Sugar Rush

26

"Aren't we dressed too casually?"

Jungkook looked up from his phone and smiled, "But hyung told me to dress casually."

Taehyung looked into the mirror again. He did agree to go on a date, but he didn't know Hoseok would arrange a date as soon as he said yes. Was he too lenient? Was he too predictable? He wasn't getting the bad vibes particularly, but something didn't settle right about it. He looked over to Jungkook who was giggling about something on the phone. He was scared, honestly. What if Hoseok took better care of Jungkook? What if Jungkook started loving Hoseok more than him? What if he was left al-

"Hyung. Look at this. This tiger cub looks like you." Jungkook came to him and shoved his phone in Taehyung's face.

Taehyung watched the reel and then rolled his eyes, "How on earth do we resemble?"

Jungkook giggled, "He is just as cute as you when you pout." He locked the phone and circled his arms around Taehyung, "Hyungie, It is okay to be scared. I am scared too. I know we have gone on so many dates with other people. But I am sort of anxious when it comes to Hobi hyung."

Taehyung cupped his cheeks, "Why are you scared? He already likes you."

Jungkook nodded, "That's why I am more scared. What if he doesn't like me anymore after spending time with me? What if he backs off after knowing that I am actually a bottom in this relationship? That won't happen for the first time, but it would really break my heart."

Taehyung chuckled. Jungkook's fears were really genuine, just as his were. He squeezed Jungkook's cheeks a little, making him look like an actual bunny, "Tokki-yah... I know you are scared. So am I. But whatever happens today, let's promise that it won't affect our relationship. If he breaks your heart, I will break his teeth and then immediately stand by you. You'll never go through a heartbreak alone."

Jungkook giggled and placed a small kiss on Taehyung's lips. "I promise. Whatever happens today won't affect our relationship. If you don't like him by the end of the day, then I will leave him alone."

Jungkook's phone rang before Taehyung could say anything else. He took the call with a grin on his face, "Hey, hyung!... Yeah, we'll be there."

When they reached the parking lot, Hoseok was standing in front of his car, talking to someone on the phone.

"Yeah. And don't succumb to his pressure. He will try to make his presence huge, but his overconfident ass would make mistakes." He paused a minute and smiled apologetically at the couple. "Yeah. I sent the mail, but they kept insisting on a direct legal meeting... Yes, you can do whatever you want, just don't call me for 24 hours." After a while, he cut the call and turned entirely to the couple, "Sorry, had to take it."

Jungkook shook his head, smiling, "It's okay. I understand you must be busy."

Hoseok smiled brightly, "Thank you for understanding. Shall we?"

Jungkook nodded. Taehyung and Jungkook sat in the back of the car. Though Hoseok wished one of them sat in the front with him, he didn't say anything. As Hoseok started driving through the city, Jungkook held Taehyung's hand and intertwined their fingers. Taehyung smiled a little and looked out of the window. "Where are we going?"

Hoseok looked in the rearview mirror, happy that Taehyung had asked the question. "It is a surprise. I hope you like it."

After about half an hour, they reached their destination. The building was huge. But Taehyung recognised it immediately. As soon as the car approached the entrance, a group of men ran and stood in front of the gate. They opened the door of the car for all three of them. When the trio came out, everyone bowed in sync. It was so satisfying that Taehyung wanted to do it again. The director came forward, "Hoseok-nim, welcome to the gallery." He gave Hoseok something.

Hoseok bowed to him as well, "Thank you so much for making the arrangements on such short notice. We would like to be on our own from here."

The director bowed and signalled everyone to leave before going inside. Hoseok turned to the boys with a smile. He went to Taehyung first and offered his hand. Taehyung looked at him in confusion. "Your hand." When Taehyung gave him his right hand, Hoseok tied a yellow band around his wrist. He did the same for Jungkook, "No will ask you anything for roaming around freely now."

Taehyung was confused, "But don't people usually roam in the gallery freely?"

Hoseok nodded, "But for today, the gallery is closed." Without saying anything, he turned around and entered the gallery, followed by the couple. A few minutes in, Taehyung started to loosen up. He would smile at the art and then turn to the duo to talk about it. Many times Jungkook explained some art that wasn't Taehyung's expertise. Sometimes, Hoseok added to what he had to say and sometimes, he would be awed by how much Taehyung and Jungkook knew about every art that was displayed.

After about half an hour, Taehyung sighed, "Man, I really wanted to come here. But I couldn't because of the busy schedule."

Hoseok smiled, "Then... I am glad I chose this place for our date."

Taehyung's eyes went wide on the mention of the date. Right, he was on a date. He felt a hand slip into his and he looked on his side. Jungkook smiled softly at him, nodding as if he understood Taehyung's emotions. When they reached a huge metal statue, Hoseok turned to Jungkook and gave him his phone, "Click a photo."

He ran in front of the statue and posed just like the statue. This made Taehyung laugh really hard. He wiped his tears and then a thought crossed his mind. Maybe this could work. Maybe Hoseok was interested in them. The way he took care of them the entire time, the way he helped Jungkook in small things. The way he listened to him carefully when he rented about the art or the artist. The way he looked at them with adoration and love in his eyes. He smiled softly at Jungkook and Hoseok.

Hoseok and Jungkook were shocked when he went near Hoseok and turned to Jungkook, "Click mine too!" He posed with Hoseok as Jungkook laughed while clicking the pictures.

Hoseok smiled to himself thanking the heavens that his plan was working. In a while, the sky became a mixture of orange and purple shades. They exited the gallery and Hoseok led them to the car again. He stopped in front of the car and turned back. He licked his lips nervously, "Umm... So, you know... I was going to book a restaurant, but then I thought it might be... a bit awkward and uncomfortable for you guys, so I... prepared dinner at my house."

Taehyung and Jungkook looked at each other and then at Hoseok. Taehyung tilted his head, "So, we are going to your house?"

Hoseok gulped and scratched the back of his head, "...yes."

Taehyung looked at Jungkook. He looked really over-optimistic at the thought of going to Hoseok's house on the first date. But Hoseok's intention wasn't bad. He guessed. Taehyung nodded, "Okay. No problem."

"Yeah!" Jungkook said enthusiastically. "And I think your house would be better."