"What Taehyung?" Jimin asked pushing his best friend away as soon as they entered their room after they got back from Jeongguk's house with the brunet's spell, "Do you wanna be a hero?"

"Jimin―" Taehyung tried to talk but couldn't when the other continued speaking, "No, if you wanna be a hero not caring about yourself and not wanting the credits or some, don't because that's fucking pathetic."

"Did you see how he just said you both were even when you almost losing your life is something he can probably never pay off?" the shorter male was literally barking at this point and Taehyung softly smiled before pulling the other in a tight hug, "Calm down, daddy."

"It's not a joke," Jimin let out a small chuckle before hugging back, "I am very angry and if you again try to be nice and help those arseholes, we are done. No more friendship with you."

"Alright, won't help them at all, ever again," the brunet pulled away and smiled before throwing himself on his bed, "What did I even expect from him? He is Jeon Jeongguk, he was, is and will always remain that ungrateful brat. I was stupid to think that maybe he isn't that bad when he is the worst."

"Exactly? Like you are stoopid." Jimin just exaggerated and stressed on the last word before plopping himself on his bed as well. They were honestly exhausted at the moment. It was almost three in the morning and they walking metres after metres to get to the blond's house not getting a minute of sleep which was a surely a waste of time and all they needed was some rest.

Even though exhaustion took over the brunet's body but his mind― his mind was still wide awake thinking about all the stuff going on these last few days helping his system to still keep going. He stared at the ceiling as if it was the most interesting thing to watch in the world until he was distracted by soft snores coming from his best friend.

That was the sign of his sleep getting deeper and with the passing time, it actually went louder. He didn't actually realize how long he had been y'know laying on his bed.

Suddenly his phone beside his pillow starts ringing and he momentarily reached for it only to declining it without seeing who it was, as soon as possible because he didn't want his bestie to wake up and get disturbed.

Jeon Jeongguk.

Don't ask why he had his number saved. He just did. Maybe because he could just ignore that if someday he calls, or maybe because he thought he might need his help one day. Who knows what goes in that head but now he was just debating with himself whether he should call back or just let it be. He turned on the vibration mode and sighed before pressing on that caller ID to call back the blond.

"Fuck me damnit!" Taehyung murmured under his breath when he realized what he was doing. He actually called him back even though sometime ago he said he won't be helping again and surely Jeongguk is calling for help. Not anything other than that of course.

"It's a surprise that you picked it up." Taehyung heart that voice which he labelled as the 'crow voice' even though it was one of the sweetest and most gorgeous voice ever. Even he himself admits but shush, it's a secret.

"Didn't mean to surprise you, bye then―" he wanted to hang up when he heard the younger speak from the other side, "No, wait a second."

"What is it?"

"These pussies backed off when we were about to start for forest," Jeongguk informed and the older could actually feel the amount of disappointment in his voice, the way he let out the longest sigh possible just made it crystal clear, "I got some cowards as my friend but can't say that about my rival, can I?"

"Smooth like a butter, Jeon. You are trying to flatter me but uh huh, ain't working. I will not help you ever again," Taehyung rolled his eyes again laying on his bed from his sitting position and pulled the blanket over his body when the cold air from the open window hit his tan skin, "Can't forget how much of an ungrateful bitch you are."

"But you know, a little disappointed but not surprised at all." Taehyung added.

"I actually wanna apologize for whatever I said that time. I was just, uh," he paused for a moment sucking in a sharp breath, "I am actually sorry."

"Apologies only when you need me? And then what you forget about it and then again back to this shit huh?" Taehyung was literally whispering as he kept on stealing glances at Jimin who was now deep asleep with his one hand down the bed and drool running from the corner of his mouth. Pretty disgusting to look at but his pretty face just made him look astonishingly cute.

"No, I am not telling you to come here and help me. They already left for Belfort and now I am just thinking of getting in there alone," Jeongguk said, letting out a sigh once again which made the other raise one of his brows and in all honesty, he was worried now,

"How about that?"

"How about no?"

"But why? I have to go in. Like someone needs to do that. Whatever that thing is Taehyung, it is inside, I know it. It's somewhere there."

"I said no. You ain't going in alone. You get it, Jeon? It's not fucking safe. If you die, who would I talk trash about huh?" Taehyung said, switching the phone from his right to left hand and pressed his lips together in a line, "You are not getting there alone. That's it. No questions."

"Don't tell me you fell in love with me, Kim Taehyung." Jeongguk laughed staring at the sky full of stars before watching the borders of teng forest.

"Fucking hell, no. I wish for my death to come before that happens."

"Hey, be careful what you wish for. People say one of your wishes come true." the younger one whispered and there was a moment of silence between them. Taehyung was the one to break it as he asked,

"Where are you now? Tell me you aren't already out and walking there. I will then have to inform the vice principal."

"Shh, calm your tits, I am in the Troll's garden right now. I can see one of them trying to get on my feet but too bad, I just moved and it fell down," Jeongguk giggled a little and Taehyung could imagine the scene and subconsciously smiled at that, "Hey, don't hurt them. I will kill you if you did and please is it illegal to get a troll from there like want to have one?"

"Not illegal if they are willing to come with you," Jeongguk assumed and Taehyung nodded, "Now get the fuck out of there and don't fucking dare to call me again."

"You know what? I was just contemplating whether I should get in or not and I don't why I particularly thought of you right now but I did," Jeongguk laughed, " I feel we aren't actually rivals and we actually don't hate each other. It's just the circumstances and our fathers' issues that turned out like this."

"Just say that you need my help again. You don't need to lie like this."

"Uh no like I said, it's not about that. This is my genuine thoughts and you know it's true as well," Jeongguk said while the older one gave it a thought.

It's definitely true.

"Well now that you say it, maybe yeah but that doesn't change the fact that we dislike each other very much, whatever may the reasons but we do and that's what matters. You honestly trigger me a lot, Jeon. Like a lot," the brunet uttered putting extra emphasis on the last two words to express how much he triggers him and as he spoke he found himself running his free hand through his smooth brown hair locks pushing them back, "You're so fucking annoying."

"Mutual feelings sweetheart."

"Yeah I know, now hang up and let me sleep. If I get bags under my eyes, I will end you," Taehyung mumbled, turning to his side and laying on his arm as he continued the conversation.

"No stay dickhead, this is probably the only time we are speaking like decent humans, let's not end this so soon and did I ever say it?"

"What?" Taehyung asked.

"Your voice, it's so beautiful." Jeongguk pointed out, a small giggle adding afterwards that made the other smile and laugh back, "Well, not really. It's just very deep."

"Sounds very satisfying."

"Why are we even having this conversation in the first place? Like no, Jeongguk, we can't talk like this. I might start malfunctioning and also might puke." Taehyung said getting himself a better and more comfortable position as he sat up and rested his head on the board behind.

"But I have no one to talk to right now and I love to annoy you so much so fair enough I guess?" Jeongguk with a questioning tone said that and had the other stay in silence for a new seconds before he spoke.

"Uh, okay but I don't wanna talk to you."

"That's the point."

"Motherfucker, hang up or I will call your mom and let her know where you are." he whispered in the lowest tone ever when Jimin moved a little for the sole purpose of itching his balls.

"You don't have her number."

"Shut up!"

"Okay but my friends, they are cowards and are of no use and I am so disappointed," Jeongguk laughed getting one of the trolls in his hand and pulled it up in front of his eyes only to blow air at it causing it to fall again.

"They can only give you ideas about how to get me in trouble. Other than that, they don't have a brain honestly. But those are your friends so yeah expected." Taehyung sighed for the thousandth time now.

"They are smart but they are just scared. Anyone would be. Just us being exceptions."

"Yeah," Taehyung agreed, yawning softly which Jeongguk heard and decided to hang up now, "You wanna sleep?"

"It's fucking almost four you whore, of course. I want to." Taehyung replied, finally feeling his eyelids to get heavy for the sole purpose of getting some rest. He even got classes in the morning.

"Alright then, sleep motherfucker. Hope you have nightmares," Jeongguk laughed, that just made the other click his tongue and roll his eyes.

"Yeah, hang up―" Taehyung couldn't finish his sentence when he heard the other scream from the other side.

"Jeongguk!" Taehyung called but no answer, all he could hear was heavy breathings as if he is running.

"Jeongguk, fucking answer me, are you okay?" the older one said, his voice shaky now as he was beyond terrified now.

"Jeongguk, say something, please. What the fuck? Is this a prank." he asked gulping, his heart beating faster than the speed of sound and getting no response still now was making it even worse, "Jeon, tell me you are okay."

The line went dead.

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might double update :)

& hope you liked the chap