WE BEST LOVE ( Taekook Short Stories )
EPISODE - 3 : The king in velvet and the boy with fire
Three days after the courtyard incident, Royal Crest's Legacy Tower glittered with rumors of a secret party
But this wasn’t just a party
It was The Annual Legacy Masquerade—a centuries-old tradition where heirs wore masks, drank vintage wine, and struck secret deals under chandeliers
But behind every mask, there were daggers
This year, it was hosted by Seokjin—the oldest son of the Chairman
The invite came as a sleek black envelope slipped under every Legacy student's door
JUNGKOOK
(Stared at his, flipping it in his fingers)
He didn’t belong at this party. Not in that world
But of course—Taehyung had already made the decision for him
JUNGKOOK
Wear black, And don’t leave my sight
Meanwhile, in the grand ballroom
JIMIN
(Leaned against a marble column, watching the staff place candelabras and champagne flutes)
He wore a velvet crimson suit, perfectly fitted. His mask sat in his hand like a crown
YOONGI
Looking for someone to poison, Jimin?
JIMIN
(Smirked without turning) Yoongi. You finally stopped hiding in the shadows?
YOONGI
(Stepped into view, all black tuxedo, no tie, shirt slightly open at the collar)
YOONGI
I don’t need shadows. People don’t see me even in daylight
JIMIN
(Turned, stepping closer. Their faces inches apart)
JIMIN
You could’ve warned Taehyung, About the shooter
YOONGI
(Jaw tightened) It wasn’t confirmed
JIMIN
You always confirm things late, don’t you? (purred)Even your feelings
But before he could reply
JIMIN
(Slid his mask over his face and whispered) Let’s see who cuts first tonight, Min Yoongi. You or me
And with it, the ballroom came alive
Masks shimmered like secrets in candlelight
Strings played soft violins in the background, echoing against marble and silk
JUNGKOOK
(Stood just outside the grand hall, adjusting the simple black mask Taehyung had left for him)
JUNGKOOK
(Hands trembled slightly)
Inside, he was nobody. No name. No status
Because no one could hide the sharp line of his jaw, the defiance in his shoulders, or the scar on his hand
TAEHYUNG
(Wore a dark emerald suit, his mask made of burnished gold, hiding everything but those eyes)
They locked with Jungkook’s across the room
The violin stuttered a note
A masked stranger stepped between them
And he offered Jungkook a hand
“Dance?” the stranger asked.
JUNGKOOK
(Hesitated, eyes flicking to Taehyung—)
They moved across the ballroom, graceful and silent
The stranger leaned closer
“You’re the boy who was shot,” he said softly
JUNGKOOK
(Tensed) Who are you?
But the stranger didn’t answer
He simply spun him, elegant and controlled
JUNGKOOK
(Feet moved before he could think)
Across the room, Taehyung had had enough
TAEHYUNG
(Downed the last of his champagne)
TAEHYUNG
(Handed his glass to a passing server)
TAEHYUNG
(Walked straight into the dance floor)
The stranger bowed politely—but his jaw tightened before slipping into the crowd
TAEHYUNG
(Turned to Jungkook, offering his hand)
JUNGKOOK
You look... dangerous tonight
JUNGKOOK
(Took his hand wordlessly) “I thought I wasn’t allowed to dance with anyone (muttered, letting himself be pulled closer)
JUNGKOOK
Then why did you let him ?
TAEHYUNG
(Fingers tightened around his waist) To see how far you’d go
JUNGKOOK
(Glared up at him) You’re insane
TAEHYUNG
You’re mine (whispered)And you like it
The strings swelled. Their bodies moved in sync
He hated how good it felt
Hated how safe he felt when Taehyung held him like this
JUNGKOOK
(Stood alone on the balcony, gripping the railing with cold fingers)
Taehyung had disappeared after the dance—called away by Seokjin
JUNGKOOK
(Head was a storm)
Why was he allowing this?
Why was he letting Taehyung get close?
Why did his chest ache when Taehyung walked away?
Voice came from beside him.
YOONGI
Feeling dizzy from all the power play?
JUNGKOOK
Shouldn’t you be dancing with Jimin?
YOONGI
(Smirked) He’s too busy dancing with knives
JUNGKOOK
(Exhaled shakily)Why does Taehyung… act like I belong to him?
YOONGI
(Looked at him) Because you do
YOONGI
Not in a pretty way,Not in a romantic way. In a dangerous way
YOONGI
(Stepped closer) Be careful , The moment you matter to him... you stop being free
Down in the servants’ hall, a waiter carried a tray of wine glasses toward the ballroom—
When a gloved hand grabbed him and shoved him against the wall
TAEHYUNG
Who paid you to bring that to the golden boy? (deep voice growled)
“I—I don’t know his name. He wore a mask. He—he said to give it to the boy in black.”
Upstairs, Jungkook reached for the flute of wine a masked servant handed him—
But a hand slapped it out of his grip.
Wine spilled red on white marble like blood
TAEHYUNG
(Voice cut through the noise) Don’t drink that
YOONGI
It’s poisoned (stepping behind them) Tasted it downstairs
TAEHYUNG
(Looked at him, voice low) I told you. You’re not safe. Not unless I keep you close
JUNGKOOK
(Heart pounded) Then keep me close (whispered)
TAEHYUNG
(Eyes burned through the mask)
And this time, he didn’t hesitate.
TAEHYUNG
(Grabbed Jungkook by the wrist and led him out—past the crowd, down the stairs, into the darkness)
They reached the rooftop garden—empty, moonlit, cold
JUNGKOOK
(Pulled his hand free)
JUNGKOOK
You keep dragging me into this game,Why?
TAEHYUNG
(Stepped closer) Because I know what this game can do to people like you
JUNGKOOK
I’m not weak (hissed)
TAEHYUNG
I know,That’s the problem
TAEHYUNG
(Reached up and pulled off his mask)
His face was unreadable in the moonlight. His voice was raw
TAEHYUNG
You saw me for what I am before anyone else dared to
JUNGKOOK
(Swallowed hard)And what are you?
TAEHYUNG
A monster, But maybe… not to you
TAEHYUNG
(Stepped closer. So close Jungkook could feel his breath)
TAEHYUNG
And you... (Brushing hair away from Jungkook’s face) ...you keep setting me on fire
And just like that—Taehyung kissed him
JUNGKOOK
(Didn’t stop him)
JUNGKOOK
(Didn’t push him away)
Because for once—he wasn’t scared of the monster
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