CHAPTER 16 : Bitter Acceptance pt.1(&2)

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A while back in the washroom. . .

Taehyung was completely shattered and shrank into a dust at the slam of the door, shutting after Jae Ra flashed out. The discernment of his nefarious and immoral move on her slapped him with its realization.

Containing himself, the best he could, he joined the members back in the party, after a while of perturbation inside the empty space.

By that time, Jae Ra was on the stage- singing in her soulful mellifluous soft voice that he was greatly amazed at their first meet, six years ago.

JIMIN : Taetae! You remember we heard her sing for the time in that school?

JUNGKOOK : Hyung was like, "Waaah... She sings so well" with his mouth gaped. (-imitating him-)

They chuckled at him recreating Taehyung's face and ending up laughing himself—a thing he always did to lighten the mood and make them laugh.

~FLASHBACK (first meet)~

They, as BTS and the young generation influencers, were called to the most prestigious high School of Seoul. To encourage and motivate the students about their future.

Reaching there as per our scheduled time, they were welcomed by some male teachers at the gate, freezing in the winter air.

A sharp chill numbed Taehyung's ears that he quickly covered with his palms. Everyone, in similar ways, tried to adjust to the sudden exposure of the parky blow, getting off the Van.

Busy looking around, Taehyung noticed a lady in her early 20s coming their way with her little run. She blowed onto her palms and rubbed them warm, while settling her overcoat against the cold breeze.

"Was I just checking her out?" Taehyung quizzed himself and instantly shook his thoughts of it.

She came to them, a formal greet following after and cherry topped with a sweet smile. It fairly enhanced the highlights of her intricate and smooth features and her endearing demeanor.

"Don't tell me she smiles like that to everyone." He wondered and shut his thoughts again.

??? : (-bowing-) Welcome to SilverLeaf High School. I am the English Professor, Kim Jae Ra.

She breathed out her introduction so fast that he could barely tell apart the words. Let alone grasp her name.

"KimchiRa? Her name is Kimchi? Interesting." Taehyung remarked to himself with a faint smile.

JAE RA : I will show you around. Please come.

She showed them the way, now taking the full charge as she led the guests inside.

JM : (-quietly to him-) You've been checking her out, haven't you?

He smirked. Taehyung nudged him with his elbow, making him fake a silent groan while they marched behind her with others.

Present time~

Taehyung was brought back with the echoes of everyone's cheer hitting his ears. Jimin nudged him in a similar way to stir his stillness and join the claps.

The lines she sang seemed as if they were indicated towards himguilt engulfing his heart furthermore.

A while after, Ji hae took Jae hyung to wash his hands. Taehyung singled out to go and apologize to Jae Ra about his unlawful behavior in the meantime.

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