Velvet Cage (Taekook/Vkook) 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

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.

He rolled his eyes.

Park Jimin | Taehyung’s friend

You’re so spoiled.

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

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

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.

My brows furrowed.

Kim Taehyung | Student

Who are you?

Kim Seokjin | Jungkook’s assistant

Seokjin. Personal assistant to Mr. Jeon.

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.

Jeon Jungkook | ???

Come in, Taehyung.

His voice was calm. Too calm.

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

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,

He murmured.

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?

I froze

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.

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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

Let me go! I swear—

Jungkook didn’t even flinch.

He turned to Seokjin.

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.

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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.

He smiled.

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.