Short Stories: Velvet Desires! (Taekook)
Hard To Get #1
“Sometimes, the sweetest victories are the ones we have to chase; after all, what’s worth having never comes easy.”
The lecture hall was alive with murmurs as students settled in, their chatter a soft hum under the flickering fluorescent lights.
At the front of the room, Professor Jeon Jungkook adjusted his glasses, his sharp jawline and piercing gaze exuding an air of authority that commanded silence the moment he stepped in.
He was known for his unshakable demeanor—serious, composed, and maddeningly attractive.
Taehyung, however, was not one to be intimidated.
Sitting in the back row, the mischievous college student twirled his pen between his fingers, a sly grin dancing on his lips.
The very first time he saw Professor Jeon, he had made up his mind: he was going to crack that perfectly stoic exterior.
From that day on, Taehyung had become a self-appointed thorn in Jungkook’s side.
He wasn’t disruptive, per se, but his antics always bordered on pushing limits.
Kim Taehyung (Student)
Professor, if someone cites Wikipedia as a source, can we call it ‘creative confidence’ instead of plagiarism? 😏 (Taehyung quipped one day, his deep voice dripping with faux seriousness)
Jungkook, without missing a beat, glanced at him over the rim of his glasses.
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
If that’s your strategy, Mr. Kim, I recommend updating your résumé. You’ll need it soon. ❄️
The class erupted in laughter, but Taehyung just smirked, leaning back in his chair with the satisfaction of having earned even a fraction of Jungkook’s attention.
After class, Taehyung would linger, always with a flimsy excuse.
Kim Taehyung (Student)
Professor, I just have one question. 😏 (he’d say, only to slide a sticky note onto Jungkook’s desk with a doodle of a cartoonish frown labeled: You look too serious today)
Jungkook’s lips twitched, but he never responded, simply raising an eyebrow before dismissing Taehyung with a polite.
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
Have a good day, Mr. Kim. 😊
It became a routine—a game of cat and mouse, where Taehyung’s boldness was matched only by Jungkook’s unyielding composure.
What neither of them admitted, though, was how much they secretly enjoyed the game.
The classroom is silent, with Jungkook explaining an intricate theory.
Taehyung raises his hand, his expression overly serious.
Kim Taehyung (Student)
Professor Jeon, I have a question.
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
(glances up, unfazed)
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
Go ahead, Mr. Kim.
Kim Taehyung (Student)
If I cite a meme in my essay, would it count as groundbreaking research or just comedic genius?
The class bursts into laughter, and Jungkook adjusts his glasses, his face unreadable but his lips twitch slightly.
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
That depends, Mr. Kim.
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
Do you want your essay to be groundbreaking or just ground into dust by my grading pen?
Kim Taehyung (Student)
Touché, Professor. Touché. (grinning)
Taehyung barges in without knocking, holding a piece of paper dramatically.
Kim Taehyung (Student)
Professor, this is an emergency!
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
(looks up from his desk, unimpressed)
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
What is it this time, Mr. Kim?
Kim Taehyung (Student)
(slaps the paper down on the desk)
Kim Taehyung (Student)
I need to know—how do I properly cite a tweet? Asking for a friend.
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
(leans back in his chair, crossing his arms)
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
I’m not sure your ‘friend’ is going to pass this course, Mr. Kim.
Kim Taehyung (Student)
You’re no fun. 😤 (pouting)
Jeon Jungkook (Professor)
And yet, here you are in my office, looking for my attention. Interesting. (Raise his eyebrows)
Comments
SoMeOnE 0-0
I read it alien 😂
2025-01-26
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SoMeOnE 0-0
(grinning more)😏😏😏
2025-01-26
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SoMeOnE 0-0
good but deep
2025-01-26
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