"You're so cute. You're so cute. Oh my gosh, you're so cute." You cooed at Yeontan for the hundredth time today, snuggling the Pomeranian close to your chest.
Jungkook rolled his eyes, regretting that he didn't speak up and object last month when Taehyung asked the band and staff if they were okay with him bringing his dog on tour. At the time, Tannie seemed like a minor enough addition to the BTS entourage, but as it turns out, that tiny dog could make a big impact.
Back in the golden days, approximately three weeks ago, whenever you were done with Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook's makeup, you would hang out with the maknae before performances. It wasn't like there was much to do backstage, but the two of you always enjoyed each other's company while joking around, watching videos, or just playing games on your phones.
Sadly, nowadays, the second Jungkook would open his eyes after you applied his setting spray, you would already be halfway across the dressing room headed towards Taehyung and Yeontan. He wanted to be understanding of this new one-track mind of yours, but honestly, the idol was beginning to lose his patience.
For the past year, he had you mostly to himself. Though you were friendly with all the group members, the fact that Jungkook was the same age as you helped the two of you develop a friendship rather quickly. However, it didn't take long for him to realize that he fancied you as something more. Once that happened, he became especially greedy with your attention and was rather hostile whenever the other members interrupted his time with you or attempted to participate.
Unfortunately, there was no stopping you now that Yeontan was here. It's not like he could just force you to quit doting over the new furry object of your affection, and he wouldn't have wanted to if it weren't for the dog's owner. Jungkook would have been perfectly happy hanging out with you and Tannie, but Taehyung was always there as well, and he couldn't stand the way the older member was beginning to look at you. It was too similar to the way he's always looked at you.
In recent days, Jungkook found himself not even bothering to talk to you guys. He had hoped you would notice and make an effort to check on him, but that had yet to happen. Instead, he was just left to sulk nearby and eavesdrop on your conversations.
"Can I really?" You asked eagerly, eyes wide and shining as if your biggest wish was about to be granted.
Jungkook would have thought you looked cute had you not been looking up at Taehyung with those eyes. Under these circumstances, the sight made him want to punch something and then drive to the nearest animal shelter to adopt a dog.
Taehyung nodded, reaching over to your lap to ruffle the top of Yeontan's head. "Yeah, we'd love the company. I usually take him out really late though when there's not as many people around, so are you okay with twelve?"
"Twelve's perfect." You grinned, knees bouncing with excitement. "I'm never asleep by then anyways."
It was almost endearing how easily you were delighted. Still, Jungkook didn't appreciate that the two of you now planned to spend even more time together, as if the hour before concerts and other scheduled events wasn't enough already.
Pretending that he hadn't been listening this entire time, Jungkook interrupted your conversation from the edge of the couch you were all sitting on. "What are you guys doing?" He asked, scooting closer to Taehyung so that he felt included.
The sudden disruption made Taehyung flinch slightly. "Uh, nothing much." He stumbled over his words, a bit startled by the inadvertent aggression in Jungkook's tone. "I just invited Y/N to join Tannie and me on our walk tonight."
Jungkook eyed both of you in disapproval, for once saying what was on his mind...at least partially. "Do you guys really think that's a good idea?"
"Why wouldn't it be?" You asked with a pout.
"I always bring a bodyguard, so it should be fine." Taehyung assured him.
"I don't mean that." Jungkook said, rolling his eyes. "The issue is you could get photographed, and I don't think our publicist would appreciate having to explain why Kim Taehyung is alone with a girl after midnight."
Jungkook bit his bottom lip to suppress a victorious smirk when Taehyung opened and closed his mouth, clearly stumped by the predicament brought up by the maknae.
"That's okay." You said, a hint of disappointment in your voice. "Jungkook's probably right. We shouldn't risk it just so I can spend more time with Yeontan. I already hog him enough as it is."
Jungkook hated seeing your sad smile, but what he did was for your own good as well as his. If rumors started about you and Taehyung, Big Hit would most definitely fire you. This was one of the reasons he's never even acted on his own feelings for you...which is a decision he was beginning to question now that it seemed as though Taehyung wasn't maintaining the same boundary.
This fear was reinforced when Jungkook's seemingly foolproof meddling backfired with a new suggestion from Taehyung. "How about you just come to my room after I walk Tannie?"
Knowing Taehyung, the invitation was mostly innocent, but Jungkook's eyes still widened in horror. "No!" He rushed to interject before you could answer. "I have a better idea."
You and Taehyung turned to Jungkook, waiting for him to elaborate. His eyes moved back and forth around the room, avoiding your stare as he tried to think of an impromptu solution quickly. "What if I go with you guys? That way you won't even have to change your plans, and if we do get photographed, it's not a big deal." He shrugged nonchalantly even though his heart was racing. "They can't make as many assumptions about Y/N if we're all there together."
"Not a bad idea, Jungkookie." Taehyung said, giving the maknae a pat on the back.
But Jungkook didn't care about what his hyung thought and was instead searching your eyes for a reaction, which he immediately regretted because what he saw made his heart clench. It was only there for a split second, but he could have sworn that you frowned before forcing a smile when you spoke. "Sounds like a plan."
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