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It's raining, Jungkook rushes in to a cafe that catches his attention first. A bell jingles when he pushes open the door and is greeted by a soft Welcome! but he is too occupied with wiping off the raindrops that has stained his clothes wet as he makes his way to the register.
When he looks up, the sight of the man standing in front of him takes his breath away - man is dressed in a simple, but there's something about his boxy smile it makes Jungkook's heart skip a beat.
Taehyung
Hi, how can I help you today?
Jungkook blinks stupidly at man, and then realises he's probably starting too long to the point that it seems rude that he drags his attention to the menu hanging behind man.
Jungkook
A cup of latte please.😊
Jungkook can't seem to look straight into man's eyes, so he drops his gaze and manages to catch man name on his name tag - Taehyung.
Taehyung
Can I get a name for that order?
Taehyung
Please have a seat, your order will be right up.😊
Jungkook's heart flutters.
Jungkook
I'm sorry for the mess I made back there.
Jungkook gestures to the puddle on the floor by the door.
Taehyung
Oh, don't worry about it.
Jungkook picks a table that's facing the register and looks around. The cafe's decor is cozy and warm, and there small posy bouquets of fresh flowers in a vase adorning every table. He turns his attention to Taehyung, watches Taehyung as he busies himself with his order.
Minutes later, Taehyung is walking up to Jungkook with his order and something extra.
Taehyung smiles, almost shy, slipping in a handkerchief on the table, gesturing to Jungkook's wet hair.
Jungkook widens his eyes in surprise.
Jungkook can't help the bunny smile that's spreading on his face, and Taehyung doesn't miss the pink tinge that's creeping on the tip of Jungkook's ears.
It's still raining, the temperature has dropped a few degrees, but it's hard to ignore the rising heat in the cafe.
Taehyung leaves Jungkook with his cup of latte and stands by the register, casting glances at him every now and then watching him as he gingerly pats his hair with the handkerchief, then smoothing it out at the ends and folding it meticulously, and slides it into his pocket, and Taehyung can't help but giggle.
Jungkook notices the sides of the handkerchief is embellished with flowery patterns and realises that Taehyung's most probably very fond of flowers.
Jungkook's in the small town for a few days, and he makes the effort to visit Taehyung's cafe everyday.
After exchanging pleasantries, he sits at the same table everyday for almost an hour, watching Taehyung interacting with the people that come and go.
Taehyung offers, familiar with Jungkook's order.
Jungkook hasn't mustered up the courage to ask for Taehyung's number but he's leaving for another place today, so he really needs to do something about it.
When Taehyung walks to Jungkoom with his order, there is a stalk of rose and Taehyung's handkerchief, cleaned and ironed, waiting for him on the table.
Jungkook
Thank you for your handkerchief the other day.
Jungkook meets Taehyung's gaze.
Jungkook hands Taehyung the rose and he takes it and smells it.
Jungkook is lost in the moment. Taehyung actions surprises Jungkook next, because he slides in a piece of paper into Jungkook's hand.
Taehyung tells Jungkook with a cheeky grin.
Jungkook looks at the phone number scribbled on the paper, and a smile brightens across his face as he looks at Taehyung.
Jungkook
Perfect. Just what I needed for the day.
Comments
Sona_Taekook
best pic
2022-07-10
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