LOVE ME NOT
A Taekook Fanfiction

It's finally here... ✨💕 I mean no one knew it was coming but i've been working on this on the sidelines and didn't want to post till I had a decent amount of chapters already written... I have 15 chapters pre-written but I have a schedule on when each chapter is coming out. Hope you enjoy !! Also feel free to check out the Spotify playlist I made for this story!link will be in the comments☁️🦋☁️

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Taehyung walked into the building with dignity.

His light blonde hair was pulled back and parted neatly at the top of his head. The beige trench coat hung loosely on his small framed body. The black turtle neck he wore, was tucked in his black skinny jeans.

With each step he took, the sound of his Gucci loafers was tapping on the cream polished tiles.

When he made his way through the set, fellow movie co-workers smiled and waved, as he walked by. Being the well-mannered man he is, returned each and every one of their gestures with a wave back. A gentle smile crept onto his lips.

His attitude, could be easily mistaken for being the major actor for his job. But he was simply, the second male lead.

He never though of his part as a demotion from being the best. He was happy with the role he was assigned. It just appeared, that the male who did get the main role, was an incompetent asshole.

"Don't bother me if it's not important." Taehyung watched as the raven haired male had his eyes glued on his phone walking away from crew members and stylists, who clearly needed something from him.

He shooed them away as if they were flies, buzzing around his ear. Taehyung clenched his jaw at his co-workers lack of manners.

A loud slam came from the door that led to his dressing room. Earning the attention of every crew member that was preparing the set. Everyone eyed each other for a glimpse moment, before returning to business as usual.

"Taehyung-ssi, we need to do your makeup now." One of the female staff said to him.

Obliging to the lady, he follows her to his own personal dressing room.

The middle-aged lady sat him down in his seat, while she started preparing the makeup tools.

Taking a glance at himself in the mirror, he turns to his side profile examining his nude untouched face. Some blemishes were evident, but was covered with the foundation the lady started applying.

"Is it possible to not cover my moles?" Taehyung asked the lady, and somehow the question made her smile.

"Of course."

She made sure to avoid covering the moles Taehyung was quite fond of. He thought it was apart of what made him unique. So, he quietly thanked the makeup artist for doing his request.

Taehyung was a social media influencer, before he became an actor, had some side modelling jobs as well.

He had huge followings on all social media platforms. Shocking him when he would see some comments even calling him a role model.

He was flattered, but really just advocated for things he believed in, such as this June's pride month.

Even though the month had barely started, Taehyung had made tons of posts to show his love and support. He was a proud man, to be apart of such community.

The lady was now applying the lip tint as he quietly sat in his chair. In the silence, he couldn't help but to overhear the conversation going on in the room next door.

"You know what. I'm really fucking sick and tired of you telling me, you can't do this. You can't do that. You can't fucking tell me what to do. You wanna know why? Because I'm a fucking adult!" The voice was easily recognizable, it belonged to no other than Jeon Jeongguk.

His last sentence was followed by another slam of a door, assuming he dashed out of his dressing room.

Closing his eyes and letting out a heavy sigh, Taehyung was flabbergasted that he got the lead role.

Jeon Jeongguk, was a multiple time winner/nominee for the Oscar awards for past projects he was in. He was well known for his captivating character portrayals, and authentic performances.

Taehyung himself was highly aware of his high profile. Even had watched some of his movies that had made it on IMDB's top grossing.

Jeongguk's characters felt real, so alive. Even if the movie is based off fictional people, he captured the essence of the character.

He just wasn't expecting an incredible actor, to be an A class asshole.

Taehyung wondered if Jeongguk was one of those people who had fame get to their head. The fame and status could all of a sudden be the reason why he was such an awful human being to others?

Was he supposed to work alongside a man who may not even know the basics of manners? He couldn't bare the thought.

Today would be the first day of shooting for the new romance movie.

Considering that they made Mr.Jeon the main lead, they wanted the movie to become big.

As much as Taehyung had a large following base, Jeongguk's was even larger. Almost all his social media had double the amount of followers that he had.

Exactly how, Taehyung would think to himself? It wasn't because he's just an iconic actor.

He's a really good looking actor, who so happens to have shirtless pictures with him and his puppy all over his feed.

Abs and puppies... A girls biggest weakness. Taehyung wouldn't be surprised if more than half his followers were female.

He was not apart of those followers, and wasn't planning onto any time soon. He was very nit picky on the amount of people he was following. It always had to be a round number and he was happy with just following 50 people.

Taehyung was scrolling through Jeongguk's Instagram when he came across a post saying in the caption "Let's plant a tree for World Environment Day!"

The picture is of him supposedly, planting a tree. Giving a thumbs up with gardening gloves on, and of course.... No shirt on.

It almost looked like he did some actual labour. But Taehyung could imagine that the other male was forced to do it against his will.

Smearing dirt on his solid obliques, and on his face to give him that hardworking, but sexy image. Taehyung thought, this kid knows what's he's doing.

The perfect marketing skills to accumulate likes, and have people gawk over his good deed.

But Taehyung knew all to well, that it must of been faked.

He had to have taken some marketing courses or something because he was good, a little too good at what he does.

Taehyung felt like Jeongguk was his rival. He hasn't even spoken to him personally yet.

But it seems everything Taehyung does, he can do better.

But there was one thing Mr.Jeon lacked that Taehyung had, and that was common decency and respect for people. He had a caring heart for others. Maybe, to generous to people for his own good.

That's what made the difference between him and Jeongguk.

"Mr.Kim, your makeup is finished. You will be up on set in 30." She quickly said holding onto the headset she was wearing. He nodded and thank her for her work.

Taehyung was ready, hair, makeup, and outfit was all prepared, and he thought they did a really good job.

He still wore the turtle neck, but was wearing a dark blue jean jacket and black ripped denim jeans. Accessorized with dainty silver bracelets, small silver hoops, and a chained necklace that had a single lock on it.

He fiddled with the necklace that dangled on his chest, while walking out of the dressing room.

He accidentally bumped into someone, and all Taehyung could hear was a small crack noise.

When he raises his head, he meets a cold glare from none other, Mr.Jeon.

"You gotta be fucking kidding me."

His stare is almost intimidating to look at for too long. But thankfully Jeongguk was the one to break it only to look down at something.

Taehyung's eyes trail to the same place Jeongguk was looking at, with his mouth agape.

Jeongguk bends over and picks up the electronic device and shoves it in Taehyung's face.

"Do you see this?! Your fucking clumsy ass cracked my phone!" Taehyung was unable to see well, as Jeongguk continued wave the device in his face. He decided to grab onto his wrist to prevent him from moving the phone.

"Don't touch me." Jeongguk rasped, quickly retracted his hand back allowing Taehyung's vision to be clear.

"My apologies." Taehyung says politely, just because he was being a complete jerk didn't mean he needed to be.

"You can go fuck yourself." Jeongguk said lowly, storming off and a makeup artist followed behind him.

Taehyung felt like he was dealing with an immature child. From what he could remember Mr.Jeon was 22... Why was he acting like a 12 year old pubescent child?

Taehyung decided to avoid him as much as possible.

When the cast was called to be on set for 5. Taehyung took his place sitting down in one of the seats on the set of the mom and pops dinner.

He awaited for the female lead to join him. Just before the actual filming the actress made her way to the table Taehyung was sitting at.

"Hi, I'm Kim Sohyun. I'll be working with you on this film." She said with a cute smile, bangs falling onto her face.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Kim Taehyung. Looking forward to working together." He smiled back.

Taehyung never got to see the female lead, nor did he know who she would be. But Kim Sohyun has been a popular Korean actress nowadays for her youthful roles.

The directors really wanted the movie to become a big hit. The casting says it all.

Being around her, she radiated sweetness. She was very polite to introduce herself before we started filming. Chemistry between the actors can really alternate how authentic the relationship will look like on screen. Having Taehyung's first interaction with the male lead to be as abrupt as it was, he was glad that their roles weren't supposed to get along.

In saying that, the director called for all the actors to be on deck, and ready in positions. The cameraman already angling for the best position as Taehyung sat alone on the red retro couch seat.

The prop of a strawberry milkshake with whipped cream and a cherry on top, within arms length of Taehyung.

"Scene 1. Take 1." the floor director clamped the clapperboard.

The focus was on Taehyung as he did what he memorized from the script, starting with stirring the straw that was in his drink, as he waited for Sohyun to come in.

The sound of bells rung, as someone pushed through the doors of the mom and pops shop. She was in perfect view, as she scanned around the room.

Taehyung slowly raising his hand, her eyes meet with his. Her eye smile glitters, as he continued to watch her come towards his direction, when all of a sudden, she's stopped.

The cameraman now puts the focus to Sohyun and the man who grabbed her hand.

"You're cute, let me have you number." He heard Jeongguk say from afar.

"Ugh thanks, but I should really be going over to my friend." The actress coolly said, gently getting her hand back before giving Jeongguk a sweet smile as she walked her way to Taehyung.

Even though it was a small second that Jeongguk's face would be shown, he see's the perfectly disheartened look on his face.

When she seated herself across from Taehyung she had that innocent smile on her face. "Hey, sorry about that..." Tucking away some hair behind her ear.

"Who was that?" Taehyung raised his eyebrow, like his character was suppose to.

"He's no one, he's- just some stranger." She muttered under her breath.

"Just some stranger huh?" Taehyung made a quirky expression.

"I swear! I just met him!" Sohyun frantically waved her arms, a tinge of pink wash across her face.

What did she have to think about to make that happen? Taehyung was fascinated with her quick acting skills. He was not very experienced, but he did his best to blend in with his experienced cast.

"Oh shoot! Did you want something to drink I'l-" Taehyung was in a frantic manner, knowing exactly what was going to happen next as he stood up.

He collided with another body, and when he did, a slushy liquid was met with his chest. Taehyung got to see Sohyun's expression before he looked up to see him.Jeongguk was staring right at him, with a devious smirk on his face.

"M'sorry, didn't see you there." He looks down at Taehyung and seeing how he's looking down at Taehyung's drenched shirt.

"It's fine." Taehyung glared at him.

He could swear that the devil inside of Jeongguk was having fun with this. He did crack his phone screen earlier, this must of been his pleasant payback.

"Cut!" The director called, but Taehyung was still glaring at Jeongguk. He wanted to wipe that cocky smirk off his face.

"Wow, that was fantastic. I don't think we'll need another take." The director said to the whole crew.

"Okay, perfect." Jeongguk said not breaking eye contact with Taehyung.

Jeongguk started to walk off the set, when the director said they can take a small break so they can look over the clip.

During that time, Taehyung let his eyes wander everywhere and then remembered about Jeongguk's phone feeling some sort of guilt for breaking him phone.

He took a deep breath before walking up to the male. "Yah, Jeon." He earned the said boys attention.

"Sorry...Y'know about earlier..." Taehyung looked down at his feet, Jeongguk might be a crappy person, but he isn't.

"Ah, that thing. Don't worry about it doll, I can easily get another one." He heard him say.

When Taehyung went to look up at the other, he didn't realize how close Jeongguk's body was to his.

"And besides, earlier was just me getting into character."

It was all an act?

Taehyung was left dumbfounded when he left him there on the set.

Jeon Jeongguk was something else, is that how he gets so immersed with his characters? How long was he just getting into character? Why break out of it now? This was Jeongguk's work in action, and Taehyung wasn't expecting it.

He thought, the moment he saw Jeongguk and the way he was acting is his normal shitty attitude.

But now, he didn't know who he was.

Who is Jeon Jeongguk?