G E N E R A L P O V
"You guys know each other?" Taehyung questioned and Jungkook just blushed in response. The top of his ears and the base of his jaw was completely red, and Taehyung couldn't help but think the man was adorable.
"Ah yes Hyungie," Yugyeom said, seating next to his hyung and throwing his hand over his brother's shoulder. This caused Jungkook's brows to furrow, He didn't like Yugyeom being so close to Taehyung, but he quickly shook it off as him being annoyed that the twins disturbed the duo.
Mingyu sat next to Jungkook, slightly pushing the singer further into the booth. Jungkook grunted but moved. He was about to move his cup and plate, but only realised then that they were not there any more.
The duo had been so into the talk that they talked through the closing of the shop and unconsciously sent off the workers who just smiled at the two.
"This right here is one of our best friends Jungkook-ssi! The BTS' bunny!" Yugyeom said, as if he was introducing a guest in an award showing. The said man groaned and muttered, "M'not a bunny!" He pouted, causing Mingyu to pinch his cheeks and coo.
"Awe Yug, You upset the baby," He cooed. Taehyung just sat there looking at the trio. At first, he was surprised, but snapped out of it when the twins started teasing the singer. He chuckled at the close relationship the trio seemed to have.
"Bunbun, This is our baby hyungie! Taehyungie Hyungie!" Yugyeom said, tucking Taehyung right into his chest and cuddling him. "Our favourite Babie Hyungie!" Mingyu highlighted.
Taehyung whined, trying to push Yugyeom away but failed so he gave up, but muttered. " 'M your only hyungie you overgrown puppy!" He said to Mingyu who reached over and ruffled his hyung's hair. "Awe, isn't he the cutest lil baby ever, Jungkook?" Mingyu turned to the singer with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Taehyung hid his face in Yugyeom chest from embarrassment. Then he lout a sound between and whine and a groan.
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Days following that, Jungkook kept on visiting the coffee shop daily at the same time. He never missed a day nor a minute. He even came on weekends, besides Sunday, since the shop doesn't open on Sundays. This time, he ordered for sit in.
It was like his second home. One might even say it overtook the studio in the hierarchy of special places in his heart.
Not only was he there for the delicious mouth-watering pastries, desserts, different finger foods and the beverages they served at the café, but it was also the lavender scent lingering in the air. The homey feeling that envelopes your entire body as soon as you enter the shop.
The smiles each and every server offers the minute you get into the shop. The safety net it serves to be after a long day at work or running from fans who sometimes fail to understand the concept of privacy.
The servers at The Magic bean have even crammed his order by heart - but they still waited for the singer to tell it to them anyway. Then they know to take the order to where the owner was seating as the two would spend the rest of the evening together. Some evenings in silence, reading a book. Some with Tae softly reading the book to the singer, and some with them talking and laughing loudly.
Good thing the booth they usually sit it is somewhat hidden from the rest of the shop. From there you can see the entire shop but it's a bit hard for people to notice you. And besides, The Magic Bean's target market values privacy more than anything, seeing as everyone is in the same situation.
"Vanilla latte with almond milk, 2 extra pumps of vanilla syrup, a slice of banana bread and a small banana muffin?" Taehyung said as soon as the singer greeted him.
He noticed that the singer looked a bit more worn out than usual and he couldn't help but worry. However, he kept all the questions pertaining to the singer's state to himself.
Jeongguk smiled tiredly and nodded slowly. "Yes please," He whispered. Taehyung tilted his head in worry and said, "Wait for me in the lobby okay?" Jeongguk furrowed his eyebrows in confusion before slowly nodding.
The singer paid and went to sit in the lobby. Soon after he had gotten to the lobby, Taehyung arrived with his order in a to-go bag and gestured for the younger to stand up, to which he did. The older gestured for the younger to follow him and they went up the stairs that were hidden behind a one-way glass sliding door.
Taehyung led Jeongguk to a room which smelled a lot like the lavender that lingered in the shop downstairs. The latter took a deep breath before closing his eyes and let it back out. His eyes scanned around the place before they settled back on the older who was seating on a mattress laid on the floor.
"What is this place?" The younger asked as he sat down next to Taehyung who had patted the space next to him.
"It's where I usually come to rest or take a breather when the shop becomes a bit too much," He said softly. His eyes dragging across the room. "It's like my little sanctuary," The owner smiled and turned back to the singer. "And you look like you need it now."
"You look so tired Koo," He observed, slowly taking off the man's bucket hat slowly, giving the latter the chance to pull away or push him off, which didn't happen. The owner finally took off the hat and started softly playing with the singer's hair.
"Is everything okay Koo?" He asked in a worried tone. The singer just sighed and laid his head on the owner's shoulder, which took both of them by surprise, but the both didn't mention it.
"Mhm, jus work," Jeongguk started. "We have a comeback early December so we have been practicing and recording with the members." Taehyung nodded but didn't say anything after that.
Even though he is from Korea and still lives there, he really doesn't know much about idol life besides what his brothers let out. They always said it's in his best interest and for his safety. Along with the world not knowing that he is the Kim twins' brother nor that he is the owner of The Magic Bean.
Speaking of the twins, fans have started speculating on whether the two are related or not. Especially with their distinct similar features and just their similarities in General. Some have even made threads on twitter, analysis videos on YouTube and tiktok and comparison posts on Instagram. Everyone is really convinced that these two are related either as brothers or even cousins.
However, every time they try to search more about them, nothing comes up besides the basic information such as birth dates, hometown and their current lives. Nothing else.
And obviously, there are creeps who try to follow them home, the twin however, always find a way to lose them by going to the shop and switching cars out back or in the underground parking, before going home.
some of their friends don't even know they are twins. You never know who actually your friend is in this industry, so they'd rather be safe than sorry.
Jungkook and the other 97s got to know because they all built a strong bond. A brotherhood bond, and that is quite rare in this field. Contrary to what people think.
Thus they even felt comfortable to introduce Taehyung as their brother to Jungkook. Also because they saw the blooming friendship between the two.
Speaking of blooming friendship, Taehyung was startled by soft snores coming from the younger. He bent his head to look at the younger, to see him asleep. However, he looked like something was bothering him. Taehyung figured it was the position in which they were seated, so he maneuvered them around slowly, to not startle the younger.
He laid the younger on the bed and put a warm blanket over him before he unconsciously kissed the younger on the forehead. His eyes widened at his actions and he quickly pulled back and rushed out of the room.
When he was finally out of the room he let out a sigh of relief(?). Then shook his head. What the hell was that Taetae? You can't just doo that! He scolded himself, pinching himself on the arm and rushed downstairs.
He went straight to the kitchen at the back and did what he always did when he was worried or stressed. He started baking.
Whenever he was baking, it always felt like it was just him and his kitchen. The people that normally helped him in the kitchen would even leave him alone, knowing he wanted to be alone. They never disturbed him unless it was absolutely important, which it rarely was.
He began furiously baking whatever came to mind. He wasn't even aware of what he was baking. It was always like that.
However, whatever he was baking in this state would go to orphanages, homes and his other branch. Yes, he always baked that much.
About an hour later, Jungkook slowly woke up from his slumber. He groaned lowly as he stretched his body. The softness of the mattress, the texture of the blanket and the scent enveloping his entire body alerted him that he was not at all in his room nor the ones at the company building.
He quickly jumped up and sat straight on the bed. He was still a little bit disoriented by the sleep, so he blinked quite a few times to get rid of the sleep. And when he finally did, he began to remember every single thing. Even the soft pillow like feeling he felt a bit on his forehead.
Heat started to slowly crawl up his neck and ears. The tips of his ears and the sides of his neck were bright red. He covered his ears with his sweaters paws in attempts to stop them from burning up, but that started the butterflies in his tummy.
His eyes widened at this and he quickly stood up. He should not be feelings these. Why was he even feeling like this? Taehyung was just being a good friend. Jungkook reprimanded.
He quickly gathered his stuff, even his cold order and he bolted down the stairs. Praying that the older was seating in his booth and not behind the cash register. He stopped just before the glass door and tried to peek at the shop but could only see a fraction of it.
He said a quick prayer before opening the door and attempted to walk like he wasn't taking the walk of shame. Luckily, the shop was a bit busy so he didn't draw that much attention to himself.
When he was closer to the door, he quickly walked out the shop before he quickly jumped into his car and drove off to the building, where he arrived in record time.
He parked at the front parking lot and asked one of the valets to take it to the basement as he was going to leave early. This caused the valet to furrow his brows in confusion as he knew that the BTS members were given a half day today due to their packed schedule these past few days. But he didn't question it, He bowed and got in the car.
Jungkook let out a thankful smile before going into the building and made a beeline for the dance studio.
He sat down on the floor and sighed before throwing his head back in frustration. He could not believe what had just happened. He shook it off and went to warm up his order before turning on the music and starting the choreography from the top.
He quickly threw himself into his work, only taking a break to eat his now warmed up food, but went straight back to dancing.
It continued like that for days. He would send one of the noonas or the members to get him his order instead of going in himself. It was partly because he was busy, but also because he didn't want to face the older.