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A grunt left Taehyung as he leaned onto the sink....his gut churning as the urge to throw up increased... He held onto the wall... taking deep breaths when he heard a loud knock

' Kim Taehyung shi...are you alright?'

Taehyung looked at the door...' Y-yeah Mr Park.... I'll be out in a minute'

' Take your time'

Taehyung looked at the mirror...slowly raising his shirt up... wincing upon seeing the nasty purple mark on his stomach... His eyes tearing up on it's own when he remembered how Yoongi hit him

Get yourself together Taehyung.... finally you managed to get a job for yourself..you better not fuck it up He told himself as he stood straight...

He walked out of the washroom into the worker's office..only to see his boss waiting there

' Mr Park' Taehyung bowed..his nose scrunching up in pain in his tummy

' Are you really ok Taehyung?' Mr Park asked

' Yes ' Taehyung lied and saw his boss nodding

' Anyway... Taehyung shi..even though I just hired you...I must say.. you did a great job today...and it's a shame for me that I never got to work with you earlier' Mr Park smiled ' Am looking forward to meet you tomorrow Taehyung'

' Thank you so much' Taehyung bowed again

' It's totally fine....you are off for the day. Go safely.. it's already late'

Taehyung nodded... bowing again as Mr Park walked off

He changed back from his work clothes before walking out.... The nauseous feeling hitting him again making him lean on to a wall holding it

What's wrong now He frowned May be I should just go and grab something to eat He nodded to himself and took a step forward only to trip on his legs...A yelp leaving him as he fell down but before his head could hit the pavement...a hand came under his head..hold it

Taehyung slowly opened his eyes..only to stare at the person in utter shock

' Hobi hyung?'

' Careful Tae' Hobi said softly as he pulled the boy up ' You could have hurt yourself '

Taehyung looked at the elder in disbelief...his wide frantic eyes looking around..as if searching for someone

Hobi sighed as he cupped Taehyung's cheeks...his eyes comically widening again...' Don't be scared Taehyung...Yoongi is not here'

That seemed to calm a nerve as Taehyung finally locked eyes with his senior

' What are you doing here?' Taehyung managed to ask

' I...actually was just passing by when I saw you here' Hobi shrugged looking back at his car that was parked on the side road

' Ok...I should leave now' Taehyung said hurriedly only to be stopped by Hobi again

' Taehyung...I need to apologize to you'

' Me?'

' Am sorry...Yoongi..I know he is not been the best of behavior whenever around you..but trust me Tae...he is a good soul..he just..he is just trying to protect his loved ones...and-'

' Protecting his loved one's never means hurting others on purpose' Taehyung cut him off ' He can protect who ever he wants..that doesn't mean he has to degrade me..my self respect in front of everyone...'

' If you know all this then why haven't you ever said this at his face?' Hobi asked

' Because am not like him! May be I don't have anyone to protect me from the world and instead I have to do that for myself ' Taehyung sighed ' You know what? Am leaving'

'Taehyung' Hobi held his hand out... stopping the younger by his wrist ' Stay'

Taehyung stilled... looking down at his hand and then back at Hobi

' Can I...can I have dinner with you?'

' Why? Don't you have your oh so lovely brothers for that?' Taehyung spat... trying to ignore the fact that Hobi's fingers are still around his wrist

' May be I need a change' Hobi said

' Am not some thing kept for fancying people that whenever you need a change you can just approach me and then forget about me just like that' Taehyung gritted out

' Taehyung I want to get to know you more' Hobi breathed out ' Is that answer enough for you? Did that satisfy you?'

Hobi saw how the younger's face paled again...his took in a deep breath as he said 'Look...I know The Kings have always been very mean to you...but I don't want it to be like that anymore...I have never asked them the reason for the rivalry but now I want to know...not the reason but you Tae...as a friend...as a brother'

' I don't want friends' Taehyung deadpanned

' I do' Hobi smiled ' Am in great need of a friend Taehyung... please help me'

' Why me?' Taehyung looked at him ' What if this is another play by you and your gro-'

' No one knows that am here..with you' Hobi said stopping him mid sentence ' And no one will do anything to you anymore...I promise'

Taehyung just blinked...not knowing whether to trust him or not....A friend....The offer is very tempting...he doesn't even remember the last time he had someone to call him as their friend... someone whom he called his friend

' So shall we go? Am starving!!' Hobi whinned and saw the way a small smile.. almost... almost making its way towards his lips.. before he masked it again

' I don't want to get in your car' Taehyung said...

' Then we can walk' Hobi said walking forward already ' It's good for health'

Taehyung stared at the man who was already many steps ahead of him

' Are you coming?' Hobi yelled out as Taehyung ran up to him

Trying once won't hurt.. right?

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' We are eating here?' Hobi asked as he looked at the small food shop....it was nothing near fancy....just a small shop...which looked as if it could barely hold atleast 10 people

' If you don't like this place...you can leave' Taehyung said casually

' Oh no no...' Hobi laughed awkwardly as he walked in behind the younger

Hobi's eyes widened when he saw the inside of theshop...it was big...much bigger than what he had expected it to be..yet a very simple restaurant

' Taehyung ah' An old lady came out smiling ' Haven't seen you in a long time'

' Don't exaggerate it Seon halmonie..I just came last week' Taehyung said shaking his head as the old woman just laughed

' How is your sweetheart?' Seon asked teasingly

' Fine.... doing well' Taehyung gave a tight lipped smile

' Who is this?' She asked looking at Hobi who was staring at Taehyung 'Is this the one you were talk-'

' Halmonie..' Taehyung called alarmed stopping her midway 'This is my Senior...Ho-'

' Am Hoseok... Taehyung's hyung....You can call me Hobi' Hobi said giving an eye blinding smile

The old lady looked at Taehyung who just looked done

' Go and sit.... I'll quickly bring something for you both' She said rushing off but not before welcoming Hobi

'You know her?' Hobi asked as he took a place opposite to Taehyung in one of the seats at the corner and just then Seon came back with a big tray setting the foods down

' Thankyou Seon Halmonie' Taehyung said as the old lady ruffled his hair.. giving a warm smile before leaving..

' That was fast' Hobi commented

' She always keep some aside for me' Taehyung shrugged ' You should taste it'

Hobi looked at the glass noddles and kimchi before slowly picking up his chopsticks...

Taehyung looked at the elder....whose eyes slowly widened as he looked at Taehyung

' Oh my god..this tastes heavenly!!' Hobi almost yelled grabbing the attention of the rest of the people around as he smiled sheepishly

Taehyung had a proud look on as he nodded.. digging into his own food ' And to answer your previous question.. yes I know her..I think since when I was in middle school...I absolutely love her food and you know hyung her makguksu is just heaven... And when I used to come here with h-'

Hobi saw Taehyung's voice going from that of excitement to utter silence....a melancholic tone gracing his face as he looked back at his food mumbling a small sorry for rambling before digging in

' Who is this sweetheart of yours? You have a girlfriend?' Hobi asked

' I don't remember agreeing to answer your questions' Taehyung shrugged

' Do you live alone Tae?' Hobi spoke up after a long pause

' Are you perhaps mocking me?' Taehyung asked..his voice defensive

' You should loosen up a bit...not every one out there will mock you' Hobi frowned..

' With the life am living and the people around me....the least I can expect is a taunt...for being not having a place to call home..nor anyone to call family' Taehyung scoffed as he took a glass of water..

' Am also an orphan Taehyung' Hobi said making Taehyung's head whip towards him ' Yoongi's appa adopted me when I was 10.... Gave everything that was needed for a 10 year old...still providing for me... infact he cares more about me that Yoongi...but no matter how much he loves me...deep down I still know that am not their blood'

Taehyung stared at him not knowing what to say...

' But their are some relations Tae...that are much more stronger that the relation by blood' Hobi wiped his mouth as he stood up.... followed by Taehyung..both of them now walking out of there

' Some relationships are made from your heart...and they are meant to be forever' Hobi looked at the younger who was now listening to him carefully...his big bambi eyes staring at him ' And I know...some will break you heart...but again... just like how a beautiful summer will be snatched away by autumn and winter....only for the spring to arrive with new hope.... Promises and hearts are also meant to be broken..again and again..so that a way more stronger promise could be made...a much more honest love could be found..that will hold all your broken pieces together...'

Taehyung blinked when Hobi stopped talking...both of them halting at their spots

' Go inside Tae.... it's getting colder' Hobi smiled and that's when Taehyung noticed that they are now in front of his apartment building ' I know you live here... only I know'

Taehyung doesn't know why..but something in him urged him to trust Hobi.... There are chances that Hobi would let others know about his place and they might even come here just to irritate him.. but... the warmth and care in Hobi's voice made him trust him...

Taehyung slowly nodded turning towards the gate when

' Taehyung ah....' Hobi again called... making the younger look at him

' Sometimes we keep on looking for the hand wishing for it to be extended towards us...the hand that will hold you close in its embrace protecting you...but we forget the fact that they would also be waiting for us to hold them..... protect them...we are so deep in our own misery that we ignore the pain they are in'

' W-what?'

' When the time comes... grab on to the hand that you have been craving to hold...hold onto it tightly...for a long time....because together the Winter feels less cold..and spring..more beautiful'

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Jungkook sat up on his bed....a frown on his face as he knocked on the wall again

' Are you sleeping??' He called out again only to be met with silence....

At first he thought that the latter might not be home but then he saw the lights turning on.... He waited for him to come but nothing happened...and finally Jungkook made his mind to sleep when he heard something heavy falling down followed by rushed footsteps...

Jungkook got worried at that and started knocking and calling out his name but still no answer came and then... everything was silent...and then the lights went off

Jungkook huffed looking back at the wall before laying down again ' Why are you not talking to me?' He again grumbled closing his eyes....waiting for sleep to reach out to him.... twisting and turning in bed

Jungkook groaned into the pillow before sitting up again... looking out of the window through which now seeped in bright sunlight....

He looked at floor...a small sigh leaving him when he saw no letters or notes

The more Jungkook spents his time in that apartment..the more suffocated he feels.... Finally he was done getting ready for University...and almost left when he took a complete turn.. rushing towards his table as he tore out a page from his note

Hey Bear

I don't know what happened....hope you are fine... I heard some noises from there....if you don't want to talk about it ignore this note....but if you feel like you need someone am here.... I'll leave my number on the back of this note..feel free to text me

JK

Jungkook read the note one last time before sliding it in and rushing out

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' What's with you...why are you keeping on looking at your phone as if you are waiting for someone's call?' Jin asked looking at Jungkook who just shrugged

Namjoon looked around their table... Jin was trying to make a conversation with everyone...but Yoongi kept on scrolling his phone... ignoring everyone..still angry about what happened the other day...while Jimin kept on glancing at Jungkook who was totally avoiding him...and Hobi...god knows where Hobi is- Namjoon stopped all his thoughts when he realized how everything went silent before murmurs filled the cafeteria....

His confused glance was met with Yoongi's raging orbs... making him also turn around only to have his eyes widen...for there comes Hobi...one hand thrown over Taehyung's shoulder... talking to him without the care of the world

' What the hell does he think he is doing with that boy!' Yoongi spat... anger evident in his voice ' I'll really k-'

' You won't do anything' Jungkook's cold voice was heard making Yoongi freeze ' You won't say anything to him!'

' You are still taking Taeh-'

' Am talking about Hobi hyung' Jungkook corrected him ' I don't want him to get hurt anymore...he really was upset yesterday'

Jin abruptly stood up the second Jungkook stopped talking... talking out his back... swinging it around his shoulder

' Are you going?' Joon asked

' What will I do in the middle of all this mess?' Jin glared at Yoongi ' I'll be in the campus... don't come to me if you all get beaten up!'

' Jin!' Namjoon ran behind the other who just walked away ignoring his calls...

Jungkook looked at Taehyung who was now standing beside Hobi near the counter who was order something...

' I'll be in my class' Jungkook stood up ... leaving only Yoongi and Jimin back

Jimin averted his gaze towards Taehyung....he looked so small and innocent beside Hobi who was still blabbering about god knows what.... A small unknown smile crept up Jimin's lips when he saw the way Taehyung's big bambi eyes were now staring at Hobi...a small excited glint in his eyes....

Jimin was quick to turn his head when he saw Hobi taking ahold of Taehyung's hand..as they both approached their table

' Hobi hyung....I think you should go... I'll sit somewhere here' Taehyung said as he tried to free his hands from Hobi's hold

' Why would you sit alone when you have your hyung here' Hobi looked at him ' Also I don't like it when I see my friends sitting alone'

' Am your friend?' Taehyung asked... because clearly from Hobi's words he understood that he was mentioning about him

' Were I not clear?' Hobi looked back at him ' I thought I was..'

' Oh' Taehyung blinked but by then they had reached the table Yoongi and Jimin were at

' Hi Jiminie...hey Yoongs' Hobi chirped up as soon as he sat down pulling Taehyung with him

' Hey hyung' Jimin smiled softly... taking a small glance at Taehyung who looked clearly uncomfortable...and just then Yoongi slammed his bag onto the table... making them all flinch as he stood up... glaring hard at Taehyung mumbling something before stomping out of their

' Don't mind him...' Jimin looked at Taehyung ' He is just being an asshole'

' What happened to you?' Taehyung blurted out ' You also were rude to me...now you are just asking me to ignore him'

Hobi laughed awkwardly at the tension between them  ' Guys... let's just eat?'

' Sure' Taehyung nodded digging into his food while Jimin just sat there....the urge to apologize building up in him by each passing second.... He looked up from his food.... eyeing Taehyung He looks way too innocent for what I have made him go through

Jimin sighed... mustering up some courage... finally deciding to apologize ' Taehyung'

' Yeah?'

' Am sor-'

' Hey Park!' A voice was heard stopping Jimin mid sentence

' Bogum' Jimin said tiredly ' Need something?'

' No' Bogum smiled ' Just a bit shocked seeing the Kim Taehyung with two of the Kings.... nothing I expected'

Taehyung gulped down the food... setting back his chopsticks as he stood up ' Am done'

' Taehyung sit down' Hobi said holding his hand

' Woah woah woahh...look at that' Bogum sat down.. leaning back into the chair ' Seems like Taehyung decided to change his puppet here huh?'

' Mind what you say Bogum' Taehyung glared back at him ' I won't hold back anymore from showing you your place'

' Look who is speaking...the fragile nerd of SNU who is usually the punching bag of The Kings' Bogum scoffed ' You are nothing more than an doll for them to vent their anger out Taehyung ah'

' I might be that to the Kings..but that's not the case with you' Taehyung gritted out turning around to leave when-

' Why Taehyung' Bogum stood up walking closer... standing just behind him ' Why just for them? Is it any special privilege that only they are getting?Seems like you are their pretty doll who helps them relieve their stress in the day and warms their bed at nigh-' Before Bogum could complete he felt a kick on his stomach making him fall onto the ground...with a chopstick inches away from his neck and a raging Taehyung over him

' Did tell you that I won't be hesitating to show you your fucking place!' Taehyung spat

' Taehyung..get up' Hobi pulled the boy up from above Bogum who was still horrified

Taehyung pulled back his hand from Hobi's hold as he glared at him ' Everytime you people are near me... something does go downhill.... You called me your friend right...do me a favor and stay away from me Hobi hyung.... '

' Tae.. Taehyung wait' Hobi ran behind the younger who was already out of the canteen gates

Jimin looked down at a still shaken Bogum ....the maze in his head getting more tangled up If Taehyung was this strong..why hasn't he ever raised his hand at me or Yoongi no matter what we do to him?

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A week passed by....a whole week with Jungkook missing his bear terribly as the latter stopped talking to him.... Everyday Jungkook would drop numerous letter for his neighbor but not even a single reply to any of them came...

To say the truth... Jungkook was deeply hurt.....but then again he had to remind himself that nothing he held close in his life lasted forever.... He tried his best to distract himself...by training more at the gym or spending his time playing basketball...but he never stopped going back hoping to see some response from his neighbor.... But with each sunset...ended his hopes too....

' God Kook you should stop working out' Yoongi looked at the younger who just snorted.... The whole basketball team was coming back from the court...with Jungkook Yoongi and Hobi snickering among themselves as they walked into the changing room

' He is right Kook...I mean look at you' Hobi eyed him up and down....

Jungkook just shook his head as he pulled his t-shirt off...his damp hair sticking to his forhead...as he leaned back onto someone locker.. looking at Hobi who was busy talking to someone on his phone...

' You are too busy on your phone these days Hoba' Yoongi commented with a teasing smile ' Who is it?'

Jungkook laughed at that as he ran his towel over his hair.. before taking a fresh shirt when

' Hobi hyung'  The door to the changing room slammed opened and in came Taehyung...who stilled on his spot next to the door when he saw all eyes on him

' Taehyung ah' Hobi called smiling as he took a step forward ' I was waiting for you'

Jungkook whipped his head towards Hobi whose eyes were still on Taehyung... And..one thing that changed over the week was Taehyung and Hobi's growing friendship... which was infact talk of the whole university... there are even rumors stating that they are dating.... Yoongi was Ofcourse infuriated but he didn't have the courage to ask his brother anything after their last fight

' Something came up hyung' Taehyung mumbled...as he took a short glance at Jungkook who was now staring back at him ' I think I should go now'

' No Tae.... wait' Hobi said stopping him ' Just wait here....let me get my bag...I'll come now.. don't go anywhere' So saying Hobi ran out leaving him there...

Taehyung looked back...he saw how the kids were whispering among themselves as they eyed him...
Taehyung was visibly uncomfortable and just to add to that Jungkook stepped closer

' Kim' Jungkook called...his towel now thrown over his shoulder and sweatpants hanging low around his waist...with his V line on display..as sweat trickled down his abs

Taehyung gulped as the distance between them reduced with Jungkook's each steps....his eyes refusing to look anywhere else when he had such a view in front of him

Taehyung took a step back...his heart beating out of his chest when his back hit the locker behind him...his eyes automatically closing when Jungkook leaned in... with their breaths mingling

' You should move out of the way Kim....you are blocking my locker'

Taehyung snapped opened his eyes... staring at Jungkook who now had a low smirk before the words dawned on him....

Jungkook rose a brow when he saw the other still staring...he was about to speak up again when

' Kim and Jeon'

Jungkook closed his eyes.... blowing out a deep breath..which unknowingly yet accurately hit Taehyung on his neck.. making a shudder run down his spine before Jungkook stepped away from him

' Eunwoo' He gritted out...his jaws clenching

' Never thought that I'll be witnessing such beautiful days ever' Eunwoo snickered with Bogum next to him

' And you Taehyung.... dating Hoseok I heard' Bogum smirked ' The whole University is talking'

' You should stop your filthy habit of reacting to everything that you hear Bogum....' Taehyung retorted 'It can hurt your pride when you'd have to hear the whole university talk about our last encounter too....'

Jungkook looked at Taehyung... and then back to Bogum behind whom now stood a confused Hobi and Jimin

' Oh Taehyung ah' Bogum called only for Taehyung to roll his eyes before talking a step forward to leave when Bogum continued ' May be I shouldn't react...but you tell me Tae...how am I supposed to be calm when I heard the most stirring secret about you ever'

' Enough Bogum' Taehyung spat..his heart dropping

Bogum just chuckled as he turned around...' Park Jimin....come here' He pulled Jimin into the room by his wrist... making Jungkook take a step forward but he stopped when he saw the way Hobi looked at him... silently asking him not to lash out

' So tell me Jimin ah' Bogum called sweetly...his eyes still on Taehyung ' How are you supposed to keep your calm when you find out that The Kim Taehyung once had the Prince of Monarch Empires wrapped around his pinky'

There....the whole room saw the way Taehyung's breath hitched..his eyes flying to Bogum who now had a victorious smile

Jimin stilled....his eyes unknowingly turning towards Jungkook who was rooted to his place...as Bogum continued

' How are you supposed to let it off oh so casually when you find out that Kim Taehyung and Jeon Jungkook had one of the most famous love stories in their high school....the most celebrated couple Jungkook Jeon and his Inara'

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