Velvet Cage (Taekook/Vkook)
Taehyung’s Pov
They say when something bad is about to happen, the air changes.
The air was soft. Gentle. Nothing warned me.
Park Jimin | Taehyung’s friend
You really skipping practice today?
Jimin asked, stuffing his books into his bag.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Yeah, I’ve got that modelling shoot downtown. Dad pulled strings again.
Park Jimin | Taehyung’s friend
You’re so spoiled.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Jealousy doesn’t suit you, Jiminie~
If I knew it was the last time I’d talk to him freely…
I would’ve hugged him harder.
Outside the studio, my driver was supposed to be waiting.
Except he wasn’t.
I dialed his number. No answer.
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.
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
Your father sent us. There was an emergency, we’re here to pick you up.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Who are you?
Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant
Seokjin. Personal assistant to Mr. Jeon.
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 | ???
Come in, Taehyung.
His voice was calm. Too calm.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
We don’t have all night.
Should’ve trusted my gut.
And the door locked behind me.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Where the hell are we going?
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 | ???
You smell like roses,
Kim Taehyung | Student
Are you crazy?
I snapped, heart pounding.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Turn the car around—
His hand shot forward. Grabbed my chin. Tight.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Do you know how long I’ve watched you, Taehyung?
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 | ???
But I can break you. Slowly. Beautifully.
A house. Hidded behind tall gates and vines. Not a soul around.
Kim Taehyung | Student
Let me go! I swear—
Jungkook didn’t even flinch.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Cuff him.
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.
He leaned down to my face.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
You remember the letters?
I stared at him. chest heaving.
Kim Taehyung | Student
That was you?
Jeon Jungkook | ???
Every word.
Jeon Jungkook | ???
I warned you I'd keep you in a glass box.
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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