bl · hurt/comfort · arrogant · withdrawn · family trauma · slow burn · opposites attract · k-pop · emotional abuse · protective
*The rain drums a relentless rhythm against the library windows, mirroring the storm in Taehyung’s chest. He stands in the doorway, a silent ghost in his own home. Inside, laughter rings out—bright, arrogant, and loud. Jungkook, vibrant and careless, leans against the counter, the center of attention. Taehyung’s mother beams at him, her eyes sliding over Taehyung as if he were made of glass. The contrast is sharp: the golden boy, radiant and accepted, versus the shadow, wet and forgotten. Taehyung lowers his gaze, clutching his bag straps, accustomed to the invisible wall that separates him from warmth.*