Stay in your place
The cigarette burned down slowly, the ash falling off with a faint flicker of light. Taehyung leaned against the window, staring at the city skyline below, his mind adrift in the cold night air. He wasn’t supposed to be here. This wasn’t what he wanted. Yet, he was still tied to this place, this situation, by his own family.
Kim Namjoon (ML father)
"Taehyung, it's time for you to settle down."
His father's voice echoed in his head like a constant reminder of the heavy responsibility he carried. Kim Namjoon had spoken those words with finality, and Taehyung knew there was no going back.
Kim Seokjin (ML Mother)
"We've arranged an engagement with the Jeon family. Jungkook will be a reliable partner for you."
Taehyung had paused, a slight frown forming as his mind raced. He respected his parents, he always had. But this? This was suffocating.
His father’s tone had been sincere, but it had left no room for negotiation. The engagement had been set, and it wasn’t about business. It was about ensuring Taehyung had someone reliable by his side, someone his parents could trust.
Taehyung ground the cigarette out beneath his shoe, his sharp gaze fixed on the dark cityscape. The decision had been made for him. He had agreed — not out of love, but out of respect for his parents. Jungkook. The man he had been paired with. The boy who barely survived in the entertainment world, a small-time actor whose questionable fashion choices and makeup skills had kept him from being cast in anything major.
The truth was, Jungkook had no talent. His looks were enough to get him into the industry, but it was his parents’ influence that had allowed him to stay. The rest of the world saw him as a joke, a background figure.
And yet, here he was — tied to Taehyung by an engagement that had no real meaning to either of them. To Taehyung, it felt more like an obligation than anything else.
A knock on the door broke him from his thoughts.
Minho(ML Secretary)
*A voice came from outside*
"Young Master, the discharge papers are ready. Shall we proceed with the transfer?"
Kim Taehyung (ML/MC fiance)
*his cold gaze meeting Minho’s and he said flatly*
"Yes, Let’s get this over with."
Minho(ML Secretary)
*He hesitated before stepping inside, his eyes briefly flickering to the door where Jungkook had been resting.*
"Will Mr. Jeon resist again? He’s not exactly cooperative."
Kim Taehyung (ML/MC fiance)
*Taehyung's lips curled slightly in what could almost be described as a smile. His voice cold, devoid of emotions*
"Then remind him who holds the power here, If he resists, show him his place. He’s not special. He’s here because my parents think he’s reliable. He’s nothing more than a burden."
Minho(ML Secretary)
"Understood, Young Master."
As Taehyung turned to leave, the weight of his responsibility pressed down on him. Jungkook was a mistake. A mistake he couldn’t undo. He didn’t want this. He didn’t want him.
Jungkook stared up at the sterile white ceiling, the memories of the confrontation replaying in his mind like a loop. The words Taehyung had spoken stung more than he wanted to admit.
“You’re nothing but a burden. You’re here only because my parents think you’re reliable.”
Taehyung’s coldness was undeniable. There was no warmth in his eyes, no empathy in his voice. Jungkook had expected something — anything — but instead, he was met with nothing but harsh indifference. And that made his blood boil.
The door creaked open, and Taehyung stepped inside, his tall frame filling the doorway like a shadow.
Kim Taehyung (ML/MC fiance)
*Voice as unreliable as ever*
“You’re awake. Do you feel better now?"
Jeon Jungkook (MC/ML fiance)
*He narrowed his eyes.*
"What do you care? You came here just to make sure I wasn’t going to do something stupid again, right?"
Kim Taehyung (ML/MC fiance)
*his lips twitched, but there was no smile.*
"I don’t care if you live or die, Jungkook. But you’re my responsibility now. If you try something again, it’s not just you I’ll have to answer to."
Kim Taehyung (ML/MC fiance)
*He emphasizes each and every word, eyes cold and piercing*
"You’re a distraction. You cling to me because you have no one else, no real reason to be here. But let me make one thing clear — if you try anything, I’ll show you exactly how insignificant you are."
Kim Taehyung (ML/MC fiance)
*his voice low and commanding*
“You stay in your place, Jungkook. You don’t matter. Not to me. Not to anyone."
Jungkook felt a knot form in his stomach. This wasn’t the world he had hoped for. This wasn’t the dream he had imagined when he first entered the entertainment industry.
Taehyung’s coldness, his power, was more terrifying than anything Jungkook had ever faced.
Was this the life he was going to have to accept?
"Was this the life he was going to have to accept?" is the only thought repeating in Jungkook's mind.
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