The Red String Of Fate | tk

Chapter 26: Balance

"He was saying he has to go out. Kept mumbling how his rights are not given to him." Hoseok says. Jeongguk stops himself from smiling. He could imagine Taehyung saying that with his cute angry face.

But what happened last night still needs to be discussed between them and he is sure Taehyung won't bring it up.

"Did he leave yet?" Jeongguk asks.

"No." Hoseok says.

"Okay. You can leave." And they all do.

Seokjin smiles at Taehyung when he appears from the hallway, fixing his jacket, ready to leave for shelter house.

He didn't even go to that particular hallway. Seokjin gave him a warm comforter and a floor mattress in Seokjin's own small maid room. He slept good.

"I'll get going. Have someone inform Jeongguk that I left because I don't want to." Taehyung says. "I'll go with any of the guard."

Then they all are appearing, looks like the meeting is over.

"Take someone with you." Seokjin suggests.

"Shelter house?" Jimin asks as he approaches them. Taehyung nods.

"I'll come with you if you want." Jimin says. Taehyung shakes his head.

"Why do I want to piss him off by going alone?" Taehyung says. Jimin and Seokjin chuckle.

"You can't leave alone." Seokjin says as he prepares whatever he is preparing. Looks tasty.

"I know. I'll take the previous guard." Taehyung sighs.

"I'll drop you." It's Jeongguk. Taehyung turns immediately and then back, doesn't give him a glance again.

"Let's go." Jeongguk says but Taehyung keeps seated. Seokjin quietly peels the fruits and Jimin helps him.

"I don't want to go." Taehyung replies. He hears Jeongguk sigh.

"Taehyung." Jeongguk utters. Taehyung rests his head on the counter, looks at Jimin's arm as it's in his line of view.

"I wasn't asking. Let's go." Jeongguk says. Taehyung closes his eyes.

Taehyung starts humming a tune. Jeongguk sighs. He forgot how stubborn Taehyung can be. He looks at Seokjin, gives him the same cold look and steps away.

"Fine. Sanghoon will take you." Jeongguk says and Taehyung gets up immediately.

"Awesome." Taehyung mumbles and walks towards the door, Jeongguk follows him.

Jimin and Seokjin chuckles a little as they look at eachother.

"You were at fault. Admit it." Jeongguk says as the two are walking towards the parking.

"Yeah. I was. I always am." Taehyung mumbles.

"Who's the guy?" Taehyung asks. Jeongguk gestures the Sunghoon guy to take out the car.

"I wanted to do it. It was fun. Seeing you like this is fun. There, happy? I did it on purpose." Taehyung says.

"I know. Why would you?" Jeongguk asks.

"Because it irks me. Makes me want to fucking scream." Taehyung says and Jeongguk frowns.

"Why are you so concerned about him?" Jeongguk asks.

"I want to be his friend. You won't let me. You hate him but I don't. Why do I have to not talk to him because of your childishness?" Taehyung exclaims.

"Childishness?" Jeongguk raises his eyebrow. "What lies did he feed you?"

"None." Taehyung says.