"Did it hurt, princess?" he asked, his voice dripping with mock concern.
I couldn't form any words, fear paralyzing my vocal cords. His face grew stern as he pulled me closer, leaving no gap between us. "I don't like to repeat myself, princess," he said, his voice now dangerously low.
When I didn't respond, his eyes darkened further. He gripped my hair tightly, forcing me to meet his gaze. The pain from his rough hold sent a sharp jolt through me, but I couldn't look away.
"Answer me," he demanded, his voice a cold whisper.
"It does," I stammered, my voice barely audible. "But why are you causing all this?"
"Why?" he chuckled darkly. "So, you have no idea what upsets me." His grip on my hair tightened, causing tears to well up in my eyes. "I told you, didn't I? You're mine. And I will do whatever it takes to make you understand that. You can smile at everyone but not me. You can talk sweetly with everyone but not me. Why, just damn why?"
I swallowed hard, my heart pounding in my chest. The room seemed to close in around me, the air thick with tension and fear. "Please," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I just need some time."
His gaze softened slightly, though his grip remained firm. "Time?" he repeated, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Time is something you don't have, princess. You need to accept this-accept us."
I closed my eyes, trying to steady my breathing. The reality of my situation crashed over me like a tidal wave. Jungkook's obsession, his relentless need to possess me, left me feeling trapped and powerless.
When I finally opened my eyes, he was still staring at me, his expression unreadable. "I... I understand," I said, my voice barely a whisper.
"Good," he replied, releasing his grip on my hair. He cupped my face gently, his thumb brushing away a tear that had escaped. "Because the sooner you accept it, the easier it will be for both of us."
"I don't care who you are. But why were you touching what's mine?"
He gazed up at the moon, its radiant glow illuminating the night sky; yet still, it couldn't compare to the brilliance in his own eyes-something a voice from the past had once whispered. A pang of longing washed over him as he remembered the gentle tug at the hem of his shirt, the subtle reminder of connection and affection that had become all too rare. But now, in the stillness of the night, it dawned on him that he stood alone once more, the warmth of companionship replaced by an unsettling solitude.
Just twelve seconds. That's all he needed from him-twelve fleeting seconds to feel something real once more.
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This was the tale of a notorious playboy, icy and indifferent, and the one who steadfastly refused to believe in the sincerity of his affections. But what if the truth about their past-a truth hidden in the shadows-came to light? Would that "someone" finally see past the façade and embrace the love laid bare before him? Or would he dismiss the playboy's heart once again, even in the face of revelations that could change everything?
In the tension of their history, love hung by a delicate thread, flanked by doubt and longing. It was a fragile dance, one that would force them both to confront their feelings, unearthing scars as well as hopes hidden beneath the surface. Ultimately, it would take more than a mere acknowledgment of the past; it would require a leap of vulnerability, immense courage, and the audacity to believe in love once more. Would they take that leap together, or would fear keep them apart forever?
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Content Warning
This story contains strong language, explicit sexual content, mature themes and situations that may be disturbing or triggering to some readers. These include: violence, sexual assault, panic attacks, self-harm, substance abuse, death, etc...