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The noise inside the his father’s office caught Tae’s attention. He’s in their house — specifically in his bedroom, observing the notebook.

He quickly hid the notebook inside his bag & took his way towards the office, hiding behind the walls to see what’s happening.

“I believe, this isn’t your worst.” His father stated.

His heart ached when he saw yoongi almost lying onto the floor. His face had bruises, and its surely from a punch.

“I can’t believe I let you live in my house—“ , “Dad, enough!” Tae meddled, even before another punch.

His dad took back his arm, fixing his clothes and acting like nothing happened. “Fix your mess, Yoongi.” And left.

Tae immediately guided Yoongi to stand up, then sat on the couch. “You don’t seem okay, hyung.”

“I’m fine. His hits are getting weaker. He’s indeed aging.”

Tae didn’t know what to say. Does that mean Yoongi always gets beaten up?

“May I ask what happened?” He asked while looking for the aid kit. “Nothing much. I just messed up some files he asked me too.”

Tae sat beside him, quickly taking out some medicines.

“Just because of that? He would beat his own son?” He asked, damping the cloth with medicine onto his wounds.

“Taehyung, do you not remember? I’m not his son.”

Tae paused at what he heard. He was frozen. Because he know he’ll be suspicious when he’ll react surprised.

“I-I forgot,” he excused, and continued curing his wounds.

Yoongi sighed. “I’m mother’s son even before they got married and had kids. Mom knew that he doesn’t treat me like his son but she doesn’t know that he beats me up.”

Tae felt pissed, “What? You never told mom?”

“You should tell her! How long had dad been beating you up? She has to know this—“ Yoongi grabbed his wrist and slowly pulled him down on the seat.

“Please, don’t tell her. Because I know that she won’t hesitate to divorce with your dad. That will be a big trouble.”

Yoongi said with pleading eyes, and Tae felt nothing but anger and pity.

He’s willing to endure all the pain just for the family that he’s just a half part of. Its obvious that he’s being beaten up since ages, but he decided not to speak up for the fear of breaking a family.

Tae had no choice but to obey him. He wanted to help him, but being quiet is the least he can do for now.

Tae noticed that Yoongi was impishly smiling. “What’s to smile at?” He asked. How can he still smile in the midst of a problem?

“I’m just happy that you’re caring for me again now.” He started.

“We used to be so close when we’re kids. Jennie even asked for a younger sister because she can’t keep up with us. But when you reached 18, you became distant to me. That’s maybe because father told you so.”

To be honest, its hard to keep up with something you have no clue about.

This family is a big mystery. Was the real Taehyung that scary? Is he all poised and intimidating?

If he is, then the change is obvious. Because Tae aren’t any of those.

“I...I just realized nothing will happen if I keep being distant. After all, we’re a family right?” Tae flashed his boxy smile to try and lighten up the mood.

And he succeeded, he painted a smile on Yoongi’s face.

“What are you talking about?”

The both flinched at the sudden voice behind them. It was Jennie, arms across her chest and she’s giving them a suspicious look.

“It’s a guy talk. Are you a guy?” Tae teased, and Jennie gave her a glare.

“You, you, you both. If I’ll become a guy I’ll beat you up.”

She said and left. “She really has an attitude, does she?” Yoongi chuckled.

“What is—AH!” He cried when Tae pressed a bit hard on his wound. “Oops! Sorry.” He said and carefully did it again.

With that little time of talk, he’s growing more suspicion with his father.

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“What is it?” Jungkook asked, not throwing off a gaze at Taehyung who just got in his office. He’s busy typing on a typewriter.

“You’re still working? Come on, its a holiday!” Tae exclaimed, lowkey putting the purple notebook in the shelf.

Good thing he didn’t notice.

“Leisures will just waste my time. I chose to be a soldier to take care of our country, not to wander around.”

Tae rolled his eyes, he appreciates his love for their country but can he not take a break for awhile?

“I know, but can you rest for awhile? Have fun?”

Jungkook did not answer. His brows were furrowed and all focused to what he’s doing.

Tae went to see what he’s typing. And he was just amazed on how he continuously types without any mistakes.

A typewriter is something like a computer. But once you typed something wrong you need to repeat everything from the top.

And maybe, Tae would now prefer a typewriter than a simple laptop. Because it enhances skills, and protects your eye from radiation.

“Just state why you’re here.” Jungkook said.

“I just want you to go with me in the central. I’m certain that it’s a festival aura there!” Tae tried to sound a bit exciting, hoping that he’ll enthuse him.

“I’m sorry, I can’t. You can go by yourself or with your friends. I really need to finish this.”

Tae pouted and gave him a judging glare. “You can save that for tomorrow, it’s a holiday! They’ll understand. Just please, please go with me...”

Tae tried his best to show all his cuteness just to pursue Jungkook.

But as they say, his best wasn’t enough.

“Mr. Kim, I apologize but no. Should I call my staff to accompany you?” He asked.

Tae sighed, giving up. “No, thank you.” He said with a heavy heart and went out of the office.

Just in time, Bogum passed by with Namjoon and their team.

“Hey, Tae! What’s with the long face?” Namjoon greeted & Tae immediately shook his head & smiled.

“Nothing! Where r u guys going?” Tae asked. “We’re apparently going to the central to join the celebration. Wanna come with us?”

Tae nodded. “Yes! I-“

“He’s going with me.”

Jungkook suddenly came out of his office, and Tae was never been so confused.

“You can come with us too, Captain!” Bogum said and Jungkook shook his head.

“No, it’s just us.” Tae raised his brows. “You said you can’t—“

“Shall we go, Mr. Kim?”

Bogum was about to speak again when Hoseok did. “It’s okay Bogum, let’s just meet Tae later, hehe. Take care Tae!”

He pulled Bogum and left.

Tae faced Jungkook with a questioning face. “You said you’re busy.”

Jungkook shook his head. “I said that? I didn’t.”

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