"You actually did it," he muttered, his tone tinged with grudging admiration.

Relief washed over you, but it was short-lived. Taehyung took the paper from you with a blank expression, his icy gaze sending shivers down your spine. He scanned the pages methodically, his silence adding to the tension thick in the air. Finally, he looked up at you, a sinister smile playing on his lips.

"So, you actually managed to get this done," Taehyung said, his voice dripping with condescension. "I must admit, I didn't think you had it in you."

"I-I did my best," you stammered, unsure of how he would react next. Just then the bell rang, indicating the start of class. 

"Don't think you're off the hook just yet," he warned. "I'll be watching you closely."

"Aish what I've gotten myself into."  You whispered to yourself as you saw him walking away.

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Later that day as you nervously walked through the crowded hallways, you accidentally bumped into Taehyung, spilling his drink. Panic coursed through your veins, and before you could even apologize, he was towering over you, a sinister grin on his face.

 Panic coursed through your veins, and before you could even apologize, he was towering over you, a sinister grin on his face

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"Well, well, well, look who we have here," Taehyung sneered, his voice dripping with venom. "The pathetic loser who can't do anything right."

You bit your lip, fighting back tears, and murmured an apology, hoping it would be enough to appease him. But Taehyung wasn't interested in forgiveness. He reveled in your fear, finding pleasure in asserting his dominance over you.

"Pathetic," he spat, his words like daggers. "You're lucky I don't throw you out right this moment."

The students around you scattered, leaving you alone to face the looming figure in front of you.

"Clean this up," Taehyung's voice cut through the silence like a sharp blade. You hesitated, unsure of how to respond. With a heavy sigh, you reached for your handkerchief and began dabbing at the coffee stains on his jacket.

As you worked in silence, the tension in the air was palpable. Taehyung watched you intently, his expression unreadable. Finally, he spoke again, his voice low and cutting.

"Do you enjoy being like this, or is this some pathetic attempt to get my attention?" His words stung, but you bit your tongue, knowing that any protest would only make things worse. You focused on your task, trying to block out his presence looming over you.

"Why are you still standing there? Don't you have anything to say for yourself?" he finally broke the silence, his tone demanding.

"I...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bump into you," you responded, keeping your eyes fixed on my task.

"You better watch where you're going next time. This jacket cost more than you'll ever make in a year," he sneered.

The words stung, and you felt a mixture of anger and helplessness wash over you. Why did he enjoy tormenting you so much?

A classmate walked up to you and asked, "Why don't you try fighting back against Taehyung? You know you can't let him push you around forever."

You sighed and looked up at her, the weight of your situation heavy in your eyes. "I wish I could, but I can't," you replied quietly. "I can't bear the consequences if things escalate."

She frowned, understanding the gravity of your predicament. "But what about your dignity? You can't let him walk all over you like this."

"You won't understand." you said and left from there.

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"Why don't you try fighting back against Taehyung?" a small voice in your head whispered. You knew you were capable of standing up for yourself. You were tired of being pushed around, tired of the name-calling and the constant fear. But then doubt crept in — what if Taehyung retaliated even harder? What if he threw you out of the university?

You closed your eyes, the images of being homeless flashing through your mind. You had nowhere else to go. You didn't have a supportive family, no close friends to rely on. If you were kicked out of the university, your future would be bleak. You didn't even have a proper job to support yourself.

As you sat there, your mind raced with all the possible outcomes of confronting Taehyung. Would he make your life a living hell? Would he ruin any chance of a future for you? These questions weighed heavily on your mind, making it difficult to even concentrate on your studies.

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