Chapter 3: Shy

“Whatever you are, be a good one.”

Jungkook's cabin

They were still in the motor, fortunately, they were far from the University. Taehyung should be nervous, right?

Because he was with a stranger, he didn't know, but he felt safe with him. It's kind of weird for him, but he likes the feeling of being with this stranger. He has trust issues, but maybe he can trust this guy.

They suddenly stopped in front of the small cabin. The stranger parked the motor, and he left the motor, followed by Jungkook.

He removed the helmet from Taehyung's head and hung it on the handgrip of the motor.

“Get inside, that's my cabin, you might get cold here.” Jungkook started.

“Y-you won't do anything to me, right? No offense, just making sure you're not a bad person.” Taehyung muttered while fidgeting with his fingers.

“You really have the guts to doubt me, in fact, you're the one who came and asked for my assistance.” Jungkook retorted.

“I know, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way.” Taehyung's lips formed a thin.

“I'm not a good person, but I can assure you that you can trust me though. However, it's up to you. If you don't trust me, then you can leave, but if you stay with me, that means you trust me. You can choose now, I don't have time left waiting for you.” Jungkook stated, crossing his arms.

“I-I'll stay, I didn't pay you back yet.” Taehyung swallowed hard, hoping that he made the right decision.

“So, that means you trusted me?” Jungkook inquired, knitting his brows together.

Taehyung nodded his head in response.

“Then you can go inside because it's so cold as fuck here.” Jungkook told him.

Taehyung was walking inside with Jungkook following behind him. The younger boy pulled out the key from his pocket and opened the door.

“Do you want to drink? Juice?” Jungkook asked as they went inside.

“Juice is fine.” Taehyung smiled and watched the stranger close the door.

“Have a seat, I'll serve it to you.” Jungkook said, pulling out the chair for him.

Taehyung takes a seat and Jungkook opened the fridge. He prepares the juice, adding a block of ice to it.

“By the way, who are they? Why are they after you?” Jungkook asked, setting down the juice on the table.

He sat down in front of Taehyung, who chugged down the juice.

“He's my fiancé.” Taehyung replied, sighing.

Jungkook poked his inner cheeks, hearing about his crush having a fiancé, is that mean he has no chance on him? That stings a bit.

“Why are you running away from your fiancé?” Jungkook inquired curiously.

Taehyung looked down at his lap, fidgeting his fingers.

“It's okay if you don't want to answer, it seems you are uncomfortable with that question. I would rather not force you.” Jungkook uttered, noticing how uneasy the pretty boy was.

Taehyung gazed at him, wearing a tight-lipped smile.

“I'm sure he'll force me to do something with him. I wanted to tell him that I'm not ready, yet I'm sure he won't listen to me.” He sighed, remembering the day he was with Yohan just to experience sexual abuse.

“Tell it to your parents.” Jungkook told him.

“They won't stop him, they will scold me instead. They will tell me that there's nothing wrong if I give myself to my fiancé since we'll get married soon.” Taehyung replied, knowing how his parents will react.

Jungkook couldn't believe what he heard. They will scold this beauty just because of that guy? Who the hell is he to do that?

“What? What kind of parents are they? They should listen to you, they shouldn't force you to do something you don't like, they're an asshole.” Jungkook snarled, annoyed with Taehyung's parents.

He peered at Taehyung who didn't speak, he realized that he was saying bad stuff about his parents.

“I'm sorry, I--”

Taehyung's laughs echo through the cabin. Jungkook can't help but find it angelic. Taehyung stopped laughing while holding his stomach.

“You look so cute while getting mad.” Taehyung giggled.

“I thought you were mad?” Jungkook mumbled because he said shitty words about them.

“I'm not, I don't care whether you cursed at them. I always hear that when I'm outside. If I could just escape from them, I'll do that. I want to find my happiness and explore my future.” Taehyung stated with a smile.

“What do you mean by that?” Jungkook was confused.

“They already planned my life, like they arrange marriage me to someone that I don't like. They want me to be their heir and studied about business. They can do anything just to keep their legacy, they didn't mind about my happiness. As long as they're happy, they don't care about me.” Taehyung explained his situation.

“Tell me what do you like?” Jungkook asked, curious about what his crush likes.

Taehyung stared at him, smiling softly.

“I like to paint and explore, I like to hold the camera and capture the beautiful scenery. And lastly, I love strawberries.” Taehyung giggled, imagining himself being free.

He saw Jungkook stands up and held his hand.

“Why don't you paint yourself? You're beautiful.” Jungkook uttered.

“Huh?” Taehyung inquired, confused about what he just said.

“Don't you know you're beautiful? You just said that you like beautiful scenery and paint them. You should paint yourself then.” Jungkook chuckled

Taehyung felt a blush creep on his cheeks, he cupped his cheeks shyly looking at Jungkook.

“Are you shy? I'm just saying the truth.” Jungkook grinned, can't help himself but pinch the boy's cheeks.

“S-still, y-you shouldn't say it like that.” Taehyung whined, playfully pushing Jungkook's hand from his cheeks.

“Oh, how do you want me to say it? You're gorgeous? Lovely? Pretty? Glamorous? Ethereal?” Jungkook smirked, trying to make a move.

“There's no different with them.” Taehyung pouted, feeling the heat rise to his ears.

“It's because you're pretty, you said you like beautiful, and hearing that, your face comes into my mind.” Jungkook snickered.

“Stop making me shy, I'm getting red now, I'm ugly.” Taehyung huffed.

“You'll never be ugly to me, trust me, I can't lie in a beautiful guy like you.” Jungkook flirty winked.

“Y-you know what, juh-just send me to my house.” Taehyung stuttered, standing on the chair and walking away.

Jungkook shook his head, following Taehyung outside.

“Why you still didn't know how to wear the helmet?” Jungkook inquired, sighing.

“It's because I'm not familiar with that.” Taehyung pouted.

“Stop pouting or else I'll kiss you.” Jungkook grinned.

He helped Taehyung to wear the helmet. Taehyung bit his bottom lip, trying not to let out a squeal.

“Done, hop now.” Jungkook said as he hopped on.

Taehyung hopped behind him, clutching his shoulder.

“It's better if you clutch to my waist.” Jungkook offered.

“Why?” Taehyung responds by asking.

“I kind of felt uncomfortable with my shoulder.” Jungkook lied and just wanted Taehyung's arms around his waist.

Taehyung did, he encircled his arms around Jungkook's waist. He felt Taehyung's hand on his toned abs.

“Don't worry, that's all yours.” Jungkook grinned, starting the motor.

“Pervert.” Taehyung muttered, punching Jungkook's back.

Jungkook simply chuckled and the ride started.

Taehyung felt the cold breeze of air on his body, he looked up at the dark sky, smiling while counting the stars. He was hoping this feeling would last long. But he knew it won't happen because they arrived in front of the village.

“Thank you.” Taehyung smiled a bit.

“You're welcome, beautiful.” Jungkook replied, pecking the back of Taehyung's hand.

“I'll go now, be careful.” Taehyung said.

Jungkook hums to start his motor and take the U-turn. Taehyung was about to get inside, but he forgot he didn't still know the stranger's name.

“Wait, what's your--”

He sighed when Jungkook had already left.

“Name” Taehyung sighed.

He smiled, remembering the stranger's face

“He's handsome.” Taehyung muttered, cupping his heated cheeks.

He ran inside the mansion, and for the first time, he felt happy in his life and those unfamiliar feelings in his stomach.

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Please, push them😭