Destined To Be

Trapped In Fire

Taehyung was dressed in Pink and pearls. He looked like the Prince he is and the attendees could barely take his eyes off him. He himself has prepared the special cake for Jungkook and is very excited to see his reaction. Bogum was beside him and gave him a casual compliment. Hyungs were also waiting for him to come and they were getting impatient after every minute. 

It was way too late, and now Taehyung’s heart is beating fast against his chest. What if Jungkook decides to run away again? He never considered this possibility while giving him the excuse of his engagement. He thought it would be a nice surprise. But now the fear and worries are taking over his mind. The clock announced it was midnight and he could not stop his tears that started streaming down his eyes from nowhere. He ran to one of the rooms of Bogum’s mansion and locked the door just to vent his anger, sorrow and feeling of loss.

Jungkook went to buy some engagement gifts for Taehyung and despite his tries he was already late. He stopped at his favorite restaurant to buy his favorite cake. He ate a piece and the rest he kept handing to the homeless people he met on his way home. It is his birthday and one year just ended from his year, an eventful year in reality. He learnt so many things, so many things changed. He isn’t the old Jeon Jungkook anymore, he is now Jungkook, without power, without the dark aura, and insecurities. Therefore, there should be a celebration, right?  

He wasn’t worried about being late anyway. He is not the center of attraction for the party; Taehyung and Bogum are. He is just an invitee, whether he is late or not does not matter. His presence might complicate things and make it awkward for Taehyung. So he thought it would be better to come after the ring ceremony was over. He saw his watch, and it was almost midnight. He was humming a tune in happiness when he saw a huge crowd outside the venue where the part was supposed to be. As he pulled near the mansion, he could see the panic in people’s eyes. The mansion was on fire. 

Jungkook was worried for Taehyung, his family and his hyungs. All he could see was unknown faces. Apparently, some of these people came after seeing the fire and some of them are staff of the mansion and all are trying to help as much as possible. But the fire showed no interest in getting tamed anytime soon. As he got close to the mansion, he could see Bogum, his hyungs and Tae’s family standing outside with a panicked face. Jungkook felt a bit relieved knowing they were at least saved. But this sense of relaxation did not last for long, because Jimin and Mrs. Kim rushed to him. “Jungkook, we could not get Tae out. He waited the whole evening with your birthday cake but you did not come. So he locked himself on the second floor and we could not reach him.” Mrs. Kim was almost huffing while saying this and Jungkook turned into a stone. He overheard Suga Hyung trying to call the Fireman but it will take some time, since this place is located outside the city. 

Jungkook could see the flames and he knew they couldn't wait for long. He rushed inside while Suga Hyung tried to stop him. “No Yoongi, let him go. I know he will do anything for Taehyung. If you stop him today, he will hate us for the rest of his life.” Jimin trusts his brother.

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The wooden rails of the staircase of the first floor caught fire and it was pitch dark inside. The floor was almost burning up and Jungkook’s shoes got on fire too. So he had to throw them away and step on the hot marble floor. He could feel the blisters forming but now he does not have the time to think about himself. He barely managed to get to the second floor and the wooden staircase collapsed, narrowing their chance of getting away from the burning mansion safely. 

Jungkook does not know where Taehyung is and he keeps yelling his name. The thick smoke made it hard for him to breath and almost choked his voice. Suddenly the door of the corner room opened revealing a panicked and teary Taehyung in a devastated state. His eyes were red, he was wet and was wheezing for breath. His steps were wobbly and seeing him Jungkook rushed to him. As soon as Taehyung could feel the same smell that made him feel safe, he threw himself to its source. His body collided with Jungkook and he lost consciousness.

Jungkook held his love in his lap and sat down near the top window on the second floor. This part is yet to catch fire but seeing the rapid increase of fire he can say, this part will also not last for long. He does not know how to get him out; jumping from here will be synonymous to stupidity and Taehyung may get terribly injured. So he decided to wait for the firemen. Because of his state, he did not realize when the firemen came and they upped their sky ladder to reach the window that looked seemingly better than the rest of the mansion.

Jungkook immediately rushed to hand them the senseless body of Taehyung so that they could take him out. The sky ladder went down with Tae and Jungkook smiled peacefully. His Love is safe now. He is safe. Before the sky ladder could reach the window to take Jungkook, the Top part of the roof collapsed, blocking the window. He was trapped inside with fire rushing closer to him, but he was unusually tranquil. He sat there silently while cherishing the lovely memories he has with people he loves and cares for. He could not sit there for longer, the lack of oxygen started making him dizzy. The pain from the burns of his skin was almost fading as he lost his last speck of sense. 

Everybody outside was praying for Jungkook to come out safely until there was a huge noise with which the roof of the second floor of the mansion completely collapsed.

Author's note: Hi readers! As you can probably guess we are almost at the end of the story. Just the epilogue is left.