Jungkook
Taehyung
Jihyun, are you holding up?
Taehyung inquired with a heavy heart, concern etched in his eyes as he gazed upon the young boy.
The boy responded in a matter-of-fact tone, his eyes reflecting the longing for home.
Jihyun
When will you take me back, Hyung? I want to go home.
Taehyung's voice carried both reassurance and sadness
Taehyung
Just a little longer, Jihyun. Soon, you'll be staying with me, alright?
The small boy nodded solemnly, his trust in Taehyung unwavering.
A gentle pat on the boy's soft hair conveyed all the unspoken promises.
Taehyung offered a plastic bag containing Jihyun's favorite meal, a small but significant gesture of his love and care. The boy accepted it silently and, accompanied by the caretaker sister, made his way into the orphanage, leaving Taehyung with a mix of hope and longing in his heart.
As Taehyung's shift came to an end, he collected a garbage bag and disposed of it in a nearby trash bin.
Exhausted, he returned to his meager living space. After shedding his work attire, he slung his bag over his shoulder and began the walk back home.
During his journey, he couldn't help but steal a glance at his pocket where a crumpled invitation card lay hidden.
With a heavy sign that betrayed the weariness in his soul, he finally arrived at his small, one-room apartment. His bag found its place on a rickety table.
Taehyung, driven by curiosity and uncertainty, retrieved the crumpled card from his pocket, it's presence like a shadow in his thoughts, casting a veil of mystery over his already challenging life.
Taehyung's phone chimed with a message from the loan sharks, a stark reminder of his financial burdens.
The screen faded to black, revealing his weary vistage. In a hushed tone, he murmured
Taehyung reached for his phone and, with a newfound determination, his fingers danced across the keyboard, dialing the number from the crumpled card: "8650 4006."
Taehyung stirred from his slumber at the sound of a voice, simultaneously strong and gentle, whispering
Jungkook
Wake up, princess~
Slowly, he opened his eyes, only to be met by the gaze of a man.
Jungkook chuckled softly, a melodic sound.
Taehyung blinked, his gaze filled with a mixture of puzzlement and wariness.
Taehyung's face contorted with distaste, and he rebuffed the familiar stranger.
Taehyung
Don't call me that
Jungkook merely responded with an impish smile, raising his hands in mock surrender.
Jungkook
My apologies, Tae~
Taehyung's expression turned more suspicious
Taehyung
What are you doing here?
Jungkook's smile grew wider, and he responded
Jungkook
I followed you, I took the invitation card from that guy too.
Taehyung remained silent.
Taehyung
That's stalking, you know. I will report you to the police.
Jungkook dramatically feigned an exaggeratedly wounded expression.
Jungkook
I'm hurt, Tae. Heal me
Taehyung chose to ignore the incoherent murmuring of the person next to him, instead opting to survey his attire and the unfamiliar surroundings.
It was evident that many individuals, like him, had dialed the mysterious number to end up in this peculiar place.
He noted the distinct green hue of his attire and the emptiness of his pocket, devoid of his phone and personal belongings.
Frustration brewing, Taehyung questioned his surroundings, his voice tinged with uncertainty
Jungkook, the sole individual he could address the query to, met his gaze with cautions eyes.
Jungkook
I don't know, and it seems like nobody else does either.
A smile played on jungkook's lips, but his eyes betrayed the underlying frustration.
Jungkook
Tae, if you ever need money, you can just ask me.
Drawing closer to Taehyung, their faces are a mere inches apart, Jungkook's tone grew more intense.
Jungkook
But don't put yourself in danger
He growled, his protective instincts shining.
In the depths of Taehyung's mind, a complex tapestry of thoughts unfolded. He was all too aware of the man before him, his intense fixation on Taehyung, an obsession that had shadowed him for too long.
It was jungkook, the person he had tried to avoid throughout his life, and yet, circumstances had once again thrown them together. The prospect of entanglement with jungkook filled taehyung with apprehension.
Taehyung looked into jungkook's eyes
Taehyung
𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘪𝘮, 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦'𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.
Jungkook
I gave you the time you said you needed, but now, your recklessness...
He chuckled, his tone tinged with a blend of concern and exasperation.
Jungkook
Whatever, I'm here to take care of you.
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