beware little boy

After the mini-talk Taehyung and Jeongguk had last week, everything went back to normal pretty quickly. Also, Jeongguk decided it would be best for him to take a short break from Twitter - at least until the next award show is over - since he realized that he might have been a little bit over sensitive at a certain comment. He didn't even go back to his latest post to check the reactions to it. His followers won't mind too much, he thought.

So, a week already passed and the mentioned award show is today. That is the reason why Jeongguk already woke up super excited, itching to perform again with the other members. He always loved to do go on stage at award shows, but he won't deny that it is even more fun now, when basically the whole venue turns into a little BTS concert, filled with Armys. He had never imagined to see almost the whole stadium wave their light sticks to their performance, when they faced a black ocean only a few years ago. But he doesn't want to think back at these hard times, since they still have so many good things ahead.

Jeongguk is standing in the bathroom, humming the melody of Daily Song by Hwang ChiYeul while brushing his teeth. He has the song stuck in his ear since yesterday after he heard it once again after a while. The door opens and someone enters, already joining to sing the song. What a coincidence. It's a song they always sung together since it came out around a year ago and apparently they still do. Taehyung's voice sounds sleepy, but he still keeps going along with Jeongguk, grabbing his own toothbrush. 'This brings back memories,' Jeongguk thinks, smiling and almost choking on his toothpaste, which makes the other laugh. "In a good mood today?", Taehyung asks, still only holding the toothbrush in his hand. Jeongguk spits out to be able to answer, "Sure, I'm excited to see our fans again.", he grins at Taehyung through the mirror, who smiles back, "Yeah me too. Can't wait to show them what we prepared for them."

He furrows his eyebrows before continuing to speak, "Just… Just tell me beforehand if you have weird plans like last time. I need to know what you're up to haha." Taehyung laughs and starts to brush his teeth. Jeongguk shoots him a questioning look, before the realization hits him, "Ooh you mean the thing from the last award show? Like where I told you to come over?" and Taehyung nods and confirms it with a casual "mhm.".

Jeongguk doesn't know exactly why the other is bringing this up now. He thought they cleared the whole 'being uncomfortable in public' thing last week, but now it doesn't seem like it anymore. Jeongguk doesn't know if he should be worried again or annoyed at the sudden realization that the other didn't take that conversation seriously. Especially, because he had a pretty hard time to convince himself that everything was alright when it apparently wasn't after all. However, he ultimately decides to just let it be, since if he thinks logically, Taehyung probably didn't tell him last time, because he REALLY didn't feel uncomfortable. Just surprised. So he just answers as calmly as possible,  "Oh yeah sorry… I was just kinda bored, so that idea came into my mind and I thought it'd be funny.", he utters. Taehyung just gives him an understanding look, still brushing his teeth, "you never told me that you want to know beforehand about these things.", Jeongguk continues, hoping to finally settle his inner dispute about that whole issue, but Taehyung just rises his index finger to signal the other to wait for a second.

Or more than a second.

Or a minute what Jeongguk feels it is by the time the other finally finishes.

"Yeah, it'd just be nice to know beforehand. To prepare, you know.", Taehyung puts his toothbrush to its original place and turns the water on to wash his face. Jeongguk furrows his eyebrows and just replies, "Sure. I mean… If that's what you want." Taehyung dries his face with a towel and is about to leave, "Yeah, thanks. Then, see you later then!", and then he is already out the door.

'Is it just lately that Tae behaves like this or…' Jeongguk wonders, still standing in the bathroom, 'Am I just more conscious lately?'. Because this hurts. More than Jeongguk would like to admit. But this has been like saying 'I can't stand being close to you anymore.' right into his face. It's like a through back to last week, which he really doesn't need before a official schedule.

His hands itch to grab his phone and consult his taekook-family, because they will definitely help him to figure this out. Even though there are some pretty crazy ones who talk about them as if sexual tension would be everywhere, there are still a lot of super nice people who don't give in to irrational thoughts and look at things more objectively. Sure, they still believe in taekook liking each other, but apart from that, they always hit the point when analyzing their behavior. And they are no joke, when doing that.

Jeongguk's finger already hovers over the twitter-button, but ultimately restrains himself. He can't betray himself like that, when he is almost done with his abstinence from social media. Just until tonight. Also, his good mood is gone already and he doesn't want to make it even worse by digging deeper into this.

During the day Jeongguk eventually forgets about that conversation in the morning, pushing it to the back of his mind to focus on the important things of the day. He is a professional after all. Also, he doesn't come across the other that much, making it easier for him. Not that he avoids Tae on purpose, they just happen to always be told to prepare for different things on different times. And even if they are together no one really talks, as they are busy anyway.

The award show starts as every other that they had previously this year. They get out of the car, walk across the red carpet while smiling, posing, and answering a few questions. Then they get into the venue.

A table with 7 seats is assigned to them in the first row and they eventually just sit down in the order they arrive there. After so many years, nobody really cares about where they want to sit anymore, as everyone gets along equally comfortable. Also, they are constantly standing up and sitting down because of performances and awards anyway, so there is no need to fight over a specific seat in the first place.

However, it's a little different this time. For literally no reason, Taehyung hurries and passes by Namjoon to steal his place right next to Jeongguk on purpose. But, what's the point in sitting next to him? Jeongguk decides to ignore it, even though it makes him flustered as hell. "Not in a good mood anymore?", the older boy asks, agitating the other even more, "I am in a good mood. Why?", the older puts his left elbow at the others shoulder to support his arm and rest his head on his hand, looking at the other. "You're not smiling a lot amymore.", Taehyung says, poking his cheek with his other hand.

Jeongguk can't believe this. He told him to not be too close without heads up only a few hours ago, but is doing the exact same thing. Jeongguk gives the other an annoyed look, shaking him of his shoulder, "If I have to tell you beforehand, you better do too." Taehyung furrows his eyebrows, still in a what seams teasing manner,"Why? is it bothering you?", he asks. "No, not me. But you apparently.", Jeongguk retorts. "It's not." Taehyung answers in a peaceful voice, not able to calm Jeongguk down, "Then why are you telling me to warn you beforehand?" "Fine, then don't tell me. It's okay." "Yeah I won't tell you." "Okay, I won't either. But you'll regret it." "Try me." Jeongguk provokingly stares into the other's eyes, having the other finally lose his calm as well, "Sure, whatever you want. Sir." and he turns back to face the stage. "Good." Jeongguk says, before turning to the stage as well.

It seems as the other members didn't notice this small quarrel, so it stays awkwardly quiet for a while until they both eventually engage in conversations on either of their sides. Good thing they have to leave to change for the performance soon, Jeongguk thinks as the show officially starts.

After they return when their performance finished, Jeongguk doesn't bother doing much more than watching the stages, still being a bit upset, while Taehyung is having the time of his life. He is dancing with Seokjin to the acts enthusiastically until the act ends and he excuses himself to the bathroom. Just when he is out of sight, Jimin snakingly slides up next to him with a cheesy "Heey~ what's uup", making him smile, "Nothing really, what about you?". "Just wondering if everything is alright. You seem a little spaced out since our performance.", Jeongguk tilts his head by surprise. How come Jimin always knows when something is going on. Still, Jeongguk doesn't really want to talk about the reason for his mood-drop, it's just plain stupid and hella immature, so he just goes for a short excuse, "Oh really? Because I'm just enjoying the performances."

Jimin sighs, "I'm kinda bored… So you're up to do some fan service?" and Jeongguk gives him an annoyed look, it's not even really him or what he said that he is annoyed about, it's just that he hit's a nerve at the wrong time, "Okay seriously, since when do we have to talk about this beforehand? Hasn't this been something that always came naturally? I thought we were all over this since years.", Jeongguk blurts out, heaving Jimin rise an eyebrow, "Aha! So there IS something up. Just so you don't lie again. Remember, I'm small, but knowing!", Jimin looks as if he is feeling overly accomplished, but the latter just doesn't look really convinced, replying, "How can you describe yourself as knowing, you don't even know what the top shelf looks like", which earns him a pretty tough punch and a grumpy look.

Hoseok who is sitting besides Jeongguk and heard the conversation breaks out into laughter, clapping his hands while almost flipping the water bottle in front of him over, "I'm sorry, but that really was a good one Jeongguk-ah haha." the deadly stare now directed at him, "Poor Jiminie, it's been a while since anyone made a joke about this. You're probably not used to this anymore. ", still half laughing. "Yeah, since I took Yoongi over, no one's talking about height anymore. You're such cowards.", Jimin sits back, crossing his arms over his chest, pouting. "It's not even a whole centimeter, chill.", Hoseok retorts, "And if you want to indicate tha Yoongi is intimidating, you're wrong.  nobody is scared by him, it's just when the cameras are on that he is acting all tough and savage. You know that." Jeongguk nods at his hyung's words and Jimin sighs in defeat, "Whatever.", he finally says, as another performance ends and the audience starts to clap and scream.

Anyway, Jimin is probably right after all. He should be a little less quiet. at least for his fans, he thinks and turns back to take a look at them when the performing artists left the stage. Some of his fans start screaming, waving at him with their Army-Bomb and he can't help but giggle and wave back at them, causing them to scream even more.

"Cute", a familiar voice says and Jeongguk turns back to see Taehyung arriving at their table. As Jeongguk's gaze meets Taehyung's, the older takes one step closer, a soft look in his eyes. Jeongguk can feel the nervousness creep up his stomach, heart beating, as he notices how the other slowly leans down towards him, holding him in place only with his firm gaze. Taehyung's hand travels up to reach towards Jeongguk's jawline, and his heart stops as the other unexpectedly tickles his chin.

Jeongguk jolts, eyes big as Taehyung smiles and passes by to take a seat at the empty chair besides Hoseok. He can hear the screams from their fans loud and clear, signaling him that yes, this just happened. So, he really meant it when he said that Jeongguk will regret it, because the younger is still in shock and slowly feels a heat travelling to his ears. This is embarrassing.

Jeongguk tries his best to act as natural as possible, trying to calm his poor heart, which shouldn't beat like that. Why is this getting him so flustered? Just because they had a fight before doesn't mean he feels differently about the other. Why should he anyway?

However, this was really something different from what they do usually. He could swear, Taehyung was leaning in for a… nope. Taehyung is just a big fat tease and his acting skills are no joke. Seriously. He wouldn't be able to fake such a serious look just for revenge.

Jeongguk dares to take a look at Taehyung, who - again - is just enjoying himself.

'Probably… His intention was to make me feel why he told me to stop doing things like this without any notice. Because if so, then I kinda understand now.', Jeongguk sighs and instantly after freezes again, 'But wait. If he really DOES feel like this every time I do something… Even if it's way less intense…', Jeongguk's heart takes up on speed again, combined with a increasingly weird feeling in his stomach,

'Then, what exactly am I supposed to understand now? '

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