Crystal Snow | Taejin ✓

34. How Do We Do?

Taehyung's P.O.V.

It took a while before Jungkook opened the door for me. I wonder if they already started eating.

When I stepped inside, all three of them are staring at me weirdly. I have no idea what they might've been talking about before I arrived, but I'm pretty sure it's about me based on how they look right now.

"Hey guys! I- am I late? I'm so sorry, traffic was bad." I cleared my throat. It's not even a minute long that I'm here, but I already made everything awkward.

"Hi Tae, nope. You're just in time. I will check on the food, so we can start dinner." Jimin said and walked into the kitchen.

I saw Jin was about to follow but Jungkook was quick to say, "I'll help you set-up the table, babe!" Then he looked at me and pointed to Jin, giving me a signal to talk to him.

Seriously, do these guys expect me to start confessing the truth to Jin already, when they haven't even offered me a seat?!

"Oh! Well, I guess we'll just wait then." Jin sighed and sat on the sofa. I walked to the living room and sat across him. He gave me a small smile.

I cleared my throat again, "Hello Dr. Min! How have you been?" I tried to clear the awkwardness in the room, but I know I can never get rid of his uneasiness towards me. I can't blame him though - the last time I talked to him, I humiliated him because of his pregnancy and told him I only date single men.

"I'm good, thanks. How about you?" He said softly.

"Yeah good. Uhm- I know this won't mean much anymore right now, but I would still like to apologize for how I treated you back then. I've been an asshole to you when you were pregnant. I didn't even listen to Jungkook that you had something to say."

Jin was just staring at me as I spoke, I cannot read his emotions right now. Then he nodded slightly.

"It's fine. Let's leave it in the past. As you've said it's not important anymore." He said plainly.

So I just sighed. I think I'm gonna have a hard time tonight getting him warmed up in talking to me. "So, how was your baby? Is he what, one now, right?"

"Yes, he just turned one. How did you know he's a boy, by the way?"

"Uhm, I think I heard it from Kook one time, I guess. Uhm-"

"Guys! Come on, dinner's ready!" Oh God thanks for Jungkook! Can't believe I am thanking God for Jungkook's presence!! I am literally having cold sweats right now!

Jin stood up right away and went to the dining room. Jungkook looked at me but I just shook my head.

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Author-nim's P.O.V.

"Wow! Jungkook sure can cook! This is really good. Thank you guys." Jin said as he took a bite of the ribs.

Taehyung is sitting next to him, while across them are the couple sitting next to each other too.

Jin reached for the bottle of the barbecue sauce. As he grabbed a hold of it, he felt a hand on his, but it quickly pulled away.

"Oh sorry! Go ahead." Taehyung nervously said.

Jin just nodded and took the bottle. He gave it to Taehyung after he took some.

Jimin and Jungkook just carefully watch the interaction between their two best friends.

After a while, Taehyung reached for the pitcher of juice but felt a hand on his. It quickly pulled back too, so he glanced at Jin.