My Personal Stand-in (TaeKook) 10

Taehyung rests at home for two days. When he has work, he’s busy well into the middle of the night. But when there’s no work, he doesn’t even have to go out for a week. Over the past two days, he sends two text messages to Jungkook but receives no response. Taehyung is somewhat disappointed.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

💭 Even if I ask him out, he probably won’t come…

By chance, Ryong, a young model he met last month, texts him, inviting him out for dinner and mentioning he’ll bring a friend along.

Lee Ryong

💬 Wanna come out? You can pick us up too. *text message*

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Since he’s free, he agrees*

These two people have just come to Seoul for work. Their only assets are their good looks; they don’t have money, any special background, or know anyone.

Each month, they rely on some magazine postings or modeling a few sets of clothing to survive. Sometimes they call Taehyung out to freeload a meal.

Taehyung happily takes them out to eat delicious food, understanding how harsh it is to be a migrant working in Seoul.

After dinner, Taehyung gives them a ride home. As they pull up outside their building, Ryong tugs at him with a mischievous look.

Lee Ryong

Why don’t you come up with us, Taehyung Hyung? We could have some… fun.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Glances at their desperate faces* 💭 I can handle one, but two of them? That’d kill me. No way.

He really doesn’t have the physical stamina, so he refuses 🙅‍♂️

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Smiles, shaking his head* I’ve got something to do tonight, maybe next time.

The boy he just met asks unhappily

Boy

Taehyung Hyung, is it because you don’t like how I look? 😔

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*forces a smile* 😀 How can you say that? I really have something to do.

After all, he can’t tell them that he won’t be able to handle doing it with both of them, right? 😉

Lee Ryong

* tugs at his clothes, refusing to let him go* Taehyung Hyung, I’ve been bragging to my friend for a long time, saying that your (sex) skills are really good. Play with us for a bit, okay? 😙

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*pats his face* Stop pulling. I really have something to do today. My friend is waiting for me.😊

Lee Ryong

Which friend? Is it because you have one hiding at home? 😞

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Really...no. Be good, stop making a fuss.

Lee Ryong

* Sighs, clearly reluctant, before speaking up* Taehyung Hyung, we actually need your help.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Nods knowingly* What is it?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

💭 I knew there had to be something. Why didn’t they just say so from the start?

Lee Ryong

*Glances at his friend before continuing* Isn’t your company recruiting models? Can you help us submit our profiles?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Ah, that’s all? Sure, no big deal. 😊

Lee Ryong

*Grateful, he leans in and kisses Taehyung on the cheek* 😘

Lee Ryong

Thank you, Taehyung Hyung.😄

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

😊 No need to thank me.

Lee Ryong

*Looking a bit sad* 😔 Taehyung Hyung, it’s not because of this that I wanted to sleep with you. I really like you. Can’t you come up?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Starting to get a headache, rubs his temples*

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

💭 This is getting too complicated…

Just when he’s about to say something, his phone suddenly rings. He takes it out and sees that the call is from Jungkook.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Eyes widen, heart racing, quickly answers* Hello? 📱

Jeon Jungkook

*On the other end* 📱 Hey, where are you?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

I...I just finished something, about to go home

Jeon Jungkook

Come out to eat with me.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Okay. Where do you want to go? I’ll come pick you up

Jeon Jungkook

No need. Worker’s Stadium. I’ll text you the address. Just come over.

Jungkook hangs up after saying that.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*put his cell phone away and looked up. He saw the two boys looking at him mischievously*

The space in the car is small, and it's quiet, so they must have heard everything.

Lee Ryong

No wonder you’re so eager to leave. That voice sounded really nice, a singer? 😉

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*smiles but doesn’t explain*

Lee Ryong

Since Taehyung Hyung has a date, we won’t stop you. Hurry and go.😄

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Ruffles Ryong’s hair* Give me your information. I’ll help you as much as I can.

After the two head upstairs, Taehyung quickly drives toward the Worker’s Stadium.

Follows Jungkook’s directions from the text and arrives at the Thai restaurant. Upon entering the private room, he sees Joen Jungkook sitting on the sofa, legs crossed, focused on the menu as though it’s a high-stakes contract. A polite waitress stands nearby, sneaking admiring glances at him.

Both of them turn around as Taehyung enters.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Cheerfully* Sorry, I’m late.

Jeon Jungkook

*Glances up, calm* It’s okay, I just got here.

Taehyung sits beside Jungkook. The waitress quickly pours him a cup of tea. He takes a sip, noticing the unusual taste.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

💭 is this tea from Thailand? 🍵

Jungkook closes the menu, looking at the waitress.

Jeon Jungkook

We’ll have these dishes first.❄️

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Quickly adds* Don’t order too much. I ate something before I came.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Actually feeling full* 👉

Jeon Jungkook

🤨 You already ate?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Ahh, no, I just had some snacks at home, so I’m not too hungry.

Jeon Jungkook

These aren’t too many. *Hands the menu to the waitress*

The waitress leaves, and they are left alone in the private room. Taehyung glances around, taking in the spacious room.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Curious* Seeing how busy it is outside, just the two of us in such a big private room? This place can’t be cheap.

Jungkook doesn’t respond, his eyes now fixed on Taehyung’s lips. The shift in the air is palpable.

Taehyung says a few more things, but Jungkook’s intense gaze remains locked on him.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

How come you have time to ask me out today? I sent you messages, but you didn’t respond. I thought you’d already forgotten who I am.😏

Jeon Jungkook

*Faintly responds* Too lazy to reply to the texts.

Jungkook's arrogant and selfish nature might be detestable if displayed by ordinary people, but when he shows this expression, Kim Taehyung finds it extraordinarily charming. Even his relaxed, indifferent attitude makes Taehyung’s heart tingle.

He wonders if he’s just too obsessed with sex. If he had known this would happen, he might have gone upstairs with Ryong and his friend earlier. Maybe after being with them, he wouldn’t be daydreaming about Jungkook like some horny pervert.

Jungkook looks at him. Taehyung’s attraction and desire are so obvious that there’s no point in trying to hide it. Between men, it’s better to be direct—each takes what one needs.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Leans close and softly asks* So, have you really forgotten me?

Jeon Jungkook

*grips Taehyung’s chin, brushing his lips gently*

Jeon Jungkook

Maybe I’ve just remembered you.😏

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

😏 *teasing* Perfect timing *bites Jungkook’s lips, tugging gently* But I’ve been thinking of you every day.

Jeon Jungkook

Thinking of me? Thinking of me topping you? 😼

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Actually, I thought of topping you, but if you’re not willing, I guess I’ll have to suffer this time.

Jeon Jungkook

You’ve really never been a 0?

//FYI : 0 means BOTTOM 1 means TOP //

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Nope. I wanted to be one when I was younger, but people thought I looked too mature. Then, when I got older, it was even less likely. There are more 0’s than 1’s in the circle... So many fresh meats waiting for me, why would I be looking for someone to top me?

Jeon Jungkook

*slips his hand into Taehyung’s clothes, pinching his waist*

Jeon Jungkook

So if you’re with me, it’ll be your first time as a 0?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Exactly. Don’t you think you should be responsible for that?

Jeon Jungkook

Haven’t topped you yet. What’s there to be responsible for? Give you an IOU? 🤨

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Then you top *blocks Jungkook’s mouth with his own, slipping his tongue in*

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Between their heated kiss, he murmurs* Otherwise, why did you ask me out for a meal?

Jungkook doesn’t bother with the pretense. They’re both adults, and there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. He responds to Taehyung’s kiss with intensity, imagining how good it will feel to press this man beneath him tonight.

He’ll use the back position, pulling Taehyung’s hair, forcing him to lift his hips. Those tight muscles and his elegant figure will make the experience even more arousing since Taehyung’s back reminds Jungkook of Soo. The Soo hyung he dreams of having.🙄🙄

As the two are lost in their heated kiss, there's a sudden knock on the door, and a few girls enter with the food.

Taehyung tries to push Jungkook away, not wanting to scare the girls, even though he doesn’t need to hide anything. But Jungkook holds his waist tighter, pressing him into the sofa, his tongue playing with Taehyung’s, making it impossible for him to close his mouth as saliva drips from the corner.

The girls freeze, unsure whether to come in or back out, standing in shock.

Jeon Jungkook

*After getting his fill of the kiss, licks his lips and glances at them coldly* Serve the food. Why are you just standing there?❄️❄️

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Touched the corner of his mouth*

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*smiled softly at the girls, trying to ease their frightened emotions*

Jeon Jungkook

*narrowed his eyes, watching Taehyung's smile*

It dawned on him that Taehyung didn’t smile just for him—he smiled like that at everyone.

This made Jungkook feel unsettled.

The girls tried to remain calm as they placed the dishes on the table.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*noticing their embarrassment, said apologetically* You can leave after putting the dishes down. No need to serve us.

The girls sneaked glances at Taehyung and then at Jungkook, their faces flushed as they left.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Playfully pushed Jungkook’s shoulder*

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

I didn’t think you’d be so bold. 😼

Jeon Jungkook

Let’s just eat 😐

The private room, originally meant for eight to ten people, had been specially modified for Jungkook. The large table was replaced with a rectangular one for six. The two sat directly across from each other, tasting the exquisitely prepared Thai food.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Ate a few pieces and praised* This is so flavorful 🤩 I’ve passed by this place a few times but never went in.

Jeon Jungkook

How old are you?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

*Blinked* Whatever age you say I am... but I’m actually 30 years old.

Jeon Jungkook

Your profession is a stuntman?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Yeah, a martial arts stuntman.

Jeon Jungkook

Isn’t that kind of work dangerous?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Danger isn’t the main issue. There are only a few times it’s actually risky. A lot of the work involves actions actors can’t do, so we’re needed for the quality effect.

Jeon Jungkook

How long have you been doing this?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

Hmm... let me see 🤔 I graduated from sports school at 19, worked for over a year as a salesperson, then got into the entertainment industry doing odd jobs. I started doing stunt work when I was about 22... so about eight years.

Jeon Jungkook

*frowned* Most people who work that long would get some supporting roles. You really haven’t blended in well.

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

If I had your looks, I’d definitely get contracts. But with my appearance, I’m more suited to play a hero’s defeated opponent or cop roles. It’s too competitive. If I get an opportunity to make more money, great. If not, I’m happy being a stuntman.

Jeon Jungkook

You can’t do this forever, right? What are you going to do when your body can’t handle it anymore?

Kim Taehyung (Before Reincarnation)

I’ll probably become a manager for actors. I know how the industry works. Why worry about the future now?

He truly lived a relaxed life, without the burden of caring for family, a wife, or children. He only needed enough to support himself in his old age.

Taehyung thought... for someone like Jungkook, in his early twenties with a bright future, such an unplanned life was probably unimaginable. Taehyung had no intention of making him understand.

Jungkook glanced at him and realized that Taehyung was content with the way things were. There was nothing particularly distinctive about him, just like his appearance. This realization left Jungkook feeling oddly displeased. Perhaps it was because he’d been looking for Soo’s shadow in Taehyung, but Taehyung couldn’t compare to Soo-hyun.

Jungkook hesitated, wondering if he should use his influence to help Taehyung.