The Red String Of Fate | tk

Chapter 34: Afterglow

~~meet me in the afterglow~~

Pic cred dell_dell7

Ignore the mistakes plz :)

Third Person POV

The car ride was silent. Taehyung didn't play any song which Jeongguk was expecting him to. He was looking at him from time to time, seeing his long, delicate fingers caressing the petals, gaze never once lifting from them.

"Looks like you like the flowers a lot." Jeongguk says, tries ensure if Taehyung really liked the flowers.

"I love them. The color is my favorite." Taehyung mumbles and Jeongguk is relieved that atleast he replied to him.

"I'm glad you do. Thanks for coming out with me." Jeongguk says and Taehyung just nods.

Silence falls on them again till the very time Jeongguk takes the turn towards the hills and hears a scoff from Taehyung.

"Should I be worried that you're taking me to a stranded place at night. Finally getting rid of me? I even took flowers as a bait if that's what they are." Taehyung says.

"You know that's not true." Jeongguk chuckles a little.

"Doesn't seem like a lie either coming from you." Taehyung mumbles and Jeongguk take a deep breath. He says nothing, eager and hurries to reach the place they got out for.

Taehyung feels his ears blocked as they go round and up the road on the hill. He makes a face at the uncomfortable feeling and Jeongguk smiles a little when he pats the shell of his ear a little.

"It'll get better." Jeongguk says.

"I know. I just don't like it even for a second." Taehyung utters.

"You know, before bringing me here you could've atleast asked if I'm scared of heights or not." Taehyung says and Jeongguk's eyes widen for a moment.

"You're scared of heights?! Shit. I'm sorry. I should've asked." Jeongguk panics for a moment.

"We can go back---".

"No, it's fine." Taehyung chuckles a little, shakes his head. Perhaps that's the reason he kept looking at the flowers.

Jeongguk sighs in relief as they reach the destination, was so nervous because whatever Taehyung was saying, it was somehow so petty and meant to just increase Jeongguk's guilt.

He had stopped the car away from the edge of the cliff, gets out of the car and Taehyung stays. The mafia boss goes to his side and opens the door for him but Taehyung stays seated.

"Come on. It's worth the fear. I promise." Jeongguk whispers.

Jeongguk holds his hand out for Taehyung who looks at it with hesitation. He puts the flowers on the dashboard and places his hand on Jeongguk's, letting the mafia boss curl his fingers, holds him firmly as he leads him out of the car.

Taehyung hasn't looked at the cliff and when he does, he immediately stops. Jeongguk looks back at him. "What's wrong?" He asks.

"There are no railings! There are no railings, Jeongguk!" Taehyung exclaims, pulling his hand out of his hold.

"And I'm not standing on the edge. Never! I thought you would just lead me out of the car in your oh so gentleman ways." Taehyung utters. Jeongguk looks at him in amusement.

"I'll keep holding you. There's nothing to be afraid of. The view is worth it." Jeongguk promises.

"No. No no this isn't okay. What if I trip and we both fall forward? Nope." Taehyung shakes his head.