Hello, Hello (Tell Me What You Want Right Now)

Taegimin IV

It's always nice getting to share group meals with all the Bangtan members. It makes them feel that little bit more like a family, just that much closer. They get to chat and laugh and joke around while sharing Jin's delicious food, which his dongsaeng's lovingly try to help him make. Taehyung passes a plate full of kimchi over to Namjoon with a smile, cheeks puffy from being stuffed full of rice.

He loves these moments. But, for once, he's looking forward to the end of the meal more. He, Jimin, and Yoongi have made plans to hang out in the couple's room after dinner. It's not terribly often he gets to spend time with both of them, since they aren't out to the rest of the group yet. He aims to capitalize on it the best that he can.

They all finish eating and talk idly, cradling their full stomachs. Taehyung feels like he's twitching but all he wants is to spend some time alone with his Alpha and Omega. He can feel Jimin getting antsy next to him, too. Finally, finally, Yoongi pushes away from the table. He stands and stretches his arms over his head, groaning as it pulls at his full stomach. He reaches one hand down to palm at Jimin's neck. "Jiminie and I are gonna turn in for the night." He says, voice deep and rumbly as it always is. They planned this ahead of time, a play for Taehyung to come with them without looking too suspicious.

Jimin stands as well, smiling broadly. "Yeah, it's been a long day." He turns to Taehyung, a pout tugging at his lips. "Taehyungie, you wanna come hang out for awhile? I need my best scenting buddy."

Yoongi and Jeongguk both let out indignant noises, making everyone else chuckle. Taehyung grins his signature boxy smile, raising as well. "Of course, Jiminie." They start to leave, Tae raising his hand behind him to wave goodbye, when Namjoon hollers after them.

"Taehyung-ah," he says, voice soft but still a little stern. "You've been spending an awful lot of time with them lately. Don't you think they should have some time alone?"

Taehyung's heart stills in his chest and he's glad his back is still to the table because he probably couldn't have hidden the shock on his face if he tried. His eyes lock with Jimin's, who had turned back. Jimin looks at him for a moment, before his gaze darts over his shoulder to look at their hyung. "Namjoon-hyung, I love spending time with Tae! It's really no issue." He's smiling so bright his eyes disappear. Taehyung feels like there's ice in his chest. They can't fight this too much or it's gonna look really suspicious.

"Sure," Namjoon says. "But you and Yoongi are practically bonded, you need time alone to just be with each other, yeah?"

Yoongi grunts. "We're not bonded and Taehyung is not intruding."

There's a tension building in the air. Taehyung can feel four sets of eyes on his back and he hates it. After a moment Hoseok calls out, "Taehyungie, why don't you hang back and play some games with Gguk and I? We haven't had a game night in so long!"

Taehyung frowns at his partners, face crumpling. Thankfully the other's still can't see him. "Uh," he says, fighting to come up with an excuse, but Namjoon cuts him off.

"I think that'd be great." He says. "That way Yoongi and Jimin can have they're alone time and you three can have some quality time. Win-win, right?"

Not right, Taehyung thinks. But he can't say no. He can't fight this. It'd be too risky, make them question too much. They hadn't agreed to come out yet and now definitely does not feel like the right time. He lets out a sigh, quiet enough that only Jimin and maybe Yoongi can hear it. He gives them a small, sad smile before plastering on a bright, fake one that he's perfected over the years. He turns back to the table, clapping his hands together. "Yah, that'd be great, hyung! Can we play Mario Kart?"

And that's how Tae finds himself spread out in the living room with Jeongguk and Hoseok an hour later, deep into a gaming session that he can't focus on. He's not racing as well when all he can thinking about is his Omega and Alpha, together in their room, and that he should be there with them. He laughs when Hoseok comments on it, chalking it up to being rusty after not playing for so long. They play for longer, and longer, but Taehyung gets more distracted. He can feel Ggukie shooting him concerned glances, but he brushes them off. It's not like he can talk about it.