Just Roomate
Jungkook's boots tapped fully against the corridor floor as he made his way back to the dorms. He slipped a hand In to his pocket , pulling out his phone and unlocking it without much thought.
One unread message blinked on his screen.
[Room 707 update :
You've been assigned a roommate for the semester.
Welcome, Kim Taehyung].
He stopped mid-step. His thumb hovered over the screen, and he read it again. This was his first time he got assigned a roommate.
He exhaled slowly, not surprised, not annoyed either. He was just blank.
He pocketed the phone and kept walking towards his room and pulled out the keys and opened the door.
He pushed the door open and stepped inside. And stopped.
There under the dim glow of the desk lamp, sat Kim Taehyung with loose shirts, black shorts and his legs spread out across the couch .
He hadn't even looked up yet , eyes glued to his phone screen.
The door clicked shut behind Jungkook. That's when Taehyung finally looked up, slowly.
As if he hadn't been fully aware of the moment the footsteps neared their door. Hadn't been checking the time for the last hour like he wasn't waiting.
He blinked once with his expression smooth and casual as there is nothing new here.
Kim Taehyung
Oh. (he said mild curiosity as he pulled one earbud out)
Kim Taehyung
So you are the neat freak?
Jungkook didn't say anything. He just scanned the room first.
Jeon Jungkook
Didn't know I'd be sharing.
Kim Taehyung
You're kidding me.
Another pause and then he headed towards his bed and tugged off his hoodie slowly, mask following after. His hair was messy in the sexiest, effortless way. His eyes half lidded and tired. His skin glowing under the dim light of the room.
Cheekbones. Jawline sharp like it could slice the tension in the room. Full lips. Full lips with a lip ring? Fuck it.
Taehyung whistled low, staring shamelessly.
Kim Taehyung
Well... Fuck me..
He raised a brow dropping the mask onto his desk.
Kim Taehyung
You're stupidly hot.
Tae said casually not even looking away.
Kim Taehyung
Like offensively hot. That should be illegal in shared spaces, you know!?
Taehyung added not missing a beat.
Kim Taehyung
Like … I mean I knew, obviously. You've got the campus in a chokehold with your damn mystery and bone structure. But seeing you up close? Goddamn. You could ruin a man.
Taehyung added, still eyeing him.
Kim Taehyung
I'm just appreciating the view. Full respect.
Kim Taehyung
You're really not gonna react?
Jeon Jungkook
Why would I?
Kim Taehyung
Because most people do.
(He grinned).
Jeon Jungkook
I'm not most people.
Tae said under his breath, letting his gaze drop down to Jungkook's arms, the veins, the tattoos.
Kim Taehyung
You're a goddamn sculpture.
Jungkook grabbed a water bottle from his bag and twisted it open without looking.
Kim Taehyung
I mean, I knew you were hot, yeah.
Taehyung continued like this was a normal conversation.
Kim Taehyung
But that was from across lecture halls … From stages … From rumors and all... But I didn't know you were this ridiculously hot..
Kim Taehyung
Not… up close like this . Goddamn.
Jungkook looked over his shoulder finally. His expression deadpan and voice flat.
Kim Taehyung
No. (He grinned). Just getting started. You've got that while 'i don't give a damn' aura going.
Kim Taehyung
Cold and mysterious. Face card that never declines.yet why you keep wearing that mask, though? Just curious you know.
Jungkook exhaled through his nose.
He hadn't expected the Kim Taehyung to be such a yapper. Not with the way he carried himself like a prince in the halls with his Stoic and arrogant aura.
He should be intimidating, hm? Intimidating in the way popular kids always were. But This… this version?
Jeon Jungkook
You don't talk like people who hate me.
Kim Taehyung
Who said I hate you?
Taehyung replied, his voice dropping slightly as something twisted in his gut. He didn't like it one bit. Hate? What in the fucking word is he talking about?.
Kim Taehyung
You're my rival, yeah. But that doesn't mean I don't like watching you.
Jungkook stared for a second too long him in the eye.
Jeon Jungkook
You always like this?
Kim Taehyung
Like what? Hot? Handsome? Charming? Incredibly self-aware?
Jungkook stared at him like he was trying to mentally mute the room
He walked to the dresser and set down his phone from the pocket. Took out a black notebook and a pen. Sat on his bed, back to Taehyung and opened a page.
Kim Taehyung
Dear diary? (He asked).
Kim Taehyung
You don't talk much. I've seen you stare down the professors like they insulted your bloodline. You ever smile?
Jungkook finally glanced up , Blankly.
Jeon Jungkook
You are Loud.
Kim Taehyung
That's homophobic!.
Taehyung joked with a half smile, light, and teasing. But Jungkook didn't smile. He just looked at him and it wasn't blank anymore.
It wasn't a glare. It wasn't even annoyance. It was nothing and yet it felt like too much for Taehyung.
Kim Taehyung
Don't say that you're homophobic.
Taehyung said a bit hesitantly, like he wasn't sure he wanted an answer.
And Jungkook didn't respond right away. He eyes dropped across Taehyung's face like a long blank stare that made the room feel a few degrees colder.
Jeon Jungkook
I like women.
Simple and sharp. Like it was the end of the conversation.
The grin on Taehyung's lips stayed…but his chest tightened. Because the way Jungkook said it, it wasn't playful. It wasn't shy, it wasn't even firm. It was like a warning.
Tae sat up straighter, his smile faltered just slightly. He blinked, the silence that followed wasn't awkward.
It was cold. Cold in the way it settled into your chest and tightened everything around it.
Kim Taehyung
Okay then. (He mumbled half under his breath , turning his eyes away for the first time).
But Jungkook wasn't done. He stood up slowly, grabbing a towel from the shelf. Then paused just at the bathroom doorway and his back still to Taehyung.
Jeon Jungkook
I don't care who you are or how much you talk …
Jeon Jungkook
But Don't sit on my bed. Don't go through my stuff. Don't flirt with me.
Jeon Jungkook
This isn't your stage. I'm not your friend. And were not going to be close. Ever.
Jeon Jungkook
Don't mistake this for anything more than shared space.
Then he turned his head just enough for Taehyung to see the edge of his profile, the curve of his jaw, the cut of his features, and the dark in his gaze.
Taehyung opened his mouth, but Jungkook didn't let him speak.
Jeon Jungkook
And if you're going to stare every damn time I take my mask off…
His fingers tightened on the doorknob.
Jeon Jungkook
Take a picture next time. Make it easier for both of us.
It was the longest Jungkook had spoken to someone in years.
Then he stepped into the bathroom and slammed the door shut behind him.
And taehyung was left sitting alone on the couch , lips parted slightly and his throat dry. The room felt colder now , like Jungkook's words had scraped the warmth off the walls.
He leaned back on the couch slowly, rubbing a palm over his face.
Kim Taehyung
fuck (he whispered).
Then he stared at the ceiling for a long second before muttering flatly.
Kim Taehyung
I’ve got a thing for emotionally unavailable assholes. Great.
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yoongles._zzz
😭💯
2025-07-12
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blessed by namjesus
bro hesitation left the room 😹😼
2025-04-24
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