The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting golden hues across the streets as Jungkook cruised through the city, his hand resting casually on the wheel. The engine hummed softly, the rhythmic sound a comforting background to his voice as he chatted with Yugyeom, who sat beside him, distracted by a packet of crisps.
"Like, seriously," Jungkook said, letting out a laugh, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "That man, Taehyung? He really thought I would stay with him. Can you even imagine that?" Jungkook shook his head, chuckling to himself as if the very idea was absurd. "Look at him! You see him, right, Yugyeom? Mature, relationship, love... Ugh, why would I ever settle for just one? Come on, man. Look around-there are so many handsome guys, and you can pick whatever taste you're in the mood for. One day, this one. The next, someone else. Why stick to just one?"
Yugyeom rolled his eyes, taking another handful of crisps as he leaned back in his seat, trying to ignore the rant. "Jungkook, for once, could you stop thinking of people like they're... like they're food? They're humans, not snacks."
Jungkook let out a dramatic laugh, his tone playful, though tinged with a hint of arrogance. "Oh, you won't ever understand, will you? Humans are the most delicious snack ever-so much better than any food."
Yugyeom glared at him, clearly exasperated, and half-heartedly threw his bag of crisps at Jungkook. "Jungkook, for God's sake! I'm eating! Can you stop?"
Jungkook just smirked, rolling his eyes and pouting slightly. "Fine, fine... I'll keep my wisdom to myself." But just as he said it, his voice trailed off, his attention diverted by something that made him forget everything else.
As they cruised along the street, something caught Jungkook's eye. His car slowed, the steering wheel turning instinctively as his gaze was drawn to a man standing at a floral shop. The world seemed to narrow down to that one person-Taehyung. Jungkook couldn't help but stare. There he was, standing outside the shop, smiling that charming, easy smile. His eyes twinkled with something warm, sincere, and polite, the way he interacted with the woman beside him so different from what Jungkook had ever seen. Taehyung's elegance, his calm presence-it was magnetic.
But the woman... who was she? Jungkook squinted, trying to piece it together, but all he could focus on was how Taehyung seemed so untouchable, like he belonged in a different world entirely-one that Jungkook had no place in. His heart tightened. The jealousy he'd tried to bury surfaced, clawing at him with surprising intensity.
Suddenly, a jarring crash broke through his thoughts. The car lurched forward as a loud screech echoed through the air. Jungkook's eyes widened in shock. He whipped around, looking back to see a car that had slammed into the rear of his vehicle. The impact was enough to snap him from his daze.
His grip tightened on the wheel, his blood boiling in an instant. He was about to throw the car in reverse, ready to confront the other driver, but before he could act, Yugyeom put a hand on his arm, pulling him back.
"Calm down, Jungkook," Yugyeom said firmly, his tone steady but full of warning. "We don't need to create a scene here, do we? Last time, you flipped out with Grandpa, and it turned into a whole drama. Let's just handle this calmly."
Jungkook inhaled deeply, his knuckles white as they relaxed on the steering wheel. His anger simmered beneath the surface, but Yugyeom's calm demeanor reminded him that he didn't need to escalate things. The thought of causing another scene, especially after the mess with Grandpa, made him hesitate. With a deep sigh, he leaned back in his seat, eyes still burning with the aftershock of the crash, but he knew Yugyeom was right.
The quiet hum of the engine was all that could be heard for a moment as Jungkook's mind replayed the image of Taehyung, his smile lingering in his thoughts like a ghost.
