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73. Confront for Comfort

After a tragic day, Jungkook couldn't leave Taehyung alone and after colliding together, the couple found each other in the park, where the night was still and quiet, the only sounds being the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of the city. Jungkook and Taehyung sat on a bench beneath the soft glow of a streetlamp. Jungkook's arm was wrapped securely around Taehyung's waist, and Taehyung had his head resting against Jungkook's shoulder, finding solace in the closeness.

For a while, they sat in comfortable silence, simply enjoying each other's presence. The chaos of earlier seemed like a distant memory as they focused on the gentle rhythm of their breathing and the warmth of their bodies pressed together.

But the silence, while comforting, couldn't hide the thoughts swirling in Taehyung's mind. He shifted slightly, his voice soft as he finally broke the silence. "What is happening with us? Why are we always in trouble?"

Jungkook's grip tightened around Taehyung's waist, a sigh escaping his lips. He turned his head slightly, pressing a kiss to the top of Taehyung's hair. "I don't know," he admitted, his voice low and tinged with frustration. "It feels like every time we think we're okay, something else comes along to mess it up."

Taehyung lifted his head to look at Jungkook, searching his eyes for answers neither of them seemed to have. "Do you think... Maybe we're doing something wrong? Or maybe we're just not meant to have peace?"

Jungkook frowned, the thought of that possibility making his chest ache. "No," he said firmly, shaking his head. "I don't believe that. I think we just... care so much that when things go wrong, it feels worse. But it doesn't mean we're not meant to be happy. We just have to work through it, together."

Taehyung's expression softened at Jungkook's words, and he felt some of the weight on his chest lift. "I know you're right," he murmured, resting his hand on Jungkook's chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart. "But it's not just us, Jungkook. I can't stop thinking about Jimin and Dowoo either. What happened between them, with Yoongi-it's like everything around us is falling apart."

Jungkook's face darkened with concern as he nodded. "I know. What Dowoo did... it's messed up. I've never seen Jimin so shaken. And it's all concerning, isn't it? Our problems, theirs... it's like one big mess."

Taehyung sighed, his worry deepening. "It is. And I hate that we're all suffering because of it. I hate that Jimin is caught in the middle, that Dowoo let things get so out of hand... and Yoongi, he didn't deserve that."

Jungkook's hand tightened around Taehyung's, grounding them both as he whispered, "It's hard seeing them like this, and not being able to fix it. But just like with us, they'll need time to work through it. We can be there for them, but we can't carry it all on our shoulders."

Taehyung nodded, understanding but still burdened by the weight of it all. "I just wish things were easier. For all of us."

Jungkook's other hand came up to gently cup Taehyung's cheek. "I know, babe. But no matter what happens, we'll face it together. Us, and Jimin and Dowoo. We'll all get through this."

Taehyung leaned into Jungkook's touch, closing his eyes for a moment as he absorbed his words. "I don't want to lose any of you." he whispered, the vulnerability in his voice making Jungkook's heart squeeze.

"You won't." Jungkook promised, his thumb brushing lightly over Taehyung's skin. "We're stronger than all of this. As long as we hold on to each other, we'll get through anything."

Taehyung opened his eyes, meeting Jungkook's gaze, and for the first time that night, he felt a sense of peace settle over him. "I believe you." he said softly, his lips curving into a small, genuine smile.