Teenager || 𝐊𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐕

Chapter - 18

( Please ignore mistakes )

Taehyung's POV

I was in the middle of cooking when the doorbell suddenly rang. I quickly washed my hands, my heart racing as I made my way toward the door. But when I opened it, I froze. There, standing in front of me, was Bogum. His face was unreadable, his eyes hollow with emotion.

I hesitated, unsure what to do. He didn’t look like he was in a good place, and I wasn’t sure I was in the right state to turn him away. He didn’t speak, but his presence alone felt heavy. I stepped back, making space for him, and he entered without saying a word.

He looked at me, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. His voice was barely above a whisper as he asked, “Can I talk to you… please?”

I wanted to say no, to shut him out, but something about his brokenness made it hard to turn him away. So, with a reluctant nod, I silently gave him permission.

The moment I agreed, he crumbled. His tears began to fall, and I froze in shock. Without thinking, I reached out, but before I could touch him, he grabbed my hand. The force of his grip startled me, and I quickly pulled my hand back, my heart pounding. He didn’t let go of me; his eyes were desperate, pleading.

“What happened?” I asked softly, my voice tinged with concern.

His gaze dropped to the floor, and through the tears, he whispered, “She left me.”

A knot tightened in my stomach. I had known this day would come. I’d seen the way he treated people, the way he had treated me. After all, when he couldn’t get what he wanted from me, he’d turned to someone else—someone who would give him what he craved without question.

But hearing those words, seeing him like this, still made my heart ache, despite everything.

“This was bound to happen. What’s new in this?” I responded, my voice edged with bitterness I couldn’t hide.

His eyes pleaded with me, desperate for forgiveness. “Please, forgive me,” he begged.

I felt a flicker of anger rise within me. “Do you think I’ll just forgive you after everything you’ve done? And what’s with this pity show? You think I’ll soften because of this? Because you came here, looking like this?”

He fell to his knees suddenly, his grip on my hands tightening as he sobbed. “Taehyung, please, I am so sorry for everything. Please give me one last chance. I can’t live with myself knowing how I treated you. I know I don’t deserve it, but please…"

I was struggling, fighting so hard not to melt from his words. I knew he felt guilty, but I couldn’t ignore the truth: I no longer loved him. I couldn't love him again after everything he had done to me. The betrayal, the lies, the way he had cheated on me... it was impossible to forget.

I pulled him up gently, making him meet my gaze. He looked at me, eyes full of regret. Despite the ache in my heart, I stood firm. "I can forgive you, Bogum, but I can’t give you a second chance. I’ve moved on. I don’t love you anymore."

The words hit him hard, and I saw the pain flash across his face. But then, a sad smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "So… can we be friends again?"

I went silent for a moment, unsure how to respond. His grip on my hand tightened. "Please, Taehyung. Please, I need someone right now. I feel so broken."

I looked at him, torn between my anger and the part of me that still cared. Before I could say anything, he pulled me into a tight hug. I stiffened in shock, my eyes widening.

“B-Bogum!?” I tried to push him away, but he held me even tighter. I sighed, giving in. I placed a hand on his back and hugged him back, softening only slightly. "Okay," I murmured, knowing that it was only because he had supported me so much in the past. Otherwise, I wouldn't have allowed him this closeness.