strict brother of teayung

chapter 7

After spending some time with Jungkook and Noha, Taehyung decided it was time to head to the university. With a grin on his face, he hopped back into his new car, the one Jungkook had gifted him, and drove off.

As he pulled into the university parking lot, the sleek, black sports car caught everyone's attention. Heads turned, and conversations halted as students gaped at the sight. Taehyung couldn't help but chuckle to himself as he parked, feeling a bit like a celebrity under the stunned gazes of his peers.

The moment he stepped out of the car, a group of his friends rushed over, their eyes wide with shock and excitement.

"Taehyung! What on earth?!" one of them exclaimed, circling the car with an astonished look. "Is this really yours?"

Taehyung leaned casually against the car, enjoying their reactions. "Yep, it's mine. Got it this morning."

Another friend gaped at him. "You're kidding, right? How did you manage to get your hands on something like this?"

Taehyung shrugged with a grin. "Let's just say I've got some pretty amazing connections."

His friends continued to examine the car, still in disbelief. "This is insane, Tae! You have to let us take a ride in it!"

"Yeah, you can't just show up with this and not give us a spin!" another friend chimed in.

Taehyung laughed, holding up his hands. "Alright, alright! I'll give you all a ride later. But for now, we've got classes to get to."

His friends groaned in mock disappointment but couldn't hide their excitement. "Deal, but you better not forget!"

As they made their way towards the lecture halls, Taehyung could feel the buzz around him. Whispers and glances followed him, everyone curious about the car and the sudden change in his usual laid-back style. Taehyung felt a surge of pride and gratitude, not just for the car, but for the support and love of his family, especially Jungkook, who had made this moment possible.

As they entered the classroom, one of his friends nudged him with a grin. "So, Tae, any other surprises up your sleeve?"

Taehyung just smiled, thinking to himself that life had a way of throwing unexpected surprises, and he was ready for whatever came next

At break time:

As Taehyung walked alone down the university corridors, his thoughts were still on the excitement of the morning. His friends had gone ahead to the canteen, leaving him with a few quiet moments before their next class.

But his solitude was soon interrupted by the familiar, unwelcome presence of his bully. The figure stepped out from around a corner, blocking Taehyung's path with a sneer on his face.

"Well, well, look who it is," the bully drawled, his voice dripping with malice. "Taehyung, the charity case who thinks he's something special now just because he's driving a fancy car."

Taehyung's heart sank, but he kept his expression calm. He knew better than to show any fear. "What do you want?" he asked, his tone steady.

The bully's smirk widened as he stepped closer, his words growing harsher. "You know, no matter what you drive or how you dress, you're still just an orphan. You don't have real parents, and that's something you can never change."

The cruel words hit Taehyung like a punch to the gut, but he refused to let them see how much it hurt. He squared his shoulders, meeting the bully's gaze. "I may not have parents, but I have my hyung. He's always been there for me, and he loves me more than anything."

The bully laughed mockingly, his eyes gleaming with spite. "Your hyung? You think he's going to stick around forever? One day, he's going to leave you too. He'll move on with his own family, and you'll be left all alone, just like before."

Taehyung felt a sharp pain in his chest at the words, but he didn't let his expression falter. He had always feared losing Jungkook, the one person who had been his rock through everything. But hearing it from someone else, so cruelly, made the fear even more real.

Still, he wasn't going to let the bully see how deeply the words had cut him. "You don't know anything about my hyung," Taehyung said firmly, his voice unwavering. "He's not like that. He's family, and family doesn't abandon each other."

The bully shrugged, unfazed. "Keep telling yourself that, Taehyung. But when the day comes and you're all alone, don't say I didn't warn you."

With that, the bully turned and walked away, leaving Taehyung standing there, his heart heavy with a mixture of anger, hurt, and fear.

Taehyung took a deep breath, trying to push the harsh words out of his mind. He knew Jungkook loved him, and he trusted that bond more than anything. But the encounter left him shaken, the bully's words lingering in his thoughts as he continued down the corridor.

Despite the pain, Taehyung resolved to stay strong. He wouldn't let anyone take away the love and trust he had in his hyung. No matter what happened, he knew he wasn't alone.