Rose | Taennie

17.

"Here we are. I'll be at the hotel nearby, just give me a call in case something goes wrong or if you need me." Yeonjun muttered taking out Taehyung suitcase from the trunk as the latter got out of the car checking his own bag.

"Got it. Thanks for the last minute trip Yeonjun." Taehyung thanked as they parted ways, while he stalked up the driveway, seeing a Porsche parked in the driveway.

At the mere sight of the car Taehyung was tempted to chuckle, as Jennie's signature car brand wasn't aiding her in hiding her whereabouts, but looking around the other driveways it could've helped blend in slightly.

He rang the door bell as he tapped his foot waiting on the door.

This was the first time they were having a planned meeting overseas, staying in the same home too at that. It was a given that he was slightly nervous.

Within a few seconds the door opened as he was greeted with a surprising sight of Jennie, who herself was a little confused to see him.

"Huh? Weren't you supposed to be here at 2?" She looked at him with a questioning look as she moved aside to let him in.

Taehyung only chuckled as he tapped her head before walking in.

"It's 2:15 already. It seems Greece has made you messier in your brain as well." He commented, referencing her current outfit.

Jennie was dressed in wide leg jeans with a blue blouse, however the surprising part was that she was covered in paint and her hair was falling out of the already messy bun.

"You know the saying, when in Greece..." she prompted closing the door behind her as he took off his mask.

"Actually, it's when in Rome. And I haven't seen a single person outside looking a mess like yo-" he started before he felt Jennie's lips connecting with his, as he froze for a moment before gripping her waist as her arms went around his neck to deepen their kiss.

"You should really know when to shut up." She muttered as they pulled apart and walked ahead, dragging him by the arm as he only followed, unable to take his coat off first.

"I've decided to let loose for a while, and that includes painting." She muttered as she showed him the large canvas atop numerous plastic sheets in order to avoid a mess.

"How long have you been at this?" He asked as he stared between her and the massive painting of... a panda?

"Well not too long. Just when I found a picture of me at the zoo, and decided it was time to start painting again." She answered cracking her knuckles as he only sighed.

"And I never knew you painted..." he laughed as she shrugged.

"Well, we can get to know each other now, along with investigate of course. You didn't eat lunch yet right? I had someone prepare a few things to eat, it's in the kitchen." She added as she took her hair out of the disaster it was in.

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"So? What have you found?" he asked as he looked down, seeing Jennie in her chair as he was leaning against the desk in front of her, casually grazing his fingers through her hair.

Sure, business was an excuse to see each other, but in reality, both of them knew there was no reason they couldn't have discussed these over video call.

In Reality, the main reason for them both to be in Greece was to have a moment together, away from the press and family drama, just a minute between them.

"Well, for one, call records. And a half written report against my father that was written by my grandfather about alleged hands in human trafficking, yeah I know it's sickening. But we also have evidence of that, so all we need is evidence of your dad now." She muttered as he sighed nodding.

"Well for one, I've gotten substantial evidence on every single board member in the company. My dad... well we've contacted the hitman. Only to find him dead, so we can't get a live testimony. But there are cell records that can be authenticated." He answered as the pair sighed, not realising how quickly the ordeal was going by.

"Uh, what about Minhyun and Jimin's cousin I think?" Taehyung asked as he recalled, while Jennie pulled up a file in her phone.

"Minhyun won't be progressing with that, don't worry. This is their company, Ito Pharma, hence the name Kira Ito. Either way, I've done some digging through the Japanese branch and have gotten enough to ensure it won't escalate any further once we start the take over." She assured as he nodded, still twirling her hair around.

"You know, I'll make dinner tonight." He muttered out of the blue as she laughed, standing up, meeting him a lot shorter either way.

"Don't joke around Tae, I can't burn this place down." She murmured giving him a peck as he laughed as well.

"Didn't need to trash my idea so quickly." He muttered as he pulled her in to kiss her again, his hand travelling around her waist as his stepped down and turned them around to place her on the desk.

"This way my neck won't hurt." He teased as she rolled her eyes and slapped his chest.

"Hey now, don't get too brave." Jennie warned as he smiled in response and leant in once again, her legs going on either side of him as their lips connected once again.

"Now this is much better than talking about criminals."

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"So, you're going to Italy and then heading back right?" She asked as he nodded, his eyes still trained on the tv.

"You seem excited about me laughing." Taehyung teased once again as she only sighed.

"You know I'm just being careful. Besides, I'm going straight to the Forbes power party or whatever it's called on the day I land, so we won't see each other till then." She pointed out as he switched the monitor off.

"I have a very intriguing idea." He spoiled as she piqued an eyebrow, turning to face him completely as she indicated for him to continue.

"Wanna drive the paparazzi crazy?"