First Goodbye's
Taehyung woke up feeling groggy. He didn’t get much sleep, worried about his day today.
Even with his grandmother’s soothing on words he couldn’t stop his mind from racing.
He was reluctant to say goodbye to his friends. They were the only people whom he felt understood him, well as much as they could without knowing of his powers.
He would miss them, but really he’d miss his grandmother the most. She was his rock, and now he was moving to the outskirts of Taiwan. He’d become apart of a secret agent team. Who knows if he’d even get along with them.
Taehyung reluctantly got out of bed. He should probably start packing some bags seeing as he was moving today.
His father came into his room watching his son packing.
Kim Woobin
You won’t need to bring too much. We can get you more clothes and things once were there. Most of the time you’ll be wearing a uniform.
He was used to a uniform because his normal school required it. He just hoped they were ugly.
Taehyung didn’t even look at his father though. He was still angry at the man for having lied to him his whole life.
Kim Woobin
I’ll drop you off at school and you can say goodbye to your friends. Your grandmother wants to take you out for dinner just the two of you, then we’ll head to the airport to leave.
Taehyung nodded still not looking at his father.
Kim Woobin
(Sighing) I know you’re mad, but you’ll have to get over it Taehyung. You’ll be under me, and you’ll have to keep it professional.
Kim Taehyung
I just wished you would have told me, maybe then I wouldn’t have resented you so much for leaving all the time.
He had said the last part too quietly for his father to hear. I’m reality Taehyung had already forgiven his father. He didn’t want to be that family that held grudges or didn’t get along. He had a happy family life, he should be grateful, and he was.
So he had decided he’d let all his resentment go and try and build a better relationship with his father. The opportunity was presenting itself with this Academy.
Kim Woobin
I’m sorry, I wanted to. But you know now and we move on from there. I’ll give you time to pack and then we’ll head to the school.
He heard his father leaving and he continued to pack a few clothing items and books. He enjoyed reading in his free time. It almost felt like a home away from home.
He went to exist his room looking back at it once more. He had so many memories here. Sure he’d probably come back eventually, but he had no idea when that would be.
He left the room his heart heavy. But his heart also full thinking of the possibilities his life could sub come to now.
Kim Woobin
Let’s go. (Grabbing Taehyung’s suitcase and putting it in the car.)
They were leaving yet as the flight was not until 9pm. But his father always liked to be extra prepared.
They go into the car riding in silence. Taehyung was still thinking things over, but he knew he’d eventually break down and talk to his father. He wanted to give himself a little more time still.
When they made it to the school it was lunch period so everyone was already outside eating and enjoying their time. Taehyung spotted his friends sitting at their usually spot under one of the oak trees.
Kim Woobin
You can’t tell them where you’re going.
Kim Taehyung
I know. (Leaving the car.)
He walked over to his friends equal looks of surprise came into their faces.
Choi Wooshik
Well if it isn’t Mr. Kim Taehyung gracing us with his presence.
Kim Taehyung
(Rolling his eyes.) Ya ya, here I am. But I’m not staying.
Kwon Sunghwan
Wait why? Do you just not go to school anymore? (Laughing.)
Both boys sat up straight looking at their friend.
Choi Wooshik
Wait, what do you mean you’re moving? (Looking at his friend in confusion.)
Kim Taehyung
As in I’m moving and I’m not coming back and I don’t know how long I’ll be gone.
Taehyung hated this. He hated having to say goodbye, and these were his closest friends and he couldn’t even tell them why.
Both boys frowned sharing looks of confusion with each other.
Kwon Sunghwan
Is this because of all the pranks we pulled? Is your mom sending you away?
Kim Taehyung
(Sighing) It’s not that. I’m going to school abroad somewhere else. They think it’ll be good for me to get more ‘experience’. (Making quotation marks on the work experience.)
He hates lying to them. He hated lying. And it wasn’t like he hadn’t just found out his whole life was a lie. But I guess sometimes you had to lie to protect the people around you. They didn’t know about the world of powers, and maybe it was better that way.
Choi Wooshik
Well where are you going? We’ll come visit you!
He hated the look on his friends faces. Like he was just leaving them in the dust. Like he didn’t care about them.
Kim Taehyung
I’m sure we can text and FaceTime and stuff.
Kwon Sunghwan
Tae no offense but it kinda seems a little off. Are you okay? Should we be concerned?
Choi Wooshik
Are you secretly working for the mafia and they have plans to kill you and you can’t tell us?
Not the mafia but a secret agent academy yes. Though he didn’t think his life was in danger.
Kim Taehyung
I’m not in any danger and you don’t need to be concerned.
They didn’t look convinced.
Kim Taehyung
Listen, if I could tell you I would. But I need you guys to trust me and know that everything is okay, and I love you guys. And I will try my hardest to stay in contact with you.
Kwon Sunghwan
Jesus Tae, are you going into the witness protection program?
Kim Taehyung
*Basically* (Laughing inside his head at the horrible joke.)
Kim Taehyung
No, please just take my word for it. (Basically begging them.)
He didn’t need them to go snooping around. Taehyung didn’t know much about this Academy and all that came with it, but he was sure they didn’t take kindly to random people looking into them and finding out things they shouldn’t know.
Choi Wooshik
Okay, but we will expect at least a FaceTime call so we know you’re not dead. (Pointing his finger in warning at the other boy.)
Kim Taehyung
I will try. (Smiling softly) *God would he miss them.*
Kwon Sunghwan
Now give us a hug because we’re sappy like that.
Taehyung practically leapt into his arms letting the older hug him tightly. He wouldn’t cry, he wouldn’t cry. But the thoughts didn’t help and the tears started flowing.
Choi Wooshik
Hey now, none of that. We still don’t fully know what’s going on. But you know we always have you’re back.
Taehyung pulled away wiping his eyes and hugging the other. He pulled away sighing.
Kwon Sunghwan
I guess this is goodbye then. Well no not goodbye, I’m going to make it a pack that we will see each other in the future once again.
Taehyung smiled nodding. He could agree to that. He’d make sure he saw them again.
He turned away and headed back to the car his heart breaking just a little. He hated goodbyes. But he knew the worst was yet to come.
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