Not Enough (taekook)

It was a pretty day. A beautiful one, to be exact. Autumn barely started but the weather already gave a nostalgic and aesthetic vibe. The 18 years old boy decided to take a walk, enjoying his favourite time of the year. He took one every day ever since he was old enough to stroll alone. No one expected anything bad to happen. No one expected him to be taken away against his will. But the evil never sleeps, and unfortunately it decided to get his claws on the stunning boy.

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5 years later

"Sex is overrated", the boy with golden coloured hair exclaimed. His friend was just listening to his rant, trying to hide his blushing cheeks which were glowing under the café's lights.

"I don't think this place is suitable for this conversation Jimin", Taehyung mumbled into the neck of his sweater. He never understood how the said male can be so bold and unbothered.

"Oh my dear Taehyungie, don't worry, no one cares", Jimin waved sipping his coffee. Taehyung raised his eyebrows.

"That lady over there has been staring at us ever since you opened your mouth, and the employees are giving us real weird glares. I wouldn't fancy being dropped out Min, so please find something else to talk about", Taehyung hated attention. He preferred staying in the background, just observing. And he hated to be the one who was observed.

"Just ignore it"

And so the blonde continued.

When Taehyung got home, he was drained. He had an awfully long day and the date with Jimin did not help him at all. They went on dates twice a week, since they were best friends and there was always something to talk about.

"I'm home", he yelled the moment he stepped inside their apartment.

"Kitchen!", the comforting voice of his brother echoed. Seokjin was Taehyung's number one safe place and the main reason he is on an impressive journey of healing. Jin radiated comfort and affection, and Tae wouldn't have traded him for anything.

"I'm so tired hyungie", the younger whined. He had a pout on and he sloppily sat down on one of their chairs. "University isn't the dreamland i thought it was"

Jin laughed at that, his eyes glowed while listening to his baby brother. Taehyung stated this every time a new semester started.

"Maybe if you were not working at the café, and took that time to relax, you wouldn't be so exhausted"

Tae gasped.

"Hyung! You know how much I love working at the café! It's not tiring me, it's actually filling me up with energy. And Jackson hyung and Chaewon are there!"

The young boy has been working at Dahlia café ever since he started university. He needed some social interaction and Jimin found the job for him. He fell in love with the place, the refreshing smell of coffee and chocolate, the variety of pastries and cakes, and the co-workers too. Jackson and Chaewon were two of his favourite people, especially the young girl who Taehyung saw as a little sister.

"I know bear, I was just joking. Oh before I forget, we have a new neighbour! He moved in today, and I already talked with him, he is really nice. Could you please take this tray of brownies to him? He lives next door."

Taehyung sighed nervously. He panicked every time he had to interact with strangers. His job at the café helped a lot, that's not deniable but he had Chaewon and Jackson there. Outside the café he was still fighting anxiety and panic attacks. He knew Jin asked him on purpose, so that he can improve his skills, but he couldn't help feeling scared.

"Of course hyung", Tae said and took the tray. Seokin watched him go out and his smile dropped. He hated seeing Taehyung so scared even just of a mere conversation with their new neighbour. He hated that he was not able to help his brother more.

Meawhile, Taehyung was standing in front of their neighbour's door, hesitating to ring the bell. He did not want to meet him. His heart thumped at an unhealthy pace and his hands started shaking. He took a deep breath and forced a smile on his face. He can do this.

He rang the bell and waited. He heard faint sounds coming from the apartment, and the door opened.

In front of him stood a man with black hair, empty eyes, pierced lips and eyebrows, tattooed from his hands up to his neck, wearing a black t-shirt which showed his built figure and wide shoulders. The man looked like he stepped out of a written fiction and Taehyung felt even more scared.

He looked at Taehyung and something suddenly changed in his eyes. The young boy couldn't tell what, but he definitely saw something.

"Ehm, h-hi?", Tae tried greeting him. He cursed at himself for stuttering but what can he do? His anxiety was sarting to take over and the piercing gaze of the man was not helping him at all.

"My name is Kim Taehyung. My brother told me t-to bring you the brownies he m-made, because it's a tradtion here, even though i was already happy cause I thought he made them for me", the boy mumbled the last part under his breath while looking down. He did not dare to look up, as he knew that the scary male was still staring at him. Oh how much he hated to be stared at!

"Hi... Taehyung", a deep voice called. It sent shivers down the younger's spine and he felt his knees getting weak. "I'm Jeongguk. Nice to meet you."

Since Tae was looking down he didn't catch the deadly smirk decorating the man's face.