LOVE TURNED INTO HATE//Taekook ]vkook/ Taekookie

PART 10

Jin's eyes widen in surprise. "Wait, is that Jungkook from the church? Jimin's boyfriend?"

Taehyung nods innocently, winking at Jimin to play along. "Yeah, Dad. They're adorable together."

Jimin catches the cue, smiling sheepishly. "Yeah, we're... uh... really happy."

Jungkook's eyes meet Taehyung's, a flicker of amusement dancing in them.

Jin's eyes sparkle with curiosity. "Jimin, don't you think you're still young to have a boyfriend?"

Jimin exchanges a nervous glance with Taehyung, playing along.

"Ah, uncle... I think we're just... really happy together," Jimin stammers.

Jin's expression turns thoughtful. "I see. Well, I want to meet Jungkook's parents soon. We should have dinner together."

Taehyung's heart skips a beat, panicked. This is getting out of hand.

Jimin hastily adds, "Uncle, maybe later? We're still getting to know each other."

Jin nods. "Alright, alright. But remember, Jimin, focus on your studies first."

As Jin and Taehyung walk away, Jungkook and Jimin share a relieved glance.

"That was close," Jungkook whispers.

TIME SKIPPED.

They reach home. Taehyung feels guilty for lying to his dad, but he has nothing else to do but keep lying. "Everything okay?" Jin asks.

Taehyung nods.

Jin's warm smile puts Taehyung's nerves on edge. "I'm proud of you, son, for being supportive of Jimin."

Taehyung forces a weak smile, his guilt intensifying. I'm so tired. I need to take a shower.

"Okay, baby, I will prepare the dinner," Jin replies.

Taehyung goes upstairs, takes his phone, and calls Jungkook. "Baby, I think I have a headache," he says, with fake sobbing.

Jungkook's voice is instantly concerned. "Tae, my love, what's wrong? You okay?"

Taehyung's fake sobbing deepens. "I... just Dad, he's being really clingy today."

Jungkook's tone softens. "Aw, baby, you're doing great. I'm so proud of you for handling this. You're strong."

Taehyung's sniffles slow.

"You're my everything, Tae," Jungkook whispers. "My heart beats for you alone."

Taehyung's heart flutters.

"Tomorrow can't come soon enough. I need to see your beautiful face," Jungkook says.

Taehyung smiles, his fake tears forgotten.

"Rest now, my love. You deserve it," Jungkook says.

"Thanks, Kookie," Taehyung replies.

"I love you more with each passing day," Jungkook says.

"Love you too," Taehyung says, hanging up.

AFTER A FEW MINUTES.

Taehyung steps under the warm shower, letting the water cascade down his face. But his mind isn't on the relaxing sensation; it's on Jungkook's words.

"You're my everything, Tae..."

Taehyung's heart skips a beat as he replays the phrase in his head. No matter how many times Jungkook says it, it still makes his soul flutter.

He closes his eyes, remembering Jungkook's whispery tone. "My heart beats for you alone."