STRANGERS

Part 12 (softie)

After hiding from their teachers Taekook are now in arcade.......

Taehyung glanced over at Jungkook, who was  intently focused on a racing game. His fingers gripped the steering wheel, his eyes fixed on the screen, and his face set in a determined expression." Kim I Bet you can't beat my score on this one," Jungkook teased, smirking as he finished the game with a perfect score.

Taehyung roll his eyes " Jeon stop Showing-off. Let me try first" both switch their sits however

Despite his best efforts, Taehyung's attempts were nothing short of disastrous. He didn't mind, though. It was fun, and the thrill of competing with Jungkook made it all the more enjoyable. Still, it was hard not to feel a little envious when Jungkook moved from game to game, effortlessly winning every time.

The next game they approached was the claw machine. Jungkook was already eyeing the prize—a fluffy, oversized plushie bear sitting just within reach of the claw. "I'm going to get that bear," he said confidently, inserting a coin.

Taehyung sigh, leaning against the machine and watching Jungkook's hands deftly maneuver the controls. It was like a performance—Jungkook's concentration, the precise movements, the way he didn't let anything distract him. Within seconds, the claw was dropping down onto the plushie. But, in a tragic twist, the claw failed to grab hold.

Jungkook sighed in frustration. "Wtf I almost caught him..."

He tried again, his eyes narrowed with focus, but the claw only managed to nudge the bear slightly out of its original position. His face shifted from determination to disappointment, a small pout forming on his lips as he dropped another coin in.

Taehyung could see it. Jungkook never liked to lose, and the thought of not being able to win this prize for himself made his usual confidence falter. He took a step closer, watching him intently.

"Jeon just let it go" Taehyung said, his voice soft. "It’s just a stuffed animal" Jungkook looked at him, his eyes a little more vulnerable than usual. "I really wanted it, though..." he murmured, his fingers still gripping the joystick, a hint of frustration still in his voice.

Taehyung sigh before stepping Infront of the claw machine "Let me give it a try."

Jungkook blinked, surprised. "You? You're terrible at this."

Taehyung glare at him when jungkook keep on doubting him "you want it or not? Jungkook pout but nod his head as yes.

As Taehyung inserted a coin and began guiding the claw with care. He was slower than Jungkook, less precise, but his concentration was unwavering. There was something about how determined Taehyung was that made Jungkook feel a little warm inside. It was like he was watching someone work for something, and suddenly, he realized just how much effort it took to do something for someone else.

The claw descended once more, and this time, it grabbed hold of the bear. Taehyung maneuvered it carefully, his hand steady, and with a soft mechanical hum, the claw lifted the bear and dropped it safely into the prize chute.

Jungkook’s mouth fell open in disbelief" WHAT THE FUCK" Taehyung Smirk and held up the large plushie. " See I did it" Jungkook's eyes softened, and without realizing it, he took a step closer. "Yeah yeah you did it" he said quietly. There was an unexpected feeling stirring within him—something a little deeper than the usual playful competition they had. He hadn’t expected Taehyung to go out of his way to win the bear for him, and yet, here he was, holding it with such a proud smirk on his face.

Taehyung noticed the change in Jungkook's expression and raised an eyebrow. "Jeon what happened?"

Jungkook shake his head quickly "nothing I really wanted that bear."