The Agreement

(◠‿・)—☆ﾟ｡·*･｡ ﾟ* ♡

Taehyung felt relieved on the bus ride home to have received Ms. Jeon's blessing. Now all that was left to get the blessing from his own parents. His relationship with his parents was pretty good, but they didn't share of talk about really personal things. His mother was a politician, which meant she had two modes…work mode and family mode. However, as the years went on work mode was harder to turn off especially as she spent more time at her office trying to find a way to find solutions. When she had taken over as the head of the council, light and dark creatures had completely separated themselves from each other.

There had been wars and conflict between the two for centuries, and it seemed easier to keep the two apart. There was a mutual understand with laws not needing to be made, and the two cut ties completely.

Which was why many creatures didn't know much about each other, or anything really. In school they were taught that peace meant to stay with your own kind. Yet this did not stop crime or violence among either group. It did not bring real peace. The council had tried to integrate the two sides together again over the years with little success. When Mrs. Kim became council head she made it her top priority to find the solution. Her work was important but took all of her time, and it made it harder for her to be a real mother to Taehyung.

She loved him and always treated him kindly, she was just busy. Taehyung understood why her work was so important and never blamed her. It turned out that her special gift was the ability to remove memories. A skill she did not learn to use well enough, so when Taehyung's grandmother passed away and his father went into a deep depression…his mother wanted to help him. One very difficult night she asked Taehyungs father if he wished her to remove the pain forever and only leave the good memories. In his deep depression Taehyung's father wanted relief and agreed.

Taehyung's mother attempted to remove his sad memories and instead removed them all. Once she had there was no getting them back. His father forgot everything even his true self, resulting in a empty shell. He had no emotions or feelings at all, because they had all been whipped away. His father was still a symbol to the council and the people, so he goes everywhere Taehyung's mother goes. Says nothing, does nothing but is her shadow. Taehyung was afraid of what his own gift would make him capable of, but he hoped it would be a gift that would heal and not hurt.

So he was not worried about Jungkook meeting his father, since that was basically meaningless. He was worried about his mother, she thought only of the council. Every decision she made was so people felt she could be trusted to fix things.

Taehyung could see that Jungkook had changed toward him, but he hadn't changed how he interacted with others. In his mother's eyes he could be considered damaged. Something damaged would not bring confidence in the council but hinder it's strength. So to say the least Taehyung was seriously worried. She seemed to be open to the idea over their short conversation this morning, but she had not yet met Jungkook.

Everything inside Taehyung was screaming that this was not going to end the way he hoped it would, no matter how optimistic he wanted to be. The ride back to the dorm was silent, and full of worry for Taehyung. He couldn't just give up the role as council head, it had been passed down in his family for so long. He also didn't want to give up on Jungkook either, so what could he do? He just needed to sleep, and not think about all of this anymore. So as soon as they returned to the dorm he didn't even bother changing. He dropped on his bed and rolled the blanket around him tight. Jungkook watched on in confusion.

He didn't know why Taehyung had wrapped himself like gimbap roll. So he sat down on the edge of Taehyungs bed trying to get a peak at the other's face.

"Tae? What are you doing? Aren't you going to get ready for bed?" Jungkook asked leaning over trying to see Taehyung's fac better.

Taehyung pulled the blanket to cover his face. Jungkook did not understand Taehyungs behavior at all, it was unusual for Taehyung to go to sleep in his day clothes and not go through his nightly skin routine.

"Taehyung? Are you upset about something? You have to tell me if you are because you know it's hard for me to tell." Jungkook admitted.

Taehyung let out a frustrated huff removing the blanket from his face harshly, making Jungkook jump a little from the sudden action. Taehyung simply let out another groan and covered hi face again. Jungkook was really confused at this point. Taehyung had seemed fine at dinner, then between leaving his house and getting here something happened. But they were together on the bus and I was a totally silent ride, so what could have happened that Jungkook didn't notice?

Jungkook remained sitting in the same spot until Taehyung peaked from under the blanket again.

"Jungkook what are you doing?" He said, his voice muffled.

Jungkook looked at him with his usual unbothered face.

"Waiting."

"Waiting for what?" Taehyung asked.

"Well, I figured you need to talk or you wouldn't be hiding like this. I am not sure but I think what you want to talk about it but it is embarrassing which is why you wont let me see your face." Jungkook replied.

'Now he is all observant?' Taehyung thought.

Taehyung let out a deep sigh and sat up letting the blankets fall so they were only wrapped around his legs and waist now. Jungkook watched as Taehyung's face formed into a pout.

"I was just worrying about things on the ride home. It was way to quiet and my thoughts kind of wondered to you meeting my parents." Taehyung admitted.

"What worries you? That they will not let us be bonded?" Jungkook asked face unmoved.

"Yeah, I mean we don't have to worry about my dad, but my mom had some concerns and I am sure after I finished talking to her she started a list on all the negative outcomes." Taehyung huffed.

Jungkook turned his head looking down at the floor. "Should I practice how to act when I meet them so they will approve of me?" he asked.

Taehyung felt hurt by those words. He didn't want Jungkook to have to change to make anyone happy, or to help Taehyung. Taehyung was sure Jungkook had only agreed to be bonded to him to make sure he did not end up bonded to a stranger, and he was grateful. It was already a huge sacrifice for Jungkook, and Taehyung did not want him to give up anymore for this agreement.

"I don't want you to pretend Jungkookie, you are perfect to me." Taehyung said resting his hand on Jungkook's arm.

"But if your mom does not approve, then you will be bonded with some one else right?" Jungkook asked meeting Taehyung's eyes.

"I guess so but that wouldn't be your fault." Taehyung said.

"Then you need to tell me how I should act, so that your mom does approve. I already told you, I don't want you to bond with anyone else." Jungkook said confidently.

"Look Jungkookie I know you agreed because you don't want me to have to go through this with a stranger or something but I will be fine. So don't worry if it doesn't work out for us, I'll do fine with one of the other candidates. My mom wouldn't make me bond with someone who would not be a good match." Taehyung said trying to reassure himself mostly.

Jungkook looked at Taehyung confused.

"What do you mean? Why do you think I agreed so you wouldn't have to bond with a stranger? That's not why." Jungkook replied.

Taehyung felt a little sick after hearing that. Jungkook wasn't doing it to help or protect Taehyung, so why? Did he just feel bad for him or something, for charity? Why did he agree?

"I agreed because I want to be with you, always." Jungkook admitted.

Taehyung was sauprised by the confession, and examined Jungkook's face to see if he was joking. He didn't crack a smile or change his look at all, he kept that same straight face. The face that made it impossible for anyone to read or guess what he was thinking.

"So you aren't just doing this to be nice, you really want to BE with me?" Taehyung asked.

"Did I give you doubt before? I thought I had been pretty clear. We belong together." Jungkook replied.

Again with that face! Why can't he show some kind of emotion so Taehyung can see if he is serious or not. This stone face makes things so hard to confirm. They sat for some time exchanging looks. Jungkook looked away first, dropping his gaze to the floor and let out a sigh.

"Did you not want me to bond with me after all? You seem to be regretting it now. If that was the case maybe it was not wise to mention it to my mom. I can call her tomorrow and explain, but she may be a little confused." Jungkook said fidgeting with a loose string on his pants.

"What? No Jungkookie that's not it! I mean I think I am just confused about why you agreed is all. Since I didn't think you liked me as more than a friend. I don't know I guess I figured maybe you saw it as protecting me or something. I don't know it's so hard for me to understand how you really feel sometimes." Taehyung admitted feeling guilty saying it.

"I see. How about we make an agreement. Since I am not good at reading people and make it difficult for you to guess how I feel. We just say everything staright out, so there is no confusion. I tell you exactly what I think or feel and you tell me as well. I need to know how you feel Taehyung because I can't tell, I can't empathize well. So I need you to just come out and tell me, ok? I don't want to be hurting you without realizing it, and you don't have to worry about hurting my feelings because that won't happen. Ok, do you agree?" Jungkook asked holding out his hand to shake and make the agreement official.

Taehyung laughed and shook his hand agreeing to their new terms.

"So let's start now! I feel strongly connected to you, I can not explain the exact feeling so have. Only that I enjoy spending time with you, I want to spend all our time together for a long time. I like seeing you smiling and happy, and especially if I can make you smile. I also think you are very attractive as well." Jungkook said straight out face still unchanged, totally serious.

Taehyung was frozen and thought he had actually stopped breathing at some point. Jungkook didn't lie and just come straight out and admitted all of that. Jungkook watched waiting for Taehyung to say something. He noticed Taehyung's face become slightly flushed before he hid his face in his hands letting out small giggles.

"What? What happened? Did I not say something right? Are you sick?" Jungkook asked concerned.

"No, no it's just so straight forward that I got a little shy hearing all that. It's also really sweet Jungkookie, who knew you could be so sweet." Taehyung replied smiling.

"Was that too much? I'm sorry it's just easier for me to just to say everything." Jungkook said.

"It's fine, I am glad you told me! It makes it easier for me not to have to try and figure things out just by looking at you. Because you know your face is not giving me anything." Taehyung teased a little.

Jungkook touched his face not sure what Taehyung meant. Taehyung just reached up and moved Jungkook's hands away.

"There is nothing wrong with your face Jungkookie. In fact I think you are very handsome and also adorable as well! I really like you and would be so happy for us to stay together as long as we can! I was worried because I don't want to lose you, and I don't want to be bonded with any one else. I want to just be with you. I don't want you to change who you are but maybe I can give you an idea of what my mom is like so you feel a little prepared." Taehyung said.

"I want them to like me Taehyung and I want them to not doubt that I will take good care of you. So whatever we can do to help with that I will do." Jungkook replied firmly.

"Ok ok, well I am really tired. Too tired to worry about that now. Why don't we go to sleep and we can talk more about it tomorrow, ok?" Taehyung asked.

Jungkook nodded in agreement. "Now go get ready for bed, you won't be able to sleep like this." Jungkook said standing and gentle pulling Taehyung to stand.

Taehyung laughed. "Ok ok I'm going! You know me well Jungkookie!"

"Yes I do, now go." Jungkook said.

Jungkook changed while Taehyung was in the bathroom washing his face and took his turn brushing his teeth and washing his face when Taehyung had finished. They each crawled into their beds, turning to face each other. Taehyung smiled and scrunches at how soft and cute Jungkook looked. He had a thought but quickly dismissed it but not quick enough for Jungkook not to see his face change.

"What is it?" Jungkook asked.

"Nothing." Taehyung answered.

"Tae you promised." Jungkook replied.

"Fine, I kind of wanted to cuddle to help me sleep. I still feel a little stressed and cuddling helps me relax so I can sleep." Taehyung admitted.

"Why have you never asked before?" Jungkook wondered.

"I never thought you would agree to it, so I never asked." Taehyung answered.

"How have you been falling asleep all this time since we lived together?" Jungkook asked.

Taehyung felt a little embarrassed. "I would wait until you fell asleep and also Jimin to come over." Taehyung admitted.

Jungkook let out muffled laugh.

"Come on Tae, there is enough room for you!" Jungkook said lifting the blanket and moving to make room for Taehyung.

Once Taehyung was under the blanket Jungkook wrapped his arms around him, making Taehyung smile instantly. He could get used to this.

"Are you comfortable enough? I have never uh cuddled before so I am not sure eif I am doing this right." Jungkook said shifting around.

"It's perfect." Taehyung said happily hiding his face in Jungkook's chest.

Jungkook tightened his hold on Taehyung pulling him closer.

"Good night Tae, sleep well." He whispered.

"Night Jungkookie. Thank you!" Taehyung said in return before easily drifting off to sleep.