Chapter 14

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Taehyung stuck to his words; he neither went to see Jungkook afterward nor made any attempt to apologize for the chaos that had unfolded. The tension from their previous interactions still hung in the air like an uninvited guest, refusing to leave even after the dust had settled.

After school, he went straight home, refusing to indulge in any distractions. With determined focus, he completed his assignments and prepared for his upcoming examinations, immersing himself in the world of textbooks and notes, pushing the thoughts of Jungkook to the farthest corners of his mind.

After he finished his studies, Taehyung headed to the gym, determined to release the tension that had been building inside him. The moment he entered the gym, he was engulfed by the familiar scent of rubber mats and chalk, the air filled with the rhythmic thuds of fists meeting punching bags.

 The moment he entered the gym, he was engulfed by the familiar scent of rubber mats and chalk, the air filled with the rhythmic thuds of fists meeting punching bags

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The warm-up was just the beginning, a prelude to the main event. Taehyung wrapped his hands meticulously, ensuring each layer of tape was snug and secure. As he stepped onto the mat, he could feel the adrenaline coursing through his veins, a steady drumbeat that matched the pounding of his heart.

He faced the boxing bag, imagining it as the embodiment of all his frustrations, doubts, and unresolved feelings. With each swing, he delivered powerful punches, each one echoing with a mix of anger and determination. His fists met the bag with a ferocity that seemed to surprise even him.

Every punch mirrored the internal struggle he felt; the conflict between pride and yearning that had been simmering beneath the surface. His mind raced back to his last encounter with Jungkook, replaying every word, every glance, every unspoken sentiment that hung in the air between them. Taehyung couldn't shake the feeling that he had let something important slip through his fingers, yet his pride held him back from reaching out.

The workout stretched on, minutes turning into hours as Taehyung poured everything he had into his training. He could feel the fatigue creeping in, his muscles burning with exertion, but he welcomed the pain. It was a reminder that he was alive, that he was fighting for something, even if he wasn't entirely sure what that something was.

Finally, when he returned home, Taehyung took a long shower, letting the water wash away the day's exhaustion and the remnants of his conflicted emotions. He hoped to relax and unwind as he lay down on his bed, but as the clock struck 10PM, his resolve, once as firm as steel, began to waver ever so slightly.

He tossed and turned, trying to fight the urge to see Jungkook. The pull was undeniable, a silent whisper that beckoned him toward the familiar streetlight where they had often shared their unspoken exchanges. Taehyung groaned, frustrated with himself, as he sat up on the edge of his bed, battling the inner turmoil that threatened to breach his defenses.

After fifteen minutes of mental warfare, he found himself standing beneath the same streetlight, its warm glow illuminating the night. The familiar surroundings were both a comfort and a reminder of the unspoken bond he shared with Jungkook.

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