In Each Other's Shoes...(Taekook)
3. Soul swap
Taehyung woke up in a luxurious Baroque style bedroom with large crystal chandelier hanging above him.
He pulled his blankets aside and got up from the bed. Walking to the full length window, he stared out the golden panes in confusion.
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
(Where's Jungkook? )
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*Shook his head to clear up his confusion and tried to recall the events over the last two days.*
He didn't know Jungkook. It could be said that they only met yesterday or, to be more specific, they couldn't help but get to know each other that night.
That night, he was doing his evening studies. The teacher had ended class a little later and he also commuted by walking. Afraid that his grandmother would be worried, he took a shortcut to head home.
Although there were not many people on this road, there were streetlights so it wasn't too scary.
Taehyung
*Walking hurriedly*
But on his way back, Taehyung encountered a tall man dressed in black with a black mask and hat that was pulled down especially low. The man's gaze appeared to be a little flustered and he carried a black bag that looked like it was used for crimes.
Jungkook
*walking hurriedly*
Taehyung was a weak boy. Meeting someone like this, he was naturally frightened and wanted to escape.
In the end, after making way for the man a car rushed over and hit them both.
Taehyung
*Stumbled back and fell down*
Taehyung
*Shocked to see the man.*
Afterwards, Taehyung watched himself get knocked to the ground and screamed.
At that moment, he was in disbelief. How could he see his own face without the use of a mirror?!
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*Touched his face. Warm. He wasn't dead. Then he felt a mask, a cap and a big backpack.......*
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
(This - No way! )
The "Taehyung" before him quickly pushed his face closer and they stared at each other trying to see their appearance using the other's eyes.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*Looking with wide eyes*
Despite the presence of streetlights, the sky had darkened significantly and the two couldn't see anything. However, they felt that they could only accept the truth that was placed before them.
Their souls--had been exchanged.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
👈The "Taehyung" before him opened his mouth.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
My name is Jungkook, you are?
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
👉The "Jungkook" on the other end hesitated.
He was still in disbelief. After hesitating for a while, he warily replied.
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
He-hello, I-I'm Taehyung.
The two once again looked at each other in confusion before proceeding to address the problem that they are faced with.
Jungkook didn't want to go home and Taehyung couldn't go home like this.
After the two discussed, Jungkook followed Taehyung back to Taehyung's home.
Taehyung's place was a two bedroom and one living room house that was simple but very warm.
After greeting the grandmother, they took turns to shower and spent the night together sharing the bed.
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*Couldn't sleep the entire night*
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*Was calm and instantly fell asleep.*
The next day, Jungkook went to class as per usual but just as he arrived, he was kicked out by his teacher who claimed that he was a stranger and not a student of his class.
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*Stared at his black clothing and fiercely pinched his own face.*
Finally, he realised that his current identity as Jungkook was not just a dream, but reality.
He was usually a good student who never skipped his classes and this time was no exception.
Taehyung rushed home and pulled away Jungkook who was playing chess downstairs with an old man.
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*He was now In Jungkook's body and he was particularly strong so pulling his own body away as like pulling off a small leaf.*
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*Pushed Jungkook into his class and ran to wait by the school gates until school had ended.*
It was a Friday and school ended early but he didn't dare to move. He had forgotten to ask his grandmother for money for his breakfast and his grandmother probably gave the money to Jungkook. He was very hungry but he didn't dare leave as he was afraid that Jungkook would skip class.
For some reason, despite only saying a few words to this person, that person gave him a very unreliable impression.
Jungkook also didn't let down his expectations.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*Grumpy*
When he was still in school, he hated it. After finally graduating from college, he was once again forced to attend school.
Before the morning classes had ended, Jungkook had already climbed the wall to escape.
Although his body was small and not very strong, it was agile and flexible.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*He escaped in the morning and returned in the afternoon.*
He had originally wanted to go straight home but he suddenly remembered that, this morning, his body had said that he would pick him up. Helpless, he couldn't leave his body behind.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*And so, he come back to school.*
Unexpectedly, his body was really waiting for him at the school gates.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*Looking at his own body with a unbelievable look.*
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*waiting on the sidelines patiently*
That timid, dejected look actually made him feel a little defeated.
The guard at the school gates recognised Taehyung's face, Taehyung was often bullied and was saved several times by the old guard.
He saw the black clothed young man drop "Taehyung" off to school and the moment he saw "Taehyung" come out, he immediately greeted him.
Guard
Taehyung, your brother is here. He waited for you all day afraid that you would be bullied.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
(Wait- the whole day?!)
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*Felt a little embarrassed.*
Although the guard may not know this but he knew why that kid is waiting there the whole time - he was afraid that he would skip class.
When he looked at himself in the mirror today, he felt that the child looked very cute and charming. Looking up at his own tall body, it was as if he saw something deep inside him; a small shadow in the corner looking at him pitifully.
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
*His sense of guilt grew stronger and his heart was moved.*
Jungkook (Taehyung's body)
Come let's have some fun......*hold his hands*
Taehyung (Jungkook's body)
*look at him and blink innocently* O...Okay...
Using the money he took when he left home, he treated Taehyung and taught him how to spend money and have fun.
Everything Jungkook had done, Taehyung had not. He didn't know how much it costed and just blindly followed.
The two went to play and have fun.
The two played until seven or eight o'clock, until Jungkook's pockets only had the fifteen dollars of food money Taehyung's grandma had given him. He fiddled with the crumpled notes and left it inside his trouser pockets.
Once they had played enough and their hearts had recovered, it was time for them to discuss how to address the issue of the soul swap.
Bootiful Momo
My poor baby 🥺
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