SWITCH

EPISODE(15)

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**IN THE MORNING:**

Both were nestled in each other's arms, blissfully unaware of the reality that they had shared a kiss, fueled by the warmth of a drunken night. Taehyung, who had been keeping a close eye on Jungkook, believed he was merely helping him escape the clutches of a life spent behind the bar. According to Wooshik, they had proof that Jungkook was the actual culprit. But would Taehyung ever uncover the truth? Would he understand the depth of Jungkook's love, obsession, and infatuation for him? Perhaps someday, yes; perhaps someday, no. The attraction Taehyung felt for the younger man lingered in the back of his mind—was it the first stage of love, or would he simply ignore it?

Suddenly, Taehyung's phone rang, breaking the serene silence of the morning. With his head resting against Jungkook's firm chest, he stirred awake, momentarily disoriented. As he blinked away the remnants of sleep, he felt something solid beneath him. Raising his head, he was greeted by the most beautiful sight: Jungkook, with his perfect pout, peacefully sleeping and holding him tightly. The innocence radiating from Jungkook's face made Taehyung's heart flutter; it was a beauty so captivating that he could gaze at it for eternity without tiring. It was hard to believe that this angelic face belonged to the most ruthless mafia member he knew.

Wait a minute—what was he doing here? Why was he lying on Jungkook's chest? Panic surged through him. Did something happen between them? He quickly checked his own clothes and sighed in relief. "Thank goodness I still have my clothes on," he muttered to himself.

Just then, Jungkook stirred again, shifting to his left side while still holding Taehyung close. The younger man intertwined their legs and hugged him even tighter. "What the hell? He’s stronger than I thought," Taehyung thought, marveling at the juxtaposition of Jungkook’s innocent face and his powerful physique.

Unable to resist, Taehyung leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on Jungkook's forehead, inhaling the sweet scent of his hair. Just as he savored the moment, the phone rang again, jolting him back to reality. He struggled to free himself from Jungkook's grip, and after two minutes of determined wriggling, he finally managed to escape. He reached for his phone, which was lying on the table, and saw that it was Namjoon’s mother calling.

With a smile, he answered, his voice still heavy with sleep. "Hello, Eomma! How are you?"

**On the Call:**

**Mrs. Kim:** "Hello, Taetae! I’m good, how are you, my baby?" Her cheerful voice brought a smile to his face.

**Taehyung:** "I’m fine, Eomma. Why did you call me this early?" He chuckled, still waking up.

**Mrs. Kim:** "Can’t I call my baby?" she said in a playful, dramatic tone.

**Taehyung:** "I didn’t mean it like that, Eomma! You know I love hearing from you. Now, come on, get to the point!" he replied, chuckling.

**Mrs. Kim:** "Hahaha! You know me too well! I called to ask if you could come to Busan and celebrate our wedding anniversary with us. Your Appa has been wondering why you didn’t come with Joonie and Jinnie. It’s no fun without my little baby!" She added a touch of mock sadness to her voice.

**Taehyung:** "Alright, alright, my little drama queen! I’ll be there by evening, okay? Now are you happy?" he teased back, amused.

**Mrs. Kim:** "Really? Oh, I’m more than happy!" she squealed with delight.

**Taehyung:** "Okay, but can I bring my friend with me? He helped me finish my office work," he asked, his tone turning serious.

**Mrs. Kim:** "Aww, of course! Bring him along, my baby!"

**Taehyung:** "Thank you, Eomma! I need to pack and make breakfast now, so I’ll talk to you later."

**Mrs. Kim:** "Bye-bye! Take care and drive safely, okay?"

**Taehyung:** "Okay, you too! Take care, and bye!"

He ended the call, a smile lingering on his lips as he thought about the day ahead.

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After the call, taehyung went upstairs to freshen up, while still sleeping, taehyung packed his clothes for his buran trip. When he came downstairs, he headed straight to the living room and saw Jungkook sitting in the same spot, his messy hair framing his face as he rubbed his eyes with the back of his fist like a sleepy child. It seemed he was still caught in the haze of sleep.

"Ah, you woke up!" Taehyung said with a bright smile.

Jungkook looked at him, his pout soon transforming into a sleepy smile. "Yeah, good morning," he replied, his voice deep and raspy, sending shivers down Taehyung's spine.

"M-morning," Taehyung stuttered. "Go freshen up! I’ve made a dress for you. Freshen up, and then we’ll have hangover soup and some medicine, hmm?" he suggested.

Jungkook nodded and headed upstairs to freshen up.

While Jungkook was getting ready, Taehyung made the soup and tidied up the living room, which was still a mess from their wild night.

In the meantime, Jungkook returned, wearing a white shirt with a black cardigan paired with black jeans. He walked straight to the kitchen and drank some water.

"Breakfast is ready at the dining table!" Taehyung called out, noticing Jungkook in the kitchen.

They sat down to eat, engaging in random chit-chat, when suddenly Taehyung said, "Kookie, I talked to Eomma. She wants me to join her for the anniversary party..."

"Okay, and I already gave you the weekend off, so enjoy your time with your family, Tae," Jungkook replied with a smile.

"Actually, I was wondering if you could come with me. I asked Eomma, and she said it’s fine if you join," Taehyung said, giving Jungkook his best puppy eyes.

"You want me to go with you to Busan?" Jungkook asked, slightly taken aback.

"Yeah!" Taehyung exclaimed, his excitement palpable.

"But what will I do there? I don't know anyone," Jungkook said, uncertainty creeping into his voice.

"Please, Kookie! We’ll be back on Saturday. It’ll be fun!" Taehyung pleaded, his eyes wide with hope.

"Ah, okay, okay, I’ll go," Jungkook relented, a smile breaking on his face.

In a burst of excitement, Taehyung hugged Jungkook sideways. Jungkook was caught off guard by the sudden gesture, and Taehyung smirked inwardly, thinking, "Step 2 completed. Let me make you confess, my dear Kookie."

"Oh, I’m sorry, Kookie! I was just excited," Taehyung said, faking a blush that didn’t go unnoticed by Jungkook.

"It's okay... n-not a problem," Jungkook replied, his cheeks slightly flushed.

An awkward silence enveloped them until Taehyung broke it. "Umm, Kookie, let’s finish breakfast, then we’ll drive to your house so you can get your clothes. What do you say?"

"Y-yeah, okay. I don’t have any problem," Jungkook stammered.

They quickly finished breakfast, and Taehyung grabbed his luggage, loading it into his car. Both hopped in and drove to Jungkook’s mansion.

As they arrived, Taehyung gasped in awe at the luxurious building standing proudly before them. "What the hell?" he exclaimed, surprise evident in his voice. "This place is beautiful!"

"Do you like it?" Jungkook chuckled, clearly amused.

"Yeah, I love it! It's beautiful," replied Taehyung.

"Thanks," said Jungkook.

"Okay, let’s go inside," Jungkook said, leading the way.

"No, no! You go. I’ll wait for you here," Taehyung insisted.

"No, you’re coming with me!" Jungkook said, dragging Taehyung along with him.

Once inside the mansion, Taehyung gasped again. "Is this your house or a hotel? It’s so beautiful!"

Jungkook laughed at Taehyung's amazement. "You sit here; I’ll go pack my clothes. I’ll be back in five minutes."

"Okay," Taehyung said, sinking into the plush couch. Maids served him drinks and snacks while he waited for Jungkook.

Suddenly, the main door swung open, and a handsome, elegant man entered, carrying a white coat and a black briefcase. Taehyung turned, his heart racing as he recognized the figure.

"JIMINSHHIII!" he shouted, unable to contain his excitement.

The man flinched, turning to face Taehyung. "TAEHYUNGSHI!" Jimin shouted back, his voice filled with surprise.

Jimin rushed toward Taehyung, enveloping him in a tight hug. Taehyung reciprocated, holding him tightly.

"What are you doing here?" Taehyung asked, pulling back to look at Jimin's face, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"It’s my house! What are you doing here?" Jimin replied, equally baffled.

"But isn’t this Jeon Mansion?" Taehyung asked, confusion etched on his face.

"Yeah, it is," Jimin confirmed, glancing around. "But I live here now."

Taehyung's eyes widened. "Wait, are you telling me you’re living with Jungkook?"

"Not with Jungkook, with Yoongi, my husband," Jimin said, his face lighting up with joy.

Taehyung’s jaw dropped. "What?! You’re married to Jungkook’s brother?!"

"Yes! I can’t believe you didn’t know! We got married last year after I returned from Canada," Jimin explained, his eyes sparkling with happiness.

"Wow, congratulations! When did this happen? I thought you were studying medicine in Canada!" Taehyung exclaimed, still in shock.

"Yes, I was! But Yoongi and I fell in love, and I couldn’t resist. He proposed, and here I am!" Jimin said, his voice filled with affection.

Taehyung’s expression softened. "Aren’t you scared living with a mafia?" he asked innocently.

"Aww, my innocent baby! No, they’re not bad. They’re good mafias; they only deal with bad people," Jimin reassured him, patting his shoulder.

Just then, Jungkook appeared, walking down with his duffle bag. "Jimin! You came!" he said, a bright smile illuminating his face.

"Yeah, just now, Kookie," Jimin replied, his voice warm.

"Taehyung, meet Jimin Hyung. He’s my brother-in-law," Jungkook introduced, a hint of pride in his voice.

"Yeah, he told me! He’s my high school bestie," Taehyung said, wrapping an arm around Jimin's shoulder affectionately.

"Really?" Jungkook asked, surprised.

"Yeah, Cookie," Jimin chuckled.

"By the way, where are you going?" Jimin asked Jungkook.

"Oh, I’m going to Busan with Tae," Jungkook replied casually.

"Okay, enjoy your trip! I need to freshen up; I had a night shift last night and I’m exhausted. You both have fun!" Jimin said, waving goodbye.

"Yeah, take care and rest well!" Taehyung said with a soft smile, watching Jimin leave.

As the door closed behind Jimin, Taehyung thought to himself, "Jiminssi, you’re too innocent to know how cruel the mafia world can be."

Jungkook bid farewell to Jimin, and then both hopped into the car, ready to embark on their adventure to Busan.

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I'm sorry the chapter is brief, but I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless.

I just want to say that I truly appreciate you, and I hope you take good care of yourself.

Goodbye for now, and remember, I "purple" you always! 💜