It Might Just Come Back To Bite You (BTS Vampire AU)

Stuck Like Glue

Taehyung's cheery smile falters a little.

"Hey," the vampire murmurs, gloved hand moving down to squeeze Jungkook's own. "You don't ever have to apologise for needing help, beautiful. Happens to the best of us." Another gentle squeeze, and then that cheery smile returns. "Besides, it gave me a good excuse to introduce you to Namjoonie-hyung; I knew make you better." Tae leans in keenly. "Isn't he the best?"

Jungkook's nod of agreement comes without hesitation, because hell yes. Even discounting Namjoon's powerful healing-touch, the man just has this aura about him that had made Jungkook feel so safe and content, even in the midst of quite possibly the worst migraine of his life. And when the healer had smiled down and him and revealed those freaking dimples, aigoo, it felt as though nothing in the world could hurt him ever again. It was like being hugged without the physical contact, a sense of absolute comfort and security settling over him like a blanket as he basked in Namjoon's tender gaze. Maybe there's some magic healing-mojo in his smile too, who knows? Whatever the case, it's probably the best thing he's ever experienced.

"Hyung didn't want to leave you, but he had to go check on the clinic real quick," Taehyung adds, thumb stroking idly over Kookie's knuckles. "I'm sure he won't be long. Would you like something to drink? Or maybe a snack? You'll need a little sugar to keep your strength up. Unless you feel nauseous? My headaches used to make me so sick back before the Bite; I couldn't touch anything for hours afterwards. I'm sure Namjoon-hyung's got something to help settle your stomach if you're feeling queasy?"

"I'm okay," Jungkook replies shyly – he really isn't used to being fussed over like this (not that he's complaining, it's a good feeling). "A drink would be great, actually. Thanks, hyung."

Taehyung's smile widens. "There's a vending machine out in the foyer," he says cheerfully. "Sit tight, I'll be right back."

Casual as anything, the vampire leans in to peck a chaste kiss against the younger man's brow, a gentle press of soft lips against Jungkook's skin – then he freezes, and pulls back sharply to stare down at the younger man wide-eyed, looking faintly mortified.

"Fuck," the vampire blurts, visibly flustered. "Sorry. That was...I shouldn't have...shit."

It had clearly been a purely instinctive action, a casual gesture of affection that Taehyung likely shares with his nestmates all the time – Werewolf packs are like that too, frequently exchanging nuzzles and platonic little kisses the way humans would a pat on the back. Moonbin does that sometimes, especially when he's sleepy, usually draping himself over Jungkook with a tired whine at the end of a long day, needing a hug. It doesn't mean anything significant romantically-speaking, but it does suggest that Tae's grown comfortable enough in his presence (subconsciously or otherwise) to treat him with the same casual affection as he would his own nestmates. And honestly, Jungkook couldn't be more thrilled.

Oh boy, he's definitely blushing three different shades of tomato right now, and even with the dim lighting he suspects Taehyung will be able to see it, heightened vampire senses and whatnot.

"No, it's...it's fine," he manages, grateful that his voice doesn't come out all high and breathy and gushy despite his fluttering heart. "Totally fine. Thank you."

Oh god, shut up shut up shut-

"Are you sure?" Taehyung checks, but he looks tentatively hopeful at the lack of immediate rejection. "I mean, if I'm moving too fast you gotta let me know, okay? I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable, not even a little bit, and I promise I'll back off if you ever need me to turn it down a notch-"

"Hyung." Jungkook is smiling again, because fuck, he definitely hasn't done anything good enough in life to deserve someone so goddamn sweet."I'm sure. It's okay."