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🌅 Next Morning: Taehyung's Room

(Golden morning light filters through the silk curtains, casting soft patterns across the spacious room. The air is calm, yet the tension from last night lingers like an unseen shadow.)

(Taehyung stands before his mirror, adjusting his collar with careful precision. His sharp jawline, flawless skin, and perfectly styled hair reflect back at him. But beneath the surface, his eyes hold something unspoken—something unsettled.)

💬 Tae (murmuring to himself, tilting his head slightly):

"Handsome, perfect… but still single. Why?"

(His eyes narrow, and a realization dawns on him. His lips press into a thin line as frustration creeps in.)

💬 Tae (more thoughtful now, with a flicker of understanding in his tone):

"Ah… because of my dad. He's so protective. No one dares to get close to me because they fear him."

(He exhales sharply, running a hand through his hair. His father’s presence looms over every aspect of his life—his choices, his freedom, his relationships. The realization tastes bitter today.)

💬 Tae (scoffing, voice dripping with defiance):

"I won’t talk to him today. He was so rude last night."

(His expression hardens, the frustration building within him like a storm. Grabbing his bag, he slings it over his shoulder with a sharp movement and storms out of the room.)

🥞 Kitchen: The Morning Rush

(The warm aroma of freshly made breakfast fills the grand kitchen. Jin moves gracefully between the stove and the dining table, setting down plates with delicate care. Her soft hum carries through the air, a mother’s touch woven into every action.)

(Her smile falters slightly when she sees Taehyung rushing toward the front door. His brows are furrowed, his expression stiff. Something is wrong.)

💬 Jin (calling out, concern lacing her voice):

"Morning, baby!"

💬 Tae (barely glancing her way, voice cool and distant):

"Morning, Mom."

(Jin's motherly instincts kick in instantly. She watches the stiffness in his posture, the way he avoids looking at her fully. Something is weighing on his mind.)

💬 Jin (gently, trying to reach him):

"Come have breakfast. It’s ready. You haven’t been eating properly these days."

💬 Tae (half-turning, irritation flickering in his voice):

"No, I'll be late for college. I’ll eat there."

💬 Jin (firm, yet soft):

"No, Tae. I made your favorite. And you didn’t even have dinner last night."

(Taehyung hesitates, his lips parting as if to argue, but Jin doesn’t give him the chance.)

💬 Jin (knowing, a small smile playing on her lips):

"You think I didn’t notice? You barely touched your food last night."

💬 Tae (exhaling, exasperated but giving in):

"Fine, but just a little."

(He moves to the table and sits down, his movements slightly tense. As he picks up a fork, his eyes dart around the room—searching. His father is nowhere in sight.)

💬 Tae (trying to sound casual, but the curiosity is clear):

"Where’s dad?"

💬 Jin (pouring him a glass of juice, keeping her tone even):

"He left early. He had an important meeting."

💬 Tae (raising a brow, skeptical):

"That early?"

💬 Jin (smiling knowingly):

"You sound like you’re missing him."

💬 Tae (quickly, defensive):

"I’m not! I was just asking."

💬 Jin (nodding, but her eyes twinkle with understanding):

"Okay, if you say so."

(She watches as Taehyung eats in silence, though she can tell his mind is elsewhere. Even when he’s angry, he still seeks his father’s presence—whether he admits it or not.)

💬 Tae (standing up, grabbing his bag again):

"I have to go now. Bye."

💬 Jin (softly, her voice full of motherly concern):

"Finish your food, Tae. You need to eat more."

💬 Tae (offering a small smile, but it doesn’t reach his eyes):

"I’m full, Mama. Bye."

(Before he leaves, he leans down and hugs her quickly—his movements stiff but affectionate. Jin kisses his forehead, her warmth wrapping around him like a quiet prayer.)

💬 Jin (whispering, as she strokes his hair lightly):

"Take care of yourself, my baby."

(He pulls away, already stepping toward the door. But just as he reaches for the handle, she calls out once more.)

💬 Jin (gently, but meaningfully):

"Taehyung, baby… don’t stay angry with your dad for too long. You know he’s only worried about you."

(Taehyung pauses for a second. His fingers tighten around the door handle, but he doesn’t turn around.)

(Then, without a word, he walks out.)

(Jin stands there for a long moment, watching the door as if she can still see his retreating figure.)

💬 Jin (sighing, murmuring to herself with a small, wistful smile):

"He’s so stubborn… just like his father."

(The morning continues, but the air in the house remains heavy with unsaid words and unspoken emotions.)

✨ Author’s Note

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