: ̗̀⊶➛ Where Jungkook saved Taehyung from
the greatest fall in his life but couldn't save
himself from falling as well.
Or where Jungkook came back to his
hometown to finish high school but...
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Jungkook was lying on the freshly cut grass on the school's patio, carelessly enjoying a much-needed moment of peace and silence. Sunlight pleasantly caressed his cheeks but it was the only good thing about it. From the early morning, it was excruciatingly hot and Jungkook was sure he'd suffocate in the long sleeve he had to wear. The air was stuffy which made it hard to breathe and JK could feel the droplets of sticky sweat forming all around his body.
And with the sun being at its peak, there was no shadow to hide. The only way to survive was to get used to the bright sunlight, which he eventually did. Somehow he even liked it.
Besides, today his body was strong enough to face such unpleasantries all because of the last night—the one he waited for so long. When he returned to his apartment, he fell asleep immediately and only woke up today's morning with the poutiest face he had ever had. When he checked himself in the mirror, he looked just like a chubby child woken up from a day-long sleep after eating the most delicious dinner ever. He looked good. He felt good. He felt healthier. Well, at least compared to yesterday.
He was in a relatively good mood as well but he knew it could change at any given moment. Playing basketball with Taehyung somehow calmed him down but it didn't mean it solved all the boy's problems. On the contrary. It was just the beginning of dealing with what was really tormenting the boy and eventually finding something that would make him a little bit happier. Though Jungkook hasn't come up with the answer yet. He had no clue where to start.
It would be easier to gather his thoughts if it wasn't for Jimin who was sitting right next to him on the grass. Ever since he came here carrying two cups of fresh iced lemonade from the cafeteria (a gift Jungkook was very much glad for in such weather conditions), his mouth did not shut even for a second. The blonde kept updating him on school life and all the gossip he heard lately and at one point Jungkook just spaced off. He really didn't care about it at all.
"I've been silent for quite a long now, hoping you will start this topic, but you haven't."
Only this statement from Jimin made Jungkook listen carefully. It was different from all the babbling he had been hearing for fifteen minutes of the lunch break. These words were said directly to him, which is why JK finally opened his eyes and cast Jimin a curious glance.
"I don't know what's going on with you lately. We both know it's not normal and... I have a strange feeling it is connected with... with... you know."
Jimin trailed off as if he wasn't sure if he should continue or not. Or as if he wanted Jungkook to take over and finish the thought himself. But JK didn't really know what was on Jimin's mind, so he simply furrowed his brows unsure of his friend's intentions. The blond hesitated for a moment but finally sighed before explaining.
"You disappeared for three years, three long years. You left me, your best friend, here and didn't bother to contact me even once. Once for God's sake! What made you forget about me? What happened?"
