But I Still Want You S1 / Taekook Vkook

CHAPTER 27

*Taehyung's View*

In these past few months, I've tried my best to avoid Jungkook's gaze. Whenever our eyes meet, I feel disoriented. I shouldn't allow myself to think in that way about him. He's too precious to me, and I can't afford to let anything hurt him, not even in my thoughts. I'm his protector, his hyung. If I give in to such feelings, nobody would understand me—neither Kookie, nor our fellow members, our families, nor the ARMYs. I can't go down that path. Instead, I must shield him from harm.

But at that moment, I was lurking behind the door, intending to ask Jimin about something related to our studies. However, upon overhearing the conversation between Jungkook and Jimin, I couldn't stay there any longer. I retreated to the kitchen, feigning a need for water, desperately trying to regain my composure and make sense of the situation.

"Does Jungkook have feelings for Jimin? What should I do now? I've been struggling with my own emotions in order to protect him," I whispered to myself. Lost in my thoughts, I failed to notice tears trickling down my cheeks and dampening the pillow beneath me.

*Anonymous View*

A few days later, Taehyung returned from school with Jimin, and Jin couldn't help but comment, "Yah, Taehyung-ha, that color suits you a bit too well."

Jimin joined in playfully, saying, "All the girls at school had their eyes on him."

Taehyung chuckled and shared his experience, "Oh, Jimin-ah, did you see that girl with black hair and a hoodie? She's beautiful. She asked for my autograph, signature, and even a photo when she found out I'm a singer."

Yoongi, lying on the sofa and watching TV, offered a word of caution, "But you should be careful, Taehyung. Avoid taking photos with fans, especially girls; they can sometimes twist things for fake rumors."

Namjoon agreed, saying, "Yes, Yoongi is right. We should be cautious."

Jungkook chimed in with a teasing tone, '’Hyung, ever since you changed your hair to orange, it seems like you've become quite the flirt."

Taehyung blushed slightly, unsure how to respond, especially considering the conversation he had overheard between Jungkook and Jimin that night.

Jimin quickly changed the topic, asking Jungkook, "Hey, Jungkook, are you ready for your high school entrance?"

Jungkook smiled and replied, "Yeah, I'm ready." He put his phone in his pocket, approached Taehyung, and asked, "Hyung, will you come to my high school entrance?"

Taehyung's smile grew as he answered, "Oh, y-yes, of course. All of us will be there with you. You're our maknae, after all."

Few days later,

‘‘Kookie, relax, it’s not the first time when you will enter to the school.’’ Namjoon told to jungkook pating on his shoulder.

‘‘Correction, it’s not school, it’s high school, which means beautiful and sexy girls can be all around’’ Yongi said with a smirk and a teasing smile.

‘’Speacily as you are a singer, i can’t imagine how our little kookie can handel that’’ Jin said which made members lough.

Jungkook blushed and stammered, "No, hyung, not like that... it's just..."

‘‘Don't worry, Jungkookie. I'll be with you. I won't let you be alone. Fighting!’’ Taehyung said with his boxy smile and put his arm on jungkook shoulder.

"Really, hyung?" Jungkook said, looking into Taehyung's eyes, which made Taehyung feel a bit embarrassed. He quickly changed the topic, saying, "O-Okay, guys, when are we going?"

Hoseok and Jimin chimed in simultaneously, "The manager will come in a few minutes to take us in the car."

When they arrived at Jungkook's high school, Taehyung and Jungkook stepped out of the car. Taehyung was dressed in a crisp white t-shirt paired with a stylish gray jacket, while Jungkook wore his vibrant yellow school uniform.

Taehyung gently wrapped his arm around Jungkook, pulling him closer as they stepped out of the car. He leaned in and whispered softly, "You look incredibly cute in that uniform, like a radiant sunflower."

With a tender smile, Taehyung playfully pressed his forehead against Jungkook's and continued, "Our maknae is all grown up, starting high school now."

Jungkook couldn't help but blush, his smile widening as he felt a rush of warmth at Taehyung's affectionate words and actions. He playfully pinched Taehyung's stomach in response,

*Jungkook's View*

Yeah, I was right when I said that Taehyungie hyung becomes too flirtatious when he changes his hair color to orange. But this time, he flirted with me (and I liked it ♡).

When I'm with him, I feel strange, like my heart is beating too fast. I don't want him to stay far from me, but when he's touching me, even by just putting his arm on my shoulders, I feel safe. He's my safe place.

*Anonymous View*

Taehyung respectfully bowed in response, his smile reflecting his genuine affection for Jungkook and his family.

Jungkook's mom continued with a warm smile, "You know, every time I call him on the phone, Jungkook can't stop talking about you. 'Tae hyung did this,' 'Tae hyung did that.' I'm so happy that he has you by his side."

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