Trapped by Love
Kim Sung-min’s Boyfriend
At the beginning of October, the weather was still scorching hot.
But even so, the heat didn’t dampen the boys’ enthusiasm for playing basketball.
Gym Teacher
dismissed, free activity
The boys of Class 21 rushed to change into their basketball gear and headed straight for the court.
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung had just finished a 1,000-meter run and was still catching his breath.)
He planned to find a shady spot to rest when he spotted Kim sung-min holding a basketball, so he turned and headed toward the school’s convenience store.
He had been Kim sung-min’s boyfriend for only two days.
Kim sung-min had good looks and came from a wealthy family. He had a unique charm, a mix of nobility born from privilege and the rebellious energy of a teenager. He was one of the most popular students at school.
Whole School know about his pursuit towards Sung-min
people 1
“Sung-min’s the real deal though—he’s managed to tame even someone like Kim Taehyung.”
people 2
“He’s just naturally desperate, I guess. Loves being taken for granted.”
On the court, the basketball was passed to Kim Sung-min.
The basketball arced through the air, bouncing around the rim twice before smoothly sinking into the net. At the same time, the game ended.
Cheers erupted, boys shouting praises and girls screaming in excitement, adding glory to the victory.
Min Joon-oh
“You’re a pro, Sungmin.”
Kim Sung-min
“That was nothing,”
Kim Sung-min
(With a smug grin, tossing the basketball to Joon-oh)
Jung Min-soo
“D*mn, can you not be so showy?”
Jung Min-soo
Where is your lover boy sungmin?
Jung Min-soo
“What’s up with you, I didn’t provoke you.”
Min Joon-oh
“Serves you right. Don’t you know Sungmin hates all that gay stuff?”
Jung Min-soo
“Wait, isn’t you dating Kim Taehyung now?”
Min Joon-oh
“What’s dating? He’s just too persistent; he agreed to play around with him.”
Jung Min-soo
“Impressive, That’s my Brother, a man standing at the top of the food chain.”
Kim Sung-min
“What food chain?”
Jung Min-soo
“Back then, so many people were sending Kim Taehyung love letters—guys and girls alike. He didn’t even glance at them, but in front of Brother Sung min, he’s practically begging to be strung along.”
Min Joon-oh
“There were even girls who liked Taehyung?”
Jung Min-soo
“You weren’t in our class back then, so you missed it. Every time there was a break, girls would crowd the hall just to see him, blocking the hallway so much it was hard to even get to the bathroom. But once Taehyung started chasing Sungmin, that all stopped.”
Min Joon-oh
“Speaking of Taehyung …where is he today? Didn’t he come? What’s up—lost interest now that he’s caught him?”
Jung Min-soo
“Isn’t he right over there?”
●●Imagine Taehyung is sitting in basketball court thinking something ●●
Min Joon-oh
“Whatever else, Taehyung’s face is genuinely top-notch.”
Min Joon-oh
“Let’s interview you. How does it feel to be chased by such a beauty?”
Kim Sung-min
(Grinned) “He’s too clingy. It’s annoying.”
Jung Min-soo
“Come on,Kim sung-min have a heart.”
Min Joon-oh
“He doesn’t know how lucky he is!”
Min Joon-oh
“Send him to me! I don’t care about looks—I’m a superglue bottle brought to life. I love clingy types.”
The jealousy and admiration of those around him greatly satisfied Sung-min’s vanity, softening his usual rebellious demeanor.
Character in Novel
Kim Sung-min
“Enough about him. Let’s go.”
Min Joon-oh
“Let’s go, let’s go.”
Outside the court, Taehyung suddenly jolted, snapping out of his daze.
When the game ended, he’d intended to go bring water.
But as he was about to stand up, something clicked, and he became acutely self-aware, realizing that his world was actually a stereotypical BL romance novel.
And he was the ex-boyfriend of the main Top Kim Sung-min—a lovesick fool who, when Shen broke up with him, refused to let go and, ultimately, jumped off a building in despair at a single word from him.
As a complete side character, he was there to highlight Kim Sung-min’s charm while adding depth to his “tragically misunderstood” character, paving the way for the protagonist Bottom, Lee Jin-so, to heal him.
After all, he only lost a life, but Kim Sung-min supposedly bore the trauma of watching him fall.
Kim Taehyung
(You’ve got to be kidding me.)
Taehyung pinched his thigh hard, hoping it was just some absurd dream, that everything would be normal when he woke up. But reality told him otherwise.
His mind, once foggy, had suddenly cleared. Taking a few deep breaths, he slowly raised his head.
But everything was different now.
He realized he wasn’t just himself—he was a lovesick cannon fodder whose entire existence, from beginning to end, had been scripted.
Kim Taehyung
(For example, My previous pursuit of Sung-min hadn’t been my choice at all.)
Kim Taehyung
Honestly, i am wasn’t a masochist; why would i like someone who constantly manipulated me and treated me coldly?
Thinking about what that person said to him when they broke up—things like,
Sung-min: “Have a bit of self-awareness, would I like you? I was just looking for some fun,”
and,
Sung-min: “Did you really think you were my boyfriend? Ha—quite the nerve you’ve got”
—Taehyung felt his fists clench.
Kim Taehyung
(If you don’t like me, don’t say yes. Giving me hope only to turn around and stab me in the back—who does that?)
To h*ll with the story, with the plot—this was his life. Now that he was free from the author’s chains, he would follow his own heart and live how he wanted.
Kim Taehyung
(Forget being the main Top’s tragic ex; I am done with this “infatuated cannon fodder” nonsense)
Who cared if the plot shattered? He’d been about to jump off a building—why would he care about any of that now?
Min Joon-oh
Whoa, Here he comes, with his water and his devotion!
The crowd’s gaze quickly fixed on Taehyung.
(Taehyung stopped in front of Sung-min and looked up.)
Having just read the entire story, he hadn’t quite shaken off his emotions. Seeing Kim Sung-min now, he felt an urge to punch him.
To keep his anger in check, he clenched his fists and took a deep breath before saying,
In Kim Sung-min’s eyes, Taehyung appeared shy and flustered, unsure of where to put his hands and feet.
Breakup
The once-aloof, well-admired Taehyung now humbled himself before Sung-min, willing to play the role of a loyal follower.
This special treatment made Sung-min feel almost celestial. He responded with a casual
Kim Taehyung
“Let’s break up.”
The whole field seemed frozen, silence falling over everyone.
Everyone stared at Taehyung, utterly dumbfounded. What did he just say? Breakup?
Min Joon-oh
“This can’t be real,”
Min Joon-oh
“Is today April Fool’s?”
Jung Min-soo
“April Fool’s my *ss,”
Jung Min-soo
“It’s only October.”
Kim Sung-min
“Kim Taehyung, what’s the meaning of this?”
Kim Taehyung
“We’re breaking up,”
Kim Taehyung
“I’m breaking up with you.”
Kim Sung-min
(Sneered) “Like I’d care. Fine, we’re done.”
Kim Taehyung
(Nodding, then turned and walked away without a backward glance.)
Min Joon-oh
“So… Maybe it’s reverse psychology?”
Kim Sung-min
What?(chest heaved, obviously furious.)
Min Joon-oh
He’s been chasing you like crazy, right? Would he really change his mind out of nowhere? He probably saw how indifferent you were and decided to try some tactic.
Kim Sung-min
“Like I care,”
Kim Sung-min
“He was annoying anyway —finally, some peace.”
Jung Min-soo
“He’s coming back.”
Min Joon-oh
(snickered.) “Wow, I thought he’d at least hold out a little longer.”
Kim Sung-min
“What, you regretting it already? Too la—”
Before he could finish, Taehyung snatched the water bottle out of his hand. Taehyung lifted his eyelids slightly.
Kim Taehyung
“I bought this. Did you pay before drinking it?”
Then they watched as Taehyung knelt down, grabbed the entire box of water bottles, and made a beeline for the school store. This time, he didn’t look back.
Someone1: *mn, so much for ‘patience pays off.’ Sometimes you get nothing at all.
Someone2: HAHAHAHA, my crush is single again—couldn’t be happier!
Someone3: Finally, they broke up!! Does this mean I have a chance now? Sung-min Oppa wait for me!
Someone4: Actually… just so you know, Kim Taehyung was the one who suggested breaking up first.
Someone3: ???? Stop teasing us. No way!
Someone2: I was there too, and yes, Taehyung did initiate the breakup, and he seemed pretty firm about it.
Someone5: D*mn! What happened?
Someone6: Unbelievable! What’s going on?
Someone4:The underdog takes a stand? The sidekick strikes back?
Teacher 1
“Are you sure you want to transfer classes?”
Teacher 1
“School is not a place to be wishy-washy. Once you transfer, there’s no turning back.”
It wasn’t that the teacher didn’t want him to leave—in fact, he’d love nothing more than to pack Taehyung up and send him off immediately.
For Taehyung to be openly involved in a teenage romance with Sung-min was, in the teacher’s eyes, only holding the class back.
However, the Kim Sung-min family was not an ordinary family, and Taehyung himself had been personally recommended by the school board, leaving the teacher little choice but to turn a blind eye.
Kim Taehyung
“Yes, I’m certain,”
Kim Taehyung
“You’re right. Class 11 isn’t the right environment for me.”
Teacher 1
“Go back for now. I’ll notify you once the transfer process is complete.”
Kim Taehyung
(He didn’t return to class but instead went to the rooftop.)
After learning the truth about this world, he might have appeared calm on the outside, but he hadn’t fully processed it.
He wanted to visit the rooftop—the place where he’d supposedly died in the story.
Fortunately, at this hour, except for a few classes in gym, most students were still in their classrooms, so there was little risk of running into anyone else.
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