Wrapped In Your Absence
First glances
The office smelled faintly of coffee and printer ink, a mixture that somehow felt comforting. Taehyung was already juggling reports and emails, carefully organizing his day, when he noticed a new face navigating the cubicles.
Jungkook. He was quiet, polite, with a soft aura that made Taehyung pause for just a moment longer than usual. There was something about the way he carried himself careful, observant, yet confident enough to stand out.
Jungkook
Excuse me… do you know where the copier is? I’ve been walking in circles for ten minutes.
Taehyung
glancing up from his laptop, raising an eyebrow
“Third floor, left side. Don’t worry, it takes everyone a few tries the first time.”
Jungkook let out a small laugh, the sound soft and genuine, and Taehyung felt something flutter in his chest.
Jungkook
Thanks… I appreciate it
Taehyung
No problem. I’m Taehyung, by the way. And you are?
Jungkook
Jungkook. Nice to meet you
The handshake was brief, but the electricity lingered longer than it should have. Taehyung found himself stealing glances at Jungkook for the rest of the morning, noting the subtle ways he smiled at coworkers, the way he tucked a strand of hair behind his ear, the soft intensity in his eyes when he focused.
Over the next few days, they found reasons to interact more. Coffee breaks became small shared rituals “Want a latte?” Taehyung would ask, and Jungkook would nod, shy but eager. They’d walk to the break room together, exchanging jokes, small smiles, and lingering glances that neither admitted carried meaning.
One afternoon, they ended up working late on a project together. The office was quiet, the hum of the air conditioning the only background noise. Jungkook looked up from his laptop with a hesitant expression.
Jungkook
Taehyung, can I ask you something?
Taehyung
leaning back, pretending to be casual but heart racing
“Sure. What’s up?
Jungkook
I… I think you’re really easy to talk to. Like, I feel… comfortable around you.
Taehyung’s chest skipped a beat. He’d felt it too the connection growing with each laugh, each glance, each shared coffee.
Taehyung
smirking lightly
“Is that your polite way of saying you like me?”
Jungkook’s ears turned a soft pink, and he nodded almost imperceptibly.
Jungkook
Yeah. I do. I didn’t mean to make it weird
Taehyung laughed softly, leaning back in his chair, the smile reaching his eyes.
Taehyung
Not weird at all. I like you too, Jungkook
It was a quiet, electric moment. The kind that didn’t need grand gestures or declarations just two people acknowledging the pull between them.
From that day, everything subtly shifted. Their casual greetings became longer. Shared coffee runs turned into brief lunches. Little touches lingered a hand brushing a shoulder, an arm casually resting near the other’s. Jungkook’s shy glances met Taehyung’s teasing smirks, and Taehyung loved every second of it.
One evening, as they packed up their desks after another long day, Taehyung caught Jungkook hesitating by the door.
Taehyung
Heading out already?
Jungkook
softly, almost shyly
“Yeah… I just… wanted to say, uh… thanks for today. And… for, you know… being kind.
Taehyung
grinning, stepping closer
“Kindness is my specialty. But I think you might be my favorite coworker now.
Jungkook’s lips curved into a small smile, and Taehyung felt warmth spread in his chest. Their hands brushed for just a second long enough to notice, short enough to tease.
Jungkook
Maybe… we could grab coffee after work sometime? Outside the office?”
Taehyung’s grin widened, eyes sparkling.
Taehyung
I’d like that. A lot
And just like that, a simple office crush became something more. The start of their first everything first crush, first date, first moments that neither would forget.
Even in the mundane setting of cubicles and coffee machines, something extraordinary had begun.
First Date
The office felt different after that first conversation. Taehyung caught himself glancing toward Jungkook’s desk more than usual, noting the way he concentrated, the way his lips curved when he read emails, the soft hum he made while typing.
Jungkook, on the other hand, couldn’t stop replaying the conversation in his head Taehyung’s teasing smile, the warmth in his eyes, the way his voice had sounded when he said, “I like you too.”
It didn’t take long for them to set a date outside work
Jungkook
So… uh… are we still on for coffee after work?
Taehyung
grinning, casually leaning against his desk
“Absolutely. Don’t make me think you’re going to chicken out
Jungkook
I wouldn’t… maybe
The coffee shop was small and cozy, tucked on a quiet street just a few blocks from the office. Taehyung arrived first, nervously adjusting his sleeve while trying to act casual. Jungkook walked in moments later, backpack slung over one shoulder, and smiled shyly when he spotted Taehyung
Taehyung
Hey yourself. You made it
They ordered drinks a caramel latte for Taehyung, a black coffee for Jungkook and found a small corner table. The air between them was charged with something new and exciting: anticipation, curiosity, and the unspoken question of whether this could become something real.
They talked about work at first, cautiously, but soon the conversation drifted to favorite movies, music, and childhood memories. Every laugh, every shared smile, seemed to draw them closer
At one point, Taehyung brushed a stray lock of hair from Jungkook’s forehead
Jungkook
blushing lightly
“Tae… you don’t have to
Taehyung
smirking
“I want to
That small gesture soft, intimate, but not overbearing made Jungkook’s heart race. He realized just how much he liked Taehyung, more than he’d expected, more than he could put into wor
As the sun dipped lower in the sky, casting golden light through the coffee shop windows, Taehyung reached across the table and lightly touched Jungkook’s hand
Jungkook
heart pounding, nodding
“Yes
Taehyung leaned in slowly, giving Jungkook plenty of time to pull away which he didn’t. Their lips met in a soft, tentative kiss, a first that held all the excitement and nervousness of something new
It wasn’t rushed or overwhelming; it was gentle, sweet, and full of the promise of more.
When they pulled back slightly, foreheads resting together, both were smiling.
Jungkook
Wow… that was… unexpected
Taehyung
grinning
“Unexpectedly perfect, you mean
After that day, their relationship moved forward with small steps:
• Sharing lunch in the office, pretending it was casual but stealing little touches.
• Walking home together after late shifts, laughing over silly stories from their commute.
• Texting each other late at night, their messages filled with teasing, soft words, and gentle flirtation.
Every moment reinforced the bond that had begun with a simple office interaction, a shy confession, and a first coffee together.
Taehyung couldn’t stop thinking about Jungkook, and Jungkook couldn’t stop thinking about Taehyung. Both felt that unmistakable spark that pull that told them this was more than just a crush.
But even in their happiness, a small tension lingered, subtle and unspoken. Life outside work could complicate things, and both of them were about to learn that love, even at its sweetest, sometimes comes with challenges they weren’t ready for yet
Yet for now, in this small coffee shop and in their quiet office corners, they were happy. Their first kisses, first dates, and first moments together were just the beginning of something they both hoped would last
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