Chào các bạn! Vì nhiều lý do từ nay Truyen2U chính thức đổi tên là Truyen247.Pro. Mong các bạn tiếp tục ủng hộ truy cập tên miền mới này nhé! Mãi yêu... ♥

-: 62 :-

"Ah, shit." Hoseok groaned. "Jin's birthday is in a week and I don't know what to get him."

"It's already the end of November?" Yoongi frowned, opening his phone to confirm the date, eyes widening as it read some late day in the said month. "Well, damn. We need to go shop."

"How do you even shop for him?" Jimin stuffed his face with more noodles. "He could literally buy anything he wants."

"It's always difficult," the celebrity dancer sighed. "This year we haven't even had a lot of time to plan anything because of the project."

"How about something with pictures?" Jungkook cut in. "Maybe he can buy whatever he wants, but no one can buy memories."

"Smarty pants." His best friend smacked his knee from across the table. They were still just in Yoongi's studio, playing some music in the background, cartons of takeout empty and some still being eaten. Blankets had been handed out to them as they got cozy in the seats.

"You got any ideas, Mr.Photographer?" Yoongi reached for the plastic bowl of stir fry, chopsticks nimbly picking them up and into his mouth. He continued to turn back and forth in his chair, Jungkook sitting on the couch with Hoseok while Jimin took a spinning chair.

"Well, something personal and something he can always keep with him because he's always on the move." Jungkook pouted in thought. "His phone's always on him right?"

"Yup, has to keep it with him for work and he's only really away from it when he's shooting— why?" Hoseok picked up his phone to inspect it, trying to catch onto Jungkook's idea.

"A phone case. With a picture of you guys," he suggested. "That way you're always with him, too."

"Oh, that's so sappy." Yoongi groaned. "Let's do it."

"I love the idea!" The dancer tackled him with a hug and Jimin clapped excitedly. "He likes small gifts he can carry, so I think he will love it."

"Perfect! I know a place if you want; I was searching for print shops earlier today anyway." Jungkook offered. "Just send me the picture and phone model and I'll get you designs."

"Will do. Thanks, kid." Yoongi smiled at him and the youngest flushed at the praise. He was good with thoughtful gifts. Capturing memories was his job. Well, that and more mainstream photography with models.

There was a knock on the door, a pattern almost, and Hoseok shot to his feet when it was only half way through.

"It's Tae!"

Jungkook inhaled sharply, hugging the blanket closer to him and internally scolding his cheeks to cool. He saw Jimin grin at him knowingly, making him glare at the older to 'expressively shut up.'

The oldest dancer went for the door, a faint silhouette shadowed in the frosted glass. He peeled the door open and Jungkook's smile was immediate as the model's face peeked in, dark blonde hair shiny in the lowlights. 

"There's a whole party going on in here!" Taehyung chuckled, stepping in and shutting the door. He side hugged Hoseok and gazed around the room. "Hey, Yoonie Hyung, what's up with the keyboards?"

"Hey, Tae. I'm testing 'em." Yoongi crossed his arms over his chest and the model smiled at Jimin, who had stood to greet him.

"I had no idea you were here, Jimin," Taehyung shook the dancer's hand. "It's great to finally meet you."

"I hope you've heard good things." Jimin joked and Taehyung let out a deep laugh, Jungkook feeling breathless with the sound. "It's great to meet you, too."

"He speaks very highly of you." Taehyung finally looked over at Jungkook with the words, eyes shining and the younger held his warm gaze.

It was overwhelming how natural and open Taehyung seemed.

The model walked around the table and plopped down next to the photographer on the couch without a word. Jungkook's blush deepened as Taehyung grabbed his blanket and draped half over himself.

"Hi." Jungkook whispered, staring at the strand of hair falling into Taehyung's eye.

"Hi, handsome." Taehyung smiled and let his head fall on the younger's shoulder, their sides pressing against each other. His soft voice added on a little more just for Jungkook's ears. "Missed you."

"You were gone for ten hours." Jungkook giggled softly, biting his lip as Taehyung found his hand under the blanket and held it gently.

"You counted?" The model's amused expression was inevitable.

"Maybe." The photographer sniffed and Taehyung snuggled into his side, head pressed into his shoulder and thumb running over his knuckles.

Jungkook was scared to look around; the room had a comfortable energy floating about, but he was always nervous with Taehyung being affectionate around other people.

It was just his own little token of nerves, confused if the elder had intentions with the small gestures like Jungkook wished he did.

So, he looked across the table at Jimin. The dancer was smiling at him, failing to hide it behind his small hand. His best friend made a small motion with his hand, indicating a 'go on.'

"You tired?" Jungkook nudged his shoulder to catch Taehyung's attention. He pointed at the table of food. "Hungry?"

"You must be tired." Hoseok chirped. "Off-sites are always exhausting."

Jungkook looked up at him and Yoongi, relaxing as they, too, showed indifference to their position. Rather pleased, in fact.

"We were just figuring out Jin's birthday gift." The producer filled him in, mindlessly scrolling through his phone. "You free for the evening?"

"Damn, it creeped up on us. The project release was consuming us all." Taehyung sighed.

"You're usually so busy," Jungkook smiled. "I'm glad you're more free."

"You think he's that busy on accident?" Hoseok shifted to lean against the arm of the couch and get a better look at everyone.

"I do it on purpose. The overbooking, I mean." Taehyung shrugged and Jungkook stared at them all for some reaction. Jimin seemed confused like him, Yoongi and Hoseok just calm as they'd known such for a while.

"What? Why?"

"You get to put life aside and just focus on work." Yoongi leaned back in his seat, kicking off the edge of his desk to spin slightly before hooking it on the table and spinning back. "Don't wanna think? Dive deep into overtime."

"But that—"

"—won't happen anymore. I have a reason to be free, now." Taehyung squeezed his hand and Jungkook almost burst into flames.

"O-Oh, okay, good, I'm glad." He sputtered out, not missing the inconspicuous laughter of the hyungs in the room. "Eat something."

"What should I eat?" Taehyung didn't make any move for the food on the table, so Hoseok reached forward and grabbed a bowl of noodles for him. "My poor diet."

"It was stupid anyways." Yoongi scoffed. "Eat, Tae."

"I mean, it's not stupid, it's part of my work." Taehyung countered, grabbing a pair of chopsticks anyway. "Drowning in coffee to work overtime isn't good either, but you do it."

"It's not about me, idiot." The producer grumbled.

"Don't be a hypocrite, Yoonie." Hoseok laughed. "It's okay, I heard they've lightened up on you, Tae."

"Kinda. Not sure what triggered it, but it's strange." The model took a bite of noodles and Jungkook's lips curved softly as he stared down at the older. "Hope it doesn't make me lose my abs."

"Remember when you had the soft tummy, that was cute." Hoseok reached over to ruffle the celebrity's hair, the room lightening with comfort. "Us dancers are gonna get busy in a month or two so we can use all the rest we can get now."

"The winter showcase, right?" Jimin leaned forward with anticipation. "I can't believe they want me in it and I've only just joined."

"They asked you to join 'cause you're good." Yoongi rolled his eyes, making Jimin's eyes narrow in a generous smile. "That showcase is always really cool. The highlight of the year for both the music and dance departments."

"Do you guys produce the music for their performances?" Jungkook asked. "It'll be so cool to see Hyung on the big stage with everyone."

"Yeah!" Jimin nodded. "That dance I showed you the other day, Kook, it's Yoongi's sample actually. I told him I like contemporary and he thought it would work."

"Really?" The photographer nearly jumped out of his seat remembering the instrumental version of the song he'd heard in the dance room. He didn't budge remembering Taehyung was leaning on him. "That was amazing! Will you and Hoseok Hyung do something together?"

"We can," Hoseok clapped excitedly. "You're full of great ideas today, Jungkook."

"What other amazing things has he said?" Taehyung smiled mid-bite.

"Jin Hyung's gift! A personalized phone case with a picture of you guys. He can keep you all with him wherever he goes." Jimin dramatically revealed, waving his arms and making the whole room laugh.

"That's so cute." The model chuckled, sound deep and rumbling. Jungkook frowned as Taehyung lifted his head, that body warmth gone for a moment until a chin dug into his shoulder and he felt Taehyung looking up at him, breath on his jaw. "Not surprised coming from you."

Confused. Jungkook was very confused.

His heart was pounding so hard but his mind was trying to keep him from being swallowed into the mindset of a lovesick puppy. It was so jumbled up inside, handling those emotions.

He shouldn't have turned his head, really, but he was used to watching Taehyung speak with all his attention pinned on the model.

Their noses almost brushed even when he craned his head to the side as much as possible. It was like the close proximity he'd stumbled into in meeting room just yesterday, Taehyung's two different eyes so noticeable with the fondness clear within.

Jungkook couldn't breathe. He abruptly shifted away, Taehyung's face falling in confusion and worry. The photographer mumbled a quick 'excuse me' and stood, hand slipping away from Taehyung's.

"Jungkook, what's—"

He was already out the studio door, hearing some confused protests filter through the closing gap before the door completely shut.

He didn't go anywhere, just leaned against the wall right beside the entrance. Touched his face. Scalding. He wished he could control it. It wasn't fair to him, how ridiculously obvious it was. Almost like he didn't have a choice but to show the true colors to Taehyung.

There wasn't even an easy way to ask the model what he wanted, not without putting everything on the line.

Get ahold of yourself, Jeon.

He wasn't like this. He was so organized and knew what to do or where to go if he didn't. Jimin's advice was to let it happen because he could help Taehyung by loving him, but it just seemed so much easier said than done.

He'd said it before, too.

What if Taehyung decided he never wanted a relationship again once it was all over? Once Bogum was dealt with and Jungkook ruined it by pushing their relationship in a direction Taehyung ended up not wanting?

But the man also did things that seemed so obvious.

"Shit, Taehyung," he groaned, head falling back against the white wall as he ran a hand down his face.

"And who might you be, cursing out BigHit's Prince?"

Jungkook nearly fell to the floor in surprise, straightening up at the older, snappier voice. A man stood before the studio door, blue shirt neatly tucked into his black slacks, hair graying with framed glasses sitting on his nose.

"U-Uh, I apologize, Sir," he bowed quickly. "That was a mistake."

"Don't apologize for things you can't change." The man shook his head. "Who are you? Must be a friend speaking so casually about him."

"Jeon Jungkook. A friend of Taehyung's, Sir." Jungkook bowed again, face paling as the man's eyes flickered with recognition.

"Ah," he tutted. "So you're the one."

"Pardon, Sir?"

"His manager." A hand extended and Jungkook's eyes widened as he stared at it.

Well, shit. His first impressions really were something.

He quickly accepted the shake, hand trembling as he retreated it a moment later. The man was sizing him up, taking in the boy that his managed celebrity had spoken so much about.

"Sir, isn't Taehyung free for the night?" Jungkook didn't even know if it was passing boundaries talking on the model's behalf. "What are you doing here?"

"His phone was switched off." The man pushed his glasses up, the glass glinted when the light hit it. "He does that when he gets off sometimes to keep me away, but this is urgent so if you'll excuse me, I need to get him."

"Wait." He quickly slipped in front of the door, blocking the elder from access. "What happened?"

"I cannot relay work matters to someone unassociated with the company." An eyebrow raised, challenged by the photographer's actions.

"Manager-nim, with all due respect, I know everything. If this news is bad, please don't go in there now."

"You know everything?" Taehyung's manager stepped away with a slight nod. "I believe you would, it pertains to you as well. I do ask why I shouldn't do my job and report important news to him, though?"

Jungkook strung his hands, hiding them in his pockets as he gazed back at the door, where the model had walked in, having a rather uplifted mood.

"Is the news good or bad?" Jungkook mumbled.

"It's serious." The alternate response came.

"Let me rephrase." Jungkook pursed his lips, eyes shut for a moment and hoping Taehyung would forgive him. "Is it about Bogum?"

"And if it is?"

"Then, please don't go in there. He's having a good day. I've never seen him so relaxed and comfortable and I know he'd immediately get anxious over any news regarding that man, good or bad."

"Jeon Jungkook, this isn't something that should be hidden from him. Whether his day is good or bad." The man mimicked his words and Jungkook's concern deepened even further.

"Please," he whispered. "I'm asking as a personal favor. Let him have a day today to just enjoy like he is. It can wait until tomorrow, can't it?"

"It can, but it shouldn't."

"Then, I'll hear you out." Jungkook offered. "Just for one day, Manager-nim, please. I know it's overstepping, but I know what he needs and it's not this right now."

"You know him so well?" The man grimaced slightly, his amusement shining through and Jungkook paled further. "I would like you to entertain the idea of separating work and personal life, Mr.Jeon. You fit in the personal section, and this is part of his work."

He was pushed out of the way. The man had a hand on the knob when Jungkook tried one last time.

"You know that's a lie." The photographer almost cowered under the sharp gaze. "You know Bogum's effect bleeds into more than just work. I'm helping him with his personal struggles, and that includes Bogum to some extent."

"And I help him with his work. I am expected to bring him back to the higher management at the moment." The manager sighed and Jungkook inwardly groaned. "I hope you understand I wish well for him, too. For more reasons than one."

"You must also believe he could use a break from the updates. Sometimes ignorance is bliss, and he could use that bliss for a little longer." The young male smiled when the manager let his hands bury deep into the slacks' pockets.

"I'm expected to take someone." Taehyung's manager caved. "You're coming with, Mr.Jeon."

"Gladly." Jungkook let out the biggest sigh of relief, grabbing his phone to message Jimin. "I'll just let them know I'm leaving."

"Tell them?"

"Oh— uh— not Taehyung, of course."

"Right." The man ignored him for the rest of the time, but Jungkook's steps felt heavier and heavier as he walked away from the studio to face the brunt of unwanted, or possibly hopeful, news.














parkthatjiminshi
bruh where did you go?? taehyung is
worried he did something

jjungkookie
cover for me hyung

jjungkookie
he didn't do anything

jjungkookie
had to use the bathroom but i crossed
paths with his manager and now im
doing something

jjungkookie
just trust me and cover for me

parkthatjiminshi
you idiot ofc i will but stop giving me
heart attacks like that

parkthatjiminshi
is everything okay?? his manager didn't
beat you up did he?? heard he's not your
biggest fan

jjungkookie
my limbs are intact😌😌

jjungkookie
yes just taking his place for something
so make sure hes enjoying himself or
this was somewhat pointless

parkthatjiminshi
we both know he'd enjoy more with you

parkthatjiminshi
but OKAYYY whatever I'll just get to know
my best friend's future husband ig🥱🥱

jjungkookie
if you spill shit i will snap you in half

parkthatjiminshi
that's a violation of best friend code
those are feelings only you can share

jjungkookie
glad you're aware😐✋

parkthatjiminshi
doesn't mean i can't embarrass the fuck
out of you

jjungkookie
JIMIN

jjungkookie
PARK JIMIN

jjungkookie
I HAVE YOUR MOTHERS PHONE
NUMBER I WILL NOT HESITATE

jjungkookie
YOU KNOW IM THE FAVORITE

parkthatjiminshi
you inform my mother about crap and
I'll open up the book of jk's worst
moments for his truly😍😍

jjungkookie
i hate you.

parkthatjiminshi
don't die doing whatever it is you're
doing kiddo, want you back in one piece

jjungkookie
speaking of one pieces I hope you
know i can ACTUALLY snap you in
half

parkthatjiminshi
shiver me timbers!!🥶🥶🥶IM TERRIFIED

jjungkookie
oh look! im at the management's office
to do big boy shit so go simp over your boyfriend or smth dickhead.

parkthatjiminshi
my favorite pass time thanks for
reminding me

parkthatjiminshi
seriously tho, I hope you don't die at
this management officer place

jjungkookie
I just hope they aren't pissed that im
here instead of tae

Bạn đang đọc truyện trên: Truyen247.Pro