Things can only get better: Taekook short story

Part 13

To say the next month was chaos is an understatement, Jungkook went from one meeting to the next, his managers standing in when he needed a break, and the workload increased like crazy with all the new contracts they got. He told Jin to put out ads for graphic designers, marketing personnel, project managers, all on contract basis as per the projects. There were many freelance people out there who will love contract work as it will not bind them indefinitely. Taehyung and Jimin each got their own teams for the next projects, Bogum being promoted to assist Yoongi as planning all these projects were a logistical nightmare. Lisa and Jisoo moved to Hobi's office to help him with screening of applicants, as there were thousands. They picked the best ones for the interviews which Yoongi, Bogum, Tae and Jimin will do, together with Hobi, for the design teams, while Jin and Namjoon did theirs for their own departments. It was absolutely crazy.

After 4 hours of seeing the short-listed applicants, Tae and Jimin was so done with this, only two left. The door opened and a young man entered, freezing at the door when he saw Taehyung. "Holy shit, Taetae?" Taehyung looked up, his eyes going wide. He jumped up and ran to the boy at the door. "Wooshik!!! Oh, my fucking shit" The two hugged and spoke at the same time, making it sound like the tower of Bable. Hobi, coming in, saw and heard the commotion, smiling widely. "Well, hello Choi Wooshik" Wooshik turned around, and hugged the hell out of Hobi as well "Hobi! Oh my goodness! Look at you, all professional and being a grownup!" They all laughed and chatted, leaving poor Jimin, Yoongi and Bogum stunned. "Oh, guys, sorry, this is Choi Wooshik, one of my friends since primary school. We haven't seen each other in a while, because, yeah, well you know...." Tae trailed off, yeah, they knew. Wooshik saw the change in Tae's expression, immediately hugging him "Well, here we are now, and the other 3 will just die to know I have met you. Let's have coffee later, they will just go nuts!" "Ok, after 5 at the coffee shop in the lobby if you can. It is safer for me to not go out without Jungkook or some guards, I will explain later. Now, show me if you learned anything in college" And with that the ice was broken and they had a great interview. Wooshik was very talented, he came third in their year, but wanted to do freelance first as he wanted to travel the globe, him and his friends.

After the last interview a decision was made, of which Tae didn't take part for impartiality. Wooshik, Soobin, Mina and Aream were offered the contract positions.

Tae walked over to Jungkook's office, excited to tell him what happened. He opened the door, seeing Jungkook standing in front of the window in very deep thought. Tae walked over, wrapping his arms around his man's hard chest. "Hey Koo, you were very far away, are you ok?" Jungkook turned in his baby's arms, wrapping his arms around the slim waist, still too skinny, but getting better. "Yes love, I am just thinking how perfect my life is and how thankful I am for you, my friends and this company, that seems to be bursting out of its seams." He bent down, kissing those soft petal lips softly, putting everything he feels in the kiss. Tae sighed softly as he wrapped his arms around his man's neck, hands fisting in the black hair. They finally broke apart, foreheads still touching. "I love you Kim Taehyung" "I love you Jeon Jungkook" They stood like that for a while, then Tae told him about meeting Wooshik and having coffee with them at 5. Jungkook was so happy for the boy, he knows how guilty he felt over the lost friendships.

He walked with a babbling Tae to the coffee shop, holding his hand tightly, looking at the shining blue eyes as excitement and happiness shined out of them.

The reunion of the 5 friends was an absolute chaotic explosion of screams, hugs, everybody speaking at once, jumping up and down and just craziness. Jungkook stood a bit to one side, his arms folded over his chest, an adoring smile on his face, as he watched his love reunite with his friends. After they calmed down a bit, Tae immediately grabbed Jungkook's hand, pulling him closer. "Koo, this the Wooga squad, this is Wooshik, Hung shik, Seojoon and Peak boy, my bestest friends in school. Guys, this is my Koo, Jeon Jungkook, CEO of Jeon Corp" They all greeted each other, immediately liking the other. "Baby, I am going back to my office now, I have a short video meeting, then we can leave. Please, do not leave the building, ok? When you are done with your friends, please come to my office." Tae nodded, leaning into the kiss Jungkook placed on his forehead, closing his eyes. "I love you Koo" "Love you angel".

Tae sat down with his friends, blushing at the oohhss and aaahhs of his friends after witnessing the cute scene. Tae told them all about Minho, what happened, what went wrong, he did not give too much specific details on the abuse and rape, just mentioning that it happened. They 4 boys were shocked, they never knew. They of course forgave their Taetae for everything, seeing how happy he is now. They all exchanged numbers again, happy to be back in each other's lives.

They others left at 6, Taehyung walking them to the door only, not going outside. They understood and hoped that soon they will be able to hang out again like they used to. Tae skipped all the way to Jungkook's office, wanting his man's attention again.

Jungkook was just walking out the door, a tired look on his face. "Ready to go my love?" "Mmm, yes Koo, I am ready" The boy wiggled himself almost under the taller's armpit, wanting to be close. Jungkook just smiled at his love. Too cute. The drive home was filled with soft music and chit chat about the day. Mrs Park served them dinner, seeing the two were tired. Fortunately, the next day was Saturday, and they had no plans, just a quiet lazy day. After showering together, they fell in bed, Tae wiggling until he was almost lying on top of Jungkook, then they fell asleep, holding each other tight.