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THE sound of faint music playing caresses the ears of every customer that enters the small cafe.
With its small bonsai trees at each table, slow-turning ceiling fans from above, large windows, and daily specials on the chalkboard, Taehyung could tell why Namjoon had picked the place - it was both aesthetically pleasing to the eyes but also carried a homespun ambiance.
"Is there something interesting outside, or are you waiting for me to start feeding you?"
The leader was currently resting his chin on one hand. His head was slightly tilted, a confused smile playing on his lips as he pointed toward the table with the chopsticks he held in his other hand. He was watching the younger stare off into space, lost in his own thoughts as his eyes traveled around the room.
"Taehyung-ahhh?" He tries again.
The younger finally turns his head, gaze unfocused for a split second before he realizes Namjoon was holding out a piece of meat toward his mouth, arm outstretched. Instinctively, he parts his lips and takes it, instantly being hit with a burst of flavor. He perks up at the taste, nodding in animation.
"Mmm. Thank you."
Namjoon shakes his head, observing the way Taehyung assuredly reaches forward to pick up his spoon and begin to drink some of his soup.
"What were you thinking about just now?" Namjoon questions, eyes scanning his plate before plucking a piece for himself.
Taehyung feels his cheeks heat up somewhat at the realization that the leader had been watching him the entire time. "I don't know... I was just looking around."
"Hm..." Instead of prying, Namjoon purses his lips together, chewing slowly. They're silent for a long peaceful moment before the leader glances up once more. "Have you been working on anything besides music lately?"
At the question, Taehyung straightens in his seat, a sudden change of glow to his eyes. "I've been taking a lot of pictures!" He exclaims, his voice significantly more enthusiastic than before. "I've also been painting a lot."
"Mm, really?" Namjoon hums in surprise, lips twitching upward at the sight. "When have you been painting? I never see you making anything."
"Oh," Taehyung responds, waving a hand. "I like to paint alone when everyone is out. It helps me think better."
The leader nods after taking a sip of his water. "Yeah, that's exactly how I feel when I want to write lyrics or create another song."
The younger nods in agreement.
"You should show me some of your work then, Taehyung-ah. Even if it's just a sketch, I wanna see."
"Okay," He replies, looking back down at his bowl timidly. "I'll show you sometime when we get back home!"
