The Hating Game ( TAEKOOK ) Short Story
Episode 1: The Invitation
The wedding of the year was set to take place at an extravagant resort in Seoul
And everyone who was anyone had been invited
Among the honored guests were Taehyung and Jungkook
Two people who—despite knowing each other for years—couldn’t stand to be in the same room without hurling insults
PARK JIMIN
(Bounced on his feet as he called Taehyung) Tae! You got your invitation, right?
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Sighed dramatically) Yes, Jiminie. But please tell me I won’t have to see him there
PARK JIMIN
Him? Who ? (asked innocently, already knowing who Taehyung meant)
KIM TAEHYUNG
Jeon Jungkook, obviously. That man is a menace, ( huffed) The way he acts so smug, like he knows everything—it drives me insane
Meanwhile, Jungkook was having a similar conversation with Yoongi
JEON JUNGKOOK
Taehyung’s coming, huh?(twirling his phone between his fingers)
MIN YOONGI
(Smirked) You sound excited
JEON JUNGKOOK
Excited? Please. The only thing exciting about Taehyung is how dramatic he gets. If I wanted to be entertained, I’d watch a K-drama
Little did they know, this wedding would be the catalyst that changed everything between them
ME
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Episode 2: The First Encounter
Breathtaking—white sand beaches, infinity pools, and a ballroom that could host royalty
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Stepped into the lobby, his eyes scanned the room, searching for familiar faces)
The first one he found was Jungkook’s
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Leaning against the bar, sipping a cocktail, looking effortlessly)
JEON JUNGKOOK
(His gaze met Taehyung’s, and a slow smirk curled on his lips)
JEON JUNGKOOK
Taehyung, what a surprise. I thought you’d be too busy basking in your own magnificence to attend
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Scoffed) Oh please, Jungkook. I came to support my friends. Unlike you, I don’t attend events just to inflate my ego
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Placed a hand over his heart mockingly) I’m hurt. Truly
Their usual bickering had begun, drawing amused glances from their friends
KIM SEOK JIN
(Chuckled) I swear, these two should just get married and be done with it
KIM NAMJOON
(smirked) Or at least admit they’re in love
ME
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Episode 3: The Setup
Jimin, Hoseok, and Yoongi sat in a circle near the hallway
PARK JIMIN
We’re making them fall in love, (rubbing his hands together like an evil mastermind)
JUNG HO SEOK
(Grinned, already invested) I love a good scheme
MIN YOONGI
This is going to be a disaster. But I’m in
The plan was simple—make Jungkook believe that Taehyung had secret feelings for him and vice versa. It was a classic trick, but with two people as stubborn as Taehyung and Jungkook, it was bound to be entertaining
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Sitting In the couch )
PARK JIMIN
(Plopped down beside him with a dramatic sigh)
PARK JIMIN
Ugh, Tae, you’re so lucky
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Raised an eyebrow) What did I do this time?
PARK JIMIN
You have someone who is completely head over heels for you and you don’t even notice
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Frowned) What? Who?
PARK JIMIN
(Smirked) Oh, come on. You’re seriously that oblivious?
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Sat up straight) Wait, are you serious? Who likes me?
PARK JIMIN
(Shrugged casually) I’m not saying anything. But if you pay attention, I think you’ll notice
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Narrowed his eyes, suddenly suspicious) Jimin, if you’re messing with me—
PARK JIMIN
I would never , (gasped hand over his heart) Just… think about it
Meanwhile, Hoseok was working his magic on Jungkook in the near dining hall
JUNG HO SEOK
You know kook (his tone casual)Taehyung’s been acting weird lately
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Paused mid-sip) Weird how?
JUNG HO SEOK
( feigning deep thought) Like… I don’t know, distracted? Like he’s got something on his mind. Or someone
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Frowned) Someone?
JUNG HO SEOK
(Nodded solemnly) I’m pretty sure he’s crushing on someone, but he won’t admit it
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Snorted, rolling his eyes) Yeah, right. Taehyung would just say it if he liked someone
JUNG HO SEOK
(Shrugged) Maybe. Or maybe he’s hiding it because he’s scared
JEON JUNGKOOK
(Scoffed, but a flicker of something unreadable crossed his face before he turned away)
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