Hidden Love Ch–3. “The Brother Who Never Came Back”

(Grade 8, Class 1)

The school bell rings for dismissal.

Students: Let’s go home!!! 🎒✨

Everyone rushes out with their bags.

Tae's Friend

I’m sorry about earlier today.

[Introduction] “Tae’s childhood friend – a minor character”

He swings his bag over his shoulder while looking guilty.

Tae's Friend

I pointed to the wrong line and got you caught by the teacher again.

*He places both hands on Taehyung’s desk, guilty face on*

Tae quietly packs his bag.

Tae's Friend

Your mother has already come here twice… in just half a month.

Taehyung(13)

*While fixing his bag* I don’t even know how I irritate him.

Tae's Friend

But when you directed his question back to him…

Taehyung(13)

*Looks at him* I felt like punching you.

Tae's Friend

Let alone Tae. 😤

Tae smiles faintly, stands up.

Taehyung(13)

Don’t you think his voice sounds hypnotic?

Taehyung(13)

I would’ve fallen asleep if I hadn’t found something else to do.

Tae's Friend

You’re right. *adjusts his bag angrily*

Tae's Friend

But why do you always get caught?

Tae's Friend

It never happens to me.

Just then, 4 boys from another class peek from the window.

Tae can’t see them since his back is turned.

His friend sees them.

The boys signal→“Take Tae to the bookstore.”

Tae's Friend nods 👌 back.

They leave so... excitedly.

Tae finishes packing and walks out with his friend.

Tae's Friend

Are you going to the bookstore? *hopeful eyes*

Taehyung(13)

Why? *frowns*

Tae's Friend

Park Bo-gum invited us.

Tae's Friend

A....nd some boys from his class.

Tae's Friend

Let’s go together. *said Hopefully*

Taehyung(13)

Why would you want to go? *uninterested tone*

Tae's Friend

To buy a reference book. Are you coming along?

Taehyung(13)

No *❄️ with boring face*

Tae walks off. His Friend rolls eyes 🙄 and smiles faintly.

Across the street, Bo-gum and his friends wait.

Bo-gum signals to bring Tae.

Tae's Friend

shakes head → “He’s not coming.”

Bo-gum insists again.

Tae's Friend

*gives up and goes to them.*

other hand.

Tae walks alone, messaging on phone.

Taehyung(13)

(💬Hyung!!!)

Taehyung(13)

(💬 You haven’t come home in a while.)

Taehyung(13)

(💬 When are you coming home?)

Taehyung(13)

(💬 Can you come back tomorrow?)

Taehyung(13)

(💬 I miss you so much.)

Tae's Friend

So, are you coming or not? *runs after him*

Taehyung(13)

No, I’m not. *looks at him, then back at phone*

Tae's Friend

But… they’re waiting over there.

Tae's Friend

Let’s go, plzzz! 🙏 *begging while clinging to him from behind*

Tae stops, looks at him.

Taehyung(13)

Go ahead if you want.

Taehyung(13)

I’m not in the mood today.

Tae's Friend

Is it because your parents were asked to come again?

Taehyung(13)

*…gulp*

Tae's Friend

what do you plan to do?

Taehyung(13)

They’re not coming. *sadly*

Tae's Friend

Even so, Mr. Chang will phone them anyway.

Taehyung(13)

So, I asked my brother to come over. *shows his phone happily*

Tae's Friend

*brightens up, smiles.*

(Ting) 🗨️ Message

Unknown

💬 (No)

Taehyung(13)

*freezes, disappointed.*

Taehyung(13)

Tsk. I’m leaving. *sadly*

Tae's Friend

Haa…!? *confusing*

Bo-gum still waits. Sees Tae leaving.

[Support role] Name : Bo-gum Age: 12 Taehyung's middle school and high school classmate. He like Taehyung.

Bo-gum–14

TAE!!!

Taehyung(13)

*Low voice*Bye-bye.

Bo-gum–14

Tae! Why are you leaving? *with questionable face*

Bo-gum–14

Tae!!

Bo-gum–14

I thought we’re going to the bookstore!

Taehyung(13)

👉*Tae is already gone.*

Bo-gum–14

Is Tae not coming with us? *frowns*

Tae's Friend

The teacher scolded him.

Tae's Friend

She’s down.

Bo-gum–14

So her parents have to come here again?

Another boy puts an arm around Bo-gum.

Bo-gum's friend

Wa...h, his parents come more often than yours, Bo-gum.* teasing*

Bo-gum's friend

Shame on you! 😂

Bo-gum–14

Mind your business! *walks away angrily*

[Later…]

A small river bridge. 🌉

Tae kicks a stone in anger, muttering.

Taehyung(13)

Why doesn’t he help me? *Mumbled*

Suddenly, an idea struck him. He hurriedly took out his phone. leaning against the bridge rail.

[Massaging]

Taehyung(13)

(hyung!💬)

Taehyung(13)

(💬 You’re heartless.)

Unknown

(Username saved as “Silly Dog 🐶”) 💬 mm.

Taehyung(13)

(💬 U abandoned me after going to college.)

Unknown

Silly dog: 💬 mm.

Tae lets go of the bridge railing and stands, texting with a serious face.

Taehyung(13)

(You’re leaving me to struggle on my own. 💬)

Unknown

Silly dog: mm💬

Tae rolls his eyes, sighs, and types a message.

Taehyung(13)

He takes a deep breath and sighs.

Taehyung(13)

Aaangya…..ahah ahhgh… 😔😩

He stomps his feet, crosses the bridge.

Taehyung(13)

How am I going to face Dad & Mom?*He mumbled to himself while taking a look at his phone.*

Taehyung(13)

Just you wait *gritting his teeth*

Taehyung(13)

Silly Dog.....

Tae walks up to his house, and his dog starts barking at him.

Taehyung(13)

what should I do? *mumble*

Tae heard the dog barking, hurried over, and knelt down. 🐶

Taehyung(13)

Yonta...n!

Taehyung(13)

Come here. *holding his front leg *

Taehyung(13)

Aaaawuuu..! You’re so adorable.

Taehyung(13)

Listen, Yontan… jung hoseok— that silly dog— left me to struggle.

Taehyung(13)

you think he’s mean, right?

Taehyung(13)

Listen…

Taehyung(13)

You mustn’t grow up to be a big silly dog like him.

Taehyung(13)

Know you’re still a little silly dog now…

Taehyung(13)

But please, don’t be like him when you grow up, okay? 🐶💛

Yontan is listening to Tae quietly. 🐶✨

Tae Lets Yontan go.

Taehyung(13)

You’re good like this. *while patting Yontan’s head *

Yontan turns away.

Taehyung(13)

Even you’re ignoring me?

Taehyung(13)

Are you making me angry too? 😤 *slaps his bum*

Taehyung(13)

I'm sure you’ll end up becoming a silly dog… *pauses for a moment…*

Taehyung(13)

Just like Jung hoseok later. *stands up slowly*

Tae walks a few steps forward, pulls the keys from his bag, and unlocks the main gate.He goes inside, locks it behind him.

Then unlocks the front door of the house, steps in, and locks it securely.

Tae moves forward nervously.

📝Authy

You still remember why he's nervous, am I right? *😏😏😏*

Right then, he heard— "Tae, welcome back."

Taehyung(13)

*Softly* Umm…

He walks in quietly.

Drops his bag on the sofa.

Heads toward the kitchen.

📝Authy

“Peeking into the living room from the kitchen 👀✨”

📝Authy

Taehyung(13)

Mom! Erm…....

Tae's mom

Hold on. *Takes a bowl from the fridge and hands it to Tae.*

📝Authy

Tae's mom

Take this upstairs.

Tae's mom

Jung hoseok is back. *whispers*

Taehyung(13)

*Tae freezes, eyes wide.* Hyung is back!? 😳

Tae's mom

Yes. Be careful when you go upstairs.

Taehyung(13)

Yes!!

Almost jumps with excitement, racing up the stairs 🏃‍♂️💨

Tae's mom

Jung hose__ *Tae left*

Tae's mom looks at Upstairs, confused.

Tae's mom

She’s acting weird today…

Tae is ecstatic, running upstairs.

Taehyung(13)

Hyungi~!! 😆💛

He bursts into the room, door swinging open, eyes sparkling with excitement.

But once inside… Tae stops, stunned.

📝Authy

Wait… you won’t believe what happens next! 😳

👩‍💻Author

😅 Sorry for missing yesterday… BUT today?!

👩‍💻Author

DOUBLE update is HERE! 🎉💥 Get ready, it’s gonna be epic! 🚀

👩‍💻Author

Bye....😍☺️🥰

[Thank you so much for reading!😘💕]