SPLIT (COMPLETED)

if we go to final

"I want to see you when you go. Can I?", Chaeyoung asks as she sees Jungkook waking up because of her touch on his face.

"Sure, bring Jin hyung and Jisoo noona as well to be there with you.", he tells her as how he has suggested last night.

He told her that she can go with him to the airport today but she must take someone along with her. He does not want her to go with him and being left alone after that. He does not want to think what will happen to her if she is left alone in the large airport.

"Yeah, they're coming.", Chaeyoung shows her message of asking Jisoo to accompany her which she sent last night before sleep.

"Well, then. Time to get up and get ready.", Jungkook says as he leaves the bed and takes his towel to take a shower.

"It's still early though. You said your flight is at noon.", Chaeyoung replies before following his action of taking her own towel and heads for the bathroom.

Jungkook nods his head as he pulls her to him giving her the first hug for the day.

"That's right but we don't want anyone to recognize us, don't we? If we go a little later, I bet the reporters or fans are there waiting for the whole squad. We better go early in the morning like this.", he explains before Chaeyoung agrees with him.

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The sadness seen in Jiyeon's face worries both of her children especially Sooyoung. She cannot even eat properly as she looks at Jiyeon not wanting to eat her porridge. Chanyeol who just comes out from his room in his formal office shirt and pants sighs as he looks at the two women living with him.

"Both of you better finish your meals before we go. Especially you, eomma. Eat a lot, please.", he walks to them and takes the spoon from Jiyeon's bowl to feed her. "How can I go if you are not eating well, eomma?", he asks as he looks at Sooyoung who starts to eat as well.

"Oppa, do you really have to go? I mean...at this time. Eomma is still in shock knowing about Chaeyoung, oppa.", Sooyoung talks as if their mother is not around to hear them.

Chanyeol clicks his tongue, he is not liking the topic Sooyoung brings up. When Jiyeon read about the article saying that Chaeyoung has a psychological problem, she automatically felt guilty to the young lady. She cried days and nights thinking what exactly the problem is but she is scared to ask Chaeyoung about it.

Chanyeol, being the son and knows about Chaeyoung's disorder does not tell her too. He does not want her to think of it but seeing her being guilty without knowing anything burdened him. Plus, Sooyoung wanted to know too because she already has a hunch that whatever Chaeyoung has to go through must be related to their mother.

Because of it, Chanyeol told them the truth in hope that it can make him feel relieved from the burden. However, he was wrong. Jiyeon stays sad as she keeps feeling guilty towards Chaeyoung. Sooyoung, on the other hand, becomes quiet as she is concerned of her own mother's gloomy self.

Chanyeol regrets telling them the truth a week before he has to go for a research programme in US. Now, he feels like he wants to let go of the golden opportunity he got.

"It's okay, Chanyeol-ah. Sooyoung, I'll be okay.", Jiyeon tells her children as she takes the spoon from Chanyeol's hand. "Have you called the taxi here, son?", she asks as she starts to eat by herself.

"Not yet. If we're all ready, I'll call. Now, let's eat first.", Chanyeol replies as he briefly looks at the wall clock.

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The arrival of the two couples at the airport should not be the attention of people that are watching them. However, the loudness of the older couple that volunteers to push the trolley in front of the young ones totally brings attention to them. They are talking about random things including their wedding theme in quite a loud volume.

"Kookie, don't you think we made a mistake?", Chaeyoung whispers as she walks side by side with Jungkook, arms linked with each other.

"Mistake?", he questions so Chaeyoung points to the couple in front of them. "Oh, yeah. They're loud. Just like they're in bed.", he whispers the last sentence receiving a strong hit on his shoulder by Chaeyoung. His words just reminded her of the first time she told him about the couple being loud in Jisoo's bedroom. She feels embarrassed recalling that she told him about that.

"Hyung.", Jungkook calls for Seokjin. "Tone down a bit.", he reminds as his eyes wandering to the left and right telling the elders to be careful with the people around them.

Seokjin covers his mouth as if he just remembered where they are at. Luckily they come early and the airport is not that packed yet. There are a lot of staff and a few visitors at that time. It is safe to say that they are still free from being recognized for the moment.

"Jungkook, Chaeyoung, since it's still early, would you guys want to drink coffee or anything first?", Jisoo asks as she sees a coffee shop nearby.

Both Chaeyoung and Jungkook look at each other before they nod at the same time.

"Sounds good, noona.", Jungkook answers.

"Good, it's on my fiance. Let's go.", Jisoo says as she pulls both Chaeyoung and Jungkook leaving Seokjin with the trolley with a gape.

"Wow, on me, huh?", Seokjin wants to protest but his feet follow them too as he wonders how expensive the drinks that the three will choose.

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When the whole squad arrive at the airport, Jungkook and Chaeyoung share a last kiss before he joins the national squad. Jungkook can see Chaeyoung's eyes getting watery when they break the kiss. He holds her hands dearly and pulls her closer until his lips meet her forehead.

"Don't cry, Love. I'm not leaving you forever.", he says before their eyes meet.

"I never watch you leave me from the airport. It's a bit sad, I swear.", she tells him as she holds herself from tearing up.

Her words make Jungkook smiles for a moment.

"That's why I told you to think carefully last night, my dear.", he says before he hears a whistle sound coming from Seokjin.

He turns to see Seokjin for a while before he chuckles seeing Jisoo pinching Seokjin's ear.

"I have to go but...before I go, I want you to tell me what do you want. Tell me what you want from me when I come back here. Anything.", he tells Chaeyoung as he is hoping that she will ask him the same thing after.

"Hmm...is that important?", she asks him back and he tells her that it is important to him. "Well...I just want you to come back to me after everything is over. Having you here close with me is enough for me, Kookie.", she says with a smile on her face.

Jungkook smiles back at her.

"What about you? Tell me what you want from me, Kookie..", she gives him the same question.

"Me? I just want you to wish me luck and pray that we can go to final and then, bring the trophy home.", he answers with enthusiasm. He smiles wider as he dreams of holding the trophy of the AFC Asian Cup. He wants to be the champion. "I know you will have to wait longer since the final is like a month from now. But, I promise you. If we go to final and become the champion...", he pauses as he asks her to move her ear closer to his mouth.

Her eyes widen when she hears what he whispered to her ear.

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Ninety seventh chapter ✔