Neighborhood (Gguktaekook)

B

TP POV:

Taehyung peeked through the glass door before he slowly walked in. He was nervous because he was at Jeongguk's workplace about to get a new tattoo.

He had looked up the parlour before coming and it was apparently one of the bests in the business. It was surprising yet not so surprising to the blond.

The parlour looked clean and very well taken care of. The reception and waiting room was huge and very chique when it came to interior tastes.

You could definitely see Jeongguk's fashion eye after glancing at the entrance. It looked high-class to say the least.

The blond was greeted by a kind receptionist before he went over to look at the tattoo designs that hung in the wall.

He was amazed by the amazing work. The wall had a glass panel shielding all the artwork. The name of the artist was written at the top of the column before their designs were lined up after it.

And when Taehyung's eyes landed on Jeongguk's designs he was awestruck. They were absolutely stunning. Some had a bit of femininity in them whilst some had a dash of masculinity, others had a bit of both. He couldn't believe that Jeongguk could draw such intricate pictures.

It was almost like each drawing had a story. Like it was left for the beholder to gauge it's true meaning with their own eyes. Taehyung felt like he was in an art exhibit. Jeongguk truly valued the art form that left a permanent mark of artistry on one's body.

How truly fascinating.

"I see you made it Taehyung. Glad to have you here" the sudden familiar yet tingly voice spoke up from behind him. Taehyung instantly recognizing whom that raspy voice belonged to.

He turned around to greet the other, his smile ready to dazzle the whole world. However his brain short-circuited the minute his eyes landed on Jeongguk.

The raven had a pair of black loose sweats on and a tank top. Let me emphasize that.

A tank top.

His arms were on full display. The muscular biceps looked intimidating for a brief second but Taehyung's breath hitched once he saw the black art that stained all of his left arm.

His wrist to his shoulder was covered in black ink. Taehyung could decipher  the design being that of a chinese dragon. The dragon's head rested on his shoulder whilst its tail wrapped itself around his arm.

The design was intricate and very well thought out. The drawing made Taehyung want to look closer, analyze every curve of the ink pen's markings.

The blond wondered who drew this piece on Jeongguk and why did the latter want this specific tattoo. Did it have any meaning behind it? Or was it simply because it looked cool? When did he get it? Taehyung wanted to know so much. It surprised him as to why he did. He wasn't usually a nosy person.

Why was he intrigued by his handsome neighbor so much?

But the answer to those questions could be thought out later. Step by step. For now, Taehyung mustered up the smile he had momentarily forgotten to flash at the other.

His cheeks rising like sweetbread as his teeth made their appearance. "hi Jeongguk. I searched up the place before coming here. You've really made a name for yourself" Taehyung said as he glanced around again.

Jeongguk gave him a lazy smile. "Thank you petal. Did you decide to get a tattoo today or are you just visiting?" He asked and guided the blond to the seating area.

Taehyung blushed lightly when he felt Jeongguk's warm palm in his lower back. He wasn't intruding his space in any way, just gently guiding him forward. A gentlemanly gesture.