FORELSKET ( ✔)

8- The Unexpected Response

Jungkook pressed Taehyung's back firmly against the wall, his expression dark and menacing. With a single hand, he pinned both of Taehyung's wrists above his head, while his other hand covered Taehyung's mouth, muffling any sounds of protest. Taehyung squirmed, trying desperately to free himself from Jungkook's iron grip.

"You can't even begin to understand what I could do to you," Jungkook growled, his voice low and threatening. "I wouldn't need a second to erase both your corpse and your existence. So stop following me around and get lost."

Jungkook finally released Taehyung, stepping back with a sense of grim satisfaction. He expected to see fear in Taehyung's eyes, hoping his threat had succeeded in scaring the boy off. To his surprise, however, the fear he anticipated was quickly replaced by something else—an expression of admiration.

Taehyung's eyes shone with a mixture of awe and reverence as he looked up at Jungkook. The intensity of his gaze startled Jungkook, who had anticipated a more terrified reaction. For a moment, Jungkook was taken aback, his own confidence wavering as he processed the unexpected admiration reflected in Taehyung's eyes.

"Wow!" Taehyung exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with genuine admiration. Jungkook narrowed his eyes, puzzled by Taehyung's reaction. "That's the spirit! This is exactly why I wanted to hire you."

Jungkook was fed up with Taehyung's nonsensical chatter. In frustration, he shoved Taehyung aside and started walking away. But Taehyung, undeterred, quickly caught up with him, matching his stride.

"Okay, fine. I apologize. Just cool down a bit," Taehyung said, trying to defuse the tension as he walked alongside Jungkook. "Listen, it's pointless for you to kill me. If you did, you'd only end up in jail. I'd understand if someone had paid you to do it, but who would even want to kill me? I mean, look at me—I'm cute!"

Jungkook came to a halt, closing his eyes in frustration as he ground his teeth. He turned to face Taehyung, his patience wearing thin. "Do you have some kind of disease that makes you blabber nonstop?"

Taehyung, unfazed, grinned widely. "I have plenty of diseases, but let's not get into that right now. What I really want to know is whether you'll take on a kidnapping job for me." His eyes sparkled with hope, making it difficult for Jungkook to find a response.

"Just agree to it, please?" Taehyung pleaded, his expression earnest and persistent. Despite the irritation simmering within him, Jungkook found himself caught off guard by Taehyung's relentless optimism and the sheer absurdity of the request.