Taehyung POV

I laugh wildly at Jungkook reaction to hearing the truth that Mr. Choi, is my father. I may tell him more later. But I wanted him to know. I know he was wondering. I reassure him those things he said earlier are forgiven and that things are fine between us, given his initial misjudgment.

"It's okay Jungkook, however you do know I will never let you forget this." I take hold of my almond cookie and dip it in my warm tea before taking a bite.

"Oh, so that means you will have me around for a while?" He looks at me intently with a tentative smile and a soft chuckle.

"Maybe. I haven't decided yet." I give him a coy smile and a wink. I feel my heart open up just a bit more to this man. Look at me being flirtation with passenger 2B. I lower my head and shyly place a few strands of my hair behind my ears as my cheeks heat up. I am not the shy type. But without warning, I feel a bit silly like young boy talking to his crush for the first time.

"Tae do you have someone special waiting for you? You know like a boyfriend or husband? You know since we are getting to know each other. If it's too intrusive you don't have to answer." He nervously shifts his body as I can tell that asking such personal question is difficult for him.

"Oh, it okay Jungkook. Uh, no but hopefully one day. It's tough with how I work but I trust I will find him. Teehee," I giggle and lower my head to contain my blush.

After lunch we go ice skating and I help Jungkook stay on his feet. He is very brave and vulnerable to let me see him doing something he is not good at. I like that and I'm quite certain the old Jungkook would not have done this. We laugh so much and have the greatest time ever. After ice skating we go to the indoor Santa's village, and I feel like a kid again.

We sign up for an ornament and wreath making class tomorrow afternoon. Before returning to our suite, we go shopping and I find a few gifts for my sisters and parents. I also purchase something nice to wear out clubbing tonight. Jungkook picks out a beautiful jacket for me that he says goes great with my blue hair. I blush so hard from his attention that I know he saw it. He is very patient and sweet.

We both want to go dancing later and I can't wait.

As we come back through the lobby, we are both laughing, and I feel a new closeness to him. I might actually end this time here with a new friend. Who knows? I stop and sigh as I stand in front of the beautiful Christmas tree and just take it in, again.

"Isn't it amazing Jungkook." I stand there in front of the tree and feel sweet tingles move through my extremities.

"Yes, Taehyung it is."

After a few minutes we walk toward the private elevation to our suite, and I see Troy. He is giving me a questioning look. Oh fuck. I was supposed to tell Jungkook that Troy would like to show us the night life and take us dancing. Well, really him. Troy's hot for Jungkook and wants me to make an introduction. Shit! How could I forget? I certainly had opportunity. For some reason I don't like that, Troy.

"Hi guys! Looks like you are having fun! That's what we like to see!" he says eyeing Jungkook like he's a tasty snack and I bite down on my lip. "Are there plans for the evening? Jungkook just smiles nicely. Troy is a fast talker, so Jungkook is not picking up much of his English. Just a few familiar words. He looks at me for a response and I say nothing. I don't know what to say. The silence is awkward and before I can say anything he speaks. "So, are we going dancing later?" Troy says looking at me with a questioning raised eyebrow. Fuck!

Jungkook hears the word dance and then comes alive.

"Yes Troy! We Dance!" Jungkook says smiling and smacks Troy on the back. Shit what the hell just happened. Now Troy thinks Jungkook wants to do a date with him.

Jungkook's level of excitement ignites Troy flaming flamboyancy as he excitedly moves his hands and arms in all directions.

What the fuck. There's a train wreck coming, and I can't stop it!

"Troy, I like dance! I like you!" Jungkook says with a wide grin.

Oh shit! Now Troy thinks Jungkook likes him. No, no, no!

Troy moves quite uncoordinatedly to music he must be playing in his head as Jungkook laugh.

"Great I'll meet you at the dance club tonight at let's say 9:00 o'clock. I know you Koreans are great dancers. Kpop!" Troy laughs.

What the fuck Troy, all Koreans are not Kpop artists. This bitch is too much.

"Yes dance! Fun tonight!" Jungkook shouts.

"Oh yes, Jungkook we are going to have lots of fun tonight. You are so cute, and you'd liked to have fun with me." Troy literally jumps up and down as the train wreck rolls over me.

"Yes, fun Troy! We have fun, we dance!"

Shit, shit, shit! I scream in my head and before I can say a word Troy starts clapping his hands.

"I will see you tonight Jungkook!" Troy says with a big, satisfied smile.

"Yes, dance!" Jungkook says matching Troy's enthusiasm.

Oh my God! This is a mess. Troy cannot have him because.... oh fuck, I want him.

Oh, my fuckin God! I would like to crawl somewhere dark and die.

JK's POV

What a fabulous day Tae and I are having. I almost kissed him when we fell on his bed. I had to get out of there quick before he saw my boner. Fuck he's hot.

At lunch I learned more about him. Mr. Choi is his father. What a fuckin idiot I was. I guess looking back over it all, it was quite funny. When I'm with Taehyung there is no emptiness. I'm starting to feel and accept this new me. My awakening.

I opened up to him like I've known him for years. I even talked about mother. My one and only love. After she died everything changed. My father, the bitterness, and my entire world. I think I can tell him more. I think he won't reject me. I look forward to dancing tonight. My goodness I haven't danced in years. Why does Taehyung have me thinking of Christmas again. Mom loved Christmas. It was her special time. Not just the day but the entire season. After she left me, I never enjoyed Christmas again. I hated it because it reminded me of her. But I believe that Taehyung is changing that for me.

We meet that nice guy Troy in the lobby. He seems quite excited about Tae and I going dancing tonight. He's a nice guy and I will have to give him a nice tip before we leave. They certainly do believe in excellent service here.

I'm all smiles as we exit the elevator because I have planned a very special surprise for Taehyung. I haven't known him 24 hours, yet his happiness is very important to me. Maybe it's because of his selflessness in helping Mr. Min, and maybe something more that I don't want to admit. Right now, the reason is not important. He really loves Christmas and I know I'm the last person alive he would have chosen to spend it with. I want to do what I can to give him some enjoyment. He deserves it. Wow he helps so many with his skills and with his optimistic jovial disposition.

It felt really good helping Mr. Min. It was indescribable and to think Taehyung gets to feel like that every day. That is amazing and I envy him. Hearing Tae talk about the amazing awakening has me thinking of not only Mother and Christmas, but father also. I remember Yeona's story with her grief and what she said. Maybe it's time to talk with father and maybe it is time for forgiveness.

Tae is chattering away about Santa's Village as our elevator rises to the top floor. He is so cute.

"Jungkook, the temperature is going to warm up to like only 2 degrees above zero tomorrow. Hahaha! Two degree is also very cold, but we can bundle up and take out a snowmobile. What do you think Jungkook?"

"Taehyung, that sounds great." He lets out a delightful shriek as I insert the key card into the lock. As the double doors to our suite swings open, I step back to let him enter first. He steps in, freezes, and lets out a gasp. His entire body shakes as he brings both hands to his mouth as his eyes widen and is rendered speechless. That says a lot for very vocal passenger 2A.

"Oh My God," he squeals and rushes forward towards a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. It has a large assortment of ornaments and multicolored lights that are blinking. There is soft Christmas music playing in the background. He is mesmerized by the tree as he examines it closely with eyes full of wonderment. He then lays on the floor under the tree and looks upward into it. I sigh as tingling spreads through my extremities

"I will stay here all day and all night Jungkook." He resembles a sweet little boy that is captivated in wonder. I swallow hard as my eyes burn with tear. Without doubt he is a slave to its beauty.

He reaches out his hand. "Come join me Jungkook." I pause as I feel terror latch on to me. What? Lay under the Christmas tree. That's too outrageous for me. I remember how good it felt to bouncing on the bed earlier with Taehyung. It was incredible. For a few minutes I was invited into his free world and now I have been given another invitation. Hell yeah, I'll do it!

"Move over." I join him and we lay shoulder to shoulder. He then takes my hand as I quietly look up into the sparkling lights.

"Just allow yourself to float, Jungkook. Let go of all your earthly concerns. Just be present to the lights and let them carry you." His voice is soft and quiet as I follow his direction. I clearly see mother on our last Christmas together. She is weeping after hearing fathers' good news about not traveling. Father pulls me onto his lap, and we are all so happy. I feel his love.

Taehyung then says softly, "Jungkook did you have anything to do with this spectacular Christmas tree we are under. Slowly we sit up but remain on the floor.

"Well, I did get a bit of help from the concierge and my google English translation app. Tae, I know how much you enjoy Christmas and I wanted to bring a bit of it to you since you will not be home with you family. I know how much you wanted to be with them this Christmas. I'm sorry you are here with me," His eyes fill with wetness that starts to run down his beautiful face.

"Jungkook, I am happy to be here with you. Thank you for doing this for me. It is incredibly amazing, and I am grateful you would think of me."

He lunges forward and hugs me tight and kisses my cheek. I feel a surge of delightful energy flow through me as I feel his touch, his heat, and an undeniable connection. Wow! I never knew another human could bring about such a thrilling sensation that is physical and emotional. Is it just me or did he feel it too? Our embrace last longer than normal. As he moves away slowly, I open my mouth, but the words don't come. I hold back what I want to say, which is, 'please don't let go.'

I hear him swallow and our eyes meet. We are close enough to kiss as his eyes travel downward to my lips and my eyes to his. I struggle to break my trances. I then hear him clear his throat as he pulls a few strands of his beautiful blue hair behind his ear.

I want to kiss him passionately and then carry him to my bedroom and make love to him.

"Jungkook, thank you."

"Wow what an amazing tree. He then turns to me and shows his beautiful boxy smile as my insides melt. He is irresistible. He then becomes giddy and run through the entire suite laughing like a lunatic. He's too adorable and very attractive. He is free. He doesn't care what I think of him. He is simply in his bliss. God, I admire him.

"Jungkook since we are here for the holidays. Let's enjoy these days and create some fond memories that we can look back on and enjoy after we go our separate ways." I smile weakly and nod. I feel my heart drop into my stomach with the mention of us separating.

"Be free with me Jungkook. Let yourself go. None of this starchy businessman bullshit. No expectations, just fun and aliveness. We have two or maybe three days together. No regrets. What do you say Jungkook? Will you be free with me?"

His expression is soft and inviting with lively eyes. What does he mean? Free in what way? I have no idea of what to expect but something tells me it will be the best time of my life. Of course, it would, because I am with him. He has no idea that he has me in any way he wants. I have questions but of course I'll be free with him.

I don't know how I know but after being with Taehyung I believe I am good. I have changed. I have had an amazing awakening. I endeavor to be worthy of him. There is much work ahead for me to make the life changes needed. But for the next 3 days I will be with Taehyung. I have no idea how I will do it, but I will make him mine.

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