THE NAME THAT STAYED

Braty Baby author ✨
Braty Baby author ✨
Before starting the story, let me clarify that it is currently set 13 years in the past. There will be another time gap later, but that too will be within the past.
Braty Baby author ✨
Braty Baby author ✨
Nothing will take place after 13 years, so don’t assume the story is moving forward beyond that. When the next time jump happens, understand that it will be an intermediate gap created by fate. Also, Jungkook's age has already been mentioned in the last chapter.
Let's Start The Chapter
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Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
(Jungkook stood there, his fists clenched, his breath shaky. He couldn’t understand why this stranger had saved him. Why did he care?)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
(Why did he stop him when all he wanted was to end the pain?)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
*His voice was low, almost lifeless as he asked* “Why did you save me? I wanted to die… I wanted freedom from this miserable life… so why?”
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
*His voice broke at the end, his eyes filled with unshed tears* “You don’t even know me. I don’t even know you. What could you possibly gain from saving me? I have nothing to offer you.”
Taehyung remained silent for a moment, watching Jungkook. The pain in his voice, the hopelessness in his eyes—it was something Taehyung had seen before. He took a step forward, his presence steady, unwavering. His fingers lifted Jungkook’s chin, forcing him to meet his gaze.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
"Life isn’t something you give away just because you didn’t get what you wanted,” *Taehyung said firmly*
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
You think death is freedom? No, it’s not. It’s just an escape. A coward’s way out.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
If life was given to you, it’s because you were meant to live it—through the pain, through the hardships. Running away from it won’t change anything.
°Jungkook's breathing grew heavier. Taehyung’s words cut through him, deeper than he expected°
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
“You think you have no one, but how do you know?” *Taehyung continued, his voice steady*
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Maybe there’s someone out there who cares about you, even if you don’t see it.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Maybe there’s someone who would cry for you, someone who would be left with nothing but regret if you were gone. But you’re too blinded by your pain to even notice them.
°Jungkook’s lips parted slightly, but no words came out. He had never thought about it that way. Had he? Had he truly been alone?°
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
*Taehyung let out a quiet sigh before asking* Where do you live?
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
*Jungkook furrowed his brows* “Why?”
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
“Because I’m not letting you go until I know you’ll be okay.” *clam cold voice*
For a moment, Jungkook hesitated. No one had ever cared enough to ask. No one had ever looked at him the way Taehyung did—like he mattered.
After a long silence, he finally murmured his address
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
*Taehyung nodded* “I’ll take you home.”
Jungkook got into the car, his mind swirling with thoughts. As the city lights passed by, he couldn’t stop himself from glancing at the mysterious man beside him.
When they neared Jungkook’s house, Taehyung slowed the car.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
“I’ll drop you here. I don’t want anyone to see me.”
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
*Jungkook hesitated before asking,* “Who… who are you?”
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
*Taehyung remained quiet before finally saying* “Someone who doesn’t want to see another life wasted.”
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
*Jungkook felt something unfamiliar bloom in his chest* “Will I see you again?”
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
*Taehyung looked at him one last time and said* If fate allows it.
Then, without another word, he turned away, ready to leave. But just as he was about to go, Jungkook’s voice cut through the silence.
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Wait! What’s your name?
Taehyung, who had already reached his car, paused. The door was still open, and he stood by it for a moment before finally stepping inside. He didn’t look back, didn’t hesitate. As the engine roared to life, his voice echoed in the air—deep, steady, and unforgettable.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
V *cold voice*
With that single name, the car sped away, disappearing into the night, leaving Jungkook standing alone on the empty street. His heart pounded in his chest, his mind spinning.
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
(V)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
Jeon Jungkook (17years old)
(Who was he? Why did he care? Why did his words feel so… heavy?)
Jungkook exhaled, his breath visible in the cold air. For the first time in a long time, he wasn’t just drowning in pain. He was thinking. Wondering.
And most importantly… he was alive.
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End of the Chapter
Braty Baby author ✨
Braty Baby author ✨
LIFE DOESN’T END WITH PAIN. SOMETIMES, A STRANGER CAN SHOW YOU A PATH YOU NEVER THOUGHT EXISTED. V WAS THAT LIGHT FOR JUNGKOOK, EVEN IF JUST FOR A MOMENT. BUT WAS IT REALLY JUST A MOMENT?
Braty Baby author ✨
Braty Baby author ✨
OR THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING FAR GREATER?
Braty Baby author ✨
Braty Baby author ✨
FIND OUT IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.

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