holyhoseok
After suffering for a year to meet his rent every month, Taehyung's best friend Jimin suggests he get a roomate. Enter Jeon Jungkook, the prettiest boy he's ever seen.
Or, Jungkook is Taehyung's gay awakening
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Taehyung has been best friends with Jimin pretty much his whole life. When he'd moved to Busan from Daegu at age four, he'd met the other boy at his new school and became friends instantly. They got along well, had so many similarities that most people were convinced they were actually brothers. Or well, most people thought they were dating until they found out Taehyung liked girls.
Anyways- since elementary school until now, their second years of college, they have been inseparable. The only thing surprising was that they didn't live together, but that was because Jimin was staying with his boyfriend of three years, Min Yoongi. So Taehyung lived in an apartment by himself, and was currently struggling to meet rent every month.
That's what brings the two friends here at their campus cafe, sitting across from each other as they sip at their drinks.
"You know I can help you with rent whenever you need, Tae."
Taehyung gave a weak smile but shook his head, looking down at his drink. "You know I won't let you, Chim."
Jimin gave his friend a look, clearly worried. "But i'm offering, Tae. You can barely afford to eat actual meals because all of your money has to go towards the apartment. I hate seeing my soulmate suffer, you know."
Taehyung chuckles, trying to give his friend a reassuring smile. "I know, babe. But it's okay, i've been thinking about taking on another job."
Jimin's eyebrows raise in surprise, "Another? You're already taking on two, do you want to collapse from over working?"
"It's not like I have any other choice, Chim. I won't rely on you to pay for my rent every month."
Jimin sighs and runs a hand through his hair, a habit that Taehyung likes to tease about. But there's no teasing right now, just worry and defeat. Jimin is reminded back to when his boyfriend was living alone before he'd moved in, always tired and sleep deprived from working non-stop to meet rent.
At that moment it was like a light bulb had appeared, his eyes widening as he realized such a simple solution.
"Tae, I got it."
Taehyung raises an eyebrow in suspicion, "What?"
Jimin grins excitedly, "Get a roommate! That way you wouldn't have to work so much and worry."
Taehyung frowns, thinking it over in his head. "Where would I even find one? I don't have any friends that are looking for somewhere to stay."
Jimin grins smugly, leaning forward onto the table. "Yeah, but I do."
"You do?" Taehyung asks, surprised. Jimin nods, "I have a friend in my dance class who is looking for somewhere to stay. His name is Jungkook and he's a freshman. Also, super cute."
Taehyung ignores the last part in favor of focusing on the more important factor. Like the fact that this Jungkook kid could help with rent. "Is he nice?"
Jimin nods, soft smile on his face. "He's nice and funny. Kinda shy at first but that just makes him cuter. You'd like him,"
Taehyung hums in thought, arms crossed over his chest as he thinks about it. Jimin said the guy is nice and funny, and he trusts his friends judgment. Also, he'd be able to quit one of his jobs if the rent was split in half. Honestly speaking, this was the best solution he could think of.
