Hearts on the line

Chapter 7 : When Anger Meets Guilt

It was another busy lunch hour at the university canteen. The chatter of students filled the air, but Jungkook felt all eyes on him as he walked through the hallway, confident and unbothered. He moved with purpose, the attention a natural part of his charm. With a playful smirk, he glanced at his phone to see a message from the group saying they were already waiting for him.

As he entered the canteen, his gaze immediately found his friends. He spotted Hoseok sitting near Taehyung, and without missing a beat, his lips curled into a mischievous grin. Jungkook sauntered over, feeling the energy shift in the room as he approached the table.

"Hey, guys!" Jungkook greeted, his voice bright and full of life. His eyes lingered on Taehyung for a moment, but he quickly turned his attention to Hoseok, who was sitting comfortably across from Taehyung.

Without a second thought, Jungkook leaned down, placing himself so close to Hoseok that their faces were mere inches apart. His gaze flickered between Hoseok's eyes and his lips, his tone deliberately teasing. "Hoseokie hyung," he purred, "I know you've got a thing for me. I can see it in your eyes."

Hoseok's face turned bright red. He pushed Jungkook back, his hands firmly placed on his chest to create some space between them. "W-What?!" he stammered, clearly flustered by Jungkook's audacity. "I've got a beautiful girlfriend, and my brother-in-law is right here!"

Jungkook only chuckled, not backing down. He leaned even closer, his breath teasing Hoseok's ear as he whispered, "Come on, Hoseok-ie Hyung. You don't have to pretend. I can see it in the way you look at me." His voice dropped an octave, seductive and playful.

Hoseok, now thoroughly panicked, jumped to his feet. "Stop! I can't-" he sputtered, his hands waving as if to ward off Jungkook's advances. "I'm married! I have a wife to go home to!" He quickly crossed his arms and backed away, stumbling to the other side of the table to sit next to Jin, who was already laughing at the spectacle.

"You're too much," Hoseok muttered under his breath, still flustered but clearly amused by the whole situation.

Jungkook grinned widely, clearly enjoying the chaos he caused. He turned his attention to Taehyung, who had barely acknowledged his presence so far. As he pulled out a chair and sat next to Taehyung, he winked at Jimin, who rolled his eyes in response.

But Taehyung? He was still ignoring him, his attention fixed solely on his food.

Jungkook's smile didn't falter, though. He leaned in close to Taehyung, determined to make his presence known. "Hey, Taetae," he murmured, his voice low and teasing. "You're looking as handsome as ever."

Taehyung didn't even look up, his mouth full as he chewed his food. Jungkook took that as a challenge and nudged him with his elbow, leaning even closer.

"Not talking today?" Jungkook smirked, his breath warm against Taehyung's ear as he playfully pushed a piece of food onto his plate. "I think you're just shy."

Jimin, watching from across the table, rolled his eyes but couldn't suppress his grin. "Eat your food, Kook," he scolded, though the amusement in his voice betrayed him. "Stop messing with Taehyung."

Jungkook dramatically sighed and grabbed a nugget, tossing it into his mouth with a grimace. "Happy now?" he asked, looking at Jimin.

Jimin nodded, clearly satisfied. "Finish it, Kook," he replied, his voice playful but firm.

Jungkook, however, wasn't done with Taehyung. His fingers brushed the thigh of the man next to him, sending a small jolt of electricity through Taehyung's body. The action was slow and deliberate, but Taehyung didn't react immediately.