Secret | TAEKOOK

5

The staffs continued to scurry around, preparing for the photoshoot, Taehyung sat in front of the mirror, patiently getting his makeup done. Jungkook, on the other hand, was standing behind him, giving a mini interview to the camera.

"So, Jungkook, what do you think about Saipan so far?" the interviewer asked, pointing the microphone towards him.

Jungkook smiled. "It's amazing. The scenery is beautiful, and the weather is perfect. We're really enjoying our time here."

As Jungkook spoke, Taehyung couldn't help but stare at him through the mirror. The makeup noona noticed Taehyung's distraction and teased him, "Hey, Taehyung, focus on your makeup. You don't want to look like a mess in the photos, do you?"

Taehyung blushed at her comment, embarrassed that he had been caught staring. "S-sorry, noona," he stammered, turning his attention back to the mirror.

Jungkook, who had been oblivious to Taehyung's gaze, turned towards him and noticed the blush on his cheeks.

"Hey, hyung, are you okay?" he asked, concerned.

Taehyung quickly looked away, hoping that Jungkook hadn't caught him staring. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little hot in here," he lied.

The makeup noona, who knew the truth, couldn't help but smile at their interaction. She had noticed the way Taehyung looked at Jungkook, and she knew that there was more to their relationship than just friendship.

***

Everyone arrived at the location for their photoshoot, Taehyung couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that he would once again be paired with one of the other members, while Jungkook would undoubtedly be paired with Jimin. It was something that had been happening more and more frequently, and it was starting to bother him.

Taehyung knew that the fans loved to see Jungkook and Jimin together. They were always shipped by fans, and it seemed like everyone wanted to see them as a couple. But for Taehyung, it was hard to watch. He couldn't help but feel like he wasn't enough for Jungkook, like he wasn't the one that Jungkook really wanted.

As they started to get ready for the shoot, Taehyung tried to push those feelings aside. He knew that he had to focus on the task at hand, and that he couldn't let his insecurities get the best of him. But as he watched Jungkook laughing and joking with Jimin, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.

Eventually, it was Taehyung's turn to take some solo shots, and he tried his best to pose and smile for the camera. But he couldn't shake the feeling that he was somehow inferior to Jimin. After all, Jimin was one of the most popular members of BTS, with millions of fans all over the world. Taehyung couldn't help but feel like he would never measure up.

(A/n: keep in mind that Taehyung is not jealous of Jimin he just feels he's not enough.)

As the shoot continued, Taehyung found himself becoming more and more distant. He didn't feel like he belonged, like he was just an afterthought compared to the other members. It wasn't until Jungkook came up to him and put a hand on his shoulder that he realized he wasn't alone.

"Hey, Tae, are you okay?" Jungkook asked, concern etched on his face.

Taehyung forced a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little tired, I guess," he lied.
But Jungkook wasn't fooled. He could see that something was bothering Taehyung, and he knew what it could be.