Taehyung's POV-

Chim and I are standing over my dining table  as we examine the large canvas that is laid out in front of us. We are both speechless and in complete awe.

I got a call earlier today from the doorman that a package was left in the lobby for me. A large package.

I had a suspicion of who it was that had sent it as it was delivered to the front desk of the building I share with Irene, but I didn't want to make any assumptions.

Maybe Chim was right with the whole obsession thing. Or she is just being cheeky and fulfilling my request for a housewarming gift.

"I don't like this Tae. This is... This is a lot." Chim finally breaks the silence that's filled the room.

"I did tell her I was disappointed she hadn't given me a housewarming gift like she did for Jungkookie."

"You asked her for this?!"

"Not for this specifically. This is a bit much, but technically I did ask her to give me something. I was joking, but I did ask."

"Jungkookie got alcohol, Tae. This is a large, expensive piece of artwork."

"Yes but I don't feel like price is a very large concern for her."

"And she signed the card as Joohyun."

"I told you it was impactful for me to use her real name."

"I'd say impactful is quite an understatement." He scoffs.

Just then my phone starts buzzing in my pocket. I slide it out and see that it is Seulgi.

"I'll be right back Chim." I say before walking out of the kitchen.

"Well hello. To what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Taehyung, what exactly happened during your visit with Irene?"

"I already told you what happened." I say flatly.

"All of it?"

I sigh. "It would be more simple if you would just ask me what detail you would like clarified rather than me going over everything again."

"She invited a few people to her apartment tonight at seven for a small get together."

"And?"

"She was adamant that you and I be in attendance."

Huh. That is a odd. She doesn't really hold personal parties as far as I know. Let alone asked Seulgi to bring me if she has had one.

"I take it you see why that is strange. She thinks we have been dating for months and she has never invited you to anything. She barely even has people over to her place in general, but one visit from you and she is throwing a Housewarming Party and you're invited?"

I chuckle. "She called it a Housewarming Party? Hasn't she lived here for like, two years?"

"Close to that, and yes, that's what she called it."

"It's pretty short notice. What if I can't make it?"

I really don't want to go and Mrs Jeon is supposed to be calling this evening sometime anyway and it will be a lengthy talk. We have a lot to go over.

"She was very insistent that I not come alone. Besides, don't you want to thank her for her lovely gift in person?"

I smirk at her tone. "Did she tell you about it or did you see it."

"She told me she gifted it to you because you admired it so much on your little tour, but yes I have seen it. I'm actually the one who gave it to her. So technically, I gave it to you."

"Well now I don't feel nearly as special." I pout playfully. "But hey, that means I don't have to thank her for the gift I can just thank you." I tease.

"I really don't like this." She says, ignoring my previous comment. "You should have seen her face. She was all smiley and giddy. She looked like a little girl the way her face lit up when she was talking about you."

"Awe it's okay babe. I promise I won't be one of those boyfriends that cheats on his girlfriend with her best friend. Way too cliché."

"I don't think you understand. She was talking about you like she had a crush on you."

"She probably does." I say in a bored tone.

"Would you like her to have a crush on you?"

"Oh don't be jealous. Even if she does I can deal with it."

"Can you? Because I don't think you know what this would mean for you. I admit, you are tremendously stronger mentally than Yoongi, but I just... this isn't good. I know I'm repeating myself, but she's crazy. I love her, but she's crazy.

"And if you do try to 'deal with it' and she finds out that you are playing her and don't feel the same it will not end well for you. It was one thing for you to try to manipulate my feelings Tae but she is much more fragile and she will not react to your games even remotely close to how I did if she finds out you aren't being sincere."

"Everyone just needs to calm the fuck down. I can handle Irene." I huff as I rolls my eyes. "I'm deeply sorry, but I'm not going to be able to attend. I can try to make it but it won't be until later if at all."

She groans loudly into the phone. "Suite yourself, but don't come complaining to me when you're being stalked and investigated. As far as the party, there's literally nothing I can do to you to make you come tonight?"

I smirk. "Don't you mean anything you can do for me?"

"No. I meant what I said." She chuckles.

I bite my lip slightly as I contemplate the offer before I shake my head. "That's very tempting dearest girlfriend, but the answer is still no."

"Fine." She huffs. "But you better tell me if anything changes."

"Bye babe. Maybe I'll see you later!" I sing into the phone.

I hear her chime back, "Fuck off babe" mockingly before I end the call.

Still smiling I head back into the kitchen to see that Chim has picked the canvas up and leaned it against the cabinets while he stands a few feet away looking at it.

He doesn't avert his gaze from the painting as I walk in and stand beside him.

"It really is quite beautiful." He says as he tilts his head.

"Yes it is. I feel rather guilty that she gave it to me. Apparently Seulgi bought it for her."

"Well, if she gave it to you that easily she must not have liked it much in the first place."

"On the contrary. If what she said yesterday was the truth when she was telling me about it, this was one of her favorite pieces."

Chim turns to me slowly with wide eyes. "Oh Tae, this is bad."

"Potentially." I say still staring with narrowed eyes in contemplation.

We are stood silent again before I take a step froward and turn so I am facing him. "Now then, where should we hang it?"

He sticks his chin out a tiny bit while he glares up at me.

"Fine. I'll give it back." I pout before turning back so I am again facing the painting. "It really is quite stunning though."