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undeserved ; jjk

Y/n stared out of the rain-streaked window, her heart heavy with a tumult of emotions. The gray clouds mirrored the storm raging within her, matching the tears that welled up in her eyes. It had been weeks since she last heard from Jungkook, her once closest confidant.

Their story had started with innocent laughter and stolen glances, a friendship forged in the hallways of their shared high school. They were inseparable, their bond a sanctuary from the uncertainties of teenage life.

But as time went on, Y/n's feelings for Jungkook deepened, morphing into something more profound. The lines between friendship and love blurred, and she found herself longing for his touch, his smile, his presence.

One fateful night, under the starlit sky, Y/n mustered the courage to confess her feelings to Jungkook. The words trembled on her lips as she bared her heart, her vulnerability laid bare before him.

"I... I think I'm in love with you, Jungkook," she whispered, her voice barely above a breath. "I don't expect you to feel the same way, but I needed to tell you."

Jungkook's expression shifted, a mixture of surprise and discomfort crossing his features. His brows furrowed, and he took a step back, creating an unwelcome distance between them.

"Y/n, I value our friendship, but I don't think I can give you what you're looking for," he responded, his voice laced with regret. "I never saw us as anything more than friends."

Y/n's heart shattered in that moment, the weight of unrequited love crashing over her like a merciless wave. She struggled to hold back the tears that threatened to spill, her voice cracking as she tried to find the strength to respond.

"I... I understand, Jungkook," she managed to utter, her voice a fragile thread of disappointment. "I just... I need some time to process this."

And so, the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months. Y/n tried to distance herself, hoping to mend the fragments of her broken heart. But each day without Jungkook felt like a void, a painful reminder of the love she could never have.

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One rainy evening, as Y/n walked through the crowded streets, her eyes caught a glimpse of familiar broad shoulders ahead. Her heart skipped a beat, recognizing Jungkook's figure amidst the bustling crowd.

"Jungkook!" she called out, her voice filled with a mixture of longing and hope.

He turned, his eyes meeting hers for the first time in what felt like an eternity. His expression softened, a flicker of something unreadable crossing his face.

"Y/n," he said, his voice tinged with a mix of regret and uncertainty. "It's been a while."

Tears welled up in Y/n's eyes as she closed the distance between them, her voice a whisper laced with unspoken pain. "I miss you, Jungkook. I miss our friendship, our connection."

Jungkook's gaze faltered, the weight of their shared history palpable in the air. "I miss you too, Y/n," he admitted, his voice laced with regret. "I never meant to hurt you."

Y/n reached out, her hand trembling as it brushed against his, searching for solace in his touch. "Why did we let this come between us? Can't we go back to how things were before?"

Jungkook's eyes filled with a mixture of longing and sadness, his voice laden with unspoken apologies. "I wish we could, Y/n. But I can't ignore the way my heart feels, or the fact that my feelings for you have changed. It's not fair to you or to me to pretend otherwise."

Y/n's heart sank, the weight of his words pressing against her chest like an anchor. She took a step back, her eyes welling up with tears that she fought to hold back.

"I understand, Jungkook," she said, her voice quivering with a mixture of sadness and acceptance. "I can't force you to feel something you don't."

Jungkook reached out, his hand hesitantly cupping her cheek, a silent apology etched in his eyes. "You deserve someone who can give you the love you deserve, Y/n. I hope you find that happiness."

A single tear escaped Y/n's eye, trailing down her cheek as she nodded, the pain of unrequited love piercing through her soul. "I'll always cherish the memories we shared, Jungkook. They'll forever be a bittersweet reminder of what could have been."

As the rain continued to fall, mingling with the tears that stained their cheeks, Y/n and Jungkook stood in a moment of silent farewell. Their unspoken connection, once so strong, now severed by the undeniable truth of their diverging paths.

Y/n turned away, her heart heavy with a longing that would forever remain unfulfilled. She took one last glance over her shoulder, her voice barely a whisper in the rain-soaked air.

"Goodbye, Jungkook," she murmured, her words carried away by the wind, a somber melody echoing in her heart.

And so, they walked away from each other, the weight of their fading promise lingering in the space between them. The road ahead was uncertain, but Y/n carried with her the resilience to heal and find love anew, even as the echoes of what once was continued to resonate in the chambers of her heart.

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