Forelsket || taekook

Chapter 68

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The next morning, Taehyung and Jungkook drove back to Jungkook's college . Jungkook sat in the passenger seat, nervously biting his nails, his knee bouncing in restless energy. Every so often, Taehyung glanced over, frowning at the younger's obvious distress.

"Bun," Taehyung said softly, reaching over to rest a hand on Jungkook's thigh, stilling the nervous movement. "You're going to make yourself sick if you keep stressing like this."

Jungkook turned his head, his wide eyes betraying the whirlwind of fear swirling within him. "Hyung, you don't get it. If Jin-hyung even suspects something... he'll tell eomma appa. And if they find out..." He stopped, his voice trembling as he clenched his fists. "They'll take me away. They'll never let me see you again."

Taehyung tightened his grip on Jungkook's thigh, his expression hardening. "No one is taking you away from me, Jungkook. Do you hear me?" His voice was firm, steady, a rock against the crashing waves of Jungkook's panic.

"But how can we hide this, hyung?" Jungkook whispered, his voice laced with desperation. "You're not just anyone—they'll know something's up if he even got your glimpse near me. And Jin-hyung is sharp. He always figures things out."

Taehyung slowed the car to a stop at a red light, turning to face Jungkook fully. "Then I'll be careful," he said, his voice calm but they held power. 

"I will go soon after dropping you." After taking a pause he begins again his voice harder than before " and if by any chance they find out. Then I will handle it, no one is separating us. I wont let that happen"

Jungkook stared at him, tears pooling in his eyes fearing what will happen if they met by any chance "But hyung... you promised. You wont anything to them"

"I won't. I won't hurt them bun, but I also won't allow them to take you away from me" taehyung cups younger face.

"I don't want to hide you. I don't want to pretend you're not the most important person in my life." Jungkook tears up, he loves the elder. He doesn't want to lie to his brothers. He loves them too. He wants his family to accept him , accept him as gay and to accept taehyung.

Taehyung's heart ached at Jungkook's words, but he forced a reassuring smile. "I know, bun. I don't want to hide either. But right now, we have to do what's best for you. We'll figure everything out together, okay?"

Jungkook nodded hesitantly, wiping at his eyes. "Okay. Together."

When they arrived back at Jungkook's dorm, the younger was still fidgeting, his hands wringing nervously as Taehyung helped him unpack the car. They walked into the building together, Taehyung carrying Jungkook's duffel bag over his shoulder.

Jungkook kept glancing around, his paranoia making him jumpy. "What if they're already here? What if they saw us coming in together?"

Taehyung smirked, trying to lighten the mood. "Then we'll just tell them I'm your hot older friend helping you move in." and he winks

"Hyung!" Jungkook hissed, smacking Taehyung's arm even as his lips twitched into a small smile.

They reached Jungkook's dorm room, and Taehyung set the bag down on the floor. "See? No Jin, no Jae. You're safe, bun."

Jungkook exhaled shakily, sitting down on the edge of his bed. "For now..."

Taehyung crouched in front of him, taking his hands and holding them firmly. "Listen to me, Jungkook. You're not alone in this. Whatever happens, I'm here. And I promise, I won't let anyone take you away from me. You trust me, don't you?"