Han couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched, not just by Taejoon, but by something more sinister. He paced around his room, his mind racing with questions. How did Taejoon know he was in danger? Was he really spying on him? The thought sent a shiver down his spine.
As he searched the house for any hidden cameras, he couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. He knew Taejoon was special, but this was taking it too far.
Hours later, Han gave up and flopped onto his bed, phone in hand. He scrolled through their old photos, a small smile on his face. "Goodnight, Taejoon," he whispered, feeling a sense of longing.
The next morning, Han woke up with a plan. If Taejoon wouldn't come to him, he'd go to Taejoon. He dressed and headed to the company, practicing with the others until 2 pm. Then, he dismissed his bodyguards and drove to the bridge where they used to hang out.
As he stood on the edge, shouting dramatically, "Please don't kill me, I'll give you everything!" he felt a mix of emotions. But when Taejoon appeared, his eyes lit up, and he rushed to hug him tightly. "Who was hurting you?" Taejoon's voice was low and menacing.
"No one, I just wanted to see you," Han replied, his eyes shining with sincerity.
Taejoon's expression changed, and he pulled away, his eyes turning black as the dark aura surrounded him. Han's eyes widened, but he wasn't afraid. Instead, he leaned in and kissed Taejoon.
Taejoon's eyes snapped back to normal, and he tried to pull away, but Han held tight. Just as they were lost in the moment, a passerby snapped a photo and quickly disappeared.
Taejoon pulled away, sensing something was off. "Are you okay?" Han asked, concern etched on his face.
Taejoon didn't respond; he just vanished into thin air, leaving Han wondering about the dark aura and what it meant. 😕
Time skip later that day
The photo of Han and Taejoon kissing spread like wildfire, igniting a media frenzy. Fans and haters alike were buzzing with questions and opinions. The alpha boys' company, along with Han's management team, was flooded with inquiries.
Mr. Kim, the alpha boys' manager, summoned Taejoon and the others to his office. The tension was palpable as they arrived, knowing they were in for a grilling.
"What's going on, Taejoon?" Mr. Kim demanded, his voice firm but controlled. "What's your relationship with Han?"
Taejoon's jaw cliked, but he didn't back down. "He's someone important to me," he said, his eyes locked on Mr. Kim.
Mr. Kim's expression turned stern. "Did you kiss him?"
Taejoon's gaze didn't waver. "Yes, I did. And I'm not going to apologize for it. I'm an adult, and Han is too. We're not hurting anyone."
Mr. Kim sighed, rubbing his temples. "It's not just about you, Taejoon. Han's fans could turn on him, ruin his career. And what about the company's reputation? Dating is strictly forbidden, you know that."
Taejoon's eyes flashed with frustration. "I'm aware, but I'm not going to hide who I am or who I care about. I'm not going to stay young forever, and I won't be silenced."
The tension between Mr. Kim and Taejoon was palpable, but before it escalated further, the other alpha boys intervened. Ace, Adriel, Hudson, Caleb, Harrison, and Lorenzo all chimed in, trying to diffuse the situation.
"Hey, let's take a break, okay?" Ace said, placing a hand on Taejoon's shoulder.
"We got your back, Tae," Adriel added.
Mr. Kim huffed, his expression unyielding. "Just...just be careful, Taejoon. Think about Han, think about the consequences. And for God's sake, keep it private."
With that, he stormed out of the room, leaving the alpha boys to calm Taejoon down.
Taejoon sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I'm sorry, guys. I didn't mean to cause trouble."
"You're not the one causing trouble, Tae," Hudson said, clapping him on the back.
The others nodded in agreement, offering words of encouragement and advice. As they left, Taejoon was finally alone, his mind racing with thoughts of Han and the chaos that was about to ensue. 😔