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[ Third Time's the Charm! ] - Taegi AU

What starts off as a fun bet soon turns into a desperate attempt by Taehyung to make his boyfriend flustered on camera. But is Yoongi too professional to react to his flirting or is he just too dense?!

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• Fluff
• Established Taegi
• quotes are not canon compliant
• Jimin might be Taehyung's soulmate but he is a devil
• Might include smut idk if i do i'll tag it but can't promise anything
• This is a wip and will be updated throughout Taegi week

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It starts off when Jimin makes an offhanded comment as he lies on Taehyung's bed, glued to the nintendo switch.

"Don't you think it's strange that Yoongi hyung isn't the most vocal one about affections but when it comes to you, suddenly he has his smoothest flirting game on?"

Taehyung, who had been busy cleaning the lens of his new camera, pauses when he registers Jimin's words.

"Okay, let me correct you there. First of all, Yoongi is quite vocal in his affections and—"

"Yeah yeah I'm not talking about when hyung rides your dick.

I think the whole dorm knows how vocal he gets then," Jimin shudders, shaking off some memories he would rather not recall.

"That's not what I meant," Taehyung mumbles with a blush. God, were they really that loud? No wonder Namjoon hyung wouldn't look them in the eyes last week

Maybe he should invest in soundproofing his room.

"You're thinking about it right now aren't you?" Jimin smirks. "Pervert."

"Yah!" Taehyung's legs fly to hit the target but Jimin's reflexes are too good. He avoids being kicked in his side by mere inches.

Taehyung huffs, compelling the blush on his face to go away. "Anyway, when did you even see hyung being a smooth flirt? Ever since we got together he hasn't outright flirted with me in public."

Jimin's mouth falls as he gapes at his best friend incredulously.

"What?" Taehyung asks, a bit self-conscious.

"You're kidding me right?"

"Uhhh...no?"

"You're honestly telling me you have no fucking clue hyung was flirting with you while we were filming the special videos for I-LAND today?"

Taehyung scrunches his eyebrows, thinking back. They had been asked to visit the I-LAND facility earlier that day to give the trainees their assignment and provide them some advice. But he still has no idea what Jimin is talking about.

His confusion must have shown on his face because his best friend finally puts aside the switch and sits up.

"Remember when K's concern about the other guys being handsome came up?" Jimin prods. "And you said that being handsome and being attractive were two different things?"

"Uhh...yeah?" Taehyung still doesn't know where Jimin is going with this.

"And then Yoongi hyung said that you can only say that because you're both?"

Taehyung nods. Yes, he remembers that as clear as day given how he was trying not to blush.

Jimin holds his gaze in silence.

That's when Taehyung finally understands.

"You think he was flirting?"

Jimin throws the nearest pillow his hands land on right at Taehyung, who catches it with practised ease. "Of course I am! Hyung was literally flirting with you on camera!"

"I– oh..."

"/Oh/ he says," sighs Jimin. "He was so smooth you didn't even realise he was flirting. Should I be feeling bad for hyung here?"

Taehyung repeats Yoongi's words in his head once again. Now that he thinks about it, he supposes that can be considered flirting.

But Yoongi always compliments him like that as if it's the most natural thing. Maybe he has become so used to it that it just doesn't register in his mind as that anymore.

"He really did that huh..." On camera. On a broadcast that will be aired for everyone to see.

Suddenly Taehyung feels warm.

"You're blushing," Jimin teases him. "It was a pretty bold move, even if I do say so myself."

Still a little dazed, Taehyung continues his task of cleaning the lens. But he can't concentrate on it like before.

If Jimin hadn't pointed it out for him, he would have completely missed it. Which begs the question, just how many of Yoongi's flirting had Taehyung mistaken as casual compliments?

"You know..." Jimin starts. He seems to be mulling over something and

Taehyung immediately recognizes the glint of mischief in his eyes. He narrows his eyes, waiting for Jimin to continue.

"I was just wondering...have you ever tried it?"

"Tried what?" asks Taehyung.

"Flirting with hyung. On camera."

"Of course not!" Taehyung answers, flushed.

"There's no way...I mean..."

Now that Jimin has planted the idea in his head, he can't shake it off. It sounds fun. Exciting. Would Yoongi hyung realise he's flirting with him? Or would he brush it off as simple compliments just like Taehyung had done?

"I can see you're already liking the idea," smiles Jimin. "Admit it. You want to try it out, don't you?"

If devils could disguise as angels, Taehyung is sure they would look just like Jimin. In moments like this he is reminded just how fearsome his soulmate is.

"It does sound...interesting..." Taehyung admits finally.

"Exactly!" Jimin is almost jumping on the bed. His excitement rubs off on Taehyung, pushing aside his inhibitions. "Let's make a bet."

Oh Jimin really knows what buttons to push.

There's no way Taehyung can say no to a bet.

"Flirt with Yoongi hyung, but don't make it obvious. If by the third try tomorrow he doesn't blush all red on camera then I lose. If he does, I win. Winner gets clean up duties for a month. Deal?"

Three tries? That'll be a piece of cake. Jimin is seriously underestimating him right now. It's not like Yoongi's the only one who can flirt. Taehyung has some pretty good tricks up his sleeves as well.

"You got yourself a deal, Park Jimin.

Make sure to pick up new gloves because you'll be needing it."

"Oh we'll see who needs those in the end," smirks Jimin. "Best of luck."

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They have a scheduled vlive together the next day. Taehyung rolls his shoulders, getting the stiffness out. He feels more nervous than ever.

They are to gather in Yoongi's room by 6 o'clock. Taehyung is one of the first people to arrive. Which has its advantages.

The elder hadn't wasted time stealing a kiss from him as soon as he walked through the doors.

Taehyung gets lost in the feeling of those soft lips on his. He closes his eyes and presses Yoongi against the wall, deepening the kiss.

A soft moan echoes in the back of Yoongi's throat.

"Ahem." They part away from each other in surprise when they hear Hoseok clearing his throat, a cheeky grin on his face. "At least lock the door before you get to second base, hyung."

Yoongi doesn't look embarrassed, which

only makes Taehyung's heart flutter when he thinks about how comfortable he has become with the fact that their relationship is common knowledge amongst the members.

The elder narrows his eyes at Hoseok, making sure to get his feelings of annoyance at being interrupted across.

Hoseok lifts his hands up in surrender and squeezes past them to sit on the sofa.

Yoongi exchanges a glance with Taehyung.

"We'll continue later," Yoongi smiles. His eyes seem to hold the promise and Taehyung smirks, lightly patting Yoongi's butt.

"I'll look forward to it hyung."

One by one, the rest of the members arrive. Everyone is relaxed, joking around or busy on their phones while the staff set up the cameras for them. He glances at Yoongi who is busy scrolling through his cell phone as well.

The elder has that endearing pout on his face that he makes every time he's concentrating on something.

Jungkook and Hoseok are fooling around with Namjoon, Seokjin's trying his best to recruit one of the camera directors into his fishing cult.

Oh right, last time Taehyung called it a cult, Seokjin had threatened to shave his hair while he was sleeping. A fishing outing then, he corrects himself. He can't risk Seokjin reading his mind by some chance.

And Jimin...well, as soon as Taehyung catches his eyes,

Jimin wriggles his eyebrows as he glances towards Yoongi.

Good luck, his best friend mouths with a twinkle in his eyes. He's enjoying this way too much.

"Alright everything's set," the director calls out.

Everyone gathers in front of the table that the staff have set up.

There's just enough space for them to all sit and be visible once the live starts. Taehyung is a quick to snatch the free spot on Yoongi's right, earning a smile from the elder.

"Okay so as planned," the director continues, "You'll be letting army know

about the plans for the next album. But make sure you don't give out any crucial information." And here the director looks directly at Namjoon.

"Director-nim, I can't believe you have such little faith in me," Namjoon groans.

"Hyung, there's a twenty minute compilation on youtube of you blurting out spoilers," Jimin quips in immediately.

"You know, back in my days—"

"There he goes with the 'back in my days' again," Namjoon sighs. "Yoongi hyung please don't say that.

You're only a year and a half older than me."

"Exactly! Every time you say that I feel like I hit my 50s," jokes Hoseok.

Everyone laughs at the way Yoongi blushes at that, and even Taehyung can't help but crack a smile. They all find it endearing whenever that phrase leaves

Yoongi's mouth but they'll never admit to it when they can tease their second eldest hyung instead.

That won't be the last time his boyfriend blushes today, if Taehyung can help it.

"Yah— you guys are having way too much fun," Yoongi says with a pout.

"He's acting cute again," chuckles Seokjin.

"Hyung!" Taehyung calls out loudly so he can be heard above the chatter. "Yoongi hyung!"

There's the way that Yoongi's face softens automatically every time he looks at Taehyung that gets the latter's heart beating fast.

"Your face looks like lemona!" he blurts out.

Strike one. Since Yoongi is flustered already, maybe Taehyung can use it to his advantage. Will Yoongi take the bait?

But instead of looking flustered, the elder just looks confused.

"Umm...ok?"

"Ah hyung don't you get it? Lemona because it's full of vitamin c which is good for your body. So your face is as good as vitamin c," explains Taehyung.

Understanding dawns on Yoongi but there's not a hint of red on his cheeks. Instead there's something akin to pity in his eyes.

When Hoseok calls Yoongi to set up the table the elder gives him a discreet wave before he goes to help.

"Taehyung-ah," Jimin falls into step beside him, patting his back. "That was so bad I almost spit out my water."

"Oh shut up."

Okay, maybe he rushed it too much. He still has two tries left. No need to worry.

"Okay they table has been adjusted everyone," Hoseok calls out. "We'll start the live soon."

Taehyung adjusts his position a little. He's on Yoongi's right, so he turns his

side profile to the camera more, shuffling a little closer than necessary to Yoongi.

The elder is leaning back a little, his hands behind him. Taehyung's fingers find Yoongi's as he wraps his pinky around the elder's. He holds his breath, waiting to see if Yoongi will take his

hand away. This isn't the first time they've held hands or been a little touchy where the camera won't pick up, but it's always been little lingering touches.

"Baby boy can't wait?" Yoongi leans back further and whispers while Jimin seems to be figuring out why the app keeps

crashing. "You seem a little excited there."

"I'm always excited to spend more time with you, hyung," Taehyung whispers back so only Yoongi can hear.

The elder doesn't reply back, sitting up straighter. Jimin has finally managed to bring the app back to life.

But Taehyung doesn't mind. There's a certain charm to stolen moments like these that never fails to make him smile.

"Aaaaand we're live in 3...2...1!"

Taehyung puts on his professional face. He'll have to plan his moves correctly from now on.

For that, he hopes he can count on army.

The excitement of their fans is contagious as they see the view count go up like crazy every second. Even if this is a surprise vlive, it still boggles their mind how quickly everyone joins them.

They do their greetings and then Yoongi

starts them off just like they had planned. He begins by asking them what they've been doing during the quarantine. Hoseok is the first to begin, followed by Namjoon and Seokjin hyung.

When it's Yoongi's turn, he mentions how he has been taking a good rest after releasing

his mixtape and studying harmony theory.

"Is that the only thing you've been working on, hyung?" Taehyung asks.

He can see Yoongi's slightly scrunched eyebrows on the screen. The elder seems a bit confused at his sudden question.

He tilts his head, his bangs slightly brushing his eyes and Taehyung thinks he looks adorable.

Usually when they are alone, mostly lazying about on the bed a tad bit too long after a concert day, he would tuck the stray locks of hair behind the elder's ears, always making

sure to compliment Yoongi. It always seems to catch the elder off guard as he scrambles to hide his face in the crook of his elbow.

Taehyung has to admit that those blushes meant only for him is something he treasures most in the world.

But they're not alone here.

Which means Yoongi can't hide his blush anymore.

"Everyone," Taehyung speaks to their fans facing the camera. "Yoongi hyung has been practicing the guitar for hours everyday!"

There's a chorus of surprise gasps from the other members. Even Yoongi seems surprised.

"How did you know?"

"Oh please hyung, you're not as slick as you think you are."

From the other end, Jimin coughs loudly.

Taehyung choses to ignore his best friend as he feels his ears heating up. He'll scream about his word choice later.

At least armys will have fun with that little slip.

Something flashes in Yoongi's eyes but it's gone before he can catch what it was. Instead the elder simply shrugs before admitting he has been playing the guitar for a month now.

"And that's not all!" Taehyung leans into

Yoongi as he squeezes his face right next to his. "Hyung's been working on a special song and since I personally love Suga hyung's rap the most, I really wish he'd give me the song."

Taehyung is sure it will work this time. He is barely this vocal about his admiration for

Yoongi in front of the camera. Mostly because it feels like there's a million scrutinizing eyes who might get wind of their relationship. And as much as he wants to reveal it to their fans and boast about his boyfriend every single second, it's not really feasible.

He notices Namjoon clearing his throat and Hoseok glancing at them discreetly. But his eyes focus on Yoongi's face reflected on the screen.

Surely....surely Yoongi will catch on to his flirting...right?

"Have you been sneaking into my studio?" his boyfriend deadpans, narrowing

his eyes in mock anger.

Taehyung blinks rapidly. Ok, that's not what he was expecting. Is Yoongi going to ignore everything he said?!

They're still live so he just smiles. "Ah hyung the bed in your studio is softer."

Yoongi sighs, shaking his head.

And then changes the topic.

Taehyung reels inside. Yoongi really did just deflect all that.

One more chance.

His boyfriend better watch out because Taehyung is done playing nice.

The next half an hour or so goes smoothly. None of them have blurted out any spoilers about the album yet. It seems to be such a normal livestream, with the members all relaxed and enjoying themselves.

All, except for Taehyung.

He bids his time. Yoongi's earlier brush

off has turned on a switch inside him. Before it was only a bet between him and Jimin. Now? It's personal.

His reputation is on the line here. How is it that Yoongi can flirt with him on camera and still have him blush, but he can't do the same? Preposterous.

He'll never let this go.

Taehyung's a patient person. He's being especially careful because he has only one chance left.

They play the little games that the director had arranged for them. Musical chairs (though who thought that was a good idea is beyond Taehyung and he

rubs his back from colliding with Seokjin) and Uno (thank god he still remembered the rules from their bon voyage trip) were just some of them.

When it comes to stamina games, Jungkook is a tough competitor. When he brings up how he has been boxing during his free time,

someone in the chat comments if Yoongi has been joining him as well.

Yoongi's face lights up in a proud smile. "I've actually been working out a lot recently. Do you think I can become one of the buffer members in a few months?"

At the mention of Yoongi working out, Taehyung's eyes conspicuously rake his boyfriend's body from top to bottom. He has to hold himself back from licking his lips.

It's true that Yoongi has developed some serious muscles these past few months. Something that Taehyung

never fails to appreciate every time those arms wrap around his waist, pulling him close. He had never truly understood Hoseok's muscle kink until he accompanied Yoongi to the gym one day.

And he is never making that mistake ever again. There's only so much he can hold back with

Yoongi's muscles on full display, sweat glistening on his fair skin, making him glow. He didn't want to get banned from the gym forever.

"Oh! Someone just commented that you're hot, Yoongi hyung," Namjoon chuckles, pointing at the screen.

Yoongi looks unaffected at the comment

while the others read even more comments which all seem to agree that their second eldest member might indeed become buffer than all of them soon. But Taehyung knows better. There's a hint of blush rising behind Yoongi's neck and he can't help but feel proud of his boyfriend.

He remembers back to the time...when was it again? Probably sometime last year when Yoongi had quietly confessed his concerns to Taehyung late one night while the two cuddled on Yoongi's bed.

He had been worried about his stamina after their world tour had ended and

they could finally take a breather.

"I think I need to work out more," Yoongi had mumbled, playing with Taehyung's hair lazily. "I don't want my body to collapse because I don't have stamina."

Taehyung had nuzzled closer, spooning Yoongi. He rubs little circles on his belly,

something that he knows Yoongi loves. The elder relaxes immediately, sighing into the embrace.

"You can do it hyung. I'll come to cheer you up!" So he had promised.

And while Taehyung hadn't dared to accompany Yoongi in his workouts after that one time, he would still check up

on him time to time. It was hard for Yoongi, his body not used to such intense workouts. Many a times he had simply collapsed afterwards in his bed without even bothering to shower.

Taehyung had been worried, but Yoongi never once complained. He persevered and

the results were astonishing. Taehyung was proud. So, so proud.

Which is why, when the next words come out of his mouth, he's not really thinking of the bet. All he feels is immense pride and happiness for his boyfriend and he wants everyone to appreciate Yoongi's resoluteness.

"Please give a round of applause to SUGA who is getting hotter and hotter," Taehyung announces to their fans and claps loudly. The others follow in tandem as a resounding applause fills the room.

Taehyung keeps his eyes on the screen showing their live to make sure armys

could celebrate along with them. They must be feeling so proud of Yoongi too. He can't help but smile at the thought.

In fact, he's so focused on the screen that he doesn't notice Yoongi's eyes on him at all.

When they are almost nearing the end, Taehyung panics. Shit.

He forgot about the bet. And he doesn't even have a chance anymore. Seokjin casually mentions about them working on an album and all hell breaks lose in the chat.

The director signals them. Five minutes. Taehyung tries to get a word in to get Yoongi's attention but his mind

comes up blank. And just like that, their live comes to an end.

Taehyung feels the disappointment bubbling up inside him. When he feels Jimin's arms sling around his shoulders, he sighs.

"I know I know. Clean up duty for a month. You don't have to rub it in."

"Why are you so glum?" Jimin chuckles. "You won."

"Huh?" Taehyung looks up to see Jimin smirking, the twinkle in his eye ever the brightest.

"You won. Congratulations. But you'll be buying my the new gloves."

"B-but I couldn't make hyung blu—"

"Oh Tete, you did so much more

than make hyung blush," Jimin winks. "Don't worry. I'll be putting on my noise cancelling headphones when I go to sleep tonight. Good luck. You'll need it."

Taehyung doesn't understand what Jimin means by that...until that night. The moment he enters his bedroom to

retire for the night, suddenly he's being shoved against the door by his boyfriend who looks one step away from devouring him alive.

"Did you have fun?" Yoongi's dark voice sends a shiver down his spine. This is a side of Yoongi he very rarely gets to see. But god does it make

him want to get on his knees immediately.

But he's in a playful mood today so he chooses to ignore the growing bulge in his pants in favour of teasing his boyfriend a bit more.

"I'm not sure I understand, hyung." He widens his eyes, feigning innocence, hiding the smirk as he

sees Yoongi's eyes darken.

"You've been teasing me throughout the live. Did you think wouldn't notice?" Yoongi hisses out, his fingers trailing under Taehyung's shirt.

"You noticed?!"

"Not at first. The lemona one was too lame," Yoongi deadpans. Taehyung would have almost felt

offended and protested at that if Yoongi hadn't chosen that exact time to pinch his nipples, eliciting a moan from him instead.

"But afterwards?" Yoongi continues. "Your little touches, your glances— I was sure the director would order us to end the live midway. And then you—"

Yoongi's voice catches in his throat as he grinds against Taehyung's crotch. "And then you had to call me hot in front of everyone, looking so excited. God— the way I wanted to ruin you right then and there."

"Hyung—" Taehyung whines. The stimulation is getting too much for him

as he bucks into Yoongi. "Hyung please..."

"Oh no. If you think I'm going to go easy on you today, you've got another thought coming. You had your fun teasing me. Now it's my turn."

The smile that had graced Yoongi's face would have made even the bravest of souls retreat.

But to Taehyung, it meant victory. Even if it meant he might not be able to get out of bed until afternoon he next day.

He's sure Yoongi will take good care of him tomorrow. But for now, he'll let his boyfriend have his fun.

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The end

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