Maybe Once and Never Again

Chapter 6.

A/N: Sorry for any errors!!

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Taehyung passively ignores Jungkook for the rest of the day. Jungkook knows he's fucked up real bad because at lunch when Jungkook asks Taehyung if they are going together, the older says "Oh your mom doesn't want to get lunch with you?" in a sassy tone that throws Jungkook off. The latter denies it and says he doesn't want to have lunch with his mom, only with Taehyung, and the older just puts in his earbuds and walks away.

Jungkook knows that he needs to make it right but he just has to find the right time. He knows he shouldn't have distanced himself but he got psyched out. He should've talked to Taehyung about it though, the way he went about it wasn't good. He knows that. So the next day, he has Taehyung pick him up for school and the ride is so silent. Taehyung is spiteful and Jungkook is trying to figure out what to say.

When they get to school, Taehyung is quick to leave the vehicle but Jungkook is quicker to chase after him. Now or never, literally.

"Taehyung, wait." Taehyung keeps walking. So Jungkook pulls out the big guns. "Hyungie, please wait!" His voice is desperate and he's still standing by the jeep Taehyung drives. Taehyung stops and his shoulders lose tension. Jungkook feels relief flow through him, even more so when Taehyung turns around and walks slowly back to the younger.

"What, Jungkook?" Taehyung asks, crossing his arms over his chest, trying to keep up his dismay even though all he wants is to hug his best friend and protect him, kiss him all over and be his perfect Hyungie.

But Jungkook doesn't want romance, and honestly who knows what Jungkook thinks at this point. Would that be romance? Being close like they were? Kissing his cheeks? Taehyung wouldn't know! Jungkook has completely left him in the dark!

Jungkook gives Taehyung soft eyes and clears his throat. "I— I just wanted to say that— that that night i- i didn't mean to leave you. I know what we did was very- intimate and i- i got psyched out when my mom called me- she sounded like she knew and i got scared i- i didn't want her to find out- i don't want her to, i mean she would never let me see you again if she did and i d-don't want that to happen because, Hyung, i don't know what i'd do if i lost you- these last few days even," The younger gasps for breath, rambling, voice cracking at the thought of never being able to see Taehyung, being away from him in any way makes him so sad.

"- they've felt like I was missing another part of myself and i.." He looks down, choking now on tears he doesn't want to shed. "I can't lose you Taehyung. Please don't be mad at me anymore, i can't take it." He lets out.

Before Jungkook realizes it, Taehyung is hugging Jungkook. His arms wrapped around the younger securely, face pressed against the side of Jungkooks head. This, when he realizes it, causes Jungkook to break down sobbing, grabbing onto the older like he'd disappear if he were to let go and this all would just be a dream.

"I'-I'm s-so sorry." Jungkook cries, "I know i hurt you Hyungie and i'm so sorry, i'm so- fucking sorry."

Taehyung shakes his head, shushing the younger, "It's okay, koo. I know. It's okay i know." He comforts, holding him tighter, "I forgive you. It's okay i love you, i'm not angry at you anymore. I've got you, shh.. everything is alright." The older friend continues, letting Jungkook cry til he calms down in his arms. Taehyung hates when Jungkook cries, but he always seems to calm him down fast.

Jungkook nods and continues to hug Taehyung, letting himself calm down.

Taehyung is all Jungkook has, and vice versa. In a world where they feel like no one understands them in the slightest, they understand each other. They have each other's backs. They will always love each other, even when no one else will.

After a bit, the two boys decide to walk into school with their arms around each other. Taehyung blurts, "You know, i was about to rip off your head, you know that?" Jungkook laughs and nods, smiling wide, tears no where in sight.

"I bet you were." The two smile at each other, blush after staring for too long and then look forwards, continuing to walk.

They will always love each other, even when no one else will.

To Be Continued...