bells and whistles k.th & j.jk

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"What?" The black-haired boy in front of me looked alarmed and confused. His eyebrow hair slightly nit together as his head tilts to the side and his stance becomes tense.

"This bell. It's very beautiful, it reminds me of the stars." I explain.

"Hmmm, the stars you say?" This kid who seems to be around my age, maybe younger, smiled at me. This wasn't a smirk or a sarcastic grin. A small smile. His lip parted just slightly to reveal adorable, almost bunny like teeth. I feel an immense wash of warmth envelope my chest and hug my heart. The corners of my mouth lift upwards into a heart-shaped, rather boxy smile. The corners of my eyes crinkle as I giggle, gingerly bringing my hand up to my face to swipe the hair laying on my forehead.

Feeling the workers eyes on me I slowly walk over to one of the isles of snacks. I spot these small cakes that I know Jin hyung loves. Crouching to my knees I observe the different flavors. Eventually, I come to a conclusion and grab the one that is advertised to be "chocolate cake with custard filling".

Next, I spot a small fridge. I stop in my tracks and peer through the glass. Quickly I recognize my favorite Melona strawberry ice pops. Quickly I gasp and grab one. Being satisfied with my two items I walk up to the intriguing boy and set my treats on the counter.

"Will this be all?" He queries. I don't have the will to look at him, for I fear that my face would burn a dark shade of red when seeing the small twinkle in this kids eye. Nodding towards the ground I quickly reach into my pockets to thumb through my wallet for money. To my demise, my fingertips did not reach leather. I had left all my money at home.

"That will be 8,000 won." He states. My mind begins to panic. I don't want this guy to get the wrong idea, and talk about embarrassing! Nobody wants to be seen putting back items they had means of purchasing. Especially, when it only costs 8,000 won and you are in the presence of a particularly attractive guy.

"I ah, well I left my wallet at home.." I say scratching the nape of my neck and slowly sliding my items off the counter. Before I am able to return the items to their spot and run out of the store, I feel a hand fall delicately onto mine.

"I will pay for it." I hear a small voice come from the boy in front of me. Looking up I grow weak in the knees. Seeing those bunny teeth up close, wow.

Not only is his smile charming, his eyes were positively stunning. I felt as if I was drowning in pools of deep espresso, completely and utterly submerged gasping for air. A wave of heat yet again blooms on my cheeks.

"You really don't have to do that I-" I started to speak but was interrupted by a small giggle.

"Trust me its okay, We never get customers. My boss won't be able to tell" The boy rolled his eyes, grabbed a brown paper bag from behind him and put the cake, and popsicle inside.

"Aaand here you go..?" He paused. What could he need? I already clarified I had no money.

"Ahem, maybe you could tell me your name?" He said leaning over the counter separating us and blinking innocently.

"Oh! Taehyung, Kim Taehyung." I replied quickly chuckling at my own foolishness. He soon joins in on my hysterics. The both of our laughter fills up the empty space that surrounded us.

Suddenly I hear a buzz, and another, and another. I briefly glance down at my phone to see text message after text message from a substantially infuriated mother. Turning to the boy I quickly mumble a goodbye, grab my bag and dash into the blanket of the night. Yet again under the stars and the moon. The moon and the stars.

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Next:

"Taehyung! Where on earth have you been? Answer me, boy!"

"Just out mother."

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"ROOM! NOW!"

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See you later bell boy,

-Jeon Jungkook