Your eyes flew open upon hearing a loud sound. You turn around fast, making sure everything was alright.

Your eyebrows fall back down when you see that it was just Bruno hitting Kai repeatedly to get him to wake up. You smile softly when seeing them get along, and turned your attention back to the driver sat in the seat.

His eyes were droopy and expression looked tired.

Jungkook was, in fact, tired. He didn't know why but all of that running and fighting had finally taken a toll on his health. It was only when he saw you in trouble that he got this rush of adrenaline which caused him to get fired up.

Jungkook notices a pair of eyes on him and excitement fills his mind when he realises you were awake. Although there was still this part in him which wanted you to return to your state of slumber; he loved seeing your peaceful and calm state when you were asleep. In his eyes, you looked gorgeous and he did not want to stop watching you.

He turns around slowly, a warm smile spreading on his face when he saw your eyes on him. He brings himself to ask, "Did you have a good sleep?"

You couldn't handle the eye contact, and immediately averted your eyes so you were facing the road. You let out a sigh when seeing that it was nighttime. "Yeah, but I think we should all get some more. Kai's already asleep and you're tired, so we should pull over and start early tomorrow."

Jungkook turns his head back to stare at the road, his eyes narrowing in thought. He was worried something would attack them if he stopped. He couldn't risk anything happening when they were so close to victory. As he was just about to turn back and refuse, your hand grabs the steering wheel in front of him. Jungkook's eyebrows furrow and he immediately presses the break, causing the car to come to a complete stop. He turns to face you, encouraging you to explain your actions using his eyes. You stare into his dark pupils, not averting your gaze this time. With a stern but gentle voice, you speak, "You need your rest. You're practically falling asleep at the wheel. If you're that paranoid, then I'll drive."

Jungkook has never shook his head faster. Letting the woman he likes drive and take on the work load while he slept? Unacceptable on his part. He could not let that happen. I guess the only option left is to sleep.

He lets out a sigh, allowing his hands to drop from the steering wheel. You smile, knowing that you won. Upon seeing your bright expression, Jungkook feels his cheeks burn up. He smiled at you too, cheeks still burning bright red.

You could slowly feel your gaze drop towards his lips. What if I just kiss him right now..? You immediately widen your eyes at these thoughts, turning away and hitting yourself on your forehead repeatedly. Your cheeks become pink at your absurdity. Jungkook realises why you had suddenly moved away, as he had caught the way you had eyed his lips, even if it was only for a split second. In all honesty, he wished you'd just kiss him. It was always him initiating the intimacy, never you. He sighs in disappointment, muttering, "It's always me."

You catch that though, and snap your head towards the boy, raising an eyebrow. You understood what he meant, but still felt the need to ask. "What do you mean?"

He seems surprised, not expecting you to have heard him. He flinched slightly, and his cheeks heat up as he mentally debates on what to say. "Uh- it's nothing."

You decide to play dumb, egging him on. "No, I wanna know what you mean by that."

Jungkook hadn't expected you to drag it on, as his eyes were instantly wide. He scratches the side of his face, feeling his cheeks become a brighter shade of pink each passing second. "Um, you know, well, it's just that- uh, yeah so like-"

You roll your eyes at his useless blabbering, cutting him off by cupping his face in your hands and kissing him. You pull back quick, seeing Jungkook watch you with the most adorable expression on his face. His eyes were wide and his mouth was gaped open, a light shade of red decorating his cheeks. You smile, "It won't always be you from now on."

The colour in his cheeks darkens and he closes his eyes. Your hands were still cupped around his face, and Jungkook enjoyed every second of it. Every time your skin was on his, he felt all his worries leave him. He felt relaxed, calm, even happy. He had never felt that with a girl to this extent as he did with you, and he was scared of it. He was afraid of being taken advantage of, but when he thought of this possibility, an image of you came into his mind and he realised you could never do something like that. He trusted you with his life. With all these thoughts running through his head, Jungkook decided he wanted to be the first again. He wanted to be the first to grab you, hug you and kiss you, because the expression on your face afterwards was something he cherished and loved too deeply for his own good. He lifts his right arm up, the movement making you stare at his hand to see what he was planning on doing. He slowly reaches to the side of your face, hooking his right hand on the base of your neck. You realise what he was doing and almost felt your soul leave your body. He smiles, pulling your face till it was right in front of him, and pressing his lips onto yours gently.

This kiss was different.

It was soft and sweet, almost as if Jungkook was doing it to memorise the way it felt. Your eyes close and you dwell in the moment, allowing all your worries to go away and your body to relax.

Jungkook wanted to stay like this forever, his hand on your face and yours on his. He wished to be with you even long after this whole adventure. He longed for you to stay with him till the day he died, if not in the afterlife. All he needs is to see that pure smile on your face, the one that makes his heart pound and his stomach drop. All he needs is your kind words, that help him when he's feeling the lowest and are always said perfectly. All he needs is your soft touch, the feeling of your skin on his to give him that amazing emotion that he wished for. All he needs is you, by his side, ready to be with him.

But as Jungkook realises how much he actually needs you, the reality of his situation sets in. He was so deeply in love with you, that if he lost you now, he wouldn't be able to live anymore. If you walked away from him, he would be done, finished, gone.

He needs to make sure not to do something that would make you hate him and leave him.

But what if he already has?

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