Teenager || 𝐊𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐕

Chapter - 9

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"Bye, Uncle," Soo Hee called out as she left the school building. Taehyung sighed, watching her go before he turned to leave as well. He walked toward the road, intending to catch a taxi to his office. But as he reached the sidewalk, he felt the unsettling sensation of being followed. He stopped and turned around to find Jeon Jungkook standing a little ways behind him, watching him closely. It was clear now: Jungkook had been following him since the school.

"Why are you following me?" Taehyung asked, confusion lacing his tone.

Jungkook didn’t immediately respond. Instead, he took a few tentative steps forward, his gaze fixed on the ground, avoiding Taehyung's eyes.

"I... I want to talk to you... about something," Jungkook said, his voice quiet and unsure.

Taehyung instinctively took a step back as Jungkook got closer, the younger’s words putting him on edge. "I’m not free. I have to go to the office... I’m getting late," Taehyung replied, trying to brush him off as he started to walk away.

But Jungkook ran after him, calling out in a desperate voice. "I won’t take up much of your time."

Taehyung ignored him, continuing to walk faster, but Jungkook wasn’t giving up.

"Please, Uncle," Jungkook said, his voice cracking slightly. "Listen to me. I want to accept my child!"

Taehyung froze in place, the words hitting him like a punch. He slowly turned around, his face a mixture of confusion and shock. Jungkook had caught up to him, standing right in front of him now, his eyes wide with uncertainty but determination.

"W-what did you say?" Taehyung stammered, struggling to process the situation.

Jungkook, nervous but resolute, lowered his gaze and pointed to Taehyung's stomach. His voice was barely above a whisper as he said, "This... This is mine. I’m the father. Please, give me a chance to accept my child."

Taehyung stepped back, his heart racing. He couldn’t believe his ears. How could this be happening? Jungkook—so young—was claiming responsibility for something Taehyung wasn’t sure he was ready for.

For a moment, the world around him seemed to freeze. He looked at Jungkook in disbelief, his mind a blur of conflicting thoughts.

Taehyung took a step back, his mind reeling from what Jungkook had just said. He couldn’t believe his ears. How could this be? The younger boy—just a child himself—was claiming to be the father. It didn’t make sense.

He glanced around, noticing the curious stares of passersby. Flustered and anxious, Taehyung quickly looked away and grabbed Jungkook’s wrist, pulling him away from the crowd. Jungkook didn’t resist, though he still seemed intent on speaking.

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Once inside the house, Taehyung locked the door behind them and turned to face Jungkook, who stood awkwardly in the center of the room.

"Jungkook, listen... whatever you said isn’t right," Taehyung said, trying to reason with the younger man.

Jungkook’s eyes were filled with confusion, and he shook his head, still firm in his belief. "But why? The child inside you is mine. I’m the father," he repeated quietly, his voice full of conviction.

Taehyung sighed, struggling to find the right words. "You’re too young to understand what you’re saying, Jungkook."

"But what I’m saying is true," Jungkook insisted, his tone soft but determined.

"I know..." Taehyung's voice faltered. "But you can’t accept this child."

Jungkook looked up at him, his face a mix of frustration and confusion. "But it’s mine. Why wouldn’t I accept it?"