Effect

㉗Look Who's Talking

 
Taehyung acted strange after the intense moment between them, and he was aware of it. He wanted Jeongguk too much. He couldn't get enough of him. It was like he was obsessed with him. He had never felt like this before and the fear these feelings brought with them gripped at his heart and gnarled his stomach.

Was it because he was having sex with a guy? Or was it because simply that guy was Jeongguk? He was completely lost about the overwhelming feelings and he didn't know what to do about them.

He decided not to discuss it with the younger. Why talk about something he couldn't understand himself? So when he came back from the bathroom, he smiled and pressed a soft kiss on his forehead. He said he was okay, he asked him not to worry, and he said it was absolutely amazing. And Jeongguk thankfully grinned at his words and engulfed him in a tight hug.

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The next day, Taehyung stopped by the younger's house to give him a ride to school. He knew how much he hated taking the bus so he wanted to surprise his baby. Yes, his baby. Maybe Jeongguk didn't know it but he was his baby. He was his.

The younger was overjoyed to see his car outside of his house. He showered him with kisses while saying thank you over and over again, and Taehyung could only chuckle and feel an ocean of warmth undulate within him at his actions.

 
Upon reaching close to school, Taehyung discerned that his usual parking spot was taken, and he reluctantly drove closer to the school gates and parked there. And the moment they stepped out of the car, they froze as they were greeted by a surprised Mrs. Han.

"Mr. Kim, good morning," she chirped, completely ignoring the younger.

"Good morning." He forced his lips to spread into an affable smile, and he headed to the gates.

"I see you brought Jeonggukie to school."

"Yes, I did."

"Isn't it unusual? You know, for teachers to give rides to their students."

"I recently moved to a house that's close to Jeongguk's, so I thought to give him a ride. Is that a problem?"

"No problem. You two must be close," she stated with a high-pitched chuckle that made Taehyung groan mentally.

He chose to cast her another smile. "Well, we'll get going now." Taehyung resumed his way without waiting for a response. He registered that Jeongguk trailed behind him even after they entered the building and swiveled to face him abruptly. "You can't follow me around in school."

A sulky heaviness painted creases over his forehead and pulled his features down. "I'm sorry. I didn't realize I was following you."

Hearing his mumbling voice, Taehyung reached out to pat his shoulder, only to halt midway as Jeongguk jolted away from his touch. Their eyes met, and a moment of stillness flowed by before Jeongguk pivoted and slouched off. A subdued, trembling sigh fell from Taehyung's lips as he ducked his head. You didn't have to be this curt, you idiot. While scolding himself mentally, he strolled to the teacher's lounge.

 

"Oh no, what happened again?" Jimin taunted once Jeongguk walked into the classroom.

"What do you mean?"

"You're sulking again."

"Just having a bad day."

"Why? Did you come by bus?" Seokjin asked.

"Yeah," Jeongguk lied. What was he supposed to say? He didn't even know why he was sulking in the first place. He caught Namjoon entering the classroom and sprang up, scurrying to him.