Back inside their manager walked over to Taehyung.
"I just got off of the phone with a movie director. He's willing to let you join in his TV show if you prove some acting talent. This could be a great chance to attract some good attention for once!"
"Oh, cool", Tae said. He really didn't know what else to say. He wasn't really in the mood to act but to be honest, it would be helping himself to learn on how to fake a smile. In situations like these, he could definitely use that.
"The show is called hwarangs."
The first time on set, most of the other actors ignored him, didn't even introduce themselves. But there were a few which came up to him and started a conversation.
Park seo joon for example.
He was one of those who didn't prejudge him on anything he had heard on the internet but instead gave Taehyung a chance to explain the rumors from his own perspective to make other people understand.
Park seo joon was Taehyungs favorite person to be around when he was on set.
Except Jungkook of course. Sometimes he would come to watch him from behind the camera. But after he had done that too often the director said he wasn't supposed to be there as much if he wasn't one of the workers there.
So Jungkook had to either wait outside to come pick him up, or only talk to him when Taehyung came back home.
Everyday Tae would tell stories on what he did today and which scenes he had played on. But with the new album in progress, he had a lot on his mind, not to forget he still had to practice the dances with his other members and take place in photo shootings.
And since he had so much to do, Jungkook chose to take care of Taehyung's chores in the apartment. At first he didn't mind at all, it had felt good to do something for his hyung and get appreciation back. But after some time, when Taehyung started growing more comfortable with the hwarang actors, he came home late because he went out with them or met them outside the schedule.
Jungkook was very happy that Taehyung would finally feel more comfortable and less disrespected in the actor group. And Seo joon was very kind. He was handsome and experienced in basically everything, Jungkook could think of. And he was cool.
And Taehyung admired this guy. A little bit too much in Jungkook's opinion. It made himself feel less worth.
He had been doing Tae's chores for a while now. And whenever Tae had free time, he would spend them with his actor hyungs.
One time Jungkook had some free time as well and decided to pick Taehyung up so they would drive back to the apartment together and maybe watch a movie or do something together.
But when he arrived at the set, they told him that Taehyung had already left with his friends.
Finally the TV show was over and Taehyung spend more time with Jungkook again. Not that he really had a choice, but he liked it. He never told Jungkook that but by spending so much time with his actor hyungs, he thought, he might be able to get over his feelings for Jungkook. But that wasn't the case.
October 2016
Their new album reached a lot of people, some already familiar with BTS, some not.
Just as Jungkook dried his sweaty bangs with a towel, their manager joined the dance room.
"Listen up, I've got amazing news! We're going on tour!"
"Oh, cool! Where?", Jimin asked.
"When?", Jhope asked.
"How?", Yoongi said.
"At first we are going on a smaller tour in japan but almost right after that, we're doing a world tour . It will start in beginning of Febuary. So please be ready at the airport at the date and time we'll give to you later. We'll be traveling by car, plane, bus and maybe even train."
Their tour in japan was over quickly and the boys were incredibly excited to see the rest of the world with their own eyes.
Jungkook and Taehyung were hanging onto each other like glue again. Of course they couldn't spend every single minute with each other but as friends, they shared everything.
That was just the problem. Friends.
Whatever Jimin and Taehyung did together, sharing food, feeding each other, cuddling sometimes.. Jungkook and Taehyung did the same things. So how did it happen that the older started thinking about him differently. He didn't want to admit it, but when Jungkook hung out with some other friends, he couldn't help but to feel... jealous? Was that the right word to use?
He wouldn't have time to think about anything anymore anyway.
Before he knew it, they had packed their bags and luggage and traveled through cities and countries, through all kinds of environment and climate changes. As much as they loved touring and doing concerts, it was exhausting.
Every day seemed the same but then every concert was special. They danced and sang and jumped around, all hyped up. Then signed papers and albums from those fans who stayed until the very end when the members finally washed off their makeup, got dressed in comfortable clothes and came out the front entry directed to the concert hall. Even with security. They got back in their van, drove either to their plane, or if they were lucky.. their hotel.
Mostly they fell asleep in Country A and woke up again in Country B. All those time zones started picking on them.
One night, at a hotel, after a concert, they all had a midnight snack together. But when they wanted to go off to bed to at least sleep maybe three hours, they noticed that Taehyung was missing.
"Has anyone seen him?", Namjoon asked.
"No-"
"Mh mh-"
"Nope-"
"Sorry but no."
"Where is he? This boy, I swear to god! It's snowing like hell in this country, where would he wanna go under these circumstances?"
Jhope shrugged his shoulders.
"We should go look for him-", Jungkook and Jimin said at the same time.
"No, no. He knows he has to be back until we leave in a few hours, maybe that's why he didn't tell us because he just wanted to be on his own for a bit. He has the card to get inside his room. He knows the address-"
"But what if something happens to him? It's dark outside and I'm sure he went without security", Namjoon replied to Yoongi.
"He's a grown up man, Namjoon", Jin said.
"I'm going to bed, you coming?", Yoongi said and checked on Hoseok because they were sharing a room.
On Jhopes silent nod, they left.
"I'll see if I can find him", Jungkook said.
"I'll come with you. We're all sharing one room anyway, so we won't wake anyone later."
"Thank you guys, thank you a lot", Namjoon said. "If you haven't found him until three, call me!"
"Makes one hour", Jimin said and pulled Jungkook after him.
"See you later, hyung!", Jungkook said quickly before the door of the room closed. Namjoon had initiated an emergency meeting in his and Jins hotel room and forced everyone to share any information where Tae could have went.
Of course Tae had left without informing anyone or at least taking one bodyguard with him. No, he never liked those specialities.
"Maybe we should split up. Then we can find him faster."
Jimin agreed.
The both started walking in different directions. Jungkook went the stairs up, Jimin went them down.
After Jungkook searched on every floor without any signs he went to the rooftop.
He had no idea what Tae would be doing there, but you never know.
He opened the heavy door and frosty air blew him in his face like a strong punch.
He didn't have to look around because Taehyung was laying a few meters from him, in the snow, a wide smile on his face, his cheeks and nose red, because of the cold.
"Tae! What are you doing here it's freezing!"
The older looked up.
"I've never experienced so much snow at once. I had to use this possibility. We're leaving again in a few hours and-"
"Exactly! Namjoon was worried about you, Tae, you can't just disappear without telling anyone!"
"I'm sorry, I just really wanted to be on my own for a bit."
Jungkook sighed. He heard him, he really did. Being in tiny space every day for weeks even months was quite tiring.
"What are you doing here anyway? Have you just been laying there this whole time?"
Taehyung grinned and wanted to stand up but Jungkook offered him his hand. He took it and the younger gently pulled him on his feet again.
"So I've noticed that the ground is slippery and well.."
He started running and slid over the ice.
He laughed and came back running and slid the last few inches towards Jungkook.
Jungkook started laughing too.
"You're an idiot, you know that?"
Taehyungs smile grew bigger and he nodded.
"It's fun!"
"Looks like it", Jungkook said and started running too only to almost slip at the end.
Tae followed right after him but wasn't able to stop before he bumped into him and caused both of them to fall onto the ground.
They were laughing so hard that they had to gasp for air. Jungkook grabbed a hand full of snow and pushed it into the others face.
"Hey! How can you do that to your hyung? You'll regret that!", Taehyung yelled jokingly and tried to grab Jungkook, who was already on his way to escape.
As he turned around and looked behind him, the older was gone. Jungkook looked around confused but someone grabbed his body and pinned him down onto the ground.
He yelped in surprise and felt something cold being pressed into his face.
Taehyung got his revenge.
"There, that's what you get!", he laughed.
"I give up, Taehyungah, ahaha stop!", Jungkook screamed dramatically because Tae had started tickling him too, which caused him to burst out in loud laughter.
"Fine", Taehyung said finally, deciding that he had his fun and he laid down next to the maknae.
"I'm not even tired anymore", Jungkook said.
"That's just because of the cold. It woke you up."
"Maybe it's the euphoria too."
"What?"
"Nothing."
"The sky is beautiful up here. It feels like freedom, don't you think?", Taehyung asked and turned his head to Jungkooks direction.
Jungkook turned his head to Taehyungs direction, a questioning look on his face.
"What do you mean?"
Taehyung moved closer and snuggled his head on Jungkooks shoulder. His hand traveled to his neck. He could feel the others heart beat getting stronger.
Their eyes locked and Jungkook could feel Tae's breath mingle on his lips just before the heavy door swung open once again and Jimin stumbled through it.
Jungkook jumped away from Taehyung and back on his feet.
"What are you two doing here?? Come back inside, it's freezing!"
Jungkook left without losing another word and a red shade on his cheeks.
As Taehyung walked by Jimin who had held the door open, he whispered: "I hate you."
Jimin grinned silently.
Jimin took Tae to Namjoon to apologize and when they got to their own hotel room, Jungkook already layed in the big sized bed, fast asleep.
"So..you wanna take the other side or should I?"
"Shut up", Tae said and got onto the one sized mattress that was on the opposite side of the room.
Jimin just laughed quietly, careful to not wake Jungkook up and switched the lights off.
Just as Taehyung wanted to turn in his bed, Jimin spoke up into the darkness.
"What the hell, Tae."
Taehyung could hear the smile in his voice.
"Can we not do this now?"
"He's sleeping."
"What if he's not?"
"Really? Taehyung, he's snoring."
"He could be faking it."
"Jesus-"
"I've watched enough romances in my life, it always ends up like that."
"So this is a romance we're talking about here?"
"I- I didn't say that."
Jimin chuckled lightly.
"Can we please don't do this now? We should sleep, we have to get up in a few hours."
"Says the one who disappeared in the middle of the night, just to end up flirting with Jungkook on the rooftop. It does sound romantic, I gotta say-"
"Can you shut your mouth?"
Jimin had to try really hard to not burst into laughter.
"You want an extra pillow?", Jimin asked after a while.
"Yes please."
Jimin took a pillow and threw it across the room right into Taehyungs hands.
"Thanks."
"Sure. Good night."
"Good night."