Theodore

Kid : Taehyung hyung, that hyung had left.

Tae : okay, I will come now, and you go.

Hearing the child's words, Taehyung came out of his room. When he reached the hall, no one was there. He saw the other kids running and playing.

Kid : hyung, let's play hide-and-seek!

Tae : okay, who will count?

Kid : I will count first! Everyone go and hide, or I will catch you! I will count up to fifty!

The children started running to find a spot to hide. The hall filled with their little giggles. The counting kid peeked while counting.

Tae : no peeking! * Taehyung's playful shout echoed from somewhere in the living room *

Everyone found a spot to hide. Taehyung was trying to decide where to go. He thought it wasn't a good idea to hide with the children. They would likely make noises and give away their hiding places, making it easy for the counter to find him too.

So, he decided to hide in Jimin's room, figuring no one would look there. He quickly went and hid behind the curtains. He heard the counting child announce, " ready or not, here I come! " he could hear kids shouting with glee as they were found. Some of them quickly ran to tag the wal. Taehyung considered going out to check where the counting child was heading. He peeked carefully through the corridor, not wanting to be seen.

Jk : Uhmm * he cleared his throat *

Tae : hey, don't make noise * he thought it was one of the family members *

Jk : Do you want me to help you look?
Taehyung froze at the sound of the voice.

That voice deep, slightly husky, undeniably familiar. It couldn't be. Jungkook had left, hadn't he? The little girl told him that Jungkook left. Taehyung slowly turn back, his heart pounding. His breath hitched in his throat. Jungkook was leaning against the wall, mere feet away. A soft smile played on his lips, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he watched Taehyung. Taehyung could only stare, his mind struggling to process the unexpected appearance. Why was Jungkook still here?

Before Taehyung could ask or say something. The counting child was getting closer. Jungkook pulled taehyung inside jimin's room and hide behind the curtain quickly. He gently reached out and placed a finger to Taehyung's lips when he opened his mouth to speak, a silent gesture urging him to be quiet. One of Jungkook's hands was on Taehyung's waist, holding him securely. They were so close.

Jungkook's eyes were on Taehyung's face. Taehyung's cheeks flushed at the unexpected touch, his gaze locked on Jungkook's. The proximity and the tension in the air were all overwhelming. They stood in silence, hidden behind the curtains, listening to the approaching footsteps.

The counting child paused just outside the room, their voice calling out, " Anyone in here? ". Taehyung's heart was beating so fast not because of the thought that the kid would find him, but because of the proximity.

Kid : I think no one is here? * saying this, the kid left the room *

After a moment of tense silence, the footsteps moved on, the child's voice fading as they continued their search. Jungkook slowly lowered his hand, his fingers brushing lightly against Taehyung's lips as he did so. The brief contact sent a jolt of electricity through Taehyung.

He was about to leave when Jimin hummed a tuneless melody as he strolled into the room. Taehyung quickly moved back inside, held Jungkook, and covered his mouth with his hand. If Jimin saw them in this position, he would surely misunderstand them. Taehyung squeezed his eyes shut, willing Jimin to grab whatever he needed and leave. Taehyung could feel the subtle rise and fall of Jungkook's chest beneath his touch. Jungkook's intense gaze was too much for Taehyung to handle.