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Taehyung view

You really just called him handsome?? 
But he is though
But taehyung he is your boss
So?

And why is my heart beating so fast???  Oh god

"ahem, i-i, lets j-just get on o-okay?"  taehyung cleared his throat, speaking in a shaky voice as he grabbed the paint and brushes, avoiding all eye contact with the smirking jeongguk.

"sure, sure" jeongguk drawled out, staying in his position because taehyung found him handsome like that. "so, how long will this take?" jeongguk asked, watching taehyung with hawk eyes.

"uhm about an hour?" taehyung was now calm and collected, seating himself down as he began to study jeongguks posture.

The way jeongguk was looking at taehyung was not helping at all.

I can feel myself going red in the face oh no

"you're blushing" jeongguk stated, his lips curled up into a smile, one eyebrow raised. He was going to be here for an hour so he might as well say something.

"d-dont speak, it'll go wrong" taehyung stuttered. He was flustered by jeongguks comment.

Half an hour passed and taehyung was now his own self. All the shyness gone as he was now painting jeongguks hair intricately. Jeongguk wouldn't take his eyes off taehyung. Yes maybe it was because he was told to not move but the male was finding taehyung - beautiful when he paints.

They way he's so concentrated. His eyes solely focused on the canvas before him. His hands moving around from brush to tissue, wiping off the excess paint. His bottom lip captured between his teeth, not to mention how his brows furrow from time to time.

Beautiful. Thats the word jeongguk would use.

Another half an hour goes. Taehyung doing the finishing touches. He smiles widely, leaning back to examine the large portrait. He felt proud of his work and he hoped jeongguk liked it.

"it's finished?" jeongguk asked, groaning as he felt his bones cracking from sitting in the same position for too long.

"uh huh" is all taehyung says, still admiring his work until jeongguk got up and came over to him.

Jeongguk stood behind taehyung. Really close. He leaned forward so his face was just above the youngers shoulder. He whispered: "it looks amazing."

Taehyung shivered as he felt jeongguks breath fanning over his neck, goosebumps arriving. Jeongguk smirked, loving the effect he had on the younger.

But why?  Why did he love the fact taehyung shivered?

Oh my god ajdjfkf my heart, my heart is going to explode
What is wrong with me?  Why is he  making my heart do cartwheeles.
He shouldnt be allowed.

"ahem" taehyung coughed, walking forward away from jeongguk immedietly missing the warmth. "thank you" he muttered quietly, looking at jeongguk who was staring amazed at the painting.

"you really are so talented, tae"  jeongguk muttered, smirking as he could see taehyung visibly tense up from the nickname once again. He was going to have to get used to it.

"t-thanks. no one but hoseokie has called me talented before" taehyung blushed, hanging his head down as his hair fell over his eyes.

"hm. Well, my compliment means much more of course" jeongguk stated, fixing his tie with a smug smile to which taehyung just rolled his eyes.

"will you be putting the painting up now?" taehyung asked, cocking his head to the side.

"As a matter of fact, yes i will and you are going to help" jeongguk replied as he grabbed the large canvas thinking taehyung wouldnt be able to considering how weak he was.

Both males head to the entrance of the office, eyeing the colossal wall in front of them. Jeongguk sighed, turning his head at the sound of clanking and metal, seeing the helpers arrive with the ladder.

"are you going to go up there or are they?" taehyung asked, tapping jeongguks shoulder to get his attention.

"them of course, my life costs too much for me to be doing something risky" jeongguk replied listening to taehyungs small giggle.

Taehyung and jeongguk both watched the men and woman  hang up the rather large painting. Taehyung looked on with fascinated eyes, on the other hand jeongguk stood there simply, hiding a small smile from how interested taehyung was.

It's no surprise really, it is his painting after all.

It was around six minutes they had finished. Jeongguk nodded his head approved at the men and woman who scurried away after. He looked at taehyung, wondering what the male thought.

"so? How does it look?" jeongguk asked, eyebrows raised expectantly as he awaited taehyungs answer.

"amazing gguk" taehyung muttered still in a daze as he missed the small smile jeongguk gave him.

"great. Now that thats done... What will you do now?" jeongguk asked, interested in taehyungs reply.

"i-i kinda wanna try and s-sell my other paintings? If thats okay?" taehyung asked shyly, thinking jeongguk would disagree.

To his surprise the male just stared at him for a good while until he nodded, saying he'll come with him, taehyung didnt complain because at least jeongguk agreed right? 

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Both males got ready, putting on their hats, coats and gloves and what not. Taehyung was about to grab the box stuffed with his few canvas's  until a jeweled(by jeweled i mean a couple of rings sitting on fingers) hand stopped him. Taehyung looked shocked and slightly confused at jeongguk saying he'll do it but the older just ignored him and walked off. 

They were outside. Taehyung showing his paintings around with his smile that charmed many people - including jeongguk who tried not to stare at the younger too much. No one was paying attention to taehyung making him mopey, but nevertheless smiled and tried to sell them anyway.

But It was what happened next that Made taehyung scream in fear.

Out of nowhere a hooded figure appeared, snatching the painting out of taehyungs hand causing him to stand shocked for a while. Jeongguk saw it happen with wide eyes until he recomposed himself, shouting a quick 'dont move!" to a stunned teary eyed taehyung before he ran off, chasing the masked person.

Taehyung stood still, he waited for ten minutes for jeongguk to arrive. In another five the male finally appeared, a bruise sat along his cheekbone making taehyung gasp. He had the painting still with him looking good.

Jeongguk panted, regaining his breath wanting to speak until he halted on seeing small tears fall down taehyungs cheeks.

He wanted to comfort the younger so bad. He didnt like seeing him cry.

"taehyung? Hey, it's okay, it's okay" jeongguk muttered softly, pulling the younger into a hug, taehyung slowly wrapped his hands around jeongguk, seeking for his comfort.

"i'm so s-sorry. it's just - thats n-never happened b-before and y-you have a b-bruise" taehyung hiccuped as he released sniffles.

Jeongguk softly shushed him, rubbing his back.

"it's okay tae, he's gone, its all good" jeongguk spoke. Taehyung nodding into his chest as he continued to cry softly.

Oh no.

Taehyung knew what he was feeling was wrong.

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