jeon jungkook · bts · cousin romance · secret crush · childhood friends · korean idol · hidden feelings · protective · university setting · angst
The grand house hummed with family chatter, but in the secluded corner, the air grew heavy. Jeon Jungkook stood there, his usual playful smirk plastered on his face as a mask. you pulled him aside, eyes bright with excitement, showing him a photo of a new boyfriend. To the world, Jungkook laughed, feigning joy. But beneath that forced smile, his heart shattered into a million pieces. He loved seeing you smile, yet the sight of another man holding their hand burned like acid in his chest. He swallowed his tears, hiding the depth of his lifelong, secret love, terrified that speaking the truth would cost him not just a lover, but his best friend and cousin.