Silent Witness
The discussion was in full swing. Numbers were being thrown around, ideas debated, and the tension from earlier seemed to have momentarily settled
The only sound in the room was Namjoon typing away on his laptop while the others followed along
Jungkook, however, was distracted. That familiar scent still lingered in the air
It gnawed at the back of his mind, refusing to let go
His fingers curled into a fist under the table, but he forced himself to focus
A pleased smirk tugged at his lips as he saw Taehyung
Freshly bathed, dressed neatly, hair slightly damp, his pale hands delicately balancing a silver tray with tea cups arranged perfectly
Jungkook hadn't noticed yet. No one had
SEHUN
(hand casually reached out, gripping Taehyung's waist)
SEHUN
(smoothly, voice laced with arrogance) Gentlemen
The room went silent… Heads snapped up
JUNGKOOK
(lifted his gaze and froze)
JUNGKOOK
(His breath hitched)
The world around him blurred, sounds faded, and for a brief, fleeting moment, time seemed to stop.
TAEHYUNG
(breath caught in his throat)
His fingers trembled slightly around the tray
Jungkook's heart pounded violently in his chest
His grip on the table tightened, his knuckles turning white
Jimin, who was usually quick with snarky remarks, sat speechless
JIMIN
(eyes widened, lips parting slightly in disbelief)
Namjoon and Seokjin exchanged glances, their eyes flickering from Jungkook to Taehyung, to Sehun's hand on Taehyung's waist
YOONGI
(clenched his jaw, his fingers tightening into fists)
HOSEOK
(expression softened, sadness flickering in his gaze)
Only Hyunjin remained confused, eyes darting between everyone as he tried to understand the sudden shift in the atmosphere
Taehyung swallowed hard, schooling his expression into nothingness
His eyes scanned Taehyung, taking in every detail, every difference
TAEHYUNG
(Skinnier…His once radiant skin looked pale…The playful sparkle in his eyes-gone…Dark circles marred his beautiful face, and exhaustion weighed on his delicate frame)
Jungkook felt something inside him crack
Taehyung, too, took in Jungkook's appearance
JUNGKOOK
(He looked... different, Bigger, Stronger… His broad shoulders and tattooed arms made him look more intimidating than before…There were faded scars across his skin, whispering stories of battles fought in his absence)
Despite the cold aura he carried, his eyes softened the moment they landed on Taehyung
Sehun smirked, completely oblivious to the silent conversation happening before him
SEHUN
(casually, but with authority) This is Taehyung
Jungkook's heart clenched
SEHUN
(smugly) My omega. My wife
A sharp pang shot through Jungkook's chest
Silence… No one spoke…No-one dared to.
Jungkook could hear his own heartbeat in his ears… He forced himself to breathe evenly, not to react
Jimin clenched his jaw, swallowing down the angry words threatening to spill out
Yoongi's fingers twitched, his gaze cold as he glared at Sehun
Namjoon and Seokjin remained composed, but the tension in their bodies gave them away
Hyunjin, still lost, simply stayed quiet
TAEHYUNG
(looked down... Not once did he refute Sehun's words)
TAEHYUNG
(remained quiet…Obedient)
SEHUN
(patted Taehyung's waist)
SEHUN
(smirking, amused by the heavy silence) Go on, baby. Serve them some tea
Jungkook's stomach twisted at the word “baby.”
His fists clenched under the table
Taehyung moved…His steps were slow, almost hesitant, as he walked toward the table and began placing cups in front of them, avoiding everyone's gaze.
Jungkook's chest felt heavy, his mind screaming at him to do something, say something
But he didn't… Neither did Taehyung.. And that, that hurt the most.
The air was suffocating... Thick with tension
Jungkook never took his eyes off him…
Standing so close, yet so far…His mind raced-his chest felt tight…All he wanted to do was hold him.
Hug him… Kiss him… Cry into his shoulder and tell him how muuch he missed him.
But Taehyung wouldn't even look at him
As Taehyung reached Jungkook's side, his fingers trembled
The exhaustion, the lack of sleep, the weight on his shoulders, it all caught up to him
The sound of ceramic shattering filled the room… Hot tea spilled onto Jungkook's lap.
Taehyung gasped… His eyes widened in horror, and he immediately dropped to his knees
TAEHYUNG
(panicking) I—'m so sorry! Oh my god, I- didn't mean to-
Jungkook didn't care… Not one bit
The burning sensation on his skin was nothing compared to the ache in his chest
He stood up, ignoring the mess, his only focus on Taehyung
SEHUN
(Angry) Taehyung..!!
And then, he heard Sehun's voice.
Low… Warning. Laced with irritation… Taehyung froze… His breath hitched
Jungkook saw it, the way his body stiffened, the way his eyes filled with fear… Jungkook's blood boiled
Before Sehun could say another word, Jungkook reached out
His warm, calloused hand wrapped around Taehyung's wrist... A gentle touch… A silent reassurance
But Taehyung yanked his hand away.. As if Jungkook's touch burned him… Jungkook staggered back… His heart cracked open
His heart cracked open… His Taehyung.
The same Taehyung who once clung to him, who never let go-who found comfort in his arms... Just pulled away from him.
TAEHYUNG
(whispering, voice trembling) ... I’m sorry
Then-he bowed… A deep, submissive bow… As if he were beneath him… As if he were beneath them all
Jungkook felt like he couldn't breathe
Taehyung kept his head down, voice barely above a whisper
TAEHYUNG
I will bring paper towels... I will clean it up right away
And then-he ran… Back into the kitchen… Like a frightened deer escaping a predator
The silence that followed was deafening… Sehun sighed dramatically before plastering on a fake apologetic smile
SEHUN
(chuckling) I apologize for that, Jungkook-ssi… He can be a little clumsy at times
Jungkook's jaw clenched… His fists shook at his sides… The way Sehun spoke… The way he dismissed it, like it was nothing… Like Taehyung was nothing
JUNGKOOK
(low, sharp) It's fine
But it wasn't.. It wasn't fine at all
Without another word, Jungkook turned on his heel… And walked towards the kitchen
Everyone stared.. Shocked, Speechless
Taehyung wiped his hands on a cloth, taking a deep breath as he prepared to return to the living room
His legs felt weak, and his heart pounded in his chest
He had already embarrassed Sehun… He had already made a mistake… He had to be careful… He turned towards the door—
His nightmare came to life in an instant… Sehun blocked his path… Taehyung's stomach dropped
The look in Sehun's eyes was pure rage, hidden behind a smirk
Before Taehyung could react, before he could even breathe—
The sharp sting exploded across his cheek, the force knocking him a step back
Taehyung's hand shot up, holding his cheek as his vision blurred with tears
His heart pounded… But he didn't move… Didn't resist… Didn't fight back… Because that would make it worse
Sehun's fingers fisted into his hair, yanking him down onto the cold, hard floor
Taehyung gasped in pain, his knees hitting the tile as Sehun crouched in front of him
Sehun's grip was brutal as he forced Taehyung's chin up, their faces inches apart
SEHUN
(low, mocking) Are you stupid?
TAEHYUNG
(bit his lip, trembling)
SEHUN
(scoffing) On the fist meeting, Taehyung?
SEHUN
You embarrassed me on tile first fking meeting?
Taehyung wanted to say no, I didn't mean to, but he knew better.
His silence only angered Sehun more
TAEHYUNG
(whimpered, the sting turning into a deep, aching pain)
His tears spilled down his cheeks, but he didn't wipe them
SEHUN
(voice was sharp, cruel)
SEHUN
(gritting his teeth) You don't deserve to be treated this nicely
SEHUN
You kelp proving how fucking useless you are
TAEHYUNG
(breathing shook)
TAEHYUNG
(weakly, voice breaking) I-I'm sorry... please...
He begged… He pleaded… but Sehun wasn’t done yet
The sharp flick of a lighter clicked in the silence
Taehyung's breath hitched. His entire body went rigid… No
SEHUN
(grabbed Taehyung by the wrist, dragging him closer)
Before Taehyung could scream, Sehun's hand clamped over his mouth
The small, golden flame flickered, and Taehyung struggled
TAEHYUNG
(muffled, panicked) Mmih-!
Sehun rolled up Taehyung's sleeve.
The burning pain seared into his skin
A choked sob escaped Taehyung as his body jerked, his free hand gripping Sehun's wrist desperately
The heat dug into his skin, leaving a red, angry mark… The pain was unbearable
TAEHYUNG
(eyes squeezed shut… Tears slipped down his cheeks)
SEHUN
(let go just as Taehyung's knees buckled)
Taehyung gasped, clutching his wrist, his body shaking violently… The burn still throbbed, the pain deep and raw
Sehun tucked the lighter back into his pocket, looking down at Taehyung like he was nothing
SEHUN
(flatly) You'll learn eventually
TAEHYUNG
(cried softly, staring at the burn)
SEHUN
(straightened his tie, sighing)
SEHUN
Don't let your sobs reach the living room
SEHUN
(tone was sharp, Cold)
SEHUN
And don't you dare come out
TAEHYUNG
(sat there, silent tears falling)
The pain burned into his skin, into his soul
TAEHYUNG
(bit his lip, swallowing every cry)
Because if they heard him... If he heard him, it would be worse.
But someone had heard it…
JUNGKOOK
(stood in the hallway, Still as a statue)
JUNGKOOK
(His fists clenched so tightly his nails pierced his palms… He had seen everything… He had heard everything)
And he had never felt this kind of rage before
His eyes burned, His chest ached.
The way Taehyung flinched. The fear in his eyes, The wounds on his wrists
How many more were hidden?
How long has he been suffering?
JUNGKOOK
(took a step forward, but stopped)
His whole body was shaking… He wanted to run to him… He wanted to hold him
He wanted to destroy Sehun
But, this wasn't the right time.. not yet.
He took a deep breath, forcing himself to turn away
His heart screamed at him to stay.. But his mind whispered, “Soon”
JUNGKOOK
(Whispers) i promise tae, soon…
Jungkook forced his face back to neutral… And walked back into the living room
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