Enemies On the Battlefield, Lovers In the Dark
Before We Were Enemies
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It's a long chapter...
Looking at Jungkook tae close his eyes
One old orphanage and it has a long dining hall and it's
The long tables are packed with kids, the air thick with the smell of warm food and the sound of metal spoons scraping against plates
The air smells like bland soup and overcooked rice. Plastic trays clatter against the metal counters as kids grab their food. The long wooden tables are packed, kids squeezed together, laughing, arguing, eating.
But in one corner, at the farthest table, a lone boy sits, his small fingers curled around a spoon.
A small kid looks like 5, but he's tall and fierce and siting alone, hunched protectively over his tray like a little wolf guarding his kill
a new orphan looking like 6 he's tall, maybe new to the orphanage. Everyone has their groups, their places. He scans the room and looking for an open seat. His sharp eyes land on the empty space beside a kid. Without a word, he moves toward it.
Without a word, he moves toward it.
Just as he’s about to sit—
？？？
*blocking the seat with his leg and said* No
？？？
*blinks and frowns and said* Move
There’s a beat of silence. Kids nearby glance over, sensing the tension
He grip tightens around his tray. He doesn’t hesitate. With a sharp motion, he shoves the kid tray aside and slams his own down .
but the younger kid doesn’t hesitate—he shoves that person tray right back. The plates rattle, food splattering onto the table. Gasps echo around them.
？？？
What’s wrong with you?!
？？？
What’s wrong with you? I was here first
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*mocking* Not for you, apparently
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Oh, is your name carved on it?
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Wanna check under it?😏
Orphan Incharge
*yelling from across the room* That’s ENOUGH!
Orphan Incharge
You two! Jeon Jungkook, Kim Taehyung—are you kidding me? First day together and you’re already throwing food?! Clean. This. Now. And no dinner for either of you!
taehyung
Look at jungkook 🤨
They glance at each other
Not a word. Just tension. Crackling, alive.
And from that moment on—
Someday went on, but the tension is still there
Outside the orphanage, near the back fence.
Taehyung leans against the rough wooden fence, arms crossed, jaw clenched. Three older kids stand in front of him, smirking.
Bully 1 (mocking): “You think you’re tough, huh?
Bully 2: “You don’t got anyone here. No one cares.
Taehyung doesn’t flinch. His fingers curl into fists, ready to swing if he has to.
But before the bullies can take another step, a voice cuts through the air—sharp, cocky, and entirely unbothered.
jungkook
*grinning and arms crossed* Wow, three against one? You guys real proud of that?
The bullies turn around and unimpressed.
Bully 1 (laughs): “And what are you going to do about it?”
jungkook
*Grinning* Kick your ass, probably. What else?
Bully 1 : jungkook just get out
Bully 3: “What do you want?”
jungkook
*smirking* I want to see if you guys can fight without crying😏
One of them lunges, but Jungkook is faster. He kicks the closest one in the shin, grabs Taehyung’s wrist, and run away
Later, catching their breath behind the other side of orphanage
jungkook
Yeah, yeah, I’m amazing. You’re welcome. 🥱
taehyung
*scowling* did I ask for help to u ? 💢
jungkook
Not my fault you looked pathetic.
taehyung
*tae didn't say anything after a few seconds* … Thanks
jungkook
*grinning* What was that? Louder?
taehyung
Shut up💢😤 *walk away*
jungkook
looking at tae's back ....👀
Their hate? Yeah, it’s fading.
Days go on and after few months
Suddenly jungkook got sick😷
Jungkook is burning up with fever. Tae watches from his bed and arms crossed and biting his lip.
taehyung
I do hate him but seeing jungkook like this ....
taehyung
Everyone have humanity right? Yeah, I…I .. I
do have? yeah! *telling himself maybe convince himself*
Tae sneaks out and snatches some medicine and food and then sneaks back in room
it's like a small room with washroom and 2 bunk bed in both side corner... So there were 4 kids totally in one room ...as tae and jungkook remaining 2 were not there as they were adopted…
So for now only tae and jungkook there for last two months ... u may ask in these 2 months no any other kid ? Yeah, they came but u know jungkook prank them and that kids were always went to others room so no one were in there room for last 2 months...😕
taehyung
*as tae squatting beside Jungkook’s bed and whisper to him* Oi. Wake up
jungkook
Ah what ? What happened?😧 *looking here and there*
taehyung
Take this😗 say ahh *show the spoon in front of jungkook mouth*
jungkook
What the hell tae ? 😫 my head is bursting and here ur playing around 😠💢
taehyung
*tae shove a spoon in his mouth* Take this💢
taehyung
Just shut up and swallow it💢😡
Jungkook frowns but eat, and he's too weak to argue.
After tae fine him a medicine and make jungkook lay on his bed and sit beside him
jungkook
*jungkook voice is hoarse and barely whispering* …Why? Why are u taking care of me?
taehyung
*tae look away and mumbling* If you die then who am I gonna fight with?🫤
The corners of the jungkook's lips twitch and just barely—something like a smirk, but too tired to hold it. His eyes flutter shut.
He slips back into sleep and hand loosely clutching the bed
tae doesn’t move either. he sat beside jungkook
He sits beside jungkook his arms crossed, and he's still scowling—but his eyes flicker and softer now. He mutters something under his breath, something that jungkook can’t hear
taehyung
Don’t get worse, dumbass
Tae doesn’t climb back into his bed. Just leans against the side of the frame and silently…guarding
As days went through, and they're hate became less and something that they don't even know, but something pull them close
They sneak out orphanage sometimes as they went to their hidden spot
Their secret spot by the river and moonlight spilling over wild grass
The wind carries a soft murmur, brushing through the reeds. The river whispers beside them, a quiet lullaby under the star-streaked sky. Two boys lie side by side on the cool earth, the world finally quiet.
They were laying in the grass and watching the moon and stars as their fingers occasionally brushing. Neither pulls away
jungkook (12)
Looking at the moon
jungkook (12)
One day, we’ll be heroes Or warriors
taehyung (13)
You’re so dumb *looking at moon and laughing*
It's too nice and it's too peace and it's too calm
jungkook (12)
We’ll fight bad guys and eat as much food as we want
taehyung (13)
How are we getting all this food, genius? *looking at Jungkook*
jungkook (12)
Ofcourse stealing 😌
taehyung (13)
You absolutely menace. We’re going to be in jail five minutes into our freedom *shake his head and smile*
They both laugh, soft and real. For a moment, there’s only the sky above, the water beside, and a kind of peace neither of them ever gets inside those walls.
The river hums softly beside them
jungkook (12)
*look at tae and ask* We’ll always be together, right?
taehyung (13)
*tae turning to look at jungkook and nod and smile at him *😊
The grin that spreads across the jungkook's face is wide and warm and a little too close to something tender. He scoots over, until their shoulders touch.
taehyung (13)
Clingy bastard *rolling his eyes*
jungkook (12)
You love it😌
But the stars keep watching, and neither of them moves. Not until the river sings them sleepy.
Not until the night belongs to just the two of them.
And in that stolen moment, freedom doesn’t feel so far.
After they went to their room after few minutes and with annoying jungkook
The room is quiet, filled with soft breathing and the occasional rustle of sheets. The moonlight leaks in through the half-closed blinds, casting pale stripes across the floor.
On the far bed, two bodies are tangled together—like it’s instinct. One clinging, the other too used to it to fight.
They both were in one bed but as they are sleeping like this way ...
Jungkook shifts, turns, sighs. Then does it again.
Taehyung, already half-asleep and groans.
taehyung (13)
*tae is sleepy and annoyed* What now?💢😴
Jungkook doesn’t answer. Instead, he scoots closer and pressing his forehead against Taehyung’s shoulder
taehyung (13)
You doing this every night😮💨
Jungkook doesn’t even try to deny it. Instead, he buries his face into Taehyung’s hoodie and his voice muffled.
jungkook (12)
*muffled against taehyung’s hoodie* You’re comfy😴
taehyung (13)
You saying I’m comfy? Should I take that as an insult? *teasing tone*
jungkook (12)
Take it however you want, Hyung. I'm not moving🥱
taehyung (13)
You’re so damn needy
Taehyung rolls his eyes, shifting slightly to make space. He lifts an arm just enough for Jungkook to slide in properly and lay him on his chest like it’s the most natural thing in the world
Jungkook shifts just a bit and just enough to plant a quick and sleepy peck against Taehyung’s cheek. Not new. Not rare. Just… something he always does
Taehyung doesn’t react. Not with words.
But his hand pauses, then goes right back to stroking his hair.
taehyung (13)
You always do that *soft voice*
jungkook (12)
Yeah. You never stop me
taehyung (13)
Why would I? As if it's ur first time 🙄
A quiet moment. Then a smaller and almost absent-minded kiss—this time on Taehyung’s forehead. Jungkook’s lips linger there longer than usual. Which says something
jungkook (12)
You smell like mint.
taehyung (13)
Maybe ‘cause I brushed, dumbass 🙄
Jungkook hums and burrowing deeper into his chest.
jungkook (12)
Next time I’m kissing your lips 😤😴
taehyung (13)
You already have🙄
jungkook (12)
Yeah, but next time, I’m not pretending it’s a dare😤🥱
Taehyung’s hand stills again. He stares up at the ceiling for a long second and lips parting like he’s about to say something—but closes them again.
Few minutes later jungkook rub his nose in tae's chest
taehyung (13)
*tae mocking jungkook as jungkook rub his nose in tae's chest* Sleep idiot… What, need me to sing you a lullaby too?
Jungkook snorts and nudging him in the ribs
taehyung (13)
Seriously. You’re like a cat😌😏
jungkook (12)
*jungkook look up tae as he's offended* A what?💢😠
taehyung (13)
You climb into my space, steal my warmth and act like it’s my fault
Taehyung chuckles and lazily stroking through Jungkook’s hair.
jungkook (12)
Well, maybe you’re my space, huh?😏
Taehyung pauses. For once, he has nothing to say. Jungkook takes full advantage, and smirking against his chest and lay his head
jungkook (12)
Cat got your tongue?
taehyung (13)
*tae flick jungkook forehead* Go to sleep
Jungkook just hums and closing his eyes. His hand lazily curls into the fabric of Taehyung’s hoodie and fingers gripping it loosely, like if he lets go, something might slip away.
jungkook (12)
You won’t disappear, right? *mumble against Tae's chest*
Taehyung stiffens for a second and he doesn't know why ? Or how to answer and then her relaxes. He looks down at jungkook and just enough to press his lips against Jungkook’s hair—so light, so fleeting, like a promise
taehyung (13)
I’m here, idiot. Go to sleep *so soft voice*
Jungkook’s breathing evens out. Taehyung doesn’t stop stroking his hair until he falls asleep too.
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