“So, Taehyung. Tell me about yourself.”

Taehyung smiled awkwardly and scratched the back of his neck.

“I-I’m 25.” He mumbled.

“Is that it? That's the only interesting thing about you?” Tae-Joon chuckled, his eyes crinkling in amusement. “Well if it makes you feel any better, I'm 24.”

“Cool.”

“Well um... do you have any pets?” Tae-Joon asked.

“No.”

“Any hobbies?”

“Yes.”

“O-oh. Um. What do you do for fun?”

“Fun things.”

“Oh. Well. Um.” Tae-Joon stammered, wildly confused.

Taehyung looked around the room and stayed silent.

“Nothing else to say?” Tae-Joon teased. “I get the feeling you don’t really wanna be here.”

Taehyung said nothing and picked at his fingers. He felt like such a dick, especially since Tae-Joon was trying really hard and seemed like such a sweetheart, but he knew it was for the best.

“Thank fuck.” Tae-Joon sighed in relief as he slumped back in his chair and undid his tie. “Cuz I don’t wanna be here either.”

Taehyung’s head shot up in surprise and he was met with the sight of Tae-Joon grinning at him from across the table. He picked up a croissant and nervously handed it to Taehyung.

“My dad said he needed a favour from me and that I should dress smart. Didn’t know he was tryna fucking pimp me out.” He said as he rolled his eyes. “Did you know this was a date? Cuz I only found out like 30 seconds before you came into the room.”

“I-I was aware.” Taehyung said, “But I didn’t exactly come here out of my own free-will.”

“Figured.” Tae-Joon grinned.

“My dad knows I’m gay and thinks I want to fuck every man in sight. He sprinkled in some threats for good measure and so here I am.” Taehyung rolled his eyes.

“Yikes. I know the feeling. My dad tries to keep me out of the public eye so I don’t “embarrass him”. He literally finds any guy and tries to set me up with them, as if positions and dynamics aren’t a thing. Not to mention my whole-ass boyfriend.” Tae-Joon scoffed.

“Wh-what position are y-you?” Taehyung asked embarrassedly. He looked down into his lap and his cheeks were slightly pink. He didn’t want to seem nosy but he couldn’t help but ask.

“Oh my god Taehyung you’re so cute.” Tae-Joon cooed. “I’m a subtop."

“What?” Taehyung asked in confusion. “A subtop? B-but you seem so...intimidating.”

Tae-Joon laughed and ate some strawberries before he replied.

“That’s because you’re so shy.” He smiled. “Everyone always tells me I'm too timid, but here’s you thinking I’m scary. I can’t wait to tell Jaemin; he literally won’t believe this. What position are you?”

“I’m a t-top. A domtop.” Taehyung said as he picked at his croissant.

Tae-Joon stared at Taehyung for a while before he burst out into laughter.

“Yeah right and I’m Ariana Grande’s long-lost twin.” Tae-Joon snorted. “What position are you really?”

“I told you. A domtop.” Taehyung frowned slightly. “Why does everyone always laugh at me when I say that.” He mumbled. “It’s not that hard to understand”

“Taehyung. I've only known you for half an hour and yet I just know you’re not a domtop.”

“Well you’re wrong.” Taehyung huffed. “I am a domtop so deal with it.” he scowled, not looking the slightest bit intimidating.

Tae-Joon didn’t look convinced at all, but he didn’t press any further.

The two sat in silence for a while, eating strawberries and grapes, until Taehyung spoke up.

“Y-you said you have a b-boyfriend.” He mumbled, “Will you tell me about him, please?”

Tae-Joon's eyes light up immediately and he smiled.

“He’s called Jaemin and we’ve been together for 3 years now. We met at a conference meeting.” Tae-Joon grinned.

“He’s grumpy and mean on the outside but he’s a big softy on the inside. And he’s super short. He’d kill me if he heard me say that but he is. He’s so cute and little.”

“Oh my god I ship you two so much.” Taehyung said “I haven’t even met him and I’m jealous of your relationship.”

“You can meet him right now if you want.” Tae-Joon offered. “I can show you around our apartment and you can meet Jae too.”

“What, you mean right now?” Taehyung asked in disbelief.

“Yeah right now! We're not exactly doing anything here.”

“But we hardly know each other! Won’t your boyfriend be weirded out by me showing up?”

“Probably. But he needs to make more friends. I have a feeling you two will get along perfectly.” Tae-Joon shrugged

“O-okay then.” Taehyung smiled as he stood up from his chair. “I’m taking these strawberries with me.” He laughed as he took the giant bowl with him and followed a laughing Tae-Joon out of the hall.

“Are you a serial killer by any chance?” Taehyung asked. “I don’t fancy dying today so it’d be great if you could let me know in advance.”

Tae-Joon cackled.

“Me? A serial killer? The only thing I kill is Jae’s ass."

Taehyung burst out laughing and they stumbled towards the car in fits of giggles. He'd really lucked out today. He'd made a friend and was on his way to make a new one.

Who knew his date would turn out to be so cool?

*****

“Before you enter the apartment,” Tae-Joon began nervously, “I just want to say that Jae can be a bit mean to begin with, but it’s only a precaution. He 100% doesn’t mean whatever he’s about to say to you.”

“Right. Because that doesn’t sound scary at all.” Taehyung said dryly. “If I'm not supposed to be here then I can just go ho-”

“It’ll be fine.” Tae-Joon said uncertainly.

“I’m sure you two will make great friends.” He said as he unlocked the door and ushered Taehyung inside.

“Baby! I’m home!” Tae-Joon called, smiling as a small man in a giant sweater came running up to the door.

“Joonie!” Jaemin grinned, smile faltering when he saw Taehyung standing awkwardly by the door. “Wh-who’s this?”

“H-hello.” Taehyung said meekly. “I’m Taehyung.”

“I’m not interested in having a threesome.” Jae said, beginning to walk away. Tae-Joon laughed nervously and grabbed his boyfriend by the waist and pulled him back.

“Piss off, Joon. I told you I'm not doing it!” Jae huffed.

“I-it’s not that! Nobody said anything about a threesome!” Tae-Joon said. “Stop being rude to Taehyung. He’s the guy my dad set me up with-”

“Are you leaving me for him?” Jae asked sceptically.

“W-what? Baby just shut up for a second.” Tae-Joon sighed. “Taehyung and I are just friends. I thought maybe you’d like to meet him and be his friend too.”

“Oh.” Jaemin said, cheeks heating up in embarrassment. “Sorry.”

“N-nice to meet you.” Taehyung smiled. “I like your jumper.”

“T-thanks. Joonie got it for me for Christmas.” Jae said shyly.

“It looks crazy fucking expensive.” Taehyung blurted.

“That’s what I said! But this bozo over here got it for me anyways.”

“Rich people be wildin” Tae snorted. “Jeonggukie always buys me expensive crap and gets upset when I say I don’t need it.”

“Who’s Jeongguk?” Jaemin asked.

“My friend.” Taehyung said.

“You two awkward beans are getting along so well.” Tae-Joon said as he wiped a fake tear from his eyes.

"Let’s go sit down in the living room.” Jae said, leading the way and plopping down on the sofa.

“You guys have bean bags?!” Taehyung gasped in awe. “They’re so cool!”

“Thanks!” Tae-Joon called from the kitchen. “Jae says they look tacky but I think they open the place up more.”

“It looks like a fucking jungle-gym in here.” Jaemin rolled his eyes and Taehyung laughed.

“I wanted to get beanbags in the living room but Yoongi said he’d move out if I ever got one. Hobi agreed with him.” Tae snickered.

“You have so many friends.” Jaemin said in awe. “I’m too awkward for that.”

“You’re not awkward.” Taehyung said. “You’re just a bit shy.”

“So are you, Taehyung!” Tae-Joon shouted. “You two just cancel each other out!”

“Fuck off!” Jaemin replied.

“I have to say though, when Tae-Joon told me that you’re a dom, I thought you’d be a lot scarier.” Tae mumbled to himself.

“You fucking blabbermouth Joon!” Jaemin yelled. “I can’t believe you told him our positions!”

“It’s only coz he thinks he’s a fucking dom-top. I had to put things into perspective for him.” Tae-Joon said as he handed them each an ice-lolly.

“You’re a what?” Jaemin asked in disbelief. “No fucking way.”

“I-I am!” Taehyung said meekly. “Why does nobody ever believe me?”

“Because you’re absolutely not a dom-top.” Jaemin gawked. “No way. You're far too soft for that.”

Taehyung rolled his eyes and scowled.

“Well, you’re shy and soft too. So, if you can be a powerbottom, why can’t I be a dom-top?” He asked.

“Because Jaemin is just a bit shy right now. He's not usually this passive.” Joon said.

Taehyung sighed.

“Have you ever tried a different position?” Jae asked.

“I bottom sometimes. I don’t really like it.” Taehyung said.

“Well maybe you just haven’t found the right top then.” Tae-Joon said. “I never thought I’d sub for anyone but then this sweetheart came along and flipped my world right upside-down.” he said,blowing a dramatic kiss to his boyfriend who went pink in the face.

“So you guys think I should go experiment more?”

“Yeah. I mean. It's not gonna hurt anyone.” Tae-Joon shrugged.

Taehyung pulled out his phone and checked the time.

“Oh shit.” He said. “I was supposed to be home three hours ago.”

“Do you want me to give you a ride?” Tae-Joon offered.

“Nah, it’s okay.” Taehyung smiled as he stood up. “I’ll just crash at my friend’s house. He lives pretty close.”

“Bye Taehyung!” Jaemin smiled. “It was nice to meet you.”

“Bye bye guys! I’ll see you soon.” Taehyung smiled as he left their apartment and pulled out his phone again.

He dialled Jeongguk’s number without any hesitation and smiled when hisfriend picked up.

“Hey babe.” Jeongguk said. “What’s up?”

“Will you come pick me up?” Taehyung asked. “And bring some Chinese with you too!”

“Do I look like fucking UberEats?” Jeongguk huffed in annoyance, but Taehyung could hear the jingling of car keys in the background. “Where are you?”

Taehyung gave the address and smiled when Jeongguk said he’d be there in 20 minutes. He stood there and waited, quickly texting Yoongi that he wouldn’t be home tonight and his friend replied, saying he was already out with Hobi anyways.

Taehyung thought to himself for a while.

It really wouldn’t hurt to experiment, would it? He thought back to Yoongi’s words of wisdom and how everyone had advised him to broaden his horizons. He hadn’t really thought about it until Jeongguk appeared in his life.

“There doesn’t have to be any commitment. No strings attached or anything.” He assured himself. “Just discovering what I like in bed. That's all. There's nothing wrong with that.” He tells himself as Jeongguk’s white porche pulled up into view. His shoulders felt incredibly light and the knot in his chest seemed to unravel at his realisation.

He was going to take Jeongguk up on his offer.

Taehyung smiled and walked up to the car, opening the door and getting in beside Jeongguk.

“Thanks.” He grinned.

“No problem.” Jeongguk said as they began to drive back to his place. "Your hair is brown."

"And?"

"What happened to the red? I liked it." Jeongguk said.

"Well it's brown now." Taehyung shrugged.

"Good thing you're still adorable." Jeongguk grinned.

"Sh-shut up Jeon." Taehyung mumbled.

“Are you staying over again?”

“Yep.” Taehyung said, popping the p. "I got something to tell you.”

“What is it?” Jeongguk asked.

“I’ll tell you when we get back to yours.”

“You’re so difficult for no reason.” Jeongguk rolled his eyes playfully.

“Bite me.” Taehyung shot back.

“Gladly.” Jeongguk snorted.

A couple more minutes passed and they pulled up in Jeongguk’s apartment. They settled in and were sitting in the living room, eating the Chinese and bickering.

“Now will you tell me?” Jeongguk asked. “It’s been an hour already.

“Fine.” Taehyung said.

“I bet it’s somthing lame.” Jeongguk snorted.

“Shut up or I won’t tell you.” Taehyung glared.

Jeongguk raised his hands in surrender and motioned for Taehyung to keep talking.

“I’ve been thinking.” Taehyung began, smacking Jeongguk on the head when he gasped dramatically.

“You’ve been thinking about what?” Jeongguk giggled.

“About your offer.” Taehyung mumbled.

“When you asked me to be your sub.”

“What about it?”

“I-” Taehyung said nervously. “Yes.”

“Huh?”

“I said yes. I'll do it.”

“I don’t get it.”

“I changed my mind.”

“You’re gonna have to elaborate.” Jeongguk said smugly.

“Are you really going to make me say the whole thing?” Taehyung groaned.

“Absolutely.” Jeongguk grinned.

“You’re a prick.” Taehyung huffed. “I’ll be your sub, Jeongguk.” Taehyung said, “Happy now?”

“Yes. Very.” Jeongguk grinned as he pulled Taehyung closer to him and hugged him tightly. “I was hoping you’d change your mind.”

“Thank fuck.” Taehyung said. “I was gonna shit myself if you’d found someone else.”

“Nonsense. I only want you.” Jeongguk smilled, not missing the way Taehyung shivered. “Are you tired, Tae?”

“A little.” Taehyung replied.

“Let’s go to bed then. We can talk more about this tomorrow.” Jeongguk said as he scooped Taehyung up in his arms and carried him up the stairs.

He couldn't wait to fuck the shit out of him.

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Sorry for the long wait lol. This chapter was literally just sitting in the drafts and my dumbass forgot all about it until someone asked when I'd update😬. But in my defence, I have a fuck ton of work to do. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Borris just announced another lockdown (shoulda been done months ago if you ask me 🙂) and yet schools are still open (what part of GLOBAL PANDEMIC does he not understand 🤦🏽‍♀️) so I gotta go in and get that education 😪

Exams 🤢 are still going forward so I won't update for a long time (we just gon pretend my updates were consistent in the first place 😭) Also I know I said this book would be heavily smut 😈 based and I promise it will be! I just had to set the scene first 🙈 Hopefully the next chapter will have some smut 😜

Anyways bye 😗✌🏾

-BB 💜