[Jungkook x Taehyung] Bloodlines and Ties

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Taehyung asked Jungkook on their way to Taehyung's car, "Don't you have your family worrying for you?". Jungkook avoided the question and steered the topic since he didn't have a family. That's the reason for his to first start robbing that is the reason why he is famous for his crimes and rich too.

As Taehyung's girlfriend waved at him from a distance, a bright smile on her face, Jungkook felt a sharp pang of jealousy. Even though he was still wearing his black mask, Taehyung could sense the shift in his demeanor. Jungkook's eyes narrowed slightly, and his casual posture became more tense, though he tried to hide it.

Taehyung waved back at his girlfriend, but he noticed Jungkook's reaction and couldn't help but smirk a little. The idea that Jungkook, who always seemed so confident and untouchable, could be jealous, amused him.

"She really likes you, huh?" Jungkook muttered, trying to sound indifferent but failing to mask the bitterness in his tone.

Taehyung responded with a simple "Hmm," his tone noncommittal as he continued walking towards his car. He wasn't sure how to address the jealousy he sensed from Jungkook. It was new territory for him, and he didn't want to make things awkward.

Jungkook, on the other hand, was quietly fuming, though he tried to keep his cool. The way Taehyung acknowledged his girlfriend's affection, even with just a sound, made something twist inside him. He clenched his fists slightly, then relaxed them, not wanting to show too much of what he was feeling.

As they reached the car, Jungkook glanced at Taehyung and said, "You two seem close." There was a slight edge to his voice, even though he tried to sound casual.

Taehyung turned to Jungkook, noticing the tension. "We are," he said softly, not wanting to provoke him further. "But that doesn't change anything between us."

Jungkook fell silent, his thoughts tangled as he tried to push away the growing unease he felt about Taehyung and his girlfriend. He leaned back in the passenger seat, staring out the window, lost in his own world. The usually lively and teasing energy he had was absent, replaced by a quiet contemplation that Taehyung couldn't ignore.

Noticing the change, Taehyung felt a pang of sadness for Jungkook. He knew there was something deeper behind Jungkook's silence, something that went beyond simple jealousy. He felt a tug of guilt for not knowing how to bridge the gap between them in that moment.

"Jungkook..." Taehyung began softly, his voice gentle. "You know... if there's anything you want to talk about, I'm here."

Jungkook didn't respond immediately. His gaze remained fixed outside, but Taehyung could see the subtle clench of his jaw, the way his fingers tightened slightly around his knee. It was clear that something was bothering him deeply, but he wasn't ready to share it just yet.

After a long moment, Jungkook finally turned to Taehyung, his expression unreadable behind the mask. "I'm fine, Tae. Really." But the words felt hollow, and both of them knew it.

Taehyung gave a small nod, not wanting to push further. He started the car and drove in silence, the atmosphere between them heavy with unspoken emotions. Despite the tension, Taehyung couldn't help but feel a deep concern for Jungkook, wishing he could do more to ease whatever pain was hidden behind those dark eyes.

Taehyung broke the silence with a question that carried a hint of hopefulness. "So... are you coming to my house with me today too, right?"

Jungkook, still gazing out the window, seemed to contemplate the question for a moment. He then turned his head slowly to face Taehyung, his expression softening just a bit. "Do you want me to?" he asked, his voice low, almost hesitant.