Secrets Of The Shadows | On Hold

Ch•8

Taeyong cast a concerned glance at Jimin, noting the discomfort etched across his features. The film flickered to life, and the very first scene sent a chill racing down Jimin's spine, prompting him to shut his eyes tightly against the impending dread. After a moment, curiosity got the better of him, and he dared to peek, finding solace in the fact that it was merely an innocuous moment on screen.

As he adjusted his posture, a flicker of bravery ignited within him, bolstered by the presence of Taeyong and the others surrounding him. Yet, just as he began to feel a semblance of comfort, a ghostly figure leapt into view, eliciting a blood-curdling scream that erupted from Jimin's throat.

Mortified, he clamped a hand over his mouth, feeling the weight of everyone's gaze upon him. In a flurry of embarrassment, he excused himself to the washroom, only to be startled by the sudden chime of the doorbell.

Jungkook and Yoongi erupted into laughter, clutching their sides in amusement. "Well, well, if it isn't the prankster who scared Taeyong!" they teased, earning a sharp glare from Jimin.

Taehyung, sensing the tension, playfully nudged Jungkook. "Enough already! I think that’s the pizza. I’ll go grab it," Taeyong announced, and the others nodded in agreement.

After settling the bill, Taeyong returned, placing the pizza on the table with a sigh. "Yongie, I’m exhausted. Let’s eat and then hit the hay; I can’t take any more of this movie," Jimin declared, prompting laughter from the group at his exasperation.

They dug into the pizza, save for Jungkook, who seemed transfixed by it. Taeyong caught him out of the corner of her eye but chose to ignore it. "There’s an extra room, so Jimin, Yoongi, and Jungkook can share with me. I’ll crash at my mom’s," she suggested. Yoongi and Jungkook exchanged glances, rolling their eyes in unison.

"I’m not sharing a room with him," Yoongi declared firmly. "As if I want to!" Jungkook shot back, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

With a weary sigh, Taeyong rubbed her temples in frustration. Seizing the moment, Jungkook pulled Taeyong closer. "

Taeyong turned down the invitation, quietly making her way to her mother's room instead.

Once they reached their respective quarters, they squeezed into the same bed. Clad in her nightdress, Taeyong hopped onto the mattress, settling herself in the center with a contented sigh. At last, she had found a little sanctuary of her own.

As soon as her head met the pillow, sleep enveloped Taeyong. An hour passed, and she sensed the bed shifting beside her, but she paid it no mind, drifting deeper into her dreams.