Fire on Fire ~TaeJin~

chapter 7: birthday

Soon November ended. Now Taehyung was working in the shop for more than one month. Everyday of this whole time was a memory Taehyung treasured. His relationship ship with the painter was perfect. They were really close now. Taehyung loved how Seokjin touched him while painting, Taehyung loved the way Seokjin Ruffled his hair and hugged him tight. Taehyung couldn't help but feel euphoric.
He was lost in his thoughts on the bed when he heard a beep voice coming from his phone. He had a message from yoongi. He unlocked his phone and opened the message.

"Hi Tae. Today is Jin hyung's birthday we will visit him evening. We will buy a cake ;) "

Taehyung checked the date it was fourth December. A smile appeared on Taehyung's face. They were both born in December. Soon smile faded away. Taehyung was nervous now. If today was Seokjin's birthday he must give him a gift. But what? Taehyung used to buy a piece of art for people around him as a gift. But buying an art for an expert in art was stupid. He was confused. He wanted to buy something nice and memorable. There weren't anything in his mind about a good gift. He checked the Internet about a good gift, though the research was useless. First he didn't know Seokjin's taste and favor at all. Second he wasn't rich enough to buy such a things as gift. His grandmother left him some money but it was for rent and his collage needs. He didn't know how he passed those poor days before working in the shop. Now that he was working here could save some and even give himself a break and go to a fancy Gucci store.
It's so hard to find a good gift. It was harder for Taehyung. He thought about himself. What kind of gifts would make Taehyung happy? He loved music so much so a nice music album would be nice but he had seen a good collection of various albums in the shop. He loved plants and flowers. Suddenly an idea lit in his mind. He loved shcefflera trees. It would be really nice to see this small tree in the shop. A tree raised by Seokjin.  Yes that was definitely a perfect idea.
He got up and got ready fastly. He went to his favourite plant shop and bought a little shcefflera tree in a purple pot. He was so satisfied from his gift, it was so nice. He hoped Seokjin will like it too. He went to " The Truth Untold " . He wondered what will be Seokjin's reaction. He entered the shop. First that cute ringing sound and  a delicate classical music. Seokjin was taking care of a customer. Taehyung bowed and said hello. When he got answered with a smile on Seokjin's face, he went to office put the pot on his desk. He had a bit stress. He couldn't sit. He was stepping around while chewing his nails. Until Seokjin came. He had a bright smile on his face.

"How are you today Taehyungie?" Seokjin said energetically.

"Thanks hyung, I'm go...."

"What is this beautiful tree?"  Seokjin interrupted him while touching the tree's leaves.

"It's a schefflera. It's for... uh.... Happy birthday hyungie" Taehyung said with a weak smile.
Seokjin's eyes grew bigger. It was obvious, he was surprised. He smiled so deeply, Taehyung was relieved and happy to see his hyung liked his gift. He was proud he made Seokjin smile.

"Thank you so so much, it's really nice of you. How did you know today is my birthday? "
Now Taehyung didn't know how to respond. He didn't want to talked about yoongi and Hoseok.

"Well... ummm... Jimin hyung told me the other day" Taehyung said. He was proud for the sudden white lie.

"Wow, his memory is amazing!!" Seokjin said which made Taehyung laugh hard. The sweetie mochi couldn't even remember what he ate in the morning.
Seokjin approached Taehyung and hugged him tightly.

"Anyway. Thank you so much. It really really means alot to me" Seokjin whispered in Taehyung's left ear. Taehyung moved his head to get rid of the tickling sensation around his ear. Suddenly he freezed. The older pecked his neck with those plump pink lips. Did it really happened? Did Seokjin kissed him for the first time? He could kiss his cheeck, his forehead, anywhere. But he chose to kiss Taehyung's neck. Seriously??!! Did it really happened or he imagined it? If he imagined it why a certain spot on his neck was a burning magma?!
Seokjin let go of him when a ringing sound came. Taehyung was standing in the middle crazily looking no where. Trying to consume and understand what just happened. He touched his neck he still could feel the warmth. He sat on the couch. Flushed and blushed. He drank a litter water. After some inhaling and exhaling his systems went back to normal. He went out and helped Seokjin with customers. They had instant noodles for lunch. After lunch Seokjin was painting Hoseok's new years gift. A little boy dancing in amusement park. It was so nice.  Taehyung loved the way Seokjin cared for his friends. Dedicated time and passion to do something they would like. He could just buy some gifts for them. But painting for them was really percious.
It was 6 when they heard the ringing sound again. They heard two man singing happy birthday song with awful vocals. It made the painter duo laugh hard. They greeted yoongi and Hoseok with a cake in their hand. They celebrated Seokjin's birthday together so calmly yet so alive and energetic. Seokjin was telling some dad jokes while everyone except Taehyung were sipping their beers. Seokjin and yoongi were sitting on the couch while the other two were sitting in front of them on two chairs. There was a minute silent before yoongi spoke with a concerned tone.