𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵 [ 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗴𝘆𝘂]

ᴄʜᴀᴩᴛᴇʀ 𝚅𝙸𝙸𝙸: Leaving the Mystery Behind

Chapter 16:

Ariana's words hung in the air, heavy with implication.

"You boys are not who you think you are. You're not just ordinary humans. You're something more."

Taehyun's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with skepticism.

"What are you talking about?" he asked, his voice firm.

Beomgyu's gaze was equally dubious. "Yeah, what kind of crazy theory is this?"

Ariana's smile faltered, her eyes flashing with frustration.

"You don't understand. You're in danger. You need my help."

Yeonjun snorted.

"We're not buying it. This is some kind of trap, right?"

Huening Kai nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, or you're just plain crazy."

Ariana's face darkened, her eyes blazing with intensity.

"Fine. Don't believe me. But you'll soon see the truth. And when you do, it may be too late."

With that, she turned and disappeared into the shadows, leaving the boys in a state of confusion and disbelief.

"What just happened?" Taehyun asked, his eyes scanning the empty room.

Beomgyu shook his head.

"I don't know, but I don't like it."

Yeonjun's eyes narrowed.
"Let's get out of here. This place is creeping me out."

As they turned to leave, a faint whisper echoed in their minds.

"You'll soon see the truth..."

The five of them walked out of the mysterious place, leaving the eerie feeling behind. Yeonjun, Huening Kai, and Soobin couldn't help but notice the awkwardness between Beomgyu and Taehyun.

"Dude, what's going on with you two?" Yeonjun asked, his voice low.

Taehyun and Beomgyu ignored him, their eyes fixed on the ground.

As they walked further, the tension between them was palpable. Finally, when they reached a quiet spot, Beomgyu turned to Taehyun.

"Hey, can we talk?" he asked, his voice tense.

Taehyun nodded, his heart fluttering.

But as they stood there, neither of them knew what to say. Beomgyu's mind raced with worries - what if Taehyun disliked the kiss? What if he didn't feel the same way?

Taehyun tried to speak up, but his voice caught in his throat. He couldn't express his feelings, couldn't tell Beomgyu how his heart skipped a beat when their lips touched.

The silence between them grew thicker, until...

Just as the tension between them was about to break, a faint noise interrupted the moment. They turned to see a figure approaching them, their footsteps echoing in the silence.

"Hey, guys! Wait up!" it was Soobin, his voice cheerful.

Beomgyu and Taehyun exchanged a glance, the moment lost. They nodded, and Soobin joined them, oblivious to the tension.

"What's up?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Beomgyu and Taehyun shrugged, their eyes fixed on the ground.

"Nothing," Taehyun muttered, his voice barely audible.

Soobin raised an eyebrow but didn't press the issue.

"Okay, let's get out of here then."

The five of them continued walking, the silence between Beomgyu and Taehyun still palpable.

As they turned a corner, they ran into someone unexpected - a stranger with piercing eyes and a charming smile.

"Hey, you guys look like you're in the middle of something interesting," he said, his voice low and smooth.

The group exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of what to make of this newcomer.

"Just leaving a weird place," Yeonjun muttered, his eyes narrowing.

The stranger's gaze lingered on Beomgyu and Taehyun, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"Ah, I see. Well, I'm Jungkook. And you are...?"

The group introduced themselves, still unsure of this stranger's intentions. As they walked, Beomgyu and Taehyun couldn't help but steal glances at each other. The tension between them was still palpable, and their eyes met in a brief, intense glance. The air seemed to crackle with unspoken words.