CHAPTER 1

Jungkook came back from the college while holding something in his hand. He was

really happy as it was one of the special days of his life. He went straight to his room

when he didn’t see his mom in the living room. Normally his mom would be in the

living room at that time.

He put down the thing on the bed and went to the washroom to take a shower. After

the shower, he went downstairs again to look for his mom. He asked one of the maids

about his mom and she said his mom was in the kitchen.

As he got closer to the kitchen, he started to smell the delicious scent of foods. When

he reached there, he saw his mom cooking busily.

“Wow mom this much food? Is someone coming tonight?” Jungkook asked while

trying to take a piece of the pie his mom made. But before he could, his mom slapped

his hand away.

“Hey don’t touch. Wait for dinner. And yes, Taehyung is coming. Your dad invited

him for dinner as today is his birthday”

Jungkook’s breath hitched when he heard taehyung’s name.

“O-oh! Umm when will he come?” Jungkook asked while trying to look unbothered.

But inside his heart was thumping hard against his chest.

“In the evening….. are you going somewhere though? Don’t go out tonight. You

know he doesn’t have any family. There is no one to celebrate his birthday. Before,

your dad used to take him out for a drink on this day but this year your said that we

should celebrate it together at home. He is like a family, isn’t he?” Mrs. Jeon Yoona

said with a smile.

She really liked Taehyung. The younger was really polite and kind hearted.

“Y-yeah mom… we should celebrate it. Did you make a cake though?” Jungkook

asked with big doe eyes. He didn’t know that his dad invited taehyung for dinner. If

he knew, he would help his mom from the start.

“Not yet… but I have to make it soon.”

“Can I help?” Jungkook asked hopefully. Saying Mrs. Jeon was shocked would be

an underestimate. It was not like Jungkook couldn’t cook at all. He always cooked

while camping outside but he hardly ever cooked in the house including baking

sweets.

Seeing him that hopeful for an affirmative answer from her was really surprising.

Mrs. Jeon chuckled and nodded her head.

Jungkook thanked her and brought out all the things he needed to make a strawberry

cake. Fortunately his mom was too busy to wonder how Jungkook knew taehyung

loved strawberry cakes.

Jungkook made the cake without any help from his mom. When his mom saw he

was doing it perfectly, she didn’t interfere. Jungkook was really happy when he

finished it. It looked really beautiful and delicious.

It was almost in the evening when his mom also finished cooking. Mr. Jeon and

Taehyung were about to come any minute now.

“Kook go freshen up and wear something good. They will be here soon” Mrs. Jeon

said while removing her apron. Jungkook nodded his head with a smile and went to

his room.

He took another shower because he got sweaty while making the cake. He also got

some dirts on his body. After the shower. He took out a night dress for the night.

Normally he would throw whatever he saw in front of him but this night was special.

He styled his hair perfectly and went downstairs. He sat on the couch and waited

patiently for his dad and taehyung to come.

His mom also came after a few minutes wearing a nice dress. The color of the dress

was his dad’s favourite. Most of the time, she wore this color. His dad also wore the

things his mom chose most of the time. They really loved each other so much.

From the beginning, he wanted a person he could share this kind of love. His parents

never hesitated to show the world how much they loved each other. Jungkook wanted

that too.

But it all changed when a particular person stole his heart. He fell so hard for that

person. But there were many complications, they were many barriers. He was ready

to pass every barrier but he didn’t know if the person he loved wanted him to.

“You are looking good mom” Jungkook complimented his mom who smiled sweetly

at his and kissed his cheek.

“Thank you sweetheart. You are looking handsome too baby. My handsome boy.”\

Jungkook was their only son, their life, their precious. Both of them loved him so

much. But their love also spoiled him a lot. Jungkook doesn’t behave like teenagers

should behave.

They both tried to make Jungkook understand the values of life but the young boy

never tried to listen to them. Bu that didn’t mean he was a bad person. He annoyed

people, including his parents and teachers but he never hurt anyone.

That was the only reason his parents let him do whatever he wanted after failing to

teach him good manners.

Jungkook took out his phone and started to play some games as he was getting too

nervous. It was not like taehyung was coming to their house for the first time but the

elder man always made him nervous.

Fortunately, before the nervousness got too much for him, Mr. Jeon and taehyung

came. Mrs. Jeon got up from the couch with a smile and walked to taehyung.

“Taehyung-ah happy birthday dear.” Mrs. Jeon wished him while hugging him

gently. Taehyung smiled at her and hugged her back,

“Thank you so much noona.”

“Woah someone is forgetting her husband I see!” Mr. Jeon said with a fake offended

look on his face making both Mrs. Jeon and taehyung chuckle.

“Don’t be a kid hon.” Mrs. Jeon said lovingly and took her husband’s bag and coat.

During this whole time, nobody noticed how Jungkook was staring at taehyung. It

looked like his eyes were thirsty for so long and finally it got what it wanted to heep

surviving.

He stood there like a statue taking in every feature of taehyung, his ruffle hair, small

smile on his face, his beautiful eyes, his prominent collar bone. Everything was

mesmerizing.

Jungkook was too busy admiring every small details of taehyung that he didn’t

notice the elder man was looking at him now.

He got started a little when the elder called him.

“Heloo Jungkook-ah. How are you kiddo?”

Jungkook gulped and tried to answer to him but his mom cut him off.

“Aish this kid. You didn’t wish him yet kookie? Wish him baby.”

Jungkook sighed a little thinking about his mom’s ignorance about his everyday wish

for the elder to be happy and healthy all the time. He wished everyday for the elder

to keep smiling.

He bowed at taehyung and wished him like his mom wanted him to. It was still

surprising for the jeon couple to see Jungkook this mannered in front of taehyung.

Jungkook never bowed at anyone, including his teachers. He never bothered to.

They wondered if taehyung was the only person Jungkook bowed at. They were

happy though. At least he bowed at someone who was elder to him.

“Happy birthday taehyung.”

When he let out the words, he heard parents’ sigh. But he didn’t care about that. No

matter what he couldn’t stop himself from addressing taehyung informally. That

name on his tongue sounded best like that.

“Thank you kookie.” Taehyung said with a smile and ruffled his hair. He really liked

that cute kid. His hyung always nagged at him how Jungkook was careless about

everything and didn’t want to listen to them but he always found him sweet.

Jungkook never misbehaved with him which made him harder for him to believe

Jungkook was mannerless. But he couldn’t ignore everything his hyung said though.

Jungkook’s college was beside his university and he heard enough stories about

Jungkook and he believed not everything was false.

But still nothing was enough for him to treat Jungkook any less. He still found that

boy cute.

“Taehyung-ah go freshen up. We will cut the cake and dinner after that. Your noona

made all your favorites.” Jungsu, his hyung said.

Taehyung nodded his head and took off his coat. Before he could do anything with

it, Jungkook stretched his hand to take it. Everyone except taehyung was taken aback

at the gesture they never saw Jungkook this caring before.

“Yeah kookie show him the way to the washroom and see if he needs anything. I

am going to set the table. Honey you also go freshen up.” Jungkook’s mother said

happily.

She was really happy at Jungkook’s behavior.

Taehyung gave Jungkook his coat who held it gently before leading Taehyung to the

washroom.

“You will find towels inside.” Jungkook said softly. Taehyung nodded his head and

ruffled his hair again before going inside.

Jungkook let out a breath and leaned against the wall. Slowly he bought taehyung’s

coat closer to his nose and inhaled the intoxicating scent of the elder. He got

goosebumps when he let himself feel it. His eye got teared up at the sudden wan and

emptiness in his heart.

He wished it was taehyung who was in his arms instead of his coat.

He walked away from there while hugging taehyung’s coat. He didn’t want taehyung

to see him vulnerable like this.

After freshening up, taehyung went to the dining hall where everyone was waiting

for him.

One of the maids came with the cake. Everyone stood up and clapped their hands

singing ‘happy birthday’ when taehyung cut the cake. Jungkook smiled softly when

taehyung praised the cake. Yoona told him that it was Jungkook who made it.

Jungkook’s cheels turned red when taehyung told him how good it was.

“Taehyung-ah sit sit… the foods are getting cold.” Jungsu said with a happy smile

on his face. Mrs jeon served everyone and sat down to eat. Taehyung took the first

bite and moaned at the taste. It was too good.

Taehyung never had anyone who cooked for him other than the man he hired. His

cook cooked well but when someone who loves you cooks for you, it tastes different.

Unfortunately, taehyung never had the chance to have that until he met jungsu five

years ago. Jugnsu always treated him like a little brother and made him a part of his

family.

Taehyung was grateful to have them in his life.

After dinner, they went back to the living room. Jungsu and his wife yoona bought

gifts for taehyung.

Jungsu gave him five bottles of old expensive wine knowing how much taehyung

loved wine. Yoona gave him an expensive watch and a set of ties.

“Guys oh my god… you didn’t have to…you know that you remembering my

birthday was enough for me.” Taehyung said getting emotional. He never had

someone who felt the need to do something special for him.

“It was nothing taehyung. You are family.” Yoona said rubbing his arm. Taehyung

thanked her and then looked at Jungkook who was smiling at them.

“Hmm but look kookie didn’t give anything noona. Maybe I am not that speial to

him.” Taehyung said teasingly. He wasn’t expecting anything from Jungkook in the

first place. He was almost sure that Jungkook didn’t even know his birthday.

Jungkook didn’t respond to that. He just turned around and left the living room.

Taehyung’s smile dropped when Jungkook left like that.

“Jungkook hey… I didn’t meant it…” taehyung said with a frown but the teenager

already left. Taehyung cursed at himself silently for doing that. He should’ve been

grateful that atleast the younger was there with him.

“Omg did that boy left just like that? Don’t mind him taehyung. Lets-“ before yoona

could finish her sentence Jungkook came back with something im his hand. It looked

like a suit.

Jungkook cleared his throat and hesitantly gave the package suit to taehyung.

“This is for you. I hope you like it.”

“I wasn’t serious….umm thank you kiddo.” Taehyung said with a smile and opened

the chain. There was a blue dior suit inside. Taehyung instantly loved the color. He

took out the coat and showed it to Jungsu and yoona.

“Wowww what a beautiful suit! Wear it wear it!” Mrs. Jeon said excitedly. Taehyung

chuckled and wore it. It fitted him perfectly..just the way taehyung liked.

“You look so handsome in it. Wow… my son’s choice is really good huh?” Mr. jeon

said ruffling jungkook’s hair fondly.

Jungkook smiled a little when he heard that. Yes he was good at choosing things. He

was goos at choosing people too. He wanted the best persom for himself. He wished

his parents would understand that too.

“By the way, when did you get it huh?” Mrs. Jeon asked making Jungkook nervous.

He avoided their eyes and said,

“I ordered when we were cooking and I got it when you were getting ready mom…I

liked the suit before…I just ordered the size that could fit taehyung. One of my

friends’ family has a shop nearby. They delivered it fast.”

Fortunately there wasn’t any maid closely that time. Otherwise they would catch his

lie.

“I really liked it Jungkook. Thank you so much.”

“You are welcome.” Jungkook said giving taehyung a shy smile. They all sat in the

living room and chatted for hours.

Jungkook sat far from taehyung. The whole time he kept stealing glances. He didn’t

participate in the conversation that much. He didn’t want to lose the opportunity of

admiring taehyung as long as he could.

When taehyung got up to leave, his heart immediately felt the emptiness. Suddenly

he didn’t like anything around him. He wanted taehyung to stay.

They walked taehyung to the door and the man hugged Jungkook’s parents, thanking

them for celebrating his birthday. They all reassured him saying that they were

honored to do that.

At last, taehyung went to Jungkook and hugged him. Jungkook’s heart pace

quickened at the warm hug. Taehyung’s warm hands were on his back making him

shiver.

“Thank you kookie for joining us.” Taehyung said as his warm breath hit jungkook’s

skin making it warm too.

Jungkook closed his eyes and put his right hand on taehyung’s back. He wanted to

pull him closer and never let go. His eyes teared up slightly when he realized that he

couldn’t do it.

“You are welcome.” Jungkook said while trying to hide the shaking of his voice.

Taehyung pulled away and gave him a smile before getting into his car. When

taehyung drove off, Jungkook didn’t stay there longer. He went to his room without

even saying ‘goodnight’ to his parents.

Instead of going to his bed, he went to the window and stared at the big moon in the

sky.

Tears rolled down his face as he whispered into the cold air of the night,

“Why do we have so much distance taehyung? I want you so bad. I need you…”

“I love you…”

***Download NovelToon to enjoy a better reading experience!***