💔 Rebirth - Season 2: Episode 1
Title: Jealousy Tastes Like Blood
I was just playfully flirting with my baby under the covers, his arms warm around me, when his phone buzzed. Again. For the third time. And this time, I caught a glimpse of how his fingers trembled just a bit when he picked it up.
"Babe, are you okay?" I asked softly.
He gave me a forced smile, the kind that doesn't quite reach the eyes. "Yeah... I'm fine."
He didn't look fine.
I didn't want to pry — really, I didn't — so I just nuzzled deeper into him, wrapping myself tighter in our blanket cocoon. But the sound of that damn phone buzzing again made it impossible to ignore. I tried to pretend it was nothing, but the way he kept muting it and flipping it face-down made my heart itch.
"Who's calling, baby?" I asked again.
"It's nothing," he replied quickly. "Just go to sleep, okay?"
I nodded and closed my eyes, pretending to drift off. After a while, when he thought I was sound asleep, he quietly got out of bed, phone in hand. I could hear his low whispers from the hallway... and even though I couldn't make out the words, my chest started to tighten.
He returned ten minutes later, slipped back into bed beside me, kissed my forehead like everything was okay... then spooned me from behind.
I didn't say a word.
But sleep? That didn't come easy.
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The Next Morning 🕘
I got dressed for school, did my hair, clipped in my favorite pin, and threw on a little blush. When I checked on Tae, he was still sleeping like a prince. God, how could someone look that good while unconscious?
I leaned down, hovering over him, staring at his peaceful face. I loved him so much. Too much, maybe.
He's been acting strange ever since the party… since I came back from the hospital.
I couldn't help it — I kissed him.
"Mmm... stalking me in your own house, huh?" he mumbled, opening his eyes with that sleepy smile I lived for. He kissed me back, pulled me down on top of him. His hands slipped under my hoodie, cold against my skin, brushing lower...
Damn it, what was he trying to do to me this early in the morning?
I moaned softly. "Babe... we've got class in less than an hour," I managed, squirming out of his grip. He laughed and finally got up.
We got ready, ate breakfast, and left for school.
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At School 💼📱
I sat by the window — my usual spot, where no one bothers me. Tae sat beside me, as always. He took my hand in his, fingers warm, his thumb brushing softly across my skin.
He was being so romantic today.
Too romantic.
Something wasn't right. I could feel it in my bones — that creeping jealousy, the kind that burns at the edge of your heart.
His phone buzzed again.
This time... I picked it up.
I don't know what possessed me. Maybe I wanted to prove myself wrong. Maybe I hoped it was just spam.
I answered.
"Hey babe, when are we meeting again? I miss you so much..."
A voice.
A boy's voice.
The whole class went silent, eyes on me. I didn't care. My hand clutched the phone so tightly I thought it would shatter. My chest felt like it was caving in. I couldn't breathe.
He cheated on me.
He actually cheated on me?
I clutched my chest. The pain was real. Physical. Stabbing. Blinding.
"Babe? Are you there? Hello?" the voice continued.
Tae tried to take the phone from me — I slapped his hand away.
I couldn't take it anymore. My vision blurred. My body gave out. And the last thing I remember was the sound of my heart breaking into a thousand pieces as I collapsed.
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2 Days Later… 🏥
Welcome back to my second home — the hospital. I swear I deserve an award for "Most Frequent Visitor." My eyes fluttered open, and the first thing I looked for was Tae.
But he wasn't there.
Pain, again. Deep, suffocating pain.
I turned my head… and saw him.
Hugging another boy.
He wasn't even cute! He wasn't even rich! What the hell did he have that I didn't?
Why, Tae? Why him?
My chest clenched again. Harder. I felt like I was going to pass out a second time. And then... he walked into my room.
Like nothing happened.
"Babe? What's wrong?" he asked gently, sitting beside me.
I could've screamed. But instead, I just whispered, "I loved you."
"I know," he said softly. "And I love you too."
Liar.
"You probably don't," I said, voice shaking.
He looked genuinely confused. "Why would you say that?"
"Who was he?" I asked.
"Who?"
"The boy on the phone," I said coldly.
He blinked.
Then — he laughed?
"That's my brother, babe," he said, pulling me into a hug. "Don't tell me you panicked yourself into the hospital over that?"
I blinked back.
My cheeks flushed. My heart was still broken, but suddenly… also embarrassed. "I... I was just jealous…"
He kissed my head. "Don't scare me like that again, dummy."
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Author's Note:
Y'all... Season 2 just started and we already catching feelings 😭💔. More drama, secrets, and steamy jealousy coming soon. I'm sleepy for now, but hwaiting! 💕🔥
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