Short Stories: Velvet Desires! (Taekook)
Runaway Bride! #8
His father’s eyes narrowed.
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And this—this boy—is the life you want?
Jungkook chuckled, stepping forward with a confident air.
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
I’m the one who showed him what freedom looks like.
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
I’m not going anywhere, and neither is Taehyung.
Taehyung swallowed, looking at his family, his heart pounding as their shocked expressions burned into him. But he stood tall, resolute.
Kim Taehyung
I’m not going back to the life you want for me. (gulped)
Kim Taehyung
I’m going to live the one I want. (His voice was quieter now, but no less firm)
There was a long silence as his family exchanged glances.
Taehyung’s mother looked as if she wanted to say something, but she hesitated.
His father, however, folded his arms, his jaw tight.
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You think you can run away from everything you’ve been raised to do? (His father finally spoke, the words dripping with disdain)
Taehyung shook his head slowly, his heart hammering in his chest.
Kim Taehyung
No, I won’t. I don’t regret choosing to be myself.
Jungkook, always quick with a quip, added,
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
And if you think you can just keep him locked in a cage of expectations, you’ve got another thing coming.
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
Taehyung’s free now.
His father’s eyes darkened, but Jungkook wasn’t fazed.
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
You see… (Jungkook said, his tone uncharacteristically serious)
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
We all make our own choices.
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
We’re not someone else’s puppets, no matter how many strings you pull. (He turned to Taehyung, his expression softening)
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
And I think Taehyung’s chosen the right path. The one where he gets to be happy. 😊
The silence stretched between them all, but this time, it wasn’t filled with tension.
It was filled with the weight of realization.
Finally, his father looked at him, his gaze softened with a hint of reluctant understanding.
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You may not agree with us, Taehyung, but you’re still our son. (He sighed, his voice low)
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We just want what’s best for you.
Taehyung took a deep breath, finally letting go of the weight in his chest.
Kim Taehyung
I know you do. But what’s best for me… is living for myself.
Kim Taehyung
And I’m not going back to the life you’ve planned for me.
His father said nothing more, but his silence spoke volumes.
Jungkook clapped Taehyung on the back with a grin.
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
Looks like you’re free, princess.
Jeon Jungkook (Rider)
Now, how about a celebratory motorcycle ride? 😏
Taehyung laughed, his heart lighter than it had been in a long time.
Kim Taehyung
I think that sounds perfect. 🤣
As they turned to leave, Taehyung’s family still watched them, but now, there was a sense of quiet acceptance in the air.
Maybe, just maybe, Taehyung had made the right choice after all.
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