Hidden •BTS×Jungkook•

Chapter 2

Jungkook groaned in pain as he felt a hard push from behind. Stop! Jungkook wanted to yell, but he was out of breath from the previous excursion he had struggled to get through.

"Just a little more," Jungkook heard from behind him. "You're almost there."

Panting filled the room, and Jungkook wasn't sure if he was gonna make it. But, after one final push from behind and a last ditch effort from Jungkook's exhausted muscles, he managed to lower himself the last few inches needed.

Both boys in the room let out a shout of triumph and satisfaction.

"I did it!" Jungkook yelled. "I did the splits!"

"You sure did kid."

Ten, BigHit's official dance teacher, stared down fondly at the boy. "Okay, stretch time is over. I have the new dance video for you to watch and learn to, so of course I'll be over here if you need me." Ten gestured to the side of the room he would be in while practicing his own masterpiece.

Jungkook nodded with a small pout; this was routine for him. Ever since the boy was accepted as a BTS member, he would watch a video of the group's dance practice from the day before and practice the moves to steady perfection. Heechul, his manager, told him that it was for Jungkook to properly learn the routine, as well as get an idea of the teamwork expected of him.

If Jungkook was being honest, the videos were just a loud and constant reminder of the world he was kept from, the people he would never properly bond with. One more week. You can do it. Don't give up. With that as a mantra in his mind, he lifted himself up from his position on the floor and turned his attention to the screen above the mirrors.

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Pah pah pah pah pAh pAH PAH!!

Jungkook was focused on the rhythmic "pah"-ing coming from the speaker in the corner of the room, and his body carefully moved to the beat of the music. After the song finished, Jungkook looked up to the screen with a water bottle in hand and sweating shining on his skin. He knew what was coming next.

Namjoon began his routine pep-talk that followed every practice, and every pair of exhausted yet determined eyes focused on him. Especially Jungkook's. After all, the only reason Jungkook even chose BigHit rather than any other company was due to his undying respect for the young leader.

Jungkook carefully watched the way Namjoon's plump lips moved as he spoke, and how his dimples would occasionally appear in a game of hide and seek. Jungkook's eyes easily caressed the supple skin of Namjoon's face and hovered on the large dark circles under his eyes.

Frowning, Jungkook scans the faces of the other members and is devastated to see identical circles under the tired eyes of each member. They're exhausted. The screen suddenly turned dark, startling him out of his thoughts. Jungkook turned around to meet the strong gaze of his teacher.

"You're free to go for today. Remember to be back here the same time tomorrow, and to stay hidden from the boys." said Ten. Jungkook nodded in response, and waited till the beta's back was turned to run to his bag and sprint out the door mumbling a small "Thanks hyung".

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Jungkook checked the time on his phone as he sprinted off the bus. Eight in the evening. He kept running, ignoring the pouring rain that seemed to be trying its best to keep him from his goal. Finally, Jungkook reached the In-N-Out Burger restaurant with a relieved sigh. Too bad I'm on a strict diet, this is my favorite. He deeply sniffed the air as soon as he entered the door and was greeted by the smell of greasy fries and cooking meat. "Kookie, over here!"

Jungkook turned his head in the direction of the familiar voice, and let a grin spread over his face. He walked over to the table that his best friend was currently waiting for him at, and started to feel his stressed muscles relax. Yugyeom waited till his best friend was close before he pulled down on Jungkook's jacket, successfully seating the small omega right next to him. Jungkook let himself be pulled down, and softly leaned towards the comforting smell of his best alpha. Just as they were both settled, the waitress came over to them to take their order.

"Can I get you anything to drink?", the young beta asked.

A unanimous "lemonade" was heard from the two boys, causing the waitress to let out an amused giggle.

"Would you guys like to order now, or do you need a bit more time?"

"A combo number one double-double cheeseburger with fries for this big oaf, and nothing for me, thanks." spouted Jungkook, reciting the whole order from years of practice. The waitress nodded with a smile and walked off with their order. Jungkook turned around in the booth enough to be facing Yugyeom, and let the alpha pull his legs on to his broad lap. "How was your day? Did you practice well?" Yugyeom asked.

"I worked hard," said Jungkook proudly, earning an affectionate ruffle of hair from his best friend.

"That's good," was the only reply.

Jungkook and Yugyeom have been best friends since they were both in diapers. They thought of each other as lifelines, and didn't need a constant stream of conversation to feel comfortable around each other. From any other perspective, their interactions may seem bland other than that physical affection was not uncommon between the two. But that was just the way the two boys liked it.

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Jungkook's small body was slumped up against the alpha tiredly, and the only sound came from Yugyeom's noisy eating and clanging from the kitchen. A sudden "cling" from Jungkook's phone startled the young boy awake. He checked his phone to see that it was from Heechul, his manager. He huffed out a sigh of annoyance and read the text: Did you remember to close and lock your bedroom door? The boys are coming home early, and I can't delay much. You have 15 minutes.

Jungkook frowned as he read the text, the words taking a while to make sense in his tired brain. But as soon as he did, he leaped up and ran out the door, not bothering to explain to Yugyeom; he'll call him later. All Jungkook could think was that his door was wide open, and his scent was bound to be all around the house.

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Sorry, I know the story is trash right now. But give it a few chapters and it'll get spicy. I just need to introduce characters, and I don't want to rush the plot. All well.

~peach