Taehyung spent the next couple of days working on the poster for Jeongguk.

It wasn't a very taxing job, in fact, he'd say he actually enjoyed it so he doesn't mind spending some of his free time working on it. He especially cannot complain because of the fact that Jeongguk insisted that Taehyung should work on it at his penthouse so every time Taehyung needs something, Jeongguk would be quick to assist him. Plus, Jeongguk didn't want Jimin to find out that he asked Taehyung for help.

Jeongguk was also true to his word and was obedient whenever Taehyung requested for some hotteok. Taehyung would've felt guilty from the amount of times he asked Jeongguk to buy hotteok for him but he reassured himself that the guy is filthy rich so buying hotteok is probably something that Jeongguk doesn't even bat an eyelash to.

Unfortunately, Taehyung's little trips to Jeongguk's penthouse and his free hotteok finally came to an end.

The poster was something quick for him to finish and even though he wanted to draw it out so he can still have a reason to hang out with Jeongguk more often, he can't be selfish since the poster is something urgent and needed by the dance club as soon as possible.

Taehyung did help when the members of the dance team plastered multiple copies of the poster around the campus to advertise the dance showcase coming up.

During that time, Taehyung tried to stick with Jeongguk without being too obvious that he's following him around. Thankfully, Jeongguk never questioned him but Taehyung saw Jimin and Hoseok exaggeratedly winking at him whenever Taehyung and Jeongguk walk past them.

"You coming to the showcase?" Jeongguk asked after he and Taehyung finished plastering their posters.

"Are you kidding? Jimin will have my ass if I miss it," Taehyung replies.

They are now both walking towards the school cafeteria to grab something to eat after spending an hour of walking around to put up the posters. Jeongguk originally wanted to treat Taehyung and as tempting as a free food is, Taehyung declined the offer. He ended up feeling bad for making Jeongguk buy him so many hotteok for the past week.

The two of them quickly bought some cold drinks along with a few gimbap to fill their stomach. They found an empty table where they began to eat quietly.

A comfortable silence settled between them for a few moments until Jeongguk breaks it as he clears his throat to get Taehyung's attention.

"I like someone."

Taehyung abruptly stops eating, his gimbap hovering over his lips.

Jeongguk's sudden confession was like a bucket of ice being poured over his head, the cold clinging to his skin and making it feel numb.

Taehyung doesn't know why he suddenly feels a lump in his throat, trying to hold back the tears threatening to escape past his eyes.

"Really?" Taehyung finally manages to say, glad that his voice did not quiver.

Jeongguk doesn't notice the change in Taehyung's mood, the way his smile falters a little and the way his eyes are just a little bit glossier than it was a few moments ago.

Jeongguk smiles to himself and the sight should've made Taehyung's heart leap in fondness but he only feels it clench. The sudden thought of Jeongguk smiling so fondly like that because of someone else, someone he likes, hurts Taehyung more than he wants to admit.

Just like that, Taehyung realizes just how much Jeongguk really means to him that the thought of seeing him with someone else is something he can't think about without feeling pain deep in his chest.

"Yeah," Jeongguk says, responding to Taehyung's question earlier. Taehyung tries to swallow the lump in his throat. "I really like this person so much. I think I'm gonna go crazy."

Jeongguk says this with a ridiculous smile on his face. There's a faraway look in his eyes like he's lost in his thoughts and have forgotten Taehyung's presence completely.

It hurts but Taehyung tries his best to smile.

"Do you know how disgusting it is when you talk like that?" Taehyung says as a joke, chuckling to prevent himself from frowning or saying anything stupid.

Jeongguk finally looks at him, joining Taehyung as he starts laughing as well.

"Sorry, sorry," Jeongguk says. There's a smile that lingers even after they stopped laughing. "I just, I don't know. I guess I just wanted to let it out. I haven't told anyone."

Taehyung forces himself to smile again.

"Well, I'm very honored to be the first person to know that you're disgustingly in love," Taehyung says and at this point, he's not even sure what he's saying anymore. "Cheers?"

Jeongguk holds up his can of soda with a grin and clinks it against Taehyung's.

"Cheers."

Taehyung forces himself to forget his conversation with Jeongguk that day, burying it in his head, so deep that he would hopefully forgets all about it.

There's still a dull ache in his chest, as if Jeongguk just rejected him, and Taehyung hates it. He shouldn't be feeling like this. He should be happy because if he's being honest, it's the first time Taehyung has really seen Jeongguk looking so happy. This person he was talking about must really be someone special to him and Taehyung hates the fact that he doesn't feel very happy about it. It makes him feel like an ass.

Even after finding out this new information, Taehyung still can't help but like Jeongguk. Sure, Jeongguk indirectly confirmed that he and Taehyung would never date but it's difficult to just stop liking Jeongguk just like that.

Taehyung thinks that he deserves to enjoy his time with Jeongguk before Jeongguk is officially taken by someone else. He wouldn't let any of his negative thoughts affect the way he interacts with Jeongguk. At least, not for now.

When the day of the dance showcase arrived, Taehyung had almost completely forgot about his little heartbreak and was back to being himself again. Jimin was a little concerned for a while but Taehyung reassured him that he's alright.

"Is Yoongi hyung here yet?" Jimin asks for the millionth time. Taehyung swears he's about to lose his marbles.

"Jimin, give the poor man some time. He has a café to take care of," Taehyung says, massaging his head. Jimin just pouts at him before stomping over to Hoseok like a child. Taehyung chuckles at him.

"Hey, you made it."

Taehyung turns around and sees Jeongguk grinning at him.

Taehyung's grin falters and he feels his chest tighten just a tiny bit as his mind begins to remind him about the conversation that he already buried so deep. Fortunately, all this quickly flies out of the window as he finally lets himself focus on Jeongguk.

And holy fucking shit.

Jeongguk is wearing a black bomber jacket with little chains attached on the sleeves paired with a pair of tight, black ripped jeans that hug his thighs deliciously. Taehyung has seen those thighs without anything covering them back when they used to go to the gym. Knowing what they really look like underneath those pants, Taehyung's mind spins.

But what got Taehyung really hot and bothered is the loose muscle shirt underneath Jeongguk's opened bomber jacket. It's so loose and revealing that it simply leaves nothing to the imagination on how incredibly sexy his torso is. Taehyung also have seen him without a shirt a couple of times but that was when he hated Jeongguk's guts so he paid attention to the wrong things.

Taehyung hears Jeongguk clear his throat and immediately, he snaps out of his daze as he flushes in embarrassment.

"Yep, I made it. A shocker, really," Taehyung says, hoping that Jeongguk didn't notice that he was blanking out because he was too busy undressing him in his head. How fucking embarrassing. Get a grip, Taehyung, he tells himself.

They didn't get to talk much after that because Hoseok started to call the dancers to get ready. Taehyung gives them a shout of good luck! before leaving the backstage and grabbing a seat at the front among the audience.

Right before the performance begins, Taehyung spots Seokjin with Yoongi trailing behind him.

"Found this guy looking like a fish out of the water. He said he knows you and Jimin," Seokjin says as he takes the empty spot beside Taehyung on his left. Yoongi takes the spot on his right.

"Yeah, he's Jimin's boyfriend," Taehyung says, teasingly. He hears Yoongi grumble something under his breath but was pleasantly surprised when Yoongi didn't deny his statement.

"Am I the only who's still single?" Seokjin asks with a laugh and Taehyung joins him.

"Nah, you got me," Taehyung says, pouting dramatically.

Yoongi snorts beside him.

"Whatever you say, Jeongguk's boyfriend," Yoongi says with a slight smirk on his face. Taehyung immediately flinches at the comment. Not that he's repulsed by it but because he knows now that it's never going to happen.

"Shut up. He's not my boyfriend," Taehyung grumbles.

"Not yet," Seokjin says making Yoongi laugh.

Their conversation is cut off immediately when music began to filter through the speakers.

Loud cheers are immediately heard and on top of that is Taehyung screaming his lungs out. Seokjin laughs beside him before joining in. Yoongi tries his best to cheer while also trying to cover his ears from Taehyung and Seokjin screaming to avoid damaging his eardrum.

When the dance team began their performance, Taehyung suddenly quiets down as he immediately got captivated by the dance.

Hoseok is always the first one he notices, so eye-catching with his movements and the absolute joy on his face whenever he's dancing. Next is Jimin, so fluid with his movements and hitting every beat because he knows that his best friend pays attention even to the smallest details.

Lastly, Jeon Jeongguk.

Taehyung was already very aware that Jeongguk is an amazing dancer. From all the times that he watched them practice, Taehyung thought he'd be used to seeing Jeongguk dance now but boy, was he wrong.

Taehyung's eyes immediately focus on Jeongguk and he can't take his gaze off of him. His movements are sharp and smooth, so effortless and incredibly attractive. Jeongguk's outfit definitely doesn't help with the way that so much of his skin shows every time he spreads his arms because his muscle shirt is just so loose.

It was like Taehyung was caught in a trance because the next thing he knows, the performance is already over.

The cheers this time are even louder than it was in the beginning. Even Yoongi is smiling so wide when Taehyung took a quick glance at him.

"Fucking hell, remind me to come to all of your dance showcases from now on. That was incredible," Yoongi says, still grinning so wide. Jimin blushes at his comment and promises him that he would always be invited from now on. Jeongguk just fake gags at them while Hoseok laughs.

"Thanks team! That was a huge success!" Hoseok shouts so everyone would be able to hear him. The entire dance team cheers for themselves and for their leader who worked very hard.

"I think this calls for a celebration," Jeongguk says, a wide grin also plastered on his face. Taehyung suddenly remembers that this is Jeongguk's first dance showcase because he missed the last one when he broke his ankle. Taehyung can't help but smile fondly at the pure happiness on Jeongguk's face right now.

"What are you suggesting, rich boy?" Jimin says teasingly, making everyone laugh.

"How about a party at the biggest club in Itaewon?"

"My friend owns the club. I told him that we would all be coming over tonight so free drinks for everyone!"

The group immediately disperses at that, cheering loudly.

Jimin and Hoseok predictably go over the dance floor, dragging Jin and Yoongi behind them. Jimin turned around and motions for Taehyung to come with them but Taehyung knows better. He would only end up as a third wheel for the two couples. He appreciated the invite though.

That leaves Taehyung and Jeongguk together by the entrance of the club. Upon realizing this, Taehyung contemplated whether it would've been better to join the gross couples and be a third wheel rather than being stuck with Jeongguk who he doesn't really know how to act around with anymore due to the recent news about Jeongguk being in love with someone that is clearly not Taehyung.

"Hey, Kim, come here."

Taehyung turns around and sees Jeongguk with another man standing beside him.

"This is Eunwoo. He's the owner of this club."

Eunwoo is very tall, slightly taller than Jeongguk, and he's also extremely handsome that Taehyung has to blink his eyes a few times to confirm whether this man is actually real.

"Hi, I'm Taehyung. Thanks for the invite, by the way," Taehyung says with a polite smile. He extended his hand for a handshake after a second thought and Eunwoo takes his hand with a mirrored smile.

"Nice to meet you, Taehyung," Eunwoo says before they retract their hands.

After the quick introduction, Jeongguk returned his attention back to Eunwoo, smiling and talking animatedly. Jeongguk puts his arm around his friend and then the two of them turned around to leave. Taehyung is left standing near the entrance, staring after Jeongguk and Eunwoo's figures, which disappeared around a corner until Taehyung can't see them anymore.

Taehyung feels a sudden sinking feeling in his chest, realization dawning on him.

Eunwoo must be the person that Jeongguk likes.

With this new information, he doesn't feel like partying anymore. However, he figured that it would be too suspicious if he suddenly disappears. But if he tells Jimin he's going home first, Jimin would definitely worry about him and he might even go home with Taehyung.

So instead, Taehyung decided to hang around the bar. He orders a drink and told the bartender that his drink is on Eunwoo, which was understood immediately to Taehyung's relief.

He told the bartender to surprise him with his drink so when he received the cup handed to him, he wasn't really able to tell what's in it but downs it anyway.

The liquid passes through his throat smoothly but it left a pleasant burn behind it. There's also a sweet taste that came with it which Taehyung honestly enjoyed so he ordered some more, making the bartender smirk in satisfaction.

Taehyung wasn't sure how long he stayed sitting on the bar and drinking whatever the bartender have mixed for him but from what he can see, the club is much more crowded now compared to how it was when Taehyung and his friends first arrived.

He definitely lost all of his friends already, and hasn't even seen one of them ever since the group dispersed. He's not even sure if they're still here.

This doesn't stop him though, especially that he's about to cross the stage from being tipsy, where everything seems funnier than they should be and where he usually begins to start feeling so fucking horny.

But at least he can forget about Jeongguk and Eunwoo even for just a little while.

Taehyung thanks the bartender, his words slurring, making the bartender laugh. Taehyung giggles as well before he stands up from his seat to go to the dance floor. Now that he's horny, he might as well pick someone to take home for the night.

As soon as he doesn't have the support of the chair anymore, he immediately stumbles. But before he face plants on the floor, someone quickly grabs his shoulders.

"Had too much to drink?"

Taehyung looks behind him and is faced with Jeongguk who has a small grin on his face.

"I kind of went crazy with the free drinks," Taehyung says with a giggle. Nothing is funny but he feels like laughing.

Jeongguk shakes his head at him with a small smile before he rights Taehyung on his feet.

"Don't fall on me, Kim," Jeongguk says teasingly as they begin walking towards the dance floor.

I already fell for you, idiot, Taehyung thinks before he gets rid of the thought with an annoyed huff. Jeongguk turns to him with a questioning look but Taehyung ignores him.

The floor was packed already making it even hotter than it already was when Taehyung was at the bar. His long sleeved shirt is definitely soaked in sweat already, clinging to his skin uncomfortably. Thankfully, the material is thin so he doesn't feel too suffocated by it.

The alcohol he drank earlier made his muscles loose, making him sway to the sound of the music easily. Taehyung closes his eyes and lets the music guide his movements.

Suddenly, there's a pair of hands that ghosts over his hips from behind him. Taehyung opens his eyes slightly and turns his head around.

Taehyung is met with Jeongguk's dark orbs, staring at him so intensely that Taehyung almost melts on his spot.

When Taehyung doesn't push him away, Jeongguk immediately tightens his grip on Taehyung's hips. Jeongguk's touch is warm on Taehyung's already heated skin.

Taehyung is really drunk and really horny so his confidence heightened, making him circle his arms around Jeongguk's neck behind him to pull the other closer against his back. This action caused his shirt to ride up so now Jeongguk's palms are directly touching Taehyung's skin and it makes his head spin.

The song suddenly changes to something just a bit more sensual and Taehyung almost lets out an embarrassing sound from his mouth when Jeongguk pulls him against his chest even closer and then proceeding to grinding against Taehyung's ass.

The two of them stayed in that position, grinding against each other slowly, feeling every move and every touch in deep concentration despite their drunken state.

Taehyung has been making noises without a care, only loud enough so Jeongguk is the only one that can hear him. Jeongguk also does the same with his grunts and groans against Taehyung's ear, making him shudder every time he hears them.

Taehyung can feel that Jeongguk is already half-hard against him and he briefly wonders if the two of them would end up between the sheets tonight. The thought made him squirm in anticipation.

"Fuck," Jeongguk grunts when he grinds forward against the swell of Taehyung's ass. Taehyung's pants are clinging to him like a second skin and it both drives them mad.

"Fuck, I-I think I'm gonna tell him tomorrow," Jeongguk says, his grip on Taehyung's hips tightening.

Taehyung's mind is clouded from the alcohol and the heat of the moment so it's taking him a while to get what Jeongguk is trying to say.

"Hm? What's that?" Taehyung asks, not really interested about what Jeongguk is saying because his mind is a bit fuzzy.

"I'm going to confess to him tomorrow," Jeongguk replies.

As if there was a switch, Taehyung's mind begins to clear after Jeongguk's words.

Suddenly, the alcohol that he drank earlier that made him feel good just moments ago is now making him sick.

Suddenly, the room is suffocating even though a while ago Taehyung could still managed the heat in the room.

Suddenly, Jeongguk's body against his own feels wrong.

Taehyung doesn't even notice that his movements have slowed, making Jeongguk do the same.

"Hey, you alright?" Jeongguk asks, his brows furrowing in concern. Taehyung turns around fully with his body so now he's facing Jeongguk. He wraps his arms around Jeongguk's neck once again but this time, Taehyung is not standing very close to him.

Even though their pupils are still dilated from earlier, their movements have slowed down and they completely stopped grinding against each other, clearly affected by Taehyung's dampened mood.

"Remember that favor you still owe me?" Taehyung asks instead of answering Jeongguk's question.

Jeongguk seems confused for a moment and Taehyung watches as Jeongguk slowly remembers about the promise he made when Taehyung took care of him while he was injured.

"What about it?" Jeongguk asks.

"Can we do it tomorrow?" Taehyung says, and then he coughs to stop his voice from trembling. "Before you confess, treat me somewhere. Anywhere."

Jeongguk looks at Taehyung with a blank look so Taehyung is not sure what the other is thinking. Taehyung hopes that his face is not giving away anything, particularly the dejected and the jealous looks that he thinks must be showing on his face.

But then, Jeongguk is giving him a small smile. Taehyung blinks at him.

"Sounds perfect to me."

Taehyung suddenly hopes that the ground beneath him would open up and swallow him whole before the tears spill from his eyes.