The air between them was suffocating. The dim light in the classroom cast long shadows, making the space feel smaller-trapping Jungkook within it. Taehyung's presence, overwhelming and consuming, loomed over her like an inescapable force.
Jungkook was trembling, gripping the hem of her skirt tightly, her breath uneven. She wasn't sure how things escalated so quickly. One moment, she was just standing there, her back pressed against the teacher's desk, and the next-warm lips pressed against hers.
Her entire body tensed, her eyes widening as Taehyung kissed her. It was nothing like the innocent pecks she had seen in movies. His lips moved with slow, deliberate pressure, coaxing a reaction out of her. But she didn't know what to do. Her chest tightened painfully, and before she realized it, tears welled up in her eyes, spilling down her flushed cheeks.
Taehyung pulled away, watching her with an unreadable expression. His thumb brushed away the wetness from her cheek, and he let out a small sigh.
"Tsk. Crying again?" His voice was calm, almost amused, but there was a sharpness beneath it.
Jungkook hiccupped softly, her lips trembling. She didn't understand why he did that. Why was he always like this? Why did he keep confusing her?
Taehyung reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, red-wrapped candy. He peeled away the plastic, revealing a glossy strawberry lollipop, and held it in front of her lips.
"Here," he murmured, his voice softer this time. "Don't cry. I'll give you this."
Jungkook hesitated, staring at the candy with glassy eyes. She liked strawberries, but she wasn't sure if taking anything from him was a good idea. Still, her lips parted slightly, just enough to accept it-
But before her tongue could touch the sweet surface, Taehyung pulled it away with a smirk.
Jungkook blinked, confused.
"I changed my mind," he said, twirling the lollipop between his fingers before slipping it into his own mouth. "Maybe I should have it instead."
Jungkook pouted, her lower lip jutting out slightly. She wanted it.
Taehyung watched her, his smirk deepening as he leaned closer. "You want it, don't you?"
She nodded hesitantly.
"Then..." His voice dropped lower, husky and teasing. "Come get it."
Before Jungkook could process his words, he pulled her forward gently by her chin, his lips pressing against hers once more. But this time, something was different. Her eyes widened at the sudden burst of sweetness on her tongue. The lingering taste of the strawberry lollipop melted into her mouth, mixing with the heat of his lips.
A small, innocent moan escaped her before she could stop it. She didn't even realize it had come from her until Taehyung chuckled against her lips.
Jungkook's cheeks flamed with embarrassment. She quickly pulled back, covering her mouth with both hands.
"I-I didn't mean to-"
Taehyung's eyes darkened with something unreadable. He licked his lips slowly, savoring the taste, before smirking.
"You liked it, didn't you?"
Jungkook shook her head furiously, her heart pounding in her chest. But the lingering taste, the warmth of his lips, and the strange, fluttery feeling in her stomach told a different story.
She peeked up at him shyly, voice barely above a whisper.
"...Can I have more?"
Taehyung froze for a moment, caught off guard by her innocence. Then, his smirk widened, his fingers tilting her chin up again.
"Of course, little one."
