Bound to Love You

12- Dinner

The first day of filming finished a bit late in the night. It was time for dinner and everyone was gathered by the director.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work today. I hope everything will go smoothly as well tomorrow. And as a token of my gratitude, I'll treat you all to dinner tonight!" the director announced making everyone shout with joy.

"You're the best, Director!" one of the staff shouted which made the director chuckle.

Soon, everyone headed to a restaurant. It was a small but warm place that makes you feel at home.

Irene and Taehyung's respective cliques were forced to share a table as they didn't want to cause misunderstandings to the people around them. They still had to keep up the facade that they had an amicable break up.

"Unnie, I know we have to sit on the same table as them because we need to but, I really can't stand to see her sticking to Taehyung like glue the whole night." whispered Wendy to Irene.

"Same here Unnie," added Yeri. "I think I just lost my appetite."

"Why don't we get drinks instead?" suggested Seulgi.

"I want to drink too!" interrupted Jimin.

"Yah, you're not included. Go drink on your own." retorted Seulgi. "I only drink with friends."

Just then, their drinks were served.

"Ah... But I thought we had become good friends when we shared that long, warm hug earlier," teased Jimin as he grabbed his drink near Seulgi.

"Whatt?!" the other girls said in unison.

"You let him touch you?!" Yeri asked with widened eyes.

"Yah! It's not like I'm allergic to men like Irene Unnie." said Seulgi.

Unintentionally, Taehyung let out a chuckle which caught everyone on their table's attention. Everyone was staring at him with curious eyes including Irene.

"I'm not allergic to men. I just prefer not to entertain them because they just end up disappointing you." Irene stated.

The table soon became quiet. No one seemed to move an inch, only watching Irene and Taehyung having a staring battle. Soon enough, someone did break the silence.

"Don't be bitter, Irene. Tae fell out of love with you because you weren't good enough. Deal with it."

"Yah!" Yeri stood up and was about to grab Joy's hair but was stopped by her Unnies. "I can't  believe we considered you as a friend before! Worst decision of out lives!"

Jungkook stared at the fierce girl in front of him, ready to fight anyone for her friends. He admired her honesty and loyalty, something he himself doubts he possessed.

"Yeri, stop. Don't cause trouble." said Wendy.

Luckily, everyone outside their table was wrapped up in their own conversations that they didn't notice the heated debate. Irene on the other hand remained calm and only looked directly at Joy and spoke.

"I'm not good enough? Then do you think you are?" started Irene.

Joy's eyes filled with rage. She was about to lunge at Irene when she was pulled back by Taehyung.

"That's enough! Joy, I think you're a little drunk. You should go home now." said Taehyung.

"Then take me home and maybe you can sleep over," replied Joy as she clung onto Taehyung's arm.

"I can't." said Taehung while removing himself from Joy's grip. "I still have some things to discuss with the director. Jin hyung, can you drive her home?"

"Sure, no problem." Jin agreed immediately.

"But I want you to-" complained Joy but was soon cut off by Taehyung.

"Joy, just go home. We'll talk tomorrow."

Taehyung felt irritated by Joy's whining but he just had to deal with it.

"Fine!!" Joy said, annoyed then stormed out of the restaurant with Jin following not far behind.

Taehyung massaged his temples as the people on his table watched the whole scene in amusement except for Irene. She wondered why he rejected Joy's invitation like that. When they were dating, Taehyung always beg her to stay over whenever they had free time together. He was the clingy type of boyfriend.

After a while majority of the people they came with went home with only a few of them left.

"It's getting late, we should go home now." started Irene.

"You're right. Yerim-ah, help me carry Seulgi. God, I don't know why she gets drunk with just a cup of alcohol." said Wendy.

"And you seem to be good with alcohol. You must like drinking alot" interrupted Yoongi.

"Well, alcohol and I are best friends so  we get along well," she replied while struggling to get Seulgi up. "Wait, why am I talking to you when I don't even know you."

"Because I'm handsome?" Yoongi said, showing her his gummy smile.

'Oh god! He does look handsome and cute at the same time! Wait! What am I thinking??!! Remember, a friend of an enemy is our enemy as well' Wendy thought to herself.

"Sure. Whatever gets you through the day" answered Wendy while rolling her eyes.

Still struggling to get Seulgi up while Irene and Yeri went to the bathroom.

"If you're just gonna stare and not help me then just leave." said Wendy.

"I'll carry her," volunteered Jimin, cutting their conversation.

"No thanks. Irene and Yeri will be back soon. We'll carry her." said Wendy.

"No offence but, they seem a little drunk too. I don't think you'll be able to carry her safely," retorted Jimin as he went closer and carried Seulgi on his back and walked towards the parking lot. He moved slowly, careful not to wake her from her drunken sleep. She looked so cute while she was asleep like that, he admitted to himself.

When they arrived at the parking lot, Jimin slowly put the sleeping Seulgi in his car.

"Wait, what are you doing?" asked Wendy with Yoongi following behind her.

"I'll take her home. Where does she live?" Jimin asked.

"She lives with me and we'll take her home." said Wendy.

"It's hard to get a cab here and it's a pretty secluded area. Let me take you two home," said Jimin as he fastened Seulgi's seatbelt, tucking the loose strands of her hair behind her ear in the process.

"What about Irene Unnie and Yeri?" asked Wendy.

"We'll take them," Jungkook interrupted from behind with Yeri and Irene beside him and Taehyung trailing at the back.

"Good, then it's settled. Let's go." Jimin said excitedly and went to the driver's seat in his car.

"Wait, where's Hobi?" asked Yoongi.

"Oh, he already left. His sister had errands for him." replied Jungkook. "So. Let's get going. Tae, here's your car keys"

"Wait? You're coming with us?" Irene asked as he looked directly at Taehyung. Dumbfounded by the thought.

"Well, it is my car we're using so... " he smirked at her.

'Well Sh*t' Irene cursed internally.

A/N: Sorry for the wait. I had a lot of ideas for this chapter so it took a while. I'll publish the next chapter once the story gets at least 80 votes so please vote for it.

Thank you!!