Love Off Screen |KIM TAEHYUNG

Three's a Crowd

Taehyung's gaze is locked on your laptop screen ,where your not-so-subtle Google search is on full display. Even in the darkness, you can't miss the hard set of his jaw, the narrowing of his eyes.

Y/n:"It's really not what it looks like. I was.. browsing your movies.

Tae:-"The same movies you said you never plan on watching. I'm living in you backyard, Y/n. You could've come and asked me whatever you felt the need to search." 

Y/n:-"It's nothing personal. I like to know who i'm getting into business with, that's all"    Tae stalks closer, standing directly behind you. He talks hold of your laptop and scrolls through the search results.

Tae:-" From the looks of it, you're getting into business with a douchebag who sleeps around."   Tae beings heading inside. You grab onto his wrist, rooting him in place.

Y/n:-"What's going on? Why are you so upset by this?"

Tae:-"They're half-truths. That's the problem. Half the shit those people write about is fake. But they don't care. We're celebrities to them, not real people."   A rush of sympathy hits you and you slam your laptop shut, tugging Tae into the empty chair beside you.

Y/n:-"Then screw them. Screw those people and what they write about. If those stories aren't about the real Kim Taehyung, then why don't you tell me about him?"    The smallest hint of a smile breaks into Tae's stoic face.

Y/n:-" Why are you looking at me like that?"     Tae:-"I've never met a woman who's so intent on talking to me"    Taehyung pulls half of the blanket off your lap and wraps it around his legs. The two of you are sitting cozily, shoulders pressed together.

Tae:-"What exactly does it take to peak your interest?"

Y/n:-"Well,it's getting kinda late.."     Tae:-"I'm scared to leave. I don't trust you alone with that laptop anymore."

Y/n:-"Shouldn't you be heading to bed, preparing for a busy day of filming tomorrow?"

Tae:-"I'm fine where I am."    Tae cocks his head to the side, staring directly into your eyes. You hate what his closeness does to you, tangling your thoughts and making your heart race.

Desperate for space, you stand up quickly, tugginf the blanket off Tae and wrapping it around yourself, like a barrier.

Y/n:-"Tomorrow's Shree's birthday and I have to be up early to meet her in town for lunch."   You hurry off inside, leaving a stunned Tae alone on the porch.

The next morning, you wake up determined to spend the day focused on Shree. You hope those budding feelings you had last night were fleeting.

It's the perfect summer day, with the sun high in the sky and not a cloud in sight. You're walking to the road holding Shree's birthday gift in your hand, when Ara calls your name.

Ara:-" Actually i'm glas i caught you before leaving. I need a favour. Any chance Tae can tag along your day into town?"

Y/n:"What?Why?"    Ara:-"We think that really immersing him in the small town experience will him help him better play the role of a small-town man."       Y/n:-"But....It's Shree's birthday. we have reservations for two people-"

Ara:-"No way, it's her birthday?! then this is the perfect gift. Isn't Shree Tae's biggest fan?"

Y/n:-"Well sort of. But-"   Ara:-"Then its settled"    Before you can refuse, Ara gestures to Tae, who's lingering a few feet away, to come closer. As Ara explains the new situation to him. As soon as she's out of earshot, you turn to Tae.

Y/n:-"Let's just get this over with"    Tae:-"Yeah of course"  Tae hurries off down the road, not bothering to spare a glance in you direction.

After an immensely awkward silent walk over, you and Tae arrive at the bakery.

Y/n:-"This place has the best cakes in town. It's Shree's favorite."  Tae grunt in response, the image of pure annoyance as he leans against the brick wall, hands shoved into the pockets of his jeans.  You leave Tae and his foul mood behind, disappearing into the bakery to pick up the cake.

With the cake balanced in one hand and Shree's present in the other, you continue through the town towards the cafe. Then a group of teenage girls nearby spot Tae and run towards him. You watch,seething ,as Tae takes his time snapping a photo will all of them.

Once the fans are gone, you can't contain your anger anymore.

Y/n:-"What's going on?"  Tae:-"Huh?"   Y/n:-"You've been a complete asshole all day, Tae. It's Shree's birthday and i'm not letting you ruin this day for us. If you're going to sulk around, then leave"

Tae:-"You'd like that,huh? After practically begging Ara to leave me behind."   Y/n:-"I didn't beg her.."

Tae:-"You did, Y/n. God i've never met someone so intent on hating me. And last night, what the hell was that? You stormed off like i'd just broke your heart."

Y/n:-" Can we just leave?" I'm already late meeting Shree."    Tae:-" I think you're special"

Y/n:-"So. Are we.. okay? You're not going to ignore me for the rest of the day?"

Tae:-" Never again, Y/n. Ignoring you was pure torture"    Grinning, you and Tae head back to the cafe. 

With the tension between yourself and Tae now squashed, you finally feel content about meeting Shree.

Y/n:-" You can wait and come with us later."   Tae:-" Or i could just come inside with you now."

Y/n:-"What? No"    Tae:-"You're gonna leave me out here alone? Like a stray dog?"

Y/n:-"This is Shree's birthday lunch. Reservation for two. Sorry, bud. You're on your own now"   You walk into the cafe and leave Tae behind.

Shree:-"Y/n, over here"   Shree sits at a corner table , paster pink balloons tied to the back of her chair.

Y/n:-"Happy birthday, Shree!!"   Shree:-" Thanks, undefined i'm so glad you're here."   You spend a couple of hours with Shree celebrating her birthday with enjoyment.

The sun has set by the time you, Tae and Shree make it back home.

Shree:-" I'm exhausted. See you guys tomorrow"   Shree heads inside, leacing you with Tae.

Tae:-" Yeah, there's something i want to do too. Catch you later?"   Tae throws you a final smile before disappearing behind, presumably heading to his trailer.

You sink into the soft grass beneath your feet, laying down underneath the night sky.  The familiar wave of exhaustion creeps over. You feel your eyes slowly begin to close. This wouldn't be the first time you've fallen asleep under the stars.

You hear footsteps approaching and sit up, searching for whoever is breaking the silence. You spot Tae walking towards you.

Y/n:-" And he's carrying a bouquet of rose! Are those...for me?"