14. Adonis fell from his pedestal
Kim Taehyung
*Steadied his mind and started to play. The magnificent and intense sound of the piano quickly filled the entire music room. *
Taehyung had started to learn the piano in elementary school. The main purpose was to cultivate his character and develop an additional skill; he never thought of being a professional musician. So, after passing grade 10 in his first year of high school, he did not seek to further his ability. Typically, he just played for fun or as a hobby.
But this level of skill was already sufficient. Taehyung kept his back straight and chin slightly lifted as his slender and steady fingers danced over the keys at a dazzling speed.
Every once in a while, he would lift his eyes to take a quick glance at the sheet music before lowering them to the piano keys once more. His serious and focused profile looked even more handsome than usual and when he played the parts with intense and heavy chords, his slender and small body seemed to emit a power that could make hearts tremble…
The air between Taehyung and Jungkook seemed to be warmed by the setting sun.
Jeon Jungkook
*Watched silently from the side, pretending not to notice that Taehyung intentionally rubbed lightly against his thigh each time he pressed and released the foot pedal.*
Jeon Jungkook
(He isn’t even well-behaved when playing the piano, is his butt itching?) *found it funny and shifted so he was sitting closer to Taehyung.*
The two boys’ thighs became tightly pressed together, their heat melding through the trousers of their school uniforms. Taehyung looked intently at the sheet music as though he had not noticed at all. But his ears turned redder and redder, completely revealing his inner heart that would not remain calm.
Kim Taehyung
(Tal, talisman, what are you doing? Sticking this close together is gay, ah! )
In this atmosphere which could be said to be very suggestive, Taehyung replayed this piece several times. The first few playthroughs had wrong notes, sometimes more and sometimes less, but the last time he was able to play it perfectly all in one go. If he could maintain this level of performance without the sheet music, he would be able to confidently go on stage.
The final note was still quavering slightly in the air. Taehyung was calm on the surface, but in his heart he was already giving himself continuous rounds of applause!
Jeon Jungkook
*Looked at the expression on Tae’s face that was 80 percent plain clouds and light winds and 20 percent self-satisfied, and could not stop himself from smiling.*
Kim Taehyung
*Turned his head to glance at Jungkook and pretended to ask modestly* “I didn’t play too badly, right?”
Kim Taehyung
(Quickly, say it was very good! Praise me! )
Jeon Jungkook
*Seemed to see through Tae’s little act. His eyes curved slightly and he said* “You played especially well.”
After saying this, Jungkook began to applaud.
Jeon Jungkook
*He raised his hands and clapped then lowered them and clapped again, explaining* “This is an ovation.”
Kim Taehyung
“Thank you for your praise.” Being praised so highly, *He was very happy and his vanity was fully satisfied, his little tail sticking straight up to the heavens.*
Kim Taehyung
*He pointed to himself with his thumbs and, with an irrepressible smile tugging at the corner of his lips, said*
Kim Taehyung
“I’ll play and sing you a song as thanks. Pick any popular song. Hyung knows everything.”
Jeon Jungkook
“Okay.” * nodded, thinking, Your preferences are pretty broad.*
A melody carrying a hint of melancholy slowly rang out.
Kim Taehyung
*After he finished playing the prelude, Taehyung cleared his throat and began to sing* “Only the piano is left to accompany me as I play for a day…”
He had never undergone dedicated vocal training, but people who play musical instruments have good pitch, and Taehyung also had a naturally good voice. It was deep, sonorous, and very youthful, so his singing voice was very pleasant to listen to.
Kim Taehyung
~The sleeping cello, silent and old…..
As he sang to this point, Jungkook suddenly also started to sing along with him.
Jeon Jungkook
~I think you have already expressed it very clearly. I understand, and I also know…..
Kim Taehyung
*Froze for a moment. His eyes widened and he turned his head to stare at Jungkook with a complicated expression on his face. His hands that were playing the accompaniment also stopped.*
Jeon Jungkook
*Stopped singing after he finished this verse. Gazing at Taehyung with a pair of deep, dark eyes, he said with a flirtatious tone* “You continue.”
Kim Taehyung
“Classmate Jungkook.”
Kim Taehyung
*One corner of Tae’s mouth twitched to reveal a rather mocking smile, just like Jungkook’s on the day he looked at Tae’s 15-mark elementary school student-quality paper exactly that same smile.*
Kim Taehyung
“You sing this far off key. Do your fangirls know?”
Jeon Jungkook
*Wanted to be angry but he also wanted to laugh.*
Jeon Jungkook
*He was at a loss for words and needed a moment before he could open his mouth to ask* “Do you think this is the important part?”
Kim Taehyung
“It has to be, Yaah!” *Replied like he didn’t care about his life or death.*
Kim Taehyung
(Finally, the tables have turned in one elegant round! Didn’t this Adonis keep pressing me down in every way in which he did better?) *With a delighted and carefree heart*
Kim Taehyung
*Continued the song. Not only was his little tail sticking straight up to the heavens, but it was now also swaying from side to side in immense self-satisfaction. It could be said that it was very much asking for a beating. *
When Taehyung finished singing, there were still a few minutes left until this last self-study period ended. The two left the music room, locked the door, and were able to rush to the cafeteria a step before their classmates swarmed in like hungry wolves to sweep it clean of food. They got their meals, found a table, and ate sitting across from one another.
The Adonis who had previously radiated light from head to toe had now, because he was revealed to be tone deaf, fallen from his pedestal in a very hilarious way. Tae’s festering jealousy was now completely soothed and in an instant the Jungkook who had seemed so irksome before was now much more pleasing to the eye.
Kim Taehyung
*Prodded Jungkook’s leg with his foot under the table and looked at Jungkook’s handsome face. As he absorbed Yang energy, he commented* “I noticed that you are quite handsome.”
Jeon Jungkook
*Stretched out his leg and hooked it around Tae’s calf. Raising an eyebrow, he asked* “You just noticed?”
Kim Taehyung
*Picked up a piece of red braised pork and ate it with relish. He uncomfortably retracted his calf and said* “I noticed these past few days.”
Jeon Jungkook
*Stared attentively at Tae’s moist red lips. He composed himself and said* “I noticed that you were good-looking as soon as you transferred in.”
Kim Taehyung
“I admire your frankness.” *happily accepted this praise and wagged his little tail that had finally stretched to outer space.*
Kim Taehyung
*Не boasted happily* “I think I’m good-looking too, both handsome and adorable.”
Jeon Jungkook
(Is he acting cute to me, or…?) *His heart was stirred.*
Jeon Jungkook
*The hand clenching his chopsticks was suddenly itchy. He really wanted to pull Taehyung into his arms and squeeze him thoroughly! *
In the middle of the cafeteria with people coming and going, Jungkook took a deep breath and forced himself to be calm.
The next day was Saturday.
The second-year students of this boarding school only got Sundays off on weekends. They still had to attend school on Saturday but did not have to attend the evening self-study class, so they could get out of school comparatively earlier.
During the last self-study period, Taehyung dragged Jungkook to the music room to practice piano.
Jeon Jungkook
*Sat on the piano bench and played with his phone. He was very satisfied with this way of skipping class.*
After school on Saturdays ended, students were free to come and go through the school gates as they pleased.
Kim Taehyung
*Vaguely remembered that in the past, when school was let out on Saturdays, Jungkook, Hoseok, and some other students would call all their friends to go out and have fun. They would then spend Saturday evening and all of Sunday off-campus and go straight to class on their return Monday mornings. *
The moment he thought of Jungkook leaving after class ended and being unable to see him all night and for all the next day, anxiety gripped Tae’s heart. He had been struggling with this dilemma since morning.
Kim Taehyung
*He considered going home for the duration, but only heaven knew whether there would be ghosts at home or on route. Even if the situation at home was better than in the dorm, the difference between a house with one ghost and a house with sixteen ghosts was the difference between being scared half to death and being scared straight to death.*
Kim Taehyung
*Besides, at home there would be only one person: him. If an emergency situation occurred, he would not have anyone he could call for help. *
Taehyung also thought about inviting several guys to stay out all night. If there were a lot of people around, he wouldn’t be nearly as afraid even if he saw a ghost. But first off, he had only transferred here a bit over a month ago and his personality was not especially sociable.
Consequently, he did not have classmates with whom he was particularly close, and didn’t even know to whom he could turn. Second, if he were to go out to play for so long, would he still do his homework? Would he still go to class on Monday
Kim Taehyung
(But, surely I can’t follow Jungkook home either? That would be too out of the blue…) *frowned, looking troubled as he practiced piano.*
Kim Taehyung
*From time to time, he would steal a glance at Jungkook.*
As Taehyung was sneaking another glance, Jungkook lsuddenly ruffled his hair and asked.
Jeon Jungkook
“Am I especially handsome today?”
Kim Taehyung
*Went silent in his awkwardness* “……”
Jeon Jungkook
“What’s up with you today?” *asked in amusement.*
Jeon Jungkook
“If you have something to say, just say it.”
Kim Taehyung
*Pursed his lips and chose to beat around the bush, asking* “Are you going home for the weekend today?”
Jeon Jungkook
“I’m going. Are you not?”
Kim Taehyung
“Last month, my dad was temporarily transferred overseas for work,” *said bitterly.*
Kim Taehyung
“My mom is out of town, too.”
Jeon Jungkook
*Suddenly felt that he understood better why, when Taehyung transferred, he had worn a sour expression every day.*
Evidently it was from suddenly being sent to boarding school and being unable to adapt to communal living.
Jeon Jungkook
*Raised a brow and asked* “So you’ll be staying in the dorm room by yourself the next two days?”
Kim Taehyung
“I don’t know yet. Maybe I’ll go home and live by myself, it’s just that the house hasn’t been cleaned in a while…” *raised his eyes and swiftly took in Jungkook’s expression.*
Kim Taehyung
*He asked in a casual tone* “Where do you live?”
Jeon Jungkook
*Smiled slightly, He lowered his head and continued to play with his phone before answering.* “On Namsan Street.”
Kim Taehyung
*Continued his ploy to cozy up to Jungkook.* “The neighborhood Nanshan Street is in is quite good. My parents went there two years ago to look at houses and almost bought one, but after giving it some thought, they decided they weren’t sure if they would end up moving there. Rather than risk the house staying empty, they let it go.”
Jeon Jungkook
*Eyes lit up and he said* “Then we almost became neighbors.”
Kim Taehyung
“What a coincidence,” *continued making small talk.*
Kim Taehyung
“Then does your family of three live there together?”
Jeon Jungkook
“That’s right,”
Jeon Jungkook
*He looked with an all-knowing gaze at Tae’s ears that had gone slightly red out of nervousness and spoke every word calculatedly* “But they are busy with work, so it’s usually just me at home.”
Kim Taehyung
*Opened his mouth and was about to say something when the bell rang, dismissing everyone from school.*
Kim Taehyung
*Packed up his sheet music dejectedly, deeply regretting that he had not made friends with Jungkook from the start. If their relationship was better, it would not be this difficult for him to open his mouth now! *
Jeon Jungkook
*Leaned against the piano with his hands in his pant pockets as he observed with interest the ever-changing expressions on Tae’s face. *
Kim Taehyung
(In sum, I’ll just have to go and hang out with him tonight and stay as long as I can!) *he thought.*
Kim Taehyung
*With a thick skin, he exercised his talent at behaving like a sticky cake and asked* “Are you going out with friends tonight?”
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Comments
Moonlight
Then why do you think he is letting you stick to him?
2025-01-27
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Moonlight
I feel for you Tae 🥲
2025-01-27
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Moonlight
He is just unintentionally cute
2025-01-27
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