NEVER LET GO |TAEKOOK| [Discontinued]

40 - Hope

Jackson and Suga sit alone in Jackson's study room, the dim lighting casting shadows across the walls as they discuss the aftermath of the night's events. Suga leans back in his chair, crossing his arms, while Jackson rests his elbows on the desk, rubbing his temples in frustration.

Jackson: "We made everything official because we wanted to destroy them from the root. But now that those idiots acted way too fast, I’m sure they’re planning something big. And Jimin—" he pauses, shaking his head in disbelief, "that idiot didn’t even tell me."

Suga: laughing softly "Don’t you think it was for the best? If Taeil had actually shown up, our whole plan could have flopped. Now, with the accident, the official investigation has already started. They’re too busy cleaning up their mess to notice what we’re doing."

Jackson sighs deeply, knowing Suga is right but still feeling uneasy. The weight of the situation presses on his chest, and he can’t help but think they’re walking on thin ice.

Jackson: "Yeah, but we can’t get comfortable. I just know something else is coming."

Before Suga can respond, the door swings open, and J-Hope saunters in with his usual carefree attitude. His hands in his pockets, he smirks at the two serious faces in the room.

J-Hope: "Heyyy, why do you guys look so disturbed? Shouldn’t you be thanking me for making your job easier? C’mon, I saved you from a potential disaster!"

Jackson stares at him, half-amused, half-annoyed.

Jackson: "Honestly, where did you get that attitude from? You and your noona."

J-Hope grins, leaning against the doorframe, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

J-Hope: "Our mom, obviously." He winks before straightening up.

"Anyway, stop stressing so much. We've got this under control. But next time, maybe don’t forget to thank me properly."

Suga chuckles, shaking his head at J-Hope's confidence. Jackson, still wary, watches as J-Hope saunters out of the room.

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That evening, as Suga prepared to leave after a casual meet-up with Jackson, the atmosphere light from their shared laughter and banter. As he reached the door, he passed Jungkook, who stood leaning against the doorframe, looking at his phone.

Jungkook: "Already leaving?"

Suga (sighing): "Come by home today, huh? Dad would be happy to see you." His tone is casual, but there's a hint of sincerity in his voice.

Jungkook's face darkens as he rolls his eyes. "After everything Dad did, how can you not feel anything toward him?"

Suga stops, turning back to his younger brother with a small, knowing smile.

Suga: "Yes, he was strict and stubborn while raising us. But Jungkook, we can’t push him away forever." His voice softens, as if trying to get through the thick wall Jungkook has built over the years.

Jungkook stays silent for a moment, the words sinking in.

Suga: "So, are you coming or not?" He gives Jungkook a pointed look.

Jungkook: "No, I’ll come... for you." His voice trails off, and Suga’s smile widens slightly at his brother’s reluctant agreement.

Before Jungkook can react further, Suga’s phone vibrates in his pocket, breaking the moment. He glances down and opens the message, his expression quickly shifting to one of shock. His fingers tighten around the phone.

Jungkook: "What is it? Why do you look shocked?"

Suga quickly composes himself, slipping his phone back into his pocket.