Between Love & War (Taekook)(Vgukk)
The Collision~
The sound of screeching tires and crunching metal echoed through the busy Seoul street.
A black Bentley and a silver Mercedes~
Were now locked in an ugly kiss at a quiet intersection.
The driver's door of the Bentley flew open..
Jeon Jungkook stepped out~
His jaw clenched so tight it could break diamonds.
His sharp eyes were burning with pure rage as he stormed towards the other car.
He didn't care about the damage to his car.
He cared about who was inside the other one.
The silver Mercedes door opened.
Fixing his expensive suit sleeve with a calm that was more terrifying than anger.
Until he looked up and saw who he had crashed into.
The moment their eyes met~
The street temperature dropped fifty degrees.
Jungkook spat~ his voice is venomous.
JUNGKOOK
You can't even drive without destroying property~?? Or is your tiny brain too busy thinking about how to ruin my day~??
Taehyung let out a dark laugh~
Stepping closer until they were inches apart.
TAEHYUNG
Your day~?? My day was perfect until I saw your ugly face through my windshield. Maybe you should learn to drive~ or better yet~ learn to disappear.
His twin brother Jungguk got out of the passenger side~
His eyes wide with panic.
But he wasn't looking at the cars.
He was looking past Taehyung.
Kim V stepped out from behind his brother~
When his eyes found Jungguk~
They softened with worry and love.
Jungguk gave him the tiniest~
V gave a shake of his head.
But Jungkook and Taehyung saw nothing but each other.
JUNGKOOK
You think you can just crash into me and walk away~??
Jungkook's voice rose~ his fist clenching at his side.
JUNGKOOK
I should make you pay for this. I should make you beg.
Taehyung stepped even closer~ their chests almost touching.
TAEHYUNG
Make me beg~?? You can't even make your own employees respect you~ Jungkook. Everyone knows you're just a cold~ heartless robot who doesn't know how to feel.
Jungkook laughed~ but there was no humor in it.
JUNGKOOK
The only thing I feel for you is disgust. You're a disease~ Kim Taehyung. A plague I wish I could erase from this earth.
JUNGKOOK
Then crash your car into me harder next time~
Taehyung shot back~ his eyes gleaming with hate.
TAEHYUNG
Or do you not have the guts~?? You never did. Not in college~ and not now.
The mention of college was like a match to gasoline.
Jungkook grabbed Taehyung's tie~ yanking him forward.
JUNGKOOK
Shut your mouth about college. You don't get to talk about that. You don't get to breathe the same air as me and talk about that.
Taehyung grabbed Jungkook's wrist~ his grip iron-strong.
TAEHYUNG
Let go of me before I make you.
Jungkook whispered dangerously.
JUNGKOOK
I've wanted an excuse to put my hands on you for years.
They were fighting like animals~
Passersby stopped to stare.
Cameras were probably filming. Neither cared.
JUNGKOOK
Nothing but a rich boy who thinks money can buy happiness. But we all know the truth~ don't we~?? You're empty inside. Hollow. That's why you can't love anyone.
Jungkook tightened his grip on the tie.
JUNGKOOK
You love your family so much~?? You don't even know what your own brother does behind your back.
Behind them~ both Jungguk and V froze~ their hearts stopping.
But Jungguk couldn't move.
If Jungkook found out... if Taehyung found out... they were dead.
Taehyung's eyes narrowed.
TAEHYUNG
What does that mean~??
Jungkook smiled~ cruel and sharp.
JUNGKOOK
Figure it out yourself. You're so smart~ aren't you~?? Mr. Perfect Kim Taehyung.
TAEHYUNG
I will destroy you~
Taehyung promised his voice low and deadly.
TAEHYUNG
One day~ Jeon Jungkook~ I will watch you fall~ and I will be the one laughing.
Jungkook released his tie with a shove.
JUNGKOOK
You're not man enough to destroy me. You never were..
They stood there~ chests heaving~
Eyes locked in a battle of pure hatred. The whole world faded away.
And the fire between them that refused to die.
Finally~ without breaking eye contact~
Jungkook raised his hand.
Middle finger. Straight at Taehyung's face.
And returned the gesture with double the venom.
TAEHYUNG
See you in hell~ Jungkook.
JUNGKOOK
Save me a seat~ Taehyung.
They turned at the same time~
Walking back to their damaged cars like nothing happened..
Jungguk caught V's eye one last time.
Heartbroken~ and so deeply in love that it hurt.
Jungguk mouthed three words before getting back in the car:
V nodded~ his eyes glistening.
As the Bentleys and Mercedes drove away in opposite directions~
Neither Jungkook nor Taehyung knew that fate was already laughing..
They wouldn't be driving away from each other.
Soon~ they would be forced to stay.....
The Lies We Tell~
The silver Mercedes pulled into the underground parking lot.
Taehyung got out without a word~
Slamming the door so hard the car shook.
His eyes were burning with something dangerous.
His heart pounding so loud he was sure his brother could hear it.
They walked to the private elevator in silence.
Taehyung stared straight ahead~
Just... cold. Colder than V had ever seen him.
When the doors opened on the top floor~
Taehyung walked towards his cabin without looking back.
TAEHYUNG
Come to my cabin~
He ordered flatly.V gulped.
The walk to the cabin felt like walking to his execution.
V
💭 Does he know~?? Did Jungkook hyung see us~?? Did someone tell him~??
Taehyung's secretary was waiting with documents.
She placed them on the desk~ bowed~ and waited.
She bowed again and disappeared quickly~ closing the door behind her.
The click of the door made V flinch.
Taehyung stood behind his desk~
Looking out the window at the Seoul skyline.
The silence was suffocating.
TAEHYUNG
What did jeon f**kingJungkook mean~??
Taehyung's voice was low~ controlled~
But V could hear the storm underneath.
TAEHYUNG
He said... you don't even know what your own brother does behind your back.
TAEHYUNG
What does that mean~ V~?? What was he about to say~??
He couldn't look his brother in the eye.
His heart was shattering.
V
💭 I'm sorry~ hyung. I'm so sorry. I'm lying to you.
Taehyung's voice softened just slightly.
V shook his head~ eyes fixed on the floor.
The anger in the room seemed to deflate a little.
He walked to V and placed his hands gently on his younger brother's shoulders.
V slowly raised his head.
His eyes were already wet.
Taehyung's expression was still serious~ but his touch was gentle.
TAEHYUNG
What does he mean~?? Tell me. Did he threaten you~?? Did he do something to you~?? If that bastard touched you~ I swear I'll—
V
No~ hyung. Nothing like that. I don't know what he meant. He was just... lying.
V
Jungkook hyung was lying to make you angry. He saw how mad you were and just... said something to hurt you more.
Taehyung's jaw tightened at the name.
TAEHYUNG
Jungkook hyung~??
TAEHYUNG
Don't call him hyung~
Taehyung said firmly~ his grip on V's shoulders is tightening just a little.
TAEHYUNG
He doesn't deserve that respect. He doesn't deserve anything from our family.
V
Sorry~ hyung. I'm sorry.
Taehyung searched his brother's eyes for a long moment.
Then he pulled V into a tight hug.
Taehyung whispered into his hair.
TAEHYUNG
If he so much as blinks at you wrong~ I'll make him pay. I don't care what it takes. You're my brother. I protect what's mine.
V hugged him back~ but his heart was breaking.
V
💭 If only you knew~ hyung. If only you knew who I really love. You'd never hug me again.... maybe
Taehyung pulled back and looked at him seriously.
TAEHYUNG
Don't disappoint me~ V. If you ever hide something from me... if you ever lie to me...
V said~ but the words tasted like ash in his mouth.
TAEHYUNG
Go. work or whatever you want to do... I have work.
V bowed and left quickly~
Escaping before the guilt crushed him completely.
As soon as the door closed~ Taehyung pulled out his phone.
TAEHYUNG
Hobi. My cabin. Now.
Hoseok burst through the door~
His sunshine smile immediately dimming when he saw Taehyung's face.
j hope
What happened~?? You look like you want to murder someone.
TAEHYUNG
Jungkook. That b@stard crashed into my car today. We fought. And then he said something weird.
Hobi's heart skipped~ but he kept his face calm.
TAEHYUNG
He said... you don't even know what your own brother does behind your back. What does that mean~ Hobi~?? What is V doing~?? Is he in trouble~?? Is Jungkook targeting him~??
j hope
💭 Oh god. Oh no. He can't find out. V and Jungguk... Hani and me... we're all dead if he finds out.
j hope
Give me a few days. I'll dig into it.
TAEHYUNG
Hurry. If Jungkook touches my brother...
j hope
But Tae... think about it. Jungkook was angry. You were both fighting. He probably just said something random to hurt you. You know how he is. He wants to get inside your head.
Taehyung considered this. His jaw worked.
j hope
He's probably trying to make you fight with V~
Hobi continued~ hating himself for lying to his best friend.
j hope
Divide and conquer. If you're busy fighting with your own brother~ you're not focused on the business. On him.
Taehyung slowly sat down.
j hope
Don't let him win~ Tae. Don't let him get between you and V.
Taehyung was quiet for a long moment. Then he nodded.
TAEHYUNG
You're right. That bastard doesn't get to win.
TAEHYUNG
Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Hobi smiled~ but inside he was dying.
j hope
💭 I'm sorry~ Tae. I'm so sorry. I'm lying to you too..
Lies²~
The black Bentley screeched to a stop in the parking lot.
Jungkook stormed out~ slamming every door he passed.
His employees scattered like leaves in a storm.
Practically jogging to keep up with his brother's long~ angry strides.
JUNGGUK
Hyung! Hyung~ wait up!
Jungkook ignored him~ marching towards the elevator.
Inside~ Jungguk pressed the button for their floor and immediately started talking.
He couldn't stop talking when he was nervous.
JUNGGUK
That Taehyung Hyung is so rude~ hyung. Did you see how he looked at you~?? Like you were dirt on his shoe~?? And his brother~ that V guy~ just standing there like a scared rabbit. They're all the same~ those Kims. Rude. Arrogant. Disrespectful. I hate them. I really really hate them.
Jungkook turned slowly~ his eyes sharp.
JUNGKOOK
Don't call him hyung.
JUNGKOOK
Taehyung. Don't call him hyung. He doesn't deserve it.
JUNGGUK
Right. Right. Sorry~ hyung. I just... I hate him so much it slipped out.
Jungkook stared at him for a moment~
The elevator doors opened~ and they walked out.
As they walked down the hallway~ Jungkook suddenly stopped and turned to his brother.
The anger faded slightly~
Replaced by something almost like approval.
JUNGKOOK
That information you gave me~
JUNGKOOK
About V dating Soobin. That was good.
Jungguk's heart stopped for the second time that day.
Jungkook patted his shoulder.
JUNGKOOK
If Taehyung finds out his precious brother is dating his enemy's business partner~??
JUNGKOOK
That family will tear itself apart. And I'll be there to watch.
JUNGKOOK
Good work~ Jungguk.
Jungkook walked into his office and closed the door.
Jungguk stood there in the hallway~
His smile fading~ his heart breaking.
JUNGGUK
If only you knew~ hyung. There is no Soobin. I made him up. I made up an entire lie just to cover the truth..
JUNGGUK
The truth is... I'm the one dating V. I'm the one in love with Kim V.
JUNGGUK
And if you ever find out... you'll kill me.. I'm sure about it.
He walked to his own office~
Pulled out his phone~ and saw a message from a hidden contact.
V
💬 I almost died today. My hyung asked so many questions. I lied to him. I hate lying to him.
JUNGGUK
💬 I know. Me too. I lied to my hyung too. I made up a fake boyfriend for you so he wouldn't suspect me.
JUNGGUK
💬 Yeah. I'm sorry. I had to think fast..
V
💬 It's okay. We're safe for now. But Jungguk... how long can we do this~??
Jungguk stared at the message. He didn't have an answer.
JUNGGUK
💬 I don't know. But I know I love you. And I won't let anyone take you from me. Not even our brothers.
V
💬 I love you too. Be careful.
Jungguk put his phone away and looked out the window at the Seoul skyline.
On the other side of the city~ his love was doing the same thing.
Two families. One hate. And a love that could destroy them all..
Between love and war (〒﹏〒)
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