gone | kim taehyung

✽1.7✽

Once he left I decided to take a shower, cleaning myself properly before the party. When I got out I applied a vanilla and coconut fragranced lotion to my body, leaving a sweet scent with every move. I combed through my hair, leaving it to dry naturally rather than blow drying it. My hands sorted through the clothes in my wardrobe, trying to decide what to pick out. I was unsure of what to wear, not knowing what any one else would be wearing. After searching my eyes landed on a short pink dress I had been given for my 17th birthday as a gift from my mom. I pulled it out along with a grey cardigan, placing it on my bed.

I quickly got changed, pairing the outfit with a black choker and heels. After finishing my outfit I sat down in front of the mirror and brushed through the now dry hair, separating it into sections. I curled the ends and tied it into a half-up, half-down bun that rested on the crown of my head. The long curly waves reached down to my waist, just above my hip. With a lot of time to spare I began to do my makeup, a full face including eyeshadow.

Once I was ready I headed downstairs and began making myself dinner, cooking noodles in a pot. I still had just over an hour until Taehyung would be here so I took my time cooking. After I had finished I cleaned up the kitchen and ate, scrolling through my phone whilst I did. As it neared the time I went up to my room and plugged in my phone to charge for a little longer. I opened up Taehyung's contact and began typing a message.

6:51pm

Me:
I'm ready, you can come over if you want while we wait

TaeTae 💗:
Okay I'll be over now

I looked over to his bedroom window and saw the light go out, signalling that he had left his room. A few minutes later the doorbell rang and I headed downstairs, carrying my phone and heels in my hands. I opened the door and smiled, slipping a shoe onto my foot.
"Hey" I greeted as he stood wide eyed at the door, watching me put on my shoes.
"You look beautiful Areum" he said, still staring at me with his mouth slightly open. I smiled and he walked in, his eyes never leaving me.
"Thanks" I said sheepishly, pulling on the remaining shoe and standing up properly. As I was naturally quite short, heels made a drastic difference to my height. I now came up to just below his nose whereas before I could only reach under his chin. I caught him frowning as I stood beside him, the new height making me feel more powerful
"I don't like you being tall" he said, frowning as he moved me so I stood directly in front of him. His hands rested on my shoulders and his lips were curved downwards.
"I like it, I can reach you now" I said, smirking as I ruffled his hair. He rolled his eyes and smiled, his hands bringing his phone up to his face. He opened his camera and snapped a photo of me, making my eyebrows furrow.
"You look amazing and I don't want to forget it" he said, noticing the look on my face. I covered my face with my hands, not letting him see the embarrassment and the big smile I was hiding.
"They just texted me saying they're outside, you ready?" He asked, heading towards the door. I nodded and followed him out as he exited the house.

Outside was a black car parked in the road outside the house, two boys sitting in the front. We walked over to the car, Taehyung and I both getting inside.
"I can't believe you broke it!" The shorter male yelled, throwing his hands up in frustration as we entered the car.
"I didn't mean to!" The taller boy defended, holding the broken sun visor in his hands.
"Oh hi guys I didn't realise you got here" he said, putting the sun visor in his lap sheepishly.
"Areum this is Namjoon and this is Yoongi" he said pointing to the taller boy then to the latter.
"Hey" they greeted quickly before continuing to bicker.
"You break everything" Yoongi muttered, resting his head on the car door. Namjoon nudged him slightly in the shoulder before continuing to drive.

The car came to a stop outside a large house, the music blaring and different coloured lights flickering around the house. People were scattered around, inside and outside, all holding cups and chatting amongst each other. We all stepped out of the car, the scene of the house making me feel slightly nervous. I took a shaky breath and smoothed the wrinkles in my dress, my nerves taking the best of me. A large warm hand took my own, lacing our fingers together. My eyes drifted up to the owner of the hand to see Taehyung smiling at me, giving my hand a soft squeeze. I smiled gratefully at him and he directed me to the door, weaving us in and out of the people. As we got further inside the louder it became, the amounts of people multiplying. I kept my grip on his hand tight, my eyes glued to him as he navigated through the crowd. We reached the kitchen where Namjoon, Yoongi and four other boys sat at the counter, all laughing together. When they saw us heading towards them, all their heads turned to our direction a smile landing on all of their faces.

"Hey Taehyung is this Areum?" The shortest asked, his eyes shifting from me to him.
"Yeah" he said, pulling me towards them.
"Woah she is pretty!" a younger brown haired boy said, looking at me and grinning.
"I know Kookie" Taehyung agreed, looking down at me with a grin on his face. I playfully punched him and rolled my eyes.
"That's Jin, Jimin, Namjoon and Yoongi who you already met, Hoseok and Jungkook" he said pointing out each of the boys. I noticed a girl standing beside Jimin, his arm wrapped around her as she looked up at him.