Dirty Duty || TAEJIN ☑️

Chances

Seokjin

"Good morning Jin." Ken greeted me. He is so cheerful.

"Goodmorning Mr. Lee." I stand up from my seat and bowed at my boss.

"Jimin texted me asking if you arrived safely. You did not come home last night?" I don't understand why Jimin needed to tell Ken that I did not come home. How dare he if he told Ken that I tried shooting myself in the head.

"I spent the night with my brother Mr. Lee." I smiled as I continue filing some documents left on his previous' assistant table.

Ken just nods with one of his hands in his pocket and another one with a document. I know he's staring at me. I can feel my ears getting warm. I hope it won't turn red. "Jin it's okay if you take a rest today. I'm actually not expecting that you will come here in the office today."

I froze in my seat and unconsciously stopped working. So I'm right, Jimin really told Ken something private. "I want to do something, Mr. Lee. I want to keep myself busy."

Ken sat on the chair in front of my messy table. "That would be good. But resting after a stressful night is also good for you. But I'm glad you're okay."

Mr. Lee handed a folder to me. "This is the report that's long been pending in my files. Please give me a summary. No rush. But I hope it will keep you busy."

I smiled. I like it. I like to work. I want to keep my mind away from all the toxicity happening in my life right now.

"Maybe we can have lunch at 11? My treat. Just to keep you busy. And please, don't worry and don't take it wrongly, Jimin made me aware of something." It's impossible to say no to his soft stares and cute smile.

I nod and smile back. I need to build a rapport with my new boss. And the fact the he knew his limitation, like what Jimin told him, I think having lunch with him will not hurt.

"Great. So get ready at 11. I'm always on time." Ken stood up and went back inside his office as I began to read the report he just gave to me. I want to finish the report today. And like what he said and like what I wanted, to keep myself busy.

But thoughts of Jungkook keeps on distracting me. As much as I want to forget about it and move on, I just can't.

Him kissing me earlier is not the best way to start my day. I am starting to get worried. Taehyung is so possessive, I'm scared that he won't let that pass once he learned about it. And I wonder if Jungkook will dare tell him the truth. I hope it will not build a gap between them.

To be honest, I can't blame Jungkook. He is a lonely man. He devoted his time to please our father. He doesn't have time to date properly because of his obligations. He may have a lot of one night stands, perhaps, he didn't want to get attached because of his 'responsibilities' as our father's favorite.

We usually hang out together inside a gym or firing range. He spent his days running errands for our father. And he often spent his day with father's men or with me. Comforting me, teaching me how to defend myself, giving me advice, scolding me when I am too much, saving my ass from my father's wrath and staying with me during those times when I felt alone and crushed.

His life only revolves around my father's orders or around me. Maybe he already has that suspicion that we're not brothers. Maybe he can feel that we're not really related? I don't know how but it's just weird or impossible for him to develop feelings for me. Falling for me when we both know that we are brothers is something that he shouldn't feel.

I know I hurt his feelings earlier but I only see him as a brother. And that's how it's going to be.

I am too attached to my thoughts and my work I didn't notice that it's already half past 11. I did not notice that Ken is already at my back watching me. I startled in my seat when I look behind, feeling his presence in my back. He just laugh at my reaction.

"It's already 11:30 Jin. I've been standing here for 30 minutes now. You're so occupied." He smiled.

"I'm sorry Mr. Lee. I want to finish the report today, I did not notice the time." I answered as I started to fix my things.

"No, it's okay. Let's go." He opened the door for me and waited for me to walk out before closing. He is a gentleman.

Our elevator ride has been very quiet. It just feels awkward since it's my first time going out with him. I don't know what to say or how to start a conversation.

One thing I noticed about me, I became anxious, my confidence lessened and my self-esteem became very low after what I've been through. This is not me. I am fearless. I am optimistic. Now I'm always afraid.

We arrived at the restaurant. There are no other people inside aside from us. Ken chose to sit at the corner beside the glass wall. I ordered something sweet as I still don't have an appetite. A slice of strawberry cheesecake and a cup of chamomile tea. I kept myself busy looking at the people walking and at the cars passing by. It feels awkward sitting in an empty restaurant with my boss sitting in front of me.

"Are you sure you only want a slice of cake for lunch?" Ken confirmed. Making me turned my head in his direction. There's a sound of concern in his voice.

"Yes, Mr. Lee. I don't have an appetite to eat a lot right now." I smiled. I ate a lot this morning but after what happened between me and Jungkook, every good feeling just left out of my body.

"Please don't feel uncomfortable around me. I'm fun to be with. You can ask Jimin." He gave me a smile. Probably, to cheer me up as my aura is gloomy. I know I should not act like this in front of my boss.

Our food is served and I started to eat my cake. It's just tasteless. I tried to eat as if I like it so as not to disappoint my boss.

"Jin taste this." He sliced a piece of steak and bring the food near my mouth. I froze when he did that. We're not yet close for him to feed me.

The door of the restaurant opened.

I hesitate to take the food but I force myself to eat it so as not to embarrass my boss. I almost choke on the small piece of steak as I saw Taehyung and Yoongi looking at us.

I coughed. Mr. Lee immediately leaned over to pat my back. "Are you okay?"

I nod. "Y-yes. Sorry."

I watched how Taehyung's gaze went through me then to Ken. I know that he's not amused. Yoongi pulled him to the other side of the restaurant. Somewhere out of my sight.

I'm glad that we finished our lunch without a fuming Taehyung. I did not see him after our encounter earlier. Maybe they eat in a private room. I don't know if it's a coincidence or a chance, but either way, I hate it.

The day seemed to hate me. Everything is so stressful. The day went by keeping myself busy. As expected, I finished the report late in the evening. I left the report on Ken's table as he already went home.

I rode a bus on my way to Jimin's apartment. I hope Jimin already cooked something for dinner. It's already 10 pm and I am so hungry. After dinner, all I want right now is to have a warm shower and lay down in bed.

I went to the kitchen as soon as I entered the house. And thank goodness, foods are already spread on the table. "Jiminie! I'm home!" I called out as I eat a piece of gimbap. "Let's eat Jimin!"

"I hope you like the food."

I jumped in place as I heard the very familiar voice. My heart started to beat faster. My face in complete shock. That stare of familiarity. Questioning my own eyes. I'm staring at the man who owns my heart. To the man I love the most.

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A/n:
I know you're all waiting for this.
Probably, two more chapters of TaeJin. 💜