Jeon Jungkook had always been known as the bad boy of the campus. With his cold demeanor, sharp tongue, and constant involvement in fights, people learned to steer clear of him. He was tall, intimidating, and had an air of danger about him. His temper was legendary, and his fists were quick to follow. What people didn't know, however, was the loneliness that gnawed at his heart. Coming from a wealthy family, Jungkook had everything anyone could ever want-except for the one thing he needed most: love. He lost his mother at a young age, and his father, though rich and successful, was distant, always too busy with work to care for his son. As a result, Jungkook grew up without warmth, without guidance, and without the ability to let anyone in.
Kim Taehyung was the polar opposite. Quiet, gentle, and always with his head down, he tried to go unnoticed at university. He came from what looked like the perfect family-wealth, prestige, and endless expectations. His parents, however, were strict and demanding, always pushing him to be the best version of himself. But their version of "best" didn't align with who Taehyung truly was. He was tired of living up to their standards, of carrying the burden of their expectations, and of being someone he wasn't. He had no one to confide in, no one who truly understood him, and the constant bullying at campus only made it worse. Every day was a struggle, and Taehyung felt like he was suffocating under the pressure.
As their bond deepened, they realized that together, they could heal the wounds they both carried. Jungkook slowly learned to let go of his anger, finding solace in Taehyung's quiet strength. And Taehyung, no longer feeling suffocated by the expectations of his family, began to find his own path, with Jungkook by his side.
In a world that had been so cruel to both of them, they found comfort in each other-two broken souls mending each other's wings.
Jeongguk, as any normal student would, has a crush on the university's popular boy, who unfortunately is a fuck boy.
But for a matter of fact, he does not care.
The all-popular Kim Taehyung does not believe in love, thus, never bothered noticing him or anyone in particular. His peer group is very reserved and compact, as is his heart. The only existences that has ever mattered to him are his family, mostly his mother. Rest all are either means of his pleasure or they are nothing. Apparently, Jeongguk belongs to the second category.
All this time, Jeongguk has wanted to catch just one glimpse of his crush's attention. But each encounter between Taehyung and him has a polar different conversations.
Until one day...
Who knew a day would come when Kim Taehyung would be chasing after the 'ugly' Jeon Jeongguk, who he thought never existed.
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top!Tae
bottom!Gguk
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🍂 started: 30th Apr 2021
🍂 completed: 3rd June 2023