The Roots of Love

Chapter 16

It was the day when Jungkook was supposed to meet his parents. Currently he was sitting in the dining table having breakfast with his parents with his cold aura surrounding him.

His parents were looking at him with longing eyes because even being so close to them he was yet so far. "Jungkook son " Mr.Jeon called gaining Jungkook's attention. Jungkook hummed signaling to talk.

"Son I was thinking that it's time for you to get married and settle down. We had told you about the proposal of Mr.Hans daughter. I think she would be an ideal wife for you" just as Mr.Jeon finished Jungkook's gaze hardened. He clenched his fist due to extreme anger.

"How many times I have told you guys to not meddle in my life and impose your decisions on me" Jungkook said with a very low cold tone that made his parents worried. "Son we are not imposing our decision. We just want the best for" Mrs.Jeons sentence was cut in middle when Jungkook spoke "I don't need your best. I don't need anything from you guys you have already messed by life once".

Jungkook was about to leave when Mrs.Jeon hold his arms. Mrs.Jeon tried to make his son understand " Kook why are still holding onto the past ? It's been 6 years and it's enough now. Let go of the past and move on please "

"How can I move on when the wound is too deep to heal ? How can I forget the past when it's engraved in my soul? How can I forget that because of you guys my hyung was snatched from me? How can I forget those days which I spent being tortured without any fault? How can I answer me" by the time Jungkook finished he was breathing heavily.

The memories of past flooding his mind making it hard for him to breathe. Mr and Mrs Jeon stood there frozen hearing each and every word that left Jungkook's mouth. They didn't know what to say. They knew they were at fault and couldn't do anything to make it right.

They just hung their heads low. Seeing them silent Jungkook scoffed "If you can't heal my wound don't try to scratch on it" with that Jungkook left from their leaving his parents to dwell on guilt.  Sitting in the car Jungkook drove without any destination.

He didn't know where to go or how to get rid of the burning feeling in his heart. He halted in front of a park. Getting inside the park he sat on an empty bench trying to control his inner turmoil.

He was lost in his thoughts when he heard some giggling and laughing. He looked around to find whose was it and saw some kids playing with a boy.

He squinted his eyes when he saw a familiar figure. Soon he recognized the boy. "Taehyung" Jungkook mumbled looking at Tae who was busy playing with the kids giggling.

Taehyung had came here to spend some alone time since his brother Namjoon had gone on a date with his boyfriend. When he saw the kids playing he started cheering for them and the kids pulled to him to play with them. Jungkook was staring at the way Tae was playing with the kids.

Seeing them playing like this reminded him of his hyung who is not with him and never be able to be with him again. Thinking this his eyes again teared up.

While playing with the kids Tae's eyes met with Jungkook's and he stopped in his track. Taehyung could see the red teary eyes of Jungkook. He didn't know why but he felt a pang in his heart when he saw Jungkook like this.

"Taetae" taehyung came back to his senses when the kids called him. "Huh oh bub why don't you guys play. I have some work to do hmmm" taehyung said to the kids to which the kids happily agreed and started playing among themselves.

Tae's eyes again went towards Jungkook and saw him still staring at him. So without thinking much he went to Jungkook.

Jungkook saw Tae saying something to the kids then coming towards him. So he kept looking at Tae when he stood in front of him.

Tae came in front of Jungkook and asked in a soft tone "Professor are you alright?" Jungkook didn't said anything and kept looking at Tae's eyes. Jungkook could see the worry in Tae's eyes. He broke the eye contact when Tae snapped his fingers. "Huh were you saying something?" Jungkook asked being confused.

"I asked if you are fine professor?" Tae again said being worried as he could see Jungkook zoning out and the dry tears which stained his cheeks. "Oh yeah I'm fine just a little bit disturbed" Jungkook said wiping his face and looked away.

Jungkook didn't wanted to let taehyung see him in his vulnerable state. Tae was not convinced at all since he could see the gloominess in Jungkook's face. So he sat down beside him.

Jungkook was looking at Tae with a questioning gaze. "You know you can share what's troubling you if you're comfortable. It would help you. I'm here to listen and I won't judge you for anything" Tae said in a comforting way. That's all took for Jungkook to break down and cry.

It was too much for him to contain everything in him. It was suffocating him. He just wanted to free himself from all the pain. He just wanted someone to listen to him without judging him.

He hugged Tae tightly and let himself be vulnerable. He cried holding taehyung. Taehyung was definitely shocked to see his cold professor crying like this. His heart ached listening to the painful sobs of Jungkook.

"Let me just hold you for a while" Jungkook said in a crack voice. Tae hugged him back and let him cry all he wants. "Let it all out. It's alright. I'm here for you" Tae whispered running his hand into the soft locks of Jungkook's hair. Jungkook buried his face in Tae's neck and kept crying.

Taehyung just kept comforting Jungkook. His own heart was beating wildly at the close proximity. Jungkook's breath hitting his neck made him shiver but still he hold him.

About half and hour later Jungkook's sobs died down and now he was only sniffling. Jungkook detached himself from taehyung looked at him. "Thank you taehyung" his voice was hoarse from all the crying.

"It's alright. Are you feeling better now" taehyung asked. Jungkook nodded his head making taehyung smile softly. Jungkook was thankful to taehyung for his comfort. He was still holding Tae's hands tightly.

"Do you want to talk about what's bothering you? You know it would lessen you're burden make you feel better" Tae said. Jungkook took a deep breath and nodded mouthing a "Yes".

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