#joseok

Taehyungie: This looks dangerous…we shouldn’t go this way when we drink

Hobi: Taehyung-ah make sure you’re sober, you’re worth billions!

I KNOW THAT'S RIGHT!

Being a modern nymph, you find yourself in all kinds of situations. This time, however, it’s a particularly fishy one and there doesn’t seem to be any easy way out of it. But you assume fate has thrown you a lifeline when you meet Kim Taehyung, a popular idol with eccentric taste, in a pet shop. Could it be more than a coincidence?

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Blink twice, please(05)

Yoongi was a mostly peaceful person. Yes, he was easily annoyed or pissed off by many things, but usually he didn't manifest his irritation. Right now, one could effortlessly tell what Yoongi was feeling. He was very angry. 

When was security coming? He had called for them even before they entered Taehyung’s room. He was trying very hard not to snap at the woman for breaking in. This kind of situation puts him on edge. Almost like crowded aeroports and people trying to touch him, shouting his name for him to look at them. It was one of the many aspects of idol life he didn't enjoy. And besides hiring well trained bodyguards, there wasn't much to do. After all, any rough reaction from their part spelled bad publicity and scandals. Thus, when he saw her right there, in front of him, in his own home, he was furious. And rightfully so. But then, something very weird happened. And Yoongi was just confused. As he looked at the others, their expressions assured him everyone was seeing the same: nothing. 

 They were all rubbing their eyes. Viciously. What had just happened? A moment ago, there was a half naked girl in the middle of Taehyung's room. Now, there were only 5 perplexed young men, a pair of grey shorts on the floor and 3 security guards at the door asking what was wrong. Now what? 

Silence had fallen over the room. 

The eldest assumed authority in this time of crisis. The long awaited security guards were promptly sent to search the house for any intruders. 

The moment they left, Taehyung was on his knees, palms and gaze on the floor. Alarmed, all of the boys , alarmed, started asking if he wasn't feeling well. But the blonde wasn't listening. Instead, he was hurrying with his hands cupped and a serious expression on his face to the bathroom. They all followed.

 There weren't many times Hoseok couldn't muster to put on a smile to cheer up his friends. It happened on so few ocasions, not even he remembered them. But this one. Oh.. This one.. Hoseok was absolutely certain he would remember today for the rest of his life. 

He had never been more frightened.

Compared to this, every dangerous roller coaster, every scary episode they filmed for vlive, every horror movie he'd seen was a walk in the park. A corner of his mind asked, in a very logical manner: why? Well, every fiber of  Hoseok answered, confidently: because there was something more than supernatural happening right there, in front of his eyes. Not staged, no tricks of the light, no shadows carefully placed for maximum terror. Just the lack of a woman who was gawking at them moments before. And it was terrifying. 

 Taehyung wasn't sure anymore about anything. What had just happened? How had she simply dissolved into nothing? Ih he was feeling confused before, with her saying he had let her in and all that, now he was completely perplexed. He saw his shorts, previously worn by the intruder, falling to the floor. Then, out of the corner of his eye, a violet spot flopping on his white fluffy carpet. 

And so, he knew. Knew, because understood is a strong word. And he didn't understand at all. But he couldn't let the fish die without any answers. Hence, in mere seconds, he was holding the mysterious and very much scaly animal under the sink's water jet. He called for Jungkook, who looked the least petrified, to bring him the aquarium he had bought from the bag on the sofa, where it laid unopened.

Unsurprising to Taehyung, Jungkook responded promptly. The youngest really wasn't scared at all, more interested by the odd series of events than anything. All those animes he watched had definitely prepared him for this moment. 

 In his cupped hands, the fish was trying to swim. And it was doing the suspicious thing with its mouth, again. This was it. It was the time for Taehyung to sort everything out. 

"Jungkook, give me the aquarium." 

And in the fish went. It seemed to prefer the aquarium better. It wasn't swimming now, just looking straight into his eyes in a familiar way. 

"Leave me alone a bit."

Despite of their state, the boys protested. How could they leave him alone with the suspicious fish? After a woman just evaporated in his room? There was no way they left.

However, Taehyung wasn't wavering. Soon, the four young men found themselves outside his room, door closed. They sat in silence. The atmosphere required, almost begged for a joke, a pun, anything to lighten everyone up. But there was none. Just silence, confusion and a hint of fresh water scent. 

 Inside Taehyung's bathroom, a more tense scene was taking place. He was currently at eye level with the fish, staring right at it. 

He couldn't believe what he was about to do. 

"Blink once if you are a girl, blink twice if you are just a dumb fish." 

And now, he waited. It wasn't moving. He wasn't either. Man vs nature. This is what it all came down to. 

And he kept waiting. The fish wasn't backing out. It was staring right through his soul. But Taehyung didn't disappoint either. His eyes held power. With a single look, he could make thousands of girls and boys scream. The fish wouldn’t win.

He waited some more.  

He was getting really bored now. Could fish even blink?... 

Of course they can.

...Right? 

He got his phone and googled the question in a hurry. Oh. 

"I just learned you don't have eyelids." The man, the international idol, admitted to the tiny violet fish. It seemed to give almost a nod. Or, maybe, Taehyung's eyes were tricking him after having stared through the aquarium glass for so long.

"Do a flip for yes, wag your tail for no." He continued. 

'Excuse me!? A flip? Who do you think I am!?...And is it really called a tail?' He would be hearing if fish had vocal chords. But they didn't, so he heard nothing. 

Taehyung imagined the fish raising an eyebrow at him.

"What?" Was he exaggerating with the flip? He had never seen a fish do a flip. And, now, there wouldn't be any confusion regarding the answers. He proceeded, with the first question:

"Are you a human girl?" 

 For the first time in your life, you did a flip. You hoped it was the last one, as well. Taehyung seemed to have other ideas, as he stared at you with big eyes that shone like stars. And, don’t get the wrong idea, you were still annoyed at the fact he made you do a flip. But those eyes! He was so pretty! Even now, you couldn't let a beauty like his be under appreciated... 

Then, he fell to the floor, landing unceremoniously on his butt. Ah. 

Still, so pretty... 

 When Namjoon arrived home, he only wanted to lay down with a good book and some chill music playing in the background. He had eaten so much at this new restaurant Jin discovered that he didn't have enough energy left for anything else. 

However, when getting his keys out of his pocket was interrupted by 3 security guards leaving his home, he just knew he wasn't getting any of that well deserved relaxation. 

The officers bowed to him. He bowed back. Then, he looked at Jin in pure horror. Jin looked back, equally confused. What had they done this time? 

 The house seemed peaceful at first sight. No loud bickering or yelling. No shards of anything sharp on the ground. No llama or any other exotic animal. At least none could be seen. 

What had security been called for? 

Jin went to check the kitchen, while he carefully proceeded towards the living room. It was dark outside already and the lights were off, as if nobody were home. Suspicious. Usually, there was at least one person making a ruckus in the common area. Yet, today, nothing seemed to be moved from its usual spot. 

Jin returned from the kitchen, as clueless as he left. They exchanged a few words of uncertainty.

Where was everyone?

Even though, if he stopped to consider, Namjoon kind of liked the calm. He could see himself enjoying it. The leader sat down on the modern couch and exhaled. 

"Finally some silence in this house." 

Jin followed suit. He didn't mind the atmosphere either. He yawned. These couches were so comfy he could take a nap right here-

"Taehyung, I swear to god if you don't give me that fish right now...!"

Namjoon and Jin exchanged a knowing look: it didn't last long. 

Footsteps were heard on the hallway as Taehyung ran to the living room. As he appeared from behind a corner, both onlookers looked with curiosity. 

The blonde was carrying an aquarium shaped like a bowl, from which water was lightly spilling. 

"This could be interesting." Jin told Namjoon quietly, so only he could hear. He didn't want to give away their presence, as the lights were still off and the  members didn't know they had arrived. They could just see the whole situation play out then interfere if it got out of hand. Inside the aquarium, Namjoon saw a tiny fish. 

"I wonder what's up with that." He whispered back to Jin, as Taehyung went into the kitchen. 

Then, Yoongi and Jungkook appeared, bickering.

"I'm telling you she transformed into a fish and that's it!" Jungkook said to his elder, confidently. Yoongi didn't seem to believe it, mumbling something under his breath. 

"Taehyung!" he yelled. "I promise I won't throw it into the toilet if you give it to me now." And they left towards the kitchen as well. 

At this interaction, the two by-standers got confused. What were they talking about? Some game? They were now considering joining the others to see what the the whole commotion was about. 

But, before they could get up, Jimin and Hoseok appeared. They both looked ghastly pale, shaken up and very thrown off. The two seemed to follow the rest with no enthusiasm whatsoever. Almost like they didn't need to hear the rest of it. So, instead of going into the kitchen, Jimin turned on the living room lights, deciding for a stop. Of course, they were unaware of the two figures lounging on the couch. 

The screams that followed brought Taehyung, Yoongi and Jungkook back from the kitchen and caused Namjoon and Jin slight hearing loss for the next few days. 

I seriously feel like this love yourself series is bts' best, answer comeback especially. It just challenged what typical kpop sounds like i guess and they're building a stronger name for themselves. I can't wait to see how they improve even more on the next album! 💜💜

Taehhyung: they need me

staff: no, they don't