Family of Four

The Taekook Problem

So sorry for the wait! I had written out the majority of this chapter but scrapped it because it was just terrible then after that rewrote it like three separate times because I just couldn't stick to the original plan for the chapter. Tbh I just wanted to update this book before 2021 ended or something idk, I've been a pain (-_-) 

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By now, everyone in school knew Jungkook and Taehyung were dating. How could you not when they held each other like their lives depended on it. People started to give up on Taehyung because they knew they couldn't compete with Jungkook and others stopped bothering Jungkook because they were well aware Taehyung would be there in a second to give them a piece of his mind. They were the school's new power couple and you'd have to be blind, deaf or just plain stupid not to notice.

Right now, it was a usual day for everyone. Jungkook was sitting in first period with Hoseok waiting for Taehyung to come in. "Is Tae okay?" The older asked, taking out his textbook and notes for class. Jungkook shrugged. He had texted his boyfriend a couple of times but so far there was no reply.

"Jungkook," the teacher called, earning the teen's attention. "Where on Earth is Taehyung? I'm about to start my lesson."

"I'm sorry ma'am, I have no clue-" Just then, the classroom door suddenly swung open, all heads turned to see Taehyung standing at the entrance. The sophomore waltzed in with his arms laid nonchalantly behind his head while the teacher scoffed at him.

"Taehyung! How dare you waltz in here when you were so late!"

"Only by a few minutes," He replied, taking his seat next to Jungkook and placing a kiss on his cheek. The teacher rolled her eyes, simply writing off her annoyances and beginning her lesson. Jungkook glanced at his boyfriend with worry and took his hand with a pout. "I thought we agreed you'd try and make it to class on time," he said.

"I knoooooow and I'm sorry, something came up!" Jungkook stuck his tongue out at him as Taehyung laid himself against his chest while gazing up at him with his puppy dog eyes. The younger rolled his eyes but still grinned. "I'll try to make it on time."

Spoiler: He didn't make it on time. The week persisted like this, but with more absentees to come. It got to the point where Taehyung had skipped out on lunch with everyone and it made Jungkook's heart hurt. Did he not want to see him? He was late to nearly every class they had together. Was Tae late to all his lessons or just the ones he had with Jungkook? These thoughts clouded the freshman's mind throughout the week and even during track practice, where he usually thrived.

Though he was one of the younger members of the team, Jungkook was quickly rising through the ranks to where if the captain was absent, most would look to him for advice. Jungkook seemed to excel at whatever he took on, earning him the name 'The Golden Maknae'. A lot of people wanted him to join their clubs or teams since they knew he was a guaranteed win, but for now Jungkook was sticking with track.

"All good there, Kook?" Jungkook's trackmate, Felix asked. He was a recent transfer from Australia, but his Korean was nearly perfect (give or take a few moments) and he was a pure joy to be around. Jungkook rolled out into a starfish position on the field, as everyone around him casually did their stretches.

"Sigh, yes."

"You just said sigh, I don't think you're okay." The older student groaned in agreement, then rolled onto his stomach. "Is it Taehyung?"

"How'd you guess?"

"You two didn't eat lunch together and lately people haven't been seeing you in the hallways together. Everyone thinks you broke up." Jungkook gasped and instantly sat up to shake his head.