Taehyung’s Pov

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They say when something bad is about to happen, the air changes.
But that night?
The air was soft. Gentle. Nothing warned me.
No thunder. No shadow.
Just... silence.
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Earlier that Evening
Park Jimin | Taehyung’s friend
Park Jimin | Taehyung’s friend
You really skipping practice today?
Jimin asked, stuffing his books into his bag.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Yeah, I’ve got that modelling shoot downtown. Dad pulled strings again.
He rolled his eyes.
Park Jimin | Taehyung’s friend
Park Jimin | Taehyung’s friend
You’re so spoiled.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Jealousy doesn’t suit you, Jiminie~
I teased.
If I knew it was the last time I’d talk to him freely… I would’ve hugged him harder.
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Outside the studio, my driver was supposed to be waiting. Except he wasn’t.
I dialed his number. No answer.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Freaking hell,
I muttered, tugging my coat tighter. It was cold. Too quiet for 8 p.m. in Seoul.
I was walking to the main road when a black car pulled up. Tinted windows. No license plate.
Window rolled down.
Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant
Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant
Taehyung-ssi?
A man in his early twenties smiled at me. Sharp jawline. Pale skin. Perfect hair.
Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant
Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant
Your father sent us. There was an emergency, we’re here to pick you up.
My brows furrowed.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Who are you?
Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant
Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant
Seokjin. Personal assistant to Mr. Jeon.
Jeon?
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
I think you’ve got the wrong—
The back door opened. Another man sat inside. Hoodie. Silver rings. A piercing under his lip. Dark eyes.
Jeon Jungkook.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Come in, Taehyung.
His voice was calm. Too calm.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
We don’t have all night.
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I should’ve run.
Should’ve screamed.
Should’ve trusted my gut.
But I didn’t.
I stepped inside.
And the door locked behind me.
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Inside the Car
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Where the hell are we going?
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
what the hell is this?
Jungkook just stared at me. Studying. Memorizing. Like I was art he finally got to touch.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
You smell like roses,
He murmured.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Are you crazy?
I snapped, heart pounding.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Turn the car around—
His hand shot forward. Grabbed my chin. Tight.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Do you know how long I’ve watched you, Taehyung?
I froze
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
You walk like you’re untouchable. Smile like nothing can break you.
He leaned in, whispering like it was a love song.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
But I can break you. Slowly. Beautifully.
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Somwhere Unknown
The car finally stopped.
A house. Hidded behind tall gates and vines. Not a soul around.
They dragged me inside.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Let me go! I swear—
Jungkook didn’t even flinch.
He turned to Seokjin.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Cuff him.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
Don't you fucking touch me—
But the cold metal kissed my wrists. The chain tightened. And the floor slipped from under me.
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He leaned down to my face.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
You remember the letters?
I stared at him. chest heaving.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Kim Taehyung | Student
That was you?
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Every word.
He smiled.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Jeon Jungkook | ???
I warned you I'd keep you in a glass box.
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That night...
I screamed.
I begged.
No one heard. No one came.
Because the boy I used to be...
Died behind a velvet curtain.
And the monster smiled as he buried him.
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END OF CHAPTER THREE.

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