Once Upon A Fairytale

Mischievous Dog

Author notes at the end

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Taehyung was feeling a little stiff and sore as he walked. In addition to his palm and knees there were other bruises beginning to make themselves known around his back and sides.

He placed a hand against his hip, rubbing his way around to his stomach to ease some of the discomfort when he realised his jacket was feeling a bit on the light side. His hand dove into his pocket and he let out a groan when he found it empty.

"Crap..." he said, stopping in his tracks.

He sucked in a sharp breath then skimmed his fingers urgently over the skin of his collar, exhaling only when he located the chain of his teardrop necklace.

At least he didn't lose that.

His wallet though...

It must have fallen out when he'd tripped over his new sidekick. The dog, who was now looking at him... with judgement in his eyes. Probably wondering why he'd stopped.

Were dogs usually that expressive?

He twisted a little to look behind him. "Should we go back?" Taehyung contemplated aloud and for some reason this made the dog balk unhappily as if he'd understood him.

Taehyung quickly pushed the crazy idea out of his mind.

He's a dog, Taehyung. Of course he doesn't understand you!

The wind suddenly picked up, making the fallen leaves around them pirouette into the air and the dog grew even more agitated at this. His nostrils flaring and back arching in alarm, which put Taehyung on edge.

He glanced back at the dark recesses of the park once more, biting his lip. "Leave it, Taehyung," he uttered to himself. "Just leave it."

Turning back around, he started speed walking, while the dog threw suspicious looks over its shoulder and skirted around every bush they passed like it were going to eat him.

After about five minutes they reached the footpath across the road to his work, located just opposite the park. The dog seemed a bit shell-shocked to see all the traffic and buildings. Sticking closely to Taehyung as they crossed the street and headed to the restaurant via the back alley staff entrance.

Taehyung went in, leaving the alley door open and the dog outside then headed for his locker. He'd just pulled it open when, Solar, one of the waitresses, cornered him.

"Tae! Where have you been? I've been covering for you and-" she began, but then gasped and grasped has wrist. "-your hand! You're bleeding."

She tried to touch it but Taehyung pulled away so she couldn't irritate the wound.

"It's not a big deal." He turned around and shrugged out of his jacket. "What's it like out there?"

The blonde let out a discontented sound and leaned against the lockers beside his. "A complete bitch. All the business men and couples are out in full force, and Chefs on the rampage about every little thing," she sulked.

Taehyung closed his locker and opened another, pulling out a first aid kit. "Sounds about right," he grumbled as he placed it on a nearby counter.

Solar looked around discreetly then leaned toward him. "I've broken two wine glasses so far and Chefs already said he's gonna dock them out of my pay. Did the same thing to Hani for dropping a full plate of sushi. Pretty soon we're gonna be paying him to work here," she complained lowly and Taehyung grimaced.