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Chapter 12: Distance

Chapter 12: Distance

Taehyung immediately hid behind Jungkook, feeling safe, even though Jungkook can barely hide from him with his body because they were just the same height.

“I'm not making him uncomfortable, I'm just actually talking to him, right, Taehyungie?” July grinned at Taehyung.

Taehyung did not expect Jungkook to grab July's chin with just one arm.

“Talk to him? It's obvious that he doesn't want to talk to you. Do you really think you can lie to me?” Jungkook glared at July.

“J-Jeon, calm down, will you? W-Why are you being overprotective? Don't you have a fiancé?”

That seemed to make Jungkook taken aback, while Taehyung was frozen.

Jungkook has a fiancé?

Why doesn't he know about that?

“You like him, no? Then, does he know that you are going to get married this month?” July chuckled.

“Shut the fuck up!” Jungkook threw July to the ground, but July just kept giggling like a madman.

“Don't tell me that you are going to court him while having a fiancé? Such a playboy, Jeon. Why don't you let me have him? I can assure you that he will be happy, and you don't need to worry about him.” July cackled.

“Stop spewing nonsense, who told you I'm going to get married? That's a lie.” Jungkook kicked July in the stomach, who grumbled in agony.

“J-Jungkook, let's go now, please. That's enough.” Taehyung was frightened, seeing blood coming out from July's mouth.

“Lie? Who's telling a lie here? It's all over the media now. You can't hide the truth, even your father confirmed it.” July laughed even though he was spitting blood.

Jungkook grabbed July's collar and punched him in the face. The students started to gather around them, watching Jungkook beat up July. Taehyung wanted to stop Jungkook, but the students started to block him away from them.

It was obvious that Jungkook was infuriated by July. The way his veins showed up in his arms while punching July and gritting his teeth.

“Jungkook!” Jimin yelled, pulling the back of Jungkook's collar away from July, who was near to experiencing death.

One of the concerned students also helped July to stand up because he almost passed out after receiving multiple punches. Jimin stepped in front of Jungkook, holding his collar because Jungkook was attempting to fight July. Luckily, July was dragged away before anything can happen.

“Stop now, the Dean was on her way. You should cool down now!” Jimin told him while Jungkook was in a rage.

“Fucking hell” Jungkook growled, pushing his hair to the back.

His eyes met Taehyung, who was looking at him with worried eyes. He seemed not to be scared of what just happened, but more likely worried.

“Are you okay?” Jungkook asked, walking near Taehyung.

But Taehyung stepped backward when he was almost near him.

Did he scare Taehyung?

No, he was sure that Taehyung was just worried.

But why did he step back?

Taehyung cleared his throat and rubbed the back of his neck.

“I-I'm fine, y-you should clean your wrist first. They are bleeding.” Taehyung spoke but not bothering to look at him.

It hurts Jungkook, he dislikes how the way Taehyung doesn't look at him.

“Tae…”

“He's right, you should clean your wrist first. They look so disgusting, come on to the infirmary.” Jimin dragged Jungkook away from Taehyung.

Taehyung bit his bottom lip and wiped off the tears from his eyes.

Later on, the class ended, and Jungkook was suspended for 3 days as a punishment. Jungkook doesn't care about it, he is more worried about Taehyung.

He was currently outside the University, waiting for Taehyung to come out.

“Taehyung!” He called out for the boy when he saw him coming out.

Taehyung seemed to be hesitant to go near him.

“A-are you waiting for me?” Taehyung asked, standing at a distance from him.

“Yeah, get inside the car, I'll drop you home.” Jungkook said, opening the door of the car for him.

“You don't need to, Hyung will pick me up. Thank you.” Taehyung gave him a forced smile.

“Are you mad at me?” Jungkook inquired, looking him in the eyes.

“Huh? What are you talking about, Jungkook?” Taehyung uttered.

“I'm asking you, are you mad at me? Because if you a---”

“I'm so sorry, Hyung is here. Let's just talk next time, I'm sorry once again, Jungkook.” Taehyung said and went to Jin, who arrived in the midst of their conversation.

Jin came out of the car and opened the door of the car for Taehyung. Jin closed it and looked at Jungkook.

“Hyung, c-can I please talk to Taehyung? Please, tell him to spare some time with me.” Jungkook muttered, looking at Jin with teary eyes.

“Jungkook, my brother doesn't want to talk to you. He seems tired as well, thank you for taking care of him since the day he enrolled here. But, from now on, please be distant from him.” Jin replied.

“What are you talking about, Hyung? I just want to talk to him. Why are you telling me to be distant?” Jungkook was confused.

“I know what's your real intention to, Taehyung. Your eyes tell everything. I appreciate that someone like you loves my brother. It is so rare to find someone like you. But please, for Taehyung's sake, don't approach him anymore. I'm afraid that he will get involved with you. I know the marriage that spreading on the internet was forced, but we can't deny the fact that you can't escape it, Jungkook.” Jin stated.

He felt bad for Jungkook's situation, but he didn't want to lose his brother too. Taehyung went through so much pain, he couldn't bear it anymore if he saw Taehyung in pain once again.

“Thank you for everything, Jungkook. But I'm sorry that I have to put an end to this.” Jin tapped Jungkook's shoulder before going back to his car and driving away.

Even Jin?

Was it really the end?

Jungkook felt pain in his heart and tears fell from his eyes while watching Jin's car.