OBLIVIOUS

2

The party and karaoke was a success with all of them drunk to the brim. Everyone was enjoying themselves and learning new things about each other, one being that they can't sing.

At the corner of the karaoke room, Jimin and Hobi started having a fist fight after a casual and playful bout. They were having a discussion about which type of alcoholic drink is the best.

Without giving any attention to whatever was going on in the room, Jin was sitting silently, sipping his 3rd drink of the evening.

''Are you having fun?'' Taehyung asked everyone in a very casual tone, making everyone ease up and smile ear to ear. He had a half full pitcher of beer in his right hand and a mic on the other.

''Are you having fun, Jin?'' he smiled fondly, looking directly at Jin, making him alarmed on hearing his name.

''Yes sir''

''Call me Taehyung''

''What, really? Can I do that?''

''It's alright because I'm younger than you, now come let's dance.'' Tae requested pulling Jin's hand gently.

''I'm sorry but this closed karaoke is making me sweat a lot, also I get really sweaty while I drink. Wait I also am in my work clothes. It was tiring...''

''It's not.'' Jin got interrupted.

''What's not?''

The MD brought his face closer to Jin's and gave a small sniff, ''It's not a bad smell.''

Jin stiffened in his seat, eyes wide and unable to say anything.

Taehyung smiled a little, an honest smile, not knowing Jin's condition after the act.

Jin was confused. He didn't know what's going on but it might be normal for colleagues, he thought.

"Let's sing a duet, you can select the song."

"What? I don't know anything about songs, I just know baby shark." Jin whispered the last part and Tae smirked a little.

"That'll do." Tae said without getting shocked, the whole time staring at the screen and searching for the said song.

They enjoyed singing baby shark a little too much and their moods were lifted. Soon after Tae chose a melancholic track.

Surprisingly Taehyung was a genius when it came to singing, he had a raspiness in his voice which calmed everyone down. Even the little boys stopped fighting when Tae started his first verse. Jin stood there listening to the melodious song and a smile emerged out of his gloomy and tired face. He kept on staring at the owner of the voice and gave an encouraging shout.

Taehyung kept his eyes closed, engrossed in the song. He received lots of cheers when he finished his song, even the staff was satisfied.

They sang multiple songs, mostly Taehyung did. After having sung to his heart's content he decided to take a break and order the delicacies for the night.

"You have a beautiful voice, Taehyung. It was so soothing and calmed me down" Jin said, his eyes twinkling.

"Thanks Jin, you too don't sound bad, actually it was kind of cute when you sang do do do." Taehyung said shifting a little towards Jin and placed a hand over his.

Jin took a sip of his whiskey and started filling his mouth up with lots of meat, not looking up from his plate.

When everyone was tired and sleepy they decided to leave for the night. Next few minutes were spent gathering all team members and arranging a taxi for them.

''Guys it was a great night please go home safely and do not drink and drive.''

''You too Sir. Goodnight''

''How are you going?'' Tae asked Jin

''I'll take the bus from here''

Taehyung pointed at his watch and jin glanced at it in shock.

''Oh sshit how.. how will I get home , there are no buses at this hour.''

Jimin and Hobi came singing a weird song, hand in hand almost tripping on the cold hard ground.

''Let's go go to the convenient store now''

''Or the bank''

''Or your house'' Jin suggested to both of them.

''There are no more taxis around, all of you hop on in my car, I'll give you a ride.'' Tae said generously.

''Oh wow, thank you so much sir, you are so generous''

''It's alright get in.''

They got inside the car, Jin couldn't really take a look at what brand of car it was, but it looked expensive. He was worried about puking and regretting later so he was being extra careful getting in.

Tae sat on the seat beside the driver, hobi, jimin and jin were well adjusted at the back.

Jin was tired and rested his head on Jimin just to see if he could stop his head from spinning.

In the rear view mirror Jin saw a pair of eyes resting on his. It didn't go away when Jin blinked. He was sure he saw those eyes somewhere before. But ignoring it, he quickly wanted to return home and have a good night's sleep.