DRUNK TATTOOS † TAEKOOK

F I F T Y T W O

  Jungkook and Taehyung left the truck by the trail in the woods, parking next to the various other cars that occupied it. The trees whistled in the wind, the leaves shaking and shuddering under the moonlight. Music echoed through the tree bark, young adults yelling and screaming full of life.

Taehyung runs his fingers through his hair. Jungkook shoves his hands into his pocket and makes his way toward the trail of lanterns and fair lights powered by the large generator in one of the trucks nearby.

Hoseok was the first to greet the two, a red solo cup in his hands. His cheeks were flushed of a peach pink, a bright smile on his lips. Giving the two sluggish hugs.

"Come, come!" Hoseok says and grabs their wrists with one hand. He drags them toward the fire circled by others.

Liquor bottles, empty pizza boxes, and red cups scatter around the fire.

"Guys," Hoseok hiccups, "Meet Taehyung, Jungkook's boyfriend-"

"No, no!" Jungkook laughs, shaking his head, "Just a friend."

Eyes landed on Taehyung, many eyes. Taehyung waved politely, his eyes landing on one specific person. He holds a beer bottle in his hands, and he sat against one of the wooden logs. His eyes held the dancing flames of the fire.

Those eyes belonged to no one other than Jimin. His eyes flickering toward the two. Yoongi sat next to Jimin, worryingly looking at Hoseok who continued to drown himself in liquor and pizza.

Jimin almost looked at Taehyung in envy, but smiled sickeningly sweet. "Name's Jimin," he says, placing his beer bottle to his lips. "My, my, Kook surely picked a nice one."

"Looks are worthless when the person inside is absolute shit," Taehyung shrugs, crossing his arms, "I may be a nice one, but i can still bite you."

"Alright!" Jungkook nervously laughs, grabbing Taehyung's arm gently, "Let's get some drinks!"

Jungkook refuses to bat an eye toward Jimin.

Jimin tilted his head a bit. "Kid's got attitude," he says looking at Yoongi. Yoongi shrugs and continues to drink.

Jungkook drags Taehyung away from the group. "You said I needed to fix things by myself, but now you're trying to pick a fight with him?"

"I'm not picking a fight," Taehyung says, "... I'm speaking my opinion."

"Try not to do that around him then," Jungkook sighs, his head droops down, "I don't like seeing him, maybe we should leave?"

"No," Taehyung shakes his head, "You need to talk to him."

"I know, I-I just," Jungkook sighs, "I can't."

Taehyung grabs a cup from a fold-out table, and pours himself a drink. "You can," He says, "Stop saying that."

"Taehyung-"

Taehyung places the alcohol bottle down and looks at Jungkook. "What is it you really want, Jungkook? What is pushing you back from talking to him? You want to move on right?"

"Do you still want him?" he asks.

"O-Of course not..."

"That's not a stable answer," Taehyung stares at Jungkook, gripping his cup, "Tell me honestly,"

"Do you still like him? After everything he's done."

Jungkook grabs Taehyung's arm. "No," Jungkook replies, "... You know I don't-"

"Then, what's the problem?" Taehyung tugs his arm back, sipping on the drink.

It burns his throat as he consumes the liquor.

"Who is it you really want, me or him?"

[unedited]