Kim Taehyung…” Mingyu whispered the name.
“I was late… Sorry,” Taehyung said to Jungkook. Jungkook looked at his face and saw a bandage on his forehead.
“Just a small accident.” Taehyung smiled and hugged Jungkook again, then dangerously looked at the others who were staring at them in disbelief.
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"Excuse me, guys... Move," came a voice from behind. Jungkook turned around to see who it was. Min Yoongi strode in, his expression dark and determined. Without hesitation, he walked straight up to John and delivered a stinging slap across his face, leaving everyone in the room stunned.
"John!" Jiya called out, her voice trembling with shock and confusion. She turned to Yoongi, her eyes blazing with anger. "How dare you?" she shouted at him.
The next moment, Jiya found herself on the floor. She took a moment to process the sharp pain in her head and touched her stinging cheek. Looking up at John, she silently pleaded for his help, but he didn't even glance her way.
"I'm sorry, sister, but I believe in gender equality," Yoongi said coldly. He then called out, "Yoona! Hey, old lady, come here."
Yoona stared at him, her eyes filled with defiance. "I won't slap you, old witch," Yoongi continued, his voice dripping with contempt. "Come and sit here. We need to talk. I said come sit here, otherwise you will get it too," he shouted, his voice echoing through the room.
Reluctantly, Yoona walked over and sat beside Jeon. Jungkook and the others were still reeling from the unexpected turn of events, unable to comprehend Yoongi's sudden aggression.
"Hyung, now it's your scene," Yoongi said calmly. He bowed slightly and then retreated to a corner, settling down with his phone as if nothing had happened.
Taehyung entered the room, still holding onto Jungkook's hand tightly. He led Jungkook to a seat opposite Jeon and sat down, pulling Jungkook closer to him in a protective gesture. Settling into the chair, Taehyung crossed his legs with an air of authority.
"I am Kim Taehyung, his lover," he declared, his voice firm and resolute. He tightened his grip around Jungkook, drawing him even closer to his chest as if to shield him from the chaos unfolding around them.
Jungkook, finding comfort in Taehyung's embrace, looked up at him with a mixture of relief and gratitude. The room fell silent.
John didn't dare to look at anyone, his gaze fixed on the floor. Jiya, on the other hand, glanced over at Taehyung and Jungkook. A pang of jealousy began to rise within her as she saw the closeness between them.
Jeon was staring intently at Taehyung, trying to decipher his next move. Yoona, feeling the weight of the situation, kept her eyes downcast, avoiding eye contact with anyone.
Mingyu and his mother felt Pang but mostly happiness for Jungkook . He knew how much this moment meant to him. Jain, in contrast, was genuinely overjoyed for his brother. She looked at Yoongi and Taehyung with gratitude, appreciating their support and strength.
"He didn't invite me; I came here on my own to see him. Not just once, but twice," Taehyung said, his eyes locked on Jeon. "Since the day we met, this boy has been talking about his family. He feels guilty even when he eats good food because of all of you... And you?" He turned his gaze to Yoona. "How dare you raise your hand against him?"
Yoona couldn't meet his eyes, her gaze fixed firmly on the floor.
"Hyungi..." Jungkook called out softly, his voice trembling.
"If you mention my family again, I will pluck those two front teeth right out of your mouth," Yoongi said loudly from his corner. Jungkook looked at him, then instinctively clamped his mouth shut and clung tighter to Taehyung.
The room was thick with tension, every word and action heightening the emotions swirling among them. Taehyung's protective stance, Yoongi's fierce warning, and the silent reactions of the others all contributed to the charged atmosphere.
Taehyung looks at Jain... Jain .. . I am taking your brother to my family. Can I? He asked.
Please take him with you sir... She said with tearful eyes.
I am your brother too Jain. Taehyung said calmly. Go and pack your things Jungkook. Taehyung said to him...
Hyungi...
Hmmm... Yoongi makes a sound... Jungkook immediately goes towards his room.
Taehyung stood up and walked purposefully towards John. "Come with me," he commanded, placing a firm hand on John's shoulder and leading him to a nearby room. Once inside, Taehyung pinned John against the wall, lifting him off the ground by his neck. John's face turned red as he struggled to breathe.
After a few tense moments, Taehyung released his grip, and John crumpled to the floor like a lifeless doll, gasping for air. Taehyung pressed the tip of his shoe against John's face, forcing him to look up.
"Don't ever come near Jungkook or this family again," Taehyung said, his voice icy and controlled. "If you dare, next time I won't be so merciful."
With that, Taehyung put his hands in his pockets and walked out of the room, leaving John on the floor, struggling to catch his breath.
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Mingyu and his mother had already gone. Jiya helped John to walk. She asked him to stay, but he wanted to get out as soon as possible.
"Are you ready?" Taehyung asked Jungkook.
Jungkook looked at him. In a moment, he decided to go with Taehyung, but then he looked at his father, who was looking down, and his mother too. He walked over to them and sat beside them.
"Mom," he called. "Promise, I'll never do anything wrong. I love him more than he loves me. Believe me."
"Don't go," Yoona said to him.
"Let me kill that witch," Yoongi said, but Taehyung stopped him.
"Jain," Tae called her and walked out.
"Go with him, Kooki," Jeon said. "You will be happy with him. Go."
"Come on, oldies, don't worry," Taehyung said. "His parents are waiting in Seoul for Jungkook. After meeting them, we will send him back, and we'll come once again to take Jungkook permanently from this hell—I mean, house." He turned to them. "Hey, chipmunk, bring me a cup of tea."
Jungkook looked at him and walked to the kitchen.
"Tea..." Jungkook came back with it, and Yoongi stopped talking. "Thank you, chipmunk."
"I’m Jungkook," he said with a pout.
"I will call you chipmunk," Yoongi shrugged.
"Kitty cat..." Jungkook muttered under his breath.
Jain and Taehyung came inside. Jain looked really happy. "Let's go," Taehyung said, looking at Jungkook and Yoongi.
"Okay." Yoongi stood up. "Bye, Kooki. Be a good boy and impress everyone, okay?" Jain kissed Jungkook's cheeks, but his eyes were teary. "Oh God, this idiot..." Jain hugged his brother and walked outside of the house with him. Taehyung looked at the old couple.
"He will be safe with me," he said with attitude, then took Jungkook's bag and walked outside.
Yoongi looked at Jeon and Yoona and sat beside them.
"Remember Kim Namjoon?" Yoongi asked, looking at Yoona and Jeon. Jeon tried to remember the name, but Yoona didn't lift her head; she was shocked. "Taehyung is his brother. Don't worry, he doesn't know anything, and I'm not going to tell him anyway. But I will be after you, Mrs. Jeon. And you're a good actor. How beautifully you're cheating your children and husband... Not anymore, witch..." He smirked and walked outside.
