❝Am I a little too late to say it?❞
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Word Count: 1790

Requested by: opfusee for a jealous Taehyung scenario.

«NARRATION»

"This drama marks your debut in the acting field. What do you expect from the audience while they watch the show?" The interviewer asked Lisa, who politely smiled before replying, "It was a fun experience and our whole team has invested a lot of efforts to make this project possible. So we would only wish for the audience to sit back and enjoy the romcom."

"That was a great answer, indeed. And Jungkook-ssi, what was it like working with Lisa for the first time?"

"I'd say it was uh...a little awkward at first, because I am introverted and I feel conscious whenever I meet new people. But Lisa was sweet and approachable. We enjoyed a lot and got to know more about each other....so yes, it was definitely fun." Jungkook scrunched his nose cutely before he let a minuscule laugh.

"Alright, which moment would you treasure while working with each other?"

"There are many moments actually, so it's not easy to recount all of them at once. We...well, we tried to understand our actions and even practiced our lines and (we would) be the ones running around the set like little kids." Lisa started with the smile before Jungkook continued. "I think the most important element was that we shared a great chemistry on and off screen, so I would love to work with her again."

"How would you describe each other in one word?"

"Hmmm...Lisa is definitely gorgeous. But she's a lot more than the pretty looks, of course. She cracks up while we shoot and its a fun sight to watch the two of us forget and improvise our lines." Jungkook snickered, making Lisa a little flustered before she went on, "I think he's cute and funny once you know him. He can be a great comedian indeed. Apart from that, Jungkook cares a lot for everyone on set so there is a lot of qualities I can't squeeze into one word, haha."

The interviewer passed a warm smile enjoying the conversation. "Moving on to the last question for the day, many fans have expressed love for your roles in the drama and they wonder if the reel pairing can come true in reality as well. So Jungkook-ssi, would you consider dating in real life?"

Jungkook and Lisa awkwardly shifted in their seats as they passed hopeful glances at each other before Jungkook cleared his throat and let out a light laugh. "Well...I can't speak for her, about what she has a say in it. I would say she has been an amazing friend to me, though. We share so many things in common and if I were given a chance, well, I will consider it for sure."

"This interview is up already?" The members averted their heads at Jungkook who just stepped into the practice room after finishing his final shoot for the day. He looked over as his hyungs' eyes were glued to the television screen, keenly watching the interview from the past week.

"I taught my boy so well, this is the first time he has ever made me this proud." Seokjin faked a tear, ruffling Jungkook's hair as the latter cutely scrunched his nose.

"Ah by the way, Lisa texted me she'll be having lunch with us and she's reaching in some minutes." Jungkook added.

Whilst the other members were enthusiastic and proud of the maknae, Taehyung was rather silent and slightly envious as Jungkook observed. Taehyung was certainly proud of him; they shared a close bond after all and he would often pop in the sets sometimes to support the latter. But there lay a fact that he hid from everyone, even his heart lately — his feelings towards the maknae of blackpink and Jungkook's love interest in the show, Lisa.

"Hyung, you okay? You seem displeased." Jungkook pitched in, sitting next to him as Taehyung stuffed a piece of bread in his mouth. "Absolutely not!" He let in a muffled tone although his expression didn't go unnoticed by everyone in the room.

"I'm here oppa!" Lisa greeted as she walked in, carrying a dozen of snacks and takeout in two bags as she placed it on the table beside.

"Oh hi Lisa! Thanks for the treat, we've been starving for ages after Hobi hyung's strict practice."

"If I scold you, think about Lisa. This little being is a step ahead of me!" Hoseok hugged Lisa as she pouted.

"What was with the dating question hmm?" Jimin teased so did the hyungs as Lisa looked down and Jungkook scratched his nape. "There wasn't anything I could think of to dodge it, I mean its true she's amazing and talented and we're nice friends...."

"Fans ship you two a lot to say, what was the ship name again?" Yoongi recalled before checking in his phone.

"Ship? When did fans see you on a ship? You two went on a vacation?" Taehyung looked confused as everyone snickered at his innocence. Namjoon pitched in to explain. "Taehyung-ah, its not that ship. The other meaning of shipping means to imagine two people together in a romantic relationship and think that they will look good together. Like how fans love calling you and Jungkook as Taekook? Its the same like that, Jungkook is shipped with Lisa, its called LisKook I guess."

"You're right Joonie!" Hoseok added. "Lisa and Jungkook looked so cute together!" He added, reading the comments made by shipping accounts on social media."

"Jeez this is hilarious, just because Jungkook said something bout them on tv? Gross." Taehyung rolled his eyes with his remark making everyone laugh.

"Why, you like Lisa too?" Yoongi who rested on the couch lowered his gaze at Taehyung as he found himself at a loss of words.

"Uh...that is not what I meant. I'll just drop out from the conversation."

"No wait, I think Taehyung wanted to justify he's the better actor, didn't you?" Seokjin asked and Taehyung nodded looking for an excuse when Jungkook raised a brow of suspicion at him.

"Then how about we improvise a scene and decide who's the better actor? Lisa can decide who feels real with her." Jungkook suggested and they nodded.

"Keep it real with me." Hoseok rapped Lisa's verse from Really as Lisa giggled.

"So for the role playing, we will take the confession scene from our drama, where I am playing Sung Deok Mi and Jungkook plays Heo Yoon Jae. The scene is something is this...." Taehyung nodded, his eyes fixated on Lisa as she narrated the explanation.

"Camera rolling....and action!" Director Seokjin slapped the two arms of the clapboard as Jimin held his phone camera.

Taehyung, who had opted to go first, tried his best to stay still until Lisa stepped into the frame. He grew exceptionally quiet when his eyes fell on her, the feeling of falling in love for the first time replaying in his mind again and again.

The first time he saw her face as a newcomer performing Playing with Fire, he was certain fame would come knocking at her door. He remembered her speech she gave on behalf of her group and still remembered how cute she sounded back in the day. He also remembered the time she came to cheer her Jisoo unnie when she was paired with Taehyung as an emcee for another award show, when he was officially introduced to her.

The moment Lisa held his hand comfortingly sent shivers down his spine, his face flushed into a deep shade of scarlet. She led to him to the only bench at the practice room as if they were to pretend they were shooting this at an art museum. She rested her head on his shoulder and he secretly wished it was real.

"Yoon Jae—" Lisa was about to recite her line when Taehyung suddenly interrupted, intertwining his hand with hers.

"Am I a little too late to say it?" He said slowly, as the members and Lisa looked at him in shock, since the lines he was improvising weren't in the script, although they chose to remain silent.

"Am I too late to say that I love you?" He repeated, before his lips pressed against Lisa's forehead.

"I love you, Lisa." He cupped her face, staring deep into her eyes, without realising the subconscious roll of her real name from his tongue. It didn't matter anymore, because Lisa's heart was already rhythmically pacing up, beating hard against her chest.

"And Cut!" Seokjin clapped when Taehyung broke away from the trance, soon the horror of reality surged through his head as he saw the devilish smirk on his hyungs' lips.

"Hyung I—"

"Taehyung hyung, you're so good with the lines! You aced the expressions so well!!" Jungkook excitedly clapped as Taehyung got up, immediately hugging him.

"You did the scene that took me days to film with Lisa, it felt so real. I guess I know the secret to your acting."

"Huh?" Taehyung posed a frown and asked with a twisted brow, as Jungkook lowly whispered, "all of us know you like her hyung."

"N-no...that..." Taehyung tried to pry off an excuse as he didn't want to embarrass himself in front of his crush who stood right beside him.

"Come on, Taehyung-ah. You seriously thought we didn't know about it? That Lisa didn't have an idea that you liked her? Its so evident in your eyes, we have known you for years now that you can't lie from us." Namjoon added, wrapping his arm around Taehyung's shoulder.

"I think he still has an explanation to do." Lisa answered, her arms crossed as a bright smile adorned her face in the dim lighting of the room.

"Y-you knew all this while....?" Taehyung asked as Lisa nodded.

The other members slowly walked out of the room, letting them the privacy the two needed.

"But there is one thing you don't know yet." She added, taking a long stride to stand right in front of Taehyung.

She willingly stepped on her toes and pecked his lips before she shyly smiled.

"I love you too, Tae."

fin.

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[A/N]

The mentioned fictional characters are from the drama Her Private Life, it's a fun k-drama for those who haven't watched it yet. However the scene wasn't there in the drama, I just added it lmao.

I don't know if this scenario was good, because I had many second thoughts while writing it and I deleted the draft a number of times hehe.

Anyways here's a dose of jelly Taetae, I hope it doesn't flop :')
—Authornim.