Us Against The World - Jikook

5. Mr. Sexy

JUNGKOOK POV

The moment I entered the club my confidence flew out the window. There are so many attractive people here. Men and women alike. The dance floor is packed, along with all bars around the club. I subconsciously start taking a few steps backwards towards the entrance. 

'M-Maybe I can try being confident another day? Yeah! I'll just walk on out, go to a grocery store, buy some pre-made chocolate chip cookies, buy some cookies n' crème ice cream, and go back to Tae's and deal with my recent fallen relationship like a normal person.' 

Before I could put that plan into action I feel myself being pulled through the horde of people by my wrist, going straight toward a bar in the back. Not wanting to get lost in the sea of drunks, I clung to the back of Taehyung's shirt.

Once we reach the bar in the far end of the club, which thankfully has less people, Tae lets me go and I him. We take a seat on the available bar stools while we wait for the bartender to come our way. As I'm waiting, I decide to take in the scenery. 

A larger disco ball hangs from the tall ceiling with lights pointed directly at it from different angles, black leather couches scattered around, the DJ booth lifted off the ground against the right side, a long bar on each wall with at least two to three bartenders, people dancing/grinding on each other, others making out with what seemed like complete strangers, and laughter from those too drunk to dance, but still having a good time. 

I knew for an opening night it was going to be crowded, but this is a lot to take in. Especially for a guy like me who never goes out. With the overwhelming atmosphere, I start to feel uneasy and fiddle with my sleeves. I guess my face must've shown what I felt because Tae was quick to help.

"Hey. Don't you dare try to back out now. We are here for you to have fun. Don't go back into your shell, hermit crab. Stop over thinking." Tae tries to build my confidence back up. "We are going to grab ourselves a drink and head to that dance floor, grind on strangers, make ourselves look more irresistible then we already do and have them buy our drinks."

I just give him a smile in return along with a nod. He's right. This is not the time to revert back to my old self. "Is that what you usually do when you go out? Have others buy you drinks?" I ask curiously.

"Yup. And with my dance moves, it works every time." He winks at me with a confident smirk.

I just shake my head and chuckle at him. "I don't know if I can do that TaeTae."

"Of course you can! Just let the alcohol seep into your body and let all your worries go! You will feel like a different person. Trust me." Tae tell me confidently.

"Alright." I am willing to try almost anything at this point. All this horrible images need be be erased and forgotten from my mind.

At that moment the bartender finally came to us. "Welcome to Nightlife! What can I get you gentlemen?"

"Can I get two Vodka Redbulls, along with two Jolly Ranchers?" Tae orders for us.

"Coming right up!" Said the cheerful bartender as he starts grabbing glasses and fixing our drinks.

"Jolly Ranchers?" I ask, tilting my head at Tae a bit confused.

"Oh yeah! Just wait till you try it! It's a shot that tastes just like jolly rancher candy." He explained excitedly with his boxy smile.

"Here you boys go. That will be $20 even."

I was about to pay when Tae stops me. "Tonight is on me don't worry."

"Are you sure? I can pay."

Tae shakes his head. "Nope. I want you to enjoy yourself."

He then takes out his credit card and hands it to the bartender. "Can you open a tab for me and my friend here? Whatever he orders just put it under me."