Twilight of Itaewon | Taekook ✔

61. Our world

The brand new morning was chaotically beautiful. It was calming and making them smile. The sweet sunshine spreading around as Taehyung breathed slowly. He was stealing glances from the one next to him who was wearing a white tee and a denim Jacket over and a bunny smile. The alluring charm making Taehyung only look at the officer as they drive far from 221. Yep, it's their date.

Jeongguk didn't tell him where they're going. He asked Taehyung to join him in the car, as a gentleman he's, the officer opened the passenger door and Taehyung blushed at this small gesture. Placing a small kiss on the silver-haired boy's knuckles, Jeongguk geared towards their destination. From then to now, Taehyung was sitting impatiently. They have the whole day together and no one is gonna disturb them. Taehyung knows Jeongguk will not let him down and the male will take care of his feelings and expectations very well. But he can't do anything about his curious cat head. The fidgeting with his fingers stopped when Jeongguk pulled the car towards an unfamiliar parking lot. With his puppy eyes, Taehyung glanced at the officer for which he got only a hum from the other, passing the enchanting smile. Jeongguk walked out to open the car door for Taehyung. The officer leads his way inside; a place where Taehyung would love to spend his life without any regret.

Library.

Jeongguk knows, how much Taehyung loves books and poetry. He- himself a fan of Taehyung's choices of words and beautifully written inner thoughts. The little library in 221 was a hint for Jeongguk that Taehyung loves books. So, why not a perfect library date?

The small confused smile on Taehyung's face breaking into ecstasy as he realized where Jeongguk took him. He gazed at the male next to him who has eyes already on him, searching for a marvelous smile on Taehyung's face. The said boy squealed, grabbing Jeongguk's hands and holding them near to his heart so that Jeongguk wouldn't have to doubt his happiness. The wild beatings can be heard through his fingertips as Jeongguk sighed in relief.

The library was big, vast, and all filled with books. The hanging lights and the glass rooftop making the place well lit up and creating a retro yet modern vibe. Books are arranged in decks, small tables, and chairs in the corners as a reading section, meaningful quotes stick on the walls. The upstairs is spacious with shelves, leaving space between them to walk, full of books of various genres, welcoming every soul to the mysterious tales in every deck. The ambiance was enveloped with the scent of old pages and the ink of typewriters that makes them weak on their knees, insisting to grab a book and find their peace.

Jeongguk was confident about his plan. But still, he wanted to ensure himself and the overwhelming feeling inside him doesn't help him to settle down. He gathered up some courage and asked.

"Do you like it, Tae?"

Even though the question was irrelevant at that moment since Taehyung doesn't know how to explain the happiness he was feeling just by taking a whiff of the library, the elder wanted to reply. He felt alive. As Jeongguk assumed, Taehyung was content while running his fingers through each book and smelling them. He stood on a corner upstairs, the shelves covering them both from people around who were actually too dipped in books. Jeongguk trapped Taehyung between his hands, smirking he booped his nose with Taehyung's. The said boy forgot that he owes an answer to Jeongguk. Clearing his throat, Taehyung replied.

"Not that bad choice. I love it, Ggukkie... "

A sweet hum was the only answer he got which made Taehyung confuse. He stared at the smirk on Jeongguk's lips.

"You, my sweetheart is like a poem. Do you know that? This whole library will not be enough to explain your heart and beauty."

Jeongguk spoke. For a moment, Taehyung looked at the officer liks he's seeing some dream. The fantasizing of Jeongguk was making him soft by his heart and nerves. He's happy and that much of sad too.  Happy to have Jeongguk, sad that he didn't meet the male before. Taehyung and poems are Jeongguk's favorite genre to read, explore and memorize. He will never get tired of tracing every line of Taehyung.