On This Blank Canvas, I Paint
Chapter 1
*Gyeongbok High School*
Everyone avoided Taehyung since he was always rude and clearly hated other people's presence.
Mingyu notices Taehyung studying in the library. He tries to approach him with a warm smile, wanting to befriend such a lonely person
✨️mingyu✨️
Excuse me, can I sit here?
Taehyung glances at Mingyu and gives him a condescending glare
taehyung😴
I'm not here to socialize. Leave me alone.
The next day, Mingyu persisted.
Mingyu kept coming back with kindness and patience, seeing a potential friendship between him and Taehyung despite being pushed away
Jake
-In Mingyu's Friendgroup
Hyunjin
-In Mingyu's Friendgroup
✨️mingyu✨️
Hey.. have you two seen Taehyung?
hyunjin
Taehyung..? Since when have you been talking to him?
pup jake
Honestly.. that guy is pretty rude.. 😥
✨️mingyu✨️
He's not rude at all!
✨️mingyu✨️
And definitely not scary.. maybe he's just lonely.
pup jake
He never smiles and he always sits alone like he's daring someone to bother him..😑
Mingyu sighed, clearly tired
✨️mingyu✨️
Guys.. He deserves a friend too. Even if it doesn't look like it.
Jake and Hyunjin looked at each other like Mingyu was crazy
hyunjin
Good luck with that.. Taehyung probably prefers the company of his books..
✨️mingyu✨️
I'll have to keep trying then. If he tells me to leave again, I'll just come back to him tomorrow.
During the next day of school, Mingyu arrived early
Mingyu wandered around the empty classroom. His fingers drifting along the tables until he stumbles across a beautifully painted canvas on top of Taehyung's assigned desk.
Mingyu felt his chest tighten.
✨️mingyu✨️
Who... painted this..?
He gently brushed away a scrap that was covering a name on the canvas.
Mingyu blinked once. Twice.
✨️mingyu✨️
The scary guy..? The one who never wants to talk to me..?
Suddenly he hears someone coming into the classroom.
He quickly stepped back and away from the canvas.
It was Jungkook who came in.
jungkook
Oh hey, Mingyu. You never come early haha
✨️mingyu✨️
Ah- yes. I was just afraid of arriving too late!
jungkook
Pfft. It feels like you're hiding something.
✨️mingyu✨️
Uh... hiding something? Just admiring the art supplies.. duh
Jungkook's grin widened, his eyes sparkling with mischief
jungkook
Uh huh, sure. Just art supplies, right?
Jungkook takes a step closer, peering over Mingyu's shoulder.
jungkook
You're stalking someone's masterpiece aren't you?
Mingyu's cheeks burned, practically stammering over his words
✨️mingyu✨️
Stalking?! Jeon, this painting... its just really good! Come on, who would've known THE Kim Taehyung painted something like this?!
jungkook
Taehyung? The guy who hates everyone?
Mingyu fidgeted with his fingers, avoiding eye contact with Jungkook
jungkook
Relax. But hey, don't get caught. Taehyung might actually get scared if he sees you staring at his work.
Taehyung had always kept a careful distance, minding his own business and studying on his own.
But lately, there was Mingyu
There was always these little things where Mingyu would always smile at him and he would never flinch whenever Taehyung's voice snapped or grumbled to be left alone.
One afternoon, Taehyung found himself admiring Mingyu from his classroom, watching him run outside during his gym class.
After a while of watching Mingyu run with his gym classmates through his classroom window, he returns to his assignments
And suddenly, Taehyung realized he likes him
He liked the way Mingyu cared and the warmth he brings inside his safe space
During break, Taehyung started painting Mingyu on his all of his canvases. Even his sketchbooks and even to the point of taking pictures of him.
What Taehyung didn't know was that Jungkook was secretly watching...under a sharp pang of jealousy
One day, Taehyung arrives in his school's art club room where he kept all the paintings of Mingyu
He kept them in a large yellow binder, always hidden underneath his belongings
When Taehyung checks, it was missing.
taehyung😴
huh.. thats weird. maybe i left it in my bag.
Taehyung began to check his bag, humming silently
Taehyung's smile faded and he feels his heart drop
taehyung😴
No.. no, no, no...
A cold knot formed in his stomach. He tried to swallow the lump in his throat, holding back panic
taehyung😴
they can't know.. they can't know I like him... I- I can't...
Suddenly, Taehyung's head swiftly turned to the doorway where Jungkook was standing
jungkook
Hey. You must be Taehyung.
Taehyung tried to compose himself, eyebrows furrowed
taehyung😴
what do you want. get out of here.
Jungkook only smiled even more, stepping closer
jungkook
You must be looking for this.
Jungkook held up the yellow binder
Taehyung's eyes widened and his throat went dry. He immediately lunged at Jungkook
taehyung😴
HEY THATS NOT YOURS. give that back- NOW!
Jungkook was almost surprised by the audacity, pushing Taehyung back
jungkook
You really like him don't you?
jungkook
...and you don't want anyone to know..? Thats precious
Taehyung's fists clenched, jaw tight, basically foaming at the mouth
taehyung😴
I said give it BACK!
taehyung😴
This is none of your business.
taehyung😴
NOW HAND IT OVER.
Jungkook chuckled, slow and teasing. There was something dangerous about him in his eyes
jungkook
Oh it is my business now. Especially because of how creepy it is.
jungkook
Mingyu is my best friend. And it would be a shame if he found out some creepy stalker is drawing him.. and taking photos of him without his consent.
Jungkook leaned in closer, towering over the angry Taehyung
jungkook
You should go to jail for this. For being such a creep.
jungkook
Now, I could tell Mingyu about this and show all the beautiful masterpieces you made about him.
Taehyung whispered, stepping forward, desperate
taehyung😴
No. Don't. You wouldn't.
jungkook
....Unless you do something for me.
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