SHORT STORIES OF TAEKOOK
When Darkness Learned My Name - 1
Morning light filtered through the tall glass windows of Jeon Palace
But none of it mattered to the man slowly descending the grand staircase
Jungkook’s fingers trembled slightly as they tightened around the cold handrail, each step careful, measured—memorized
Soft fabric brushed against his ankles
Soft fabric brushed against his ankles
A silk nightgown, loose and pale, clung to his slender frame
JUNGKOOK
(His long black hair fell freely over his shoulders, some strands slipping over his eyes before he absently tucked them behind his ear)
The small diamond earring on his left ear caught the light and shimmered quietly
When his feet touched the last step, Jungkook paused
He inhaled deeply.
Then exhaled—slow, controlled
Only then did he walk forward, guided not by sight, but by memory, sound, and instinct
The faint clink of cutlery, the soft shuffle of footsteps—Jungkook recognized the dining hall instantly
At the head of the dining table sat Jeon Minjun, Jungkook’s uncle. The man’s eyes softened the moment he heard those familiar footsteps
A maid hurried toward him
Maid: “Miss Jeon, let me help—”
JUNGKOOK
No need (His voice was cold, sharp enough to cut glass)
Her hands shook as she stepped back, lowering her head
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
Good morning, dear (He smiled gently)
JUNGKOOK
(Reached his chair, placing his hand on the backrest before sitting) Morning, uncle
Breakfast was served quietly
The distance between the dining table and the line of maids felt heavier than usual
The new maid, unable to control her curiosity, whispered softly to the woman beside her
New Maid: “Why… why does Miss Jeon behave like this?"
The older maid sighed, eyes lowering respectfully. “Because our Miss Jeon is blind. He cannot see.”
Her eyes immediately moved toward Jungkook.
Pity filled them.
Old Maid: “When Miss Jeon was very young, there was a car accident. He lost his parents that day.”
(Her voice trembled.)
“And his eyesight too.”
New Maid: “That’s… so sad…”
The sound of chopsticks hitting the table echoed loudly
JUNGKOOK
(His head turned sharply in the direction of the maids—even though his eyes saw nothing)
JUNGKOOK
Do you not know I hate talking while I’m eating? (His voice rose, sharp and furious.)Or are you all forgetting your manners?
Every maid bowed instantly, heads lowered
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
Jungkook, dear—please sit calmly
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(He then turned to the maids) All of you, leave
They left quickly, footsteps rushing away
JUNGKOOK
(Shoulders slowly dropped. He leaned back into his chair, fingers tightening briefly before relaxing)
JUNGKOOK
(quietly) I’m done
JUNGKOOK
Uncle… where’s Sol?
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
She’s on leave. Her delivery date is very close now
JUNGKOOK
I’m sorry, uncle. I forgot
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
It’s alright, dear
JUNGKOOK
And uncle When will we go see her? (let out a small, bitter chuckle) See her… funny word, right? I can’t see. But I still say it
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Chest tightened)
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Swallowed hard) Tomorrow evening, Kook
JUNGKOOK
Okay (He reached for his cup, fingers brushing the rim perfectly—practice from years of darkness)
JUNGKOOK
I want to go to my piano class. Tell the driver to prepare the car
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
Alright, dear
JUNGKOOK
Uncle… did you buy everything I asked for?
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Smiled faintly) Yes. Everything is ready
It wasn’t big.
It wasn’t bright.
But it was real.
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Looked at him, eyes shining with unshed tears)
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(thought) I want to see you smile like that again—with your whole heart.I’m waiting for that day, Jungkook
When Darkness Learned My Name - 2
The small house was still wrapped in early morning silence
Sunlight slipped through the thin curtains, falling softly over a narrow bed shared by two figures
TAEHYUNG
(Turned his head—and there she was)
A small girl, barely ten, curled beside him
Chest rising gently. Her messy hair had fallen over her face, hiding it completely
TAEHYUNG
(Carefully—he reached out and brushed the strands away, tucking them behind her ear)
Her face relaxed instantly
TAEHYUNG
(He leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss on her temple)
TAEHYUNG
(soft whisper) Good morning, my little star
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(sleepy, grumpy) Hyung… go away…
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Pushed his shoulder weakly, eyes still closed)
TAEHYUNG
(Chuckled) Yes, Your Highness.
(He bowed exaggeratedly even though she couldn’t see.)
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Turned away, hugging the pillow)
TAEHYUNG
(Slipped out of bed quietly)
After finishing his routine, Taehyung rolled up his sleeves and stepped into the tiny kitchen
The fridge was nearly empty—but today was different
He took out the flour carefully, cracking eggs like they were something precious
Two small arms suddenly wrapped around his waist
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Pressing her cheek against his back, eyes shut tight)
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(mumbling) Hyung…
TAEHYUNG
(smiling without turning) You’re awake already?
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Nodded against him) Are you making pancakes today?
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
REALLY? 😁😁 My hyung is finally making pancakes for me
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Jumped slightly in excitement)
She had been asking for pancakes for month
Taehyung had always smiled and said next time
Because money was never enough
Rent
Electricity
Water
Her medicines
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Stretched her hands up toward him) Hyung
TAEHYUNG
(Laughed softly and lifted her easily, placing her on the kitchen counter) Sit properly, Your Highness
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Swung her legs happily) Hyung… Iseul loves you so much
TAEHYUNG
(He raised an eyebrow teasingly)
TAEHYUNG
But didn’t you say ‘go away’ when I kissed you?
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Pouted)
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
That’s because you disturbed my sleep
TAEHYUNG
(Nodded dramatically) Ah… my mistake (He flipped the pancake)
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Leaned forward and suddenly kissed his cheek)
TAEHYUNG
Okay, Highness. Go get ready for school
She jumped down and ran toward the bathroom
They sat at the small table
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
Hyung, these are sooo good
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
When I grow up, I’ll buy you pancakes every day
TAEHYUNG
(Laughed) Then I’ll just sit at home and wait
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
No! You’ll cook for me forever
TAEHYUNG
(Fixed her uniform, straightened her bag, and held her hand as they walked)
ISEUL / TAE'S SISTER
(Suddenly hugged him tightly) Hyung… don’t work too hard
TAEHYUNG
(Crouched and kissed her forehead)
TAEHYUNG
Study well. I’ll come pick you up
She ran inside, waving wildly
Taehyung stood there until she disappeared
The smell of oil and spices hit him immediately
TAEHYUNG
(Tied his apron and stepped into the kitchen)
They moved with quiet skill
As he chopped vegetables, his phone buzzed once in his pocket
When Darkness Learned My Name - 3
As Taehyung chopped vegetables, his phone buzzed once in his pocket
TAEHYUNG
(Wiped his hands on a cloth and picked up his phone when it buzzed)
💬 Dear Iseul,
Your doctor's appointment has been changed to tomorrow evening.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
TAEHYUNG
(Closed his eyes briefly) (soft sigh) Tomorrow evening…
He slipped the phone back into his pocket and returned to work, his hands moving automatically
After dropping Iseul at school, Taehyung walked to the bus stand
The bus arrived with a screech of brakes
TAEHYUNG
(He climbed in, found a seat by the window, and plugged in his earphones)
🎧 Christmas Tree began playing softly
(He leaned back, eyes half-lidded, watching the city move)
His eyes caught something unusual
A luxury car, sleek and black, stopped beside the bus
Long hair, slightly messy, waves dancing in the sunlight as the window was partly down
(The he lifted his hand slowly, pushing his hair behind his ear)
A diamond earring glowed, catching the light
TAEHYUNG
(Heart skipped)
Why… can’t I look away?
The man turned his head—toward the bus
TAEHYUNG
(Panicked and immediately looked away, pretending he saw nothing)
TAEHYUNG
(His hand flew to his chest)
When he dared to look again
Taehyung changed his clothes quickly, glancing at his phone
TAEHYUNG
(Iseul… I need to pick her up)
TAEHYUNG
(He stepped outside the changing room)
TAEHYUNG
I—I’m sorry ,I was checking my phone, I—
That voice breathing in front of him
JUNGKOOK
😠 Why are you saying sorry, huh?
JUNGKOOK
(His voice was cold, sharp with irritation) If you want to check your phone, then stand in one place and do whatever you want.
If you walk like that, of course you’ll bump into someone 😠💢
JUNGKOOK
I think you bumped into me on purpose.Right?
TAEHYUNG
(Jaw tightened) Hello,no
I’m not that type of person
TAEHYUNG
You think I did it intentionally?Then what about you?
TAEHYUNG
Why can’t you see? do you not have eyesight?
Before Jungkook could respond
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
Jungkook
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
I’m sorry, Kook. I was on a phone call
JUNGKOOK
(Posture shifted instantly) Uncle… please help me sit
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Adjusted the chair carefully, guiding Jungkook’s hand to the armrest.)
JUNGKOOK
(Sat down slowly, expression unreadable)
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Sat opposite him)
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
If you wanted shrimp pasta, you should’ve told me earlier.I would’ve asked the chef at home
JUNGKOOK
Uncle… that’s why I came here.The shrimp pasta here tastes different.It tastes like what I like
(A small smile touched his lips)
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
Anything for you, dear
TAEHYUNG
(Heard everything)
TAEHYUNG
He was that person ordered weekly once this order
Taehyung stopped and Then turned back
Another chef was about to prepare the dish
TAEHYUNG
Mr. Cho Please move,I’ll prepare it.
Without waiting, he rolled up his sleeves
His movements were precise
Like he was cooking for someone important
When the plate was ready, a waiter reached for it
TAEHYUNG
(Stopped him) You can go.I’ll take this
TAEHYUNG
(Placed the plate in front of Jungkook) Here… your order, sir
JUNGKOOK
(His fingers tightened slightly on the table)
The man who bumped into him
TAEHYUNG
I’m really sorry for what I said earlier.I didn’t know about you and—
JUNGKOOK
(cold)I don’t want to hear anything from you.Please leave
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Frowned)
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
Kook, what happened?
TAEHYUNG
I’m sorry, sir ,It was my fault.I bumped into him.
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Turned worried)
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
Jungkook, are you hurt anywhere?Should we see a doctor?
TAEHYUNG
(Bowed again—lower this time)
TAEHYUNG
I’m truly sorry for my words
Then he turned and walked away
MINJUN/ KOOK'S UNCLE
(Watched Jungkook carefully) kook ?
JUNGKOOK
Uncle.Please let me eat
His voice softened—but his expression stayed distant
JUNGKOOK
(Lifted his fork slowly)
And for reasons he couldn’t explain
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