Tae started practising again, focus on world championships. He had to work extra hard, his left leg where he was shot in the thigh, the muscles were weaker now, and sometimes his hip would burn as if the bullet grazed him again. The doctor and physio said it will get better, so he just worked harder. He had support from all his friends and family, and the most from his loving husband and his son, who was now almost 5 years old.
October came round and the championships, which was held in Las Vegas. Everybody went, no-one wanted to be left behind. The qualifying rounds were done and to no surprise Wooshik and Tae were in the final 5. Wooshik went second to last, and what a ride, he was fantastic, getting a score of 91/100 in total, an amazing score. Tae knew he will have to basically perfect to beat that. His focus was on the board only, shutting out everything and everyone. He had an ace up his sleeve that he would use only as last resort. The move was a bit dangerous, but he will see first how it goes. And off he goes, doing his tricks effortlessly, just focusing on each move. He again did the 900 degrees, but in the middle of the routine, confusing some spectators and judges, that was always his perfect ending, so what now? Maybe he was afraid to get tired after his ordeal, but they were wrong. Concentration total, he plummeted for his last pipe, building up incredible speed and reach the top, to do the first ever 1080 degrees where the skater spins 1,080 degrees (3 full rotations) backside in the air. A roar erupted in the hall. Perfect execution, perfect style, just perfect. Tae stopped as he again reached the other summit, picking up his board, waving and bowing. Waiting for his score. Deafening silence. 94/100! Wooshik ran and hugged his friend, he was so happy for Tae, back to the top after so much drama and pain. Jungkook met him below, kissing him all over, hugging him. His love, who fought for his dreams, who wanted to give up, but decided to fight back. He was so proud of his Love.
Jungkook and Taehyung adopted a little 2-year-old girl named Iseul the next year. Hoonie loved her to bits and of course all the uncles, noonas and family as well. Tae retired officially from competing after 30, but started training new skaters, which he loved. Hoonie loved skating with his appa, but never wanted to compete, and that was fine, he wanted to become a pilot, so of course they supported him. Iseul wanted to be a model, or a teacher, or a singer, or a chef...there still was enough time for her to decide.
Jihoon and Lisa started dating, taking it slow, but for now, it was going great. Jihoon's parents wanted to reconcile; he refused flat out.
Yoongi and Jimin are still dating, not in a rush to marry.
Hobi and Lily has been officially dating for about 6 months.
Namjoon and Jin also adopted a little girl and later a boy as well.
Bogum and Mina from work are dating.
Jackson met Kai through Taehyung; they have been doing great as well.
And Kang Mark? He is in a psychiatric institution, will never be released. Still screaming and telling anyone who he sees that he is the skateboarding world champion and that the politicians made a mistake in choosing the has been, V. Delusional, for sure.
Jungkook had his baby, Tae had his Koo, and their dreams just kept on coming true.
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Taekook shortstory: Never give up on your dreams
FanfictionThrough some unfortunate circumstances, Tae had to give up on his passion, his dream. But with a little push, maybe a hard shove, he can get there again, but will fate allow that?
