"You sure you're not going?" Yoongi asks the brunette for the last time as he stands at the doorway of Taehyung's office.

Taehyung is slumped on his swivel chair, staring at the white wall of his office, a glass of wine at hand. His face looked like he's in deep thought, then he answers a soft, "No."

The older nods his head and makes a move to leave the place. "Then I'm going. Suho and I will take care of this. Bye Tae." He shows a smile of understanding before going out the door.

The brunette is now alone in his office, having no will to go home yet. Tonight is the launching event of Jungkook's program in his hotel and his two hyungs attended the event to fill his absence.

Taehyung thinks of the event at hand. He asks himself why he doesn't want to go, what's the reason behind. Tired from work? Pride? Or no reason at all?

Or because of a certain raven haired CEO?

What reason it is, he shakes his head to clear his mind. He, instead, thinks about the scholarship program. He admit, Jungkook was quite creative about all this. Taehyung never thought about the raven head to do something like this, even in his earlier years. Something to help hopeless kids. Something to help someone like Taehyung.

His chest constricts at the thought.

The brunette picks up his phone to play games, hoping to divert his thoughts and not think about anything at the moment.

Half an hour later of absentmindedly switching colored candies here and there, and losing lives (yes, he still plays Candy Crush) he huffs a breath and puts down his phone. He picks up his glass of wine again and gulps the remaining liquid, slightly grimacing from the sudden warmth in his throat. He's still not fond of drinking such beverages but he still drinks it, no reason at all.

As he places down his glass at the table, his eyes catch the sight of the launching invitation tucked in between papers. He never gave a second glance to it after it was delivered earlier. Curious, he slips it out and scans the contents.

His brows raised a little after seeing his name, in partnership with Mr. Kim Taehyung, CEO of BigHit Entertainment. So Jungkook literally included his name after Taehyung agreed.

Again, the brunette finds himself thinking about this program and the kids they can help. Taehyung himself is slightly delighted about the idea of helping, even just for some of them. He had come from that life, suffered, struggled and thankfully came out alive. But of course, with scratches and scars.

Taehyung thinks for a long time. Then out of nowhere, there's a sudden urge of going to the event tonight. He suddenly wants to take part in this program, of wanting to see for himself. He should go.

But then he thought, Jungkook will be there.

So?

Another part of his brain replies.

Yeah so? Fuck it. Taehyung doesn't know what's Jungkook planning or intentions are, and he has no interest on knowing, but he decides to go this time.

His name was on the invitation so why not?

Even though he knows he's late already, Taehyung still readies himself. He's already in a suit and he looks presentable (as always), so he goes out of his office after a long time of discerning and heads to Golden Hotel.

+++

Golden hotel is one of the most prestigious hotels in the city of Seoul. Tonight, the place is alive with many guests in suits and dresses in one of the ball room. Expensive foods are being served for everybody and loud chatting of people can be heard all around the place.

Taehyung arrived at the hotel and in the middle of the event. He walks slowly towards the entrance, and was about to step unto the stairs leading to the door when his peripheral vision noticed a thin boy standing outside the place. He momentarily stops and eyes the boy. The latter noticed Taehyung looking at him and he just hung his head low, looking like he was cautious and freezing in the dark night.

The brunette was about to call the boy's attention, when suddenly a voice called his name.

"Tae?" It was Yoongi.

Taehyung peels his eyes away from the boy and momentarily forgets about him. He turns to look at the person calling him and walks up to his hyung.

"I thought you won't come?"

"I thought so, too." Taehyung answered while shrugging. "Why are you outside, hyung?"

Yoongi made a tired and annoyed face. "Too many people."

Of course. Min Yoongi would be annoyed anywhere, anytime.

"But I'm thankful, Jiminie is also here. I just needed to unwind a bit." The older added.

"Oh Jimin's here? I'm gonna meet him." Taehyung felt excitement at the mention of his friend.

"Yeah yeah. Go inside now."

Taehyung enters inside and proceeds to the ball room of the hotel, where the event is held. Immediately, a waiter passes by him and offers him a drink, he politely declines.

The brunette walks through the crowd, men and women turning their gazes at the newly arrived guest. Their reactions are somewhat similar to each other, eyes filled with wonder and admiration to Taehyung's elegant movements, and his handsome entrance. As Taehyung passes, eyes following his direction.

Taehyung kept his face stoic, as if his excitement in meeting Jimin awhile ago didn't exist. He scans the area and notices some of the guests he recognized as staff from Seoul University and he prevents himself to frown.

At some point, Jungkook spotted Taehyung. He beams, excusing himself away from a business couple he was talking with and moves directly to where Taehyung is wandering.

"Mr. Kim!" Jungkook calls, his grin stretching from ear to ear at the appearance of the brunette.

Taehyung halts in his tracks at the sound of Jungkook's voice calling him. He subtly fixes his composure and turns to face the man.

Jungkook hurriedly comes near him and offers to shake his hand. But of course, Taehyung just looked at his hand and raised an eyebrow at the raven head. Jungkook, embarrassed and getting the hint, lowers his hand slowly and pockets it.

"It's good to see you here, Mr. Kim. It is a privilege having you here with us tonight. We have already presented the plans and program but if you want to go over it again, I would gladly show it to you-"

"Please, Mr. Jeon. I just arrived and you're talking too much already." Taehyung said in a disapproving tone.

Jungkook was quite surprised, both from Taehyung's interruption and his own self. He must've been very excited after seeing the brunette male that he kept on blabbering already. He smiles sheepishly at the brunette, slightly showing his bunny teeth that makes people adore him when he smiles like that. And that smile made Taehyung melt when they were still together. He tries to charm the man but as he looked at the brunette, his inner self wants to crumble.

Taehyung looks at him unfazed and looking bored. "No need to repeat the program again, Mr. Jeon. You can just hand me a copy, or send it through email, no sweat."

Jungkook gathers himself again, and tried to not look disappointed from not having Taehyung look at him the way he looked at him before. "Of course, Mr. Kim."

Taehyung sips his wine from the glass, as he is standing near the buffet table and observing the event.

Or rather, observing someone from afar.

After being introduced by Jungkook through the microphone, Let us acknowledge the presence of Mr. Kim Taehyung etc. etc., and having to discuss some matters with the team and his seven trainees who are also in the event, he goes to settle at the corner and, even though he was not in the mood to drink, receives the glass of wine from the waiter and indulge in it, just to have something to do. He even saw his trainee, Kang Daniel, shoving too many foods on his plate, making Taehyung be amazed by his appetite.

As he drinks his wine, Taehyung tried not to look at Jungkook the whole time. How can he when the raven head stands there talking casually at Suho all handsome in a suit like a prince and black hair shining under the lights together with his blinding bunny smile. He still looked ethereal. And Taehyung still looked smitten just like in high school.

What the hell do you think you're doing?!

He hurriedly gathers his thoughts and puts them away again, locking it completely at the innermost part of his brain. He scowls, disappointed at himself.

That genuine smile and his so called charity work, Taehyung believed are just his cunning act to please the press and to advertise his business. Jungkook will still be the selfish kid he knows from then till now. Who will use everyone and everything just for his credit. Taehyung is just here for the scholarship and for the students. Jungkook can suck on his own.

"Taehyungie?"

A high voice made Taehyung jump in surprise and he turns to the person. He nearly squealed seeing Jimin again after a long time.

"Oh my god, Jimin!"

They both smile so wide and hug tightly.

Jimin pulled away first and starts bombarding Taehyung with questions.

"How have you been? Where do you live now? Is America been treating you right? Wow you're so handsome, Tae! What do you use?"

Taehyung laughed loudly at Jimin's last words. "I'm okay, I'm okay! I've been good actually. How about you? I heard you've been hitting it up with Yoongi hyung."

Jimin blushed as soon as the name of his boyfriend was mentioned. He then grins widely. "We're good too, Tae. I didn't expect we would really end up together after all those fights back in the days."

They talk a lot and Taehyung was grateful for having Jimin to talk to, and to distract himself from staring too much at the not so worthy raven head.

"Where's Hoseok hyung, by the way?" Taehyung asked, remembering the cheerful boy back then that was inseparable to Jimin.

"He's on vacation in Japan, and he couldn't make it to the event. But he'll probably come home in a month's time." Jimin answered. "So how are you now, Tae?"

Taehyung, who's still smiling, furrows his brows in confusion. "I've already told you I've been good. What-?"

"I mean, you and Jungkook met already, right?" Jimin, now cautious, still continues. Taehyung nods, his smile slowly disappearing from his face. "Are you really okay now, Tae?"

Taehyung, realizing he probably looked affected after being asked about that, returns his boxy smile. "Of course, Jimin. I'm more than okay. What made you think I'm not?"

"Thank you, Suho-ssi, for accepting this partnership." Jungkook tells Suho while shaking hands.

Suho just laughed softly. "You should thank Taehyung, not me. It was him who signed the contract, Mr. Jeon."

At that said, Jungkook scans his eyes around the people and finally spotted Taehyung talking animatedly with Jimin. The brunette looked beautiful under the lighting and his brown eyes, that Jungkook is mesmerized from then till now, is so warm and soft looking at Jimin. His boxy smile appearing again for the first time since Jungkook has seen him and he smiles at the scene too. Jungkook's fond look eventually turns into a sad one. Those warm eyes and boxy smile, that were always offered just for Jungkook before, are now replaced with cold glares and scowls. When will he ever see his old Taehyung again?

"He's an eye-catcher isn't he? Beautiful and charming."

Jungkook snaps out of his thoughts when he heard Suho saying those. He looks at the guy beside him, and Suho is also looking at the same direction. Jungkook frowns.

"Dont get me wrong. I already have a wife and I love her so much. But you can't just deny how good looking the new BigHit CEO is, right?"

Jungkook hesitantly answers yes, but nods anyway.

"Donghae didn't regret passing the company to him. The kid is very smart and talented. Its good that they adopted him."

Jungkook's frown deepened. "Adopted?"

Suho then made a move to shush his mouth. "Don't tell other people, okay? Its a personal matter."

Jungkook whips his head to where Taehyung was standing, but then the brunette wasn't there anymore. He must've left.

Cold wind welcomes Taehyung and slaps him in the face as he steps out of the hotel. He clutches his suit jacket around his body to prevent the cold from seeping into his bones and walks hurriedly to where his car is apparently parked.

As he steps into the night, he sees the boy again from earlier, now sitting on the pavement hugging his knees.

He's still here? Taehyung's heart clenched at the sight.

Taehyung walked towards the frail looking boy, and was about to talk to him when, suddenly, Daniel comes bursting from inside the hotel and running to the boy Taehyung was approaching. The trainee didn't notice Taehyung since the brunette is standing quietly still at a corner. In Daniel's hands, a plastic bag full of food, probably from the event buffet.

The brunette halts for a moment and watches the scene before him.

"Daehwi! Hey, wake up! Here's the food." Daniel calls and shrugs lightly the boy.

'Daehwi' stirs and is slightly shaking due to the cold night. His face lights up as he saw the trainee's face "Oh Thank you, hyung. I can finally go home and eat. I'm starving."

Taehyung feels his heart break a little. He somewhat can see himself in that situation. Asking people for food to survive for the day. The pain from his past gradually spreads throughout his body and he became numb, just staring at the two boys.

The boy called 'Daehwi', who's now munching a garlic bread, stands up and moves to hug his hyung.

"Sorry I took so long. I just sneaked those out from my plate and put it into the plastic bag I brought." Daniel still explains.

"Don't apologize, hyung. I'm really grateful for your big help. Thank you so much." Daehwi replied with a smile.

That is where Taehyung made his presence known. He clears his throat, catching the attention of the two. The two boys looked terrified after realizing he was there.

Daniel panicked. Not wanting to be scolded for sneaking out food. "Mr. Kim! I-I am sorry. M-my friend here haven't eaten yet since morning so I-I brought him food from the hotel. Please don't be mad at me."

Daehwi who was equally scared also added, "Yes, Sir. Please don't get mad at hyung. I can return back the food, just don't kick him out of the company." The boy's eyes were pleading.

Taehyung realized he must've looked intimidating, so he smiled a wide and genuine one to the two boys. "I'm not mad boys, and dont be scared. I'm not kicking Daniel out. Its really okay for me to bring those food for you. I mean, they have plenty there inside and it would be a waste if not shared right?"

The two boys looked at each other in amazement, not believing what they are witnessing.

Taehyung proceeds into talking. He turns to the small boy. "What's your name, kid?"

"I-I'm Lee Daehwi, sir." The boy hesitantly answered.

Taehyung nods. "Did you know about the scholarship program there? Are you planning to join?"

Daehwi furrows his brows in confusion from the questions thrown at him. "Uhm yeah, b-but.."

Taehyung raises both his brows to encourage the boy to talk, but Daehwi is too shy or scared to answer.

Daniel spoke for him. "Actually, Mr. Kim, he applied for the scholarship. But he wasn't accepted."

Taehyung tilts his head and frowns. "Why not?"

Daniel cleared his throat. "They said he didn't get in the age bracket of contestants. So he can't join. But Mr. Kim, Daehwi is really good at singing and dancing."

Taehyung nods again in understanding. "How old are you, Daehwi?"

"F-fourteen." Answered the small boy.

The age range is actually 15 to 18. And Daehwi is a year younger from the cut off. He didn't even pass the age bracket.

But, Daehwi already stole the heart of Taehyung. The entertainment CEO vowed to help this kid.

"Do you want to be a trainee at my company?" Taehyung asked Daewhi again.

The poor boy nodded quickly, his eyes wide with anticipation.

"Do you really want this? Are you sure?"

"Yes, sir."

"Do you want to go to Seoul University also?"

"Yes, sir." Each time he answers, his eyes sparkle a bit.

Taehyung is silent for a while. Then he fishes out his phone and calls Suho.

"Hyung, bring me a copy of the application form for the scholarship. I'm outside the hotel. Thanks."

After small talks with Suho, he pockets his phone and turned to Daehwi again.

"Come to the audition this Saturday and prepare a talent. Daniel will guide you accordingly." Then Taehyung smiles warmly at the boy again.

Daehwi looked happy yet confused at the same time. "Thankyou. B-but why..?"

Taehyung places his right hand at the youngest boy's shoulder.

"Because I know you're talented and deserving. See you on Saturday, okay?"

With that, Taehyung left the two, but not missing the echoes of loud cheers of Daniel for his friend and Daehwi's happy giggles.

Taehyung went to sleep satisfied that night.