LOVE HAS NO AGE ✔

|*Chapter 25 *|

Taehyung poured out his heart to Jungkook, recounting everything from Seojoon's confession to how he ended up in bad company at school. Though he held back some of the deeper struggles, his eyes and tears betrayed the immense pain he felt in those lonely months.

Taehyung longed for his mother's warmth, his hyung's protection, and his father's guidance during the hardest time of his life. Despite everyone urging him to open up, Taehyung felt that his problems were insignificant compared to the struggles others faced. His pain seemed like an ant compared to the elephants of others' struggles.

Jungkook stroked Taehyung's back, silently fighting the lump in his throat to keep from crying. He knew that if Taehyung saw him tear up, he would stop crying to comfort him.

Taehyung hid his face in the crook of Jungkook's neck, wetting his hoodie with tears while Jungkook drew soothing circles on his back to help him calm down.

"I just rejected her, hyung, and she did this to me. What was my fault? Is it wrong for a boy to say no to a girl? Our no is seen as a curse, but their no is respected? Why is the world like this, hyung?" Taehyung's voice trembled with confusion and hurt.

"Shh... Bear, relax! It wasn't your fault, baby. She just didn't handle rejection well. It's okay! Hyung is here, right? Everything will be fine. You believe me, don't you?" Jungkook cupped Taehyung's cheeks gently, his eyes filled with concern and love.

"Aww! My bear looks so cute while crying," Jungkook said softly, brushing a stray tear from Taehyung's cheek.

Taehyung blushed at the compliment, shy like a child receiving praise from their first crush. He hid his face in Jungkook's neck to conceal his red cheeks.

"Hey! Let me see those cherry cheeks. Why are you hiding my blushing bear? Let me have a look at my cutie pie."

"Hyungggg!!" Taehyung whined, his voice muffled as he tried to hide.

Jungkook laughed at Taehyung's childish behavior and placed a tender kiss on his hair. In his mind, he vowed, I will make sure they regret hurting you, my precious bear.

"Okay, okay! Enough with the blushing! Now, let's go out. Would you like to go on a long drive with me?"

"Yes, hyung! Let's go. I missed it," Taehyung responded with a hopeful smile.

"Then let's go!"

They set off on a long drive, heading towards an unknown destination. As they drove, they played songs and synchronized their movements with the beats, enjoying the freedom and the open road together.

Jungkook stopped the car when he spotted a small hill. He parked the car at the side of the road.

"Why did you stop here?" Taehyung asked, frowning slightly, as he was enjoying their quiet, intimate moment.

"Come out! This place looks interesting," Jungkook said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Taehyung nodded and got out of the car. They both started climbing the hill.

"This is easy!" Taehyung called out, sprinting up the hill.

Jungkook laughed and chased after him, trying to keep up with Taehyung's quick pace. When they reached the top, they both gasped at the breathtaking view of their entire town. The streetlights twinkled below, and the darkness was illuminated by the full moon's soft glow.

They sat on the grass, taking in the fresh air. Jungkook watched Taehyung, who was smiling with his eyes closed, his face bathed in moonlight, making him look almost otherworldly. They enjoyed the peaceful moment for nearly ten minutes before Jungkook decided to break the silence.