Book Of Tease

Tease

The next few days, Taehyung finding it increasingly difficult to concentrate on work. Each time Jungkook appears, his heart would race, a mixture of annoyance and excitement swirling within him. Taehyung tried to maintain his cold demeanor, but Jungkook had a way of breaking through it with his relentless teasing.

One afternoon, while Taehyung was in a meeting, he could feel Jungkook's presence even before he entered the room. The door swung open with a soft creak, and there he was, leaning against the doorframe, a smug grin plastered on his face.

"Hey, Taehyung!" Jungkook called out, interrupting the meeting. "You look so serious! Are you planning to take over the world today?"

The room fell silent, eyes shifting between Taehyung and Jungkook, who was clearly enjoying the spectacle. Taehyung's cheeks flared slightly at the unexpected interruption. "Jeon, this is a professional setting. Can you not barge in here like that?" he replied, trying to sound authoritative but failing to mask the annoyance lacing his voice.

"Aw, don't be like that! I'm just here to brighten your day," Jungkook said, striding into the room and plopping down in the empty chair next to Taehyung.

The other employees exchanged amused glances, knowing how much Taehyung was trying to hold onto his serious demeanor. "We were in the middle of discussing the quarterly projections, if you don't mind," Taehyung said, glancing at Jungkook with a mixture of irritation and fondness.

Jungkook leaned closer, dropping his voice to a teasing whisper. "But I thought you'd be more interested in discussing how much of a challenge I am for you," he quipped, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

Taehyung felt a shiver run down his spine, and he shot Jungkook a warning glare. "You should really leave before I have you thrown out of here," he said, trying to sound serious, but the corner of his mouth betrayed him with a slight twitch.

"Throw me out? You'd miss me too much!" Jungkook replied confidently, throwing an arm around Taehyung's shoulders, much to the surprise of everyone in the room.

"Uh, excuse me!" Taehyung said, blushing deeply and shaking off Jungkook's arm, trying to regain his composure. "This is highly unprofessional!"

"But it's entertaining!" Jungkook laughed, looking around the meeting room. "And it's not every day you see the mighty CEO flustered."

At that moment, one of the employees, a young woman named Mina, stifled a laugh and said, "Honestly, I think we all prefer Jungkook's company over spreadsheets."

Taehyung shot her a glare. "You're supposed to be on my side!"

Jungkook's laughter echoed in the room, and Taehyung couldn't help but feel a warmth blooming in his chest, despite his attempts to maintain his stern demeanor. "Let's face it, Taehyung," Jungkook said, leaning back in his chair with a playful grin. "I'm way more fun than boring old numbers."

As Taehyung tried to steer the conversation back to work, he could feel Jungkook's eyes on him, the teasing still very much alive. The rest of the meeting continued with Jungkook occasionally chiming in, each remark drawing more amused smiles from their colleagues and frustration from Taehyung.

Finally, when the meeting ended, Taehyung let out a breath he didn't realize he'd been holding. "You really need to learn boundaries, Jeon," he said, rubbing his temples as if to alleviate the headache that Jungkook had so effortlessly caused.

"Boundaries? What's that?" Jungkook said, feigning ignorance. "I'm just trying to bring some joy into your life."

"I had joy before you barged in," Taehyung retorted, even as a smile tugged at his lips.

"Really? Because it didn't look like it," Jungkook shot back, a glimmer of challenge in his eyes. "Let's make a deal. How about I come by every day to brighten your mood? You'll thank me later."

Taehyung sighed, knowing full well he couldn't resist Jungkook's relentless charm. "You're impossible."

"I prefer 'irresistible,'" Jungkook corrected him, flashing a charming smile that made Taehyung's heart skip a beat.

After a moment of silence, Taehyung relented, feeling the warmth in his chest grow. "Fine. Just try to act somewhat normal when you're here, okay?"

"Normal is boring, Taehyung," Jungkook countered, grinning widely. "But I'll try to keep the chaos to a minimum... for now."

As they walked out of the meeting room together, Taehyung felt a mix of annoyance and affection bubbling inside him. Jungkook had this way of making even the dullest of days feel vibrant, and as much as Taehyung tried to resist, he found himself drawn to the magnetic energy that Jungkook exuded.

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Later that evening, after a long day filled with teasing and playful banter, Taehyung returned home. The moment he stepped into the living room, Yoona looked up from her book with a knowing smile.

"How was your day?" she asked innocently, though the glint in her eyes suggested she was aware of Jungkook's antics.

"It was-" Taehyung began, but then he stopped, realizing he was smiling despite himself. "It was annoying!"

"Annoyingly fun?" Daeho chimed in from the kitchen, where he was preparing dinner.

"More like annoyingly charming," Taehyung corrected, slumping onto the couch and burying his face in a cushion. "He keeps teasing me! I don't know how to handle it!"

Yoona chuckled, moving to sit beside him. "It sounds like you enjoy it more than you want to admit."

"It's frustrating!" Taehyung groaned, peeking out from behind the cushion. "He makes it impossible to focus on work! And don't even get me started on how everyone seems to prefer him over me."

"Maybe they see the real you through him," Yoona suggested gently. "Sometimes, people need a little push to see the lighter side of life."

Taehyung sighed, glancing at his parents. "What if I'm just letting him distract me? I don't want to lose my focus on work."

"Life is about balance, dear," Daeho said wisely, stirring something in a pot on the stove. "You can still be a dedicated CEO while allowing someone to bring joy into your life."

"Exactly!" Yoona added enthusiastically. "It's okay to have someone challenge your seriousness. It could be good for you!"

Taehyung couldn't deny their words. Jungkook was a whirlwind of chaos, but maybe it was exactly what he needed to break free from the monotony of his structured life. As he considered the possibility, he felt a smile creeping onto his face again, despite his best efforts to suppress it.

"Fine," he conceded, lifting his head from the cushion. "Maybe it wouldn't hurt to let him stick around a little longer."

Yoona beamed. "That's the spirit! You might find that it brings out the best in you."

As Taehyung sat there, surrounded by the warmth of his family, he couldn't shake the feeling that maybe, just maybe, Jungkook was exactly the chaos he needed to embrace.