A Glimpse of Softness
The rain came down heavier than expected that evening, hammering against the wide hotel windows.
Most guests were tucked into their rooms, but Taehyung sat alone in the quiet lounge with his sketchbook open.
Modeling paid the bills, but sketching was what steadied him.
He hadn’t drawn in weeks, too caught up in the move, the breakup, and the endless new responsibilities.
Tonight, though, with the storm outside, he let himself breathe.
His pencil traced the outline of a face he didn’t want to admit he remembered.. Hyunwoo’s, his Boyfriend..
The one who left bruises that weren’t on his skin.
He stared at the page, jaw tight, and in a rare lapse, his expression softened into something raw.. loneliness.
Jeon Jungkook
Didn’t know you could draw.. (said in deep seXy voice)
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung jerked upright, snapping the book closed)
Jungkook was leaning on the armrest of the chair beside him, hair damp from the rain, a takeout cup in hand.
Kim Taehyung
You— (Taehyung’s voice was sharp)
Kim Taehyung
Do you make a habit of sneaking up on people? 💢 (Little bit angry)
Jeon Jungkook
Only the interesting ones.. (Jungkook said easily, though his eyes weren’t teasing this time)
He’d seen something in that brief glance of the sketch, and for once, he didn’t smirk.
Jeon Jungkook
You looked… different..
Jeon Jungkook
Or I say Softer.. (blank face)
Taehyung scoffed, forcing his usual mask back on.
Kim Taehyung
You must be seeing things.. 🙄
Jeon Jungkook
Maybe.. (Jungkook tilted his head, studying him in silence)
Jeon Jungkook
But if you ever want to talk instead of pretending everything’s fine.. I’m here..
Taehyung froze, caught off guard by the sincerity in his tone.
No pickup lines, no cheesy grin.. just steady eyes that saw too much.
He recovered quickly, standing up with his sketchbook clutched to his chest.
Kim Taehyung
I don’t need anyone to lean on.. 🙂
Jungkook smiled faintly, not his usual cocky one, but smaller, softer.
Jeon Jungkook
Good thing I’m not just anyone.
Taehyung walked away before his face betrayed him, but in the hallway mirror, he caught a glimpse of himself.. cheeks flushed, heart racing.
And in the lounge, Jungkook sat back with his coffee, whispering under his breath..
Jeon Jungkook
Knew there was more to you, My Prince.. (seeing Tae’s disappearing back)
P¿nda 🫠
What kind of feeling did you got from this Jk’s character? Do comment..
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