Chapter 2 - Masquerade Ball

Kim Taehyung’s Point of View

“Are you ready, Tae?”

“I don’t know, Jiminie. I just don’t like parties”

“Nahhh. You’ll get used to it. It’s uncle Hitman Bang’s Hit It masquerade party!!! Whoo!”

Jimin got excited for the party. He’s an extrovert but, I’m totally opposite of him. He raised both of his arms in the air as he jumped in joy. He loves meeting strangers and have flings and that’s my friend, Park Jimin, a flirty guy.

I let my small chuckle out as I began to wear a black mask around my eyes.

Hiding identity. That’s fun for me.

We’re now in front of a large manor of Uncle Hitman Bang. Shooting lights started to scatter and the sweet music filled the whole area, echoing in the air. I don’t know why I feel this kind of vibe. I hate to accept I am now here, partying with my friend.

Jin, our other friend drove us here. He declined Jimin’s offer since he has a work to do.

“Take care, you two. I’ll pick you up later” He said. We waved our hands good bye to him. Jin started to turn on the engine and drives away the manor.

Time check, it’s eight in the evening and we have, three hours to party.

I have a plan in my mind. I know I’m his friend but, I think it will not kill him if I leave the party on midway, right? I mean, girls will surely surround him and he will leave me alone.

The main door is open, seeing guests wearing masks. Mask or without the mask, I’m absolutely have no idea who are those people. We went inside and two girls approached Jimin and his ‘flirty button’ turned on.

“Oh my, what a handsome guy you are~”

“I hope you will enjoy our company~” Jimin chuckled at the two girls who are now clinging on his both arms.

“I will, ladies if you will make me impress and I will be yours for tonight” He said with an intense stare on a girl from the right.

“Let’s go, shall we?” The girl from the left said and the three left me hanging.

What do people do to the party, by the way? Aside from dancing, do I have to talk to strangers? I’m not good at that. I stuttered or I should say,

I’m shy… and cute.

A little stage in front of me suddenly lights around and soft fog surrounded. Uncle Hitman Bang appeared and everyone clapped their hands. A thinnest sound of the microphone stopped them from clapping.

“Welcome to my Masquerade party. I hope you enjoy our foods today. As you can see, I’m not wearing a mask. Well, I don’t need to since you all know I’m the host of this party. I composed this party because we will be doing an auction for the donation of children’s education. Now, here we are, having fun! While eating your food, the auction starts now!”

The guests clapped their hands once again. Uncle Hitman Bang went off the stage and greeted every guests near him.

“Jimin?” I softly muttered when I saw a guy went up to the stage with a microphone on his hand. What is doing up there?!

“Ladies, ladies. I know you’re dying to spend time with me. Now, you can bid whatever you like. If one of you win then…” He snapped his finger and forming a small heart on it. “Then… I’ll be yours for tonight” The bidding suddenly rises. Every girl in the party started to scream the big amount of money. They’re desperate to be with Jimin.

I watched the auction while eating a small piece of chicken. I don’t usually eat during the party. Many people watching me munching my food and it’s uncomfortable.

“600,000!”

“650,000!”

“700,000!” They went silent.

“Does anybody wants to bid higher than 700,000? Going once! Going twice—”

“1,000,000!” A lady screamed as she raised her hand. Everyone went shocked, including Jimin for bidding a million just for him.

“O-okay! D-does anybody wants to bid higher than 1,000,000? Going once! Going twice!”

The place went silent.

“Sold! A handsome guy for 1,000,000! Thank you for your cooperation!” The announcer declared.

Do I have to clap my hands for the desperate woman who wants to spend time with Jimin just for tonight? It’s not that he’s worthy and it’s a waste of money, I know it’s for the charity but yeah, I’ll just have to salute to that stranger girl for bidding Park Jimin, my horny friend.

TIMESKIP

When the auction finished like I just leaped the time, the dance started. Guests are grabbing other guests for the dance. We are merely strangers here that’s why in a Masquerade Party, there will always be a ‘guessing game’.

Guessing game. If you correctly guess who’s a person behind the mask, he or she will take it off.

I saw Jimin from a far, talking with a girl who won the auction. I saw his surprise expression and he began to take off his mask. Everybody does the same but, I’m glad no one knows my identity except for Uncle Hitman Bang and Jimin.

I only looked at those guests dancing by partners and some of them even kissed and hugged around the corner. I managed to look away and leave the party but before I took another step away from the manor.

“Can I dance with you?” I just heard a girl’s voice yet, it sounded so sexy. I turned around to see her face but…

“Hey, Mr. Handsome Guy” She approached me. The lady suddenly snaked her hand around my arm. She’s smirking as she leaned closer to my ear.

“May I call you Kim Taehyung?” She whispered.

Her words lingered in my right ear. I slowly step backward when I suddenly felt heat around my face. How did she know my name? It’s impossible someone knew me aside from Uncle Hitman Bang and Jimin

or maybe, Jimin told her.

“Uhhh… How did you know my name?” She still clings around my arm. The lady looked at me and gave me a mischievous smile.

“If you think your friend told me then, you’re wrong, Taehyung”

The way she called my name is too sexy. I gulped and adverted my eyes. Her lips are pretty red that I suddenly think to kiss her. I don’t know what to reply but instead, I took off my mask, revealing my face.

“Good. Now, I can see your handsome face.” She complemented. We went inside the manor and started to take a slow dance.

I wrapped her small waist and took her hand in mine and started to take steps. We danced and yet, our bodies closed to each other. I can feel her chest rubbing gently on my sleeves. She smells good, wanting me to kiss her neck.

I suddenly want her. I want her to be mine.

Wait…

I’m not in my self anymore. Does Jimin’s soul invaded my body? Why do I feel hot all over? She looks seductive and sexy but aside from looking at her face, my eyes landed on something.

The men’s weakness. Her cleavage.

They’re firmly big that desire lust started to take over my mind. I looked calm but my eyes started to go wild.

“Eyes here, Taehyung. Look at my face, not my boobs” She sexily said as she touched my chin and moved it to face her. She smiled and whirled her body.

She’s now in my arms, her back is facing mine. My hands have their own thoughts that I suddenly back hugged her as we swayed on the sweet background music.

I noticed something on her back. She was wearing a backless dress and the mark is visible.

“You have birthmark on your back?” I questioned.

“Yeah. Not cool, right?”

“Nope. It’s beautiful” I caressed her birthmark on her back.

I don’t care if guests were looking at us.

I crooked down a little to smell her black locks of her hair.

A sweet smell of the hair but the owner is too wild, making me crazy over her. My face slowly went down and reached her neck, giving her a light kiss. She yelped at my action but in the end, she softly laughed, turning her body and hugged me.

Her arms were wrapping around my neck. Our faces were so close to each other.

“I like you, Taehyung. Do you like me too?” She asked.

“Why would I like you? I haven’t met you before”

“Exactly”

Suddenly, she leaned closer to me. I can feel her breathing but not until she slightly tilted her head and instantly crashed her lips. Her soft lips met mine but I stood frozen when the lady began to move her lips up then, down.

Temperature gone higher and I felt burning inside of me. It was my first kiss and yet, I like it.

My hand crawled around her neck as I kissed her back. I deepened it and I felt happiness. I’m not that expert since it’s my first time but involuntarily, my tongue slid in her mouth, exploring what’s inside.

Her lips taste like strawberry that I want to kiss her lips over and over again.

She caught me off guard that my love for Choi Jenny suddenly erased like a thin air.

We broke our kiss, softly panting our breath. Corner of her lips raised up and whispered.

“You’re such a good kisser” She complemented, making me smile.

But, my smile didn’t last long. It dropped down and stared deeply into her eyes.

“Who are you?” I questioned to her. I’m serious of what I said to her but suddenly, she just laughed at me, patting my chest lightly.

“Silly Kim Taehyung. I’m not allowed to take off my mask unless someone reveals my name.” She released her arms around my neck and kissed my cheek.

“I have to go, my love. It’s nice meeting you”

Why do I feel electric inside of my body? My heart somersaults when she speaks to me.

(A/N: Hmmm... I had a plan to publish this fanfiction in ******* and make it a long version of it since, I'm not satifed of my work because for me, it will be better to make it long and explain further to make the readers understand well, to make the readers understand the characters' feelings. So, please bear with me.

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