Endless Love | Jikook [Social Media AU] 🔞 | COMPLETED

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[Taegi, earlier...]

When Yoongi dragged him out of the hotel room that morning, Taehyung didn't expect him to drive into an apartment complex. At first, he thought they were going to visit a friend. But Yoongi had other big plans.

"Where are we?" he asked. "You didn't tell me we are going to meet someone."

Yoongi sighed. "Jimin contacted me again," he explained. "And I gave my word that I'll bring you here."

"W-What?" Taehyung shrank in his seat.

"You wouldn't have agreed to come if I told you beforehand. I can't see you live with guilt and pain forever." Yoongi took his hands in his, gently kissing his knuckles. "I know you want this. Go and see him."

"Hyung, but—"

"I'll walk you to the door and I'll wait here. If you're uncomfortable or changed your mind you can come back to me. If he did something inappropriate I'll break his bones."

"Hyung..." Taehyung sniffled. "Why are you doing this? Even after knowing our past. Why?"

"Because I love you, Taehyung-ah. And I understand a part of you will always care for him. I have come to accepted that long ago. I'm aware of all the sacrifices you made for him and I acknowledge the true love you have for him."

Even Jimin said the same thing. They should be hating the idea, but here they are encouraging the meeting. The wolves were possessive creatures. They didn't like other wolves remotely close to their mate if they thought they posed a danger to the other. Yoongi and Jimin should be doing everything to keep them apart, but they're here telling him they both need a closure. What did he do to deserve this? He could only imagine the amount of strain this must be putting on them.

"Hyung...that's...I don't love him anymore."

Yoongi smiled wistfully. "A true love like yours doesn't fade with time, Taehyung-ah. Your love for him has changed. It isn't romantic anymore and you don't hope to have a future with him. But love is love, isn't it? Even if it takes different shape or form. You can't call it otherwise."

Taehyung's heart constricted. He swallowed the lump in his throat. A tear slid down his cheek. He couldn't hate Jungkook. No matter how much he tried. He won't be able to do that. Jungkook would always have a special place in his heart. He only wanted only good things for him, even if it came at the sacrifice of his own happiness.

"Once we go back, we don't know when we will return. This is your chance. Say proper goodbye to him. See with your eyes how alive and happy he is. You need a closure to move on," Yoongi said. "Therapy can only help you so much. It can give you guidance, but you need to do the rest of the work all by yourself. Why don't you start with this?"

Taehyung looked torn. He wanted to go. He really did, but Yoongi looked as if he was in pain. The omega badly wanted to take that pain away but he didn't know how. So he nodded and conceded. One thing at a time. He will meet Jungkook and leave as soon as possible.

"Rip the band aid off," Yoongi said. "When you come back, I'll be here for you. Like I always have."

With shaky legs, he climbed out if the car. "Stay here. I'll go myself."

Yoongi drove him here and he can't subject him to more pain by making him walk back to Jungkook's apartment. The alpha seemed to contemplate a bit before he agreed and rattled the apartment number.

369.

[Later...]

Taehyung couldn't stop the tears streaming down his cheeks. His chest felt light but the emotions were haywire. He felt too many things at once. Through his blurry vision, he made it to the car and stumbled inside.