- 18 Kid

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Kid

“I don’t like this,” Taehyung complains as he wraps his lips around the spoon he just used to eat ice cream in the middle of winter season, “Why’s Serena with Dan again?”

“Personally, I just want to see some more Chuck and Blair action,” Seokjin adds and Taehyung nods in agreement.

Yoongi is leaning against the doorframe of the kitchen, watching the two of his friends binge more of Gossip Girl after they abandoned the cake.

“Taehyung’s doing well,” he says to the person he’s on the phone with. Taehyung turns when he hears his voice and waves for him to come over. Yoongi makes a vague gesture with his hand and mouths him ‘just a minute.’ Taehyung smiles sweetly and nods, giving Yoongi an opportunity to disappear into the kitchen.

“I’m glad,” Bang Sihyuk says with a sigh of relief to accommodate his words, “Jeongguk’s been more worried about him than himself. Poor kid.”

“Yeah, I know,” Yoongi says, rubbing the temple of his head, “But this is a risky decision you’re proposing. Are you sure the public won’t reject them?”

“I doubt they will. Sure, some fans are being disrespectful to Taehyung right now, but Jeongguk said he’ll release a statement regarding that,” Sihyuk explained, “For the most part, people are being supportive. A lot of them are also talking about the one who released the pictures, which is just what we need.”

“Are you sure that Jeongguk and Taehyung would want to be in a public relationship like this?” Yoongi questions, teeth gritting nervously.

“I’m pretty sure the kids were in love since trainee days,” Sihyuk says, “But either way, this is really their best shot at saving both of their careers. I’m sure you can talk to Taehyung about it.”

Yoongi sighs and thinks for a moment. “Alright, I will,” he says and the conversation ends.

Yoongi goes back to the living room and seats himself next to Taehyung. “Hyung, you missed Nate and Serena’s kiss!” He complains and Yoongi smiles, cocking an eyebrow up before speaking, “Is that before Chuck aims for Blair to mess up with Marcus’ stepmother and–”

“Spoilers!” Shrieks Taehyung as he hits Yoongi’s arm and almost drops his ice cream and Yoongi smiles a little, but then gives a look to Seokjin and gestures to the remote. Understanding, the oldest of the three lowers the volume and pauses the episode they were currently watching.

“Taehyung, we need to talk about something,” Yoongi says.

He breaks down the news to Taehyung as gently as he possibly can, explaining each scenario thoroughly and how the reaction of the audience might end up being. Taehyung looks slightly distressed to have to talk about this, but Yoongi knows he’s limited in time and he has to have Taehyung make a decision now. Otherwise, this might end up blowing up even more.

“So… we have to pretend to date for our careers to be saved, essentially?” Taehyung speaks after a lot of silence. Yoongi nods, but Seokjin looks off-put. “Pretend? Aren’t you dating?” He asks and once again, Taehyung goes silent.

Yoongi gives Seokjin a look, rubbing Taehyung’s shoulder. “Listen...” He sighs, “How about we finish this episode and then sneak you in Big Hit? That way you can talk to Jeongguk about this and you two will decide what happens. No more running away.”

Taehyung looks to be contemplating, licking his lips out of habit, and fumbling with his fingers as he looks down at his lap. More silence and Yoongi can’t help but find it weird to be so quiet while in the presence of notorious mood maker Kim Taehyung. It is scary how he completely shuts off when something hard bearing happens.

“Only if you watch another episode with us, hyung,” he eventually says and his smile even makes Yoongi grin a bit. He ruffles his hair and Taehyung’s laugh rings in his ears.

“Sure thing, kid,” he says, now relieved.

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