Perfect Face (TaeJin FanFic) (Completed)

Mask

Taehyung's POV

"Where are we going exactly?" I asked for the nth time but the only answer I got from Jin was a smile.

I was surprised when Jin pulled me to get on the bus. I didn't even see where this bus is going.

"Jin.." I whined when he didnt answer.

"Count 5 stops"

"What?" I asked. I'm getting more confused.

"How this date will go depends purely by chance" Jin grinned when my jaw dropped. "We will go to the 5th stop and whatever we will do next will be based on what we will see there" he added.

"But.."

"Don't you think it is fun Tae? What will happen may be uncertain but whether we will enjoy the moment or not will depend on us"

"O-okay" I agreed hesitantly.

My stomach churned with both anxiety and excitement.

"Don't worry too much" Jin gave me an assuring smile and intertwined our fingers. Not caring about the looks that some people are giving us.

As what Jin have said to me before, two equally gorgeous men are holding hands in public, there's no big deal.

I rested my head on his wide shoulder as my mind wanders.

Since that day Jin had felt my scars, nightmares have been my constant companion.

My fears sometimes overwhelmed me which greatly affected my mood and it's getting harder to keep my pandora's box sealed.

In my desperation to keep my relationship with Jin as it is, I've been masking my pain with fake happiness. I know that I'm being unfair to Jin but losing him again is not something I can afford.

My nightmares are getting more vivid that sometimes I almost believe it is my reality.

If not for Jin's presence beside me, I might have gone crazy. His smiles and the way he envelop me with his arms gave me comfort and assurance.

We get off the bus after the 5th stop, as what Jin have said.

A lot of people are gathered on the streets and it seems that there is a festival in this part of the City. Everyone are wearing mask.

I pulled Jin to check the the masks that was being sold in the sidewalk. "Let's buy one"

I picked one that has intricate design with a red and gold in it. "Beautiful, right?"

Jin nodded and tried one with black and red pattern.

After we chose our mask and put it on, I bravely intertwined my fingers with Jin's hands.

I can't see it because of the mask but I'm sure Jin is grinning wide. I smiled to myself.

The idea of being anonymous excites us both. I felt free since no one can see my face.

"Where are we going next Mr. Genius?" I teased him.

"It is J"

"Call me T then"

"Where are we going next J?"

"Let's stop after 7th Store"

"Okay"

The 7th store is actually an art shop. It is full of paintings, art materials and photographs.

This place is like a dreamland for me.

Since I was a kid, I'm really interested in arts and paintings. For me, paintings hold some kind of mystery since the meaning may differ depending on how you will interpret it. But I always wonder what the artist may be thinking while creating their masterpiece.

I was busy checking the display when an old camera caught my eye.

"It is Leica M6 Rangefinder Film Camera, one of our oldest model Sir" The shop owner, who is an old guy said.

"Can I hold it?"

"Sure" He took it from the display and carefully hand it to me.

I love how it weigh on my hand. Photography is one of the things I'm interested in doing but I don't have the money to buy an old camera like this since it is too expensive.

My family are rich but I don't want to use my parent's money as much as possible.

"Do you like photography Tae?" Jin asked, he tapped my shoulder and peaked at what I'm holding.

"Yeah" I returned the camera to the shop owner and utterred "Thank you". The old guy just smiled at me.

I glanced at the camera with longing for the last time.

"Let's go" I told Jin and tugged his arms.

"You're not going to buy anything?"

"No. Nothing caught my eye" I tried to act nonchallantly but I'm really tempted to buy the camera.

I sighed. I have money but I'm planning to use it for other things.

"Wait! I forgot something inside the shop" Jin exclaimed. "Just stay here"

I don't want to go back to the shop so I just nodded and waited for him.

After 10 minutes Jin returned with a paper bag in his hand.

I clasp our hands again and didn't bother to ask what's inside.

I suddenly feel down but I don't want to ruin our date so I tried to sound excited.

"Where are we going next Mr. J?"