Jungkook felt like a caged bird.

Forced smiles, nods, and polite conversations it was all the same. His father introduced him to businessman after businessman, as if he were a trophy rather than a person.

His stomach churned. He hated these events. Hated the way he had to pretend to be the ideal son, the perfect heir.

But tonight...

Tonight, something was different.

Because he could still feel Kim Taehyung's gaze.

It burned.

From across the ballroom, Jungkook knew Taehyung was watching him. He hadn't needed to look back to confirm it. The air between them had already changed.

A whisper.

"You're not as obedient as you pretend to be, are you?"

Jungkook froze.

The voice was deep, teasing, but sharp right next to his ear!😳

He turned his head slightly, but Taehyung was already walking past him, his fingers just barely grazing Jungkook's wrist.

A touch so subtle, yet it sent a spark down Jungkook's spine.

His breath hitched.

What was this man doing?😌

His heart pounded as Taehyung disappeared into the crowd, as if nothing had happened. As if he hadn't just unraveled something dangerous inside Jungkook.

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It was past midnight when Jungkook finally stepped onto the empty terrace, needing air. The cool night breeze kissed his skin as he closed his eyes, taking a deep breath.

"Running away?"

Jungkook's eyes snapped open.

Taehyung was already there.

Leaning against the railing, glass of whiskey in hand, watching him.

Jungkook clenched his jaw. "Do you have a habit of sneaking up on people, Mr. Kim?"

Taehyung took a slow sip, smirking against the rim of his glass. "Only when they're interesting."

Jungkook swallowed.

Damn him.

There was something undeniably dangerous about Kim Taehyung. He was dominant but effortless, his presence like a silent storm.

Jungkook turned away. "If you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, leave."

But Taehyung?

He didn't leave instead.....He moved closer!!!😩

Jungkook felt his breath hitch as Taehyung invaded his space, standing right behind him. Not touching him, but close enough to feel the warmth radiating off his body.

"I don't think you want me to leave."

Jungkook's fingers curled into fists. "You don't know me."

Taehyung chuckled. "Don't I?"

A beat of silence.

And then, Taehyung leaned down, his lips ghosting over Jungkook's ear.

"The way you look at me when you think I won't notice..."

Jungkook's breath stopped.

"The way your hands trembled when I touched your wrist earlier..."

His cheeks burned.

"The way you bite your lip when you're nervous..."

Jungkook turned sharply, only to realize his mistake.

Because now he was facing Taehyung, trapped between the terrace railing and this maddeningly confident man.

Too close..... 🌚

His heart pounded as he met Taehyung's gaze, dark, unreadable, but undeniably....hungry?

Taehyung tilted his head. "Should I stop?"

Jungkook hated how weak his voice sounded. "I don't care what you do."

Taehyung hummed. "Liar."

A single finger traced Jungkook's jaw.

A slow, teasing touch.

Jungkook's skin shivered.

"Tell me, Jungkook," Taehyung murmured, voice dropping to a sinful whisper. "How long are you going to keep pretending?"

Jungkook sucked in a sharp breath.

What the hell was this man doing.
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Jungkook's heart pounded in his chest. The air between them was thick, charged with something he wasn't ready to name.

Kim Taehyung wasn't just playing.

He was hunting.....

And Jungkook?

He wasn't sure if he wanted to Run or Fall.

"You think you know me?" Jungkook finally spoke, voice steady despite the storm inside him.

Taehyung smirked. "I know enough."

His thumb brushed against Jungkook's lower lip, just a ghost of a touch, but it sent a shiver down his spine.

Jungkook froze.

Taehyung was testing him.

Jungkook's eyes locked onto his. And for the first time, he pushed back.

"Then you should know..." he whispered, leaning in just slightly, lips almost touching Taehyung's ear. "I don't play games I can't win."

Taehyung's smirk faltered just for a second.

And Jungkook saw it-Victory😌

Before Taehyung could react, Jungkook stepped back, putting distance between them.

He tilted his head, smirk teasing. "Enjoy your drink, Mr. Kim."

Then he turned and walked away.

Leaving Taehyung standing alone on the terrace.

And for the first time in his life...

Kim Taehyung felt like he was the one being played.😏

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