Fated hearts ( taekook ff )

chapter 17

The hallway is alive with the lunchtime rush. Students are chattering, lockers are opening and closing, and a general hum of activity fills the space

Taehyung: "I'm really sorry, Jimin. Yesterday, I was so stressed out, and I ended up taking all my frustration out on you."

Jimin: "It's okay, Taehyung. But it seemed like you were also mad at Yoongi."

Taehyung: "No, it's not like that at all. I was just... overwhelmed."

Suddenly, the loud sound of girls screaming and squealing fills the air. Both Taehyung and Jimin exchange curious glances.

Jimin: "What's all this commotion about?"

The two friends push through the crowd of students gathered around a table. As they get closer, they see a group of girls surrounding Jungkook, who is sitting at the center of attention without his usual mask.

Taehyung: (stunned) "Jungkook?"

Jimin: (eyes widening) "Oh, it's Jungkook! He's here without his mask for the first time!"

The girls are gushing over Jungkook, taking selfies and trying to get his attention. Taehyung's expression shifts from shock to a hint of jealousy, while Jimin looks equally amazed by Jungkook's unexpected appearance.

Taehyung: (under his breath) "I didn't realize he'd get this much attention."

Jimin: he is handsome afterall

Girl 1: (enthusiastically) "What's your name?"

Jungkook: "I'm Jungkook."

Girl 2: (eyes widening) "Wait, as in Jeon Jungkook, my classmate? Oh my god, you look even better without the mask!"

Jungkook: (nodding) "Yes, I'm Jeon Jungkook."

Girl 1: (leaning over, batting her eyelashes) "So, Jungkook, what's your ideal date? We'd love to know!"

Girl 2: (giggling, leaning closer) "And what kind of girl are you into? You know, someone like us?"

Girl 3: (playfully, with a hint of flirtation) "What's your favorite thing to do on a weekend? Maybe we could join you sometime."

Jungkook's expression remains cool and detached as he responds, his tone icy and uninterested.

Jungkook: (flatly) "I don't really have an 'ideal' date. I guess something low-key would work."

Girl 3: (still trying, with a hint of seduction) "Is there anything that you find really attractive in someone?"

Jungkook: (irritated) "I can tell you what I don't like—people who annoy others with endless questions when they're clearly not giving a fuck. So, if you could fuck off, that'd be great."

Taehyung:(annoyed)"you seem pretty comfortable with all this attention."

Jungkook rolls his eyes and stroms from there

Girl 1: (whispering, still excited) "Wow, that was intense. So hot."

Girl 2: (with a shiver) "I got chills. Bye-bye, Mr. Cold. We'll see you again, for sure."

Jimin: (raising an eyebrow) "You alright? You seem a bit... off."

taehyung: (forcing a laugh) "I'm fine. Just not used to being invisible."

jungkook runns toward washroom,The door swings open abruptly, and Jungkook stumbles in, his face flushed and his breathing rapid.

Jungkook: (breathing heavily, his voice trembling) "I can't... I can't breathe. Too much... its too much

He makes his way to the sink, gripping the edge with white-knuckled hands. He stares at his reflection in the mirror, trying to steady himself but only feeling more trapped.

He splashes cold water on his face, but it does little to calm him. His hands are shaking, and he struggles to catch his breath. He sinks to the floor, sitting against the wall next to the sink, feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable.As Jungkook tries to regain control, calls his hyung.

yoongi:hel....

Jungkook: (voice trembling)h...hyung,h..hyung i am having it again I can't... I can't breathe. I feel like I'm suffocating."

Yoongi: dont worry jungkook,Hang in there. I'm coming as fast as I can. Just keep breathing slowly and stay calm. You're going to be okay,where are you?

Jungkook: (struggling)wa..wa.. 

yoongi:are you at washroom?

jungkook:yeah