【 Jungkook 】

| 3 months later...

A relieved sigh left your lips once you finally got to press publish on the second to last episode for your webcomic; slightly stretching your sore limbs whilst attentively watching it load until the confirmation that the update had been posted successfully popped up on the screen, instantly making a content smile tug at your lips— a smile which soon grew even brighter as you were approached- and joined by none other than your lover whom gently caressed your back before leaning down to place a proud peck onto your cheek

Taehyung: You've worked hard petal—  ready to get going?

The older then gestured towards your university embroidered jacket which he had slung over his arm, and you nodded in confirmation before scurrying to shut off your computer and desktop light— a timid ''Thank you hyungie'' immediately leaving your lips when he lovingly helped you wear your jacket once you got up and stepped away from your desk; earning teasing gags and snickers from the rest of your team whom evidently had witnessed the obvious display of affection

Yoongi: There they go again, this office hasn't known peace ever since they started dating.

Hoseok: Oh please, the office lost its peace long before they started dating. I literally caught these two kissing back when—

In order to shut them up, you swiftly grabbed ahold of a plushie that was laying on the couch nearby before playfully throwing it their way whilst giggling softly, earning another fit of laughter from your friends including lover whom seemingly never had enough fun when it came to occasionally teasing you here and there

Jimin: Guys let's be a little nicer to the poor lovebirds for a second

Just as you were about to open your mouth and thank him for surprisingly taking your side for once, a mischievous grin slowly spread on his lips while he sipped his coffee and calmly leaned against Yoongi's desk

Jimin: —I mean we should be happy as long as they at least refrain from fucking in the office, right?

Another fit of laughter echoed inside the office as his bold words quickly earned a flusteredly piped out ''Jimin-sshi!'' while you flashed him a look of utter betrayal and disbelief, though he only stuck his tongue out at you teasingly before fist bumping Yoongi and Hoseok whom both nodded in approval to his remark

You huffed at them while crossing your arms and grumbling out a pouty ''Hire your best friends they said— it'll be fun they said...''; earning a warm chuckle out of Taehyung who wrapped his arm around you, bringing you in closer to himself before eventually leaning down to whisper something into your ear

Taehyung: —doesn't that sound kinda thrilling, hm?

His words instantly made your breath hitch slightly whilst your mind automatically began trailing off to the not-so-innocent visions it had given you— a bright crimson blush gradually forming on your cheeks as you timidly bit back a meek smile while the older looked down at you with a proud smirk tugging at his lips; something which yet again evidently didn't go unnoticed by your friends whom grimaced slightly at the sight

Hoseok: Kim Taehyung, just what did you tell Gguk to make him zone out into his own flustered bubble like this?

Jimin: ...I could literally bet money on that he just whispered something dirty to Jungkook.

Taehyung merely shrugged innocently before returning his full attention back to somewhat admiring you, and Yoongi rolled his eyes before nudging Jimin in an accusing manner

Yoongi: Obviously he did, and it's no wonder he did when you gave him ideas just now dummy.

Once you snapped out of your brief flustered daze, you swiftly shot the trio a warning glare whilst clearing your throat

Jungkook: N-no he didn't!

This earned some more sarcastic nods and hums from your friends whom evidently did not believe your not-so-convincing attempt in concealing something so blatantly obvious, nonetheless, they soon let the playful teasing come to an end as it was time for the two of you to get going in order to ensure you'd make it to the reunion on time.

| Later...

Considering how both Taehyung and you mutually had agreed that it'd be best to arrive and sit separately at the reunion— or well at least for the first half of it; the older had made sure to drop you off a block away from where the bar that everyone was supposed to meet up at was located before driving away to go park somewhere else.

Neither of you actually minded whether anyone found out about the two of you dating, however, the thought of it undoubtedly becoming the main focal point amongst everyone there from the very start felt a bit too overwhelmingly uncomfortable for the both of you— which is why you ultimately agreed on this solution

Upon arrival, drinks and food had already begun being served while everyone was busy cheerfully catching up with one another, and you were also quickly pulled over to one of the tables that contained most of your ex-classmates whom were swift in happily welcoming you.

Despite the air unpleasantly reeking of alcohol, sweat mixed with different kinds of colognes and perfumes, food, and the subtle stench of lingering cigarette smoke that had attached itself onto some people's clothing— you actually felt surprisingly happy catching up with everyone around you thus far.

Though you couldn't deny how your heart excitedly leaped in your chest when your eyes trailed over to the entrance doors Taehyung just had walked in through; predictably popular as he is, immediately having been greeted and somewhat surrounded by fellow seniors and juniors whom were excited to see him again— while it of course hadn't been long since you last saw him, something about the sight of the older in this setting made you momentarily feel like a university student all over again, except this time you could fully understand what it was like to have that university crush nearly everyone dreamed of experiencing.

Throughout the night, your eyes would sneakily wander over to the table across from yours where Taehyung was sat occasionally chuckling while sharing some drinks with some of his old classmates, and you would have to force yourself to bite back a love-struck smile whenever your eyes accidentally would lock every now and then— wordlessly communicating with each other that you both were doing okay and having fun over there

However, it seems as though all good things eventually come to an end, as some classmates of yours whom had arrived late to the gathering arrogantly stumbled into the bar before making their way over to your table; cocky grins plastered on their lips as they half-heartedly greeted people before unapologetically squeezing in wherever they wanted to— one of those seats, unfortunately, being right next to you.

Seojun: Why look who it is, yah Jungkook-ah what owes us the honor— did you finally drop the snobby act and bother to show up?

The prominent stench of cigarette smoke and alcohol made you squirm uncomfortably while he swung his arm around your shoulder, and you gently tried to pry his arm off in an attempt to keep a more comfortable distance; yet to no avail.

Jungkook: Please get your arm off me, I don't remember us ever being on such friendly terms Seojun-sshi...

He scoffed lowly whilst flashing you an amused grin, eyeing you up and down in a judgmental manner while his friends audibly snickered; the previously good mood at your table quickly become rather awkward and borderline sour thanks to their progressively more taunting behavior

Seojun: Quit such a stuck-up Jeon, can't you see you're ruining the mood for everyone at this table right now? I'm just trying to greet a fellow classmate after a long time, yet you're making it seem like I'm committing a crime.

It was no secret that Seojun and his friends were a bunch of troublemakers; bullies probably being an even more accurate term. Nonetheless, their behavior evidently hadn't changed much to this day— yet the last thing on your checklist today was to further agitate them as it would bring down the mood for everyone else even further, so when Seojun loudly let out a suggestive ''Tell you what...'' before grabbing an empty glass and pouring up quite the large amount of soju and beer into it, you nervously gulped whilst watching him put the glass down in front of you

Seojun: —if you down this in one go, we'll forget about the rough start and forgive you.

You eyed the glass in front of you whilst fighting the urge to let out a displeased sigh, though in the hopes of getting rid of the negative mood he and his friend had brought to the table, you hesitantly grabbed ahold of the glass before attempting to down it in one go just as you had been told. The sight made them snicker in amusement as they watched you, even uttering out a taunting ''atta boy'' which quickly sent you into a coughing fit— thus making you unable to finish the drink, instantly earning irritated groans from them

Seojun: Oh come on, what the hell kind of lousy attempt was that Jeon— don't tell me you got all flustered when I praised you a little just now? That's fucking gross.

Jungkook: What, no I didn't, I just couldn't–

By now all the other tables had also gone silent due to the obvious commotion going on, and you purposely lowered your head in order to avoid a specific set of eyes that worryingly had been lingering on you from a distance. Though you couldn't help but visibly flinch slightly when his hand which still was wrapped around your shoulder harshly gripped at your arm, almost as if he silently was warning you not to talk back

Seojun: Honestly, you know what pisses me off more than your ungrateful attitude? The ridiculous fact that you somehow used to be at the top of our class— only to throw it all away by becoming a dumb webcomic artist.

Just as you were about to open your mouth and argue against him despite the nonverbal warning he had given you not to, your words quickly ended up getting caught in your throat as he cut you off before you even had the chance to say anything

Seojun: —I mean come on, who in their right mind would choose to draw and make up stories about gay relationships for a living? You're literally making a joke out of the rest of us who worked hard back then, aren't you embarrassed?

Even though you knew his words weren't justifiable by any means, they still somehow managed to bring you a mild sense of humiliation which momentarily made you freeze up as your doe eyes widened slightly— however, you quickly made sure to snap out of it before finally talking back to him in a stern tone

Jungkook: ...So what's wrong with that?

This earned a huff of disbelief from him as he grumbled out an offended ''Excuse me?'' whilst shooting you a threatening glare, so you crossed your arms defensively before glaring right back at him; at this point no longer caring that everyone was watching, because you were tired of him always getting away with his bully-like tendencies which seemingly no one properly dared to call him out on

Jungkook: I said, what's wrong with what I do for a living? I'm literally not hurting anyone by creating these stories, so why—

Seojun: —it's fucking gross, that's what's wrong with it Jeon!

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