Playing the Player ((~Taekook~))
Room No 69
Right in front of Dormitory No. 69, a mountain of cardboard boxes was stacked, resembling a poorly constructed fortress..
Standing before this cardboard monstrosity was a young man..
His silhouette alone was enough to make passing students trip over flat ground, possessing an elegance that stood in stark contrast to the university dorms' aesthetic..
He was lean and slender, dressed in a simple black t-shirt and jeans that made him appear even more unassuming..
One hand rested lightly on a box, the other tucked into his pocket, as if he had already grown accustomed to waiting..
At this moment, his gaze was not on the luggage.Instead, it was fixed on the room directly opposite room no 70..
The door of that room was tightly shut, giving no hint of life inside..
However, the young man seemed unusually patient..
He looked at it for a long time, his expression calm, almost thoughtful like a hunter observing a forest path where prey might appear at any moment..
No one knew what he was thinking..Naturally, no one knew that his thoughts were anything but simple..
A hundred meters away, behind a dense patch of ornamental bushes that had seen better days, two heads were peeking out like suspicious meerkats..
One of them wore large-framed glasses..With his sharp features, defined jawline he gave off a scholarly aura..His large frame failing to hide behind the withered bushes..
Kim Namjoon
Do we really need to do this?(ꏿ﹏ꏿ;)
Namjoon whispered..His voice trembled slightly..
A clear sign of a man whose survival instincts were screaming at full volume..
Beside him dressed in pastel pink, the other young man had strikingly handsome features and an air of effortless elegance..
Jin hissed back, adjusting his position for a better view..
Park Seokjin
(´∀｀)The Boss is finally marching onto the battlefield to seize his prize..Of course, we must witness this historical moment..To not offer our spiritual support at this time would be an act of filial impiety...
Namjoon wiped a bead of cold sweat from his forehead..
Kim Namjoon
Jinnie, I really don't think this is a good idea. What if Jeon Jungkook finds out we're spying near his room?(´･_･`)
Park Seokjin
Shut up!( ͠° ͟ʖ ͡°)
Jin snapped, though his tone carried the casual affection of a seasoned boyfriend..
Park Seokjin
Be grateful Boss Taehyung doesn't know about that i found and Jeon Jungkook in a very compromise postion last time..
Jin poked Namjoon's arm..
Park Seokjin
If he discovered that you dared to step within three meters of his chosen one, forget skinning you alive..he would probably grind your bones into powder and use them as fertilizer for his plants..
While Jin clutched his chest, Namjoon shivered at the mere imagination of the scene, as if he could already hear that sinister plant laughing as his bone powder was being sprinkled over it..
The thought alone was so absurdly horrifying that it bordered on ridiculous… and yet, somehow, it felt entirely real..
Park Seokjin
And you still have the nerve to complain? Be grateful you’re standing here in one piece… after all, I’m not interested in becoming a widow just yet..(ง •̀_•́)ง
Namjoon waved his hands in panic..
Kim Namjoon
Jinnie, please! I am your actual boyfriend! And that was just an accident!
Namjoon protested desperately..
Kim Namjoon
His elective is music.. and that day I was carrying some equipment when I lost my balance..Jungkook just reached out to catch me, and we both fell down!
Jin merely scoffed, his eyes narrowing in mock suspicion..
Park Seokjin
Oh? Is that so?(￢_￢?)
He crossed his arms, leaning closer to his boyfriend..
Park Seokjin
Every time you are about to slip around me, you manage to break a flowerpot or take down a bookshelf..
Park Seokjin
(ー_ー゛)But around Jeon Jungkook, you magically manage to fall directly into a romantic embrace? Sometimes I truly doubt the heavens gave you a clumsy body, or if you and Jeon are running a secret circus act behind my back..!?
Namjoon opened his mouth to defend his honor, but Jin ignored the whimpering of his significant other..
His eyes returned to the slender figure across the courtyard..
The man in question Kim Taehyung finally turned his head, his profile catching the afternoon sun..
His features were delicate yet striking, as though carefully carved by the heavens themselves..But what drew the most attention were his almond eyes,slightly curved at the corners, carrying a natural allure that seemed both gentle and dangerous at once..
To describe him as ordinary would be a crime punishable by celestial law..
He possessed the kind of devastating, sharp beauty that belonged to a high-tier visual or a particularly alluring fox spirit that had assumed human form..
As Jin’s designated 'boss' Kim Taehyung was a master of grand schemes..
He had pulled a few strings to secure Room 69 in the first-year dormitory section..the exact room directly facing the target of his affection..
Oblivious to the internal drama of the bushes, Taehyung adjusted his posture.. He took a deep breath..
The battle for Jeon Jungkook’s heart was about to begin, and Kim Taehyung never planned on losing..
Vixen
The heavy lock of Room 70 clicked..The door handle began to turn..
Taehyung counted the seconds in his head..
First rule to catch the wolf, one must first act like the prey..
In a flash calculated,genius Taehyung executed a flawless, dramatic stumble..
With a gasp that belonged on a theater stage, he loosened his grip on the cardboard box he was holding..
The box hit the floor..Textbooks and the other materials spilled across the threshold just as the door swung fully open.
Standing in the doorway was Jeon Jungkook.
He was dressed entirely in black an oversized designer jacket hanging loosely off his broad shoulders, paired with a white undershirt and dark denim pants..
His silky raven hair fell casually over his forehead, framing a sharp jawline and dark, intense eyes that blinked in confusion at the mess by his feet..
Taehyung murmured squatting down..
Kim Taehyung
How clumsy of me!(๑•́ ₃ •̀๑)
His round eyes blinked beneath his blond bangs, with a tiny pout tugging at his lips..
From a hundred meters away, Jin pinched the bridge of his nose..
Park Seokjin
Did you see that!?(≧▽≦)The Boss's wisdom truly knows no bounds..This is a flawless execution of the <beauty in distress>strategy..
Jin muttered, his eyes sparkling with profound admiration..
Park Seokjin
He is like a celestial immortal gracing the mortal realm, lowering himself to play the sheep..
Jin nodded in approval, tracking Taehyung's elegant movements while Namjoon stayed silent feeling more nervous..
Park Seokjin
Meanwhile, look at that Jeon Jungkook.. He stands there like a block of unpolished wood, entirely lacking in romantic grace..He should be kneeling to offer his service immediately !
Namjoon wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead..
Kim Namjoon
Should we go help?
Park Seokjin
Do you want to die?(乂｀д´)
Jin hissed, wondering why his boyfriend always had such terrible ideas..
Park Seokjin
If you interrupt the Boss's destined encounter, you will be lifting rocks in purgatory by sunset..Stay put and appreciate greatness..
Back at the doorway, Jungkook stared at the beautiful blond senior on the floor, then at the scattered books..
Without a word, he knelt down..
His large hand reached out and picked up a heavy textbook, handing it back to Taehyung..
Jungkook recognized the blond senior immediately..
Who doesn't know Kim Taehyung..
The elder was the crown jewel of the university's dance department, famous for his lethal visuals and an aura that made ordinary mortals feel like peasants..
Jeon Jungkook
Are you hurt, Sunbae-nim?
Jungkook asked, his voice a deep, quiet rumble..
Taehyung took the book, ensuring their fingers brushed just long enough to register the warmth..
Kim Taehyung
I am fine..Thank you umm..
Jeon Jungkook
It's Jungkook!
Taehyung blinked then nodded as if he was hearing the name for the first time..
Kim Taehyung
Oh, I see..Thank you, Jungkook-shi!｡◕‿◕｡
Jungkook noded and turned to look at the formidable mountain of cardboard boxes still blocking the corridor..
A slight frown puckered his brow..
Jeon Jungkook
Let me help you with these!
Jungkook offered, already reaching for the largest, heaviest box on the stack..
Jeon Jungkook
Moving in alone is difficult!
Taehyung blinked, his long lashes fluttering in a perfect display of grateful vulnerability..
Kim Taehyung
Sorry for the inconvenience!(｡•́‿•̀｡)
Inside his mind, however, the gears of a criminal mastermind were turning.
Kim Taehyung
🗯️The rabbit has hopped straight into the snare..
In the dense greenery, Jin let out a low victorious gasp..
Park Seokjin
Look at thatʕ ꈍᴥꈍʔ
Jin whispered, his voice trembling with pride..
Park Seokjin
The Boss didn't even need to use three percent of his power..One look, one gentle sigh, and the target is voluntarily acting as a pack mule..Truly, following the Boss guarantees a lifetime of good fortune!
Namjoon squinted through the leaves as Jungkook easily hoisted two massive boxes at once..
Kim Namjoon
Jungkook is actually quite kind-hearted..He always helps people!
Park Seokjin
Hmph, kind-hearted?
Jin’s face instantly darkened, his eyes snapping toward his boyfriend..
Park Seokjin
(ง'̀-'́)งOh? Since when did you become the defense attorney for the Jeon Jungkook?
He poked Namjoon’s chest..
Park Seokjin
First you fall into his arms, and now you are constantly singing his praises..Are you trying to hand me a green hat to wear?(｀Д´)
Jin huffed, crossing his arms tightly..
Park Seokjin
First my Boss loses his heart to him, and now my own boyfriend is enchanted by him..Jeon Jungkook is truly a Vixen Spirit sent from hell to destroy my life!(ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ
Namjoon broke into a cold sweat, waving his hands frantically..
Kim Namjoon
Jinnie, that's not what I meant!(;ŏ﹏ŏ)
Park Seokjin
Silence!(¬д¬。)
Jin hissed, turning back towards the dorm.
Park Seokjin
For your continuous treasonous behavior, tonight you will sleep in your own room..Do not think of crossing my threshold..(｀へ´)
Jin was simmering with frustration like a dragon forced to watch its own pearls being stolen, unable to do a single thing but glare..
Scent
Back inside Room 69, the door clicked shut behind them..
The room was a mess..a battlefield of unpacked belongings..
Jeon Jungkook
Where should I set these down, Sunbae-nim?
Jungkook asked, stepping over the threshold..
Kim Taehyung
Omo, just put them anywhere on the floor!
Taehyung immediately let out a sigh, fanning himself elegantly with a slender hand..
One by one, Jungkook hoisted every box, setting them down on the floor, his broad shoulders shifting beneath his black jacket..
Kim Taehyung
🗯️Those muscles... If he accidentally strangled me, I'd probably apologize for inconveniencing him..
Taehyung couldn't help but let his imagination runs wild as he ogles at him..
Kim Taehyung
Ah, helping me like this must have made you thirsty!
Taehyung's voice was smooth, dripping with seniorly affection as he offered a devastatingly beautiful smile..
Kim Taehyung
Wait here. Let this Sunbae get you a cold Chilsung Cider to quench your thirst!
He turned and glided over to the small refrigerator in the corner..
He opened the door with a majestic flourish, only to freeze instantly in place..
The inside of the refrigerator was completely empty forget a single thing the power was not even turned on..
An awkward silence followed..
Kim Taehyung
🗯️F*ck so embarassing!
It was an undeniably embarrassing indeed..
Fortunately there was no one else around to witness his small miscalculation..
Taehyung closed the door and turned around with a perfectly calm expression..
Kim Taehyung
My bad..It seems I haven't tidied up yet..!
He turned his head and glared fiercely at the cardboard boxes stacked against the wall, silently blaming them for his own lack of preparation..
Jungkook blinked, staring at the empty fridge and his blond-haired senior..
He adjusted his jacket, taking this as his cue to leave..
Jeon Jungkook
Then, Sunbae-nim, I'll head out first!
Seeing his prey about to escape the snare, Taehyung didn't hesitate..He stepped forward, blocking the path..
Kim Taehyung
You worked so hard to help me, but I couldn't even offer you a single drink!(｡•́︿•̀｡)
Taehyung murmured, his large eyes growing even rounder as he looked up..
Kim Taehyung
My conscience will hurt if I let you leave like this..Let's exchange KakaoTalk..I must treat you properly next time..You won't refuse this senior, right?(＾▽＾)
Jungkook stared at the beautiful blond senior, who seemed to radiate a gentle, vulnerable aura..
Faced with such a direct, innocent request, he found himself unable to say no..
As Jungkook pulled out his phone from his pocket, Taehyung stepped a fraction closer to look at the screen..
Jungkook's fingers twitched slightly as he hastily entered his ID..
Taehyung could not help himself inhaled slowly..A rush of Jungkook's scent hit him instantly..
It was a potent, intoxicating mix of rain, fresh musk, subtle citrus, and raw masculine warmth..
His breath hitched..His fingers tightened ever so slightly around his own phone as Jungkook finished entering his ID..
Kim Taehyung
T..Thank you, Jungkook-shi!
Taehyung managed to say, though his voice was a little tighter than before..
Jungkook gave a stiff nod, muttered a brief goodbye, and left Room 69..
Standing alone in the center of his messy room, Taehyung didn't move..He looked down at his own trousers, his eyes widening in pure disbelief..
Just from a single whiff of that raven-haired junior's scent, his body had betrayed him completely..
It seems hunter Kim Taehyung had walked right into his own trap..
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