SOLACE

Chap-17

He again caressed the boy's cheek who was expectantly looking at Taehyung with so much hope and waiting for an answer.He gave a soft smile and said,

" You do not have to give me money or anything angel, just smile for me , hmmm?"

The boy's eyes instantly started to shine hearing his words and he smiled brightly for Taehyung making his heart drowning in relief.

After 15 minutes , they reached the hospital and without wasting a time he took the infant girl to the ER and asked one nurse to wash and feed the older kid and to check if he was injured or not.

It was around 10 pm , when Jungkook was in the parking lot of the hospital after completing some paperwork .He frowned when he saw Taehyung's car in the parking lot because Taehyung usually leaves by 8 .

For some reason he was feeling uneasy so without sparing a thought he went to the reception and asked if Taehyung had any important surgery scheduled or not.

The receptionist said no but informed him about the children's case.Jungkook hurtled towards the ER but paused , when he saw Taehyung smiling at the older child whispering something to his ear and giving him a big bar of chocolate.A fond smile made its way to Jungkook's face but soon distress took over him.His eyes landed on the other balled fist of Taehyung on his side.

At once Jungkook understood , Taehyung was trying to suppress his discomfort and faking his smile. It was Taehyung's old habit to ball his fist, digging his nails in his palm ,almost bruising it to be able to contain his emotions and stopping himself from bursting out or crying in front of people.

Jungkook saw Taehyung hastened towards his cabin after talking to the child and Jungkook followed him with worry etched on his forehead.

Entering the cabin , Taehyung closed the door with a loud thud ,taking off his white coat and rushed to the wash basin in the corner of his cabin.He splashed cold water on his face to evade a torturous memory and balled both of his fists digging his nails on his palm with force to stop himself from falling apart.

He was shivering and he was almost getting a panic attack.He flinched when his door was opened with a bang and a panic -stricken Jungkook dashed towards him.

" What happened Tae? Are you okay?"

Jungkook asked with concern.

Taehyung's back was facing him and Taehyung took a deep breath to answer,

" Leave me alone, Jungkook, " Taehyung tried to be stern.

" No, " Jungkook refuted immediately.

Taehyung groaned, he didn't have the energy to deal with Jungkook.

" Please Jungkook, "

Taehyung lowered his tone and begged, turning around to look at Jungkook with pleading eyes. Taehyung's eyes and nose became red because of the cold water and his face became pale. Jungkook's heart ached seeing Taehyung like that .

" I won't leave you in this condition,never! Just tell me what happened. Why are you acting like this?" 

Jungkook stated with authority but irking Taehyung.

Taehyung screamed , " I don't need your fucking sympathy so ....." Taehyung couldn't complete his sentence as Jungkook shushed Taehyung pressing his index finger on Tae's petal-like lips.

Tae frowned but Jungkook pulled him into his embrace. Taehyung himself didn't know he needed this hug so much, his trembling body relaxed in Jungkook's hold and his smell and warmth wrapped him with calmness.

Without saying anything Jungkook bent a little picking up Tae by holding his thighs and Tae without a hesitation wrapped his legs around Jungkook's waist and buried his face in the crook of Jungkook's neck.

Jungkook sat on the sofa with Tae on his lap, straddling him and Jungkook took tissue from the side table and wiped the droplets from Tae's face with utmost love and care. He threw the tissue in the bin and cupped his face, removing his hair from his forehead to look at his face properly and cupped his face. They kept looking at each other as if nothing mattered to them except each other.

Jungkook placed a chaste kiss on Tae's forehead , then on both of his eyes and asked softly as if he was talking to a baby,

" Are you okay bub?"

Taehyung nodded, his heart skipping a beat because of the nickname and sudden burst of affection.

" Do you want to talk about it?"

Jungkook again asked ,trying not to force Taehyung . Taehyung nodded in disagreement and buried his face in Jungkook's neck and wrapped his hands tightly around Jungkook who also tightened his hold, kissing Taehyung's hair .

Today, all day long Taehyung tried his best to elude every word, every touch of Jungkook from today's morning because he didn't want to get deceived again. He wanted to stay away from Jungkook as much as possible and tried not to fall for his words because Jungkook trampled over his trust and love as if it meant nothing 3 years ago.

Taehyung knew he won't find peace anywhere or in anyone except Jungkook because he was irrevocably in love with him and he cursed himself and his stupid heart a zillion times for it.He always tried not to love anyone more than himself or his self respect but Jungkook was simply irresistible.Hard for him to accept but he was weak for Jungkook and Jungkook only.

However, at that moment he feared will Jungkook ever look at him the same way or hold him the same way as today when he will get to know about the truth.The truth why he acted like this today.Will Taehyung ever be able to tell Jungkook the truth with his own lips?Taehyung didn't know so he decided to hold Jungkook a little more and enjoyed the moment while it lasted .

Jungkook toyed with Taehyung's emotions , blamed him ,called him names, injured his heart beyond repair but also at the end of the day he knew will find solace in Jungkook's arms only.

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