Chapter 5

Jungkook's shift at work was very uneventful. A few customers drifted in and out of the store, but there was no one interesting.

His boredom was killing him, and he couldn't wait for the celebration dinner for Spectrum. He was nervous, get excited. He felt like he was important, being invited to an even by such a big magazine.

Around 2, his co-worker walked in.

Jungkook couldn't remember his name, or

if he had introduced himself at all. They

would only see each other when his shift

started and Jungkook's shift ended, and

they were swapping places. No need for

conversation, really.

Jungkook offered his co-worker a small nod as he left the register. Finally, he was free. It took all of his willpower not to run out of that store, but he managed.

When he got home he instantly started getting ready. He jumped in the shower, the hot water feeling nice on his back. He took a bit of a longer shower than usual.

After his shower, he went to his closet and looked at all of his clothing. Namjoon had told him it was an informal dinner.

He searched through his clothes, looking for something semi-nice.

Something to impress Taehyung.

Jungkook shook his head, trying to get rid of the thoughts. Why did he matter?

Because he's attractive as hell, that's why.

Jungkook puffed his cheeks out in frustration at his own thoughts.

He decided to wear black skinny jeans, a long white sweater, and a red scarf. He went into the bathroom and styled his hair in his usual slightly-parted style. He also applied some makeup. Concealer, eyeliner, and lip balm. The basic stuff.

He looked at himself in his long mirror, satisfied with the way he looked. He checked his phone, seeing he had 30 minutes before he had to leave. He huffed slightly and stared at the screen.

Nothing wrong with leaving a little early, right?

Jungkook found himself in the parking lot of a restaurant. 30 minutes early. His hands gripped the steering wheel and he peered out the windshield.

House of Cards was the name of the restaurant. It didn't look overly fancy, but it wasn't a dump either. Jungkook thought he had dressed properly for the occasion.

Suddenly, there was a knock on his window. He jumped and nearly hit his head on the roof of the car. He looked out his window to see a certain brown-haired male standing outside his car. He smiled at Jungkook.

Jungkook rolled down his window. "You scared the hell out of me," he told the smiling man. Taehyung chuckled and stuck his hands in his pockets.

"Your reaction was funny. I see you're early as well?" Taehyung half-questioned. Jungkook nodded. "Well, since we're both early and I'm freezing my *** off out here," he began. He ran around the front of the car and climbed in the passengers seat. He shut the door with a slam.

"Can I stay in here?" He finished. He gave Jungkook a hopeful smile. Jungkook sighed.

"Sure."

Taehyung smiled wider, his mouth forming a box. He was silent for a few seconds, and he seemed to be in deep thought. Jungkook looked the the other man questioningly, since he seemed to be concentrating.

"Are yo-"

"Do you like dogs?" Taehyung interrupted suddenly, turning his head toward Jungkook. Jungkook raised his eyebrows, slightly surprised by Taehyung's sudden outburst.

"Yes, I do," Jungkook answered finally. Taehyung turned back to face forward again.

"I love dogs. They're very soft a cuddly and I like to pet them," he said while staring at nothing. He nodded his head, as if agreeing with himself. Jungkook looked at Taehyung strangely.

He's weird. I like it.

"Dogs are nice," Jungkook said. Taehyung nodded. Jungkook felt slightly awkward and didn't know what to say.

"You kind of remind me of a dog," Taehyung said, tilting his head slightly as he studied Jungkook's face. "It's probably because of your eyes. They're like a puppy's," he finished.

There was more silence. Jungkook had always been bad at starting conversations.

"So, have you been a model before?" Taehyung asked, leaning his head on his hand.

"Yes, I've modeled before. I modeled for Spectrum a year or so ago, and I've modeled for other smaller magazines as well," Jungkook answered. "What about you? How long have you been a model?" Jungkook asked, even though he knew the answer.

"About three years, I think," Taehyung said with a nod.

Jungkook checked his phone.

"We can go in now," he stated, showing Taehyung the time on his phone.

"Good. I'm hungry," Taehyung unbuckled and opened the car door. Jungkook did the same and they both walked to the entrance of the restaurant.

Namjoon greeted them.

"Taehyung, Jungkook! Glad you could make it," he said. Jungkook smiled at Namjoon.

"Wouldn't even think of missing it," Taehyung replied.

"Great. Our table's this way," he said. He led them to a large table with probably 13 people at it. Jungkook also noticed the other tables were occupied by many people as well. Jungkook assumed they were also from spectrum.

At the table Namjoon pointed out, Jungkook recognized spotted Sarah, who was talking to a brown haired man he vaguely recognized. He also recognized Yoongi, the stylist who's hair was now mint green, talking to a man with light orange hair who Jungkook did not know. Seokjin, or Jin, was sitting at the table as well, with an empty seat next to him (which was soon occupied by Namjoon). There were a few other people at the table, but he didn't recognize any of them.

There were two empty seats next to each other. One for Jungkook and one for Taehyung. One of the chairs was next to the orange haired boy and the other was next to the dark brown-haired man who was taking with Sarah.

Taehyung sat next to the dark-haired man, and greeted him warmly. He assumed they had met before. Jungkook then took a seat next to the orange haired boy, who was caught up in a conversation with the pale stylist.

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