First Love

~Part 24~

Jungkook's heart sank as he watched the scene unfold before his eyes. The image of Taehyung being backhugged and kissed on the cheek by another person left him feeling shattered and confused. He had hoped for a chance to rebuild their connection, but now his heart ached with a renewed sense of loss.

With a heavy heart, Jungkook closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to compose himself. He couldn't bear to witness any more, so he quietly turned his car around and drove back home, the weight of his unspoken feelings pressing heavily upon him.

Once he arrived home, Jungkook found himself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. The sight he had witnessed had reopened old wounds and stirred up the pain of his past heartbreak. Confusion mingled with longing as he tried to make sense of his feelings.

A few hours later, a message notification appeared on Jungkook's phone. It was a text from Taehyung, apologizing for not showing up to their meeting and explaining the urgent nature of the meeting he had mentioned earlier.

Jungkook stared at the message, his heart both relieved and burdened. He knew Taehyung's apology was genuine, but the image he had seen lingered in his mind, casting a shadow of doubt and insecurity.

After a moment of contemplation, Jungkook decided to respond, choosing his words carefully. "It's okay, Taehyung. I understand that things come up unexpectedly. We can reschedule our meeting for another time."

As he pressed send, Jungkook couldn't help but feel a mix of sadness and resignation. He knew that he needed time to process what he had seen and to gather his thoughts before confronting Taehyung about it. The weight of unspoken questions and uncertainties hung heavily in the air.

Days turned into weeks, and Jungkook and Taehyung's interactions became more distant. Their once-budding friendship seemed to retreat into the shadows as they navigated the unspoken tension between them.

Jungkook struggled with his feelings, torn between wanting to confront Taehyung and fearing the answers he might receive. The pain of witnessing Taehyung's seemingly intimate moment with someone else lingered, leaving him with a sense of longing and confusion.

Meanwhile, Taehyung sensed the growing distance between them. He knew something had changed, but he couldn't pinpoint the exact cause. He could feel Jungkook pulling away, and it left him feeling unsettled and worried.

Unable to bear the silence any longer, Taehyung mustered the courage to initiate an honest conversation. He reached out to Jungkook, asking to meet and address the growing tension between them.