21: Paper Hearts

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"So what did you want to say Jisoo-ssi?"
Taehyung smiled tiredly. He was, of course, faking it. He hated his own reflection. How could he hurt her? Jisoo, on the other hand, giggled giddily,
"You are free Taehyung-ssi!"
"I didn't get your point..."
Jisoo poked Taehyung's cheeks and like a teenage girl said,
"Well, you don't have to deal with that pyschopath again! They've decided to give her charge to Jimin. Chaeng should've been a bit upset, but I don't know why but she was the one who came up with this. You are free! You don't have to fake being in love with her now! You can find yourself a good girl to love now. Isn't it awesome?"
"I-but-Jisoo-ssi-I thought-um-I-I-stopped-this-you know-this-whole-changing plan?"
Taehyung thought his world stopped for a second. His ears started to get warmer and his neck felt as if it was on fire. His eyes felt damp. Jisoo giggled again,
"Well, I know how serious you are with work. And you hate saying no. So I decided to explain the whole situation to the head. Then I recommendation Tzuyu and Jimin. But since Tzuyu has some history with that Queen, they thought Jimin would befitting for this task. Aren't you happy Taehyung-ssi?"
Taehyung wanted to scream. He wanted to rant. And cry. And break everything. He felt his heart do a summersault. His insides were coming outsides. His knees felt like ceramic soup bowls threatening to fall down from a very high shelf. He felt like puking. Why? Why this? What has Kiera done to him? Why is she always in his head? And if that's what is destiny, then why are they falling apart?
Taehyung gulped all his stress and weakily said,
"Is that all Jisoo-ssi?"

"So, Jisoo and Taehyung are together now, aren't they Doc?"
Kiera said, forcing a smile. She was breaking inside. Of course it was her first heartbreak. Cause Ace never even let her experience a splinter. Namjoon's eyes were red and his nose was running. He sniffed and forced a smile, warmer than her,
"I don't know Queen. I saw them at the lobby today. Jisoo's face was glowing. She was blushing!"
Kiera smiled as a tear rolled out of her beautiful blue eyes. She wiped it off and looked out the window. She slowly said,
"Close your ears if you want. Leave the room, you actually can."
Namjoon took a step forward,
"Why would I do that Kiera?"
"Why would you rather stay with a monster?"
"You are not a monster. You are a Queen."
Kiera chuckled. She felt something at the back of her throat. Something bitter. She gulped and pressed her eyes closed. She started humming a song Jungkook sang to her before he handed himself to the police. Jungkook knew those were the last moments they had together. So he decided to give every bit of his attention to his kitten. His Queen. His Hearts.

Goodbye love, you flew right by, love

Remember the way you made me feel
Such young love but
Something in me knew that it was real
Frozen in my head

Pictures I'm living through for now
Trying to remember all the good times
Our life was cutting through so loud
Memories are playing in my dull mind
I hate this part, paper hearts
And I'll hold a piece of yours
Don't think I would just forget about it
Hoping that you won't forget about it

Everything is gray under these skies
Wet mascara
Hiding every cloud under a smile
When there's cameras
And I just can't reach out to tell you
That I always wonder what you're up to

Pictures I'm living through for now
Trying to remember all the good times
Our life was cutting through so loud
Memories are playing in my dull mind
I hate this part, paper hearts
And I'll hold a piece of yours
Don't think I would just forget about it
Hoping that you won't forget

I live through pictures
As if I was right there by your side
But you'll be good without me
And if I could just give it some time
I'll be alright

Goodbye love, you flew right by love

Pictures I'm living through for now
Trying to remember all the good times
Our life was cutting through so loud
Memories are playing in my dull mind
I hate this part, paper hearts
And I'll hold a piece of yours
Don't think I would just forget about it
Hoping that you won't forget

Kiera sobbed as she finished the whole song. She wanted to kill herself. Her mind was a mess. She was thinking about both Jungkook and Taehyung. She felt guilty. For falling for Taehyung. But it didn't feel wrong. Not even one bit. Namjoon patted he shoulders,
"It's all gonna be alright. You know, if Taehyung didn't figure out his love for you, then he's a plain idiot. I mean look at you!. You are beautiful! You are... You are..."
Kiera hugged him tight. She snuggled in his chest and sobbed,
"Please hold me tight. Atleast for now? I need it badly. Please?"
Namjoon wrapped his arms around the fragile figure. He sweetly said,
"Sure. Even I need it."
Kiera stayed there, not daring to move. The cologne was different. He smelt of Roses and Jasmine and... PEACE. Kiera felt hollower. Why did she have to lose in her own game? How could she? She should have been more careful. It stings. It really does.

"Namjoon Sunbaenim, I had... Ah!"
Rosé walked into the room totally abruptly, then starting to scream when her eyes met the beautiful scenario of the duo hugging.
Namjoon moved a bit away from Kiera, startled, of course,
"Yeah, what do want Rosie?"
"I'm sorry Sunbaenim. I should've knocked. It's just that, a patient needs you."
"Yeah... I'm coming."
Namjoon smiled at Rosé and then looked at Kiera. He ruffled her already messy hair,
"I'll be back soon okay, Queen?"
Kiera nodded. She gulped her sadness as her mind warned her,
"Waiting does you no good, Queen."

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