✨12✨

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"Goddamn, that's a sight. Got me thinking of all the wrong things, Tae!"

That was the first thing Jimin said as soon as he walked into Taehyung's room who stood in front of the mirror applying his lip balm. He pressed his lips together evening the lip balm and checked his profile from all angles.

Once finished, he turned towards his best friend. "How do I look?"

Jimin watched him from head to toe. His black hairs were styled into lazy waves which fell over his forehead bringing the lighter shades of his beautiful eyes to light. It wasn't the depth of his eyes actually that grabbed attention but the stars that floated in the chocolate pools.

Pink plump lips and the honey skin with a tan that made him appear slightly darker than he actually was... For some reason, his jawline appeared sharper. Or it had always been so edgy? Jimin couldn't pinpoint.

Taehyung looked so beautiful. But of course, that wasn't Jimin's style of complimenting.

His eyes trailed down Taehyung's body, taking in the smooth skin visible through the see through white shirt. The small floral pattern hid his nipples very strategically leaving almost nothing to imagination. The shirt was tuck in light blue jeans which fit him perfectly highlighting the right curves.

Jimin tilted his head.

"With those curves and that shirt, you're practically begging me to stare." He pointed his index finger at his cousin, his eyes narrowed in suggestion. "You just want a compliment or something more?" he suggested tipping his head slightly towards his dick.

Taehyung laughed at the comment. "Stop bragging and tell me, douchebag!"

"You look good."

"Just good?"

"If I say fuckable, you will again say am bragging. What I am supposed to say, princess?"

"You can use some normal words. Maybe try beautiful. It sounds good." Taehyung threw him a snicker and went to have another look at himself.

Jimin just rolled his eyes. "Let's just go now. You get enough attention without any drama."

Taehyung beamed brightly. "But we love drama."

"Since when?"

"Since today." Taehyung picked up his phone and small bag and slung it to one side. Placing his hand on Jimin's shoulder, he kissed the his cheek. "Let's go."

Jimin wiped his cheek with a dramatic sigh, grumbling as they walked out. "Ugh, you and your lipstick kisses. Just because you're pretty doesn't mean I want that all over my face."

"That's lip balm. Not a lipstick." He corrected. "Anyway... thanks for the gift. I really loved it." He pointed towards his shirt. Jimin just glanced at the said fabric and shrugged. "You are welcome. It really suits you...."

Taehyung's eyes brightened. "Thanks." He looked around the house which appeared silent for the first time in days as they walked down the stairs. "Where's everyone."

"They must have already left."

Taehyung nodded. The two boys bid bye to the women who were still sitting around the dining table talking about God knew what. Oh wait, Taehyung knew what. His birthday. It's the day after tomorrow.

Don't they bore of discussing the same thing over and over again.

Ugghh....

As soon as Taehyung walked down the stone pavement into the sand, he cursed annoyed as the grains filled his sneakers. He tried to shake it away as the two walked with Jimin talking something about a hilarious comment on his post.

The house was merely twenty-five meters away from their place. Taehyung could see the colorful lights twinkling. The music grew louder as both of them reached there in no time.

First step into the house was a step to another world.

Lights flickered in hues of blue and purple and red, casting playful shadows everywhere, while the bass of the music vibrated the ground beneath feet, crawling up Taehyung's legs like a pulse. Golden lamps scattered around the place just added to the vibe.

Taehyung watched everything in awe.

Half-naked bodies were everywhere--- A group shouting and hollering about a game of beer pong at the trampoline, girls in skimpy bikinis sprawled over the edge of the pool, some girls laughter spilling out as they swayed their hips in sync with the music.

Couples were pressed against walls, lips locked in messy kisses while others took over the dance floor, grinding shamelessly against each other. The air reeked of spilled alcohol, saltwater, and teenage recklessness, and Taehyung could feel the pulse of it all thudding against his.

"Damn," he gasped, his eyes scanning the crowded place. "Jake-or Lake, whatever his name is-knows how to throw a party."

Jimin smirked looking around, eyeing almost naked girls. "Told you this would be worth it." He looked at Taehyung. "Get yourself a drink.... I'll see you."

Taehyung looked at him narrowly, but Jimin only winked and walked away leaving his best friend standing there alone. Taehyung watched his retreating figure disappearing in crowd.

Is that why he brought Taehyung there? To abandon?

Wasn't he the one who was desperate to take Taehyung to the party. Whatever.

The boy rolled his eyes and looked around.

He really needed a drink if he was going to stay there.

Making his way through the crowd with much difficulty, he walked over to the bar where a bartender was flirting with the girls who giggled. Taehyung took a quick glance for drinks grabbing the bartender's attention.

"Hey... You need help?"

Taehyung looked at him only to find the other's brown eyes watching him intently, his gaze drifting down Taehyung's body momentarily before it met his eyes again.

He must not be any older than twenty-two, had that California vibe about him. Messy, wavy hairs. Blue eyes. Sharp jawline and fair skin. The kind of guy girls crush at. Taehyung smiled at him. "Thank you. I was looking for something... less strong."

"Less strong?" The bartender questioned, his eyebrows flying up slightly in amusement. He forgot the girls. Taehyung had all of his attention now.

"Yeah...." He still nodded a bit unsure. "Beer or something. But I guess that was a very unusual demand. Sorry... my bad!" He gave an apologetic smile looking around at the bar again.

The bartender laughed grabbing Taehyung's attention. Taehyung looked at him with a raised eyebrow to which the other just shook his head. He picked up a can of beer from somewhere down the bar and placed it in front of the other.

Taehyung looked in between the beer and the bartender who grinned. "From my personal stuff." He leaned over the bar to whisper. "Don't tell anyone we have that." He pulled back giving a charming smile.

His deep voice just hit the right notes and the man knew it. Taehyung tilted his head slightly amused. "I thought you were judging me."

"Judging?" He gasped. "Never..." He made a holy cross dramatically making Taehyung laugh. "I just wanted to know why a beauty like you would want to stay sane. I mean... Anyone would be ready to take care of you..." he gave a shrug.

Taehyung smiled picking up the can of beer and looked at the bartender. "Thanks for that... and the compliment as well." he added suggestively. The handsome bartender just gave a nod.

"You are welcome. By the way... am Alex." he offered his hand.

Taehyung took a glance at his hand only to smile. Shaking it, he looked back at the other. "Taehyung."

"Taehyaang?"

"No... It's no 'a'... it's kinda 'u'... Taehyu- ah! Just call me Tae..."

"Tae is it then..." He gave a dip of his head. "You look sexy, Tae."

"Tha-" Taehyung started but stopped when someone came to stand beside him. He looked at the man only to find his uncle refilling his drink. Taehyung's mind stopped processing for a minute.

Once done, Jungkook glanced at the bartender, to Taehyung whose mind had stopped working... and back to the bartender. "Words are an insult to beauty... you know. You should learn complimenting better."

"Sorry?" Alex questioned. Jungkook looked at him for a moment only to shrug. He took a sip of his drink; his eyes trained at Taehyung. He licked his lips and raised his drink in acknowledgement.

It was just a moment of staring where Taehyung just watched him with his puppy eyes, his lips parted in disbelief before Jungkook smiled knowingly and walked away from there.

That's when Taehyung came back to his senses. He didn't know his uncle would be there.

Fuck! This party suddenly became 10000x interesting.

He glanced towards Alex who was saying something. Taehyung gave him an apologetic smile. "I need to go, Alex... thank you so much for the drink."

"But-" The other started but stopped when he saw Taehyung already walking away. "Will I see you later?" He asked from behind.

Taehyung raised his drink without turning back. "See you around...."

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Uncle Jeon is being so hot and for what??? I couldn't stop myself from squealing literally when he said that 🤌😭

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