His Dirty Secret( JinKook)

You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home

Hope you all didn't miss the previous chapters, as I published a few on closer dates and will be doing so again.

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Minsoo hugged Jin tightly before beginning to leave the gym.

"It's good to see you back!" he said, tears glistening in his eyes. He had witnessed Jungkook's struggle over the past few months, watching him merely exist rather than truly live. Minsoo clearly remembered Jungkook's excitement about the baby and how happy he had been after Jin had confessed his love. He was worried about his friends mental health for the past few months but now, seeing Jin's return..he felt a glimmer of hope that perhaps things would improve.

Jin nodded with a smile in response.

Minsoo then glanced back at Jungkook, who was still standing at the same place he was before. "You'll close up, right?" he asked, subtly expressing his willingness to stay back if needed.

Jungkook offered a reassuring nod to him, as if understanding his unspoken concern.

Minsoo sighed lightly "Okay then, take care!" He bid farewell, offering Jin a smile before exiting the gym, leaving them alone.

As the gym doors closed behind them, Jin felt a surge of nervousness creeping upon him. The adrenaline had worn off completely, leaving him with nothing but the jittery feeling in his gut. He didn't know how to begin or what to say. Despite his longing to see Jungkook, doubts began rising in his mind. Was Jungkook still his boyfriend? But ,what kind of partner abandons their loved one atthe first sign of trouble, disappearing for months on end? A ton of questions began to spiral in his mind..

Jungkook, on the other hand, was squeezing his earphones in his hands, almost to the point of breaking them. He felt like his heart was about to burst from the surge of unfamiliar emotions inside him. It was as if his tongue had become heavy..making it difficult for him to find the right words to say.

Jin took a deep breath when his eyes began welling up as he gazed into Jungkook's teary eyes. In that moment..he realised that he hadn't truly seen Jungkook in a long time. Being this close again..he noticed the exhaustion etched on Jungkook's face..the dark circles under his eyes..the messy hair in desperate need of a haircut and how much thinner he had become. It was a stark contrast to the beautiful man he had been obsessed with and guilt began to overwhelm him as he realised he was the reason for Jungkook's current state.

He gulped nervously. "I missed you!" Jin said in a trembling voice.

Jungkook let out a sudden gasp and broke down immediately, clutching onto the stationary bike nearby for support.

Jin felt his heart break at the sight of Jungkook's tears. Tears filled his own eyes as he rushed forward and stood beside him. He had the urge to pull Jungkook into a hug..but he hesitated..unsure if he deserved to touch him right now.

"Jeon!!" he called softly, his hands fiddling with the end of his shirt.

Jungkook hugged himself tightly, trying to control his emotions as he looked up at Jin. "I'm sorry... I'm so overwhelmed!!" he managed to say.

"Please don't apologize... I'm the one who should!!" Jin said as tears started to drip down his cheeks.

Jungkook looked into Jin's eyes. "Can I hug you?" he asked suddenly

Jin nodded frantically, wanting nothing more. Jungkook quickly leaned forward and trapped Jin in a tight hug...they embraced each other tightly ..as if they were making up for all the lost time and pent-up emotions. Jin sobbed as he felt the familiar warmth of Jungkook's embrace..feeling grateful that Jungkook even allowed him to be near him.