Second Chance

Chapter 53

After leading Jungkook to the couch, Taehyung sat on the bed, the silence between them heavy and thick with emotion. They hadn't exchanged a single word yet.

Finally, Jungkook broke the silence. "King, I want us to spend this night like we used to when we were in a relationship."

For reasons he couldn't fully understand, Taehyung felt compelled to agree, so he did.

Jungkook then softly called out,

"T-tae,"

his voice trembling and suddenly he broke down. He buried his face in his hands and started sobbing uncontrollably. Taehyung just watched him, feeling a lump in his throat, unable to say a word.

After a few moments, Jungkook moved from the couch to sit beside Taehyung on the bed. He reached out, tracing Taehyung's face gently with his fingers. As soon as his fingers touched Taehyung's skin, Jungkook closed his eyes and let his tears fall, silently touching Taehyung's face for what felt like an eternity.

When he finally opened his eyes he found Taehyung staring back at him, unblinking. Jungkook took Taehyung's hand in his own and while still sobbing, whispered,

"Tae just once call me bun, just once."

Seeing Jungkook in such a state caused Taehyung's heart to ache but he composed himself and replied,

"That can never happen, Jeon. My bun died for me a long time ago."

"Just for once Tae, I beg you please." Jungkook said with lot of emotions in his voice. It was his last desire.

"I repeat that can never happen Jeon." Taehyung replied coldly.

Jungkook closed his eyes again trying to stop the tears from flowing. After a moment he gathered his strength and with his heart pounding in his chest, he leaned closer to Taehyung's face. Taehyung could feel Jungkook's breath on his skin. His heart raced at high speed. He wanted to push him away but deep down, his heart was overwhelmed with joy.

Noticing that Taehyung wasn't pushing him away, Jungkook smiled and kissed Taehyung's forehead. He kept his lips there for a longggg time, his tears dripping onto Taehyung's face. All the while Taehyung remained silent, not uttering a word. He was frozen.

Jungkook then kissed Taehyung's cheek then his nose and finally his chin, smiling after each kiss.

He pulled back slightly to look at Taehyung and smiled. "Tae, I have one last wish."

Taehyung nodded, indicating that he was ready to fulfill Jungkook's final wish.

"Tae, cuddle me all night, please."

They both lay down on the bed with Jungkook curling up behind Taehyung. He held Taehyung so tightly as if he feared his very soul might slip away from his body.

As they lay there in the quiet room, the only sound was the rhythm of their breathing, mingling together in the stillness of the night. Jungkook's arms were wrapped around Taehyung, holding him close, almost desperately. It was as if Jungkook was trying to imprint this moment into his memory, knowing that it might be the last time he ever held Taehyung like this.

Taehyung suddenly buried his back more into jungkook's chest. He just wanted to feel Jungkook's bump. When he couldn't feel it he pressed himself further into Jungkook.

Jungkook understood Taehyung's restlessness and softly buried his face in Taehyung's neck, asking, "Tae, what's wrong?"

Taehyung got up from Jungkook's hold and looked at him, unable to find the words to ask. The only thing that came out of his mouth was

"Baby?"

Jungkook also got up from sleeping position and started caressing his stomach, tears welling up in his eyes again as memories of what had happened came rushing back. But tonight he didn't want to discuss any of it. He only wanted to keep Taehyung close.

"There's been a miscarriage, Tae. Let's just leave all this and cuddle."

Jungkook said this as if it were a minor detail but Taehyung was left stunned. He felt a strange anxiety inside wanting to ask Jungkook how the miscarriage had happened but at the same time he didn't want jungkook to feel he cares. So, he simply nodded and laid on bed again.

Taehyung could feel the warmth of Jungkook's body against his back, the rise and fall of his chest with every breath. For a moment he allowed himself to relax into the embrace, closing his eyes and letting the memories of their past together wash over him. Every laugh, every touch, every shared moment came flooding back and for the first time in a long while, Taehyung allowed himself to feel the depth of the bond they once shared.

But the weight of reality was never far away. Tomorrow, he was getting married to Aena. The thought made his chest tighten with anxiety, a sharp contrast to the comfort he felt in Jungkook's arms.

Jungkook's grip tightened around Taehyung and he pressed his forehead against the back of Taehyung's neck. "I wish things could be different. I wish I could turn back time."

Taehyung remained silent.

A heavy silence fell between them once more, both of them lost in their thoughts. Jungkook's tears continued to fall silently wetting the fabric of Taehyung's shirt. He wanted to say so much more, to pour out his heart, but he knew it wouldn't change anything. All he had was this moment and he clung to it with everything he had.

Finally, Taehyung turned in Jungkook's arms, facing him. Their eyes met and for a long moment they just looked at each other saying everything with their eyes that they couldn't say with words.

Jungkook caress Taehyung's cheek with a smile and whispered
"A wish you a happy married life ahead Tae."

Taehyung's heart ached at Jungkook's words. He tried to control his tears with everything he have.

Taehyung, struggling to hold back his emotions quietly said, "I'm feeling sleepy."

Jungkook with a tender smile, placed his hand gently over Taehyung's eyes. "Sleep then."

Taehyung closed his eyes but sleep was far from his mind. He was overwhelmed with emotions yet he didn't want Jungkook to see him breaking down. Meanwhile, Jungkook knew that this night meant more to him than anything in the world. How could he sleep when he knew it was their last night together? Instead, he stayed awake silently watching over Taehyung, his heart breaking with every passing second.

Hours passed and Jungkook couldn't take his eyes off Taehyung. His heart ached, knowing that by tomorrow, Taehyung would belong to Aena forever and he Jungkook, would take his final breath. The pain was unbearable yet he forced himself to cherish every moment they had left.

Unable to resist, Jungkook gently slipped out of Taehyung's embrace. He leaned down and pressed soft kisses all over Taehyung's face except for his lips, his tears still falling onto Taehyung's skin. His fingers ran through Taehyung's hair with a tenderness that spoke of all the love he still held for him. Finally, Jungkook lay down beside Taehyung again holding him close, his heart heavy with the weight of his unspoken goodbyes.

Little did Jungkook know that Taehyung wasn't really asleep. Taehyung had been wide awake the entire time, merely pretending to sleep to avoid facing the flood of emotions that Jungkook's every action brought to the surface. Once he felt Jungkook had finally settled down, Taehyung opened his eyes and looked at the man he had once loved with all his heart. It took all of his strength to keep his emotions in check.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity Taehyung allowed himself to drift off to sleep, locking away the turmoil in his heart.

And so, the two of them spent their last night together in silence, wrapped in each other's arms both knowing that by morning everything would change forever.

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