FORGED IN FIRE

Chapter 10

As they approached the guy, Y/n introduced him to Taehyung, saying, "He's Park Ye Joon, a journalist. He's the one who helped me spread my father's Pictures all over the media, I even offered him money, but he declined. He's truly kind-hearted"

With a warm smile, she turned to Ye Joon, saying, "And he's Kim Taehyung, my-" Her words trailed off as she hesitated, unsure how to complete the sentence.

Before she could continue, Taehyung smoothly interjected, "Fiance," his tone teasing yet confident, Caught off guard, Y/n's eyes widened momentarily, but she quickly composed herself with an awkward smile.

Taehyung extended his hand for a handshake, his demeanor exuding charm, Ye Joon, already nervous, tentatively returned the gesture, his hands trembling slightly. Taehyung flashed him a cocky smile, adding to the journalist's unease.

The tension between them was little weird, Prompting Y/n to break the silence. "Shall we sit first?" she suggested, trying to ease the atmosphere.

Ye Joon, trying to keep his gaze lower, replied hesitantly, "No, no, it's okay. Actually, I'm in a hurry. Could you just tell me why you wanted to meet me?" His fingers fidgeted nervously as he spoke.

Y/n nodded in understanding before getting to the Point, "Okay, no Problem, Actually, I want one more favor. Remember I told you about the video I filmed that night? I want you to spread it on the media too. I want the Public to suspect him for my mother's death."

Ye Joon agreed, saying, "Okay, you can send me the video, I'll get it done as soon as Possible." Then, glancing at Taehyung once, he said to Y/n, "I should leave now." He hurriedly Picked up his coat and was about to step forward to leave when Y/n stopped him.

"Remember you asked me to watch a movie with you and treat you to a good restaurant in return for your help?" she began. But before she could finish, Ye Joon almost yelled in response, "NOI" Y/n was surprised by his sudden outburst, and Taehyung narrowed his eyes at him, intensifying Ye Joon's nervousness.

FLASHBACK

Y/n handed Ye Joon all the Pictures and explained everything to him in detail. After their discussion, he agreed to help her without expecting anything in return, "You can tell me how much you want in return for helping me. I'm not wealthy, but I'll do what I can," Y/n offered earnestly.

Ye Joon chuckled warmly, "No, no, I'm not helping you for money. Don't worry about that."

"Then how can I repay you?" Y/n inquired.

Ye Joon replied with a brief smile, "Let's go on a movie date-" Confusion flickered across Y/n's face momentarily.

Sensing her confusion, Ye Joon quickly clarified, "I mean, you can treat me to a nice meal and maybe catch a movie together?"

Y/n smiled, suppressing the awkwardness, and hesitantly agreed, "Okay, I can do that, at least."

Before Y/n and Ye Joon arrived at the cafe, Taehyung had strategically Positioned himself inside, ensuring he was out of sight when they entered.

He listened attentively to their conversation, hidden from their view. As soon as he heard ye joon asking her for a date, he clicked his tongue in frustration and ran his hand through his hair, Pushing it back in a display of agitation.

With a scoff, he muttered to himself, "He's got some balls to flirt with my woman."

After Y/n excused herself and left, Taehyung took the opportunity ortunity to approach Ye Joon, who was still seated and enjoying his coffee. Taehyung flashed a wide smile as he sat across from him.

Ye Joon Paused, slightly taken aback, and Placed his coffee on the table, asking, "Who are you?"

Taehyung, trying to appear innocent, Placed both hands on his cheeks and Pouted, saying, "I'm a big fan of yours. I've read every article of of yours."

Ye Joon smiled awkwardly, feeling a sense of Pride, and replied with a slight bow, "Thank you."

Taehyung then adopted a somber expression, clasPing his hands together, and said, "Please, I want to talk to you in Private. I have something important to tell you."

Ye Joon nodded, agreeing, "Yeah, sure, go ahead."

Taehyung continued, "Not here, let's go outside..."

Ye Joon agreed, and they both stepped out. Taehyung subtly guided him towards a secluded corner and swiftly landed a hard Punch on his face.

He was startled by the sudden shift in Taehyung's demeanor. In the cafe, Taehyung appeared innocent, but now his Presence sent shivers down Ye Joon's spine.

He struggled to grasp what had just occurred in a matter of moments. Taehyung Pinned him to the wall, his grip on Ye Joon's neck tightening while a gun Pointed menacingly at his head.

Through gritted teeth, Taehyung issued his warning, "There girl you were flirting with belongs to me. Maintain distance from her or I'll insert all bullets from this gun in your small brain or I'll feed you alive to animals after beating the shit out of you. You'll disappear from this world like your ancestors within a day. You better forget the word 'date' from now onwards."

Ye joon was trembling in fear as he begged him "Please... leave me... I'll... I'll never lay my eyes on her again"

Taehyung said tightening his grip "Help her as much you can, ask for nothing in return, And I've already checked your background and I know what kind of Person you're so you better not Pretend like a kind Person. I know very well how switch your Personality when it comes to money. If anything gets in your way while you help her approach me, never ever bother her. Understand?"

Ye joon nodded swiftly. With a sharp jerk, Taehyung released him, then turned to leave.

However, he stopped in his track and faced Ye Joon again. Ye Joon instinctively stepped back trembling in fear.

Taehyung advanced, Pushing him to the ground and mocked him, "LEt's Go oN a mooVIE DAte... Date my foot. Keep your eyes on the ground when you speak to her. GOT IT!?"

Ye Joon nodded vigorously, blurting out, "Yes, sir."

Taehyung turned away and departed, leaving Ye Joon scrambling to his feet and fleeing as fast as he could.

END OF FLASHBACK

After blurting out loudly "NO!" he apologized and lowered his tone, attempting to make an excuse.

"Actually, there's a girl I'm seeing. She won't like it if she finds out I'm hanging out with another girl. It's okay, I don't need anything in return."

Y/n nodded understandingly, and Taehyung suppressed his urge to laugh.

Y/n thought for a moment and then said, "Then you can bring her with you too-"

Ye Joon interrupted swiftly, "No, it's okay. I don't want anything from you. Now I've to leave, Please let me go."

Y/n replied, "Oh, I'm sorry. It's okay; you can go now."

Ye Joon hastily escaped from there as fast as he could.

"He's acting weird, but no Problem. It's a good thing that now I don't have to deal with him," Y/n said as she turned to face Taehyung, who flashed her a wide smile, making her roll her eyes.

He linked his arm with hers and suggested, "Should we go shopping now?"

Y/n unlinked her arm from his and said, "Yeah, let's go."

Then she stopped and looked at him. He asked, "What?"

Y/n inquired glaring at him, "It was reasonable when you introduced me as your fiancee to your namjoon hyung. Why are you doing the same with others?"