A Place Beside You (Taekook)
Moving in
The apartment was quieter than expected.
The kind of quiet that made every small sound feel louder. The click of the door closing behind him. The soft drag of his suitcase across the floor. Even his own breathing felt out of place.
He stood there for a moment, just inside the entrance.
Adjusting.
The place was simple. Clean. A shared living space with a small kitchen, a couch that looked barely used, and a hallway leading to two rooms.
One of them was already occupied.
There was a pair of shoes by the door that weren’t his. A jacket hanging neatly on the hook. A faint scent in the air—subtle, grounding.
Jungkook’s fingers tightened slightly around the handle of his bag.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
" exhaled" it's fine
He moved further in, careful, like he didn’t want to disturb anything. His steps were light as he made his way to the empty room at the end of the hall.
His room.
It wasn’t big, but it was enough.
A bed. A desk. A window with thin curtains that let in soft afternoon light.
Jungkook set his bag down and sat on the edge of the bed.
For a moment, he just stayed there.
Listening.
The apartment was still quiet.
He lay back slowly, staring at the ceiling.
The sound of the front door opening pulled him out of his thoughts.
Jungkook sat up immediately.
Steady. Unhurried.
Then silence again.
Jungkook hesitated before stepping out of his room.
The living area felt different now—occupied.
A tall figure stood near the kitchen, back turned, setting something down on the counter. Broad shoulders. Dark hair falling slightly over his forehead.
Jungkook stopped a few steps away.
The alpha turned slightly, noticing him almost instantly.
There was no surprise in his expression—just quiet awareness.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You moved in today.
His voice was low. Calm. Not sharp, not overly friendly.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
" nodded" yeah
A brief silence settled between them.
The alpha looked at him for a second longer than necessary—not in a way that felt uncomfortable, but like he was noticing.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
I’m Taehyung.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
"Jungkook shifted slightly."
Jungkook.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
"nod" you eaten?
The question caught Jungkook off guard.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
Not yet
Taehyung turned back to the counter without making it a big deal.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
I made extra
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
"blinked"
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
You don't have to__
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
I know
The answer was simple. Not dismissive—just certain.
Taehyung picked up another plate and set it down.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
If you’re hungry, eat.
No pressure.
No insistence.
Just… there.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
"Jungkook hesitated.
Then slowly, he stepped closer."
The space between them felt different up close. Warmer. The alpha scent a little clearer now—still subtle, but steady. Not overwhelming.
Jungkook sat down carefully.
They didn’t talk while eating.
And somehow…
That made it easier.
No questions. No expectations.
Just quiet.
Jungkook realized, halfway through, that his shoulders had relaxed.
Later that night, Jungkook stepped out of his room for water.
The lights in the living area were still on.
Taehyung sat on the couch, flipping through something on his phone.
He looked up the second Jungkook entered
Like he had been aware the whole time.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
"paused"sorry didn't meant to....
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You're not disturbing anything
Taehyung’s voice was softer this time.
Jungkook nodded, walking to the kitchen
He poured water, trying not to feel watched.
When he turned back, Taehyung was still looking.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
I’ll leave the light on.
The words were simple.
But they landed softly.
Jungkook didn’t respond right away.
Then—
Taehyung nodded once, like that settled it.
Jungkook went back to his room after that.
Closed the door.
Sat on the bed again.
The apartment was still quiet.
But it didn’t feel as empty anymore.
Small Habits
Jungkook woke up earlier than he needed to.
He just… couldn’t sleep properly.
New place. New sounds. New presence.
Even if that presence had been quiet.
He stared at the ceiling for a while before finally sitting up, running a hand through his hair. The room was dim, soft morning light slipping through the curtains.
For a moment, he considered staying in
But his throat felt dry, and the thought of water pulled him out.
The apartment was quiet when he stepped out.
Jungkook paused, listening.
He relaxed slightly and moved toward the kitchen.
But as soon as he stepped in—
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
Couldn’t sleep?
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
"froze"
Taehyung was already there.
Leaning against the counter, a mug in his hand, like he had been standing there for a while.
Jungkook hadn’t even heard him.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
Taehyung watched him for a moment—not staring, just observing.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You walk slowly (softly)
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(blinked and confused)sorry
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You don't have to apologize
Taehyung took a small sip from his mug, eyes still on him.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
It’s just something I noticed.
Something about the way he said it made Jungkook shift slightly.
Not uncomfortable.
Just… aware.
Jungkook moved to the sink, pouring himself a glass of water.
He could feel it again—that quiet attention.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You didn’t eat much last night.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(paused)l was full
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You stopped halfway.
Jungkook didn’t respond this time.
He didn’t even realize Taehyung had noticed.
A small silence settled.
Then—
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
I’ll make less today.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(looked up)
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
You don't have to do that
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
I know
Jungkook didn’t argue again.
Later that day, Jungkook left the apartment quietly.
He didn’t say anything.
Didn’t think he needed to.
Taehyung wasn’t in the living room anyway.
So he just… left.
little conversation
When he came back, the first thing he noticed was the light.
Warm, soft, filling the living space even though it wasn’t dark yet.
Jungkook stepped inside slowly.
His eyes moved around the room—
On the table.
There was a plate.
Covered.
Still warm.
Jungkook’s fingers tightened slightly around his bag.
He hadn’t said he’d be back.
Hadn’t said anything at all.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You're late
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(turned)
Taehyung was leaning against the hallway wall this time.
Watching him.
Not upset.
But not unaware either.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
I had something to do
Then his gaze shifted briefly to the table.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
Eat before it gets cold
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(hesitated) you made this...for me
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
I made it (pause)
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
Whether you eat it or not is your choice.
But there was something in the way he said it—
Not forceful.
Just… intentional.
Jungkook walked over slowly.
He lifted the cover.
Still warm.
Still fresh.
Taehyung didn’t sit with him this time.
But he didn’t leave either.
He stayed nearby.
Close enough.
Watching—not directly, but enough to notice.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(Jungkook took a bite.
Then another.
His shoulders dropped slightly.)
Next night, Jungkook came out again—later than before.
The lights were on.
Again.
Taehyung was on the couch.
Again.
This time, Jungkook didn’t stop in the doorway.
He walked in fully.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
(Taehyung glanced up)
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
You’re getting used to it.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(paused)To what?
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
Coming out
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
(Jungkook didn’t answer.
He went to the kitchen, grabbing water again.)
But something felt different.
Less tense.
When he turned back—
Taehyung was still looking.
Their eyes met.
A quiet moment passed.
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
Tell me when you leave next time(spoke, softer this time.)
Kim Taehyung (Dominant Alpha)
(Taehyung’s gaze didn’t shift.)so I know
Jungkook felt something tighten in his chest.
Not fear.
Something else.
Something warmer.
Jeon Jungkook(omega)
Okay(said quietly.)
That seemed to settle it.
Taehyung leaned back slightly, relaxed again
Jungkook stood there for a second longer than needed.
Then—without thinking—
Not too close.
But closer than before.
And this time—
He stayed.
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