Chapter 15: Fear

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Chapter 15: Fear

It's been a week since the last time Taehyung met Jungkook. He avoided him at the University, even though it was kind of impossible because he kept bumping into him in the hallway.

“Taehyung, are you enjoying my party?” Ashley asked.

It was her birthday celebration and most of the people inside the Hotel revenue were students at the University. Even though Taehyung was familiar with them, he couldn't make conversation with them because he felt anxious.

The reason he attended the party was that Jin told him. He doesn't want to, but he also felt bad if he didn't show up. After all, he got an invitation from her.

“Uh, yes, thank you, and happy birthday.” Taehyung smiled at her.

“I should be thanking you, I thought you won't come. I'm glad that you are here. But, it's kind of weird that the President isn't here with you.” Ashley said, looking around.

Taehyung doesn't know why, but his heart felt like got stabbed when Jungkook was mentioned.

“We're not always together, though.” Taehyung played it off.

“Really? I thought you two must have always been together because at the University if you're not in the classroom, that means he's with you.” Ashley said.

“I'm a transferee, and he's the president of the University, he's just helping me out, that's why I'm with him. But since I'm already comfortable at the University, I don't think I will need him by my side.” Taehyung stated, trying to ignore the odd feeling in his heart.

“Aww, that's kind of sad to hear, you two look good together, to be honest.” Ashley replied with a sigh.

“How could you say something like that, Ash? They are both guys and also, don't you know that Jeon Jungkook will get married to Yun Seong?” Adan suddenly interrupted them.

“Yun Seong? Is that true? Isn't she the daughter of Mr. Yun? One of the richest people too and also, she's known for her beautiful face. Wow, the President caught a diamond.” Ashley was so amazed.

“Hah, it's all because of wealth. If Jungkook doesn't have money, he surely won't get married to Yun Seong. He's just a lucky jerk.” Adan rolled his eyes, drinking the champagne.

“You're just jealous because the President is a complete package, unlike you.” Ashley mocked Adan.

“I'm just saying the truth, though.” Adan shot back.

“Oh, is that Yun Seong?”

“What's she doing here?”

“She's with Jungkook, their wedding is all true, then.”

Taehyung saw them, Yun Seong was holding onto Jungkook's right arm while smiling at the people inside. It seemed like she was the one who was celebrating the party rather than Ashley. She got the spotlight compared to Ashley.

“That's really her, this is the best birthday I've celebrated. She's so beautiful.” Ashley giggled, looking at Yun Seong.

Taehyung decided to go to the restroom since he didn't want to see them.

“I might sound gay for saying this, but that Taehyung dude got a more ethereal face than her.” Adan said while also looking at Yun Seong.

“You really sound gay, why would you compliment Taehyung like that?” Ashley replied.

“What? I'm just telling the truth. If Taehyung was popular like her, surely, she wouldn't get this much attention. She seemed to be photogenic to me. Her face looks beautiful on the screen, but not in person. But if you look at Taehyung, he's beautiful and unique, both on screen and in person. Even if he got blurry photos, his face still standout. I hate to admit it, but Taehyung is unbeatable when it comes to beauty.” Adan stated.

“Why are you being oddly kind to Taehyung? Did you learn your lesson after the President beat you up?” Ashley sneered.

“Nah, dude, just being true here. Why be hyped over her beauty if we got a classmate like Taehyung? That's so weird.” Adan retorted and shrugged off his shoulder.

Taehyung was in the restroom, washing his face. Yup, he cried again, he tried not to, but he couldn't hold his feelings. But unbeknownst to him, the lock of the restroom was broken, the door should be kept open because once it was closed, it won't get open unless it get fixed.

Suddenly, the light was turned off out of nowhere.

“Hello? Is there someone outside? There's a person inside here. Please don't turn off the light.” Taehyung spoke even though there was no one else besides him.

Since he got no response, he searched for the switch and tried to turn the light on, but it didn't work. He started to get nervous because he has nyctophobia, a fear of darkness because of what happened in the past. He tried to calm down by breathing slowly and went to the door, attempting to open it, but it was locked.

“Can someone hear me? I'm in the restroom, please help me out!” Taehyung called for help while knocking on the door.

But he was sure it will be difficult for him unless there was at least one person who will use the restroom because the restroom was placed on the 5th floor of the Hotel and at the end of the hallway.

“P-please, h-help me” Taehyung was trembling, scared of what will going to happen to him.

Tears started to fall from his eyes once again.

“P-please help me, I-I'm scared, Jungkook.”

Unbeknownst to Taehyung, he mentioned Jungkook, even though it was just a slip of his tongue.

“Taehyung? Is that you?”

Finally, Taehyung heard the familiar, comforting voice.

“J-Jungkook, are you there? Please — help me out, I'm scared here. It's so dark here.” Taehyung sobbed.

“I'll call for help, okay? Can you wait for a little bit?” Jungkook asked.

He was also attempting to break the doorknob, but it kept failing.

“N-no, please don't leave me, J-Jungkook. I-I don't want to stay here anymore, I'm begging you.” Taehyung cried.

“Calm down for me, yeah? Are you near the door? Can you please get away from the door? I will break it, so please make sure to be away from the door, so you won't get hurt.” Jungkook told him.

“O-okay.”

Taehyung moved aside and far from the door.

“I'm okay now, Jungkook.” Taehyung said, swallowing hard.

Suddenly, he heard the door getting hit or kicked. Since it was made of wood, it was easily got broken. Jungkook successfully opened it by kicking on the door.

“Taehyung”

“Jungkookie”

Taehyung ran to Jungkook and without hesitating, he hugged him tightly while shaking. 

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