Bookworm | Taekook

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It's been so long ;; I am so sorry, I hope to update much fore often now!! I hope my previous readers return, and some new ones venture over!

I apologize in advance for this: my writing style may have changed. If you are new and started from the beginning, or decided to re-read, I hope you don't get too thrown off by the sudden change.

Now, onto the story. I hope you enjoy! Leave comments if you'd like! I would love to read them :)

JK POV

"T-Taehyung."Damn it, I stuttered. "Ahem... Sorry I took a little. I got a phone call." I smiled and scratched the back of my neck.

"You're fine! I was just reading this. It's the book I bought yesterday." He smiled as he held up the World War II narrative. That boxy smile held my gaze for a few seconds too long. "Jungkook?"

"Ah, sorry. I'm really glad you're enjoying it!" I inspected the book. Well kept. No dreaded dog-ears. Crisp. Practically new. My eyes sparkled at my healthy "child".

"I am!" He didn't notice my miniature inspection. "Ah, sorry for shouting. I just really love books." I chuckled.

"I do too. I don't mind." I smiled, hopefully warmly. I think it worked, because he blushed and grinned.

"Y-you know... I'm r-really glad you agreed to, um, come with me." His face turned an even deeper shade of red. Adorable.

"Well, of-" I was interrupted by my phone ringing. "Hang on a second?" I smiled and waited for him to nod until I picked up.

"Hello?" I didn't bother to check the caller ID. I was too busy watching Taehyung focus on his book, once again.

"Kookie~" I heard a cute voice erupt from the other end of the call.

"Ah. Sorry, Woo. I had something to do. Wait a bit longer?" I watched as Taehyung's eyes widened. The suspense in his eyes led me to believe he was in the middle of a battle. In his book, I mean.

"Aww, but I want to playyyy~ Won't you come back early?" The pixie pleaded through the phone.

"... Wait just a bit longer. Bye." I hung up before he could answer. I'll regret that later... I couldn't think about him. 

Taehyung was so enchanted by his book that he hadn't noticed that I hung up. His eyes glittered. Victory? I chuckled.

Taehyung must have noticed my laugh because he jumped and blushed. He rushed to tuck his book away carefully, and met my eyes.

He glanced down at his watch and his eyes widened. This time in shock, rather than suspense. 

"I have to go! It's already five... I'm so sorry, Jungkook. I wanted to spend more time with you." My face dropped a bit.

"It's fine. Go do what you need to. We can hang out again some other day." I smiled to try to cover up my disappointment. "Ah! Here's my phone number. Text me, okay?" I handed him a slip of paper that seemed to come from nowhere. In reality, I had written it in class, but never had the courage to give it to him.

"Yeah." He smiled. His eyes scrunched at the corners. So beautiful. 

I watched him shuffle out of the mall. He would turn back to me every so often, just to see me I suppose. He blushed when he noticed me looking, every time. 

Ah, great. Now time to go see Woo. He's going to throw a tantrum.