Fated hearts ( taekook ff )

chapter 24

Taehyung kneels beside Jungkook on the terrace, his heart breaking at the sight of Jungkook struggling to breathe. He moves closer, placing his forehead gently against Jungkook's, their breaths mingling in the small space between them.

Taehyung: (softly)"Jungkook, it's okay... I'm right here. Just focus on me."

Taehyung: (whispering)"Breathe with me, Kook. In... and out... slowly. You're safe. I've got you."

 Slowly, Taehyung slides his hands up to cup the sides of Jungkook's face, thumbs brushing lightly over his cheeks. He then pulls Jungkook into a tight embrace, wrapping his arms around him securely, as if shielding him from the world.

Jungkook clings to Taehyung, his hands fisting in Taehyung's shirt as he buries his face in Taehyung's shoulder.

Taehyung's arms tighten around Jungkook, holding him close, their bodies pressed together in a comforting, protective hug. He strokes Jungkook's back with one hand, while the other cradles the back of his head, fingers threading through his hair.

Taehyung:(murmuring)"I'm not going anywhere. Just stay with me... I'm here."

 Jungkook begins to calm, his breaths gradually slowing to match Taehyung's.With each passing moment, the tightness in Jungkook's chest loosens, the panic fading into the background.as well taehyung worry fading away after knowing jungkook is okay now. 

But then, suddenly, Jungkook starts to sob in Taehyung's embrace.

Jungkook:(choking on his tears)"I knew it... it's all because of me. He hurt her because of me."

Taehyung:(gently)"Hey, calm down..."

Jungkook: (sobbing harder)"I... I ruined my mom's life... I'm sorry, Tae. I ruined yours too."

Taehyung:(firm but gentle)"No, Jungkook, it's not your fault. It's because of them, not you."

Jungkook: (sniffling)"I... I'm sorry, Tae."

Jungkook:(small voice) "It's so embarrassing..."

Taehyung: (softly)"What?"

Jungkook: (pout)"I didn't want you to see me like this."

Taehyung tightens his hug, a soft chuckle escaping his lips as he tries to lighten the moment.

Taehyung:(chuckling)"This isn't embarrassing, Kook. Not as embarrassing as when I snatched your locket that day."

They both chuckle quietly, a small, shared moment of lightness in the midst of the storm.

Namjoon appears in the doorway, his voice filled with concern.

Namjoon: "Is everything okay?"

Jungkook:"hyung, what's that?"

Namjoon looks down at his hand, his face turning red with embarrassment.gives an awkward smile.

Namjoon: (awkwardly)"Oh, uh, it's... a some door's handle I accidentally broke. I didn't realize I had it with me—just a bit of clumsiness."

Jungkook: (laughs)"Seriously? I can't believe you're carrying around part of a door! 

Taehyung:"Oh man, Namjoon, you're a walking disaster zone! At least it's not a whole door you're dragging around!

Jungkook:(still laughing)"I'm just glad to see you didn't bring a whole door with you. Imagine trying to explain that one!"

Taehyung: (giggling)"Imagine Namjoon trying to sneak out with a whole door and then pretending it was a new fashion statement!"

Namjoon:(embarrassed)"Alright, alright,yoongi is waiting for us down stairs,lets go"

Jungkook: (standing up)"Let's go."

Namjoon: (gently)"Jungkook, could you go ahead? I need to have a private word with Taehyung."

Jungkook: (hesitates)"Okay, hyung."

Namjoon:"Don't go anywhere else. Just head straight to yoongi hyung; he's on the second floor."

Jungkook nods and heads off towards the elevator.

Namjoon:(turning to taehyung)"You must be curious about everything going on with Jungkook, right?"

Taehyung:(nodding)

Namjoon:"Since you're now part of our family, I think it's time you know more about Jungkook."