A pride month special #taekookau drabble?
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Love, Pride, and Other Synonyms:
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The following drabble could be a little triggering even if it is a work of imagination; it contains the realistic experiences of queer teens. Please be graceful and mindful of the interactions.
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Taehyung entered the party hall with a heavy heart. It's not like he is not over it. It's been 15 years. But some people here still make him want to run far away from this.
His husband has assured him that he is not alone. That's how high school reunions are for most people.
He breathed out through his mouth before walking towards the most familiar face he could find.
'Argh! Why does it have to be so nerve-wracking! I am a fully functioning, independent, successful adult! Then why do I still feel like I'll throw up if someone says
a single mean thing. Mr Husband would give me a side-eye if he saw me fretting over a few petty people. Ugh... I think I should at least try to act civil. People grow up. They don't be the same people like they were back in high school, right?' He thought to himself.
He was almost there when the person turned towards him. Jieun! She was always kind to him. They never shared any classes as she was a year ahead of him, but they worked together in the theatre club. She always made him feel that he was not out of place after all.
"Taehyung-ah! You made it!"
"Hi, noona! Yes, I did!" He said, flashing her a nervous and genuine smile.
"Hey, nothing doing. Bring it in!" Jieun said, opening her arms.
For the first time since he entered the place, he felt at ease. He reciprocated the hug, just as happily.
"Oh my! Taehyung, you look so fine! 10 years in the US look good on you!" She said cheerfully.
"Thanks, noona! You look amazing yourself. I loved the hair transformation!" Taehyung complimented her honestly.
"Aah Taehyung! It's nice to see you, bud!" Taehyung heard a cheerful greeting. He turned to see his teenage crush, Seojoon walking towards them with two party glasses in his hand.
Taehyung bowed down nervously, with pink dusted cheeks. Because Seojoon was just as
handsome as ever. He was one of the most popular seniors in their school. There is no need to explain why, right? He was the crush of half of the population. Taehyung internally screamed because THE Seojoon remembered his name.
Meanwhile, his internal screaming changed into squealing because the man just walked to Jieun's side and pecked her lips while handling her the extra glass in his hand.
"Oh my God! My ship sailed!" Hpe whisper yelled, letting go of his earlier inhibitions, making the couple
Chuckle in amusement.
"Your ship sailed right after we graduated!"
"Oh goodness! Have you been together since then?"
"Mhm. 'Been married for 8 years now!"
Jieun informed happily. And Taehyung just couldn't stop beaming.
"You guys look so good together! I am so happy for you guys!" He added.
"And you look still single as fck!" A mocking voice said from somewhere, making the couple roll their eyes and Taehyung to hold his breath.
'Here we go again!' He thought.
"Hello to you, too, Jenna! You are just as delightful as in high school!" Taehyung sassed, remembering his husband's word about how people's words don't define him and about him giving them some back.
"Oh wow! Little Taehyungie's got a tongue now?" Her then boyfriend Donghyun snickered.
"No, I just finally learned to use it at the right time!" He hissed back. It made Seojoon and Jieun snort.
"Good one, Taehyung-ah! Would you fancy a drink at that?" Taehyung heard,
his ex classmate, Hyungsik offering. He had a genuine smile on his lips.
