Call me HYUNG!

Paints and pixels

As the weeks went by, Jungkook’s presence on campus began to draw significant attention. His striking looks combined with his effortless charm and the buzz around the freshman welcome party had propelled him into the spotlight. It wasn’t long before Jungkook amassed a sizable fan club, comprised of both admirers and curious onlookers.

One afternoon, as Taehyung and Jungkook strolled through the campus, Taehyung couldn't help but notice the way people’s heads turned as Jungkook walked by. The whispers and furtive glances were impossible to ignore. Jungkook, oblivious to the impact he was making, continued to chat animatedly with Taehyung, who was smirking to himself.

“Look at you,” Taehyung teased, nudging Jungkook with his elbow. “You’re like a campus celebrity now.”

Jungkook glanced around, noticing the attention they were getting, and chuckled. “Come on, Taetae. It’s not that bad.”

“Oh, it’s definitely that bad,” Taehyung said with a grin. “I’ve seen more girls fawning over you than I’ve seen over any celebrity. And don’t get me started on the guys. You’ve got a fan club now.”

Jungkook laughed, shaking his head. “You’re exaggerating.”

“I’m really not,” Taehyung said, still grinning. “I even overheard some people saying they were going to start a fan page for you. They’ve got posters of you up in the common room. I didn’t think I’d ever see the day when you’d be the center of attention like this.”

Jungkook’s cheeks flushed slightly at the revelation, though he was still amused. “Seriously? I didn’t think it would get to this level.”

Taehyung’s grin widened. “Well, you’ve certainly made an impression. I’ve been getting questions about you from my friends. They’re all curious about ‘the famous freshman’ and how I know you.”

Jungkook rolled his eyes playfully. “And what have you been telling them?”

“Nothing much,” Taehyung said, shrugging. “Just that you’re my best friend and that you’re as charming as ever. But I think they’re more interested in the whole ‘mystery of Jungkook’ thing now.”

Jungkook laughed, his eyes twinkling with amusement. “I guess I can’t help it if people find me interesting.”

Taehyung raised an eyebrow, looking at Jungkook with a mock-serious expression. “Just remember, no matter how many fan pages you end up with, you’re still my ‘little Koo.’”

Jungkook chuckled, wrapping an arm around Taehyung’s shoulders. “Of course. And you’re still my Taetae.”

As they continued their walk, Taehyung couldn’t resist a few more playful jabs about Jungkook’s newfound fame. “I wonder if you’ll start getting autograph requests soon. Maybe we should start charging for your signature.”

Jungkook laughed heartily. “If that ever happens, I’ll make sure to give you a cut for being my manager.”

“Deal,” Taehyung said with a wink. “But for now, just try not to let all this attention go to your head. I wouldn’t want to see my ‘little Koo’ become a diva.”

Jungkook laughed and gave Taehyung a gentle squeeze. “I promise. No diva behavior here.”

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As the semester progressed, both Taehyung and Jungkook settled into their routines, balancing their studies, extracurricular activities, and social lives. Taehyung’s days were filled with photography assignments and shoots, capturing the beauty of the world through his lens. His work, while impressive, took a backseat to Jungkook’s rising fame in the art department.