Abscond || Taegyu

I'm such a puppy when you hold me

"Taehyun-ah! Hurry, hurry!"

"I'm coming, hyung. Let me just..."

"Taehyun, the instruments are fine! Let's go!"

Taehyun rolled his eyes yet a smile couldn't help but slip from his lips. He double checked the instruments at the van, trying to make sure that the instruments won't bump on each other which may cause a ruckus and panic backstage later on.

He moved the bass a little on the left to avoid it from falling and rolling off the car floor once the engine started, and after he felt satisfied with his placement, he nodded at himself once, shut the door, and made an 'okay' sign for the school driver to start the car.

"Taehyun-aahhh!"

"Alright, alright!"

The van finally left the school grounds as Taehyun turned his heels to accommodate the annoyingly loud, whiny Beomgyu.

"Don't get mad at us if the guitar you're going to use later will end up being shattered."

"It won't. I saw you checking it 5 times and making sure it was secured. Now let's go."

"You're so impatient."

Today is the day where the yearly battle of bands– well, it is actually a talent show but there is a separate competition for bands– will be held at the neighboring school. Taehyun and Yeonjun volunteered to help organize the things they needed to bring like props and instruments, and keep their students at the same place to avoid getting lost or being separated at the venue. Soobin and Kai are already a part of the student body, making their presence a requirement.

And this little planned gathering they're having will also be the day where they can finally roam around and play outside of the school grounds. Beomgyu finally succeeded in Taehyun's condition last semester hence the opportunity and used the volunteering as an excuse to hang out with the other four, and they have a few hours to play outside before they fulfill their individual duties as part of the student body, volunteers, and a competition participant.

"So, what now? Do any of you at least planned something?" He asked immediately after stepping out of the school gates, the hyungs and Kai waiting for them in front of it. Taehyun is starting to think he gets braver each day as his knees don't feel like shaking from fear and anxiety by being out of the school grounds with his friends.

"Planning is boring, Taehyun. I say, just go with the guts." Beomgyu visibly bounces in tiny, obviously way too cheery and hyper for an afternoon walk with their long coats on.

A gurgling sound was heard right after Beomgyu's response. Soobin's cheeks flushed pink and glared at the boys. A harsh question of 'what?' he spouts like he's trying to threaten them.

"And the guts is hungry. Lunch it is." Beomgyu added.

And so, the first stop was finally decided.

"A seafood diner?"

Currently standing in front of the local seafood diner, Soobin and Yeonjun went on a few dates here and if the food has been approved by the hyungs' taste buds, surely it really is that good. Taehyun peeks at the glass window as he tries to read the menu at the very far wall of the establishment.

"You like seafood, right?" Yeonjun peers.

Taehyun squinted, unable to read what was written, "Yeah but Beomgyu-hyung doesn't eat seafood."

"Let him starve." Deadpanned by Soobin.

"Hey!"

"Ouch!" A loud slap was heard, Soobin caressed his shoulder after being hit while Beomgyu glared at him making Soobin glare back as if they were long time enemies. Taehyun swears if someone sees them, they might think these two are fighting albeit the act being a part of their daily routine.