I opened my eyes, and found myself laying on the couch in the living room. I don't really remember much at this moment, but I do remember falling asleep here. As I sot up, I can hear Christmas music playing faintly, coming from the kitchen. Come to think of it, a familiar smell came from the kitchen as well.
Pancakes.
I thought immediately. I unwrapped myself from the covers and made my way to the kitchen. Standing at the stove, was Taehyung, cooking pancakes.
"Smells great." I complimented him. He turned around to face me, and flashed me his box smile.
"Can I help?" I questioned walking over to the freezer.
"We still have some bacon left."
Taehyung nodded his head smiling. We calmly cooked breakfast together, and sat down to eat. As I raised my fork with a piece of pancake on it to eat, I glanced up to Taehyung, smiling.
I feel so much closer to him. I know my dad told me I needed to, but I really did want to get to know him again.
I thought. Taehyung looked up at me and waved his hand in front of my face.
"Hello, Earth to Y/N." he mumbled between chews. I snapped back to reality and smiled.
"Sorry.." I chucked slightly embarrassed. I looked down at my plate and continued to eat my food.
A few minutes later, me and Taehyung washed the dishes, and walked into the living room. He plopped onto the couch, but I went into the hallway and texted my dad.
"I'll be back in a sec."
I told him walking into the hallway.
"Hey, how's it going? Are you okay?"
-Y/N
"Yea, I'm okay. How's it going back at home?"
-Dad
I stared at the phone, and hesitated to type back, but eventually, I replied.
"Could be going better. We're close for sure. Are you coming home soon?"
Yea. I understand he's your friend Y/N, but you need to do as I say, okay? I gtg, but I'll text you about any updates. Bye
-Dad
I sighed to myself. I just felt so guilty.
I was doing this for me, but it just looks like I'm only doing it to help my dad. Or even worse, get myself a career, and sacrificing Taehyung for it.
I sighed to myself, and made my way back into the living room, plopping onto the seat next to Taehyung.
"A drama? I didn't know you were into these." I stated as I brought my legs up to sit cross cross.
"I do, I've always wanted to be an actor, but..you know." He stated, watching the TV.
I opened my mouth to speak, but I was cut off by the sound of the doorbell.
"I'got it."
I get up to go open the door, and twist the door knob and open it.
"Oh, hey Jimin." I greeted him.
"Hey Y/N, is Taehyung home?" I nodded my head and turned towards Taehyung.
"Taehyung, Jimin's here to see you." I stated walking toward the couch. Taehyung got up, and I took his spot on the couch. I continued watching the tv, until I glanced at Taehyung, watching him talk to Jimin. Jimin smiles and raises his eyebrows, and puts something in Taehyung's hands. I couldn't make out what they were saying, or what Jimin handed him, but he flashed Taehyung a quick smile, and left.
"What was that about?" I asked him as he sat down next to me. He shook his head and scoffed, putting the item in his pocket.
"Just a gift he gave me for my birthday."
I gasped loudly, and sprung off the couch.
"I thought your birthday was on the 30th!" I yelled in confusion "How long have I been sleeping?" Taehyung laughed at me, and rubbed the nape of his neck.
"It is the on 30th Y/N, it's the 26th." he reassured me, still chuckling. I sighed in relief, and wiped my forehead.
"Any idea on what we should do? Anything but-"
"How about a party?!"
I cut him off
Taehyung sighed and rubbed his forehead. After some convincing, I got him to agree to a get together at least. It was no party, but it would still be a lot of fun. The days rolled by quickly, and soon enough, it was the 29th.
"Who's coming again?" Taehyung questioned me drying his hair with his towel.
"Jimin, Yoongi, Hoseok, Lotus, Jazzy, and Gabby." I reminded him. "you've asked me like twelve thousand times already."
Taehyung shrugged his shoulders and scoffed.
"Sorry. I just can't believe that you really do have friends." He teased.
"Wow, neither did I. You learn something everyday." I snapped back rolling my eyes. Taehyung giggled under his breath at our sarcastic statements.
"Remember, they're all sleeping over. Boys in your room, girls in mine. Got it?"
Taehyung nodded his head, and I smiled at him, continuing to set up the living room.
Around noon, Jimin knocked on the door. I welcomed him in, and to get snacks. While I was putting the popcorn in a bowl, I heard Jimin and Taehyung giggling to each other under their breath. When I came back, they both stopped and stared at me, which made me really nervous. I plopped down next to Jimin with the bowl in my hand, and he nervously looked at Taehyung.
"I'm going to the bathroom." He blurted out, jumping off the couch. I watched him hurry to the bathroom down the hall, and turned back to Taehyung.
"What was that about?" Taehyung whispered to me.
"I was about to ask you the same thing." I whispered back. We both laughed as Jimin walked back into the room, and sat next to Taehyung, practically pushing him into me.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang again.
"I'll get it." Jimin shouted sprinting towards the door.
"Heyo!" Lotus shouted out, entering the house with Gabby, Jazzy, and Yoongi.
"Hobi is looking for parking." Lotus stated plopping down in the one seater couch next to me. Jazzy and Yoongi placed themselves next to Taehyung, and soon, Jimin and Hobi walked in, sitting by Jazzy, and Hobi sat in front of Lotus.
We watched movies, and made jokes until around eight. That's when we began playing games, and drinking more. As the night went on, Jimin clung onto Jazzy, Gabby sat down on the floor talking with Yoongi, and god knows where Lotus and Hobi ran off to. So the only ones left were me and Taehyung, sitting on the sofa. Despite our different locations, we managed to keep the game going.
"Okay Y/N, truth or dare?" Jimin questioned.
"Uh...Dare?"
Jimin took a moment, then clapped his hands.
"I've got it! Y/N, I dare you to kiss Taehyung!" He blurted out. It got quiet in the room, until all I could hear was my heart beat faster, instantly blocking the noise of anything else. It was so loud, I'm sure that I would wake up the whole neighborhood.
I can't do that, Taehyung is my friend.. right?
Taehyung's P.O.V
My face automatically heated up at Jimin's straight forward words, and turned to Y/N wide eyed. By the look on her face, I could tell she was really uncomfortable too.
"J-Jimin, change the dare" I stuttered.
"Can't, against the rules." He snapped back wiggling his eyebrows.
"Once you Jimin, you can't JimOUT." He stated leaning on Jazzy's arm.
I gulped and turned my attention back to Y/N.
I want to kiss y/n, I really do..but I'm really sure she doesn't want to kiss me back..who would anyway?
I questioned in my head.
I could always blame the alcohol. It's just a kiss, right? It won't hurt...maybe I should just-"
Y/N's P.O.V :
My face heated instantly, and I could feel my heart about to jump out of my chest. I didn't know how I viewed Taehyung exactly. I did know that I wanted to stay by his side, and to know him again.
But does that mean I would want to kiss him? If I kiss him, do I love him? Am I just over thinking? All these thoughts ran threw my head in a matter of seconds. I tried to peak at his face, but Taehyung and I made eye contact right away. He gulped, and my heart almost automatically skipped a beat. I looked at him, and my eyes moved down to the view of his lips.
Maybe I should just go for it..blame the alcohol maybe?
I look into Taehyung's eyes, and he begins
to lean in.
Was this really happening?
My heart beated faster and faster, as my lips touched Taehyung's . The kiss didn't last too long, but it was soft, and sweet.
After a second or two, I pulled away, and buried my face into my hands, as Taehyung scratched the back of his head.
"Was that too hard now?" Jimin teased. I shot a death stare in his direction, and he avoided eye contact with me.
"Taehyung,Truth or dare." Jazzy quickly asked him.
I instantly lifted my head up, and told Taehyung with my eyes, not! to choose dare. He got the hint and turned back to Jazzy.
"Truth?" Taehyung stuttered.
"Okay, do you have a crush on anyone?" She stated raising his eyebrow. Taehyung groaned. "What is this? I change it, dare!"
I placed my hand back onto my forehead and sighed.
"Well, since that means you're OBVIOUSLY crushing on someone, you have to answer." Jazzy grinned devilishly. Taehyung sighed, and leaned his head on the couch, covering his face to hide his blushing. Frankly, I was interested in this topic too, he is my best friend after all.
"Well, if you all have to know..." he took a deep breath and looked at the me, with his eyes and looked away quickly. Just as he was about to speak, my phone rang. Everyone turned their heads to me, and I smiled awkwardly.
"Sorry! I'll be back, keep playing and fill me in." I laughed nervously, as I ran up to my room to pick up the phone. I opened my door, and saw Lotus and Hobi sitting on my bed. Thankfully, fully clothed, and just talking.
"Out!" I yelled to them pointing at the door. They glanced at each other and giggled. Hobi then grabbed Lotus' hand and walked with her to I assume the living room. When they left, I closed the door and answered my phone.
"Y/N?"
"Hey dad, what's up?"
"I need you to be honest honey. Did you crack Taehyung yet?"
I gulped and my eyes wandered across the room. The air tensed up and I fidgeted my fingers. My dad let out a small sigh, breaking the silence between us.
"Listen Y/N, I know he's your friend, but I just got a report from the office. His case doesn't look too good. If he doesn't tell anyone soon, he could be in some serious trouble. I'll be back in a couple days, he needs to confess before I get back. Clear?"
Before I could answer, my dad hung up the phone. I sighed in frustration and kicked my wall.
Why me...
I walked downstairs and sat back down next to Taehyung.
"What's wrong?" He questioned me. I shook my head, and gave him a small, soft smile.
"Nothing. How about a horror movie?"
Taehyung smiled and nodded his head. We ordered some pizza, and watched a couple of movies, and Taehyung fell asleep.
As soon as the clock struck 12, we all yelled in unison.
"Happy birthday Taehyung!"
He jolted awake, and rolled off the couch.
"Yah, you scared me!" He yelled. Jimin came out smiling and laughing as he brought out a cake. We sang him happy birthday, and the expression on his face was priceless. Seeing him this happy gave me a feeling I couldn't explain. But automatically, it gave me butterflies.
After some cake, we watched a couple more movies, and ate snacks throughout most of the night, until we all crashed in the living room.
*
When I woke up in the morning, I looked around and didn't see anyone. So I'm guessing they all left. I then felt a beat under the palm of my left hand. I look up to see that my hand is placed in the middle of Taehyung's chest, and I was laying on the couch next to him. My face then heated instantly when I remembered the kiss from last night.
It doesn't mean anything right? It was just a dare but...I kind of..liked it?
I tried to remove myself from Taehyung, but he pulled me back in. I'm guessing he was still asleep and it was cold, considering we didn't have a blanket. I raised my hand and pinched his nose, nothing. I pinched his cheek, nothing. So I placed my index and middle finger on his lips. Despite how cold his cheek was, his lips remained warm. After a while, I'm guessing he felt my fingers on his lips, because he kissed my fingers back, before slowly opening his eyes.
"I can't believe you." I chuckled as he came to the realization of what was happening. Taehyung removed my fingers from his lips and rolled his eyes.
"Anyways.." he turned away trying to hide his flushed face. He got off the couch, and walked off to his room.
Okay y/n, you have to get him to tell you today. But it's his birthday, but you're only trying to help, right? Of course you are...?
I thought trying to convince myself. I rubbed my eyes and tiptoed down the hall. I stood in front of his room door and took a deep breath. Then, I knocked on the door. No answer.
"Yah Taehyung, did you fall asleep again?" I questioned opening the door. Taehyung sat at the edge of the bed, and jolted his head up when he saw me. He flashed me a weak smile, and I walked over to him, and sat on the edge of the bed next to him. We sat in silence, before he spokes
"Y/N.."
I turned to him, and looked him in his eyes.
Just then, he allowed a single tear, to run down his face.
A/N:
Hello! Hope you enjoyed this spicy little chapter, more is only on the way everyone!! Yes some nice spices are coming up soon.
Spicy indeed.