BTS scenario: Taehyung x You (Maor), Part 1 - He Is Sick & You Take Care Of Him (with a twist) ...
Note: This is a personal request and quite a fluffy piece, as well. 😁
A few days ago a lovely young blogger, @its-metafroyical, inquired if I do personal requests, as well. Never having done anything like it before, I gladly accepted the challenge and am quite glad I did.
Rarely have I been this inspired and the following scenario is amongst the longest I have written so far, even consisting of several parts / chapters. But, please, bear with me and read them all! It would make me very happy because I really feel like this is one of my best, most profound fluff pieces so far.
Also, I haven’t done many scenarios with Taehyung so far, so this proved to be a great opportunity for me to ‘get to know him’ a little better. I did a lot of research on his personality and stuff and discovered so many more and endearing sides to him. Also, the girl who requested this was so nice and sweet and I really had fun trying to put myself in their place / possible story and write up something nice for her. 😊
Also, I mostly wrote rather angsty scenarios so far and really enjoy doing them. However, since @its-metafroyical requested something fluffy, this one gave me a chance to delve further into the fluff genre and discover that it ain’t that bad. I just hope that I’m not bad at it, either. 😁
So, here we go! I hope y’all (especially you, Maor), enjoy it!
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Taehyung is sick in bed and home alone and you, his long-term girlfriend, Maor, decide to stop by and comfort him ... The situation takes quite an unexpected, pleasant turn, though ...
This is Part 1 of a story consisting of 2 chapters. The second part you will find here, or on my Masterlist.
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A/N: Dear Maor, I hope you enjoy this and my ‘little’ scenario doesn't disappoint you! 😌 I found your personality very inspiring and could really imagine you and Tae as a couple. I ship you! 😉 Anyway, I changed your age a little, meaning the story is still set in the present, 2017/2018, but I made you about 3 years older so it would add up. You’re about 20 / 21 in it now, still younger than Tae, though, and are in your second year of university in Seoul. I really hope you don’t mind 🙏🏻🙃
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It’s a Monday night just like any other. For you at least, as long as exam season is in full swing.
Still seated in the reading room of your university’s library, long after ten at night, you are buried in your books on electrical engineering, studying for your next important written test in Digital Systems, completely having lost all sense of time, when you feel your phone buzz beside you on the desk. After hastily finishing the last sentence you take your eyes off of the text you’ve been analyzing, a sigh of annoyance at the unwelcome disturbance escaping your lips as you instead focus on the message popping up on your phone’s display.
The text is from Taehyung. Immediately, your upcoming exam is of secondary importance, you, after hours and hours of intense studying, having only now been reminded of the fact that your boyfriend is sick at home. Alone. And you know what that can do to him … Tae makes no secret of the fact that he’s not amongst the people who handle isolation and loneliness all too well. Quickly, you open the message and reply ...
You try and focus on your studies again, however your concentration doesn't last long, your thoughts repeatedly wandering off and back to poor Tae, home alone ... After a while, your resolve finally breaks and you grab your phone again.
Immediately, you pack up your things and set out for Tae’s dorm. On your way there, you stop by your favorite takeout restaurant and pick up a steaming bowl of Japchae with some beef bone stew and lean beef stripes, some of Tae’s favorites. You ask the owner to add some extra ginger to the soup, not too much though, just enough not to make it too spicy but to yet have a healing effect on Taehyung’s sore throat. All the while grinning to yourself, picturing the boxy smile spread across his beautiful face as he greets you in the doorway. To you, there’s nothing more precious than to give Tae the strength he needs and to take care of him, something you’re quite good at, having grown up with four younger siblings. You’d always known, or at least hoped, some day that experience would come in handy …
As soon as he sees you standing before him, you can watch Taehyung’s face brighten, his eyes instantly gleaming with new life and his unusually pale cheeks slightly blushing, turning a light, rosy pink which makes him appear almost healthy. However, you can clearly make out in how far sickness and solitude have taken a toll on him …
„Yah, Maor-ah, you have no idea how happy I am to see you!“, Taehyung exclaims in his full baritone voice, leaning down to pull you into a tight hug, his face buried in the long, brown waves falling down your back.
„Have you been home alone all day?“, you ask cautiously, following him inside the empty dorm and towards the kitchen. Tae merely nods, hesitantly looking back over his shoulder, his face staying concealed behind a curtain of his soft, caramel colored hair as if he intends to hide his expression from you. Not a good sign. Suddenly, he reaches back now, taking your hand into his, intertwining your fingers, an enigmatic smile stretching his curved lips, not reaching his eyes this time.
„How are you doing, Tae? In general, I mean?“, you continue to inquire, setting down the food in the kitchen, having trouble getting out bowls and cutlery since he doesn’t seem willing to let go of your hand.
„Oh, you know“, he shrugs. „My head and eyes are still a little achy, but the cough is almost gone. My throat is better already, too. Management really just wanted me to rest a couple more days to be sure I’m in top shape again before I go back to my usual routine and don’t unnecessarily strain my health, making it worse. They’re a little more careful ever since that incident in Kobe two years back. You remember?“
A shiver runs down your spine caused by the mere mention of that day, leading you to relive the most horrible hours of your life so far, even if it’s just for a brief few seconds. To remember Jimin calling you, his voice shaky, telling you how Yoongi and Tae had been taken to a hospital in Japan because he’d almost fainted on stage while practicing. Even though it ruined out he had ‘merely’ overworked himself while eating too little, the few hours waiting for the results of his examination had been hell on earth for you. Taehyung notices your hand shaking at the mere reference to that horrible day, immediately tightening his grip on it.
„It’s alright, Maor. I’m sorry I brought that day up. I know it was hell for you. But this time it’s really just a head cold and I’m almost back to my usual self again. Especially now that you’re around.“
He gives you a reassuring smile, followed by a kiss on the cheek and a long, intimate back hug, pressing his body against yours, his chin resting on your head, his warmth and scent enveloping you. Slowly, he starts swaying the both of you back and forth in the middle of the kitchen. Your eyes close almost automatically and you lean back into Taehyung’s chest, feeling him breathe against your back, his heartbeat against yours, simply enjoying the security and comfort only his embrace can give you. After a few minutes, though, you decide to break the hug and turn around in Taehyung’s arms to face him, getting up on your tip toes so you’re on eye level, your arms around his neck now.
„And you’re really okay, Tae?“, you ask, expression serious, brows furrowed in genuine worry which he surely must recognize. However, he just looks you deep in the eye, a cryptical grin on his lips.
„Mentally and emotionally I mean?“, you continue. „Now that you’re not alone anymore? I know you can’t stand being by yourself all day long. You start thinking too much, too deep, too dark, and you sounded kind of … down before. You really should've texted me earlier, Tae, or even called. I could’ve studied here just as well, you know, to keep you company!?“
He pouts, pursing his well formed lips, the fuller, upper one entirely disappearing. A sight so adorable and endearing you can barely keep yourself from kissing him, only able to do so by reminding yourself of the ‚kissing ban‘ Tae had imposed the second he noticed the first signs of a cold on him, not wanting to infect you.
„I didn’t wanna keep you from your work, Maor-ah. I know how important that exam is to you. You wouldn't have been able to concentrate around here, feeling obligated to take care of me. I couldn’t stand the thought of burdening you. I am a grown man after all, I can be by myself for a few hours.“
„Tae, you don’t actually believe that, do you?“
He questioningly raises a sharp eyebrow at you.
„That you could ever be a burden to me?“
You can see something dark glaze over his deep brown eyes.
„Honestly, I don’t know, Maor“, he finally admits, avoiding your gaze. „Sometimes it feels like that to me. With you always having to go by my demanding schedules and all …“
„Oh, Tae. I knew it would be like that when we got together. Sure, it’s not exactly ideal. But I thought we agreed that this, the two of us, is the real thing? That all these hardships and effort pay off in the long run? And even just five minutes together like this are still worth weeks of scheduling if necessary, at least to me. Isn't it the same for you?“
„Of course, it is!“, Taehyung energetically assures you without even letting you finish your last question, eyes wide and alight with sudden fervor. „Maor, you know how much I enjoy every single second with you. And how much I want to spend the rest of my life with you.“
Taehyung locks his gaze with yours, taking your hands into his again, stepping back to keep you at arm’s length, a radiant, boxy smile stretching across his beautiful features, his deep, dark eyes gleaming.
„Hold on! Wait a second, Maor!“, he abruptly calls out, his voice overflowing with urgency and excitement. „I have something for you! Stay right here and don’t move an inch!“
„Alright, alright!“, you gasp, unable to hold back a laugh at the sight of Tae jumping up and down in place like a hyperactive five-year-old, fingers still interlaced with yours.
He nods at you one last time once he has calmed himself down a little, his stare intense, nonverbally imploring you to be obedient, before he finally lets go of your hands and turns around to leave you in the kitchen, running upstairs to his room, his step lively. Barely a minute later he returns, slightly out of breath, face flushed, glowing.
„Give me your hand, Maor“, Taehyung demands next, his tone soft yet strangely tense. You do as he asked and extend your arm, clueless as to what his intentions might be, trying to hide your tension behind a shy smile. He encircles your wrist with the long, delicate fingers of his one free hand, the other one hidden behind his back.
„And now close your eyes, Maor. Trust me.“
„I do, Tae“, you reply truthfully and without hesitation, once more doing as you’re told, anticipation building up in your chest, leading your racing heart to pound heavily against your rib cage.
You flinch involuntarily as you feel something cold against the sensitive skin of your wrist, but Tae doesn’t let go of your arm. Until he’s done.
„You can open them again“, he softly whispers into the heavy quiet having descended upon the kitchen.
Your lids flutter open and after shortly meeting Tae’s expectant eyes, you look down at your wrist where a brand new piece of shiny, silvery jewelry sparkles, catching the glow of the warm ceiling light. It’s a filigree bracelet, consisting of a thin plaque which has both your initials, T & M, engraved in it, on either side transitioning into a delicate chain.
„It’s beautiful!“, you exclaim, your voice choked. Teary eyed you look up to find Taehyung’s gaze again, his expression showing a wide range of affection and contentment.
„I’m really glad you like it, Maor-ah. I’ve got one, too.“ He holds up his arm to show you. His bracelet looks almost exactly the same, just slightly bigger, chunkier, more fitting for his masculine stature. „They’re matching, you know. Couple’s bracelets.“
You can’t withhold a little giggle.
„I figured, Tae. And I love them.“
„Do you have any idea what they’re made of, Maor? The plates?“, Tae asks, his visage beaming with anticipation.
„Silver?“, you guess, shrugging your shoulders cluelessly.
Tae shakes his head, hair flying, impatiently biting his lower lip.
„Do you remember those titanium plates that were used to stabilize your broken elbow two years back? When they took them out, the doctor asked if you wanted to keep them and you thought it was grosse.“
Your eyes widening in suspicion, you nod.
„Well, I decided to take them anyway. As kind of a memento, since that accident was what initially brought us together. And I knew the instant I caught you in my arms that day that I would never want to let you go again. You, Maor, are my first love and these tiny pieces of metal symbolize the instant I realized that. I had our bracelets custom made from those very plates.“ He pauses, his eyes never once leaving yours. „Do you still consider them grosse?“
„No“, you whisper voicelessly, a first tear finding its way across your burning cheek.
„Good“, Taehyung responds, chuckling softly, using one of his thumbs to brush away your tear, his touch and deep, full voice sending warm shivers down your back. „And I meant what I said, Maor. I don't want to ever let you go again. I wish you would stay by my side till the very end, for us to grow old and gray together and share countless adventures along the way. To be silly together until the day we die.“
“Yah, Kim Taehyung, was that just a proposal!?”, you joke, not expecting a serious response. However, to your surprise, Taehyung solemnly nods.
One hand wandering to your mouth, you take a deep breath, holding it in unintentionally.
„See these bracelets as a promise, Maor. A promise I intend to keep, however long it may take. I am a man of my word.“
Paralyzed, breathless, you simply stare up at him. With your mind blank and frantically trying to generate a reply, you are forced to watch a shadow of doubt slowly creeping across Taehyung’s fair features.
„What is it, Maor?“, he inquires, insecurity now glazing his words. „Was this too much? Too sudden? Too early? I know, this wasn’t exactly the perfect moment. Timing has never been my strong suite. I originally intended to give the bracelet to you on the day of our next anniversary, but —“
Gently, you put a finger to his soft mouth, successfully silencing him.
„Don’t worry, Tae, this was perfect. Everything about it. And I’ll gladly take you up on that promise any time.“
Smiling in relief and boundless gratitude, Taehyung leans down, brushing your forehead with his lips, the sensation lingering even long after they’ve left your skin.
„I love you, Maor-ah, more than anything, and I always will. I’m sure of it.“
„I know, Taehyung. I love you, too.“
Now, you can’t restrain yourself any longer, stretching up to place a soft kiss on his lips which he lovingly reciprocates, only to suddenly pull back, wide-eyed in horror.
„No, Maor, the germs! You can’t afford to get sick right before your exams!“
„I won’t, don’t worry“, you dismiss his concerns. „And even if I do catch your cold, it still wouldn’t regret it. I don’t regret a single thing leading up to this moment and our future together. Not even breaking my damn elbow back then.“
You can feel Taehyung’s chest vibrate against yours as he softly laughs into your hair, his arms around your shoulders and his chin resting on your head.
„Alright, Maor-ah, let’s go and eat now“, he sighs after a while, reluctantly disengaging from the hug. „Would be a pity to let the delicious food you brought get completely cold.“
Humming in agreement, you take the hand Tae has invitingly extended towards you, grab the food and follow him to the living room where a classic cartoon is running on mute, hectic figures silently racing across the wide flat-screen TV. While you head back to the kitchen to get the bowls and set the table, Tae puts on the anime you both agreed on, the two of you comfortably settling on the sofa side by side. The well-known intro of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time playing in the background, you dive into the delicious Japchae.
„Wow, this is so good, Maor-ah! It’s from that place we love, right?“
You nod, smiling, mouth stuffed with delicious noodles and tender meat.
„You’re too good to me, you know that, right?“
Tae gives you a quick peck on the cheek before focusing on his beloved anime again. After having finished your meal, the two of you cuddle up on the couch, sharing a blanket, buried in pillows, your heads resting against each other. Now and then Tae makes goofy jokes that lead you to break out into giggle fits, or you comment the plot. However, little by little your voices grow softer, your speech gradually slurring, your remarks becoming more and more infrequent, until both of you fall completely silent and sleep finally gets the better of you.
When the other members arrive home later that night they find you and Taehyung fast asleep, leaning against each other, the hands on which you wear your bracelets still tightly interlocked.
„They look like they’re meant for each other, right?“, Hoseok notes, a touched smile brightening his tired features as the group quietly sneaks past the sofa, careful not to wake you.
„Yes, they really do …“, Jimin whispers in response, eyes glistening in the dark as he turns off the television, leaving you and Taehyung to sleep side by side in peace and quiet ....
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Part 2 Chapter 1 is up already! I hope you enjoyed it so far, especially you, Maor, and that you manage to see yourself in this story 😊 I, for my part, had much fun writing it. Thanks for reading!!
