Heartfelt Chronicles: Echoes Of Affection
"Hearts Across Eras"— 13
The car ride was silent, and when Taehyung was certain he had done enough counter-surveillance, he parked the car in the empty parking garage of an old building.
Jungkook knew his brother well enough to understand that this rundown apartment was probably equipped with the best security system and most amazing interior. He got into the elevator with Taehyung, which needed an access card, and he pressed the button for the top floor.
Taehyung helped him with his bag, carrying it for him as he exited the elevator, and he pulled out a key, unlocking the door and showing Jungkook inside.
The place was beautiful, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that were tinted super dark from the outside, the rooms were open and airy with one elegant bedroom and a simple living room and kitchen, decked out with brand new gadgets. The layout was similar to Jungkook's apartment, but the windows were more tinted, and the furniture was all different.
Jungkook looked at Taehyung, who was once again looking out the window for a moment of relaxation. He smiled slightly and took his bag from off the floor, going to put it in the bedroom. Taehyung sat down on the couch, running his hands through his hair as he took a deep inhale.
Jungkook looked around the room, setting his bag down on the bed and his suitcase on the floor, while he went to the kitchen. He looked in the cabinets, and Taehyung turned his head to the side to look at him.
Taehyung
What're you looking for?
Taehyung asked, and Jungkook pursed his lips, wondering where everything was.
Jungkook replied as he spotted the coffee and a few mugs in a cabinet. He pulled it out and gave Taehyung a look as he picked up one of the random magazines that was neatly placed on the coffee table and paged through it with a bored curiosity.
Jungkook decided on another long black, since speaking with him today only helped prove his theory that Taehyung was a black coffee kind of a guy. He brewed a pot, and Taehyung looked over as he heard the machine turn on. He ignored it as Jungkook looked through the pantry to see if there were any snacks.
There wasn’t much, only some biscuits and non-perishables like trail mix. Jungkook pushed his mouth to the side, pulling out the trail mix and pouring it out into a small bowl. Once the coffee was done, he poured some of it out into a mug and arranged his snacks on a tray. He carried the tray out to the living room, which was separated from the kitchen only by a counter and some barstools.
He put it down in front of Taehyung, and his eyes flicked up from the magazine to look at the tray. Jungkook's eyes fell on the magazine he was holding, seeing his dad on the cover.
Jungkook
He can be terribly vain sometimes.
Jungkook sighed as he plopped into the cotton armchair that matched the adjacent couch on which Taehyung sat. Taehyung shut the magazine and tossed it onto the table, picking up the cup and bringing it to his lips. It was exactly how he liked it, bitter and straight. The beans must have been premium because it was a good cup.
Jungkook
Sorry, I would’ve picked a better snack for you, but there aren’t any groceries. I’ll go shopping tomorrow.
Jungkook said as he went back around the counter and grabbed a second mug.
Taehyung
I’ll go with you.
Jungkook
I thought you didn’t run errands, Sergeant.
Jungkook said as he grabbed the pot of coffee and poured some of it into a mug for himself.
Taehyung
I don’t run errands for you, but I’ll run them with you.
Taehyung replied as he sipped from the cup and ate the trail mix. Jungkook watched his fingers as he reached for the snack, specifically picking out the M&M’s and only occasionally the other components.
He likes chocolate. Jungkook concluded as he made a mental note to buy him some M&M’s at the store. As Jungkook was distracted by the contents of the bowl, Taehyung had stood up and planted his hands on the kitchen counter, where Jungkook was preparing his mug. Jungkook looked up at him.
Jungkook
What is it, Sergeant?
Jungkook asked, and he looked down at him with a blank expression.
he corrected, and Jungkook looked at him, seeing no irritation or annoyance come across his features.
Taehyung
Taehyung is fine.
Jungkook
Right. Sorry, Taehyung.
Jungkook replied. He smiled to himself and picked up his mug, moving around the counter to sit on the armchair. He sipped on his mug as Taehyung walked towards the couch.
He picked up the manila envelope and laid its contents out on the kitchen counter, taking photos of them and sending them to Hyunjin.
The next morning, Jungkook woke up and opened his door to see Taehyung already changed. He was examining the photos from the manila envelope on the coffee table. In an effort not to disturb him, Jungkook went straight to the kitchen, brewing the two of them some coffee. Taehyung heard the noise of the coffee maker and turned to see him.
Jungkook greeted, and Taehyung nodded back to him. He waited for the machine to finish making the pot and poured it into a mug. He placed it on the coffee table and sat down in the armchair.
Jungkook asked, and Taehyung shrugged.
Jungkook
Well, I’m going to need 15 or 20 minutes to get ready, and then we can head out.
He offered, and Jungkook stood up. He spoke with his dad, and he said it would be okay for him to go to work, so that he could see him every day and give him a reason to leave the safe house.
Jungkook got changed and put gel in his hair, making sure he looked presentable. He got into the car with Taehyung and checked his bag, making sure he had his ID tag on his lanyard and his laptop, as well as his wallet. Taehyung parked in the garage that was reserved for the team, and they both got out of the car.
Jungkook
Are you going to the upper floors?
Taehyung
Why would I do that? *he asked in return*
Jungkook
I don’t know; I didn’t think you’d be sitting with me while I work.
Taehyung
I’m not supposed to leave your side for any reason.
Taehyung reminded, and Jungkook sighed.
Jungkook
I’m not going to make you sit by me the entire day.
Jungkook explained, and Taehyung shrugged.
He murmured as he looked at the ceiling, and Taehyung held back a grin as he glanced at him without moving his head. They both got into the elevator and went upstairs to the third floor. Jungkook walked inside, digging into his bag to grab his ID, scanning it against the turnstile, and then entering.
Taehyung fished out his own ID, doing the same. Jungkook turned a corner, entering his department, which was a large open space, where everyone had their own corner desk separated from one another by frosted glass.
A new version of a cube farm that was far more modern and open than the traditional sense. He liked it; it gave him privacy, but he could also stand up and see everyone else. There weren’t infinite rows of them; there were only two, with the center being kept open for people who get sick of their makeshift cubes to sit out in.
The second he entered, everyone in the room stopped to stare. He froze, wondering what the heck was going on. Everyone was just looking at him, and he felt his anxiety bubble up.
A hush fell over the room as he used a hand to cover his face and weaved through people to get to his desk, Taehyung following him. He got stares and whispers as he kept up with him, quickly getting to his desk.
He sat down and tossed his bag onto his table, ducking down to hide behind the frosted glass that made up his large space.
Jungkook
Why’s everyone staring at me?
Jungkook whispered to Taehyung.
Taehyung
Besides the fact that I’m here? *Taehyung raised a brow* The whole building probably knows about you and Jeon family now.
He added, and Jungkook put a hand to his face, plopping down onto his office chair. He just pulled out his computer and tried to pretend like everything was normal, getting to work by reading emails.
Jungkook
Oh, sh!t. Let me get you a chair.
Jungkook stood up as he realized that Taehyung was just standing there. Taehyung followed him as he rushed to the storage room and grabbed a spare office chair, wheeling it over to his space.
Every time he moved, everyone stopped to look, and he felt awkward as he brought the extra chair near his desk. Taehyung then turned to glare at everyone as he noticed Jungkook hiding his face behind the chair, and they all immediately turned back to their work.
He sat down in his seat, and Taehyung sat in his.
Taehyung
Is it always like this? *he mused in a murmur*
Jungkook
Well, no. They’re not ever concerned with my business.
Comments
Venizia
u are difficult to ignore dear taetae ❤❤ plus taekook together is a combination that can break mind body nd soul 😍😍 so who can blame them for staring ??? ughh I love the story ❤❤
2024-03-31
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Bunny 🐇
I am loving it 🥰
2023-11-23
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