Stargazer

Averted Vision.

Averted Vision: viewing an object by looking slightly to its side. This technique can help you detect faint objects that are invisible when you stare at them directly.

"So... I have a proposition for you," Taehyung stated with a nervous smile.

I quirked up an eyebrow, my eyes looking away from the camera in my hands to meet his hazel eyes. "Shoot."

The male next to me shifted in his seat, his eyes traveling away from mine. "I wrote a book."

"Wow! That's pretty cool actually," I interrupted, unable to help myself.

I saw Taehyung's shoulders relax slightly. "My boss read the manuscript and thought it could be a hit." He took a breath. "He suggested I hire a photographer to help make the book cover."

"Ahh! I know some people I can recommend to you. If you let me know what you're looking for I can find someon-"

"No, listen," Taehyung spoke, once again looking at me. This time, he seemed determined. "I want you to be the photographer."

My mouth froze mid-breath as I processed his words. "What? Me?"

Taehyung nodded.

"I... Why me?"

The older gave me a gentle smile. "Because you're the best photographer I know. That's... That's how I was able to get you the camera. My boss gave me a loan to cover the cost of the book cover production and I put it towards the camera, plus part of my last paycheck."

"Tae, I-"

"Please don't be mad and think I didn't buy the camera solely as an apology. I did! I just couldn't afford it without some help. I'm barely making ends meet as is."

I was still left speechless, my brain trying to process the offer the other had made me.

Taehyung's fingers started fidgeting on his knees, which soon began to bounce up and down as well.

"I, um," I took a deep breath to calm my nerves. "I'm sorry, I am just speechless. I would absolutely love to help you. I'm just scared I won't meet your expectations."

"You won't meet my expectations," Taehyung started, making my face immediately fall flat. "You'll exceed them, because you're Jeon Fucking Jungkook. You have a bomb ass camera and a fantastic eye for detail. Plus you have a rather attractive male who has been increasing your Instagram fame asking for a favor."

"Are you guilt-tripping me?" I snickered, watching Taehyung flip a strand of his long hair behind his ear.

"Maybe. Is it working?"

I nodded, picking up my camera and snapping a photo of him.

"What was that for?" He questioned with eyebrows raised.

"You looked good and the sun was framing your head nicely and I couldn't pass up the shot. Now, I will accept your offer, courtesy of your damn guilt-tripping."

He clapped his hands together and cheered. "Hell yeah!"

The box-shaped smile on his lips made it worth it.

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