Fading Away | Taekook

26 - Movement

Bogum is a relatively calm man, but Jackson exists to challenge the poor man's peace of mind. A few days ago, he walked into Bogum's office with a file in hand. It was a file about a model with zero experience who had just completed his first professional shoot, and he hadn't even seen the photos yet to assess if the guy was any good.

Jackson wants Bogum to offer a contract to this newbie. Not just any contract, but one with a famous brand – the kind of work that models within the company usually fight tooth and nail for.

Bogum knows Jackson well enough to suspect that it's not just an act of goodwill on Jackson's part. No, Jackson has an agenda, and Bogum needs to find out exactly what it is. He doesn't want to fall for another one of Jackson's elaborate schemes.

"Until you tell me your true intentions, I won't be contacting this Kim Taehyung guy," Bogum asserts. "So start talking."

Jackson dramatically places a hand over his heart. "We've known each other for years; have a little faith in me! Look at Kim's photos, at that face... I've seen him in person, and he's even more handsome. I believe our client will be pleased."

"If you want to date him, just ask him out, Jackson. There's no need for all this."

"What? Actually, I think he fits your profile better. You two would look great together. And you've probably heard the rumors about me and JK – yeah, we're reconnecting slowly."

"Really? Last time I checked, Jungkook wanted you dead. Anyway, I don't need you playing Cupid for me; I'm perfectly fine on my own."

"Fine, now make the call. Tell him you have an offer. If you don't see potential in him, you can toss him to the toy campaigns in Team Jeong. Please?"

Bogum sighs, defeated. As suspicious as Jackson's interest in the new model may be, Jackson never misses with his bets. He can sniff talent and success from miles away, and Kim Taehyung is undeniably handsome. So, Bogum decides to give it a shot.

With Jackson watching him closely, he picks up the phone and dials the contact number from Taehyung's file.

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After spending two days at the farm, Taehyung brings Jungkook back to Seoul. The photographer has a banquet to cover today, and Hoseok threatened to cut off their banana milk supply at the office if he didn't return to do his job. So here they are.

In the hallway, they're stopped by Jimin, who leads them to his own apartment. When they tell the blond that they're officially a couple now, Jimin turns into an excited golden retriever, jumping and hugging them.

After spending an hour sharing details with Jimin about how it all happened, Taehyung decides it's best to head back to Eumseong before rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic. He bids Jimin farewell with a tight hug, and Jungkook accompanies him to the parking lot.

"I wish you could stay longer. You could come to the event with me. I can only imagine you looking all hot and handsome in a tuxedo..." Jungkook says.

Taehyung snorts. "I'll look just as good in a flannel shirt covered in dirt on the farm, promise. Enjoy your days off without me because I'll be back to bother you on the weekend."

The couple hugs and shares a kiss before reluctantly parting ways. Jungkook watches as Taehyung gets into his car to begin his trip back home. Meanwhile, Jungkook heads to his apartment, preparing his work materials for the evening event.

As he settles in, his phone rings, and Hoseok's name appears on the caller ID. "Talk to me, hyung" Jungkook answers.

Hoseok's urgent voice comes through. "Jungkook, I need you to work on Taehyung's photos and send them to me as soon as possible. Thanks to your little vacation, we're behind schedule, and the client is in a hurry for the material. We still have a few hours until the banquet, so edit something and send it over, please."