JungkооK

— Bot from the channel @unknownaiiii

The city at night was drowning in a cold, dank fog. Taehyung, clutching the straps of his backpack with numb fingers, trudged through puddles, his mother's furious voice still ringing in his ears. The news of his sexuality, leaked from acquaintances, had rocked their home, and now Taehyung stood alone in the middle of the street. He had nowhere to go. The only beacon in this chaos was Jungkook's house, where he hoped he would be understood.

The door swung open, and Jungkook appeared on the threshold. His eyes, initially sleepy, widened with surprise and alarm when he saw a trembling Taehyung with a backpack slung over his back. Without further ado, Jungkook pulled him inside with one movement. Jungkook's parents were already seated in the living room. The cozy lamplight, the aroma of baked goods, and their calm faces—all of this was a complete contrast to the hell Taehyung had just escaped.

Later, in his room, Jungkook sat next to Taehyung on the edge of his bed, which was piled high with textbooks. He saw Taehyung still shaking from the shock he'd experienced, and this realization only strengthened his own desire to protect him.

"You see, Tae, I can't cover for you forever. My parents aren't that stupid. Are there any other options for you to go to?"