Taehyung isn't oblivious. He is well aware that he can be.. less than nice.. in the workplace. Truly though, it isn't like he enjoys being an ass. Simply, he's worked very hard to get to the position he's in. Working the Bangtan Bomb up from just a measly online blog up to the largest magazine in all of South Korea...it's something that doesn't come by cutting corners and minuscule mistakes. 

His motto, as a writer and appreciator of literature..every typo counts. Every single one. Which is why, you can imagine his frustration whenever first thing in the morning, a proof of the front page for next month's issue is brought to him and in the tiny box in the lower corner, instead of it saying KRW next to the sale price it says KPW. Fucking idiots. 

He throws the proof onto the guy's desk. Name is Yoon, has been an employee of the Bangtan Bomb for 2 years now. There is absolutely no reason why something as small as this, should still be happening. Yoon stares up from his computer screen, face looking as if he's preparing to be screamed at whenever Namjoon makes his way over. 

"Taehyungie.." he speaks, voice firm and Taehyung clenches his jaw. Eyes rolling as he looks away from Yoon and in the direction of his brother. 

"Hyung, I'm busy." 

"I could see that, about to bite his head off. What happened?" he points to the proof and Yoon scrambles to hand it to him. Namjoon tsks and hands it right back. 

"Fix the mistake. You've been here long enough that these things shouldn't be happening. Don't disappoint again, got it?" he speaks as he laces an arm around Taehyung's shoulders and walks him back to his office. 

Taehyung pouts "I don't appreciate you undermining me in front of my staff Joonie." As he takes his seat

"We've got bigger fish to fry kid. The Seoul Herold just put out an article about us. Calling our reporters biased and saying we only cover stories that are convenient for us. A lot of people are talking about it and our sales already went down this morning. Not by much but enough that it made marketing call me." 

Taehyung slams a fist on his desk in irritation "Of course and it is just going to play right into their hands the fact that we lost all of the ISAC content. Looking like we chose not to cover it even though they know damn well we were there with a plethora of reporters. FUCK!" he shouts and Namjoon is about to speak whenever the door to Taehyung's office opens and in walks a tall man that he recognizes on the spot as his best friend. 

He's sporting a grin that reaches his eyes as he walks towards Taehyung with a paper cup in hand.

"Um?" Namjoon questions as he places the cup on Taehyung's desk. 

"Goodmorning, Taehyung-ssi. Jimin-ssi sent me this morning, he was caught up with some issues in the publishing department. Jeon Jungkook." his voice is sweet, his smile doesn't falter even a bit as he bows a full 90 degrees and then extends a hand for Taehyung to grab. 

Taehyung's eyes are wide. He's absolutely speechless. Certain, 1000% certain that he has never laid eyes on a more attractive man in his life. He reaches a hand out quickly to take Jungkook's. "Oh, um," he coughs "It's nice to meet you. Thanks for bringing my-"

"Caramel frappucino with double extra caramel, extra milk and extra whipped cream.." he winks "basically drowning the coffee taste in sugar" 

Taehyung blushes. Namjoon's eyes are wide because his brother, who just ten minutes ago had his jaw clenched so tight he could have cracked a tooth, is sitting here. Fucking Blushing because of his bestfriend. 

"Perfect.. thank you Jungkook-ssi." Taehyung smiles shyly, locking eyes with the man who is still standing in front of him. He takes notice to the round glasses perched on the slope of his nose perfectly. Wonders if they're real or just for aesthetic. Either way he figures he doesn't mind, it's evident even through the lens that Jungkook's eyes are vibrant and beautiful. Taehyung thinks he could certainly get lost in them if he stares long enough. "Um, what department do you work for again?" he asks and Jungkook smiles awkwardly, hand reaching back to rub his neck 

"I kinda just started today, Jimin-ssi sent me straight to you first thing when I got here" he says and Taehyung's eyebrows rise in interest. 

"Hmm, would you mind doing some running for me today?" he asks and now Namjoon is really speechless because Taehyung doesn't let anyone other than Jimin handle any of his tasks. 

Taehyung must notice the puzzled expression on Namjoon's face because he gestures with his eyes for Namjoon to leave the room which he does with an eyeroll. 

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"Park Jimin" 

"Ah, Joonie-hyung, morning!" he shouts happily and Namjoon squints his eyes at him

"What the hell is Kook doing running arrands for Tae?" 

"Holy shit! He didn't kick him out?! Damn, Hobi-hyung was right." he smirks "Wait, you know the guy?" 

Namjoon rubs his hand over his face in irritation "Yeah, considering he's been my best friend for years. What the hell?! Why is he here?!"

"Look, I need someone to take my place and Taetae was never gonna give anyone else a shot so Hobi gave me the idea of forcing someone into my place. It helps of course that he's major eye candy" he winks and Namjoon just shakes his head in disbelief, leaving in hopes of finding Jungkook in the midst of whatever arrand Taehyung has him on. 

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Whenever Jungkook leaves Taehyung's office for the third time today, the man leans back in his chair and lets out a loud groan. He's already almost out of tasks and normally he would let Jimin fuck around for the rest of the afternoon but he really wants to keep Jungkook working. Simply because he wants to set a high standard of expectancy for a new employee of course.. not at all because he likes the way Jungkook's voice drops an octave when he speaks to him or the way his nose scrunches up into a smile whenever Taehyung compliments him for a job well done. 

Nope. Not at all. 

He's still staring at the ceiling so he doesn't see his door open nor does he see Jungkook walking towards him, large shopping bag in hand. 

"Taehyung-ssi, I think I got the right size in everything." he says as he hands over the bag. 

Taehyung feels his throat swell up as words try to come out "Yeah-um-thanks-um also, no-uh-no need for the honorifics. Just Taehyung is fine... or-uh even Tae if you want-I mean-I'm pretty laid back-so-uh-HA" he laughs awkwardly and wants to punch himself because if Jungkook's smug grin is anything to go by, he totally knows Taehyung thinks he's hot. great. 

"What's next on the list, Taehyung?" he says, coy and Taehyung hates the way his cheeks heat up hearing the way the syllables of his name roll of of Jungkook's tongue. 

"Um.. actually.. would you join me for lunch? I um-like to get to know my employees. Especially ones who will be working closely with me." he coughs following his words as he stands up. Placing his hands in the pockets of his slacks and walking towards the door, gesturing with his head for Jungkook to follow. 

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Jungkook is confused. Really. Hoseok made it clear that Taehyung the boss is a huge ass hole. So he's incredibly confused whenever Taehyung politely asks for every thing that Jungkook needs to do, even more so confused whenever Taehyung stutters through his sentences, but this?? Taehyung opening the passenger side door of his  car for Jungkook to enter, surely takes the fucking cake. 

Jungkook is used to being the one doing the wining and dining...he also certainly had the idea that Taehyung would've been the type to like being spoiled himself. Seeing as he's so fucking pretty. He doesn't think about that though..because Taehyung is his boss and this is a work lunch. 

He doesn't let himself think about the fact that Taehyung's feet have bumped into his own a couple times since they took their seats at the table. He also doesn't let his mind dwell on the way Taehyung's tongue darts out to moisten his lip everytime Jungkook speaks. 

No, definitely not. 

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"So, Jungkook, what made Jiminie hire you? He isn't normally one to hire anybody." Taehyung asks, wondering if Jimin had an ulterior motive behind this new employee. Perhaps a love interest? Not that he'd mind. Of course not, Jimin has always had good taste in men afterall. 

"I actually just met Jimin-ssi today as well. My friend Hoseok  recommended me for the job. I've been looking for something to supplement my part-time work at BigHit-" Jungkook pauses because he notices Taehyung's eyes widen as he speaks "You know Hobi-hyung?" 

"Yes, yes! We do a lot of work with him. Lots of work. All the time. Lots." Taehyung coughs again, real fucking smooth, "do you like working for BigHit?"

"I love teaching the dance classes and being a vocal coach pays well but since I only do it part time.. I needed something else as well. Y'know bills and stuff" he shrugs, taking a piece of the bread in front of them and biting into it. Eyes watching the way Taehyung's eyes follow his movements. 

Something that Jungkook notices throughout their conversation is that Taehyung has wondering eyes. Even if he tries to be discreet, Jungkook notices every glance. Whenever he reaches across the table to save Taehyung's glass from falling over, he notices the way his eyes rake over his forearm...the way his veins flex a bit when he lifts the glass closer to the center. 

Or whenever he got up to go to the restroom, Taehyung's eyes looked over every inch of his body, shamelessly. 

He decides to test out a theory...simply for science. So after he's finished chewing the bite he was working on, he lifts his cup of water to his mouth. Tilts back slowly and gulps the water as if he was in a slow motion drink commercial. Looking out of the corner of his eye and watches the way Taehyung's eyes follow his mouth the entire time. Whenever a driplet of water trickles down his chin, the older male's eyes follow that as well and Jungkook nearly chokes whenever he sees Taehyung lick his lips because he's certain. Without a doubt, Taehyung is definitely attracted to him. 

Now the man inside Jungkook is screaming. Fuck Yeah. Because Kim Taehyung is easily the most gorgeous human to ever walk the face of the earth and he would be more than willing to give the man anything he wanted. 

The employee inside Jungkook though, is hesitant. Wary. Doesn't want to read anything wrong. Doesn't want to come off too cocky..because maybe just maybe he is reading this wrong. If he is, he doesn't want to lose this gig because Hoseok was right. Whenever Jimin showed him the paperwork with his salary this morning he nearly died. One months salary working here is enough to cover three months of his rent at his shitty apartment...meaning he could move out of it ASAP. 

However, just because Jungkook isn't going to jump down Taehyung's throat on their first meeting...that doesn't mean he can't nibble a bit on the bait. So he places his glass down, raises an eyebrow whenever Taehyung's eyes lift up to his own and winks. Relishing in the pretty pink hue that paints Taehyung's cheeks immediately, as the older male coughs and looks around for the waitress to return with their bill. 

Jungkook sits back in his seat amused. "Thank you for lunch, Taehyungie" he speaks, intentionally dropping his voice lower than normal and he swears Taehyung short circuits for a split second. He smiles brightly as Taehyung places a few bills in the check book and gestures for them to leave. 

Maybe this job is going to be better than Hobi-hyung let on.