New Moon | Vampire TAEKOOK

13 - Alliance

<Jungkook POV>

"Your son is home, sir" says a guard.

"Bring him here at once." Jungkook's father replies dryly.

Two guards accompany Jungkook to his father's office. As Jungkook was preparing a speech to explain why he was days late and why he wanted to spare Taehyung, he felt more and more anxious to meet his father. He was scared of his wrath. It was harder to breathe at every step they took towards his office. When they were right at the door, Jungkook gulps and holds his breath. This is it... Doubtful, Jungkook walks in and stares at the ground to avoid eye contact with the older vampire.

"H-Hello father..." he starts with a small voice.

"Do you have it?" he interrupts suddenly.

"What...?" asks Jungkook, confused by the sudden question.

"The artefact! Do you have it?!" insists his father precipitated.

"Oh, r-right, um... I have it..." Jungkook quietly replies while reaching out in his pocket for the magical object, a dragon-shaped bracelet incarnated of ruby dragon stones, an extremely rare crystal impossible to find today. Before handing it to his father, Jungkook takes a second to think. It is now or never if he wants to set his conditions to his father about Taehyung.

"Before I give it to you, father, I just wanted to say-"

"YES!" his father interrupts again, snatching the bracelet from his hands before he can even continue to speak.

"B-But father, there is something you should know-" Jungkook tries to continue.

"FINALLY! WE HAVE IT!" his father exclaims, completely ignoring his son.

Before Jungkook could even attempt to talk again, his father walks past him and heads to the leader's office as fast as he could, leaving Jungkook behind without even a 'thank you' or a 'how are you'.

Jungkook knew his father didn't realize how he was acting was hurtful sometimes. He knew he was just blinded by revenge and did not mean it that way, but still... A little attention for his son wouldn't hurt, especially after disappearing for a week. It's as if Jungkook had never left... It's actually worse to be ignored than to be yelled at. In a way, Jungkook wished his father got angry at him for disappearing instead of not caring even a bit about his son. He doesn't care I am sacrificing my own love for someone so he can get revenge for his. He wouldn't get it. Whatever... Now that the plan is in action, it's time to get ready for battle.

<Taehyung POV>

"Tae...?" a faint voice calls with a quiet knock on the door. No replies. Namjoon walks in and sees Taehyung sobbing on his bed and quickly hurries to his side.

"Hey... What's wrong...?" he asks softly while placing a hand on his back reassuringly. Seeing that Taehyung doesn't speak or move, Namjoon starts to look around and notices the two pillows in shreds and the feathers. What happened here...?

"Leave me alone." mumbles Taehyung with frustration. This was never a good sign; Namjoon rarely saw Taehyung get angry especially to this extent. It was even a little scary but the concern for his friend was more important.

"Do you want to talk about it? Who did this?" he asks tenderly, in his soft and reassuring voice that usually calms down even Seokjin. Taehyung felt just a little better hearing his friend's voice, but it was not enough to calm the storm inside him. He pushes Namjoon's hand off his shoulder and his hyung gives him a surprised look.

"Was it that Jungkook guy?" he finally guesses, trying to make eye contact with Taehyung. Little did he know that pronouncing his name was a mistake at this moment.