The atmosphere in the principal's office was tense, the air thick with anger and resentment. Taehyung and Jungkook stood side by side, facing a hallful of furious parents whose voices rose in a cacophony of outrage.
"This is completely inappropriate! How could you let this happen at a school event?"
"You're supposed to be role models, not... not this!"
The comments ranged from low blows to heart-striking insults, each one a sharp jab that made both men stand a little straighter, their resolve hardening against the verbal onslaught.
"This is why our society is crumbling, because of people like you!"
Taehyung glanced sideways at Jungkook, noticing how rigid he was, his jaw clenched and eyes fixed ahead. The insults kept coming, each one more venomous than the last.
"What kind of example are you setting for our children?"
"Disgusting behavior! Absolutely disgusting!"
It only took one more comment to push Taehyung over the edge.
"No wonder kids these days are so confused. With teachers like you, it's a wonder they can learn anything at all!"
Taehyung's vision blurred with a red haze of fury. He took a step forward, his voice cutting through the din with a cold, hard edge.
"That's enough!"
The room fell silent, the parents' shocked faces turning towards him. Taehyung's voice was steady, but it carried a weight of suppressed anger and indignation.
"You talk about being role models, about setting examples. What kind of example are you setting right now? Teaching your children that it's okay to spew hatred and intolerance?"
The parents began to murmur among themselves, but Taehyung's glare silenced them.
"We didn't plan for this to happen, but it did. We care about our students, and we do our best to teach them not just academic knowledge, but values like respect, acceptance, and kindness. Maybe it's time you all learned a bit of that yourselves."
The principal, who had been sitting behind his desk, finally stood up, his face a mixture of concern and authority.
"Mr. Kim, Mr. Jeon, please. This situation requires a more measured approach."
But Jungkook, finding his voice, stepped forward as well.
"No, Principal. Taehyung is right. We've listened to these parents insult us, insult our integrity and our love, without knowing anything about us. Yes, we are teachers, but we are also human beings with our own lives and feelings. What happened at the prom was an expression of love, not something unholy or disgusting."
Taehyung felt a surge of pride and solidarity. He reached out and took Jungkook's hand, squeezing it gently as a show of unity and strength.
"This is outrageous! You can't expect us to just accept this!"
"No, we don't expect immediate acceptance. But we do expect decency and respect. We're here to educate your children, and part of that education includes teaching them to be decent human beings."
The room was silent once more, the parents' fury now mixed with confusion and, in some cases, reluctant acknowledgment. The principal cleared his throat, drawing the attention back to him.
"We will address this matter with the school board and ensure that all concerns are taken into consideration. For now, I ask that everyone remains calm and refrains from further personal attacks."
The meeting ended with an uneasy truce. As the parents filed out, muttering among themselves, Taehyung and Jungkook stood firm, their hands still clasped together.
The principal stepped forward, raising his hand to signal for silence. The parents quieted, their angry murmurs subsiding.
"Thank you, everyone, for your input. However, this situation requires a more measured approach. I ask that you all leave now and allow us to discuss this matter further in private."
The parents reluctantly began to file out, still muttering among themselves. When the last parent had left, the principal looked at them with a sigh.
Once the door was closed, the principal turned to Taehyung and Jungkook with a grave expression.
"You both showed a lot of courage in there, but there's a serious issue we need to address. School policy strictly prohibits relationships between faculty members."
Taehyung and Jungkook exchanged a look of concern.
"We understand the policy, Principal, but..."
The principal raised a hand to stop him, effectively silencing Taehyung.
"I'm sorry, but if you want to continue teaching here, one of you will have to leave."
A heavy silence settled over the room. Taehyung's heart sank, and he saw the same sadness reflected in Jungkook's eyes.
"We can't both stay?"
"I'm afraid not. It's a clear policy to prevent any conflicts of interest or disruptions in the professional environment."
Taehyung took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing thoughts. He knew how much this job meant to both of them, but their relationship meant even more.
"Then we both resign. We can't stay here under these conditions."
The principal looked genuinely saddened but nodded in understanding.
"I respect your decision, though I wish it hadn't come to this. You're both excellent teachers, and you'll be missed."
As they left the office, Taehyung felt a mix of exhaustion and relief. They had stood up for themselves and their love, and though the road ahead was uncertain, they knew they could face it together.
Outside, in the quiet of the hallway, Jungkook turned to Taehyung, his expression softening.
"Thank you for standing up for us."
Taehyung looked back at him, smiling softly. "We stand together, remember?"
They shared a long look, before heading back to their classrooms, ready to face whatever came next.
A/N
No, the story doesn't end over here, we have a lot more to go. And i mean A LOT. Lemme just give yall a break to unwind your brain cells. And give myself a break too cuz this is too much drama.
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