Secret Games

2.1

Taehyung's POV:

I woke up the next morning to the sun shining brightly through the windows, I could smell the fresh scent of pancakes and decided to go into the kitchen to check it out. When I entered the kitchen I was greeted by Jungkook who was pouring pancake batter onto the pan and a stack of pancakes on the counter beside him.

He looked at me and cracked a wide smile, "Good morning hyung."

"Good morning" I plopped down onto the chair still heavy with sleep.

Jungkook chuckled slightly at the fact that I was still half asleep, "How did you sleep?" he asked as he put the final pancake onto the stack.

"I slept okay, how about you?"

"I slept good, thanks for asking!" Jungkook beamed with a smile.

He set the table with two forks, knives, plates, some syrup, butter, and a stack of pancakes. He told me to enjoy the pancakes and we both began to eat, my mind kept replaying the conversation that happened last night. I tried to make small talk to get my mind off of it, and break this slight awkward silence.

"Do you remember what we have scheduled for today?" I asked casually.

"We are recording a song then learning some new choreo," he said as he took another bite of his pancake.

"Oh, right okay..I'll help clean up dishes, and head over to my apartment to shower and change."

Jungkook looked at me and shook his head, "you don't need to help clean up Tae, it's not a big deal."

I waved my hand, "no no, it's the least I could do for you letting me stay the night at your place," I smiled.

"Tae really, it's okay. There isn't much of a mess to clean up, it's just a few dishes, no biggy!" He showed me his cute little bunny smile.

I finished my food and was about to order an uber, when Jungkook offered to drive me home. I accepted knowing he would keep insisting until I caved in and gave him a yes. We got in the car and the entire ride was silent, neither of us said a single word to the other. When we got to the front of my apartment I decided to at least thank him, I wanted to say other things but I didn't have the courage.

"Thank you for the ride Jungkook", i got out of the car and smiled at him.

"No problem, I'll see you at the studio later."

I shut the door and waved as he drove off. Once he was out of view, I suddenly felt a sadness, it was like there were weights on my chest that got heavier by the second. Of course the conversation from the previous night popped into my head again while I was heading to my apartment door. I closed the door behind me and threw the keys onto the nearest table, going straight to my room and laying on my bed allowing my thoughts to run wild. I was feeling so many things at once, sadness, anxiety, happiness.. all the problems still swimming in my mind not going away anytime soon. And now with knowing that Kook knows how I feel and how he feels it raises more questions and worries in my already scrambled mind.

I couldn't bring it up to him or the other members because it'll cause too many problems, and they'll just tell me that Kook and I can't be together because of our contract. I called for Yeontan and he came running into my room and jumped onto the bed instantly curling up into a ball on my chest. Whenever I'm sad or upset, I usually turn to Tannie for comfort, but this time, even my cute little pup couldn't help me. It was slowly nearing time for me to head to the studio for the day so I decided to get up and get ready.

I took a warm shower trying to relax myself and wash away my troubles. After my shower I put on clothes that are easy to dance in and I won't be itching to rip them off halfway in the day. Slipping on a pair of shoes, I grabbed my car and apartment key then headed to the parking lot.

I got into my car and just sat in the drivers' seat for a second, shaking away my worries  nothings gonna happen anyways, it'll be fine Tae. My drive to the studio was relaxing and nerve racking at the same time. When I arrived, everyone was already there, except for Yoongi (who is probably still sleeping at home). I put on a smile and said hello to all of the members. Our director came in the room and told us the order of the day. Yoongi arrives just as we get into the recording studio and everyone quickly got to work. Jungkook seemed to keep a small distance between us, and it made me question if he didn't mean what he said last night.

Maybe I should've kept my mouth shut and just went to Jimin's last night instead.

I bit my lip trying keep my thoughts in my head and not say them out loud. It was my turn in the sound booth but I was in no mood to sing. Despite my mood, I went into the booth and did the best that I could hoping that the recording would come out decent enough to use, so I wouldn't have to do it over. When I left the booth Namjoon noticed that I was acting different.

Namjoon clasped his hand on my shoulder, "Taehyungie, what's up with you today?"

"Nothing hyung, I'm just tired that's all," I reassured him with a smile. I didn't want to worry him or the others.

We finished recording parts for the song and right after we had to go to dance practice. I still wasn't in the right mind set, but I tried to seem like I was happy, so I didn't worry the other members. Keone walked in, and started to explain the choreography he had planned for the song.

After a few hours we go to the end of the dance and Keone tells us that Jungkook and I were going to be the center of the ending formation. We both locked eyes the second he said that, his eyes widened in shock. We usually didn't get partnered for choreography so it was definitely a surprise for the both of us.

Keone begins to explain the ending position, "so I want everyone except for Taehyung and Jungkook to form a circle, backs towards each other, make sure it's big enough for the two of them to fit," he starts. He walks over to Jungkook guiding him into the circle, "okay, now put your arm up," Jungkook obeys. Then Keone walks over to me and does the same, but he turns me around so that mine and Jungkook backs are touching. My heart started to race a little, "Okay, now I want you both to interlock hands," Keone shows with his own. My heart beats faster than before at Jungkook's touch oh come on now isn't the time to act like a teenage girl. Get it together Tae it's just a dance. I mentally slapped myself some sense. We lock hands and I notice that Jungkook's hands are shaking ever so slightly.

After running the dance a few times we had a group discussion as we do after every practice. We ended the day and every one said their goodbyes for the night and headed home. Once I got home I threw my shoes off to the side and plopped down on my couch. I grabbed the nearest pillow and just yelled a bunch of profanities into it.

I turned on the TV but couldn't care to pay attention, all I could think about was how Jungkook's hands slightly trembled within mine. Why was he shaking? Was he upset about the way the dance ended or was he nervous? After what felt like hours of debating with myself I finally decided to get ready for bed. I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth, cleaned my face, and changed into pajamas. I laid down in bed with Tannie and slowly drifted to sleep.

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