A DAY FOR LOVE ( TAEKOOK )
[ EPISODE - 8 ]
Later – Jimin and jungkook’s Room
The air was heavy. Mr. Park entered the room and closed the door gently behind him
PARK JUNGKOOK
(Stood near the desk)
PARK JIMIN
(Sat on the edge of the bed, biting his lip)
MR. PARK
(Park folded his arms) Is there something you boys want to tell me?
PARK JIMIN
I’m… seeing someone
PARK JIMIN
Yoongi-sunbaenim. From college
MR. PARK
I figured. Your face gave it away
PARK JIMIN
(Flushed) Are you… upset?
MR. PARK
(exhaled, walking toward the window) Not upset. Just… worried. You’re not a child anymore, Jimin. But some things don’t change no matter how old you are. A parent still worries
PARK JUNGKOOK
(Glanced at Mr. Park, then at Jimin)
PARK JIMIN
He’s not a bad person ( said quickly) He’s quiet, but he’s kind. He listens. He… makes me feel seen
MR. PARK
(Turned around, studying his son)
MR. PARK
And does he make you feel safe?
Jungkook couldn’t stay quiet any longer
PARK JUNGKOOK
(Said firmly) I know Yoongi sunbaenim has a… reputation. A lot of students talk about him. About how he hurts people
MR. PARK
(Brow twitched) Is that true?
PARK JUNGKOOK
(Looked down) I don’t know everything. But I just don’t want to see Jimin hyung hurt
MR. PARK
(Sat on the chair beside the bed)
MR. PARK
I understand. That’s your hyung, after all
PARK JIMIN
(Finally lifted his gaze, eyes shiny)
PARK JIMIN
I’ve never felt this way before, And I know people think he’ll hurt me. But… I want to take the chance.
MR. PARK
(Didn’t respond right away. Instead, he looked at Jungkook)
MR. PARK
You’ll stay close, won’t you?
PARK JUNGKOOK
(Nodded) Always
MR. PARK
(Stood, placing a gentle hand on Jimin’s shoulder)
MR. PARK
I trust you, But if anything changes—anything—you come to me
PARK JIMIN
(Swallowed the lump in his throat) Thank you, appa
As Mr. Park left the room, closing the door behind him, Jimin turned to Jungkook. His voice broke softly
PARK JIMIN
You really think he’ll hurt me?
PARK JUNGKOOK
(Walked over and sat beside him)
PARK JUNGKOOK
I don’t want to believe that (whispered) But if he does… I’ll be the first to stand in his way
PARK JIMIN
(Lips quivered) You’ve always been there, haven’t you?
PARK JUNGKOOK
(Smiled gently, tucking a strand of hair behind Jimin’s ear)
PARK JUNGKOOK
Always, hyung
And that night, while Jimin fell asleep softly against his shoulder, Jungkook stayed wide awake
Watching
Waiting
Protecting
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