𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 || ᴛᴀᴇᴋᴏᴏᴋ Ft. ʏᴏᴏɴᴍɪɴ

Chapter 11

Jungkook had been part of Taehyung's group for a week now, and he had grown closer to the others, forming good friendships. However, he couldn't help but harbor resentment toward Taehyung, who had insulted him relentlessly throughout their university years.

Taehyung was well aware that Jungkook was still uneasy around him. Determined to mend their strained relationship, he put in genuine effort to make Jungkook forget the past. Yet, letting go of painful memories isn’t always easy, especially when they’ve left deep scars.

Although Jungkook tried to move on, there were moments when the bitterness resurfaced. Occasionally, he would mock Taehyung, reminding him of the hurtful bullying he endured.

Taehyung, who used to get irritated whenever someone dared to be sassy around him, now found himself admiring the younger one's playful teasing and charming mockery.

Watching Taehyung admire Jungkook inevitably stirred up Jaeun's jealousy. As an overly possessive girlfriend, she couldn’t stand the sight of her charismatic boyfriend showing any sort of interest in someone she considered a pathetic nerd.

Jaeun was taken aback when Taehyung first told her he had befriended Jungkook. In an attempt to provoke him, she tried belittling Jungkook with spiteful remarks. However, Taehyung paid her no attention; his growing fascination with Jungkook had completely captivated him.

Would Jaeun allow her handsome, captivating boyfriend to drift further away from her? Absolutely not. She never missed an opportunity to insult Jungkook whenever Taehyung wasn’t around. However, her behavior often sparked arguments with Namjoon and Jennie, who strongly disliked Jaeun but deeply admired Jungkook.

Jaeun despised the fact that everyone seemed to admire Jungkook, including her own boyfriend. The thought infuriated her, and she had no intention of accepting it quietly.

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Everyone was gathered in the cafeteria, chatting and enjoying lunch. Jungkook sat between Taehyung and Namjoon, while Jaeun sat beside Taehyung, frustrated by the fact that he barely acknowledged her presence.

She was practically grinding her teeth in fury as she watched her boyfriend gently pinch Jungkook's cheeks and play with his soft, silky locks. Her hands clenched into fists under the table, barely containing her frustration.

Her frustration only deepened as she noticed Jungkook blushing at Taehyung's gentle touches, all while maintaining his sassy demeanor toward him.

"Tae, by the way, what are your plans for your birthday?" Jennie asked while casually chewing her food. All eyes turned to Taehyung, who was absentmindedly twirling Jungkook's silky locks between his fingers.

"Hmmm, as usual," Taehyung murmured, his attention still fixed on Jungkook's silky hair.

"So, you'll still be hosting the party at your penthouse?" Namjoon asked, receiving a confirming nod from Taehyung.

"Why not at your own house?" Jungkook asked, glancing at Taehyung with a playful look as he continued to toy with his hair, now gently pinching his soft cheeks.

"My grandma doesn't like parties," Taehyung replied with a warm smile, meeting Jungkook's gaze. Jungkook nodded in understanding.

"Oh, really, Taehyung?" Jaeun remarked, her voice laced with false excitement. However, her hand balled into a fist in frustration when she noticed that Taehyung didn’t even acknowledge her. Instead, he continued to pinch Jungkook's cheeks, who was whining cutely, clearly annoyed by the teasing. Taehyung couldn’t help but chuckle at Jungkook's adorable reactions.

"So, you'll invite the whole university... like you do every year?" Jaeun smirked, placing emphasis on each word, fully aware that it would sting Jungkook. She knew all too well how it would affect him, for Jungkook had never been included in any of the university’s parties. No one had ever bothered to invite him, dismissing him as just another nerd.