DANCERS

GUCCI JOGGERS

"see you tomorrow guys" Hoseok who was drenched in sweat said with a smile as he picked up his bag to leave the room, some of the students were resting on the floor, some talk among themselves while the rest were already on their way out when Jennie's voice interrupted whatever they were doing.

"wait up everyone, I have an announcement to make" she said making Yoongi who was about to chase after Hoseok grumble curses under his breath

"so about the dance contest coming up in two weeks, I am suggesting we wear uniform outfits" she said and everywhere got silent waiting for her to finish her speech so they could go home "and I'm thinking something that would make us stand out, something that would give us swag, you know what I'm saying?" She continued smiling when the students all agreed with cheers.

"And so we are going to be wearing Gucci Joggers on that day, make them know that our school's reputation of being rich is true" She added and the rest applauded her for bringing up such a good idea except Jimin who was glaring holes into her head from the floor.

"Can we couple it with Versace shoes and handkerchiefs?" one of the students asked and Jennie nodded.

"as long as it's not a cheap brand that can ruin the Gucci outfit, you can wear anything" Jennie answered and continued to answer questions thrown at her, all of it involving how to make their outfit look more expensive which was making Jimin get a headache, where did they want him to get such clothes from, he was raking his brains for ideas when Jungkook voice rang through the whole room.

"what about people who can't afford it?" He asked with a fake worried tone and Jimin knows he's doing it on purpose because Jungkook wouldn't have to worry since he might have a closet full of Gucci joggers.

"well" Jennie thought for a while and then smiled "I don’t think there’s anyone who can afford bighit and not afford Gucci joggers but if there is such students then I think they'll just have to stay with the audience and watch as those that can afford it work their magic on stage" she said and winked at Jungkook who smirked back making Jimin glare at both of them as more questions were asked before they called it a day but as Jennie was about to leave Jimin grabbed her arm making her stop.

"Yes Jimin, can I help you?" she asked with raised eyebrows.

"weren't you supposed to discuss the choice of outfit with me before the class" Jimin asked back

"was I?" She asked innocently before laughing when Jimin frowned at her "I didn't know that but don't worry I'll discuss other issues with you before the class next time" she said removing her arms from his hold before walking away.

"Looks like you'll be among the audience on that day" Jungkook laughed from behind but Jimin didn't answer but walked out of the room angrily.

When Jimin got to his place of work he had considered asking for the money from his boss since the man was very fond of him but he decided against it because the money he needed was way too much.

After his job, he decided to go to a close by mall to see how much the Gucci joggers would cost and when he did, he felt his heart shrinking at the price tag. He went home from there not in the spirit to go back to bighit that day, he had worked hard to get where he was and some stupid outfit was about to stop his destiny, he couldn’t accept that but where was he going to get $1000 from when the competition is in two weeks time.

Once he got inside the room he removed his shoes and went to sit on the floor, his mind running wild in search of solutions to his problem when a shrill sound rang throughout the quiet room startling him, he looked around in search of the sourch and when he did he kissed his teeth.

“Stupid phone” he hissed about to turn away but quickly stood up and went toward the phone to see someone send a text.

Jungkook: Hey Taehyung can we hang out today

Jungkook: After your work that is.

He read the text before smirking at it ‘this type of thing is supposed to go where you go Tae, how dumb could you be?’ Jimin thought as he deleted the messages and then inspected the phone, a thought running in his head before his eyes widened as if a light was just switched on in his brain.

“If I’m to sell this phone, I’ll have enough money for that stupid joggers” he whispered to himself happily before pocketing the phone and running out of the house.

Jungkook had been texting his new friend since morning but the other didn’t reply, he called a few times but got no reply which made his mood sour and only got lifted after Jennie’s announcement when he saw jimin eye her with so much hate and contemt.

‘you deserve it’ he had thought at that moment.

After the class he had gone straight to the café where Taehyung worked at but was told his shift started in thirty minutes so he waited. He saw the boy walking towards the road and in his excitement to see the other ran towards him before he could reach the café.

“Hello Taehyung” he greeted as he walked backward with Taehyung facing him as he walked forward with a smile.

“Hi Jungkook, you’re here early” Taehyung said making him scratch at his neck shyly.

“I’ve been trying to call you since morning but got no reply, what happened to your phone?” he asked

“oh I dropped it at home so it doesn’t get stolen where I work” Taehyung said and smiled when he saw Jungkook’s mouth form an ‘O’ shape, “you didn’t think I lost it did you?” he asked playfully, his smile widening when Jungkook shook his head with a smile

“I know you wouldn’t lose it, I just…”

“Taehyung as much as I would like to see you chat with your boyfriend, you have a lot of work to do” Jihoon, Taehyung’s co-worker interupted before disappearing into the backdoor.

“Do you want to wait or would you rather go and come back in like 2 hours” Taehyung asked hopefully.

“I’ll wait until you’re done” Jungkook said and took a seat as Taehyung walked into the backroom to change into his work cloth seeing Jihoon change out of his work clothes since he had finished his shift.

“Fine boyfriend you got there” Jihoon said once he spotted him

“He’s not my boyfriend, just a friend” Taehyung said while Jihoon snorted.

“With the way he keeps staring at you, it obvious he wants you to be his boyfriend” Jihoon said in a matter of fact tone making the other blush as he punched Jihoon’s shoulder playfully.

“Stop saying rubbish and go away” Taehyung said as he changed into the café’s uniform, Jihoon eyeing him with an emotion.

“See you tomorrow” Jihoon said as he walked past Taehyung who waved him goodbye before leaving the locker room.

And as Taehyung worked throughout that night Jungkook never once tore his gaze away from him, he admired how angelic the boy looked and how his beautiful smile seemed to widen whenever he conversed with a customer, he hated how some of this customers stayed way longer at the counter just to stare at the boy who’s smile was more beautiful than diamonds but he couldn’t blame them not when he himself couldn’t stop staring at the boy and especially when Taehyung wasn’t his..

Yet.