Kim Taehyung ``

By evening, the beach bar became almost unbearably noisy.

The music was blaring somewhere overhead, people were laughing too loudly, and the hot air still smelled of the sea, alcohol, and the hot wood of the pier.

Taehyung moved deftly between the tables with a tray in his hands, as if he wasn’t tired at all.

Smiled at the tourists.
Joked with the regulars.
He rolled up the sleeves of his shirt higher and higher because of the heat.

From the outside it seemed that he was absolutely in his place here.

And, probably, that's how it was.

Until my gaze accidentally caught a familiar figure at the bar.

Jungkook.

He sat on a high chair with a can of cold cola and looked as if he still didn’t understand why he had agreed to stay in this city for the summer.

Taehyung chuckled to himself.

Then he came closer and, leaning his elbow on the counter next to him, lazily said:

• Are you going to tell me again that you hate this place?

Jungkook didn't even look right away.

• Are you going to pretend to work again instead of chatting with everyone?

• Actually, it's part of my job.

Taehyung's smile widened, noticing how Jungkook was still holding back a chuckle.

The sea was roaring somewhere very close.

A warm wind ruffled my hair, and neon signs were reflected in the dark surface of the water.

And at some point, Taehyung caught himself thinking that for several days now he had been looking for Jungkook with his eyes before he started his shift.

The story should feel like one long summer that ends too quickly.
Main vibe:
warm nights;
salty air;
the sound of the sea even through closed windows;
sun-warmed skin;
music from old speakers;
trips without a purpose;
life “here and now”.
This is not a story with a lot of drama or heavy events.
Rather, it is a story about youth, affection and moments that are remembered for years to come.
What should be constantly felt
ease;
freedom;
a bit of chaos;
the romance of ordinary moments;
a sense of temporariness.
It's as if everything around is saying:
This summer will not happen again.
Aesthetics
beach bars;
neon signs;
empty embankment at night;
wet hair after the sea;
open car windows;
sunglasses on the dashboard;
ice cream that melts faster than you can eat it;
joint photos with an old camera;
gatherings on the pier in the early morning.
The atmosphere between Taehyung and Jungkook
Not a raging toxic drama, but:
slow approach;
jokes;
random jealousy;
looks longer than necessary;
the habit of looking for each other with our eyes;
comfort next to each other.
And most importantly, there’s a feeling that they themselves, without even noticing, have become the most important part of this summer for each other.