"I'm engaged"
"And I'm in love with you"
In a world of forbidden desires, Taehyung, an engaged omega, meets Jeongguk, an alpha who challenges everything he's ever known. With their hearts entwined and their passion ignited, they defy conventions an...
so sorry for being late :(I believe you all have read the tags and warnings. If there is anything triggering out of those tags, don't read. You can skip this chap too, you can find out what happened next chap, prolly. Otherwise, enjoy :) ly!
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As Taehyung and Jeongguk entered the pack grounds, where the duel was to take place, the first thing that caught his eye was the circle of spectators that had gathered in the centre. Taehyung's heart hammered against his ribcage as he noticed the gathering throng of familiar faces from both packs. Their eyes bore into him, some with understanding and support, others with disappointment and judgment. The blank faces scared him the most.
Among the crowd, Taehyung recognized faces he had grown up with, individuals he considered family and friends. Their expressions ranged from disappointment to concern, their gazes lingering on him and Jeongguk as they walked hand in hand. Taehyung's heart clenched as his gaze swept over the faces gathered around the makeshift arena.
He spotted his friends, a separate cluster within the crowd, their unwavering support a source of strength amidst the sea of uncertainty. His sister and her fiancé stood among them, their presence a silent reassurance amidst the tumultuous atmosphere.
Amidst the crowd, Taehyung's attention was drawn to two figures standing apart from the rest: his parents, their expressions a mixture of concern and apprehension. His father was the one whose face held concern, with bags under his eyes. Something stirred inside Taehyung as their eyes met and he flashed back to their conversation that morning. He diverted his gaze, not forgetting to take in his mother's expression, which was as blank as her apparent love for Taehyung. Nearby the couple stood Seojoon's parents, their presence a stark reminder of the stakes of the duel.
In the midst of the crowd, Taehyung's friends stood together, a beacon of solidarity amidst the sea of uncertainty. Jeongguk's father, along with his sister and her fianceé stood close to their friends. He saw his sister waving and his friends smiling at them, beckoning them to come over to their side. Taehyung felt his lips curl upward. Their presence offered him a sliver of reassurance, a reminder that he was not alone in this fight.
Jeongguk squeezed his hand and Taehyung looked at him.
"Shall we?" He whispered.
Taehyung nodded. "Yeah"
Together, they walked to their friends and family, their gazes and smiles welcoming and supportive. Taehyung ignored the gazes that carved holes into their backs, and the whispers that followed their every step. He kept his head up and back straight as he walked, refusing to show any weakness.
Their friends' greetings and conversation to cheer Jeongguk up, their fistbumps and pats at the back and Jeongguk's grins as responses were deaf to Taehyung's ears as he watched the crowd. Everything was a numb buzz, even as Jimin squeezed his shoulder, asking if he was alright. Ten, twenty minutes passed as he was dragged back to reality by a drumbeat. His eyes flew to seek the reason for the drumbeat and he felt his heart race in his chest as he caught the figure of a tall man.
