Unloved | tk

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Taehyung peered from behind, his curiosity evident in the furrow of his brows and the tilt of his head. "Who is he?" he inquired softly, his voice carrying a hint of intrigue.

Jungkook, his voice barely rising above a whisper, uttered a name that seemed to hang heavy in the air, sending a chill down his own spine. "Borja," he breathed out, the syllables laden with an unspoken weight.

Taehyung's eyes widened in shock, his mouth parting in disbelief. "What?" he exclaimed, his voice betraying his astonishment.

Before them, Borja, with an air of effortless confidence, stepped forward, his gaze fixed, his words dripping with flirtation, as he addressed Jungkook, "When I hear my name roll off those luscious lips of yours, it sets off fireworks in my mind, Jungkook." he purred with shameless flirtation, his words dripping with a tantalizing charm.

Caught off guard, Jungkook found it hard to maintain his composure. Standing face to face with his former abusive partner, who had been anything but a nightmare to him, was like trying to balance on shaky ground. The ground beneath him seemed to quake as he struggled to steady himself. It was surreal to see Borja again as if fate had conspired to throw them together once more.

Instinctively, Jungkook's gaze drifted past Borja, landing on the imposing figure of Nighthawk. Just behind him, a pair of familiar eyes met his with a glare that sent shivers down his spine. Jungkook swallowed hard, feeling a wave of discomfort wash over him. The tension in the air made his breaths come in jagged gasps.

Borja's presence wasn't merely coincidental; it carried a weighty message, one that Jungkook couldn't ignore. Was it a cautionary reminder to tread carefully, or a deliberate attempt to sabotage his mission? Jungkook was torn, realizing he was in deep trouble, caught between conflicting intentions and uncertain outcomes.

Jungkook's heart raced like a marathon runner as he stumbled over his words, grappling with a tsunami of nerves that threatened to drown his composure. With a furrowed brow and a stutter that felt like navigating a maze blindfolded, he managed to string together a question, his voice trembling like leaves in a storm. "Why--w--why---," he began, his tongue feeling heavy and clumsy in his mouth, struggling to articulate the inquiry burning within him.

Borja's unexpected presence at this peculiar juncture and location had caught Jungkook off guard, leaving him grappling for some semblance of understanding amidst the chaos of his thoughts. Clenching his fingers into a tight fist, he sought to anchor himself, to tether his wavering confidence to something tangible as he prepared to confront the enigma before him.

Amidst Jungkook's verbal struggle, Taehyung sensed the tension thickening like fog in the air. Stepping into the conversation with a mix of concern and curiosity etched on his features, he addressed Borja, seeking clarity amidst the confusion. "This is a personal gathering. Were you invited?" His voice was steady, a lifeline thrown to Jungkook in his moment of uncertainty.

Taehyung despised the necessity of keeping his efforts to calm Jungkook, his beloved, under wraps. However, he understood the potential consequences if their relationship became public knowledge. Who knew what chaos could ensue? So, despite his inner turmoil, he resolved to conceal their affection, if only to protect them both. So he stood beside Jungkook, a silent sentinel, and with a touch as soft as a whisper, he brushed against his love's shoulder. His palms found Jungkook's clenched fists, unravelling them with a gentle pressure, fingers tracing soothing circles as if to coax out the tension knotted within.

As Jungkook sensed the gentle caress of Tae's hand and felt his reassuring presence nearby, a wave of unexpected calm washed over him. He couldn't quite pinpoint why, but in that moment, he found himself relaxing instinctively, drawn towards Tae's touch as if by some unseen force. Throughout their history, it had often been Jungkook providing support to Taehyung, but now the roles were reversed, and Jungkook found solace in the protective aura emanating from Taehyung.