Rivalry [Taekook] If I win

Jungkook was losing his mind.

The days were obviously hell for him that his roommate made sure of.

Taehyung talked a lot, they weren't deep or meaningful like their classroom debates, but Taehyung's unfiltered mouth drove Jungkook up the damn wall.

The only peace he ever got was when tae buried himself in reviewing lessons or researching obsessively.

Otherwise, he spent most of his time outside the dorm.

Cause,

Tae's straightforwardness made Jungkook angry.

Angry in the sense that he actually planned to kill the walkie talkie in sleep.

Can't blame Jungkook cause he started suspecting taehyung was actually doing it on purpose.

because no one could be that annoying by accident , right?

Well now,

It was past midnight.

The room was silent but with the exception of the occasional rustle of pages or the soft click of laptop keys.

The only time it would be silent is when Tae is in nerd mode. And now, he is, as well as his said rival too.

Tae was slouched on the couch with laptop balanced carelessly on his thighs.

Kim Taehyung

And Jungkook sat straight at the desk with a book as thick as his biceps.

Sure, JK was a bit tensed.

His Jaw was tight and his hair slightly messy and his knees bounced restlessly.

From across the room Taehyung could sense the tension brimming from him. He knew a little too well for being a rival and also now a roommate but still not friends they are, that JK would only tap his legs when he just can't focus, or he is stressed.

Right now focused isn't the case. Maybe it would be stress that suits him.

The silence between them was almost bliss like how Jungkook would love it, but Taehyung just asked suddenly like he hadn't just shattered the peace?

Kim Taehyung

You ready for the event?

Jungkook didn't answer right away. He just flipped another page.

Jeon Jungkook

Yes. You?

Kim Taehyung

Obviously. Who else is gonna keep you on your toes?

Jeon Jungkook

Don't flatter yourself. Last time, you stuttered when I asked you just a minute detail?

Kim Taehyung

That's Because your tone was aggressive.

Taehyung defended. It was real that he shuttered cause his mind slipped back to a moment when he looked at the sharp eyes of Jungkook in a very serious aura, like he was sentencing a death.

It must have happened cause he was already stressed making his points, that's why … That's what tae wants to believe.

Jeon Jungkook

It's called professionalism.

Kim Taehyung

It's called being an ass.

Jungkook scoffed .

Jeon Jungkook

And Taehyung frozed.

Kim Taehyung

Because it struck something stupid and hot in his chest. Maybe it was the way his lips curved with that smugness or how his jaw flexed just slightly after with challenge.

Maybe it was the glasses resting perfectly on the bridge of his nose or the way his messy hair curled slightly over his forehead like he hadn’t even noticed how disheveled he looked.

It was unfair.

Absolutely unfair how someone could look that effortlessly good while insulting you.

Kim Taehyung

(Gulped)

Jungkook slowly lifted his specs off, with a tight lipped. it's only been days and jungkook could read this man very loudly . And he sure as hell know what this Bruh might be thinking now too.

Jeon Jungkook

Taehyung blinked once. Then twice. Because damn.

That scoff and the way he took the specs off .. Mahn, He needs a cold shower.

Jeon Jungkook

You ready to lose again? (He asked smugly).

The smug smirk, It was Jeon Jungkook saying I’m better than you and I know it in the most irritatingly attractive way.

Taehyung smiled awkwardly as he pulled the laptop above his crotch.

Kim Taehyung

Jeon., try not to cry when I beat your ass.

Kim Taehyung

Taehyung crossed his arms lazily from the couch, looking at his hot roommate. Jungkook was too busy as he stared bored with his lips set in a tight line.

Kim Taehyung

So, want to make this interesting?

He didn't respond but tae waited , he knew Jungkook wouldn't resist.

Jeon Jungkook

A bet?

Kim Taehyung

Yeah, for the event?

Jungkook leaned back in his chair and turned his body full to taehyung and his eyes catching taehyung's with that annoying confidence that always made taehyung grit his teeth.

Jeon Jungkook

If I win…,

He said slowly.

Jeon Jungkook

You're a mute in this room, Kim.

Tae blinked with his lips parting in a half a laugh.

Kim Taehyung

A mute?

Jeon Jungkook

Exactly.

Tae scoffed looking down, with a smug curve of his lips, but it was just to hide the sudden flutter in his chest.

Mute, huh? Tchh.

Taehyung couldn't lie to himself even though he hates it, he'd take any version of Jungkook if it meant he'd still get to be near him.

He is done being a ghost in his favorite asshole's life.

Kim Taehyung

Fine. If I win-

Jeon Jungkook

Deal.

He cut in, turning his back to his notes like he couldn't be bothered to hear the rest. Of course,. Of course he wouldn’t even care what the terms were.

Kim Taehyung

You don't even know what I'm going to say?

Jeon Jungkook

No need.

He said casually flipping a page.

Jeon Jungkook

You're not going to win.

Taehyung’s fingers curled around the edge of the cushion. That arrogance. That fucking confidence is infuriating. It made him want to scream.

It made him want to pull the glasses off his face and kiss the words right out of his mouth. It made him hate how bad he wanted to do it.

Kim Taehyung

Still, you should know what you're agreeing to. It could be anything , you know?

Jeon Jungkook

Doesn't matter.

Kim Taehyung

You're cocky.

Jeon Jungkook

I'm confident.

Taehyung leaned back again on the couch with eyes gleaming as he stared at his roommate.

Kim Taehyung

Jeon…, if I win, you're coming with me to the classes and will sit beside me for the entire semester.

He said it lightly, Like it wasn’t carved straight out of his desperation. Like it wasn’t a soft, trembling plea hidden behind a smirk.

Taehyung knew he is selfish. He is tired of watching his back. Tired of watching him from far.

Now, He made up his mind. He just wants him close even if it's fake, even if it's forced.

Taehyung would do anything, even if he had to trap Jungkook beside him with a stupid bet, then damn he'll do it .

And fucking Hell, he'll win for that reason alone.

He’d flip the goddamn world if it meant he could sit beside Jungkook every day.

Because he need that. He wanted that. Even if he had to use a thousand excuses and bets and dares … Taehyung would still try to find the one reason.

Jeon Jungkook

Start preparing for your silence, Kim.

Jeon Jungkook

Taehyung rolled his eyes. He'll win this, not for glory or pride.

Just to keep him close.

Kim Taehyung

You're not gonna make this easy for me, are you?💭

Kim Taehyung

You never do. Not with that mouth, that attitude, those goddamn glasses you wear just to ruin me. And yet, Jeon Jungkook…, I'd still find a way to get that desk beside mine filled with you.💭

Kim Taehyung

Fine. (He muttered more to himself than to Jungkook, who was already back to scribbling again).