𝓔𝓷𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓵𝓮𝓭 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓼

Chapter 31: Entangled hearts

Breeh's Pov

The music played softly in the background as Taehyung's grip tightened around my waist. He had dragged me onto the dance floor without any warning, and now here we were, awkwardly swaying to the rhythm.

"Well, I'll surely book dance classes for you by tomorrow," he said, smirking.

In retaliation, I stomped on his foot with my heel. He winced and hissed in pain. "Ouch... are you serious?" he mumbled, throwing an annoyed glare my way.

I couldn't help but laugh at his expression. It was cute, and for a moment, it made me forget the tension between us. But then, the lights dimmed even further, and a single spotlight focused on us.

"What is happening?" I whispered to Taehyung, feeling a surge of anxiety.

He backed away from me slightly and, to my shock, kneeled down in front of me. "Wh-What??" I muttered to myself, feeling the weight of everyone's gaze.

Taehyung took my hand, his eyes filled with an intensity that made my heart race. "Breeh, I know I'm being immature, and whatever I say or do might doesn't change anything or everything to you," he began, his voice steady and sincere.

All I could see was the sincerity and... love in his eyes. Since when?

"Breeh," he continued, his voice softer now, "I've acted harshly, and I know I've hurt you. But the truth is, I've been trying to push you away because I was scared of I was changing or probably because of you becoming my priority without my own consent. I didn't want to let you in, but now... now I can't help it.I can't ignore it."

My mind raced, memories flooding back to me. This hall was the first place where we had met. I remembered our first conversation, his cocky attitude, and the way he looked at me back then. And then there was Jungkook. The memory of his eyes, the warmth they held, sent a pang of longing through me.

Taehyung’s voice brought me back to the present. "If you don't want to accept this proposal," he said, "you can even ask Jimin to publish the article."

I felt the floor sweep out from under my feet. He knew. He knew about my plan. My heart pounded in my chest as tears threatened to spill. How could he be so aware, so perceptive?

He stood up, his eyes never leaving mine. "Breeh, I tried to make you hate me so I can hate you even more but in result just loved you even more and now, I'm giving you my heart. It's yours, tangled and messy as it is."

I was on the verge of tears. Taehyung was laying his heart bare, but my own heart was already given to someone else. Someone I could never hurt, no matter how much hurt I was, Jungkook. The thought of him made my chest ache.

"I..." I started, my voice trembling. "Taehyung, I..."

He stepped closer, his expression softening. "It's okay, Breeh. Just tell me the truth."

The tears finally spilled over."I ca-can't..........- I'm sorry."

Taehyung nodded slowly, his own eyes glistening with unshed tears. "I understand. I just needed you to know how I feel. No matter what happens, I want you to be happy."

His words broke something inside me, and I couldn't hold back the sob that escaped my lips. Taehyung pulled me into a tight embrace, holding me as I cried.

In that moment, the dance floor, the music, the people around us—all of it faded away. All that was left was the sound of my heart breaking and the warmth of Taehyung’s arms around me.

~Later sometime

I could barely see the road ahead through the blur of tears. Guilt gnawed at me for breaking Taehyung's heart, but false hope would have been crueler. Everything was a mess, and I felt like I was drowning. As drive to Jungkook's house seemed both endless and too short.

As soon as I arrived, I rang the doorbell incessantly, the urgent sound echoing in the still night. Finally, the door opened, and there stood Jungkook in casual clothes. His eyes widened in surprise, and he quickly moved to close the door, but I jammed my foot in the doorway and pushed my way in.

"Please, Breeh, leave. I'm not interested in engaging any conversation," he said coldly, his voice sending a shiver down my spine.

"How could you do this to me? I trusted you with my heart, and I still do. That hurts, Jungkook!" I shouted, clutching his collar tightly, fear and desperation making my voice tremble.

He grabbed my hands, holding them in a grip that was firm yet somehow tender. His eyes bore into mine, filled with a mix of anger and pain. "You did the same, Breeh, but there’s a difference. You were being selfish, and I’m even more selfish," he said bitterly.

His words made my anger dissolve into raw vulnerability. "I know I didn't consider your feelings before making decisions, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect me," I said, stepping back, my voice breaking.

Jungkook stepped closer, his eyes darkening with emotion. He harshly gripped my neck, making me hiss in pain. "Well, guilt isn't enough, Breeh... you have to consider it as a result," he said, his voice low and dangerous.

Tears streamed down my face. "You l-love Je—" Before I could finish, his soft lips crashed onto mine. The kiss was harsh yet sweet, filled with all the emotions we couldn't express with words. When he finally pulled away, I was breathless.

"I wish I could, but you know I can never... That day, I asked Jennie to help me so that you and Taehyung could end up together. I thought letting you go would bring me peace, but thatwas the end of peace. I've realized that no matter how chaotic my life becomes, it isn't life without you," he said, his voice trembling with emotion.

His words left me speechless. At that moment, I was certain about my feelings for the first time. No complications, no doubts. "I love you more than my life, Jungkook. No matter how entangled I am, I’m all yours, forever," I said, hugging him tightly.

I've realized we are imperfectly made for each other in a perfect way.

In his arms, I felt a sense of peace and completeness. For the first time in a long because now, I knew everything can't be okay.

"An entangled heart knows that love's true strength lies in the chaos of its threads, binding souls together in perfect imperfection."
🦋<3!!

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