Threats

The man grabbed Taehyung's arm roughly, pulling her toward the back door of the building, his grip tight enough to bruise. She stumbled, but didn't fight back. There was a helplessness in her eyes-fear that she couldn't mask, no matter how hard she tried.

"You think I'm joking?" the man spat. "You owe me. Now come with me, or I'll make sure everyone knows exactly who you are."

Her body tensed with every word, but she didn't respond. She just let him drag her toward a secluded room in the back of the venue, where nobody could hear.

Meanwhile, Jungkook had followed at a distance, still holding the photos he had taken earlier. He had only intended to capture the evidence-pictures of the secret meeting, of Taehyung's mysterious interaction-but as the man pulled her into the room, something changed inside him.

He could feel his pulse quicken. The man wasn't just threatening her anymore. His movements were aggressive. Taehyung was visibly distressed.

Jungkook stepped closer, peeking around the corner of the door just as the man shoved it open, dragging her inside.

"You can't make me do this," Taehyung's voice cracked. "Please... just let me go."

Her words were desperate. But what Jungkook saw next made his stomach twist.

The man slammed the door behind them and turned, his hands grabbing Taehyung's shoulders roughly.

"I don't think you have a choice," he growled.

Jungkook's heart raced. He didn't know what was happening in that room, but he knew one thing for sure: Taehyung wasn't just trying to hide a relationship. She was in danger.

BANG!

He slammed his shoulder into the door. It crashed open, slamming against the inside wall with a violent clang.

Jungkook stood frozen for a moment, his body shaking with anger and fear as he saw the damage the man had caused. Taehyung was on the floor, her clothes slightly torn, her face pale, her eyes wide in shock. Her body trembled, as though the terror was still coursing through her veins.

The man turned toward Jungkook, a sickening grin on his face. He seemed almost unfazed by the scene he'd just caused.

"You should've stayed out of this, kid," the man sneered, moving toward the door. "This isn't your fight."

Jungkook's fists clenched at his sides, his body shaking with a mix of fury and helplessness. But the moment the man took a step toward the exit, Jungkook rushed forward, throwing himself into the fight. He didn't care about the consequences anymore-he couldn't stand the thought of this man getting away with what he'd done.

With all his strength, Jungkook threw a punch, hitting the man square in the jaw. The force of it sent him stumbling back, but he quickly regained his balance.

"You think you can stop me?" the man spat, his eyes full of malice.

Jungkook swung again, his rage blinding him. But the man was quick-he caught Jungkook's arm and twisted it behind his back.

The two struggled in the cramped space, their bodies crashing into the walls. Jungkook refused to give up. Every punch he landed, every hit he took, was for Taehyung.

Finally, with a well-aimed knee to the man's stomach, Jungkook broke free. He pushed the man away from him, and for a moment, they both stood there, panting and glaring at each other.

"You're not leaving here without consequences," Jungkook snarled.

But the man only smirked, wiping blood from his lip.

"You think you've won?" he taunted, his voice dripping with venom. "I'll make sure this gets worse for her. You have no idea what's coming."

He turned and walked toward the door, but not before locking it with a cold click.

"Enjoy the silence," the man said, his voice dark as he looked back one last time. "I'll be gone, but she'll always remember."

The man vanished into the shadows, leaving Jungkook standing there, breathless and furious. Taehyung hadn't moved. Her eyes were wide, still distant. The room felt suffocating.

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Jungkook's heart raced. He knew he had to get out of the room and find help, but he couldn't leave Taehyung like this. He rushed to the door and tried the handle, only to realize the man had locked it.

"Noona," he whispered, turning to her, his voice laced with urgencyp. "We need to get out. Now."

Her eyes met his, but there was no recognition in them. Fear. Shock. Disbelief.

Jungkook couldn't stand seeing her like this. He yanked at the door handle again, his panic rising. But the lock wouldn't budge. He turned back to her, desperate.

"Noona, please... I need you to focus. We'll get out of here. Just stay with me."

For a moment, there was only silence. Then, very slowly, Taehyung pushed herself off the floor. She wasn't crying, not yet, but her body seemed to shake as though it couldn't comprehend what had just happened.

"I... I can't," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Jungkook's heart broke, but he didn't have time to dwell on it. He needed to get them out, and fast.

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