Before the World Got Loud Again

The next morning, Jungkook woke up first 😭☀️💜

Which was rare.

Usually Taehyung was the one awake earlier, teasing him for sleeping too much and stealing all the blankets 😂✨

But today Taehyung was still asleep beside him, hair messy across the pillow, face relaxed in the soft morning light.

Jungkook just… stared for a moment 🥹

It still felt unreal sometimes.

That Kim Taehyung — global idol, heartthrob, everyone’s dream person — somehow looked the softest when he was with him 💜

Carefully, Jungkook reached for his camera from the bedside table.

Click.

One picture.

Then another.

Taehyung half-opened one eye immediately 😭😂

“Jungkookie…”

“You’re awake?”

“You photograph me in my sleep now?”

“You’re pretty. It’s your fault.”

Taehyung blinked sleepily before smiling into the pillow.

“…say that again.”

“No.”

“Coward.”

Jungkook laughed softly.

Then suddenly Taehyung grabbed his wrist and pulled him back into bed with a surprised yelp 😭💜

“Hyung!”

“Five more minutes.”

“You said that thirty minutes ago.”

“And I’m still right.”

Jungkook tried to escape, but Taehyung only tightened his arms around his waist dramatically.

“No schedules today,” Taehyung mumbled against his neck.

“So you’re staying here with me.”

Jungkook’s heart instantly melted again 🥹✨

Outside, rain clouds covered the city, making the whole hotel room feel quiet and cozy 🌧️

“No cameras?” Jungkook teased softly.

Taehyung looked up at him with sleepy eyes and smiled.

“One camera allowed.”

He gently tapped Jungkook’s chest.

“Mine.”

Jungkook genuinely had no defense against lines like that 😭💜

So instead of arguing, he leaned down and kissed Taehyung slowly.

And Taehyung kissed back immediately — warm hands holding him close, lazy smiles between kisses, morning sunlight tangled around them ✨

No rush.

No hiding.

Just two people stealing a peaceful little moment before the world got loud again 💜 mn



The next morning... ☀️🌧️💜

The soft patter of rain against the hotel window was the first thing Jungkook heard when he slowly opened his eyes.

For a moment, he stayed perfectly still.

Taehyung was still asleep beside him, one arm loosely wrapped around his waist as if letting go wasn't even an option. His dark hair was a complete mess, and his peaceful expression made him look years younger.

Jungkook smiled to himself.

It was still hard to believe that the same Kim Taehyung who effortlessly charmed millions looked the happiest in quiet mornings like this.

Carefully, Jungkook reached toward the bedside table and picked up his camera.

Click.

One photo.

Click.

Another.

Before he could take a third, Taehyung let out a sleepy groan without even opening his eyes.

"Jungkookie..."

"Hm?"

"You know it's rude to photograph someone who's too handsome this early."

Jungkook laughed.

"So you're awake?"

"Barely."

Taehyung slowly peeked at him through one half-open eye.

"...Come back."

"I was going to make breakfast."

"So?"

"So people usually have breakfast before noon."

"We can start a new tradition."

Jungkook shook his head, trying not to smile.

"You just don't want to get out of bed."

"I have excellent reasons."

"And those are?"

Taehyung lazily tightened his arms around Jungkook's waist and buried his face against his shoulder.

"You're warm."

Jungkook laughed so softly that it almost disappeared beneath the sound of the rain.

"You really are impossible."

"And yet..."

Taehyung looked up with the sleepiest smile.

"...you still haven't escaped."

Jungkook sighed dramatically.

"I give up."

"I knew you would."

They stayed like that for another few quiet minutes, wrapped in warm blankets while the rain painted gentle patterns across the window.

Eventually, Jungkook managed to slip away before Taehyung could pull him back again.

"Don't disappear," Taehyung mumbled from the bed.

"I'm literally going five steps away."

"Still too far."

Smiling to himself, Jungkook wandered into the tiny hotel kitchenette.

Within minutes, the room filled with the comforting smell of butter, toasted bread, pancakes, and freshly brewed coffee.

Jungkook hummed quietly as he cooked, completely unaware that someone was watching him from the doorway.

Taehyung leaned against the wall, hair still messy, wearing an oversized hoodie.

Without a word, he quietly lifted his phone.

Click.

One picture.

Then another.

Jungkook turned around.

"...Did you seriously just take pictures of me?"

Taehyung grinned.

"What? You're cute."

"That's exactly what I was going to say about you."

"I learned from the best."

When breakfast was ready, they carried everything to the small table beside the rain-covered window.

Taehyung took one bite of his pancake and nodded thoughtfully.

"Hmm."

Jungkook narrowed his eyes.

"'Hmm' what?"

"It's..."

Taehyung paused dramatically.

"...actually really good."

Jungkook smiled proudly.

"I knew you'd admit it."

"I was going to tease you."

"You still can."

Taehyung reached across the table and stole a strawberry from Jungkook's plate.

"There."

"Hey!"

"You said I could."

Jungkook laughed before stealing a piece of toast from Taehyung in return.

"So we're stealing each other's food now?"

"I think we always have."

For a while, they simply ate together, talking about nothing important, laughing over tiny jokes, and watching the rain blur the city outside.

When breakfast was over, Jungkook stood up to wash the dishes.

Before he could reach the sink, familiar arms slipped around his waist from behind.

"You really like hugging me, don't you?" he asked with a smile.

"I do."

"No reason?"

Taehyung rested his chin on Jungkook's shoulder.

"Do I need one?"

Jungkook turned just enough to steal a quick kiss from the corner of Taehyung's lips.

"I guess not."

Taehyung smiled into the kiss, stealing another before Jungkook could step away.

"That one wasn't fair."

"I wasn't trying to be fair."

The rain continued to fall outside, the coffee slowly turned cold on the table, and the dishes remained forgotten for just a little while longer.

Some mornings didn't need grand adventures.

Sometimes, all happiness looked like was shared breakfast, stolen kisses, quiet laughter... and each other. 💜

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