Don't Leave Me.✅(JJK X Y/N X KTH)

First Love

Jungkook's pov

I halted my car in front of a charming bungalow. We were currently in Daegu, at the residence of the CEO of Kim and Sons, whom Y/N assumed to be Taehyung. I clutched the steering wheel nervously. What if he really was Taehyung? What if he wanted Y/N back in his life? After everything we had been through, would we end up at a crossroads again?

"Shall we go?" Y/N's voice brought me back to reality. She was looking at me with expectant eyes. I nodded and got out of the car. 

The house was pretty from the outside, with a neatly manicured lawn and a stone pathway leading to the front door. The bungalow had a rustic charm, with its wooden beams and large windows that allowed natural light to flood the interior. Flower boxes brimming with vibrant blooms adorned the windowsills, adding a touch of color to the facade. We stood in front of the wooden door, which was painted a deep, welcoming shade of red. Y/N took a deep breath before pressing the doorbell. 

We heard a female voice say, "Coming!" We looked at each other for support, bracing ourselves for whatever lay ahead. It felt like the longest three minutes of my life. I wondered whether to be happy or sad about seeing my best buddy. Would he hate me because I had been in a relationship with his girl?

The door finally opened, revealing a woman probably around our age or slightly older. Her lips were thin, her eyes small and puppy-like. She was lean, with blonde-dyed hair. She was as pretty as a doll.  "Whom are you looking for?" Her girly voice was polite.

"Sorry to disturb you, but does Kim Taehyung stay here?" Y/N replied.

"May I know who you are?" she furrowed her bows in confusion.

"Ah, yes. My company and his company have signed a deal," Y/N said nervously, laughing a little.

"Welcome." She stepped aside, letting us in. 

"Hi, I'm Min Y/N. Thank you for letting us in." She bowed.

"I am Irene." She returned the courtesy. "Nice to meet you." But I noticed how her smile soon disappeared.

"I am Jeon Jungkook. Nice to meet you too, Miss Irene." I added, bowing slightly.

Irene's expression shifted slightly into a frown. "It's Mrs."

"I'm sorry. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Irene." I extended my hand with a shy smile. 

She clasped it and gave a toothy grin. "It's fine. Please, take a seat." We sat on the couch while she excused herself to the kitchen. I looked around the house. The interior was not as charming as the exterior. It was messy. Cardboard boxes were everywhere, and some places were even dusty. The house was probably undergoing renovation.

Y/N looked at me, and I wrapped my arm around her shoulder to comfort her. Her body somewhat relaxed in my embrace, but the tension was still in the air. Irene returned shortly with glasses of orange juice. "Have a drink."

I smiled and accepted a glass. "Are you renovating the house?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Aniya! We are settling in Belgium. Taehyung is setting up a new branch of the company there. Our flight is in two days. Please don't mind the mess." She flashed an apologetic smile and placed her hand on her stomach.

I glanced at Y/N. She avoided eye contact and kept her gaze locked on the floor. Irene suddenly remembered why we were there and went to call Taehyung.

"Tae? Taehyung? Jagi! Someone is here to meet you!" She called from below the staircase. I choked on my drink and began to cough hard.

"Yah! What were you thinking?" Y/N scolded me as she patted my back. She took out her handkerchief and wiped off the droplets of juice from my shirt. Stupid me! I think we both missing a very important point here.

Soon, the man in question skipped down the steps. My eyes became moist with genuine happiness. My long-lost friend stood there, healthy and happy. His lips were dominated by a warm, boxy smile. He was indeed the Taehyung we have known, handsome and goofy as ever.

"What happened, my wifey?" He mischievously pecked Irene's lips, causing her to giggle in shyness. Wait—what?! Wifey?! My jaw almost dropped to the ground when the realization hit me. Was Irene his wife?!

Y/n's pov

So, Irene is Taehyung's wife. I felt happy to finally see him living a fulfilling life. He looked just the same as that college boy I had met in the biology lab—the same charm in his eyes, the same pointed nose, and the same alien-like character. I didn't realize I was crying until Jungkook whispered, "It's okay," in my ear. I wiped away the tears and stood up. 

Taehyung approached me, followed by his wife. "T-Taehyung, do you know me?" It felt strange to say his name after so long.

He acknowledged my presence and replied with formality, "We have met at Yongson Company, right?"

I nodded slightly. "Anything else about me?" I sounded more curious than before. Jungkook and Irene kept staring at us like spectators.

Taehyung furrowed his eyebrows slightly and answered, "You fainted that day. Are you okay now?"

Was he acting or did he genuinely not remember anything? Whatever the reason, I decided to play along. "Yes, I am perfectly fine."

"And who is this?" he pointed at Jungkook. Was he seriously not recognizing his best friend?

Jungkook seemed taken aback, unsure of how to respond. So, I did it for him. "He is my boyfriend." I knew it was time to conclude, and I had already chosen my life partner.

"I am Jungkook." He shook hands with CEO Kim. I mentally slapped myself when I saw Jungkook blush like a schoolgirl. Why did I even mention the word 'boyfriend'?

"What brings you her—" His words were cut off by a ringing phone. He fished it out of his pocket. "Excuse me for a few minutes, this is really important" he apologized with a smile before taking the call and stepping into the nearest room. He was probably speaking German.

"Jogiyeo... (Excuse me.) Are you really that Y/N, Taehyung's lover?" Irene asked, her smile long gone. I nodded with a sad expression. "Then you need to know many things about him."

"I know..." I was on the verge of breaking down once again. "His brother was evil, and he got punished for that."

"You do?" She was shocked.

"Yes. Can we avoid talking about Taecyeon, please?" Jungkook pleaded from my right.

"Sure."

"But I want to know how he is alive? Even Taecyeon thought he was dead." My voice quivered with a mix of desperation and confusion.

Irene sighed deeply, her eyes softening with understanding. "Taehyung had to disappear for his safety. His brother's actions put him in grave danger, and it was the only way to protect him. The whole situation was more complicated than anyone knew."

Jungkook tightened his grip on my shoulder, offering silent support. The emotional weight of the moment was almost overwhelming. The man I once loved, whom I thought I had lost forever, was standing just a few feet away, living a life I was no longer a part of. The realization was both heartbreaking and a strange kind of relief.

"He had to erase his past to ensure his future," Irene continued softly. "And in doing so, he found a new life, a safer life."

Tears welled up in my eyes again. "I just... I never imagined he was alive all this time. I thought I had lost him forever."

"You were never forgotten," Irene said gently. "But sometimes, the past has to be left behind to embrace the future."

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-Jeongsri 💜