When the elevator doors finally opened, they stepped into the penthouse. There were at least a hundred people crammed into this vast room, but Taehyung's gaze zeroed in immediately on the familiar face.
Jungkook.
He was faintly aware of Yoongi's hand on his lower back, guiding him into the room.
Jungkook's head turned, his gaze locking with Taehyung's.
Time seemed to slow as they strode forward.
The thumping music in the background faded to a dull thud, thud, thud.
Hoseok came forward first, giving Jungkook a one-armed hug. Even over Hoseok's shoulder, Jungkook held Taehyung's gaze.
Next was Jimin, who threw his arms around Jungkook. Still... Still, Jungkook's eyes never left him.
Jin and Yoongi shook his hand.
And then they were all staring at Taehyung.
Finally, something snapped in Taehyung. He shook his head and the world resumed.
"Hey, Tae." Jungkook stepped forward, his arms stretched out.
Oh, absolutely not.
Taehyung shoved his hand forward. "Hello, Jungkook."
Jungkook stopped short and looked down at Taehyung's outstretched hand. His brows furrowed and something flashed behind his eyes - hurt, maybe? - before Jungkook gathered himself and slid his hand into Taehyung's.
Almost as soon as Jungkook's skin touched his, Taehyung yanked his hand back and shoved it into the pocket of his suit pants. His palm burned.
Jungkook cleared his throat. "Well, there's food and a full bar. Please, have fun."
Taehyung nodded once before he turned on his heel and headed straight for the bar.
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hidden hearts » vkook (book 2)
FanfictionTaehyung used to like listening to Jungkook sing through the walls of their apartment complex, but he was too shy to talk to him, so he left song requests on Jungkook's door. Until Jungkook moved away (Book 2 of the hidden series)
