Chapter 16: Frustrated Heart and Mixed Signal

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ittle brother of Kim Seokjin23 years oldTop

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Min Jungkook Adopted Younger Brother of Min YoongiOriginal name Jeon JungkookAlso the young cousin of Kim Namjoon22 years oldBottom

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Min Jungkook
Adopted Younger Brother of Min Yoongi
Original name Jeon Jungkook
Also the young cousin of Kim Namjoon
22 years old
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Third Person POV

Weeks had passed since Taehyung and Jungkook resumed their carefully constructed “rivalry,” and the entire campus had come to believe that they were locked in a fierce, unbreakable feud. For Taehyung, the thrill of their little act was exhilarating, a way to keep their interactions both fun and just close enough to satisfy his need to be near Jungkook. But Jungkook? He was starting to feel the strain. Taehyung's dramatic taunts and confrontations meant to add flare to their fake rivalry were starting to get under his skin.

One day, as Taehyung wandered the corridors, he scanned the crowd, looking for Jungkook. They had an event that evening, and he wanted to plan the next “rivalry act” to keep everyone entertained. However, he came to an abrupt stop when he spotted Jungkook leaning casually against a wall, talking to a girl with his arms wrapped around her waist and her hands resting on his chest.

A scowl flashed across Taehyung’s face as he watched the scene. Jungkook, sensing someone’s gaze, looked up and locked eyes with Taehyung. A knowing smirk tugged at Jungkook’s lips when he saw the irritation in Taehyung’s expression. Jealous? Jungkook thought, amused. He assumed Taehyung had a crush on the girl, and he couldn’t resist stirring the pot.

When Taehyung strode over, the girl immediately sensed the tension and shrank back under his steely glare. “Uh, I’ll see you later, Jungkook,” she murmured, slipping away quickly.

Jungkook looked between Taehyung and the spot where she’d been, a smirk still lingering on his face. “Who was that?” Taehyung asked, his voice sharper than he’d intended. His arms crossed as he glared at Jungkook, who seemed to be enjoying this a little too much.

“She’s just a friend,” Jungkook replied with an exaggeratedly casual tone, watching the way Taehyung’s eyes narrowed. Seeing his reaction, Jungkook couldn’t resist leaning in, a teasing glint in his eye. “What’s wrong, Tae? Worried I might steal your little crush away from you?”

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