Taehyung swallowed down his tears, "I am sorry, baby, but I'm ready to hurt anyone to make you mine and happy."
Jungkook was wiping his tears continuously while sitting inside the car. "Please don't hurt my loved ones to love me , Taehyung Hyung."
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Jungkook remained silent, his gaze fixed on the road ahead as Taehyung returned and settled into the passenger seat beside him. Taehyung swallowed hard, stealing glances at Jungkook whose eyes remained resolutely forward, refusing to meet his.
Without a word, Jungkook started the engine, and the car began to move, the only sound of the hum of the vehicle and the faint whispers of the wind outside. Taehyung's heart ached at the palpable tension between them, each second stretching into an eternity of unspoken words and unresolved emotions.
As they drove in silence, Taehyung stole glances at Jungkook whenever he thought the other wasn't looking, only to find Jungkook's eyes meeting his through the rearview mirror, a silent exchange of hurt and regret passing between them.
Neither had expected their relationship to unravel like this, wounds inflicted unintentionally but deeply felt nonetheless. Taehyung had meticulously planned their future together, but life had a way of derailing even the best-laid plans.
After a while, Taehyung noticed the chill creeping into the car, the cold wind seeping through the windows. Jungkook, dressed in only a thin t-shirt, trembled slightly from the cold. Taehyung considered rolling up the windows to shield them from the biting wind but hesitated, a memory flickering in his mind, halting his movements.
//Flashback//
A family was traveling in their car when 15-year-old Jungkook complained, "Ahh Eomma! I'm feeling cold."
"Didn't I tell you to wear a sweater? But you didn't listen to me, you brat!!" His mom scolded him gently.
"Don't scold me, hun. Let me roll up the windows." Mr. Jeon intervened, addressing his son's discomfort. He adjusted the windows, but soon Jungkook started to struggle for breath.
"E-eomma!! I can't brea-th." Jungkook gasped, panic evident in his voice. The entire car erupted into concern.
"What happened, baby? Breathe!! Kookie!! Oh my god!!" Mrs. Jeon's voice trembled with fear.
"D-don't close your eyes, baby!! Honey, please drive to the hospital!! Be quick!!!" Mrs. Jeon urged, her panic palpable. Mr. Jeon swiftly changed course towards the hospital.
"Jungkookie? Can you hear me?" Taehyung's heart raced as he watched Jungkook struggle. Time seemed to slow down as Taehyung gently held Jungkook's hand, trying to soothe him.
He gulped as he witnessed his love's distress, his eyes widening when he noticed Jungkook gesturing towards the window. Reacting quickly, Taehyung lowered all the windows, allowing fresh air to rush in.
