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Scene 1. Seoul. A café. 2:46 p.m.
JEONGGUK sits at a table by the window, absentmindedly playing on his phone. He seems distracted.
Enter TAEHYUNG, carrying two coffees.
TAEHYUNG: One french vanilla latte, sir. (cheeky)
JEONGGUK: Thanks, Tae. (smiles, takes a sip)
TAEHYUNG: Now are you gonna tell me what's wrong, or do I have to tickle it out of you?
JEONGGUK: Huh? (defensive) Nothing's wrong.
TAEHYUNG: (rolls his eyes) Yeah, and I'm the President of the United States. Come on, fess up. I know you, Kook.
JEONGGUK: I just... (sighs, stares out window) I don't know what I'm doing.
TAEHYUNG: (snorts) That makes two of us.
JEONGGUK: (shoots him a look) Funny. No, I mean, like with school. I just–nothing feels right anymore. (distraught)
TAEHYUNG: (concerned) What do you mean?
JEONGGUK: I don't like what I'm studying, none of my professors actually give a shit about me, and I haven't made any friends in almost two years.
TAEHYUNG: Oh, Jungkookie, why didn't you say anything sooner?
JEONGGUK: I... (small) I didn't want to be a burden. The last thing you need is me to dump all my problems on you.
TAEHYUNG: Baby, that's what I'm here for. To listen to you and take care of you.
JEONGGUK: I know, I know. I'm sorry.
TAEHYUNG: Hey, listen. Why don't we go back to my place and watch some movies and cuddle? That make you feel a bit better?
JEONGGUK: (blushing, shy) Maybe...
TAEHYUNG: (smiles fondly) Come on, I'll even let you pick the movie.
JEONGGUK: Iron Man? (hopeful)
TAEHYUNG: Sure, babe. Whatever you want. (chuckling)
Exit TAEHYUNG and JEONGGUK, hand in hand.
Later, Taehyung and Jimin's apartment.
Enter TAEHYUNG and JEONGGUK.
TAEHYUNG: I think Jimin's at work. We should be alone.
JEONGGUK: (coy) Alone, hm?
TAEHYUNG: Ha ha. Now go set up the movie, I'll get us some snacks.
TAEHYUNG disappears into the kitchen while JEONGGUK examines the extensive movie collection. He finds the one he's looking for and begins to play with the dvd player. Once he sets it up, he makes himself comfortable on the couch while he waits.
Enter TAEHYUNG, with snacks.
JEONGGUK: Ooh, nachos. (smiling)
TAEHYUNG: Like I said earlier, I know you.
JEONGGUK: That may come back to haunt me some day. (laughs)
TAEHYUNG: (grinning) Maybe.
The movie starts, and TAEHYUNG quickly gets up to shut off the lights. JEONGGUK curls up into TAEHYUNG's side.
JEONGGUK: (excitedly) God, I love this movie.
TAEHYUNG: You're so cute, Guk. (leans down and kisses his forehead)
JEONGGUK: Shut up... (blushing)
They watch the rest of the movie in silence. By the time the credits are rolling, JEONGGUK is sound asleep.
TAEHYUNG: Guess you're sleeping here tonight. (laughs to himself)
Quietly TAEHYUNG stands and begins to clean up. When he's done, he picks up JEONGGUK and heads for his bedroom. Once inside, he lays the sleeping boy on the bed and carefully changes him into some more comfortable clothes, then crawls in next to him.
TAEHYUNG: I love you, Jeongguk. I promise to be here for you no matter what you're struggling with. (kisses him, smiles softly) Goodnight. (falls asleep)
