Arranged Marriage | Taekook

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Taehyung was seated on the couch, his gaze fixed on the floor. Jimin sat near him fidgeting with his clothes, the atmosphere thick with emotions.

Jimin: Tae... I know it's late. I'm really sorry for just showing up out of the blue. I wouldn't blame you if you tell me to leave right now. But... I just need a moment to explain. Please...

Taehyung finally turned his head slightly, still not making eye contact.

Taehyung: Explain what? Why you never believed me? Why you didn't trust me? Why you accused me? Why you jumped into conclusions without even listening to my part of the story?

Jimin felt hurt as Taehyung's voice trembled.

Jimin: I know I messed up. I let my insecurities get the best of me. I accused you for something you never did and I pushed you away.

Taehyung turned to face Jimin fully, his expression a mix of hurt and anger.

Taehyung: I thought we were better than that. You should've known that I would never so something like that.

Jimin:  I know, and I'm so, so sorry. I couldn't see past my own anger and frustration. It consumed me. I should've communicated with, but instead, I pushed you away.

Jimin moved closer, his voice filled with sincerity.

Jimin: I regret it now, Tae. You were my best friend, and I took that for granted. I just want you to know how deeply sorry I am.

Taehyung looked down, tears welling in his eyes as he tried to keep his calm.

Taehyung: It hurts, Jimin. It hurts to know you'd doubt me. 

Jimin looked down, guilt rushing over his face as tears streamed down his face.

Taehyung looked away, not wanting to see Jimin cry.

Jimin: I'm sorry...

Taehyung wiped his tears, his voice softening slightly.

Taehyung: It's Ok...

Jimin jolted his head up making sure that he heard it correct.

Jimin: Are you... Forgiving me?

Taehyung chuckled weekly.

Taehyung: I can never not forgive you Jimin.

Jimin threw himself over Taehyung for a hug, making them both fall down one couch.

Taehyung laughed, feeling relieved.

They kept hugging each other, crying softly.

Taehyung: I thought I'd lost you forever. You weren't even answering my texts. I didn't know what to think!

He pulled back from the hug, both sitting back on the couch.

Jimin: I was... I was binge-watching kdramas instead! I mean, what was I supposed to do?

Taehyung laughed through his tears.

Taehyung: Are you kidding me? I spent days worrying about you!

Jimin: And I spent days avoiding social media because I thought everyone at school was talking about the Great Misunderstanding!

They both laughed heartily.

Taehyung: What if I saw memes about it? When your best friend is worrying about you but you just can't stop watching kdramas!

They both laughed again, the atmosphere shifting to one of light-heartedness.

Taehyung: You know, maybe I should've just stormed into your room and joined your binge-watching. We could've cried over bad decisions together. I swear to god the main leads always makes the stupidest decisions.