Taekook/ This Is Us

5. new found 'fame'

Jungkook woke up before his alarm that morning, ribbons of sunlight tumbled through the crack in his curtains, accompanied by faint birdsong. he stretched, enjoying the silence, before being interrupted by his phone buzzing with a text notification. he rolled over and checked who it was from. Namjoon.

Namjoon: talk to me or i won't drive you in

Jungkook: seriously? come on, i was talking to Tae about the basketball team, you know what he's like he was just messing about.

seen

Jungkook: what's your deal? I've done nothing wrong

seen

Jungkook: I'll tell Jin you're being mean to me

Namjoon: that's not fair

Jungkook: ...

Namjoon: fine, I'll pick u up later, also Tae? since when..

Jungkook sighed and sat up, walking to his wardrobe and pulling the doors open, scanning his clothes. for some reason, he felt the need to actually put effort into his outfit today. his phone buzzed again and he glanced at the screen, it was a text from Jin.

Jin: go for pastel

Jungkook: huh?

Jin: go for a pastel look, y'know choker, curled hair, light jumper, ripped jeans etc

Jungkook: how'd you know i was deciding what to wear...?

Jin: my eomma senses were tingling

Jungkook: of course, thanks Jin

Jin: no problem baby JK ;)

Jungkook went back to his wardrobe and pulled out a white t-shirt and white ripped jeans, he changed into them quickly before plugging in his curling wand. whilst he waited for it to heat up, he pulled open his bedside draw and pulled out a simple black choker, he attempted to clip it behind his neck but to no avail, at that moment there was a knock at his door. his mum poked her head through and once she saw his situation, came over and clasped it shut for him, 

"good morning." she yawned, kissing his forehead, she then saw the curlers and smiled softly. "want me to do it for you?" 

"yes please." Jungkook said sheepishly. he sat on his bed as she gently curled his thick brown hair, careful not to burn him.

"any particular reason you're so dressed up?" she asked.

"Seokjin suggested it." Jungkook said quickly, deciding not to mention his own inner turmoil. 

"ah of course, he's a dear. how was your first day yesterday? i would've asked last night but you were asleep when i came home..." she trailed off, 

"I'm sorry, i should've waited up." Jungkook started.

"don't worry Jungkook, it's fine." she smiled at him warmly.

"well, yesterday was good i guess. i made a couple friends. and I'm on the basketball team." he said quietly, feeling guilty. his mom put the curlers down and ran her fingers through his hair for a moment, then met his eyes and pulled him into a hug.

"I'm so proud of you." Jungkook hugged her back, shutting his eyes and just breathing in that familiar smell. she pulled away, sighing wistfully, "i made waffles downstairs, get some before you leave, sorry i can't see you off today, early start."

"will you be home late?"

she smiled, "no, not tonight. go get some food, I'll see you later, love you." she kissed his cheek and left the room, Jungkook called after her,