Bound by touch

Ups and Downs

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Night had fallen by the time they reached the accommodation and Meera was beginning to feel the hunger pangs of soulmate separation. They had been apart for more than 16 hours and hadn't recharged at all in between. Meera could only imagine the ache her soulmate must be feeling and they still had to shoot as soon as he reached the accommodation to film him choosing a room. It was necessary to show him sharing a room with a member to avoid any kind of rumours. 

Meera wasn't sure how Taehyung could keep acting cheerful and add in aegyo too in front of camera when he was at least as energy starved as her if not more. She was feeling really restless and completely tired and she hadn't even done half of the things Taehyung had. 

Travelling was exhausting. Travelling on a tight schedule and filming while keeping up a cheerful and happy facade even more and Meera marvelled at Taehyung's ability to pull it off so smoothly. 

Taehyung acted cute for his Seokjin hyung before choosing Jungkook's room and acted surprised as if it hadn't been pre-planned at all. He would play along as long as the cameras rolled and go to the actual room assigned to him and Meera in the same house as soon as they were turned off. 

Meera was relieved when the director called for a break, allowing both the crew and the members to wash up and take little rest before resuming filming for dinner. Taehyung dropped the facade as soon as the shooting came to a halt and strode towards Meera. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to their room, dropping his luggage and bags to a side before pulling her into a tight hug. His hands circled her waist and he rested his forehead on her shoulder. Meera froze for a moment with the suddenness of the action, but quickly wrapped her hands around his shoulders, pressing her body to his, seeking energy.

Pure pleasure and relief flooded both their bodies as they melted into each other. Meera let out a sigh, breathing in his slightly sweaty and musky scent and nuzzling into his chest. Taehyung sagged with relief as his muscles relaxed and breathed in the sweet fragrance, burrowing his nose into her hair.

"I think we should sit somewhere. Or maybe lie down. You must be tired." Meera muttered into his shoulder and Taehyung hummed. He reluctantly moved away, allowing her to drop her own laptop bag carefully onto the floor and walked toward the bed. He scooted towards the middle and waited for Meera while she removed her shoes.

"You okay?" He asked as she slid into his waiting arms, laying on her back and pressing her entire side to his front.

"I am fine. Just starving." Meera mumbled and felt Taehyung's chest rumble with silent laughter.

"I am sorry I scolded you so harshly in the afternoon. I shouldn't have. I was just worried." Taehyung apologised out of nowhere after a few moments of silence.

Meera who had started to doze off in the comfort of a soft bed and the warm hug of her soulmate after a tiring day was startled awake.

"I.. it's okay. I understand your concern." Meera blinked, willing herself to not get emotional and start crying again. She wouldn't be able to hide this time with her soulmate literally trapping her in his arms.

"I hope you aren't upset or mad at me."

"No, no. I am not. It's fine. It was my mistake anyways. I was irresponsible." Meera didn't want to talk about it anymore. She hoped he would leave it at that, but to her disappointment, Taehyung persisted.

"No, you were not. It's normal to want to enjoy things. I was out of line today. I... I know you can take care of yourself and I shouldn't have tried to control your actions. You can do things you want to do. Whatever you want. I won't stop you. Just.. be careful. Okay?"