Taekook Oneshots

Whatever It Takes

I've never been so confused.

My friends don't seem to notice that much of a change since I started my newest relationship. They only point out the fact that things are slightly easier for them when I'm around. And I don't think they realise what I have. There's more going on behind the scenes, there has to be.

Just this morning, I went into my usual cafe, only to find that my order was already prepared for me, and that the workers handed it to me without even asking me to pay. And when I questioned it, they simply told me that they liked me and wanted me to have a good day, so as a loyal customer I deserved the best treatment.

When I caught the bus this morning, just five minutes later, it was perfectly on time. Literally. I stood there for about thirty seconds and then it was heading down the road. Usually, it's a good ten minutes before it appears, because it's always late. The bus driver has changed, but there's more to it than that. A lot of the people on the actual bus seem so much nicer. It's like they've changed entirely.

Nobody else appears to have noticed that life is different, but then again maybe I'm just being way too positive. After all, getting into a new relationship can be like that. It can give you rose-coloured glasses, and that can be an odd experience for someone who never usually just views life in a relatively realistic way. This is complicated.

At the same time, however, there's only so much that the honeymoon phase can provide, and this is definitely too much. I've never felt so respected by the people around me. Whenever I head into work, it's like the world just wants everything to fall into my lap, and it's odd. I get the best jobs without anyone else complaining about the inequality of treatment. I get paid perfectly, on time, every single time.

It just doesn't make any sense.

All of this has started ever since Jungkook and I got together, but I can't find it within me to complain, because I truly do think that I'm falling in love with him. Maybe I'm naive, and it's too soon to tell, but there's something about him which just stands out to me. Maybe it's the way he always seems to know when I've had a shitty day (something which barely happens anymore) or whenever we want to hang out we're both free, somehow. I don't know everything about him, but he's intriguing in a way that nobody else can match.

I know that he's protective, and maybe that's dangerous, but I can't find it in me to care. He's a stunning example of a human being. He's a stunning example of someone who's capable of being a good person without making his whole identity or motivation about proving his own morality. He's not afraid of himself, or he acts like he isn't. And I admire that about him.

"Hey, Tae, you available tonight? My friend works at a restaurant near to where you live, maybe we could go check it out together?" I smile at the sound of his voice, at the casual tone he always uses, which is obvious even through a phone, even if I'm tired from a day at work. He always calls once I get on the bus, probably to check up on how my day was and also just because he can.

"Hey, Kook. I think I am, actually. I need to double check, of course, but-" I'm cut off when someone I don't recognise turns to glare at me for talking on public transport, and I just shrug apologetically at him. "I'll text you. Someone's pissed off because I'm talking on the bus."

There's a moment of silence. "They fucking what!?" Jungkook questions, suddenly sounding angry. "You're literally taking a phone call. What are you supposed to do, ignore something that could be an important call? And it's not like anyone's sleeping or anything. What're they doing?"

I glance over at the individual in question, who's currently on their phone, pointedly ignoring me. "From the look of things, playing Temple Run and being annoyed. Anyway, it's not important. I'll double check my schedule and get back to you on that, alright?"