Always You (Taekook)
The Equation of Us~1
📍 Setting
School Name: Hanwol High School (Hanwol = “Moonlight” in Korean — soft and symbolic)
Location: Small city or town, calm and community-driven
Vibe: Cozy, light-hearted, slow-burn, emotional, character-driven
☀️ Jeon Jungkook – The Sunshine English Teacher
Personality: Warm, expressive, passionate about books and his students. Bakes for class, shares poetry, gets emotional over happy endings.
Quirks: Wears colorful socks, talks with his hands, sings randomly in class.
Secret: Believes in love deeply but hides his own heartbreak from a past failed relationship.
🌩️ Kim Taehyung – The Grumpy Math Teacher
Personality: Reserved, sarcastic, punctual, strict with grades but never unfair. Students say he’s scary… but they also notice how he lingers by Jungkook's classroom.
Quirks: Drinks black coffee only, carries a vintage watch, owns a cat no one knows about.
Secret: Writes short poems in the margins of his math notebook, never shown to anyone.
Author Moon
Well I know Tae hates coffee...but for this one let's pretend he loves black coffee...👀
Mina: Class president, the leader of “Operation Taekook”
Jisoo & Haru: Her chaotic partners-in-crime
Soobin: The quiet one who takes secret photos for their “evidence board”
Principal Min Yoongi: Chill but knows everything
Hanwol High School, Monday morning
The shrill ring of the school bell echoed through the halls like a war cry, chasing students into classrooms and leaving behind a trail of dropped papers, scuffed shoes, and sleepy yawns.
Except for one classroom — Room 204 — where soft jazz played in the background, warm fairy lights twinkled across the windows, and Jeon Jungkook stood by the board, beaming like the Monday blues had personally apologized to him.
Jeon Jungkook
Good morning, my favorite humans! *cheerfully*
He greeted his students with the kind of cheer that made some groan and others secretly smile.
Mina
You're too energetic for a Monday, sir
Mina said as she slumped into her seat.
Jeon Jungkook
And yet here we are — alive and with literature to read *clapping his hands* Now, who wants to fall in love with Shakespeare today? *smiling*
Half the class groaned. The other half just watched him — because it was impossible not to. He spoke like stories lived under his skin. As if every word had a heartbeat.
Meanwhile, one floor above, Room 308 was silent. Deadly silent.
A piece of chalk tapped rhythmically against the board as Kim Taehyung scribbled equations with sharp, precise strokes. His expression was unreadable. His voice, when it came, was smooth and clipped.
Kim Taehyung
If you're done pretending math is optional, we can begin.
He said, not even looking at them.
No fairy lights. No background music. Just cold logic, sharp lines, and an intimidatingly gorgeous teacher in a fitted black shirt.
Haru
Why is he so... hot and terrifying at the same time? *whisper*
Jisoo
Shhh, he'll hear your thoughts *whisper back*
Jungkook bounced into the staff room with two coffee cups and a hopeful heart. He spotted Taehyung sitting alone by the window, reading something in a leather notebook. As always — sleeves rolled up, tie slightly loosened, hair a perfect mess of indifference.
Jeon Jungkook
Brought you coffee *smile, sliding the cup towards him*
Kim Taehyung
*Glanced up* I don’t drink sweet things.
Jeon Jungkook
I know *smile* It’s black. No sugar. No cream. Just existential bitterness.
A pause. Then Taehyung took the cup wordlessly. Jungkook plopped into the seat across from him, grinning like he'd just won a silent battle.
Jeon Jungkook
I heard we’re both being sent on the field trip next week.
Kim Taehyung
*Blinked* Why?
Jeon Jungkook
Apparently we’re 'a good balance'. *quoted with air quotes*
Jeon Jungkook
Principal Min’s words, not mine. *shrugs*
Taehyung muttered something under his breath that sounded suspiciously like ‘he’s trying to kill me.’
Jungkook laughed.
And from the hallway window, four students peered in like spies on a mission.
Mina
Guys *whispered, eyes wide*
Mina
This is it. It’s happening.
Mina
Operation Taekook is officially ON.
Author Moon
So that's it for now
Author Moon
Hello guys I'm your author...you can call me Moon
Author Moon
And this book will be a collection of Taekook stories I hope you like it.
Author Moon
So please like, comment and share.
Author Moon
Till then bye~
Author Moon
See you in the next chapter.
The Equation of Us~2
Tuesday. One day closer to the field trip. One step deeper into the tension neither of them is ready to admit.
The staff room was buzzing, as usual — papers flying, coffee brewing, someone complaining about printer jams.
Jungkook walked in humming a tune from Beauty and the Beast, cradling a small lunchbox shaped like a bunny. He waved to a few teachers, then made a beeline for his usual spot across from Taehyung — who, predictably, was already there.
Jeon Jungkook
Morning, Mister Mood *chirped, setting down the bunny box*
Kim Taehyung
*didn’t look up* Your sock patterns are getting more disturbing each day.
Jeon Jungkook
*Looked down and wiggled his foot* Little avocados with faces! They’re cheering you on. You’re welcome. *bunny smile*
Kim Taehyung
*Finally glanced at him, deadpan*
Why are they dancing?
Jeon Jungkook
They’re vibing. *sassily*
A ghost of a smile tugged at Taehyung’s lips — so quick that Jungkook almost missed it. Almost.
Jeon Jungkook
*Gasp, leaned in* Did you just smile?
Jeon Jungkook
You totally did
Kim Taehyung
You imagined it
Jeon Jungkook
*pouts and walk away*
🗂️ Meanwhile… on the student side
Mina slammed her laptop shut at lunch.
Mina
Okay. Emergency meeting. Operation Taekook is now in Phase Two
Soobin
*Blinked* We have phases?
Jisoo
Of course, we do *said, pulling out her color-coded Google Doc*
Haru
*Grinned* What’s Phase Two?
Mina
Create natural bonding moments.
Mina
We can’t just leave it to fate. Fate needs a push.
🚌 Field Trip Meeting
Principal Min Yoongi stood at the front of the room, hands in his coat pockets, looking thoroughly unimpressed with everything — as usual.
Principal Min
You’ll be taking Class 2-A and 2-B, Jungkook will handle outdoor activities. Taehyung, you’re in charge of schedules, meals, and first aid.
Principal Min
Oh, and...due to the resort’s limited space, some staff members will have to share rooms.
Principal Min
*Glanced down at the paper. Smirked*
Principal Min
You two are sharing.
The silence was deafening.
Jungkook tried not to smile. Taehyung tried not to combust.
Kim Taehyung
…Understood *said tightly*
Jeon Jungkook
Lovely! *added cheerfully*
Yoongi looked between them and muttered, “God help me, the students might be right.”
🌙 Nighttime
That evening, Jungkook sat on the steps outside the teacher’s dorm building, watching the stars.
He heard footsteps. Didn’t turn.
Taehyung sat beside him — arms crossed, expression unreadable.
Kim Taehyung
…You like looking at the sky?
Jeon Jungkook
It reminds me that there’s more out there than grades and deadlines. You?
Taehyung was quiet for a long moment. Then
Kim Taehyung
…It doesn’t judge me.
And for the first time, Jungkook didn’t respond with a joke.
He just looked over at Taehyung, and smiled — softly this time.
The afternoon sun spilled golden light through the windows of Jungkook’s small apartment, dust motes dancing in the warm air.
His suitcase lay open on the bed, overflowing with notebooks, books, and an alarming number of snacks. He debated, for the hundredth time, whether to bring just one more poetry anthology.
Jeon Jungkook
Maybe the students would like some new material... *muttered, hugging a thick book to his chest*
Kim Taehyung
Don’t bring your entire library.📱📨
Jeon Jungkook
*smiled, typing back quickly*
Jeon Jungkook
Math teachers are allowed one calculator. English teachers are allowed infinite books. 📱📨
From across the city, Taehyung sat at his minimalist desk, carefully folding his shirts and organizing his pens with military precision. A stark contrast to Jungkook’s creative chaos.
He tapped his pen against the table, staring at the small pile of papers he’d call his “field trip essentials.”
Kim Taehyung
*Glanced at the clock*
Kim Taehyung
Can’t believe I’m sharing a room with him. *muttered under his breath.*
At the school parking lot, the teachers gathered to load the buses. Jungkook arrived with a brightly colored backpack, humming softly, while Taehyung followed, carrying a black duffel bag, his usual scowl firmly in place.
Jungkook nudged Taehyung as they waited.
Jeon Jungkook
You know, if you ever want to borrow a poem to soothe your grumpy soul, I’m your guy.
Kim Taehyung
*raised an eyebrow*
Kim Taehyung
I’m a math guy. Poetry is just fancy word problems.
Jeon Jungkook
*Laughed* Maybe. But sometimes, the answer isn’t in the numbers.
Author Moon
That's it for today...
Author Moon
See you in next chapter~
Author Moon
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The Equation of Us~3
The sun had barely risen when two school buses pulled out of Hanwol High, filled with chatter, snacks, and the chaotic energy of thirty high schoolers heading out for a field trip.
Jungkook, naturally, had claimed the front seat — window open, breeze in his hair, humming along to the soft music in his headphones. He looked positively alive for someone awake at 6 AM.
Meanwhile, Taehyung boarded the second bus, clipboard in hand, scanning through checklists like a general heading into battle.
Kim Taehyung
Roll call *announced, sharp and precise* If you’re not on this list, get off the bus. If you’re on this list and being loud—get quieter.
The students instantly straightened up, whispering to each other.
Jisoo
He’s scary-hot today. *whisper*
Haru
He’s always scary-hot. *whisper back*
They’d stopped for snacks at a gas station. Jungkook stood outside holding two banana milks — one for himself, one for a mystery someone.
He hesitated, then walked up to the second bus, peeking inside.
Taehyung sat alone in the corner, scribbling equations in the margins of the trip schedule.
Jungkook tapped lightly on the glass.
Jeon Jungkook
Emergency delivery *grinned, handing the bottle through the window*
Kim Taehyung
*looked at it suspiciously*
Kim Taehyung
…Banana milk?
Jeon Jungkook
You seem like you need something mildly sweet in your soul.
Kim Taehyung
…It’s sugar in a bottle.
Jeon Jungkook
Exactly *winked* Live a little.
Taehyung sighed, but uncapped it — and sipped.
Jeon Jungkook
*Eyes lit up* Wait… you didn’t hate it?
Kim Taehyung
I didn’t say that *muttered, but he finished it*
Back on the Road
Jungkook had switched buses at Mina’s request ("Sir, we need your vibes here"). So now he sat beside Taehyung — backpack at his feet, journal open in his lap.
Jeon Jungkook
You know *mused, glancing at Taehyung as the bus rocked gently* I used to think math was cold. But it’s kind of poetic, isn’t it? All those hidden patterns. Almost… romantic.
Kim Taehyung
*Turned to him, brow slightly raised* Romantic?
Jeon Jungkook
*Nodded* I mean… what’s more romantic than believing there’s always an answer? That if you just look hard enough, things will make sense?
Taehyung looked at him for a long time.
And then, barely audible
Kim Taehyung
…Sometimes there isn’t an answer. And you have to live with the unknown.
Jeon Jungkook
*smiled — soft, understanding*
Then I guess that’s where poetry steps in.
The bus continued down the winding road, two teachers sitting side by side. One quiet. One curious.
And somewhere behind them, Mina whispered to Jisoo
Mina
Did you see that? They’re literally talking. Like, deep talk. *excited*
Jisoo
Phase Three is working *nodded, scribbling in her notebook labeled Shiplog: Operation Taekook*
The retreat center sat nestled between mountains and trees, the lodge surrounded by winding paths, wooden cabins, and the gentle sound of a nearby stream.
Class 2-A and 2-B poured out of the buses with excitement, their voices echoing into the forest air.
Jeon Jungkook
Welcome to nature! *cheered, spinning with arms wide*
Kim Taehyung
*stepped off the bus and stared at the damp clouds above* It’s going to rain *he muttered*
Jeon Jungkook
No way *said, grinning* It’s perfect out here.
Cabin Check-In Room 108
When they arrived at the cozy mountain lodge, Principal Yoongi handed them the key to Room 108.
Jungkook flung the door open.
Jeon Jungkook
Look! It has a fireplace! And look at this view! (≧▽≦)
Taehyung dropped his bag with a thud, scanning the small room.
Kim Taehyung
One bed *he said flatly*
Jeon Jungkook
*Eyes widened*
We share? *he asked, hope and panic mingling in his voice*
Kim Taehyung
*Smirked* Welcome to the equation. *muttered*
Jeon Jungkook
*flopped onto the bed dramatically*
Jeon Jungkook
I vote we make cabin rules. Rule number one: no work talk after 9 PM.
Kim Taehyung
*Arched a brow* Rule number two: no fairy lights.
Jeon Jungkook
*Gasped* You monster
They were interrupted by a knock. Mina peeked in with her hands behind her back.
Mina
Sir, can you help us set up the tents for the bonfire area?
Jeon Jungkook
*Leapt up* Let’s go!
Taehyung watched him bounce out of the room, then followed — quietly, always a step behind.
As the sun dipped behind the trees, soft music played and lanterns lit the clearing. Students gathered around a half-built campfire.
Jungkook was on the ground with a guitar (yes, he brought one), strumming something gentle. Taehyung stood nearby, arms crossed, clearly pretending he wasn’t watching.
And in seconds — a downpour.
Screams, laughter, and chaos.
Jeon Jungkook
Everyone back to the lodge!
Go, go!
He looked around — students running, Haru dragging Soobin under his umbrella, Mina yelling about her soggy clipboard.
Then he saw Taehyung.
Still standing there.
Soaked.
Jeon Jungkook
Taehyung! *shouted, grabbing his hand*
Shelter
They ended up in a storage shed halfway back to the lodge — small, wooden, and very not waterproof.
Jungkook slammed the door shut behind them, both of them soaked, hair plastered to their foreheads.
Taehyung exhaled.
Kim Taehyung
Well *he muttered* This is… uncomfortable.
Jeon Jungkook
*laughed — a soft, breathless sound*
Jeon Jungkook
You’re shivering *he said, moving closer* Your hands are freezing.
Kim Taehyung
*pulled away slightly* I’m fine.
But Jungkook reached up anyway, brushing a wet strand of hair from Taehyung’s forehead.
Jeon Jungkook
You really hate being taken care of, huh?
Kim Taehyung
*looked at him, eyes unreadable. But he didn’t pull away*
Kim Taehyung
I just don’t know what to do with it.
Jeon Jungkook
*hand hovered for a second longer before dropping*
Jeon Jungkook
Let me show you *he whispered*
The air between them shifted — not quite romantic yet, but something real, something fragile.
Outside, the rain fell harder. But inside, they stood inches apart, the flicker of something unspoken warming the cold space between them.
Author Moon
So how's the story so far...do you guys like it?
Author Moon
If yes then do like and comment!
Author Moon
See you in next chapter
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