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▶ Free Fall ~ Slot Machine
November was drawing to an end, with the promise of freezing weather and the vibrant leaves began to wither away. 
Jungkook was working extra hard, trying to get as much studying done before leaving for Jeju. He also had his final submissions of the term, clinic, the club and his online course - along with managing attendance. 
He was stretching himself thin but Taehyung made sure to take care of him whenever he was free. 
Currently, Taehyung was lying with his head on Jungkook's lap, gazing up lovingly at the ravenette. 
"Kookie.... You've been at it for almost five hours. Take a break." 
"Yes, TaeBear, just an hour more okay? I have to just finish this client's case history and mail it to Minho and then I'll be done with the week's work."
Taehyung nodded. His slender fingers traced the younger's jawline, admiring his features. 
"I'm so glad I met you Jungkook," he whispered. "You make me incredibly happy." 
Jungkook blushed, kissing Taehyung's wandering hands. 
"You make me happy too, Taehyungie." 
"Do I?" 
Jungkook's brow creased. He stopped typing on his laptop and kept it aside. 
"Of course. Why would you ask something like that?" 
"I'm kidding. At least it got you to stop working and focus on me. Seriously it's been a while and you've been working nonstop." 
Jungkook rolled his eyes at Taehyung's cheeky grin. It soon turned serious. 
"Why do you work so hard, Jungkookie? You know you can ask me when you need things right? I have no one else to spoil, to spend all my money on - I would gladly do it for you!" 
Taehyung sat up, facing him, onyx eyes gentle yet deep. He held the raven's hands, tracing the tattoos on his wrist. Jungkook sighed, knowing where Taehyung was coming from. But his conscience refused to accept that help. 
"I... Uhm, I don't come from a well off family, Taehyung. My dad manages for now but eventually he'll need someone to care for him. And um, I want to make a name for myself. I mean, even if it is not as famous or widely known as you." 
Taehyung sighed, lacing their fingers together. He leaned in and pecked Jungkook's lips, his heart doing a happy little dance at the touch. 
"I understand and respect that, Kookie. But... I still wish you'd let me help you. You're still so young and I barely see you going out or having fun. Besides, you'll obviously succeed in life, but you would regret not making memories when you're young." 
"I do have fun! I go out with my friends and classmates all the time. I just, prioritise work more."
"Yes and that's great but you really need to take healthy breaks Kook. You have dark circles! I'm worried about you. You completely forget to eat when you get all immersed in work like this and don't even deny it, I know. You didn't even touch the dinner I left in the microwave!" 
Jungkook pulled Tae on his lap and kissed him. Taehyung immediately melted into it, a satisfied hum leaving his lips . 
"Don't distract me, you Coconut Head!" Taehyung moaned, pulling away from the mind boggling kiss. 
Jungkook smirked.
"Is it working?" he whispered seductively, pecking Taehyung everywhere on his face.