His legs try to snap shut again; Jungkook simply presses his shoulders forward, broad and unyielding, keeping Taehyung open while his hands slide up to grip the undersides of Taehyung’s thighs, spreading him wider, holding him steady.

“Stay,” Jungkook murmurs against him, voice muffled and wrecked, vibrating right into Taehyung’s core. It’s not a command barked out—it’s quiet, almost pleading, laced with so much adoration it hurts. Like staying open for him is the greatest gift Taehyung could give.

Taehyung’s body melts back down, thighs quivering but no longer fighting. Tears prick at the corners of his eyes from the intensity, from how full he feels already just from Jungkook’s tongue, from how loved he feels in the middle of being ruined so gently. His hands unclench from the blanket and reach down instead, fingers threading into Jungkook’s hair—not pulling away, just holding on, grounding himself in the soft strands while Jungkook keeps eating him like he’s starving and Taehyung is the only thing that will ever satisfy him.

Jungkook groans low in his throat, the sound rumbling through Taehyung’s body, and presses even closer—nose buried against sensitive skin, tongue working in slow, filthy circles now, then thrusting again, deep and possessive. 

His eyes are half-lidded and glassy when he pulls back for a single breath just to look at Taehyung’s face some more, lips shiny and swollen, staring at Taehyung’s hole like it’s a miracle he’s allowed to touch. Then he dives right back in, licking deeper, sucking gently, worshipping with every flick and thrust until Taehyung is nothing but a sweet, writhing mess on the table, legs shaking, breath sobbing, completely and utterly his.

Jungkook pulls his face back slowly, reluctantly, like it physically pains him to leave the warmth of Taehyung’s body. His lips are glossy, chin slick, eyes heavy-lidded and dark with something that looks dangerously close to worship. He doesn’t wipe his mouth. He just reaches into the pocket of his sweatpants—calm, practiced, no fumbling—and pulls out a small, familiar bottle of lube.

Of course he had it there already.

Taehyung watches every movement with wide, glassy eyes, chest rising and falling too fast. He looks exactly like a lamb that’s finally realized the shepherd has led it straight to the altar—soft, trembling, resigned in the sweetest way. His thighs quiver where they’re still draped open; he doesn’t try to close them anymore. He just stares as Jungkook clicks the cap open with his thumb, pours a generous amount onto two fingers, then rubs them together to warm it. The clear liquid catches the kitchen light, glistening like liquid promise.

Jungkook stands then, rising smooth and tall until he’s hovering over Taehyung. Their faces are inches apart; Taehyung has to tilt his head back against the blanket to meet his gaze. Jungkook’s free hand comes up first—cups the side of Taehyung’s face with aching tenderness, thumb brushing over the apple of his cheek—and leans in to press the softest kiss there, right on the flushed skin. It’s so gentle it almost feels innocent, except for the way his other hand is already moving.

One slick finger circles Taehyung’s rim once, teasing the sensitive edge, then presses in slow, steady, no hesitation. Taehyung’s breath catches sharp and high; his eyes never leave Jungkook’s face. He keeps looking—can’t look away—even as the intrusion stretches him open, warm and careful and so deep already. His breathing turns uneven, little hitches that make his lips part on soft, helpless sounds.

Jungkook watches him right back, expression soft but unyielding, like he’s memorizing every flicker across Taehyung’s face. He adds the second finger without warning—slides them in together, slow but firm, curling just enough to brush that spot inside that makes Taehyung’s hips jerk involuntarily.

Taehyung’s hands fly down on instinct, fingers wrapping around Jungkook’s wrist to hold on, to ground himself in the flex of muscle and tendon as Jungkook works him open. His grip is shaky, desperate, nails digging in a little.

Jungkook only smiles down at him.

It’s slow, crooked, devastating—the smile of the devil himself if the devil were stupidly, hopelessly in love. His eyes crinkle at the corners; there’s nothing cruel in it, only dark, possessive adoration.

Then he leans down and connects their lips.

The kiss is deep from the first touch—open-mouthed, languid, tasting faintly of Taehyung himself. Jungkook’s other hand slides up to cradle the back of Taehyung’s neck, fingers threading into his hair, supporting his head and shoulders so he doesn’t have to strain, so he can just melt into it. He holds Taehyung like something fragile and priceless even as his fingers inside keep moving—scissoring gently, then thrusting slow and deliberate, curling again and again against that perfect spot with ruthless precision.

Taehyung whimpers into the kiss, the sound muffled against Jungkook’s mouth. His legs tremble harder; his hips rock up in tiny, helpless little motions he can’t control. The pleasure builds too fast, too sharp—coiling tight in his belly, threatening to snap right there on the dinner table with nothing but Jungkook’s fingers and that steady, loving gaze pinning him in place.

Jungkook doesn’t speed up. He doesn’t need to. He just keeps the rhythm steady, deep, knowing—pushing Taehyung closer and closer to the edge with every careful stroke, every curl, every brush against his prostate. His thumb on Taehyung’s neck strokes soothing circles even as his fingers inside work him mercilessly toward release.

Taehyung’s eyes flutter, half-lidded now, tears clinging to his lashes from how good it feels, how overwhelming. He’s terrified—in the sweetest, most delicious way—that Jungkook is going to make him come like this: spread open on their kitchen island, legs shaking, mouth kissed swollen, held so tenderly he can’t even think of hiding.

Taehyung’s lips part against Jungkook’s, the kiss breaking into wet, gasping breaths as the pleasure coils tighter, unbearable. His fingers dig harder into Jungkook’s wrist, trembling, pleading without words at first. Then the words tumble out, fractured and desperate.

“Jungkookie—I’m—I’m gonna come—”

Jungkook doesn’t slow. Doesn’t even pause. His fingers keep their steady, devastating rhythm—curling, thrusting, pressing right where Taehyung needs it most. He pulls back just enough to murmur against Taehyung’s mouth, voice low and wrecked with affection.

“Then come.”

Taehyung’s eyes widen, a panicked little sound escaping him. He shakes his head weakly, hips jerking despite himself. “But—the kitchen—it’s dirty—”

The words barely leave his mouth before Jungkook’s free hand shoots up. He grabs Taehyung’s jaw—firm, not rough—tilting his face so their eyes lock. At the same moment his fingers inside speed up, intensify, driving deeper and faster with ruthless precision. Taehyung’s whole body jolts with every thrust; his back arches off the table, thighs shaking violently, the blanket bunching and sliding beneath him as Jungkook works him open and apart like he’s trying to rearrange him from the inside.

Jungkook’s gaze is dark fire, unblinking.

“Never ever use that word for your pretty self. Am I understood, sweetheart?”

Taehyung can only nod frantically, mouth open on silent gasps because the intensity is swallowing him whole. His body rocks with every brutal, loving plunge of Jungkook’s fingers; he’s shaking so hard the table creaks faintly under them.

Jungkook’s thumb strokes once along Taehyung’s cheek—gentle, reverent—even as his hand below never falters.

“I asked you a question, pretty,” he says, voice velvet-soft but edged with command. “It’d be rude not to answer.”

And then his fingers speed up even more—impossibly faster, curling harder, hitting that spot over and over with merciless accuracy.

Taehyung’s vision blurs. His legs kick uselessly; his hands scrabble at Jungkook’s wrist, at his shoulders, anywhere to hold on. “Y-yes—un-unders-stood—”

The words break into a sob as it hits.

He comes hard—shattering, helpless—spilling hot and messy over Jungkook’s hand, streaking across the blanket beneath him, dripping onto the smooth surface of the table. His whole body convulses, back bowing so sharply it lifts his shoulders clear off the wood for a heartbeat before he collapses back down, trembling, gasping, wrecked in the sweetest way.

Jungkook only starts pulling his hand back when Taehyung is truly done—when the last weak pulse has faded and Taehyung’s body finally sags, boneless and quivering, against the blanket. The withdrawal is slow, deliberate; his fingers slip free with a soft, wet sound that echoes in the quiet kitchen, obscene and intimate all at once. Taehyung flinches at it, a tiny, involuntary twitch of his hips, cheeks burning hotter.

Jungkook doesn’t hesitate. He brings his slick hand down to the same blanket bunched under Taehyung’s hips and wipes it there—casual, unhurried, like it’s the most natural thing in the world to clean himself on the evidence of what he just did to Taehyung. Then he turns that same hand to Taehyung’s stomach, wiping away the streaks of come that painted his skin in messy ribbons. The touch is gentle, almost clinical in its care, thumb circling once to make sure every trace is gone before he lets his palm rest flat over Taehyung’s navel, warm and grounding.

He reaches to the side without looking away from Taehyung’s face. The glass of water—already there on the table from earlier, condensation still beading on the outside—comes into his hand. Jungkook slides his clean arm behind Taehyung’s neck, cradling the back of his head with infinite tenderness, fingers threading into damp hair to support him as he lifts Taehyung just enough to bring the rim to his lips.

“Drink,” he murmurs, voice low and soft.

Taehyung parts his lips obediently. Cool water slides down his throat in small, careful sips; he swallows around the dryness, eyes never leaving Jungkook’s. A few drops escape the corner of his mouth; Jungkook catches them with his thumb, wipes them away like they’re precious. When Taehyung has had enough, Jungkook lowers the glass slowly, sets it aside with the same quiet precision he does everything.

Then his hands move to the hem of Taehyung’s oversized hoodie—the only thing still covering him, bunched awkwardly around his ribs from earlier writhing. Jungkook gathers the fabric in both hands and peels it up and off in one smooth motion, guiding Taehyung’s arms through the sleeves like he’s undressing something fragile. The hoodie drops to the floor somewhere behind them.

Now Taehyung is completely naked.

Before, the hoodie had at least given the illusion of partial coverage—chest hidden, some shred of modesty clinging to him even while his hole was being eaten open on their dinner table. But dignity was never really part of this equation anyway. Spread out like this, legs still draped over the edge, thighs trembling, hole still slick and sensitive from Jungkook’s tongue and fingers—he feels more exposed than he ever has, more seen, more owned.

Jungkook reaches for his own shirt next. He grips the back collar with one hand and pulls it over his head in a single, fluid motion. The fabric whispers as it falls away, revealing the familiar planes of muscle Taehyung knows by heart: the broad shoulders, the defined chest, the sharp cut of abs that flex under warm kitchen light. Taehyung’s breath hitches unevenly at the sight. He knows the weight of that body—how it pins him down so perfectly, how every inch of it feels like safety and ruin at the same time. He knows what’s coming: being folded under all that strength again, held open, taken apart until he can’t remember his own name.

His legs stay spread. He doesn’t even try to close them.

He knows Jungkook won’t let him.

The command is unspoken but ironclad—those dark eyes flick down once, possessive, approving, and Taehyung’s thighs tremble harder in response. His chest rises and falls too fast, breaths shallow and ragged; the simple act of watching Jungkook bare himself is enough to make heat coil low in his belly again, too soon, too sensitive. A soft, helpless whimper catches in his throat—he tries to swallow it down but it escapes anyway, small and needy.

Jungkook hears it.

He steps closer, bare torso brushing the insides of Taehyung’s knees as he leans over him again. One hand plants on the table beside Taehyung’s hip for balance; the other cups Taehyung’s jaw, tilting his face up so their eyes lock.

“Still with me, baby?” Jungkook asks quietly, thumb stroking the corner of Taehyung’s mouth. His voice is wrecked, thick with want, but the question is gentle—checking, always checking.

Taehyung nods, eyes glassy, lips parted on another shaky breath. He feels like that lamb again—heart pounding, body offered, knowing exactly how sweetly, how thoroughly he’s about to be slaughtered and loved through every second of it.

Jungkook’s smile is small, devastating.

“Good,” he breathes.

Then he lowers himself, slow and deliberate, until his chest presses warm against Taehyung’s, skin on skin, weight settling just enough to make Taehyung feel claimed without being crushed. His mouth finds Taehyung’s in a kiss that starts soft—almost chaste—before deepening into something hungrier, slower, like he’s tasting the aftershocks still trembling through him.

Taehyung melts under him, arms looping around Jungkook’s neck, legs falling open wider on instinct.

Ready.

Always ready for whatever Jungkook wants to do to him next.

Jungkook’s hand moves to the waistband of his own sweatpants. He hooks his thumbs under the elastic and shoves them down in one slow, deliberate motion—along with his boxers—until they pool at his ankles. He steps out of them without breaking eye contact, kicking the fabric aside like it’s nothing.

Taehyung watches every second of it.

His eyes are wide, glassy, fixed on the thick length now freed—hard, flushed, already glistening at the tip. His stomach flutters warm and tight, a fresh wave of heat pooling low despite how oversensitive he still is from coming apart minutes ago. His breath stutters; he can’t look away, can’t even blink as Jungkook steps closer again, bare skin brushing the insides of Taehyung’s thighs.

Jungkook leans over him once more, one hand planting beside Taehyung’s head for balance, the other guiding himself forward. The blunt head presses right against Taehyung’s slick, softened rim—warm, insistent, not pushing in yet, just resting there like a promise. Taehyung’s hole flutters around nothing, still open and sensitive from earlier; the contact makes him gasp softly.

Jungkook dips his head and presses a long, lingering kiss to Taehyung’s temple—soft lips, steady breath, the faintest brush of tongue against sweat-damp skin.

Then he presses in.

Slow.

So slow it’s almost cruel.

The stretch starts immediately—thick, burning in the best way—and Taehyung’s hands fly to Jungkook’s biceps, nails digging in as his body instinctively tenses. He’s hanging on for dear life, fingers trembling, legs shaking where they’re still spread wide around Jungkook’s hips.

Jungkook’s free hand slides down to Taehyung’s hip, palm flat and warm, massaging in slow, soothing circles—thumb pressing into the soft dip beside his hipbone, fingers splaying wide to hold him steady. He keeps sinking in, inch by careful inch, ignoring the way Taehyung’s breath hitches higher and higher.

“Wait—Jungkook, I—” Taehyung’s voice cracks, small and frantic. His hips twitch like he wants to pull away and push closer at the same time.

Jungkook doesn’t stop.

He just kisses Taehyung’s temple again, softer this time, murmuring low against his skin. “Breathe, baby.”

Taehyung tries. He really tries. But the fullness is overwhelming—too much too soon after everything else—and another plea spills out. “Wait—Jungkook—wait—”

His voice pitches up, desperate, hands scrabbling at Jungkook’s shoulders now, trying to create space, trying to slow him down. His thighs tremble violently; tears prick at the corners of his eyes again from the intensity, from how deep Jungkook already is.

Jungkook never listens.

Not when it’s just this—just Taehyung squirming, whimpering, fighting for his life under him like a pinned butterfly. He only ever stops for one thing: if it hurts. Everything else—the overwhelmed gasps, the pleading, the way Taehyung’s body shakes and clenches —Jungkook reads as need, as surrender, as the exact thing Taehyung craves even when he’s too shy or too full to admit it.

But he never lets Taehyung’s head knock against the table. Never lets his back arch too sharply without support. Never lets his legs tremble unsupported. Every tiny adjustment is a shield—subtle, constant, woven into every movement.

 Jungkook presses the rest of the way in.

One long, unrelenting slide until he’s buried to the hilt, hips flush against Taehyung’s ass, balls pressed tight to skin. Taehyung’s back arches off the table with a broken sob; his legs kick once, uselessly, before falling open wider on instinct. His hole clenches hard around the intrusion—fluttering, gripping, trying to adjust—and Jungkook groans low in his throat, the sound vibrating through both of them.

Jungkook stays still for a long moment, letting Taehyung feel every inch, every throb. His hand keeps massaging Taehyung’s hip—slow, firm circles that never stop—while the other cups the back of Taehyung’s neck again, thumb stroking along his jaw.

“Shh,” he whispers, lips brushing Taehyung’s forehead now. “You’re taking me so well. My pretty baby. Just feel me—let me fill you up.”

Taehyung’s breaths come in ragged little pants against Jungkook’s collarbone. He just clings—arms wrapped tight around Jungkook’s neck, legs trembling but staying open, body slowly, sweetly yielding around the stretch.

Then—only then—does he start to move.

His palm slides up Taehyung’s side, broad and warm, cupping over his ribs like he’s shielding the fragile cage of them from the force of his own body rocking beneath. When Taehyung’s legs kick once—weak, overwhelmed—Jungkook hooks one arm under Taehyung’s knee, lifting it higher, draping it securely over his elbow so the muscle doesn’t strain, so Taehyung doesn’t have to hold the position himself. The hold is gentle steel: open, exposed, but cradled.

Jungkook’s thrusts remain unyielding in their gentleness—each one a slow, profound glide that sinks him deeper, stretching Taehyung open until there’s no space left unfilled, no breath unshared. The blanket beneath them clings damply to Taehyung’s skin, the kitchen air thick with the scent of their mingled sweat and the faint, lingering spice of dinner long forgotten. Jungkook’s body covers him like a vow, chest pressed flush to Taehyung’s, the steady thrum of his heartbeat echoing through them both as hips roll forward again, dragging a low, involuntary whimper from Taehyung’s throat.

Taehyung’s fingers tangle deeper in Jungkook’s hair, pulling him closer without words—his eyes wide and shimmering, lashes wet, gazing up with that unfiltered trust that makes him look untouched by the world, even as his body yields so completely. His legs tremble around Jungkook’s waist, heels hooking loosely at the small of his back, not to control but to hold on, like a fragile thing seeking shelter in the storm of sensation. A soft, breathy sound escapes him with every thrust—high and pure, almost a sigh, his cheeks flushing deeper as if the pleasure embarrasses him even while he chases it with tiny, instinctive lifts of his hips.

Jungkook’s hand weaves through Taehyung’s hair, fingers curling tenderly at the roots—not tugging, but cradling, stroking in rhythmic waves that mirror the slow pulse of their bodies. His other palm massages the taut line of Taehyung’s neck, thumbs pressing into the soft hollows there, easing away any lingering tension with deliberate care. He leans in closer, nose brushing Taehyung’s, breaths mingling hot and ragged.

“My light,” Jungkook whispers against his lips, voice thick with reverence, each word weighted like a prayer. “My universe.” His hips grind deeper on the next thrust, cock dragging hot and thick along Taehyung’s inner walls, pressing relentlessly against that hidden spot that makes Taehyung’s toes curl and his breath shatter into a delicate gasp.

Taehyung’s hands slide down Jungkook’s back, nails grazing lightly over sweat-slicked muscle—not scratching, but tracing with feather-soft innocence, like he’s mapping something sacred. His hole clenches tight around Jungkook, fluttering with every withdrawal, slick sounds filling the space between them as lube and earlier release ease the way. A shiver runs through him, his thighs parting wider on their own, knees falling open like petals under sun, exposing himself more, trusting Jungkook to fill the vulnerability with nothing but adoration.

Jungkook’s mouth trails down, lips pressing open-mouthed kisses along Taehyung’s jaw, tongue flicking out to taste the salt of his skin—slow, savoring, as if Taehyung’s very essence is ambrosia. “My soul’s true home,” he murmurs into the curve of Taehyung’s neck, teeth grazing ever so lightly before soothing with a kiss. “My whole sky.” He shifts his angle slightly, cock curving upward on the next deep plunge, rubbing firm and insistent against Taehyung’s prostate until sparks dance behind Taehyung’s closed eyelids, his body arching up in a silent plea.

Taehyung’s whimpers grow softer, more melodic—innocent little mewls that bubble up unbidden, his face turning to hide in Jungkook’s shoulder, lips brushing the skin there in shy, accidental kisses. His arms loop around Jungkook’s neck fully now, clinging with that childlike need for closeness, body rocking in perfect, unspoken harmony as heat builds low in his belly again, coiling tight from the friction, the fullness, the way Jungkook’s length throbs hot inside him with every heartbeat.

Jungkook’s fingers tighten in Taehyung’s hair just enough to tilt his head back, exposing the line of his throat for more worshipful kisses—sucking gently at the pulse point, then licking a slow stripe up to his ear. “My forever,” he breathes, voice breaking with raw emotion as his hips snap forward once more, deeper, hotter, the slap of skin on skin mingling with Taehyung’s breathless cry. “my miracle, my beloved.”

Taehyung’s response is a soft, trembling keen—his body melting further, legs wrapping higher around Jungkook’s waist, pulling him impossibly closer as pleasure crests in waves, innocent surrender wrapped in the heat of their joined forms.

Taehyung feels it in every bone, every trembling inch of skin pressed to skin—Jungkook above him, around him, inside him like he’s carving a permanent place there. Every brutal snap of hips forward rocks Taehyung’s body backward—hard, relentless, the kind of force that would send him sliding clear across the kitchen floor, through the living room, into the bedroom wall if Jungkook weren’t anchoring him with iron arms and unshakeable grip. One hand splays wide across Taehyung’s lower spine, palm hot and steady, keeping him pinned exactly where he wants him; the other cups the nape of his neck, fingers curled protectively so his head never knocks on the table, no matter how violently his body arches.

Taehyung’s breaths come in shattered little gasps against Jungkook’s collarbone, lips brushing skin every time he tries to inhale. He’s drowning in it—the stretch, the heat, the way Jungkook’s cock drives so deep it feels like it’s rearranging him from the inside out. Each thrust bottoms out with a wet, filthy sound that makes his ears burn; the head drags slow and deliberate on the pull-back, catching every ridge of sensitive flesh before slamming home again, grinding against that spot until white sparks burst behind Taehyung’s closed lids. His own cock, trapped between their slick stomachs, leaks steadily—untouched, throbbing in time with every punishing roll of Jungkook’s hips. He can’t even think to reach for it; his arms are wrapped tight around Jungkook’s neck, clinging like vines, fingers knotted in damp hair because letting go isn’t an option.

“Jungkookie…” The name slips out again—soft, wrecked, barely louder than a breath. Taehyung doesn’t know if he’s asking for more or for mercy; he just knows he needs to say it, needs to feel the shape of it in his mouth while this man—this man—owns him so completely.

Jungkook answers instantly, voice low and molten against his ear. “Right here, my love.” He punctuates the words with a particularly deep grind, holding there, letting Taehyung feel every thick pulse inside him. “Always right here, baby.”

And Taehyung believes it.

This is the same man who once flew fourteen hours across two oceans because Taehyung’s voice cracked on a late-night call and said “I miss you too much.” The same man who’d rearranged entire schedules, canceled plans, crossed borders without hesitation if Taehyung so much as breathed the word need. The same man who now holds him like he’s made of glass and fire at once—fucking him raw and ruthless on their dining table while still making sure Taehyung’s head stays cushioned, his back doesn’t bruise, his legs don’t cramp from being spread so wide for so long.

Jungkook doesn’t pull out. He simply tightens his hold and lifts Taehyung straight off the dining table in one fluid, possessive motion—arms locked under his thighs and around his waist like iron bands wrapped in velvet. Taehyung’s legs snap around Jungkook’s hips on instinct, ankles crossing at the small of his back, body folding into him so perfectly it feels inevitable. The shift alone forces Jungkook deeper—deeper than before—the thick length sinking in to the root with a slow, inexorable glide that stretches Taehyung open all over again.

Taehyung’s breath punches out in a high, broken sound. His tummy bloats instantly, visibly rounding under the pressure of Jungkook buried so deep the head kisses the furthest wall inside him. It feels like his insides are being rearranged, like his belly might split open from the sheer fullness. Heat coils vicious and immediate, pleasure spiking so sharp it whites out everything else.

He comes.

Right there—suspended in Jungkook’s arms, impaled to the hilt, untouched cock jerking and spurting hot across both their stomachs in thick, helpless ropes. His hole clamps down like a vice, spasming wildly around Jungkook’s cock, milking with desperate, fluttering pulses as the orgasm rips through him. Tears flood his eyes again; his fingers dig into Jungkook’s shoulders, clinging so hard his nails leave red crescents. A soft, shattered whimper escapes—half sob, half plea—because it’s too much, too good, too full.

The word “stop” flickers on his tongue again—automatic, overwhelmed—but he bites it back so hard he tastes copper. He remembers the last time: Jungkook’s hand snapping to his jaw, eyes flashing dark and dangerous, voice low and lethal. The memory sears. So he swallows it down. Decides right then—he’ll come exactly where Jungkook wants, when Jungkook wants. He gives up at this point.

Jungkook feels it—the way Taehyung melts heavier into his hold, thighs loosening around his waist, hole fluttering in soft, submissive pulses. A low, approving hum rumbles from Jungkook’s chest. He keeps Taehyung suspended there, cock still throbbing deep inside, letting him ride the aftershocks while he leans in and kisses the trembling point of Taehyung’s chin—soft, reverent—then trails lower to suck gently at the sensitive skin under his jaw, right where his pulse hammers wildly.

Taehyung’s head falls back, offering more throat, more everything, body trembling in Jungkook’s unyielding grip.

Then Jungkook tightens his hold even more—arms like steel now, locking Taehyung flush against his chest, hips pinned so there’s no escape, no room to breathe without feeling every inch of Jungkook inside him. Taehyung knows what’s coming; he can feel the subtle shift in Jungkook’s breathing, the way his cock swells thicker, the faint tremor in those powerful thighs. He wraps his arms tighter around Jungkook’s neck, face buried in the crook of his shoulder, bracing himself.

Jungkook exhales once—ragged, reverent—then comes.

Warmth floods Taehyung’s core in thick, pulsing spurts—deep, endless, painting his insides until he feels swollen, claimed, filled beyond capacity. Each throb drags a soft, high whimper from Taehyung’s throat; his hole flutters helplessly, trying to take every drop, body shaking violently in Jungkook’s locked embrace. The heat spreads low in his stomach, blooming outward, making his tummy feel even fuller, even rounder, like Jungkook is marking him from the inside out.

Jungkook keeps rocking—gentle, shallow grinds now—milking the last of his release into Taehyung while his mouth stays pressed to the side of his neck, kissing, licking, breathing him in like he’s trying to memorize the taste of total surrender.

Taehyung clings—legs locked, arms wound tight, face hidden in Jungkook’s throat—trembling, spent, utterly owned.

Jungkook doesn’t set Taehyung down right away.

He keeps him wrapped around his body—legs locked at the small of his back, arms wound tight around his neck—while he walks them slowly through the apartment. Every step is measured, careful, so the movement inside Taehyung stays gentle, shallow rocks that ease rather than jolt. Taehyung’s face stays buried in the crook of Jungkook’s neck, breaths soft and uneven, lips brushing skin every time he exhales. He’s still trembling faintly, body loose and heavy with the kind of exhaustion that comes after being so thoroughly taken apart.

Jungkook carries him into the bedroom without a word, only the quiet sound of bare feet on hardwood and the faint rustle of their breathing. He lowers them both onto the bed in one fluid motion—Taehyung first, cradled against the pillows, then Jungkook following, never once slipping out until he’s sure Taehyung is settled. Only then does he ease back slowly, careful inch by careful inch, until he slips free with a soft, wet sound that makes Taehyung whimper quietly.

Taehyung’s limbs feel heavy, loose, but not yet fully adrift—he’s still present enough that when Jungkook reaches for the water bottle again, Taehyung turns his face away slightly, a small, tired shake of his head.

“Jungkookie… later,” he mumbles, voice soft and slurry, lashes fluttering. “I’m okay. Just wanna sleep.”

Jungkook doesn’t answer with words at first. He simply cups the back of Taehyung’s head—gentle, steady—and brings the bottle to his lips again, tilting it just enough that a few drops touch his mouth.

“Small sips first,” he says quietly, thumb brushing Taehyung’s lower lip to guide him. “You need it, baby. Humor me.”

Taehyung’s brows pinch in faint protest, but his lips part anyway—instinct, trust—and he takes the tiniest swallow, then another. Jungkook keeps the bottle steady, never forcing, but never retreating either. When Taehyung tries to pull back after the third sip, Jungkook’s free hand slides to his nape, holding him lightly in place.

“One more,” he murmurs, voice low and warm, almost a lullaby. “For me.”

Taehyung exhales through his nose, a tiny sound of surrender, and drinks the last sip. Only then does Jungkook lower the bottle, cap it, and set it on the nightstand. He presses a kiss to Taehyung’s forehead—lingering, grounding—before reaching for the warm cloth.

Taehyung immediately tries to roll away again—this time more insistently—thighs pressing together, one hand fluttering down to cover himself. “No… later…”

Jungkook catches his wrist gently—fingers wrapping around it like a bracelet—and brings it to his lips for a soft kiss to the pulse point. Then he guides Taehyung’s hand back to the mattress, palm open, fingers laced with his own for a heartbeat before releasing.

“I know you’re tired,” Jungkook says, voice barely above a whisper. “But we need to make sure you’re comfortable, baby.”

Taehyung’s bottom lip trembles. He shakes his head once—small, almost imperceptible—but doesn’t speak. Jungkook parts his thighs with careful hands—thumbs stroking the sensitive inner skin in slow, soothing arcs until the muscles loosen under his touch. Taehyung’s breath catches, a tiny, broken sound escaping as the warm cloth makes first contact.

One hand slides under Taehyung’s lower back, lifting him just enough to ease the angle, while the other continues the slow, careful cleaning: between his cheeks, along the tender rim, wiping away every trace of slick and come with reverent patience.

Taehyung’s eyes flutter shut. His protests dissolve into soft, hiccuping breaths—high and sweet, almost sobs but not quite. His fingers unclench from the sheets; his thighs fall open wider on their own. The last bit of resistance melts away like sugar in warm tea.

Jungkook keeps the cloth moving in the slowest, softest arcs—warm fabric gliding over Taehyung’s most tender places with the kind of care reserved for something infinitely precious. Taehyung’s thighs tremble once more under the gentle pressure, a final, fragile quiver, and then—

The slip happens all at once.

It’s not gradual. It’s sudden, complete, like a thread finally snapping under the lightest touch. Taehyung’s breath catches on a tiny, trembling inhale—high and sweet—and then everything in him unwinds. His eyes flutter shut and stay shut; lashes dark against flushed cheeks. His mouth parts on a long, dreamy exhale that turns into the softest, most vulnerable whimper Jungkook has ever heard from him. His fingers, which had been weakly clutching the sheets, open completely—palms up. His thighs fall open wider without resistance, knees splaying naturally, hips tilting up in quiet offering even though there’s no demand for it. 

 His whole body softens into the mattress like warm wax, spine curving in a gentle, helpless arch toward Jungkook’s hands.

He’s floating now—deep, deep under—nothing left but the absolute certainty that Jungkook will catch every piece of him.

Jungkook’s heart stutters. Fondness crashes through him so hard it almost hurts. His own breath comes out shaky, quiet, and that small, private smile curves his lips again—soft, aching, utterly wrecked with love.

“My sweet little baby,” he whispers, voice barely audible, thick with adoration. He leans down immediately, pressing the gentlest kiss to Taehyung’s closed eyelid, then the bridge of his nose, then the very corner of his mouth. 

He doesn’t rush the rest of the cleaning. If anything, he slows even more—every stroke of the cloth deliberate, reverent, tracing the swollen rim with feather-light pressure, wiping away every trace until Taehyung is clean and soothed. Taehyung doesn’t twitch. Doesn’t sigh. He just breathes—long, slow, peaceful pulls that fill the quiet room like lullaby notes.

When the cloth is set aside, Jungkook warms the oil between his palms again—longer than necessary, making sure it’s perfect temperature—and starts the massage. He begins at Taehyung’s feet: thumbs pressing into the arches, working up the calves in long, gliding strokes that melt every last tremor away. Up to the thighs—gentle kneading around the faint marks he left earlier, soothing the skin without lingering. Across the hips, slow circles over the sharp bones. Over the stomach—his palm flattens there first, warm and steady, feeling the faint rise and fall, the lingering softness from being so full. Thumbs trace tiny, protective spirals just below Taehyung’s navel, as if he’s shielding that tender place from even the air itself.

Taehyung’s only response is a tiny, dreamy hum—barely there, more vibration than sound—and Jungkook’s chest tightens with something fierce and quiet.

He keeps one hand on Taehyung at all times now—never breaking contact. When he reaches for the duvet, his other palm stays flat on Taehyung’s sternum, feeling the slow heartbeat beneath. He drapes the blanket over Taehyung first—tucking it around his shoulders with careful fingers, smoothing it down his arms, his sides, his legs, making sure every inch is cocooned in warmth. Only then does he slide the rest over himself.

He settles behind Taehyung—chest to back, legs tangling, arm wrapping around his waist to hold him impossibly close. His palm rests over Taehyung’s heart again—feeling every soft thump—while his other hand finds Taehyung’s hair. Fingers card through the strands in long, endless passes: scalp to ends, slow and hypnotic, the rhythm matching Taehyung’s breathing perfectly.

Taehyung curls tighter into him without conscious thought—cheek pressing to the pillow Jungkook has already fluffed just right, face nuzzling under Jungkook’s chin, one hand lifting weakly to rest over Jungkook’s where it lies on his chest. His fingers curl loosely around Jungkook’s wrist—like even in this deep, hazy place he needs to know his baby is still being held.

Jungkook kisses the crown of his head—soft, lingering—then the shell of his ear.

“My sweet little baby,” he breathes, voice cracking just the tiniest bit with how much he loves him. “You did so good for me. So perfect. So mine.”

He keeps stroking Taehyung’s hair. Keeps his arm locked around him. Keeps his palm over Taehyung’s heart—feeling every slow, peaceful beat like it’s his own.

Taehyung shifts first—slow, languid, like even moving takes the last of his strength. He turns in Jungkook’s arms, rolling until his chest presses to Jungkook’s, one leg sliding over Jungkook’s hip in a sleepy, instinctive drape. His face tucks under Jungkook’s chin for a second, then tilts back so those huge, glassy, devastating eyes can find Jungkook’s in the dim light.

Taehyung’s eyes are still half-open, heavy-lidded and glassy, fighting to stay focused on Jungkook’s face. His lashes flutter every few seconds like they’re too heavy to lift, each blink slower than the last. Exhaustion clings to him visibly—shoulders slack, breaths long and trembling, body melting deeper into Jungkook’s chest even as his hips give another tiny, instinctive twitch forward. He’s trying so hard not to drift off, trying to stay present.

His fingers tremble where they clutch Jungkook’s wrist—weak, clinging, like letting go would mean losing the last thread tethering him here. Another soft, needy roll of his hips against Jungkook’s thigh; another flutter from his hole, empty and aching, clenching around nothing with greedy little pulses that make his breath hitch high in his throat.

“Jungkookie…” The name comes out slurred, barely audible, cracked with fatigue and want. His voice is so small it hurts. “No more?” He blinks up again—those wide, shimmering eyes searching Jungkook’s face with heartbreaking hope, lashes wet, cheeks flushed dark. 

He trails off into a shaky exhale, head lolling forward until his forehead rests against Jungkook’s collarbone. His body shivers once—full-body, helpless—then tries to arch closer anyway, hips canting in one last feeble grind. A soft, broken whimper escapes when the movement only reminds him how sore and sensitive he is everywhere.

Jungkook’s heart twists. He cups Taehyung’s face with both hands—thumbs stroking slow arcs under his eyes, wiping away the dampness there—and tilts his chin up so their gazes lock.

“My sweet little baby,” he whispers, voice so low and tender it feels like a secret shared between heartbeats. 

He kisses Taehyung’s forehead—long, lingering—then the tip of his nose, then the trembling corner of his mouth. Every touch is feather-light, reverent, like he’s handling something made of spun glass and starlight.

“You’ve already given me everything tonight, perfect. Am I understood?” Jungkook continues softly, lips brushing Taehyung’s as he speaks. 

Taehyung’s breath catches—sharp, needy. His hole flutters hard again; a fresh bead of precome leaks from his soft cock, smearing against Jungkook’s thigh. He nods once—tiny, frantic.

“No more tonight, love,” he murmurs against Taehyung’s cheek. “You’re shaking. Your pretty eyes can’t stay open anymore.”

Taehyung’s pout forms—full, trembling, the sweetest thing Jungkook has ever seen. He tries to argue, lips parting on a weak “but…” but the word dissolves into a sleepy, defeated whimper. His head drops forward again, nuzzling into the crook of Jungkook’s neck like it’s the only safe place left in the world. His arms wind tighter around Jungkook’s shoulders; his legs tangle further, one knee sliding higher between Jungkook’s thighs as if he can anchor himself there and stay awake through sheer closeness.

Jungkook chuckles—soft, warm, utterly fond—and wraps both arms around him fully, one hand cradling the back of Taehyung’s head, the other massaging slow, soothing circles over his hip. He keeps the pressure firm enough to ground, gentle enough to lull.

“My love,” he coos against Taehyung’s hair, lips brushing the strands with every word. “Let it go. Let sleep take you. I’ve got you. I’m not going anywhere.”

Taehyung makes one last tiny, needy sound—half sob, half sigh—hips giving a final, exhausted twitch before going still. His lashes flutter once more, fighting, fighting… then finally surrender. They drift closed completely. His breathing slows, deepens, turning long and even against Jungkook’s throat. His fingers loosen on Jungkook’s wrist but don’t let go entirely, still curled there like a sleepy promise.

Jungkook keeps massaging his hip—slow, rhythmic, never stopping. He kisses Taehyung’s hair over and over—soft, endless little presses that say I love you, I’ve got you, rest now. His palm stays flat over Taehyung’s heart, feeling every slow thump, every peaceful rise and fall.

He doesn’t close his own eyes yet.

He just holds—tighter, warmer, more protective with every breath Taehyung takes—guarding his exhausted, needy, perfect little baby until the last flicker of wakefulness fades completely.

Until there’s nothing left but the quiet sound of Taehyung sleeping safe in his arms.

His sweet little one.

His everything.