The Fast and the Curious (TaeKook)

Sore Loser

Jungkook was officially welcomed by the BTS crew to replace Yeonjun. They were going to formally challenge Seoul Kings in a 7 vs 7 Match-up Race. The wager? If Rai wins, he gets $10,000 and the Magic Shop. If BTS wins, Rai needs to stop the engagement with Taehyung from happening.

It was the same race format the team lost in back in Daegu...where Yeonjun was killed. This time, Suga and Jungkook meticulously checked on the engines and NOS of each car, making sure that there would be no room for any disasters. The cars were securely kept in the Magic Shop with Jackson's men, guarding them.

The BTS crew members were all getting ready to leave for the Magic Shop: Yoongi, Binnie, Beom, Kai and Taehyun coming from Yoongi's apartment; Jungkook and Teahyung, from Jin's place.

Taehyung was in front of the mirror, fixing his hair. His eyes fell on the ring on his necklace. He held on to it as tears were starting to form in his eyes. Just then, he felt the warmth of Jungkook behind him as the latter wrapped his arms around his waist. Jungkook was watching Tae the entire time.

"The ring was Yeonjun's. He gave it to me a day before the race for good luck, he said. If I only knew that he needed it more than I did, I wouldn't have accepted it." Taehyung said as tears rolled down his cheeks.

"Tae, you have to stop blaming yourself for what happened. I'm sure wherever Yeonjun is right now, he's happy to see how you've been lucky these past years. You're with Yoongi hyung again, found a job and got reunited with your brother. Focus on those good things, Tae and be thankful." Jungkook said.

"You forgot one thing." Taehyung said.

"Huh?" Jungkook asked with raised eyebrows.

"I met you."

"Oh, I don't think that's luck at all. That's destiny." Jungkook said as he turned Taehyung and kissed him briefly, but passionately.

"We will win, right?"

"Yes, Tae, we will. Now, let's show them what the Golden Maknae and Daegu Boi can do together, yeah?" Jungkook asked and Taehyung nodded, smiling at Jungkook. The latter pecked on Taehyung's lips before they left for the Magic Shop.

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The BTS crew met at Yoongi's shop to get their cars and drove to the race track. They were accompanied by five black SUVs — Jackson's men — driving at a safe distance and would eventually disperse around the track area, in case Rai's men would make a wrong move.

When they got there, they weren't surprised to see how the crowd tripled compared to how it usually was. Everyone in the street racing community would not miss the opportunity to watch the biggest race in years. And, unbeknownst to both the teams racing that night, majority were rooting for the underdogs from Daegu.

The seven BTS members stepped out from their cars and walked towards the Seoul King crew who were already waiting for them.

"Well, if it isn't my future bride. You ready to come home with me tonight, sweetheart?" Rai smugly said to Taehyung.

Jungkook stepped forward and went beside Taehyung, wrapping the later's waist with one arm, simply smirking at Rai.

Rai's jaw clenched as he glared at Jungkook.

"That's not going to happen, Rai. Not on my watch." Yoongi.

"AgustD, I was really surprised you'd be willing to gamble your shop and your clientele just like that." Ken Nakajima said.

"i'd even risk my life for Taehyung." Suga said gritting his teeth.

"Tsk tsk be careful with that statement. You know what happened the last time." Rai said, provoking BTS.