Eternally Everlasting | Prequel

(21)Sweet Whispers and Silent Fears

Third Person's POV

The city skyline glowed softly in the twilight as Taehyung hurried through the bustling streets, his mind buzzing with anticipation. Tonight was special. It marked one year since he and Jungkook had taken that leap of faith and embarked on their journey together.

Taehyung smiled to himself as he recalled the nervous excitement of their first date, the way Jungkook's eyes had sparkled with laughter as they shared stories over dinner. Since then, their love had blossomed into something beautiful, a secret flame that burned brightly in the depths of their hearts.

But theirs was a love that dared not speak its name, not yet. Taehyung was a rising star in the world of K-pop, his face plastered on billboards and his voice adored by millions. Jungkook, on the other hand, was a college student, living a quiet life away from the spotlight.

Their relationship was a tightly guarded secret, known only to a select few trusted friends. They had chosen to keep it that way, fearing the scrutiny and judgment that would surely follow if their love were to be exposed to the harsh glare of the public eye.

As Taehyung approached their favorite meeting spot, a quaint café tucked away in a quiet corner of the city, he spotted Jungkook waiting for him, a soft smile playing at the corners of his lips. Taehyung's heart skipped a beat at the sight of his beloved, his pulse quickening with anticipation.

"Hey, Kookie," Taehyung greeted, his voice filled with warmth as he slid into the seat opposite Jungkook. "You're early."

Jungkook grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "I couldn't wait to see you," he admitted, reaching across the table to take Taehyung's hand in his own.

Their fingers intertwined, sending a jolt of electricity coursing through Taehyung's veins. In that moment, surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight and the gentle murmur of conversation, he felt as though they were the only two people in the world.

They spent the evening lost in each other's company, sharing stories and dreams as they savored the simple pleasure of being together. But beneath the surface, a shadow lingered, a silent reminder of the challenges that lay ahead.

In the weeks that followed, Taehyung found himself caught in a whirlwind of rehearsals and promotional events, the demands of his burgeoning career pulling him in a dozen different directions at once. Exhaustion clung to him like a second skin, leaving him drained and weary as he struggled to keep up with the relentless pace of life in the spotlight.

But amidst the chaos, there was one source of solace that Taehyung clung to with all his heart: Jungkook. His love was a beacon of light in the darkness, a guiding star that led him through the stormy seas of uncertainty.

Yet even as Taehyung poured his heart out to Jungkook, confiding in him the fears and insecurities that plagued his mind, there was one secret he dared not share: the suffocating presence of his new trainer, Hyun Woo.