Mafias Babybear (Taekook)

Club

Author's pov:

For the first time since Taehyung had come here, the breakfast table was enveloped in an unsettling silence. He glanced around, his eyes flitting over everyone seated at the table. The atmosphere was heavy, the usual lively banter replaced by an awkward stillness. His gaze finally settled on Jungkook, who sat beside him, absentmindedly pushing his spoon across his plate without actually eating.

Taehyung set down his own spoon and asked softly, "What's the matter?"

The question seemed to jolt everyone. Namjoon, caught off guard, choked on his food, prompting Seokjin to pat his back—perhaps a little harder than usual. Namjoon stammered, trying to regain his composure, "W-why do you ask, Taehyung? Did you notice something odd?"

Taehyung sighed, his eyes moving from one face to another. "Your eyes... they're red and puffy. You all look tired, and no one's acting like themselves. And you," he pointed at Jungkook, "you haven't said a word all morning."

The group exchanged uneasy glances, and Hoseok forced a chuckle, breaking the tension. "We've just been busy with work, that's all. Not much sleep last night." The others nodded in agreement, but Taehyung's instincts told him otherwise.

Jungkook offered a small smile and returned his focus to his untouched plate. Seeing this, Taehyung's shoulders slumped slightly. He reached over, taking the spoon from Jungkook's hand, who looked at him in surprise. Taehyung poked a piece of pancake with the fork and held it up.

"This is how you eat," he said with a playful smirk. "You were playing football on your plate."

Jungkook let out a chuckle, and the tension in the room lightened as the others joined in. Taehyung's cheeks flushed with a soft red as he sheepishly smiled, relieved to see the hint of warmth return to Jungkook's eyes. Instead of taking the spoon back, Jungkook leaned in and took the bite, the small gesture bringing a sense of normalcy back to the table.

"Okay, as planned, party tonight to celebrate our new couple!" Jimin announced with a wide smile, though it faltered slightly as he glanced at Jungkook, who seemed lost in thought. Taehyung smiled, but his joy dimmed a little as he noticed Jungkook's distant expression.

"Yahoo! Finally, a much-needed break!" Hoseok shrieked with happiness, doing a little dance, while Yoongi face-palmed, and Seokjin laughed, leaning his head against Namjoon's shoulder.

"Alright, everyone be ready by 8. We're hitting the club—Neon Oasis," Jimin shared the details, and the room erupted in cheers. But Taehyung sighed softly, fidgeting with his fingers, something that didn't escape Jimin's notice.

"What's the matter, Tae? Do you have any ideas or a different place in mind? We can change the venue if you want," Jimin offered, concerned.

Taehyung hesitated before replying

 "No, no, it's just that... I've never been to a club before. I'm not really a club or pub vibe kind of guy... but I'll go, with you all." His confession made everyone coo over him, and for the first time in a while, Jungkook looked at him, reaching out to hold Taehyung's hand, making him smile.

"You'll like it, I'm sure," Seokjin assured, and Taehyung nodded, glancing at Jungkook, who also gave him a reassuring nod.

With the plans set, the group began to disperse. Jimin, Hoseok, and Namjoon left, mentioning they had some deals to finalize, while Yoongi got to work hacking accounts of their latest enemy. Seokjin excused himself, saying he needed some rest before the night out. Jungkook had already retreated to the study room earlier, leaving Taehyung alone in his room.

As Taehyung sat on his bed, boredom started to creep in, but his mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Jungkook and the others' strange behavior, especially Jungkook, who seemed so lost lately, he sighs as he walks in bedroom balcony, he still has to decide what he would wear for tonight party yet he was not in mood , he leans his body against the railing as he watches the sky, blue and grey.....before he could walk in another lane of thought a strong arms wrapped around his waist and a smile immediately makes it on his lips.