BEST FRIENDS

Chapter three

Taehyung 4
Madeline 4

"Hello." The little boy looked up at the voice, finding a small girl standing in front of him. She stood only a meter away, looking down at him sitting on his knees, a toy in his hand. The boy was shocked at the greeting that was sent his way "Hello." She said again, waving her small hands, making Taehyung break out from his trance. "H-hii" the young boy looked down at his lap, his cheeks burning, which was visible by the red colour. His voice came out very quiet, but the girl heard. "I'm Madeline" The girl happily said, sitting down beside the boy. "Madeline" the boy mumbled, getting familiar with the name. He looked over at her yellow dress, mud spots visible, as his gaze shifted to her two different coloured socks."What's your name?" Madeline asked, because of the lack of response the boy gave. He tried to calm down his nerves, as she was the first one of the other kindergarten kids to talk to him, well voluntarily talk to him. He slowly lifted his head, his eyes finding her face. A big smile filled her face, as her hair was set up in pigtails. "I'm.... Tae- Taehyung" He let out. "Hi Tae," she smiled at the nickname she made up very quickly. Butterflies fill his stomach, at the name "You want to be friends?" She piped up, surprising him with her words "Frie–f- friends?" He stated, surprised to ever hear those words, being meant for him. "Yeah friends" she said, smiling towards the boy beside her. Taehyung didn't need much time to think before answering "Su-sure" He stuttered out, almost falling to the side, at her next unexpected move. Madeline had lunged forward, hearing his response. Her arms wrapped around his small fragile frame, squeezing her new friend into her body. Taehyung's cheek had never felt warmer, like they were on fire, just like his heart felt at that moment. "Can I call you Tae bear from now on?" Taehyung hummed at her statement. From that day on Taehyung was Madeline's tae bear, that a friendship blossomed but who knew how long it would last?

Taehyung 10

Madeline 9

"Tae wait!!" Madeline ran trying to catch up with the angered boy, who stormed outside the building. "Tae" As they reached the big tree by the grass area. Madeline touched his shoulder as she reached him. He brutally turned around by the touch he felt, progressing to harshly push her arm off while turning. Madeline faced an angry boy, who's eyes were dark, and she could only find anger in them. He had gritted teeth, sending the girl a hard glare, as he let the anger take over his body. As his eyes fell on the younger's face, the face he were so familiar with, the one he always would admire, and count how many moles it carried. He saw the tears welled up in her soft eyes. His whole body softened, as he felt worry and regret replace the anger in his body. Madeline could barely see for the tears in her eyes, blurring her sight.
She felt the warmth of a big hand cup her cheek. She suddenly felt much more calm and warm, now having the older boy's hand stroking her cheek, comforting her. Taehyung wiped the tears rolling down her cheek with his thumb. "I'm sorry," left his lips, Madeline could hear by his voice that it came from his heart. "Taehyung, you can't just punch him" The words came out between small sobs. "No Mads, I'm not sorry for that. I'm sorry for making you cry, not for punching that jackass who deserved it." Anger filled him again, angry that Madeline herself wasn't angry by the jackass' behaviour back in the class.