23rd February, 2021

11:09 am

Taehyung was up early. I mean he doesn't have to go to any university or any morning work to do, his shift starts around two in the afternoon. So he is usually up by noon.

But today was different. He couldn't sleep much. His head was clouded with thoughts. Thoughts of a certain raven head with a cute bunny smile.

After he broke up with Jinyoung, Taehyung found it hard to open up to someone, anyone or even like them. He had started hating people in general, excluding Jimin.

Although, Jungkook here seemed like an exception. Even if the conversation they had yesterday was casual the younger was freaking inside. And to hide the embarrassment, he just ate the whole chocolate pastry.

Jungkook was nervous but he was straightforward, the older likes him and wants to date him. But then again, Taehyung doesn't like him. It's not possible, Jungkook was the one who didn't care when Taehyung cried and pleaded that the younger didn't do anything wrong.

However, he is an officer and he was a suspect back then.

That doesn't mean he'll like Jungkook. No. Why he kissed him? He doesn't know. Maybe the way the older held him, and the way the older's lips pressed against his were what he missed or what he needed.

He needed affection and he needed love.

The older was showing it all to him, but that doesn't mean he likes him. No. Why did he ask for time to think? He doesn't know. Maybe because he wanted to get out of the conversation or maybe he just wants time to give himself a chance.

A chance to love and to be loved.

What if Jungkook is the one?

And trying never hurts, does it?

It does.

But if he decided to give a chance, he is also taking a risk, and what more could hurt than the fact that he broke up with his boyfriend a month ago, the same boyfriend died days ago and he was the suspect, he was in custody for a whole day and then he lost his bestfriend, lost his apartment and then he was suspended from the university.

Nothing could hurt more now.

Jungkook seemed like a nice and a decent guy. A gentleman, indeed. However Taehyung doesn't likes him. He is attracted to him, yes. But liking the older is different.

Taehyung turned to his side and watched the clouds from the window. The sky is clear today, a perfect day to go out and have fun. Taehyung has work today, though. So he can't go out and what fun will he do alone?

Yes he can take himself on a date.

Go to an amusement park maybe, eat a cotton candy, ride those crazy roller coasters but he doesn't wants to do all of them alone. It makes him feel lonely. He needs someone.

Everyone needs someone, to hold on, to lean on.

And Taehyung doesn't have anyone.

His thoughts were interrupted by his doorbell ringing.

No one visits him, and that's how curiosity got the best of him and he ran towards the door as fast as he could.

Okay so he shouldn't have ran that fast, because he tripped and was almost about to fall, but his fast reflexes helped him, he grabbed the table quickly before he could fall.

And maybe he shouldn't have ran that fast because it was none other than Jeon Jungkook on the door.

"Hey, morning." Jungkook said.

"What is it?" Taehyung asked, and winced at how cold his voice sounded, but he won't apologize for that.

"Um, I was thinking if you would like to go on a date with me?"

Yes and Taehyung hated how straightforward Jungkook is. This can be because of his job. Well, he works as an officer and they have a habit of saying whatever comes to their minds they don't beat around the bush.

"I've work today." Taehyung simply replied as he was about to close the door.

"No, wait. Look the weather is nice, I'll drop you to the cafe at four, just take a half day leave, please."

So Taehyung didn't wanted to go out. But now he just wants to know where Jungkook would take him to. It'll be fun seeing a flustered Jungkook and it's not like he can take a half day leave. He's sure the 'sope couple' would cover for him.

"Sure, I'll be down in fifteen."

This is how Jungkook and Taehyung were now sitting in the older's car, with the younger not knowing where they're going.

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see."

And that's the only answer he's been getting since last twenty minutes. Taehyung looked out of the window, fresh air hitting his face, he breath in the smell of the air. It felt amazing.

Jungkook looked at Taehyung and smiled a bit, Taehyung looks perfect from every angle. Today Taehyung was wearing a t-shirt tucked in his denim blue jeans. Whilst Jungkook was wearing a yellow shirt, tucked in his black pants.

"Music?" Jungkook asked.

Taehyung shook his head, still admiring the beautiful view from the car.

They were in a remote place, all he could see was fields. Beautiful fields that stretch out wherever his eyes could land.

After a few minutes the car came to a stop and Taehyung had fallen asleep by then.

"Tae, wake up." Jungkook shook Taehyung's shoulder as the younger woke up quickly.

He was welcomed by the view of a beach in front of him. A beach! Jungkook bought Taehyung to a beach! A quiet place!

"That's so pretty!" He exclaimed loudly. It was really quiet, with only few people in the sight.

"You're more." Jungkook mumbled, but Taehyung heard him which resulted in the younger blushing.

"Let's just go." Taehyung took Jungkook's hand and started walking in the sand.

He felt peaceful. It's been so long he has been out like this. And that's when he realized he needed this.

"I thought I was prohibited to come near you. I ain't complaining, though." Jungkook chuckled as he showed Taehyung their hands that were intertwined together.

"Jeon, we're on a date, aren't we? So this is allowed." Taehyung masked his blushing state with his I-don't-care attitude.

Jungkook smiled at the younger and started swinging their hands together.

"Ah stop! What're you doing?" Taehyung asked.

"Enjoying!" Jungkook exclaimed and started running taking Taehyung's hand in his, causing for Taehyung to run with him too.

"Wait, wait. Jeon!"

Jungkook's childish laughter was the only reply Taehyung got. Jungkook looked so different now, Taehyung thought. That day when they first met he looked like a cold person but now Jungkook looks like a small kid who's excited to explore the beach.

"Jeon, stop! I'm hungry let's eat something."

Jungkook seemed to stop at this.

"What do you want to eat?"

"I don't know!"

"You don't know?" Taehyung nodded. "How about pastry?" Jungkook asked.

"No."

"Then, ice cream?"

"Oh yeah. Sounds good!"

"Okay so which one?"

"I don't know!"

"Tae, at least tell me which flavor do you like?"

"I don't know Jungkook. Um. How about I give you five minutes, you go and bring the ice cream, and if that is the one I like, I'll go on a second date with you." Taehyung explained.

"Second date? Really? Okay wait." Jungkook excitedly bounced towards the ice cream shop, with a sound of a melodic laughter from Taehyung.

"Hi! What ice creams do you have?" Jungkook asked as he entered the shop.

"Oh we have samanco, merona, corn ice cream, turtle egg ice cream, cup ice cream and a chocobar. Which one do you want?" The lady asked Jungkook.

Jungkook looked at all of them, now how the hell was he supposed to get Taehyung's favorite. What if he goes wrong? Taehyung wouldn't go to a second date with him. After a lot of thinking, Jungkook came to a conclusion.

"Give me each one of those. Thank you."

After paying for all of them, he ran back towards Taehyung who was leaning on the bonet, enjoying the sun.

"Tae." Jungkook called out. "The ice cream!" He gave the bag to Taehyung.

"What the hell, Jeon? Did you buy the whole shop?" Taehyung enquired as he looked at the ice creams, he took a chocobar and gave a samanco to Jungkook.

"No. I didn't know your favorite so-"

Taehyung chuckled at the older's cuteness and decided to tease him a bit.

"Oh, but none of them is my favorite." Taehyung exclaimed sadly.

"What? Wait I will go to another shop."

"No you idiot. I like the chocobar." Taehyung held Jungkook's arm as the older was actually about to go to another shop. What a kid. Taehyung thought.

"Oh so um, second, um."

"Yes Jeon, a second date, alright?" Taehyung's confirmation bought a satisfied smile on Jungkook's face. He too turned around now facing the sun.

"It's been long since I've been to a beach." Jungkook spoke after a few minutes. Taehyung curiosily looked at him.

"With anyone. It's been long I've been happy like this Tae. You make me happy, you really do. I like spending time with you." Jungkook blurted out and Taehyung blushed, he doesn't know how many times he had blushed today but if he had counted he was sure the number would've been close to a thousand.

"I'm glad I make you happy, Jungkook." Taehyung smiled.

They started at each other which seemed like forever before Taehyung questioned, "now who'll eat these ice creams?"

And Jungkook replied with. "Us"

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Choi and Hwal are now at Choi's new apartment, discussing business.

"You don't have to worry Choi, I'll give you money." Hwal said as he took a sip of his drink.

"You sure, Hwal?"

"Yeah, just tell me when."

"Ah today I'm going out in the states, though. How about we meet up once I'm back?"

"Sounds good, when exactly?"

"I don't know, Hwal, I'll be gone for a week I guess."

"That's good, yeah I mean that's okay, I can wait." Hwal talked.

Choi had appointed Hwal to invest in his business and the other had been glad to do so. It was good that Choi got someone to help him soon. The sooner this work is over the sooner he'll be free.

He thanked Hwal and the other walked out of the apartment.

It was getting late already, and Choi decided it was time he head out.

He doesn't wants to miss his plane. And if he does so, he'll be doomed. So he started getting ready.

After a hour or so, he was out of the house. He took his car and started driving towards the airport.

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