Title: Little Green Monster
Recipient:
annoniji4dPairing: Mino/Taehyun
Rating: PG
Summary: Taehyun is jealous of Mino's chemistry with Alexa
Notes: I don't know if this was what you hoped for when you wrote the prompt. I tried my best. Hope you enjoy! :)
It had always been Nam Taehyun’s dream to visit Europe especially London. It was home to one of the greatest bands he admired, The Beatles. Needless to say, he was the most excited out of all of them when their manager informed them that they will be going to Europe to film their teasers and even a music video for their upcoming album.
He had been feeling the pressure lately since it was reported by their company that his songs will be used as the title tracks for their new album. It was definitely different from what they had done for their debut album. The music was definitely more mature and showed the development they had during their long hiatus.
“Taehyun-ah… stop worrying… It is going to be fine. We are just going to go there to enjoy ourselves with the photo shoots and then have fun. After all, wasn’t it your dream to want to visit Europe especially London?” Mino commented during the night before they were supposed to fly.
They lay together on Taehyun’s bed, deliciously tangled together after a slow round of lovemaking. Having been together with the youngest for a good 2 years, Mino could easily sensed the restless energy that Taehyun having and figured out rather easily that his lover was feeling unnecessarily stressed out with worries.
“I know… but I cannot help but to think…” Taehyun mumbled as he buried his nose into the crook Mino’s neck, hoping the scent from the tanned male will help to calm him.
“Well, we all unanimously agreed to use your songs for the new album. It was a collective decision and all the members and staff felt that your songs suited.”
“That is true…” Taehyun mumbled sighing a little as he felt Mino’s hand rubbing soothing circles across his back as though trying to rub away the weight that he was carrying on his shoulders.
“Sleep Taehyun… It is getting late, we have to get up early for the flight.” Mino said as he pressed his lips against Taehyun’s forehead, his was as beginning to get heavy with sleep.
Taehyun nodded before shifting a little to a more comfortable position in Mino’s arms and drifted off to the familiar and comforting rhythm of Mino’s breathing.
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They decided to go for a punk rock theme for their concept for this round. Gone was the gentlemanly image and in with the dark and edginess that one would associate with punk rock. It went without saying that the members were excited by the concept especially Seungyoon, who could not wait to embrace his rocker side.
It was decided that they would be filming their segments individually that all of them with much excitement and gusto while taking the pockets of spare time to soak in the sights and sounds of the city.
It went without saying that Mino and Taehyun took the time to date in between their free time or when they are scheduled for photo shoots together which they secretly relish the idea of being able to walk in public together without all the hiding.
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Taehyun knew Mino’s scenes for the teaser would be with a female model and did not think much about the scene his boyfriend had to shoot until Seungyoon came back to the hotel one night and announced to the members that Mino’s cut was daebak.
There was a kiss scene apparently…
The information did not sit too well with the maknae…
However, Taehyun decided to shrug it off that it was nothing since Mino explained to him that it was a peck, it mean nothing because it was for work and that it was the direction that the director of the video would like to take.
Or so he thought…
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Mino seemed to have become friends with the model whose name was Alexa. They traded friendly messages and followed each other on their social accounts. He had also introduced her to the rest of them and was slowly getting to know her better.
Taehyun never thought much of Mino’s friendship with her since as far as he knew, it was purely platonic. In fact, he found to be a pretty interesting person as they communicated through social media and texts.
They decided to gather at the living room when their producers gave them the compact disc which contained the final versions of their teasers. Seunghoon excitedly hooked up his laptop to their television so that they could have a better viewing experience.
“Okay, it is playing… I hope is as good as we hoped it would be.” Seunghoon muttered excitedly before taking his seat beside Jinwoo on the couch.
The first part was the group teasers which showed the five of them roaming the streets of London. They all let out cheers as they saw the final product.
“It looks so dark edgy and we look like we all have our own deep dark secrets.” Seungyoon commented looking really smug which earned nods from all of them.
The first was Jinwoo to be shown after the group’s images. Their oldest member was portrayed as the seemingly normal member out of the whole lot of them yet there was something about his character that one could tell that he seemed to have his own demons.
“I have to say you did a great job with this. It is like there is something about you that is mysterious and hidden yet dark at the same time.” Seungyoon muttered.
“That was exactly what I was going for and I am glad that it turned out so well.” Jinwoo answered feeling all smug with himself.
Next up was Seunghoon’s teaser with his seemingly carefree attitude yet one could easily tell with a deeper look into his eyes to know that nothing much in the entertainment industry frazzles him anymore. It seemed that the love for music and his relationship with the members seemed to be all that kept him going.
Then it was Seungyoon’s and his rebellious streak and he seemed to have a thing against Mino as they seemed to be at odds with something that might or might not have something to do with Taehyun. However, it added to the overall feel of the intrigue.
Taehyun’s part was one where he portrayed as a talented and creative musician who seemed to have given in into drugs in order to get through the day.
“Pretty much like Kurt Cobain…” Taehyun mumbled as he watched how he fell and slipped into unconscious.
“Was the last part your own doing?” Jinwoo asked curiously.
“Yes I felt it would a better effect if I added that and yes, if you are wondering, it hurt when I fell.” Taehyun added which caused all of them to laugh.
The living room was quiet again when Mino’s teaser started to play on the television screen. Everyone one of them was tuned to the screen watch earnestly which made Mino felt slightly uncomfortable.
Mino felt even worse when he saw how everyone’s eyes were almost bulging out of their respective sockets when the kiss scene between him and Alexa played on the screen.
There was complete and utter silence for the next three seconds before laughter followed from everyone else except Taehyun who was sitting beside him in total silence.
Oh no…
“Is she even alive?” Jinwoo asked as he wiped tears from his eyes.
“Are you sure you did not just suck her soul out from her body?” Seunghoon asked before breaking out into uncontrollable laughter.
“Why don’t you swallow her whole? I never knew your mouth was this big.” Seungyoon commented before he started laughing all over again.
Mino glanced at the maknae who remained silent and his expression stony. Things were definitely not sitting well with his boyfriend and Mino swallowed hard, unsure whether if he should have told him that there was actually a deeper kiss.
He was so going to get it later…
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“So… I don’t remember you mentioning that there was deeper kiss scene with her.” Taehyun began once they reached his room.
Here we go… Let the interrogation began…
Mino could not help but to wince inwardly at Taehyun’s words. Somehow, the other members managed to get the hint that maybe a certain maknae might not be too happy with the way the video turned out because they suddenly feigned tiredness and retreated to their rooms, giving the couple time alone.
Well, more like it was for Mino to explain himself out.
“I did not think that the director would really use in the final cuts.”
“Didn’t Seungyoon mention that you initiated for a deeper expression with the director who agreed?” Taehyun pointed out almost immediately while his hands was busy stroking Polly as though the act of it would calm him down.
Damn the maknae was sharp whenever the situation called for it. What ace timing…
“It slipped my mind. Are you really feeling jealous now?” Mino decided to just throw the topic out there instead of beat about the poor little bush.
“I am I wished you told me about it there was different takes and definitely different angles to the kiss. After all, you did say that it was a light peck.” Taehyun shrugged deciding to be straight forward with his own feelings.
“I am sorry I did not think that the director wanted to use this.” Mino walked over to settled himself next to his lover on the bed, shifting Polly away so he could gather Taehyun into his arms.
“I felt like an idiot when the rest stared at me wondering if I knew about it which they quickly got the hint that I have totally no clue.” Taehyun huffed.
“I am sorry Taehyun-ah.” Mino kissed the top of Taehyun’s forehead hoping that his kiss would ease the frown lines off his face.
“You both look good together by the way.” Taehyun mumbled softly to himself as he played with the hem of Mino’s wife-beater top.
“Stop entertaining such thoughts. I love you completely, silly… There is no one more prefect for me than you.” Mino tugged his boyfriend so that he could look at the maknae’s face.
“I love you too.”
“So are we good now?”
“I guess we are?”
“Good cause I am really tired and want to sleep.” Mino answered before he lied down on the bed. All the time, he was still keeping Taehyun against him, savoring the comforting warmth.
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Taehyun knew it was silly of him to be jealous because he knew very well how much Mino loves him. However, he could not help but to have slight doubts since he could see how they communicated on their respective social media and sharing photos that they took together while on the set.
After all, she was more outgoing, friendly and managed to get along well with the people around her. While on the other hand, he was the one with the violent mood swings and the introvert who loves to be alone more than anything else.
He wondered why Song Minho even put up with him.
Was he even worth the time and effort?
Without Taehyun’s realization, his silence on whenever it was mentioned on live broadcast was starting to get the notice of fans and his members which did not really sit well with a particular rapper.
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“So you are inviting Alexa to the concert?’ Taehyun asked trying to sound nonchalant but Mino knew better.
Mino knew Taehyun well enough to know that even though his boyfriend might have told him that he was okay with the issue but the way his face would change was telling him otherwise.