Out Of The Woods (TaeJin)

36 - Friday, 14th February

Friday, 14th February - the day after the funeral

Seokjin was at the café listening to Jungkook. His mouth was slightly parted in surprise (or shock).

"So, you are engaged?", he repeated again.

Jungkook nodded while holding Jimin's hand. Jimin himself looked disinterested in the conversation.

"Aren't you – I don't know – too young?", Seokjin said, hoping to not come across as rude. "I am happy for you, really. But – "

"Jin-ah. Your approval is very important to me. You both don't get along but if you know each other, you would!", Jungkook pleaded.

Jimin's frown softened and he looked at Seokjin, "We are throwing a small party tomorrow evening. Do come. You mean a lot to him."

"Can Irene come too?", Jungkook asked his boyfriend.

He kissed him on his cheek and replied, "Whoever you want, darling."

Seokjin watched them both and sighed, "If he makes you happy, I will mend our relationship. And, yeah, I'll be there for the party too. I promise."

The youngest one squeezed him in a hug and hopped a little. "I'll send you the details."

They turned to leave the café when Jimin stopped and turned back. "Seokjin, we are young but isn't it nice that we found love this young and that we get to spend more time together?"

Seokjin smiled softly and couldn't help but agree.

...

In the evening, by the time Seokjin reached home, he had an unexpected visitor.

"Hello, Seokjin.", Mr. Han, his HR from his old workplace, said. He seemed angry but tried horribly to cover it with a grin. It overall made him look like he was in pain.

So, Seokjin asked, "Are you alright?"

"Look, I know it was wrong on our part. Here is your experience certificate. I also mailed a copy to you in case you lose this. We'll credit the due amount tomorrow.", he spoke.

Seokjin stood still, "Why are you doi – "

"I just need my job back. I've a kid, please.", he beseeched. "I will be diligent with my work from now on."

The other looked confused for a few moments and then let out a loud sigh. "You'll get your job back. Thanks for this and sorry for whatever happened."

Mr. Han bowed and left.

Seokjin carefully put the certificate inside and texted Jungkook for details about someone. When he got a reply, he left.

...

The building was an enormous glass tower. The lights from within shone bright against the night sky.

Just as he was about to enter, the security guard stopped Seokjin and asked for an ID.

"I don't have one.", he replied flatly.

The guard studied him. Then, "Please state your purpose and the person who can approve your entry."

"I need to have an urgent meeting with Taehyung. You can ask Namjoon for approval.", he answered.

The guard looked at him skeptically but dialed anyway. "Sir, someone is here to meet Mr. Kim Taehyung. He is – ", he paused and looked at Seokjin, "Your name and relation?"

"Taehyung's husband. Can you make this quicker?"

The guard froze and stared wide eyed when he clicked the phone off. He handed him a visitor's card, "He is on the 14th floor."

Seokjin thanked him and entered the building.

...

On the 14th floor, next to series of unoccupied cubicles, was the reception desk.

"How can I help you?", the guy asked Seokjin.

"Where's Taehyung?"

The receptionist flinched at the use of his boss's name. "He is in room MR-01.", he said pointing to the one right opposite to the desk. "However, he is in a meeting – "

Seokjin stormed towards the room while the receptionist jogged after him asking him to wait.

He pushed open the door to reveal the below scene.

A couple of men were seated in the couch, reading documents. Taehyung was standing behind a desk, in a crisp maroon suit, typing away on his laptop.

Jimin was the one talking, and he looked like he was addressing Taehyung, "- and you must take her out tonight. She'll love – "

"Jin.", Taehyung said his eyes wide. Jimin turned to look at the intruder.

The receptionist pushed Seokjin aside, "Sir, I tried to stop him – "

"Leave.", Taehyung said to the receptionist. Then he turned to the two men who were working on the documents oblivious to the commotion. "You two can also leave. We'll complete this later."

The men bowed and walked out of the door.

"Are you mad?", Seokjin asked him. "You can't suddenly throw people out of their jobs. He has a child, Taehyung-ie!"

Despite the anger that Seokjin was displaying, Taehyung couldn't help but smile just because he called him 'Taehyung-ie'.

"I am serious. You can't do that!", he repeated again.

"But he can, and he did.", Jimin muttered.

Taehyung raised his hand motioning Jimin to shut up. He moved away from his desk and closer to Seokjin, "He'll get his job tomorrow. I swear. It isn't a big deal, baby. I know the director and asked him for a favor."

The eldest one seemed to calm down, "Please don't do this. I can't repay you for all your help."

"Why? You don't have to, Jin-ah.", Taehyung said, concerned. "I am not doing this expecting anything in return. I owe you so much."

Seokjin awkwardly stood there when Jimin broke the silence. "Tae, we'll leave early now that the advisors had to leave. You can make it to the date."

Taehyung ignored him. "Can we talk tomorrow?"

He continued to stare at the elder waiting for a response.

Seokjin shook his head and muttered a thanks. He left but not before noticing the collection of Valentine's Day gifts piled all over Taehyung's desk.

"He will come around, won't he? I don't want to force him.", Taehyung whined and fell onto the couch.

The door opened again and Namjoon entered, "Was Seokjin here?"

Taehyung nodded, "You let him in?"

Namjoon chuckled, "Are you two back together?"

"No.", whined Taehyung again.

"Aw Tae. Don't be sad. I think he wants you back."

"Joonie! Really?", Taehyung squealed, his voice very hopeful because the one person who wasn't supporting their relationship from the beginning changed his mind.

"He told the guard that you were his husband."

Taehyung sat up in his couch, his eyes wider than saucers.

Jimin pulled him off the couch, "Your mum will be waiting, Tae. Let us go."

Taehyung was soaked in happiness as he followed his best friend out.

Seokjin on the other hand sat with a frown on his bed, tears spilling down wondering why the fuck was Taehyung going out on a date.

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