airplane mode; kv ✓

twenty two.

3k words and not proofread 😓 I'm too tired but I don't wanna leave u guys without an update

"Have you fired them yet?" Taehyung eagerly asked the boy, an evil glint in his eyes which raised concern in Jeongguk's eyes.

"No not yet, I will in an hour in a meeting," Jeongguk checked his watch and tried his best to ignore how Taehyung was resting his head against his bicep and humming a song. Stop being cute.

"Do you work out?" Taehyung asked when they stepped out of the elevator which is when he let go of Jeongguk's arm. He continued humming to himself, completely oblivious to how Jeongguk felt empty without him attached to his side.

"Yes," Jeongguk cleared his throat and adjusted his collar. His ears were burning once again which he also recognised as something Taehyung often did, "Do you always act so clingy with your friends?"

"No actually, only you because I like how you react," Taehyung smirked and opened the office door for the man.

Jeongguk said nothing and hurriedly stepped inside. He didn't want his employees to see how flustered he was so he quickly closed the office blinds and shut the door behind him.

"You're not allowed to do any work today until you've fully recovered," Jeongguk spoke with a low voice to show he wasn't messy around, however Taehyung had no intention of listening to him.

"I didn't come all the way here to do nothing, I need to handle that case," Taehyung began to take out his laptop with his back turned to Jeongguk who stared at him with sad eyes.

I'm overworking him. Jeongguk chewed on his bottom lip watching the boy take a seat and begin to type.

"Jimin said that they've fired the manager by the way, he's emailed me an apology like four times now," Taehyung scoffed, sipping on his mango bubble tea whilst Jeongguk stood ahead of him in deep thought.

"Drop the case," Jeongguk suddenly spoke making Taehyung look up at him confused, "It's too much of a hassle. The video has already spread so let's focus on bigger things,"

"Alright, if you say so," Taehyung mumbled and began to type again.

He thinks you can't do it. You should've just quit your job.

Jeongguk raised his eyebrows when Taehyung suddenly jumped. What hell goes on in his head?

He's watched you do your work at home, he knows you can't do it.

"Mr. Kim, is everything okay? You look upset," Jeongguk commented and stepped closer to the boy who just smiled and nodded.

"I'm just so shocked that you're dropping the case just like that? Personally I would've sued him and then asked for a public apology," Taehyung scoffed. Then, he suddenly paused and gasped. He switched to a new tab and typed in Jeongguk's name. As expected new articles popped up about the current issue which was blowing up rapidly. "Shit!"

"What?" Jeongguk rushed over to him and peered over his shoulder. There were countless articles about him with malicious titles painting him as the bad guy.

There were many mixed articles ranging from either 'CEO Jeongguk ruins mans career over leaked video' or 'Jeon Jeongguk orphan: confirmed by deleted video.'

"It's not that bad, some of them are saying how you opening an orphanage is a good thing," Taehyung reassured Jeongguk who hadn't uttered a word about the issue, "I did see paparazzi at the entrance but I thought you had it under control, I'm sorry,"

"It's not your fault," Jeongguk sighed and stood up, "The meetings starting in 20 minutes, let's go,"

"Wait, finish the bubble tea first," Taehyung picked up his and quickly began to down his, choking on it slightly.