THREADS OF RIVALRY
EPISODE 1 — THE GOLDEN RIVALS
Author
Hello and welcome to my new chat story. I won't drag this any longer, so let's get straight into introduction~
Kim Minjae (48)
CEO of a luxury fashion & hotel empire
Cold, strict, intimidating
Expects perfection from Taehyung
Absolutely hates the Jeon family after their business fallout years ago
Cares about reputation more than emotions
Han Soojin (45)
Elegant and well-known former actress
Softer than Minjae but still distant
Understands Taehyung more than anyone
Secretly tired of the family rivalry
Kim Yerim (16)
Chaotic, sarcastic, loves annoying Taehyung
Secretly ships Taehyung and Jungkook after seeing them argue once
Kim Taehyung (18)
Cold, charismatic, impossible to ignore
Student council vice president
Popular without trying
Hates losing more than anything
Jeon Hyunsuk (50)
Founder of one of Korea’s biggest tech corporations
Calm but terrifying when angry
Sees Taehyung as a distraction and a threat
Pushes Jungkook to always stay
Lee Jiyeon (46)
Famous art gallery director
Warm but emotionally absent because of work
Wants Jungkook to live freely but rarely says it out loud
Jeon Minseo (24)
Jungkook’s older cousin & brother figure
Knows about the family drama
Constantly teases Jungkook whenever Taehyung’s name comes up
Jeon Jungkook (18)
Golden boy of the school
Basketball captain
Competitive, stubborn, confident
Everyone thinks he’s perfect
Park Jimin (18)
Taehyung’s best friend since childhood
Flirty, dramatic, extremely observant
Notices Taehyung staring at Jungkook before Taehyung does
Kim Seokjin (19)
Theater club leader
Loud, funny, rich
Lives for gossip and ships people immediately
Kim Namjoon (19)
Student council president
Smart, mature, tired of Taehyung's competitiveness
Knows Taehyung gets affected by Jungkook more than he admits
Min Yoongi (19)
Quiet, blunt, brutally honest
Student producer & music club leader
Hates unnecessary drama but finds Taekook entertaining
Jung Hoseok (18)
Popular dance club president
Friendly with everyone
Constantly trying to stop Jungkook from starting fights
Choi Haein (18)
Basketball team vice-captain
Protective of Jungkook
Cannot stand Taehyung at first
Author
Now that we are done with introduction I want to ask-
Readers
SHUT UP- and start the story at once!!
Author
Okay okay I just wanted to ask for support and love through this story of mine🫶
Author
And now let's start this story >>>>
There were exactly three things everyone at Hanseong Elite Academy knew:
Kim Taehyung was untouchable.
Jeon Jungkook was unbeatable.
And the two absolutely hated each other.
Half the hallway instantly filled with whispers as Jungkook walked through the front gates wearing his black school blazer slightly undone, headphones around his neck.
Girls immediately started gathering near him.
Miya
Jungkook-ah, good morning!
Minji
Did you practice for the game today?
Haejin
You look so good today!
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook flashed an easy smile that made half the hallway melt.*
Behind him, Yoongi and Hoseok exchanged tired looks.
Min Yoongi(19)
He didn’t even do anything.
* Yoongi muttered.*
Min Yoongi(19)
He breathed.* Hoseok replied.* That’s enough apparently.
Meanwhile—
A black luxury car stopped near the entrance.
The hallway got even louder.
EVERYONE
No way…
KIM TAEHYUNG?
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung stepped out looking like he belonged on the cover of a magazine instead of a school hallway. Calm expression. Sharp eyes. Expensive watch visible beneath his sleeve.*
Kim Namjoon(19)
*Namjoon sighed beside him.*
And there goes the remaining peace.
Kim Seokjin(19)
*Seokjin grinned.*
Should we start betting on how many people confess to him today?
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung ignored both of them.*
Because across the hallway—
Jeon Jungkook was already staring at him.
And somehow, the entire atmosphere changed.
Students immediately moved aside as the two walked toward each other.
Neither looked away.
Neither ever did.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook smirked first.*
Still obsessed with copying me, Kim?
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung raised an eyebrow.*
You’re the one standing in my way.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
Oh? This school seemed peaceful before you arrived.
Kim Taehyung(18)
Funny. *Taehyung replied calmly.* I was thinking the same thing.
The tension was instant.
Dangerous.
The kind that made everyone secretly want more.
Jung Hoseok(18)
Okay!*Hoseok suddenly jumped between them nervously.* What a beautiful morning to NOT fight before first period!
Kim Seokjin(19)
*Seokjin whispered dramatically to Namjoon*
One day they’re either going to kill each other or kiss.
Kim Namjoon(19)
*Namjoon looked exhausted already.*
Please never say that again.
First period became worse.
Because their teacher walked in with a stack of papers and one horrible announcement.
Teacher Misori
The National Business Innovation Competition is in three months.
EVERYONE
The class immediately erupted in excitement.
“That competition is huge!”
“Last year’s winners got university offers!”
Teacher Misori
*The teacher nodded.*
And after reviewing grades…
Teacher Misori
*She placed two papers on the desk.*
Teacher Misori
Kim Taehyung and Jeon Jungkook will represent Hanseong Academy together.
Silence.
Complete silence.
Then—
Jeon Jungkook(18)
WHAT?!*Jungkook stood up instantly.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung looked equally unimpressed.*
There has to be another option.
Teacher Misori
There isn’t.*The teacher replied coldly.* You two have the highest scores in the entire school.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook crossed his arms.*
I work better alone.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung let out a quiet laugh.*
That’s the first smart thing you’ve said today.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
Say that again.
Teacher Misori
Sit down, Jeon.
Teacher Misori
*The teacher pinched the bridge of her nose.*
EVERYONE
*Meanwhile, the entire class was losing their minds.*
They’re doomed.
No, WE’RE doomed.
This is better than a drama.
LUNCH BREAK
Rooftop.
Unfortunately for both of them, they arrived at the exact same time.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung stopped walking.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook sighed loudly.*
Of course, you are here.
Kim Taehyung(18)
What, did you reserve the rooftop?
Jeon Jungkook(18)
No, but I was enjoying the silence before you showed up.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung leaned against the railing beside him.*
You talk too much for someone who claims to like silence.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook scoffed.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
Why do you hate me so much anyway?
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung looked at him for a second.*
Kim Taehyung(18)
Maybe because your face is annoying.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook laughed in disbelief.*
You’re unbelievable.
Kim Taehyung(18)
And yet you keep talking to me.
The eye contact lingered again.
Sharp.
Heavy.
Confusing.
For the first time in a while, Jungkook looked away first.
And Taehyung noticed.
Readers
Wtf bit×h this is so short!
Author
I'm sorry but I'm going to write another episode tight after this one!
Readers
You better do! We can't wait!!
Author
Okay, my lovely readers, this is the first episode. Let's get to the second episode.🫶
EPISODE 2 — PARTNERS
Author
Hello here I'm again. I won't drag this, so let's get into the second episode~
Readers
That's right you are getting better!
The school’s anonymous app crashed for twenty minutes straight.
[BREAKING: Kim Taehyung & Jeon Jungkook forced to work together?!]
[Who do you think will quit first?]
[Lowkey sexual tension.]
Min Yoongi(19)
People in this school are insane. *Yoongi muttered while scrolling through the comments.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook snatched the phone away immediately.*
Delete that.
Jung Hoseok(18)
*Hoseok looked far too amused.*
Why are you blushing?
Jeon Jungkook(18)
I’m not blushing.
Jung Hoseok(18)
You literally are.
Meanwhile across campus—
Taehyung sat in the student council room pretending not to care while Seokjin dramatically read comments out loud.
Kim Seokjin(19)
Their enemies-to-lovers arc is starting.’ OHHH this one’s my favorite—
Kim Namjoon(19)
Kim Seokjin.*Namjoon warned.*
Kim Seokjin(19)
What? I support local businesses.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung sighed.*
You’re all annoying.
Kim Seokjin(19)
But not as annoying as Jungkook? *Seokjin teased.*
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung looked up slowly.*
Especially Jungkook.
Unfortunately for him—
At that exact moment, Jungkook walked into the student council room.
The atmosphere instantly shifted.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
Teacher said we need to start preparing today.*Jungkook said flatly.*
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung leaned back in his chair.*
You came all the way here just to tell me that?
Jeon Jungkook(18)
You weren’t answering to my messages.
Kim Taehyung(18)
Maybe because I didn’t save your number.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook laughed once and then rolled his eyes.*
You’re impossible.
Kim Taehyung(18)
And yet you’re still here.
Kim Namjoon(19)
*Namjoon quietly stood up.*
Okay. Seokjin. We’re leaving before one of them commits murder.
Kim Seokjin(19)
Or confesses.*Seokjin whispered loudly.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
I HEARD THAT!
Kim Taehyung(18)
I HEARD THAT!
Both Taehyung and Jungkook snapped at the same time.
Silence.
Then Hoseok started laughing so hard he nearly fell off the couch.
Two hours later, they were stuck in the library together.
Worst experience of both their lives.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook sat across from Taehyung with crossed arms.*
You’re late.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung didn’t even look up from his laptop.*
You survived.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
You always act like you’re better than everyone.
Kim Taehyung(18)
And you always act like people should worship you.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
They already do.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung finally looked up.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook immediately regretted speaking because Taehyung was smirking now.*
Kim Taehyung(18)
You’re cocky.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
You noticed?
Their eye contact lasted way too long again.
Way too long.
A random girl passing by accidentally walked into a bookshelf because she was staring at them.
Neither noticed.
After another thirty minutes of arguing.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook groaned dramatically and dropped his head onto the table.*This project is doomed.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung stared at him quietly for a second.*
Jungkook’s hair was messy from basketball practice.
His sleeves were rolled up.
He looked… different like this.
Less untouchable.
More real.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
What?*Jungkook asked suddenly without lifting his head.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
You were staring.
Kim Taehyung(18)
I was thinking about how dramatic you are.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook lifted his head immediately.*
You definitely stared.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung rolled his eyes and returned to his laptop.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*But the small smile on Jungkook’s face stayed there for the rest of the evening.*
That night, Taehyung got home exhausted.
As soon as he entered the dining room, his father spoke.
Kim Minjae(48)
I heard you’re working with Jeon Jungkook.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung’s expression hardened immediately.*
It’s for school.
Kim Minjae(48)
That family brings problems.*His father replied coldly.*Don’t get involved with him.
Taehyung stayed silent.
Because strangely enough…
he already was.
Readers
THIS IS WAY TOO SHORT BISHHH
Author
Well I already wrote two episodes(ToT)
Readers
Write another one.(^-^)/
Author
Let's get to the third episode ~
EPISODE 3 — TOO CLOSE
Author
Hello, I'm back again. Let's write another episode. I'm gonna die. I wrote 3 episodes in a day🫡
Readers
Well how do you expect us to show you love if you don't write daily?
Author
Well it should be one episode a day-
Readers
*dangerous glance*anyways you should write this one and fourth episode as your punishment (^-^)
Jungkook was already annoyed before first period even started.
Basketball practice had gone overtime.
His hair was still slightly damp from the shower, sleeves rolled up as he walked through the hallway carrying his bag over one shoulder.
And unfortunately—
Half the students noticed.
Minji
He looks insane today.
Haejin
Jeon Jungkook please ruin my life.
Jung Hoseok(18)
*Hoseok nearly choked laughing while reading comments out loud.*
Jung Hoseok(18)
You really do live like a celebrity.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
Shut up.*Jungkook muttered.*
But the moment he entered class—
Taehyung looked up.
And paused.
Just for a second.
Jungkook noticed immediately.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
What?*He asked while dropping into his seat beside him.*
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung looked back at his notes.*
You’re late.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
That wasn’t an answer to my question.
Kim Taehyung(18)
You ask too many questions.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook leaned closer slightly.*
You were staring again.
Taehyung stayed calm.
Too calm.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
Maybe your ego is bigger than I thought.
But Jungkook caught it anyway—
The way Taehyung’s eyes briefly flicked toward his rolled sleeves.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Later that afternoon, the teacher forced them to stay after school to work on their project presentation.
Which quickly turned into another argument.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
This design looks boring.*Jungkook complained.*
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Taehyung looked offended.*
It’s minimalistic.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
It’s depressing.
Kim Taehyung(18)
It’s professional.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
It looks like a funeral invitation.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung stared at him in disbelief.*
You have horrible taste.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
And you have no personality.
Kim Taehyung(18)
You’re annoying.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
You keep saying that but you never leave.
The room went quiet for a second.
Because Jungkook was right.
Taehyung could leave if he wanted to.
But he never did.
Before either of them could say anything else, the classroom lights suddenly shut off.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook blinked.*
…Did the power go out?
A loud thunderstorm answered him outside.
Perfect.
Kim Taehyung(18)
Great.*Taehyung sighed.*
Rain slammed against the windows while the classroom darkened except for the weak city lights outside.
And somehow…
the atmosphere changed again.
Jungkook sat on top of a desk nearby, looking unusually relaxed now.
His damp hair kept falling into his eyes.
Taehyung hated how distracting it was.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
You’re staring again.*Jungkook said quietly this time.*
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung finally looked away.*
You wish.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook smiled slightly.
Then softer than before.*You don’t actually hate me as much as you pretend to.
Kim Taehyung(18)
*Taehyung’s expression shifted immediately.
Dangerous territory.*
Kim Taehyung(18)
Don’t assume things about me, Jeon.
For a second, neither of them moved.
The tension felt too heavy.
Too personal.
Then suddenly—
The classroom door burst open.
Kim Seokjin(19)
There you are!*Seokjin walked in dramatically, holding an umbrella while Namjoon stood behind him, looking exhausted.*
Kim Seokjin(19)
We came to save you two from your romantic thunderstorm scene.
Jeon Jungkook(18)
*Jungkook nearly choked.*
Taehyung looked like he wanted to throw Seokjin out the window.
And somehow—
for the first time in days—
they laughed at the same time.
Author
CUT-that is for episode see you tomorrow for episode 4-
Readers
Where do you think you are going?
Readers
No. Immediately no, don't forget your punishment. You have to write episode 4 today!
Author
Okay as you wish(ToT)
Author
Let's get into the fourth episode ~
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