control ◎ taegi

the night that just passed

Taehyung ran out of his apartment with hood turned up and hands stuffed in pockets. Namjoon was having a birthday party tonight and Taehyung wouldn't miss his bestie's bday for the world. He had even got a present ready.

"Happy birthday Namjoon." Taehyung grinned happily at the birthday boy, holding out his gift. The latter greeted him and brought him inside.

Contrary to popular belief, Namjoon preferred having quality time with his friends rather than big parties- so it was just the 6 of them in his living room. Everyone brought some party food (Taehyung brought Pringles) and they were watching movies with each other.

It was a few hours into the event when Hoseok brought out the alcohol and suggested some drinking games. Taehyung, always being one for games, volunteered first.

"Bets on Tae drinking three in a row!" Jimin cheered. Taehyung grabbed three cans and, encouraged by his friends, began to chug.

"Can you not hold your alcohol?" Yoongi adjusted his glasses.

"I'm a lightweight."

"Why would you do that then?"

"I missed my friends."

"Taehyung, Taehyung, you've had enough- let's stop."

Jungkook lay him down on the sofa and placed the drinks away. Taehyung was fairly inactive, and enjoyed the hum he heard on the sofa while everyone else carried on with the festivities.

An hour or so later, Taehyung felt sober enough to roll next to Namjoon and the cake was brought out, as well as presents. They sang songs and enjoyed each other's company.

"It was so fun."

Yoongi didn't respond.

After the birthday songs, Taehyung got bored and started picking up his phone. One click led to another, and he was soon calling a guy called Mr. Min.

"Hello~?"

"Hello? Who is this?"

"Yoongi~? This is Taehyung! I'm having so much fun."

"Why are you calling me at this time? Where are you?"

"I'm at a friend's house. None of your business."

"Taehyung-"

Taehyung hung up, giggling.

"You-"

"Your mother asked me to look after you. And that's exactly what I did. Now, why did you drink that much alcohol if you were a lightweight?"

"Seriously?"