NERD OR NEEDY✔| TK

54- IRL🦪

Taehyung sat blankly in the chair on the rooftop, gazing at the sky. Suddenly, someone joined him, and he turned to see Jin, who appeared to be out of breath.

"What happened?" Taehyung inquired.

"I-I saw Jungkook... h-he was..." Jin struggled to catch his breath. Taehyung's heart raced at the mention of Jungkook's name.

"Calm down first," Taehyung urged, placing a comforting hand on Jin's back. Jin took a deep breath before continuing.

"I saw Jungkook abruptly leave the classroom. It was so unusual that I followed him. Jimin wasn't with me either. Jungkook went into the restroom, and when I followed, I heard him crying, like really hard," Jin explained, his voice filled with concern for Jungkook.

"W-what? H-he was crying?" Taehyung stammered, feeling a surge of worry.

"Yes, I'm so worried. I've never seen him cry, not even when Mira bullied him. His sobs were heartbreaking. Whoever made him cry... I'll make them pay. Jungkook is too precious to shed tears, you know. He was so happy when I invited him to our sleepover-" Jin paused as Taehyung's sudden outburst interrupted him.

"YOU DID WHATTT???" Taehyung exclaimed.

"What? You told me to invite him. You knew he was hesitant, but he agreed when I mentioned you'd be there too. He seemed so excited. My poor baby," Jin explained, confusion evident in his expression.

Taehyung's heart sank as regret flooded his mind. He realized he had hurt Jungkook with his words.

"I made a mistake, Hyung. He must be crying because of me. I need to talk to him," Taehyung said, rising from his seat and hurrying away. Jin watched him go, still puzzled by the situation.

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Taehyung froze as Jungkook emerged from the washroom, his eyes red and puffy, his nose and cheeks flushed. Taehyung's heart ached with regret as he watched Jungkook's distress.

"I know I was hurt by the reality. He can have a boyfriend and... and kiss him too. He might be pranking me, but I shouldn't have said that," Taehyung muttered, berating himself.

Jungkook's gaze briefly met Taehyung's, causing his eyes to well up with tears once more. Taehyung looked at him with concern, his heart heavy with guilt. Jungkook swallowed hard and averted his eyes.

"J-Jungkook," Taehyung called out, wanting to apologize.

Jungkook considered fleeing, but then thought, "Why is he here? If I run, he might suspect something."

"I'm sorry, Hyung. I'll talk to you later. I'm not feeling well right now," Jungkook said, his voice trembling, before quickly making his exit, running away.

Taehyung sighed and turned around, only to be met with a smack from Jin, who was glaring at him with fiery eyes.

"I know it's you. Now, explain," Jin demanded.

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//One day ago//
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Taehyung's POV

I was heading to the rooftop after lunch as usual when I heard familiar voices, causing me to pause before entering.