golden | taekook

four.

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it never really was his most favorite thing. the male much preferred a different type of burn to his throat than that of the dark roast coffee from the morning before. however taehyung seemed to think back to that previous morning more than he expected. the encounter was like planting a little seed, a sprout of curiousness and wonder that formed in his mind and bloomed like a whisper telling him to keep going.

that's probably why taehyung wanted to go get coffee again — and probably why his friend stared at him like he had grown a second head. "you don't even like coffee." the other male had said. he was a few centimeters shorter, but the boots he wore nearly made up for it.

"so?" the brunette looked at his friend, "it's cold out jimin, let's go." the weather seemed to be reason enough for the two to grab their coats and head out into the chilly air, knowing well enough where the cafe was down the road to speed walk over.

it was dimly lit inside as usual, only catering to the cozy atmosphere and welcoming vibe that the cafe always had. he couldn't help the way his eyes wandered around the room. maybe they were looking for something specific — maybe he was just looking for a place to sit. taehyung and jimin shrugged their coats off and found a booth near the back.

"they have soup here also?" jimin had taken a menu as soon as he sat down and immediately spotted the tomato soup bowl that came with croutons. "that could hit right now."

"get me a grilled cheese if you get that soup." taehyung said. he needed to piss, plus leaving now meant the shorter male would end up paying for their meal. jimin always fell for it.

they both got up, one going to the register while the other headed to the restrooms in the back down a small hall that also had a door to a back alley and another for a storage closet. the bathroom smelled like artificial lilac and something lemony, leaving taehyungs hands to smell the same way.

he wiped his palms on the side of his skinny jeans on the way out to the booth. jimin had already gotten their food, a plate of two grilled cheeses and a bowl of tomato soup to share. there was also an empty coffee cup for him while jimin sipped a lemonade. "i still don't see why you suddenly like coffee." he had to bring it up again as taehyung walked by and took the cup with a grunt. his friend just giggled and grabbed the spoon to start eating.

it must have happened when he had gone to the restroom, because when the two boys arrived they were the only customers here except for an elderly lady reading a book in the corner. now as taehyung went to get a dark roast cup of coffee, he noticed the same pretty boy sitting by the window. a pair of headphones hung around his neck and he seemed to be picking aimlessly at the crumbs of a muffin.

taehyung tried to think why he wanted to come to the cafe. it wasn't for the coffee.

but it also couldn't have been to talk to the boy. he just made his hot beverage and returned to his seat with his friend instead of engaging further with the lonely ravenette.