strict brother of teayung

ch 8

When Taehyung arrived home, he noticed the house was unusually quiet. It seemed that everyone was out, likely busy with their daily routines or work. Deciding to wait for them, Taehyung headed to his room and decided to take a nap.

He woke up in the early evening, still alone. With a growing sense of unease, he tried calling Noha, but she didn’t answer. He tried Jungkook next, but his call went unanswered as well. Taehyung felt a pang of loneliness and frustration but tried to remain patient, deciding to wait for them so they could have dinner together.

As the evening wore on, the sound of the front door opening signaled the arrival of Jungkook, Noha, and their son, Jugguk. Taehyung came out of his room, hoping to finally share some time with them. He greeted them with a forced smile.

"Hey, you’re back," Taehyung said, trying to sound cheerful. "I was wondering where everyone was."

Jungkook and Noha looked at each other, then Noha spoke up. "We took Jugguk to the amusement park. He was crying to go, so we thought we’d take him there."

Taehyung felt a sharp sting of hurt but masked it behind a polite nod. "I see. That sounds like a lot of fun."

Jungkook, noticing Taehyung's subdued mood, added, "Sorry we didn't let you know. We thought you might be busy or already had plans."

Taehyung waved it off, trying to hide his disappointment. "No worries. I was just waiting for you all so we could have dinner together."

Noha looked around, her brow furrowed. "Oh, did you eat already?"

Taehyung hesitated for a moment but then nodded. "Yes, I had dinner earlier."

They seemed to accept his answer, thinking the maid might have prepared something for him. Jungkook and Noha, along with Jugguk, headed to their respective rooms to freshen up and unwind from their day.

Once they were gone, Taehyung stood alone in the quiet house, feeling the weight of his emotions. He had tried to be understanding and supportive, but it hurt to be left out and overlooked. Despite his feelings, he decided to focus on the positive aspects of his life and wait for another opportunity to share time with his family.

In the solitude of his room, Taehyung sat on the edge of his bed, his mind replaying the harsh words of his bully. The encounter earlier had left a deep mark, and now, away from the noise and distractions, the bully’s taunts echoed louder in his thoughts.

“You’re still just an orphan… one day, your hyung will leave you too…”

Taehyung’s heart ached as he remembered the bully’s sneering voice. He tried to push the thoughts away, reminding himself of the love and support he had from Jungkook and Noha. Yet, the fear of abandonment lingered, fueled by the bully’s cruel predictions.

He thought about his relationships with Jungkook and Noha, the family he had found and cherished. They had been his pillars of strength, offering him a sense of belonging he had longed for. But the bully’s words made him question how secure those bonds really were. What if, one day, they did leave him, just as the bully had suggested?

Taehyung shook his head, trying to clear the dark thoughts. He knew Jungkook and Noha cared deeply for him. They had shown it in countless ways, even if their busy lives sometimes meant they were away or caught up in their own activities. But in moments of loneliness and hurt, the doubts crept in, threatening to overshadow the trust he had in them.

He took a deep breath, trying to focus on the positive aspects of his life. Jungkook had always been there for him, and Noha had welcomed him warmly into their family. The bully’s words were cruel and aimed to hurt him, but Taehyung knew he had to hold onto the truth of his own experiences and the genuine connections he had made.

Standing up, Taehyung walked over to the window and looked out at the evening sky. He resolved to focus on the love and support he had rather than the fear of what might happen. The bully’s words might have shaken him, but they wouldn’t define his reality. He would wait for Jungkook and Noha to return, ready to be supportive and understanding, just as they had been for him.

With renewed determination, Taehyung prepared himself to face the next day with a stronger spirit, determined not to let fear or doubt overshadow the relationships that mattered most to him.

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