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Why the fuck am I doing this again?Im literally about to shit a fucking yacht and cry a fucking ocean for my yacht to sail on. I can't do this shit.People always tell me that a man shouldn't cry or whatever but I honestly don't give a fuck. I'm crying right now and I don't care.....
Oh hello there... Who is this guy? He's hot.
"Um excuse me." The hot guy is about to sit next to me.... for 3 hours! Maybe I don't have the worst luck today.I was sitting in the isle seat cause fuck no. I am not sitting next to the window seat again. I moved out so the hot man could sit next to the window. The view from the window was the most horrifying thing I have ever witnessed. I start to freak out at the though of being in the sky. "Are you okay?" His voice is so soothing and calm. I bet he travels by plane often. "No...I'm scared and don't you dare judge me." I was honest and If he's going to judge me by my fear then he can fuck off. "Oh, no! I won't judge you, I'm scared of things too.""Oh yeah? Like what?" That sounds really hard to believe. He looks like a fearless, sexy man although I know i shouldn't be judging him."Escalators, people on stilts, vomit, steep slopes, busted lips, bloody wounds, seaweed.... do you wan't me to continue?""Uh no, you can stop now. guess I was wrong. It was a rhetorical question anyway but... why are you scared of seaweed? If you're okay with me asking.""It's okay. Well, throughout my whole childhood I went to the beach a lot and the huge areas of seaweed in the water always looked like sharks. I don't get how giant clumps of brown look like sharks now, but since I got that fear when I was little, It just stuck with me. The beaches I went to were very likely to have real sharks and scary sea animals so having something brush against my foot as I was swimming was terrifying for me.""Oh okay, that kind of makes me feel better about my fear. I have gone on a plane before with my family and my father had told me I was just pretending to be scared for attention. I had always thought my fear was irrational and to hear that you are afraid of seaweed, escalators and people on stilts makes me feel better... I don't know why i'm telling you all this." My face morphed into a frown at the though of my parents.The sexy strangers face mimicked mine."But your fear of flying is a genuine fear. People shouldn't belittle you for it. And it's good to tell someone about what is worrying you. Even a stranger if it's not too personal but some strangers don't care honestly." "I always agreed with my parents that I was being stupid cause thats what they made me think but now... I guess you're right. It's not my fault that my body reacts in fear when I'm on a plane. Thank you for listening to my worries even though they're silly. ""But they're not silly though. It's quite sad that people close to you were disregarding something that made you afraid. It shouldn't be like that but sometimes there is a way to overcome that fear or a way to help control your nerves. "Oh my god he is so understanding and kind and oh, he is sexy and thoughtful... My heart kinda hurts from beating so fast. "How do you control your fears?" Hopefully that wasn't too personal of a question for me to ask."Well... I have a fear of Hospitals because they bring up heaps of bad memories for me but whenever I have to go to one, for an important appointment or to visit someone close to me, I draw or paint on my arms depending on how long i'm going to be there. It's comforting to me. I don't know why.""Can you draw on my arm?" Wait... that's a weird question to ask a stranger."Sure. What is something that keeps you tranquil?""Umm...A small boat floating on open waters.""Ok then. That image scares the fuck out of me but whatever works for you. Just focus on the brushes on your skin.""Wait why do you have these brush pens on the plane? I didn't know you could do that.""It's allowed cause it's small. I always bring it with me."I sat and watched the stranger start painting the image on my wrist."What's your name?" I asked the stranger because I just had to put a name to the face. "Oh I'm Jungkook."
Well Jungkook, I really like you.
"Taehyung.""Taehyung, we should be friends." He stopped and looked at me seriously."That would be really nice. I don't have very many friends because everyone thinks i'm weird. I dress differently to others and I sometimes talk to myself... I probably shouldn't have said that now you think I'm weird too.""No, I probably talk to myself more than I talk to actual human beings and I can ramble to people for hours so that says something. I'm also weird too.""I don't believe it." This is too good to be true. "For one, I talk to myself, two, I can get really over excited about stupid things and go crazy, Three, I dance and sing everywhere I go, four, I bite my ice cream, five, I enjoy boring movies, six, my laugh is described by many as obnoxiously loud, seven, I love being freezing cold just so I can warm myself up, and eight, I love to bite the skin off my lips. There are heaps more things that people say are really weird although I don't think they are weird. Weird isn't necessarily bad though, it can also be refreshing to come across someone different to you and weird is fun.""Oh my god, where have you been my whole life. We are like the same person and I've always been ashamed of the things I do but you just openly told a stranger all the things I became ashamed of. Oh my god wait! I mean like you shouldn't be ashamed cause the things you do are cute... wait never mind... omg i'll just shut up now.""It's ok your rambling is cute. We should play a game while I paint."
OMG he basically called me cute!
"Ok sure omg I love games. Ok we can start ask each other questions like 21 questions but like you can ask more than 21 questions.""How is it like 21 questions if there aren't 21 questions. The distinctive thing about 21 questions is the fact that it has only 21 questions so if there aren't 21 questions, then they are just normal questions.""Well you're a bit of a brat aren't you?" "Yep."
He is so cute.
"ok lets start. I'll ask first. Hmmm...... What movie could you re watch over and over without getting sick of?""Either Meet the Robinsons or Big Hero Six." "So you like cartoons and kids movies?""I love them."
I should ask him to watch a movie with me... or is that weird?
"Same. There is this kids movie I absolutely love but no one I know, knows it. Its called, Everyone's Hero.""Oh my god I love that movie."
Jungkook smiled and omg it was the most beautiful sight. He looks like a bunny rabbit and I love it.
"Really? Whats it about then?" I just need to make sure he's not lying."A kid called Yankee goes on a mission to return Babe Ruth's baseball bat back to him but things keep happening that gets him off track because this other baseball player called Leftie is trying to steal back Babe's lucky bat. Plus the bat is called Darlin' and the baseball is called Screwie and they can both talk.""Oh my god."
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Jungkook and I talked and asked each other questions for the whole flight so far and I was so happy to have met him. We have so much in common and he is so sweet and hot. The problem is, although I know what his fears and childish habits are as well as a whole bunch of other random things, I don't know the other, deemed more important stuff such as how old he is or where is from. Does he go to school? Does he have a job already? What about his last name? His Family?"Jungkook?""Yes Taehyung?""How old are you? I noticed that I don't know your age.""I turned 18 a bit earlier this month."
He's younger than me.
"Were you scared to fly alone? you're still pretty young.""No. I started flying unaccompanied when I was about 7 years old and have done it thousands of times since.""Wow, your seven year old self was not afraid of flying to another country by himself but he was afraid of seaweed?"Jungkook then laughed his so called obnoxious laugh and it was definitely something I would be happy listening to for the rest of my life. "Thats true. I don't know why I wasn't scared.""Do you still go to school?""Not anymore. After I graduated high school I didn't go to college.""Why not?""Cause of my job.""What do you do.""I'm an Idol."I was speechless.
OMG! Jungkook dancing and singing on stage would be so hot but that also means I wouldn't be able to date him let alone be friends. He would always be busy and he probably isn't Gay.
How do I even reply to that? Maybe he wants me to not think of it as such a big deal."Well I'm 21 Incase you were wondering. I am studying fashion design in the University of Seoul and I work part time at a small cafe near a music company.""Which music company?""Bighit Entertainment. It's really small so I don't think the company is that big."Jungkook just laughed.The plane from Tokyo to Incheon was about to land soon and I couldn't help but feel really sad for what was to come. I didn't want to part from Jungkook. He was nothing but sweet to me throughout the trip. "Where are your staff Jungkook?""Oh my parents really wanted me home so they booked the tickets for me without notifying my manager so my parents booked a flight for just me and no other staff. My staff are on the next flight. There will be more staff and security when we land though. Hey Taehuyng?""Yes?""Can I have your number? I want to talk to you more.""What? Really?""Yes. I told you earlier that we should be friends, just don't give my number to anyone and save my contact name as something that only you would know is me okay?""Okay."Jungkook put his number in my phone and saved himself as; googie.
Cute.
Just like Take off and Turbulence, I was once again distracted by the beauty next to me and his entertaining stories to realise we had landed. Everyone had gotten off the plane but Jungkook had to leave last cause he was famous so we had parted ways at seat C row 28. I have never had so much fun on a plane in my whole life. "Im home!" I screamed into the used apartment. Jimin came bounding down the hallway to greet me and pulled me into a comforting hug. "How was the holiday without me? How was the flight? Did you get scared? are you okay now? Did you-""I'm okay Jimin. I went to japan for a culture study not for a holiday per say. The flight there was terrible but the flight back... I have to tell you about it. Ok so you know more about kpop Idols than me so do you happen to know a Jungkook?""Oh my god.... Did you meet him?""Yes. Tell me about him and I'll tell you about our meeting.""Ok. Well, Jeon Jungkook works for BigHit Entertainment.""Oh no.""What?""I Said that I worked near there and that BigHit was small so it must not be very popular. He just laughed.""BigHit is physically small because Jungkook is the only artist is the company.""So Jungkook can't be that popular then.""You know the Big Three? SM, JYP and YG Entertainment?" "Yes.""BigHit beat the Big Three in the highest profit of 2017 with only Jungkook. That's how popular he is. The sales for EXO, NCT, Super junior, Girls Generation, Red Velvet, Shinee etc. were all beaten by just Jungkook.""Holy Shit.""But his songs and performances are the best and his concerts are so fun and he is loved by everyone in the idol community. He is also a philanthropist so he donates a lot of money to charities. He's so cute to all the fans and he's just the best.""Just when I thought It wouldn't get better... I liked him before I knew all this stuff and when he told me, I implied that his job wasn't that big of a deal to me. He appreciated that and now were friends and I have his number.""OMG STOP! Are you kidding?""NO! but even though I was interested in dating him before cause he was the sweetest person ever to me and was obviously boyfriend material, He probably isn't Gay.""That's the best part! Jeon Jungkook is openly Pansexual and when he debuted, he said that if you didn't like it, then you can leave him alone. Then his fanbase grew and more Idols started coming out and lots of people were inspired by him. Some people still support his career although they don't like that he is Pan.""So do you think he is interested in me?""Well he gave you his number didn't he?""Yes... OMG!"
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Taehyung:
Um.. Hey Jungkook!sorry to bother uu might be busy now but I just wanted to say thank u for treating me so well in my state of panic todayalthough that panic didnt last very long cause ur voice is so soothing...and surprisingly so is that brush pen thingie of ursbut reallythank youI hope amongst all ur schedulesthat maybe we could be friendsif thats ok with u...
googie:
hey taehyung!its really no problem :)I was just rambling as usualof course we can be friends!that's what I said on the plane wasnt it?I'm not taking it backur so cute...
Taehyung:
thank u!ur cute too!that was a really quick reply..arent u busy?
googie:
nopeim in the car driving to my "small" company:)
Taehyung:
nooooI didn't mean it like that!I also didn't know who u were cause I usually listen to english musicIm sorry if my comment offended u :((
googie:
heheu didnt offend mei was kidding...butu didnt kno who I was?????
Taehyung:
oh goddont get cocky now
googie:
no!this is perfectnow ur first impression of my idol self I can fit to my liking so u will never see ugly photos of me and u will never hear my bad songs!at least not until laterladies and gentlementhis is Jeon Jungkook
bam! look at that sexy boy ;)wanna see another?
took this photo just for u :)u havent heard my music yet have u?
Taehyung:
omg..ur so hotwtfand thank u I will cherish this photo that u took just for meI havent heard ur music before actuallyI dont listen to the radio or watch m countdown so..
googie:
what genres do u listen to?and what are u in the mood to listen to now?
Taehyung:
R&B, Ballads?, Rap?I usually listen to artists like daniel caeser and kehlaniIm in the mood for some cool instruments rnbut im down for whatever
googie:
no problemhmm...1. What's Going On2. Instagram3. love4. ON (this song has a whole ass marching band sooo)5. Black Swanstart off with theseI gtg tho cause were at bighit now and I have work to do so...enjoy these songs and dont listen to anymore after thatu must wait for meok?
Taehyung:
ok :)thanks for the songsill tell u what I think next time we speaktalk to u soon googie
googie:
bye taetae-hyungie! After Googie said goodbye, Taehyung was quick to open spotify and listen to Jungkook's songs. Taehyung was already blushing after being called taetae-hyungie but Jungkook's soft and sweet voice in his ear made him blush harder. It was strong but gentle and almost made Taehyung melt into a puddle from relaxation. Taehyung was calmly listening jungkook's unsurprisingly beautiful voice (everything jungkook has done so far has been beautiful) on his bed when Jimin stormed in. "So... You've been chatting to Jungkook, I assume? Because you ran away giggling after I reminded you that you have his number." Jimin was a very nosy best friend but I couldn't blame him. This is a famous Idol were talking about."Yep. He gave me a list of his songs that he said I should listen to.""What are you listening to now?""love.""Aww. That song is so good!.""He also sent me a photo... An unseen photo that he took just for me.""He's definitely interested in you Tae!"
Is he?
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It was an early morning in Seoul and Taehyung was on his way to his favourite park, listening to the only 5 songs of Jungkook's that he knows. Taehyung hasn't had a chance to speak to Jungkook since a few days ago so he hasn't heard any new songs since then. One side of Taehyung's brain told him not to listen to the songs over and over so he doesn't get sick of them but the other half just couldn't get enough of Jungkook's vocals. They were angelic but also had a unique sound to it.Taehyung got to the closest bus stop and closed his eyes, taking in every lyric of every song while he waited for his bus to arrive. What Taehyung didn't hear was the tiny footsteps coming his way. He felt a light tug at his jacket. "Excuse me.."
Awww. How cute!
"Yes?""I ran away from school and i'm lost and I-"The little girl started crying. I wasn't worried though, I love children."There's no need to cry, I will help you. What school do you go to?""Itaewon.""Ok, that's not very far from here. Would you like me to take you back to school?""NO!"The little girl started to cry again."Would you like to tell me why you ran away then?""My friend, minjae- He.. He lied to my face! He said that he was too busy to come to my house for a play date but I heard him say yes to someone else. How could you lie to someone! It hurts them! How could anyone be so mean!"That got me thinking. "Look, kid. I have to take you back to school or no one will know where you are. Your family will be worried about you." After more tears and disagreement between the little girl and I, she had finally decided to go back to school, realising the danger of walking around the city alone.I had definitely missed my bus but that was the least of my worries.I slumped down onto a nearby bench.
I feel like shit.
Children are my weakness because they're so cute.
They make me so conscious of my actions and I wish I was never like this.
Maybe I should text my new friend.
With the kindness he demonstrated to me, he deserves to know about my... Habits.
Taehyung:
hey jungkookcall me when ur not busyi need to talk to u Since Taehyung had redirected himself to Itaewon in order to help the little girl get back to school and was feeling like shit, he decided to wash away his feelings with alcohol before making his way to the nearest park.
Itaewon was a common place to find cocktail trucks. I could buy some cheap, terrible alcohol there.
I payed for my alcohol in a plastic bag and made my way to a different park. I sat in the sunniest spot I could find, drinking my cocktails whilst my mind filled with insecurities.
Im a terrible person and googie deserves better. That's why, as uncomfortable as it will be for me, I will tell Jungkook the truth tonight.
Call from;googieAccept Decline
Maybe the truth will be revealed sooner than I would be ready?
Who am I kidding, I will never be ready.
googie's soft, concerned voice filled my ear. I wasn't ready to do this. "Hey Taehyung, Are you okay?""I have to admit something.""Oh? Go ahead. Whenever you're ready."
I just have to say it before I become sober again and I lose the courage.
"Well... You've been surprisingly quite responsive towards me and you genuinely sound like you want to be my friend so... before you jump into a friendship with me, I just wanted to let you know that I'm notas great as you may think I am... I have a really bad habit of lying... It's a habit though, I don't do it withthe intention to hurt people but I still do... Hurt people, I mean. I understand If you don't want to be friends with me anymore."
Wow! Go me!
"Wow, Taehyung... That's a lot to take in. So, you're warning me that you lie a lot?Have you lied to me so far?""Um... Remember when I told you that I love everyone's hero? That was a lie.Not a very big one but still... I hate that movie.I don't work at that cafe near BigHit and I'm actually 22 years old.I don't go to uni either... but I would like to. ...I'm sorry Jungkook. I can't help it. I know that you trusted me and told me so much about youand I did open up to you more than I have to anyone really...but I did also lie about these things....It's taking a lot for me to admit this to you so if you could say something, that would be great.""I really enjoyed your company that day.We spoke for 3 hours without stopping and it was really refreshing to talk so freely to a stranger.Even though some things you said were lies.Look, taehyung... I want to be friends with you.If you still want to be friends, then you must tell me the truth Taehyung.You said it was a habit and I know how hard it is to break out of a habit, especially one this big.But you're not going to improve yourself if no one will stick by you to help.I want to help you.""you really mean it?""Yes, Taehyung. Now what else have you lied about in the past? anything you want to get off your chest?""Well...I managed to make everyone in my high school believe that I was related to Lee Minjae...you know.. the guy who lead the freedom movement against the Bellavac in 2034.I also told my uncle that I had been diagnosed with this illness I made up.I'm sorry i'm such a terrible person.""Don't say that taehyung.At least you realise that your lies are hurting people and that you are trying to change.Why are you being so honest about your habit now?""Cause I'm drunk and when I'm drunk I apparently get really serious and honest.I'm not drunk enough to mispronounce words but I'm drunk enough to not remember this conversation tomorrow.I...I'm gonna hang up now cause I feel like shit so I'm gonna go drink some more.Bye Jungkook""Wait, Taehy-" Call Ended