ink bound (JJK, Book 1 of the Soulmate Series)

chapter sixteen

I feel my phone vibrating under me and hushed sounds around me. I shift a little on the bed that smells so much like Jungkook right now. Have I really gone so insane that I'm smelling him in my sleep. The hotel bed also feels a lot warmer than it has been the past week that I've been sleeping in it. I feel my phone vibrate under me again and I feel around me to find it.

"Stop hyungggg!"

"But they're cute, why wouldn't I take a picture of them?"

"Shhh, she's waking up."

I open my eyes slowly, adjusting to the sun shining through the room.

"Good morning!" a voice chirps.

"Morning?" I look around to find the voice, my eyes instantly landing on Jin and Jimin. Arms tighten around my waist and it's only then that I take in what's actually happening. Jungkook and I are laying on the couch, me on the inside and him almost falling off the couch because of all my movement. He adjusts himself, pulling me closer to him. My eyes widen and I look back up to the two guys.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep through the night." I say in a hushed and rushed tone.

The two look at each other trying to decipher the words I spit out so fast. My brain takes some time to catch up to my mouth and I repeat again in Korean, "I didn't mean to fall asleep, sorry."

"Ah," Jin waves a dismissive hand. "Taylor, you're fine. I think Jungkook needed it." He says, a smile on his face as he gestures towards the younger.

I look down. His face pressed into my shoulder and I can see a slight smile on his lips. I resist the urge to run my fingers through his hair.

I hum, looking back to them, "What time is it?"

"6am" Jin looks at his phone.

"Absolutely not. That's- No. Goodnight." I shake my head, adjusting myself on the couch to lay back down comfortably.

"Too early?" Jimin chuckles.

"Extremely. What are you guys doing awake?"

"A few of us have some schedules today." Jin answers.

"Ah okay, anything Koo needs to be up for?" I glance at them, deciding to act on my impulses and run my fingers through his hair massaging his head gently. He snuggles closer to me and I smile. This feels safe, like home. Like the part of me that was missing. I know I have to make a decision. I know he's gonna want to talk about it. Being here like this with him makes it hard to choose. There's too much to think about, too many pros and cons.

"No he's fine, he'll wake up soon anyway. You should sleep a little longer." Jin says softly, looking at us.

"Great idea, 6am is just not it." I laugh softly.

"Get some rest T, we'll see you later." Jimin smiles. I wave at them as they get up and walk to the door.

I look back at Jungkook again. I haven't had time to think through much and I still don't understand how this is gonna work. Me being the most mundane person ever with the biggest pop sensation in the world. I wonder if our lives will fit well together. As I'm looking at him, for the first time since our bonding ritual, I want this to work. I want us to work. I'm not sure how but I can see it. I can feel it.

I slide down slightly so my head is pressed to his chest. His arms tighten around me, creating a safe fortress for my body. I feel him adjust and put his head over mine, leaving a soft kiss in my hair. I bring my hands up to his chest and lightly grab at his hoodie, cuddling into him. I close my eyes and inhale his scent.