More Than Rivals #Taekook (Taekook)
The first encounter
Jeon Jungkook
Introduction:
Name: Jeon Jungkook
Age:16
School: Seoul National High School
Top of the class, perfectionist, and competitive to the point of exhaustion. Loves proving he's the best.
Kim Taehyung
Introduction:
Name: Kim Taehyung
Age:16
School: Seoul National High School
Laid-back genius who does just enough to stay at the top but never really tries. Enjoys getting under Jungkook's skin.
Lets start with our story
The bustling hallway of a large, modern high school. Students are rushing to their classes, excited chatter filling the air as they navigate the maze of lockers and classrooms. The walls are lined with posters for various clubs and events, the floor polished to a gleam. The sun filters through the high windows, casting long shadows as the clock ticks closer to the start of the first class.
(Imagine the hallway is filled with students)
Jeon Jungkook
*Muttering to himself* First day of high school, and I’m already late. Great start, Jeon.
He tightens his grip on his backpack, weaving through the crowd with a determined look on his face, his eyes scanning the sea of students for an empty path.
Kim Taehyung
Relax, man. It’s just the first day. No need to be all tense.
Strutting down the hallway with a carefree grin, his(Tae's) hands casually tucked into the pockets of his neatly pressed uniform. His voice is smooth, his tone light as he effortlessly maneuvers around a group of freshmen huddled near the lockers.
Jeon Jungkook
*glances at Taehyung, his eyebrows knitting together in slight annoyance* Easy for you to say. You don’t look like you care about being late.
Jungkook quickens his pace, his gaze fixed ahead, determined to make it to class on time despite the distractions around him.
Kim Taehyung
*grinning wider, his eyes sparkling with mischief as he matches Jungkook’s pace* Why would I? Life’s too short to stress over a few minutes.
Taehyung shrugs nonchalantly, his posture relaxed, as if the world could wait for him to catch up.
Jeon Jungkook
*rolling his eyes, clearly unimpressed with Taehyung’s nonchalance* Not everyone can afford to be so laid-back.
They brush past a couple of students who are laughing about something on their phones. Kook focuses solely on getting to class before the bell rings.
Kim Taehyung
*chuckles softly, unfazed by Jungkook’s stern demeanor* And not everyone has a stick up their—
Teacher
*interrupts as they pass by the classroom door, her voice firm but patient* Gentlemen, if you’re quite finished, you might want to find your seats before the bell rings.
She raises an eyebrow at them, her gaze sharp behind her glasses, clearly not in the mood for any nonsense on the first day.
Jeon Jungkook
*quickly walking away from Taehyung, a hint of relief in his voice* See you around, I guess.
Kim Taehyung
*smirking, watching Jungkook disappear into the classroom, and speaks to himself* You will .... I see we both are in the same class.
Taehyung takes his time entering the classroom, his eyes gleaming with a mix of curiosity and amusement.
First impressions
The classroom is well-lit and spacious with large windows on one side that lets in plenty of natural light. The walls are decorated with literary posters and quotes from famous authors. Students sit in neat rows of desks, each with a stack of new textbooks. The teacher’s desk is at the front, cluttered with papers, a coffee mug, and a stack of notebooks waiting to be graded.
Teacher
*standing in front of the room* Welcome, everyone! Since this is the first day, let's start with introductions. Please, tell us your name and something interesting about yourself.
student 1
*Nervously* Uh, I'm Minji. I love drawing... and, um, I want to be an artist one day.
student 2
*Smiling* Hey, I’m Jisoo. I’ve been playing the violin since I was five.
student 3
*shyly*I’m Seokjin... I like cooking and, um, I’m hoping to join the culinary club
Teacher
*Nodding, encouraging* Great, thank you! Next?
one by one everyone started introducing themselves with a little fact about them. Lastly only two people were left with the introductions and you can guess who?
Jeon Jungkook
*Confidently* I’m Jeon Jungkook. I aim to be at the top of every class, so I hope you all are ready for some competition.
students
*whispering* Wow, he’s ambitious.
Kim Taehyung
*casually* I’m Kim Taehyung. I like music, and, well, I’m here to have fun... and maybe surprise a few of you.
Jeon Jungkook
*glancing at Taehyung* Surprise us? We’ll see about that.
Kim Taehyung
*grinning* Oh, you will, Jeon.
Teacher
*clapping hands* Thank you, everyone! Let’s make this year a great one!
First english class
Teacher
Today, we’ll start with a discussion on the themes of 'The Great Gatsby'. Who can tell me what they think the green light symbolizes? *She looks around the room expectantly, her eyes scanning for raised hands.*
Jeon Jungkook
*raises his hand confidently, his voice steady and clear as he speaks* It represents Gatsby’s hopes and dreams, particularly his longing for Daisy.
He sits up straight, his posture reflecting his eagerness to impress on the first day.
Kim Taehyung
*Without raising his hand, leaning back in his chair with an easy-going smile* Sure, but it’s more than just that. It’s about the elusive nature of the American Dream, about reaching for something that’s always just out of grasp.
His voice is smooth and confident, as if he’s used to challenging others’ ideas.
Jeon Jungkook
*turns to look at Taehyung, a slight frown forming on his face* That’s... a stretch.
He keeps his voice calm, but there’s a hint of irritation in his tone, as if he’s not used to being contradicted so openly.
Kim Taehyung
*Smirking, clearly enjoying the back-and-forth* Is it? Or are you just sticking to the safe interpretation?
He tilts his head slightly, his gaze never leaving Jungkook, as if he’s daring him to argue further.
Teacher
*interrupts, her tone encouraging as she mediates the discussion* Both interpretations have merit. Literature is open to multiple readings. Jungkook, Taehyung, why don’t you both share more?
She gestures for them to continue, clearly interested in hearing more of their thoughts.
Jeon Jungkook
*Glares at Taehyung, his voice firm and unwavering* Fine. But you’re missing the point. The green light is specific to Gatsby’s personal obsession. It’s not just about the American Dream; it’s about his dream.
He leans forward slightly, his tone more intense as he tries to make his point clear.
Kim Taehyung
*Leaning back in his chair, completely at ease* But isn’t Gatsby’s personal dream a reflection of the broader American Dream? He’s chasing something that’s ultimately hollow, just like many others of his time.
His tone is relaxed, but there’s a sharpness to his words, as if he’s enjoying pushing Jungkook’s buttons.
Jeon Jungkook
*crossing his arms, clearly not backing down* You’re oversimplifying it.
His voice is cool, but there’s a hint of frustration beneath the surface, as if he’s used to being the one with the last word.
Kim Taehyung
*Smirking wider, enjoying the challenge* Or maybe you’re complicating it.
He leans back even further, as if he’s completely unfazed by Jungkook’s intensity.
Teacher
*Smiling, clearly pleased with the lively discussion* I think we’ll need to revisit this discussion tomorrow. It seems we’ve sparked quite a debate!
She nods approvingly at both of them, as if she’s looking forward to hearing more.
Jeon Jungkook
*Under his breath, clearly not as enthusiastic* Debate isn’t the word I’d use.
He starts gathering his things, clearly eager to leave the classroom and escape the tension.
Kim Taehyung
*Grinning, clearly enjoying himself* I think it’s the perfect word.
Jeon Jungkook
*glares at Tae as he leaves the classroom*
He gets up slowly, taking his time as he heads toward the door, clearly in no rush to leave.
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