Your universe, your Kookie
Taehyung whispered under his breath
Jeon Ji Hoon
I am an alpha like you, I am handsome not beautiful.
Taehyung averted his gaze, his eyes wanting to see this man again, but his brain warning him not to.
Jeon Ji Hoon
So, why were you crying?
Ji Hoon asked, his voice gentle. Taehyung hesitated before answering
Young Taehyung
My marriage is fixed by my mother and grandfather, but I don't want to get married.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Marriage, you're hardly 20.
Taehyung corrected. Ji Hoon chuckled, unwrapping a lollipop.
Jeon Ji Hoon
I became a father at 26, and I thought that was early, but you're even younger than me.
He extended his hand, offering Taehyung a lollipop.
Young Taehyung
I don't like sweets.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Then want me to buy you a burger?
Taehyung looked at him, puzzled.
Young Taehyung
Why would you buy me anything? You don't even know me.
Ji Hoon's smile grew wider.
Jeon Ji Hoon
You're like my son, he's 13. Another 10 years, and you'll be his age. If you were my son, I'd have bought you food.
Taehyung looked down at his hands, feeling the chill in the air. He had left his condominium in his pyjamas. Ji Hoon wrapped his outer coat around Taehyung, then held his hand, putting one glove on Taehyung's left hand. Ji Hoon had his glove on his right hand, and he held Taehyung's left hand, putting both their hands in his pocket.
Taehyung's eyes widened, trying to process what had just happened. Ji Hoon smiled and said
Jeon Ji Hoon
There's a food truck nearby, they sell milk and cereals too. Let's go, rich brat, you need to eat.
Taehyung's face turned red.
Young Taehyung
You don't have money to stay at home, you were sleeping at the park. How are you going to buy me breakfast?
Jeon Ji Hoon
Then I'll buy you a simple bun, bub! Your stomach is grumbling.
Ji Hoon walked towards the food truck, holding Taehyung's right hand, with both their hands still in his pocket.
Ji Hoon handed Taehyung a steaming bowl of milk and cereals, along with a spoon. For himself, he bought a simple sandwich. The cold air stung their faces, and Taehyung could see his breath as he exhaled. Everywhere was freezing, and it was only 6:30.
Taehyung tried to give Ji Hoon some money, but he refused.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Now, I will take money from a baby? Never!
Ji Hoon said with a chuckle.
Taehyung dug into the cereal, and his eyes widened in surprise. It tasted good - simple, yet satisfying. He finished the bowl within three minutes, feeling a sense of wonder. This was his first time having a meal from outside, something not prepared by chefs or his university's expensive cafeteria or food from expensive hotels.
He had never eaten a simple cereal and milk breakfast before. His mother and grandfather would have scoffed at such a meal, saying only poor people ate like that. Maybe he had eaten cereal as a child, but he didn't remember.
Taehyung finished his cereal and looked at Ji Hoon, who was eating his sandwich with a frown. Taehyung observed the man's face, puzzled.
Young Taehyung
Isn't it good? Then eat something else
Ji Hoon's expression didn't change.
Jeon Ji Hoon
What? What are you saying? It's so good.
Taehyung's eyes narrowed.
Young Taehyung
Then why are you frowning?
Ji Hoon's face relaxed into a sheepish grin.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Oh! When I like a food, I frown, and when I don't like a food, my face looks normal.
Taehyung blinked, trying to process this weird habit.
Jeon Ji Hoon
My elder son does it too
Ji Hoon added. Taehyung's words slipped out before he could stop them.
Young Taehyung
You love your older son more, I guess.
Ji Hoon's eyes sparkled with amusement, but before Taehyung could apologize, Ji Hoon said sheepishly
Jeon Ji Hoon
Yes, I should love both of them equally, but my older one is my life, my older baby is my universe. Someday an alpha will marry him, I hope he treats my baby like his universe too.
Taehyung's eyes widened in surprise. Do all parents think like that? He had never felt love from his mother, and he didn't know where his father was after they divorced. Would his father be like this man before him, speaking of his child with such adoration?
Ji Hoon looked at Taehyung and asked
Jeon Ji Hoon
What? Want one more bowl of cereal?
Taehyung shook his head, but Ji Hoon ignored him.
Jeon Ji Hoon
You should have a full stomach always, food is love, food is everything! Can't you see how skinny you are!
He ordered another bowl, and Taehyung protested, but Ji Hoon wouldn't listen.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Listen here, kid, eat more! You're an alpha, you need to produce a pack of 12 kids.
Taehyung started coughing, shocked.
Young Taehyung
12 kids?! How many do you have?
Jeon Ji Hoon
Two, since my omega won't let me impregnate him, or else I would've had 24 kids at least.
Taehyung burst out laughing
Young Taehyung
What will you feed them then? You clearly can't feed 24 babies.
Jeon Ji Hoon
So what? Every stomach has destined food, kid! Eat a lot.
He gently caressed Taehyung's head, and Taehyung's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Ji Hoon, and his heart beat even faster. What was happening to him?
Taehyung had never experienced romantic love before. He was a rational person, and he wouldn't have love at first sight... that's what he thought till now. Plus, Ji Hoon was an alpha like him, a married one.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Don't you have to go back home?
Taehyung averted his gaze, his voice barely above a whisper.
Young Taehyung
Winter vacation is going on, and I live here alone.
Taehyung's eyes lingered on Ji Hoon, his desire to stay with this alpha man palpable. Ji Hoon, however, seemed oblivious to Taehyung's feelings.
Jeon Ji Hoon
But you need to go home and wrap yourself with warm clothes. Go, go! Wear something warm.
Taehyung hesitated, his feet rooted to the spot. He didn't want to go back home, didn't want to face his fiancée. The memory of her attempts to rape him still lingered, making his skin crawl. And he couldn't share it with anyone, couldn't reveal the dark truth. Alphas didn't get ràped, that's what society said. Who would believe him?
Taehyung's voice trembled as he whispered
Young Taehyung
I don't want to go back, I will stay here.
Ji Hoon's ears perked up, and he turned to Taehyung.
Jeon Ji Hoon
You're in your pyjamas and only have my coat. It's freezing here. And I don't have much money to buy you something... you look rich, you wouldn't like -
Young Taehyung
I have my card with me. I'll buy something.
Ji Hoon raised an eyebrow.
Jeon Ji Hoon
You earn? Is it your money?
Jeon Ji Hoon
Then it's your parents' money
Young Taehyung
Grandfather and mother's money
Ji Hoon sat beside him, holding Taehyung's hand and putting both their hands in his pocket to keep Taehyung's hand warm.
Jeon Ji Hoon
That's your elders' money, don't spend it unnecessarily.
Young Taehyung
But I need to buy some, right?
Taehyung defended himself.
Ji Hoon's expression turned thoughtful.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Yes, but you must have warm clothes at home. I get it, you don't want to go home... you're saying you live alone here, still don't want to go! Whatever the reason is, I won't force you. So come, I'll buy you clothes. Keep your elders' money for future emergencies.
Taehyung looked at Ji Hoon, his eyes like the universe, making Taehyung feel like he was floating. Taehyung gulped, his heart racing.
Young Taehyung
But you're elder too, how can I take money from you?
Jeon Ji Hoon
No issues, you can return it in the future by marrying my son.
Taehyung's face turned bright red as he realized what he had just said.
Young Taehyung
Then why would I marry your son, I am using your money. Technically, I will marry you.
He covered his face with his free hand, mortified.
Ji Hoon's laughter echoed through the park, his face thrown back in joy. Taehyung watched, mesmerized, as this stranger laughed with such abandon. It was infectious, and Taehyung found himself smiling.
Ji Hoon finally composed himself, still chuckling.
Jeon Ji Hoon
I am married for 13 years. My omega is 10 years older than me... he was the one who shooed away all other omegas from my life. He got pregnant with my older baby, Jungkook, and when I held Kookie, for the first time, I realized the meaning of my life. Kookie is my universe, kid! And I am willing to give my universe to you, which is more valuable than myself.
He winked at Taehyung, who looked away, his blush deepening.
Young Taehyung
You don't even know me
Young Taehyung
Who gives away their universe to random people?
Ji Hoon's grin was mischievous.
Jeon Ji Hoon
I don't know about others, but I felt, when I first saw you, you were made for my universe... my baby.
Young Taehyung
I am engaged.
Jeon Ji Hoon
I know! But I want you as my son-in-law.
Taehyung frowned, and Ji Hoon burst out laughing again.
Young Taehyung
You're not 1% serious, are you?
Taehyung asked, incredulous.
Young Taehyung
Are you a new adult or something?
Jeon Ji Hoon
And in which book did you read that you have to act like a grumpy, serious adult just because you're over 30? Have you read Peter Pan? Or other children's books? Those books are written by adults, not children. That's why every fairy tale story has an inner meaning. When we were younger, we didn't understand them, but as we grow up, we understand those meanings.
Taehyung listened, entranced, as Ji Hoon continued.
Jeon Ji Hoon
The almighty is an author; he writes our stories, and we are the characters written by him. His every character has a different role to play and is born with different characteristics. Not every character acts the same, or the story the almighty wrote would be boring, wouldn't it?
Taehyung's mind was a jumble of confusion. He had always prided himself on his rational thinking, but this... this was something else entirely. His heart was racing, his palms were sweating, and he couldn't seem to tear his gaze away from Ji Hoon's captivating smile.
But why? Ji Hoon was an alpha, just like him. They had just met, and yet... and yet, Taehyung felt a connection that he couldn't quite explain. It was as if his heart had skipped a beat, and his entire world had shifted on its axis.
Taehyung's rational mind screamed at him to snap out of it, to remember that he was engaged, that he didn't even know this man. But his heart... his heart seemed to have a mind of its own, and it was stubbornly refusing to listen to reason.
and he remembers an incident
Taehyung's vision blurred as he beheld Ji Hoon's bloodied form. Tears streamed down Ji Hoon's face, yet a faint smile played on his lips. Taehyung's voice cracked as he begged.
Young Taehyung
No, no, no! Don't die! Don't die on me! You have to stay alive for your son!
Ji Hoon's hand, stained with blood, reached out and touched Taehyung's face.
Jeon Ji Hoon
I am sorry, Taehyungie
He whispered, his voice barely audible. Taehyung's sobs intensified as he pleaded
Young Taehyung
Please don't die, please!
Ji Hoon's head lolled onto Taehyung's lap, his blood-stained fingers caressing Taehyung's face.
Jeon Ji Hoon
Could you... could you please protect my universe? My Kookie?
Taehyung's cries turned to wails as he struggled to form words, but before he could respond, Ji Hoon's hand slipped from his face and fell to the ground.
Taehyung's scream echoed through the air as he cradled Ji Hoon's lifeless form, his heart shattering into a million pieces. The world around him melted away, leaving only the agonizing pain of losing Ji Hoon.
Taehyung's eyes well up with tears as he hurls the coffee cup across the room.
Kim Taehyung
I will never forgive you for breaking my trust!
He exclaims, his voice cracking with anguish.
Kim Taehyung
I loved you, despite knowing you were an alpha, despite knowing you were married, despite knowing you would never love me. But my love was pristine, my love was pure. You were my first love, Ji Hoon. But you broke my trust. You left me broken.
Taehyung's laughter echoes through the air, a hysterical, heart-wrenching sound.
Kim Taehyung
See, almighty writes what story?
He taunts, his eyes blazing with tears and fury.
Kim Taehyung
Your universe, your Kookie, is my omega now!
The words hang in the air, a bitter, twisted mockery of the love and trust that is being shattered.
Comments
Piya N
what is happening author 😕 😳
2024-11-27
2
Humble player
He shud’ve repaid his thankness to jk! These brainless bitches!
2025-01-23
2
Jinie's Pink FlipFlops
but what did jk do for you to ignore him atleast you could have protected him from your Zoo family
2024-12-25
5