PLAY ON- Taekook

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TW: homophobic slurs

"I wasn't gonna let you guys hurt my boyfriend." I answered casually, intertwining my fingers with Taehyung's. Who was blushing furiously, eyes wide at what I had just called him. They all went silent, Jennie looking at me and Taehyung's hands with a gaping mouth.

"Look at that. Jeon's a fag too? This month couldn't get more interesting." Irene cackled, finding this entire situation hilarious. Roseanne on the other hand looked thrilled.

"You..You were disappearing every night to see him?" Jennie stuttered, sassy expression quickly replaced with a hurt one. Taehyung cleared his throat, feeling awkward.

"I regret every minute I spent with you. You're a horrible person Jennie." I gave her one last disgusted look before dragging Taehyung to the elevators. He stayed silent until we got to our room. I locked the door behind us, taking off my shoes as he walked towards the bed.

"Taehyung wait." I followed him "I'm sorry about calling you that-"

"It's not that.. I actually liked that." He smiled lightly before continuing "You were with Jennie while you were seeing me?" His eyebrows furrowed, looking disappointed.

"No." I sighed and took a seat next to him on the large bed "I told you, she and I were never official."

"Oh."

"But at some point, you hurt me and I went on a few dates with her." I admitted, watching as his face fell. "And I know that's immature but-"

"Did you like her?' He interrupted me, looking me right in the eye.

"No." I answered without hesitation. "Not even for a second."

"Good." He grinned, pulling me in for a loving kiss. His hands reached up for my hair as always, while mine wrapped around his waist. I smiled against his lips, bringing him closer. Reluctantly, I pulled away, knowing we were going to be late for our reservation.

"Come on, let's get ready."

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The taxi driver pulled over to the side of the road outside of the restaurant. I quickly pulled some cash out of my pocket before stepping out with him. We were both wearing suits, which arose even more confusion out of him at the hotel. "Reservation for Jeon Jungkook." I talked to the man at the reception as Taehyung ogled at the expensive decor and luxurious looking people.

I didn't really care much about dressing up, unbuttoning the first few buttons on my shirt. Neither of us were wearing ties as well. The man showed us to our table, smiling as he pulled out our seats for us. I booked a table at a quiet corner, to ensure we would be able to have some privacy. "Kook this place looks really expensive." Taehyung picked up the menu placed in front of him, eyes widening "Jesus christ why does this salad cost so much? Are the cucumbers made from diamonds?"

"No" I laughed, placing my hand on top of his. Which earned us a disgusted look from a couple sitting near us "Dont worry about the price, order whatever you want." I rubbed my thumb against his hand before bringing it back to pick up the menu.

After the two of us were done scanning through it, I called a waiter to take our orders. I got a Mediterranean Ortolan while Taehyung opted for Balsamic-Glazed Steak Rolls with Beluga caviar. He wrote everything down before heading to the back. "I don't even know what I ordered, but it sounded good."

The two of us decided to try and get to know each other more since we haven't gotten the chance yet.

After a few minutes of conversation, I found out some very interesting things. "What do you mean sloths are scary? They're so cute." I chuckled at Taehyung's grimace.