Oh No, I Think I Fell for My Nemesis!
An Unexpected Reunion
The bustling city lights flickered outside the window as Taehyung Kim sighed, sinking into the couch of his new apartment.
Graduation had been a whirlwind, and now he found himself in the heart of Seoul, ready to start a new chapter of his life.
The apartment was cozy, with just enough space for two, and Taehyung was looking forward to sharing it with his new roommate.
His phone buzzed, and he picked it up to see a text from Jimin, his best friend.
Park Jimin
How’s the new place? Settling in okay?
Kim Taehyung
Yeah, it’s nice. Just waiting for my roommate to show up. Should be any minute now.
Park Jimin
Excited to meet him?
Kim Taehyung
More like nervous. What if he’s a weirdo?
Jimin’s reply came quickly, accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Park Jimin
You’ll be fine, Tae. Just be your charming self.
Kim Taehyung
*about to respond*
Kim Taehyung
*Hear the front door creak open*
Kim Taehyung
*Smoothing out shirt*
Kim Taehyung
*Ready to greet new roommate*
Kim Taehyung
*Smile freeze on his face*
Standing in the doorway, looking equally shocked, was none other than Jeon Jungkook.
They exclaimed in unison.
Jeon Jungkook
*Recovered first*
Jeon Jungkook
*Smirk forming on lips*
Jeon Jungkook
Well, well, well.
Jeon Jungkook
If it isn’t my favorite rival.
Jeon Jungkook
This should be interesting. 😏
Kim Taehyung
*Eyes narrowed*
Kim Taehyung
Don’t think I’m happy about this either.
Kim Taehyung
How did this even happen?
Jeon Jungkook
*Tossing bag onto the couch*
Jeon Jungkook
I guess fate has a twisted sense of humor.
Jeon Jungkook
Looks like we’re stuck with each other.
Kim Taehyung
*Groaned internally*
After rejecting Jungkook’s heartfelt confession in high school, their relationship had turned sour.
Yup Jungkook had proposed Taehyung.
Bickering and competition had become the norm between them, and now they were going to live under the same roof?
Jeon Jungkook
*moving around the apartment with ease*
Jeon Jungkook
I call dibs on the bedroom with the bigger window.
Kim Taehyung
But don’t think I’ll make it easy for you.
A sound that used to make Taehyung’s heart skip a beat.
Now, it only fueled his determination to outshine Jungkook in every way.
Jeon Jungkook
Wouldn’t expect anything less from you, Tae.
Taehyung’s phone buzzed again.
It was a video call from Jimin, and Taehyung answered, eager to vent about the situation.
Jimin’s face appeared on the screen, a cheerful smile on his lips.
Park Jimin
Hey, Tae! How’s the new—
Park Jimin
*saw Jungkook in the background*
Park Jimin
You two are roommates?
Kim Taehyung
Can you believe my luck?
Park Jimin
*Burst out laughing*
Park Jimin
This is going to be epic.
Park Jimin
Just don’t kill each other, okay?
Jeon Jungkook
*Leaned into the frame*
Jeon Jungkook
*Flashing a grin*
Jeon Jungkook
No promises.
Before Taehyung could retort, another voice called out from the hallway.
Kim Namjoon
Tae! Jungkook! Are you guys home?
It was Namjoon, Taehyung’s older brother, followed by Kim Seokjin, Jungkook’s best friend.
Kim Namjoon
*Entered the apartment*
Kim Seokjin
*Entered the apartment*
Kim Seokjin
*Carrying boxes of takeout food*
Kim Namjoon
*Carrying boxes of takeout food*
Kim Namjoon
We brought dinner.
Kim Namjoon
*Setting the boxes on the kitchen counter*
Kim Seokjin
*Setting the boxes on the kitchen counter*
Kim Namjoon
*Looking between Taehyung and Jungkook*
Kim Namjoon
*Knowing smile on his face*
Kim Namjoon
I see you’ve met your new roommate.
Kim Seokjin
This is going to be fun to watch.
Kim Taehyung
*Rolling his eyes*
Kim Taehyung
Just what I needed—an audience.
As they sat down to eat, the tension between Taehyung and Jungkook was palpable.
Kim Namjoon
*Exchanging amused glances with Jin*
Kim Seokjin
*Exchanging amused glances with Namjoon*
Kim Seokjin
*Clearly enjoying the situation*
Kim Namjoon
*Clearly enjoying the situation*
The conversation flowed easily among the friends, though Taehyung and Jungkook kept their exchanges brief and pointed.
Midway through dinner, the doorbell rang.
Taehyung got up to answer it, revealing Yoongi and J-Hope on the other side.
Min Yoongi
*Eyes lit up as he saw Jimin on the video call*
Jhope
*Gaze lingered a little too long on Yoongi*
Kim Taehyung
Hope, Yoongi! Come in.
Kim Taehyung
*Stepping aside to let them in*
Kim Taehyung
We’re having a little welcome dinner.
The evening passed with laughter and stories, but beneath the surface, unspoken feelings simmered.
Kim Taehyung
*Watching Jungkook out of the corner of his eye*
Kim Taehyung
*Remembering the boy who once confessed his love*
Could they ever move past their rivalry?
As the night drew to a close, and their friends started to leave, Taehyung and Jungkook were left alone in the apartment.
Kim Taehyung
*Glancing at Jungkook*
Jeon Jungkook
*Is busy unpacking his thing*
Kim Taehyung
This doesn’t change anything.
Jeon Jungkook
*Looking up*
Jeon Jungkook
*Serious expression on his face*
Jeon Jungkook
No, it doesn’t.
Jeon Jungkook
"But maybe... it could." *in mind*
Kim Taehyung
*Didn’t respond*
Kim Taehyung
*Turning away to head to his room*
Kim Taehyung
*Closed the door behind him*
Taehyung couldn’t shake the feeling that living with Jungkook was going to be more challenging—and more interesting—than he had ever imagined.
Clash and Compromise
The first week living together was anything but smooth.
Taehyung and Jungkook clashed over the smallest things, from the way the dishes were arranged to who got to control the TV remote.
Their arguments were frequent and often loud, but there was an underlying current of tension that neither could ignore.
Kim Taehyung
*Stand by the sink*
Kim Taehyung
*Scrubbing the last of the plates*
Jeon Jungkook
*Frowned at the way the dishes were stacked in the drying rack*
Jeon Jungkook
Tae, why do you always arrange the plates like this?
Jeon Jungkook
They should go this way.
Jeon Jungkook
*Demonstrating his preferred arrangement*
Kim Taehyung
*Hands still soapy*
Kim Taehyung
What’s wrong with the way I do it?
Kim Taehyung
My way maximizes space.
Jeon Jungkook
But it makes it harder to grab the plates when you need them.
Kim Taehyung
Maybe if you’d wash the dishes more often, I wouldn’t have to get so creative.
Jeon Jungkook
*Raising an eyebrow*
Jeon Jungkook
Oh, is that so?
Jeon Jungkook
Because I remember someone saying they didn’t mind doing the dishes if it meant avoiding your TV remote wars.
Kim Taehyung
Fine, you can have your way.
Kim Taehyung
Just don’t complain when the dishes are still wet.
Clash and Compromise
One morning, Taehyung awoke to the sound of loud music blaring from the living room.
Kim Taehyung
*Rubbing his eyes as he stumbled out of his room*
Kim Taehyung
*found Jungkook doing push-ups*
Kim Taehyung
*out of trance after hearing loud music*
Jungkook's phone blasting a workout playlist.
Kim Taehyung
Could you keep it down?
Kim Taehyung
*Voice groggy*
Kim Taehyung
Some of us are trying to sleep.
Jeon Jungkook
*Looking up*
Jeon Jungkook
It’s 8 a.m., Tae. Time to get up and be productive.
Kim Taehyung
Not all of us are morning people.
Kim Taehyung
And turn that down. We have neighbors.
Jeon Jungkook
*Rolling his eyes but complied*
Jeon Jungkook
*Lowering the volume*
Jeon Jungkook
You’re so grumpy in the morning.
Kim Taehyung
*Ignoring the comment*
Kim Taehyung
*Can’t help but glance at Jungkook, who had resumed his workout*
There was something undeniably captivating about the way Jungkook moved, but Taehyung quickly shook the thought from his mind.
The day continued in a similar fashion, with small arguments peppered throughout
Kim Taehyung
*Is exhausted*
Kim Taehyung
*Collapsed on the couch*
Kim Taehyung
*Flicking through channels in search of something to watch*
Jeon Jungkook
*Plopped down beside Taehyung*
Their shoulders brushing.
Jeon Jungkook
What are you watching?
Jeon Jungkook
*Reaching for the remote*
Kim Taehyung
*Held the remote out of reach*
Kim Taehyung
I’m still deciding.
Kim Taehyung
And it’s my turn to pick.
Jeon Jungkook
*Crossing his arms*
Jeon Jungkook
Fine. But no boring documentaries.
Kim Taehyung
*Find a comedy show and settled in*
Jeon Jungkook
*Relax beside Taehyung*
Despite their bickering, there was a strange sense of comfort in their proximity.
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