the girl is 'mine' [ taekook ff ]

the fight for love

The final bell rang, its echo lingering amidst the bustling hallways of Yonsei University. 

YN slung her backpack over one shoulder, glancing around for her best friend, Hobi, but her heart sank when she remembered Hobi had extra classes today. 

With a light sigh and a resigned smile, she walked toward the exit alone.

As she rounded the corner, a familiar voice called out to her. "YN!"

Surprised, she turned to see Taehyung approaching. 

He had always been cool and slightly arrogant, a reputation he wore like a shield. Although she and Taehyung had shared a few classes, he had hardly spoken to her until now. 

The weight of curiosity began to settle in her stomach.

"Hey," she replied cautiously, tilting her head slightly in question.

"I wanted to ask you about the group project assigned by Mr. Han," Taehyung said, his voice steady but lacking warmth.

Her mind raced as she recalled the project. 

"Oh! I'm actually planning to ask Jungkook about it. He seems to have a good grasp on the topic," she said, crossing her arms, oblivious to the storm brewing in Taehyung's heart.

The moment the name "Jungkook" fell from her lips, it felt as if a heavy weight hit Taehyung right in the chest. 

Jealousy surged through him like fire igniting kindling. 

Jungkook had always been a rival in more ways than one, and now the thought of YN working closely with him ignited a possessiveness within Taehyung that he had never felt before.

With a curt nod, Taehyung turned and walked away, his heart pounding with an unspoken frustration.

The conversation had been short and cold, just as he expected it would be. Yet, deep down, a new emotion stirred in him, one he couldn't ignore, no matter how much he tried to push it away.

As he left the campus, his thoughts lingered on YN and the dreaded mention of Jungkook. That name alone twisted his insides. 

The two had always been at odds, their competitive spirits clashing in a myriad of ways, but now it felt like more than just rivalry — it felt personal.

On his way home, luck was not on his side. He spotted Jungkook waiting on his motorcycle, a sinister smirk plastered across his face as their gazes locked. 

The atmosphere between them crackled with tension, eyes narrowing as unspoken words filled the air. 

Taehyung's grip on the steering wheel tightened, and after an agonizing moment of shared animosity, he sped away, refusing to let the image of Jungkook overshadow his thoughts of YN.

Meanwhile, YN had exited the building, lost in her thoughts about the project.

 She was still contemplating how to tackle the assignment when she spotted Jungkook on his motorcycle, a familiar sight that often signaled mischief. 

Playfully, she smacked the back of his head, expecting him to react in his traditional, exaggerated fashion.

"Hey! Who dares to hit me?" Jungkook turned, his anger melting to amusement the moment he saw YN's petite figure standing before him. 

An eyebrow raised, he grinned mischievously. "Look who's brave today!"

"Just had to remind you who you're dealing with," YN replied cheekily, putting her hands on her hips.

Jungkook chuckled, the spark in his eyes illuminating the evening. "You think a little smack is enough to intimidate me? You better step up your game."

She laughed, ready to engage in their usual banter, but her thoughts danced back to Taehyung, reminding her of the project.

 "I was just about to ask you for your input on that project Mr. Han assigned us. We need to figure it out before everyone else, or we might as well give up now."

The suggestion hung between them, but Jungkook's eyes glimmered with mischief. "I guess I'll have to help you... if you're nice to me."

Just then, YN felt a familiar tug in her heart. 

She wanted to help Jungkook, but a part of her wished it were Taehyung walking with her, too.

 The echoes of jealousy and rivalry loomed in the back of her mind but were muted by the excitement of the moment.

Little did she know, Taehyung sat silently in his car, watching them from a distance. His jaw clenched as he witnessed Jungkook's effortless charm with her. 

Anger bubbled within him as he contemplated the lengths he was willing to go to make YN see him the way he saw her.

As YN and Jungkook bantered playfully, Taehyung couldn't help but wonder: How far would jealousy push him to fight for the girl he had only realized he loved just moments before? 

Their hearts, intertwined in rivalry and attraction, set the stage for a love story fraught with tension, unexpected alliances, and the pursuit of truth. 

The game had only just begun.

tbc