"Opposite Attracts" ||Kim Taehyung FF||

chapter 23

Iris: Come on Taehyung, why are you always so mad at him. Calm down!!!

Taehyung huffed, clearly still frustrated by the encounter with Mingue. He didn't respond at first but then spoke through clenched teeth.

Taehyung: He just pisses me off. With his constant jokes and insolent behavior. He thinks he can say whatever he wants without consequences.

Iris squeezed his arm gently, trying to soothe his irritation.

Iris: I know he can be annoying, but you have to let it go. It's just how he is. He's not worth getting so worked up over.
Taehyung:................
Iris: are you understanding?
Taehyung: hmmmmm.....
Iris: Taehyung.......
Taehyung: Btw why you holding my arm, you thought I'll punch him or something.

Iris blushed slightly, realizing that she was still holding Taehyung's arm. She quickly let go, feeling slightly embarrassed.

Iris: I... I guess I just didn't want you to do something you'd regret. Mingue has a way of provoking people, and I was worried you'd lose your temper.

Taehyung chuckled at her reaction, his irritation fading slightly as he teased her.

Taehyung: You were worried about me, huh? That's cute. Didn't realize you cared that much.
Iris: Oh, shut up. It's not about that. I just didn't want either of you getting hurt or into trouble over a stupid argument.
Taehyung: Mhm, sure. Tell yourself that if it makes you feel better. But deep down, you were worried about me. Admit it.

Iris rolled her eyes, feeling heat creep up her neck. She couldn't deny that there was a bit of truth to his assertion, but she wasn't going to let him have the satisfaction of admitting it out loud.

Iris: Pfft, as if. Don't flatter yourself, Tae.

Taehyung chuckled, clearly amused by her denial. He took a step closer to her, his eyes locked on hers.

Taehyung: Oh, come on. You know you can't resist me. You were worried I'd get hurt, and you didn't want anything happening to this handsome face of mine.

Iris tried to keep her cool, but his nearness and his cocky smile were having an annoyingly seductive effect on her. She bit back a retort, not wanting to give him the pleasure of knowing he was getting to her.

Iris: You really are insufferable, you know that?
Taehyung: You can protest all you want, princess, but I can see right through you. You care about me more than you want to admit.
Iris: You're delusional if you think that. I just don't want your stupidity to get you into trouble or hurt, that's all.

Taehyung chuckled, clearly enjoying her stubbornness. He reached out, his fingers gently tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear.

Taehyung: Sure, sure. That's what you keep telling yourself. But deep down, you care. You can't help it. I'm just too charming and irresistible.
Iris: Alright, stop it now and let's go!

Taehyung's smile widened at her insistence, amused by her flustered state. But he reluctantly stepped back, giving her some space.

Taehyung: Alright, alright. I'll stop tormenting you for now. But mark my words, princess, you can't resist me forever.

Iris quickly regained her composure, grateful for the distance between them. She pretended to be annoyed by his arrogance but secretly a part of her couldn't deny the truth in his words. She brushed off his comment with a scoff.

Iris: Yeah, yeah. Keep dreaming, Tae!

Taehyung chuckled, still smugly convinced of his own irresistibility. But he didn't push further, sensing that she had reached her limit for now. He gestured toward the exit, his tone becoming more serious.