Bound by Hearts
The thief no one could catch
The kingdom never truly slept
As id it knew something moved within its shadows..
Boots thunderd through the streets.
Torches flickered wildly but the shadows they chased was already gone.
A figure landed silently behind a narrow alley.
Light. Precise. Untouchable.
Tae
*adjusted his mask, steadying his breath*
Tae
Too loud *murmured glancing back once*
Not afraid.. Just used to it......
By the time he reached home-
The thief disappeared and a son returned.
The small house was quite, warm in a way the palace could never be.
Tae
*stopped inside.. His eyes fell on her immediately*
His mother.. Sleeping peacefully.
Unaware of the night's he lived.
Tae
*stood there for a moment just watching*
Tae
You always say I'm a good boy *whisper*
Tae
So let me stay that way... Just for you
Tae
*placed a small pouch beside her*
Tae
*lingered his finger for a second before he stepped back*
The palace stood untouched by darkness
Bright. Untouchable. unfair.
Tae
Just one job *muttered*
Tae
*slipped Inside like a ghost*
The treasure hall shimmered under dim light and there it was
Tae
*stepped closer about to take then stopped*
Tae
I'll return you someday
A quiet promise.. One he wasn't sure he could keep.
??...
Talking to iy won't make it lighter
Tae
*froze.. Slowly turned*
Another figure stood in the shadows
??...
*tilted his head* you first
Tae
*let out a quiet breath* not in the mood for this
??...
Then we have a problem
Tae
*frowned slightly* find your own target
Tae
And it happens to be mine ?
Their blades met in an instant
Tae
*moved first quick, precise*
??...
*matched him effortlessly*
Every steps. Every strike
Tae
You're not here for the diamond
??...
*didn't answer just blocked again*
Tae
Then what are you doing here ?
??...
Keeping watch *says calmly*
Tae
*scoffed softly* right in mask
??...
You talk too much *murmured*
Tae
*smrik faintly* and you don't talk enough
??...
*caught his wrist and pulled him slightly off balance*
Tae
*breath hitched just for a second* let go
For a moment neither of them moved
Tae
*slipped past him and grabbed the diamond in one clean motion*
Tae
Great *mutterd* you stalled long enough
??...
My fault ? *replied calmly* you stayed
??...
You kept answering 😐
Tae
*turned to leave then pause and glanced back*
Tae
Who are you ? *asked in quieter this time*
The stranger gaze didn't waver..
??...
Just someone doing the same as you
Tae
*held his stare for a second*
Tae
Then stay out of my way
Tae
*lips curved faintly* try
The guards rushed in to late.
??...
*stood alone in the dim hall watching the empty space*
Kook
A thief who hesitates *murmured*
Kook
*gaze shifted to where the diamond once was*
Kook
And still takes it anyway...
Kook
*a faint smile appeared*
Kook
*turned towards the night where the thief had disappeared*
Kook
Let's see how long you keep running...
returning..
The night hadn't fully faded but Taehyung was already running.
Wind rushed past him as he jumped diem rooftop to rooftop
The palace slowly disappearing behind him
Then he didn't stop. Didn't look back until he reached home..
The moment he stepped inside everything changed
Tae
*removed his mask slowly*
Tae
*eyes immediately softened as they fell in the bed*
Tae
*walked closer and adjusted the blanket on her*
Tae
Sleep well *whisper softly*
For a moment he just stood there watching..
Tae
*lay down beside the wall and closed his eyes*
Kim Sun-young (tae's mom)
Taehyung.. Wake up baby
Kim Sun-young (tae's mom)
*smile* you came late again
Tae
*sit up stretching lightly* just work eomma
Kim Sun-young (tae's mom)
*sigh* don't overwork yourself.. You're still my child
Tae
*smiles faintly* I know eomma
child
*stumbled on the road*
Tae
*Catch him quickly* hey carefully
Tae
*patted his head softly*
Nearby... An old woman struggling with her basket
Tae
*without hesitation took it basket from her*
Tae
Its ok grandma I'll carry it
Kindness come naturally to him even when his own life wasn't kind...
but the moment he stepped inside his house the warmth vanished
His aunt stood there cold.. Watching
Tae
*stayed silent then extended her hand*
Cruel Aunt
Diamond *eyes full of greed*
Cruel Aunt
*check it quickly and smrik* at least you're useful
Tae
*fingers curled slightly but didn't says anything*
Because he already knew the truth
The Jeon palace stood as it always did Bright
Tae
*reached the treasure hall and gently placed the real diamond back*
Tae
*turned ready to leave*
Tae
*run instantly dodging , slipping past....*
But this time they were too many
A blade swung towards him......
Shadow that followed
Another sword blocked it.
A masked figure stood in front of him
Kook
you're getting careless
For a second they clashed.... even now.
Kook
Good I don't take orders
Kook
then stop running into trouble
More guards started to come...
Kook
*grabbed tae's wrist pulling him towards a hidden exit*
This time Tae didn't resist and they run....
The forest swallowed them
Tae
*pulled his hand free*
Kook
You keep needing help
Tae
*scoffed* I was fine 😤
Kook
*stepped closer towards tae*
Tae
*eyes get darken* you watch too much
And this time neither of them looked away..
Tae
*felt it first and looked away*
Tae
Looking like you know me..
Kook
*stays silent for moment then softly says*
Tae
*stilled just for a second then turned away*
But this time it wasn't just the wind...
A presence moved between the trees
Tae
What is that ? *whisper*
And something within it...
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