A Place Called Home

3 am...

"Finally home." You closed the door behind you and sighed. Looking at the living room, you noticed that Yoongi and Jimin had fallen asleep under the heating lamp, the younger curling into the older's side like a mother cat and her kitten. You removed your coat and silently went upstairs.

"Tae?" You were surprised when you turned on the lights and saw the tiger on your bed, hugging your pillow, fast asleep.

"(y/n)?" Taehyung opened one eye.

"Hey, baby. What are you doing here? Why aren't you sleeping in your own room?" You asked quietly, stroking his head.

"I had a nightmare and wanted to wait for you. But your pillow smelt so good." He yawned. You smiled softly and leaned in to kiss his forehead. As he fell back asleep, you went to take a quick shower. You had 3 hours to sleep before you had to go to the farmer's market with Hoseok.

The only reason why you were going to get hotdogs so early in the morning was because Hoseok said they sell out really quickly because of how popular and authentic they were.

*sniff sniff*

"Yes, Tae?" You groaned with your eyes still closed.

"You smell nice." He tossed the pillow he was holding behind him, letting it fall to the ground with a thud. He proceeded to scoot closer to you, wrapping his arms, legs and tail around you comfortably.

As Taehyung held you, he knew something was wrong. He felt something stirring in his gut.

Your alarm rang again a few hours later, signalling that it was time to get up. Your limbs and back were aching but you pushed yourself to sit up, letting Taehyung's arms fall to your waist. Being winter, the sky was dark despite it approaching 7am. You brushed your teeth and changed, grabbing your outing bag and heading downstairs.

"Morning..." Hoseok greeted, followed by a yawn.

"Sorry that you had to get up so early, Hoseok." You said apologetically, rubbing the fur of his flopped ears.

"No, if anything, you should be resting. I know you came back late last night." He smiled. You shook your head and saw Jimin coming down the stairs, dressed in a familiar looking purple cardigan and beanie.

"This cardigan looks familiar, hmm?" You teased, helping him adjust his hair under the beanie.

"Yoongi hyung said I could borrow it." He blushed. You laughed and nodded, patting his head. You weren't going to tease him about what you saw when you can home. No, that teasing was for Yoongi. There were more footsteps and you looked up to see Namjoon coming down as well, dressed in his outing clothes.

"You're coming too?"

"I couldn't sleep so might as well tag along. It's a long drive there so we could take turns if you want." Namjoon smiled.

"Thank you, Joon." You tip toed and kissed his cheek. As he wrapped an arm around you to hug you, Namjoon stiffened and you noticed it.

"Something wrong?"

"Not with me. Are you feeling alright?" He frowned. You looked down at your body before nodding up at him. Namjoon nodded, convinced for now. As everyone climbed into the car, you insisted on driving the way there.

"Wow, it's really far." Jimin said as he looked out the window.

"Yeah, it is on the other side of town Chim." Namjoon ruffled his hair. Hoseok sat in the front seat, next to you, in case you needed instructions on where to go and where to park later.