I was finishing the last touch ups and waiting for Bogum to get off the phone so we could leave. Tonight we would eat at Eunwoo's house and I could feel myself even more nervous than when I acted for the first time in front of an actual camera with real people around me. Why was I so nervous? Even if things did get awkward because of Jungkook, Sejeong was going to be there acting as a buffer, that was enough, right?
Oh, god. I need this evening to go well.
"I'm ready, let's go!"
With his brown locks brushed and recently washed, Bogum looked absolutely stunning in his suit.
"You look nice, you should take me out more often" I say and snake my arms around his waist, aiming for a kiss.
"If we both didn't have such demanding jobs, we could but we don't, so let's not dwell on it"
I felt him remove himself and go get his keys and coat.
"Why are you bringing up work?"
"Why did you have to make that comment about how I don't have time for you?" He shot back.
"That's not what I said-"
"Yes, it is"
"All I wanted to say was you look nice" I sigh and go take my coat.
"And the only way to do that was by implying I never take you out?"
"Let's just drop it, I don't want to fight before we get there"
"So, typical" I hear him say just as I opened the door to leave the apartment.
"What's so typical?"
"You, Tae. You say something that you know will get me mad and then blame me for starting a fight"
"When have I ever????" I gasp, this was outraging.
"Let's just go, we're going to be late"
After a silent ride, we were knocking on Eunwoo's door. The brunette greeted us with a big smile and showed us to the coat closet. Inside, Jungkook was sitting on the couch, a glass of wine in his hand. His hair wasn't done this time, black strands of hair were falling on his eyes slighting moving whenever he'd blink. He had traded his bodyguard suit for a tight pair of black pants and a black shirt with shiny details in it, he looked beautiful.
"Bogum, nice to see you again!"
The two shook hands and talked for a bit, I on the other hand greeted Jungkook with a simple nod before going to hide in the kitchen where I poured myself a glass of wine, just looking at the two talking was enough to make my stomach turn.
"Do you think we can't see you from here?' Eunwoo joked because his kitchen had a distinct design, with an open bar/window that showed the living room area. "Do you know where your guest is?"
"She said she'd be here by eight, so any minute now"
"So, who is she? Do I know her?"
"She's my co-star on my new series. Name's Kim Sejeong-"
"Kim Sejeong?! Of course I know her, we did a game show together once. She's very funny and quite talented"
Judging by the smile my friend had on his face, Sejeong might not have been the only one with a crush.
Ten minutes later the bell rang and Sejeong came in, offering a bottle of very expensive wine. I hadn't told her it was in fact Eunwoo's apartment so her face when she saw who was standing in front of her was gold, but I had to hand it to her, she was very good at keeping her composure.
Everyone sat down after her arrival as we started talking in the living room. I kept my eye on Jungkook, but the boy seemed to be behaving, I was afraid that after our encounter the other day he may have been mad at me, but for the first time, he didn't seem to be anything towards me.
Once the glasses were empty and the appetizers were eaten, we proceeded to the dining room table. The food smelled incredible and looked quite professional as well. I asked Eunwoo if he had cooked it himself and of course, it was him because there was nothing Cha Eunwoo couldn't do.
I was talking with Bogum, just about to take my first bite when I heard Jungkook shout.
"Tae, don't!"
Everyone stopped to look at him with big eyes.
"What happened, Kook??" I dropped everything and looked at him, he seemed panicked.
"The sauce base is peanuts!"
"What's the problem?" Sejeong and Eunwoo both looked confused.
"Oh God" Bogum whispered and opened his eyes wide as well.
"Taehyung's deathly allergic to peanuts" Jungkook answered.
Everyone turned to look at me but I froze, the words wouldn't come out.
"B-but I asked Bogum and he said Tae was only allergic to shellfish and mango" Eunwoo looked panicked.
Everyone then turned to look at my boyfriend.
"I forgot..." Bogum looked at me and then at Jungkook, I could feel he was embarrassed so I tried to think of something to say.
"It's fine, everyone can forget things" I put down my plate and explained I could very well eat the chicken without the sauce and that everything else looked delicious.
Dinner went on, Sejeong and Eunwoo were hitting things off, they talked about their time on the show and made everyone laugh. On the side I could feel Bogum was still feeling a bit uneasy, I think he truly felt humiliated because of what happened earlier. I placed my hand on his thigh under the table, he immediately turned to look at me and smiled. When my head turned to look back at Eunwoo, my eyes met Jungkook's, I couldn't quite pinpoint it but something felt weird between us now, I couldn't get over how he had remembered about my allergy and how worried he looked. It was also our first time calling each other by nicknames, Tae and Kook. It all felt so persona, as if we were still dating but the thought only made me shiver, this felt wrong.
The dinner eventually ended as we all said goodbye. I went to shake Jungkook's hand and saw him open his mouth as if he wanted to say something to me but Sejeong appeared before he could say anything. Just like on the way there, the drive was silent, it wasn't until we were home that Bogum finally spoke to me.
"I forgot" Was all he said.
"You have no reason to feel bad, no one cares that you forgot" I tried to rub a comforting hand on his forearm, but he removed it as soon as I touched him. "Are you reacting that way because Jungkook remembered and you forgot?"
"You two dated for a few months, four years ago whereas you and I have been together for a two years and I forgot. In front of our friends" He added.
"So what if he remembers and you don't? It means nothing" I heard him scoff before walking up the stairs and locking himself in the bathroom.
I understood why he felt that way but I didn't know how to make him feel better, not when I was still in shock myself. Right until I fell asleep, all I could think about was Jungkook and I hated it. I hated that Jungkook was a part of my life and was now creeping inside my relationship, I hated him.
Only you don't, Tae
