BETWEENUS//taekook//vkook // Yoonmin

PART 26

Taehyung walked into their cozy home, the familiar surroundings offering little comfort. He made his way to their bedroom, collapsing onto their plush bed.

His mind still reeled from the hospital news.

"Three weeks along."

The phrase echoed, stirring a mix of emotions. Excitement wrestled with fear, and uncertainty lingered. Taehyung's thoughts drifted to Jungkook.

Would he be overjoyed, or would the surprise be too much to handle? Their future, once a distant dream, now seemed tangible yet daunting.

In the silence of their home, Taehyung felt Jungkook's absence deeply. He longed for his warmth and reassurance.

Time ticked by, and the stillness enveloped him, leaving only his racing thoughts.

SUDDENLY.

Taehyung's phone buzzed, and he hesitated before opening the message from Jimin.

A photo loaded: Jungkook and Jimin laughing together, shopping bags around them.

Taehyung's eyes narrowed. "Jimin, you're a witch

A message followed: "We're having so much fun! kookie forgot all about you"

Taehyung replied, "Forcing love, it's not working, sweetheart. Get a life and stay away from a married man. You will steal others' men, but my man, he's only mine. I will fight until the end. If you can't find your own man, go and see a priest loser."

"You think you own him?" Jimin shot back. "kookie deserves better than your possessiveness. You're suffocating him!"

Taehyung's anger flared.
"You're jealous of what we have. Jungkook loves me, not you Jimin. Accept it."

Jimin retaliated with a venomous message.
"We'll see about that."

The conversation ended abruptly.

Taehyung's heart still raced, his mind reeling. Jimin's threats weren't empty.
He knew Jimin would stop at nothing. But Taehyung was ready. He wouldn't let Jimin destroy their love.

TIME SKIPPED.

Jungkook walked into their home, carrying a bag of ice cream. He called out, "Tae, I'm back!"

Taehyung sat on their bed, still seething from his exchange with Jimin.

When Jungkook entered the room, Taehyung forced a bright smile.

"Hey, love! You're back!"

Jungkook's eyes sparkled. "Got your favorite ice cream!"

He handed Taehyung a cone.

Taehyung took a bite, pretending everything was fine.

Jungkook noticed nothing amiss.

But as they sat together, Taehyung's thoughts drifted back to Jimin's messages.

His anger simmered beneath the surface.

How could he tell Jungkook about Jimin's schemes? Would Jungkook believe him?

Taehyung's fake smile hid his turmoil.
For now, he just enjoyed the ice cream and Jungkook's company.

As Taehyung finished his ice cream, he suddenly buried his face in Jungkook's shoulder, tears streaming down. Jungkook, taken aback, wrapped his arms around Taehyung.

"Hey, what's wrong?" he asked, alarm lacing his voice. Taehyung's whispered plea sent shivers down Jungkook's spine.

"Baby, let's go far away from here, just the two of us. Please don't say no... I don't want to be here anymore." Jungkook's grip tightened.