Fated hearts ( taekook ff )

chapter 53

Jungkook: (picking up the call, voice strained) "Hello? Who's this?"

There's a brief pause before Jungkook's eyes widen, and his expression softens.

Jungkook: (whispering) "Mom...?"

Hearing his mother's voice on the other end. Tears well up in his eyes as the emotional weight of everything he's been holding back finally surfaces.

Jungkook: (voice trembling) "Mom... I-I've missed you so much."

Jungkook: (through tears) "Mom everything is....falling apart. I don't even know how it got this bad."

mom: what happened, sweetheart

Jungkook: "We used to be so close, you know? We've always had each other's backs, but now... now it's like we're strangers. I keep trying to make things right, but it's like every time I do, I just make it worse."

mom: (gently) "Relationships go through ups and downs, Jungkook. Sometimes, when we care about someone so much, we start to overthink everything. It sounds like both of you are feeling hurt and misunderstood. But that doesn't mean it's over, okay?"

Jungkook: "He thinks that I don't care about us anymore. But it's not true! I just don't want our relationship to be public. The pressure, the eyes on us all the time—it's suffocating. But now, I'm scared I'm losing him."

mom: (with understanding) "I understand, son. You're both under so much pressure, and it's hard to keep something so precious private. But remember, Taehyung loves you. He's probably feeling just as scared and unsure as you are. Sometimes, when we're afraid, we push people away without meaning to."

Jungkook: "I don't know how to fix this, Mom. He's pulling away, and I feel like I'm losing the most important person in my life.I don't know how to reassure him. Every time I try, it feels like I'm pushing him further away."

mom: (reassuringly) "You've always had a strong bond, Jungkook. Maybe you both need to sit down and really talk—no defenses, no accusations—just honesty."

Jungkook: "I love him so much, but what if... what if he doesn't believe that anymore? What if we can't get back to where we were?"

mom: (comforting) "Jungkook, love like yours doesn't just disappear. It's still there, even if it feels buried right now. You have to fight for it, even when it's hard. And if anyone can get through this, it's you two. Just be patient, be kind, and don't give up on each other."

Jungkook: (nodding) "You're right...But I'm scared, Mom...I'm so scared of losing him. 

mom: (soothingly) "It's okay to be scared, sweetheart. That just means you care deeply. But don't let that fear stop you from trying. 

downstairs 

Jimin: (gently) "Tae, you have to listen to me. I know things feel messed up right now, but shutting down isn't going to help either of you."

Taehyung: (frustrated) "Jimin, you don't get it. He's been so distant, always with J-Hope, and now he's saying we're just fan service? How am I supposed to believe anything he says?"

Jimin: (calmly) "I get that it hurts, Tae. But don't you think he might be saying that to protect what you have? Maybe he's scared of what will happen if everything comes out in the open."

Taehyung: (sighing) "Protect us? By pretending we're nothing more than friends? That's not protection, Jimin. That's pushing me away."

Jimin: "Maybe it feels that way, but Jungkook's dealing with a lot too. The pressure of being in the spotlight, trying to keep something so personal hidden... it's got to be tearing him up inside."

Taehyung: (softly) "But what about me? Doesn't he see what this is doing to us? To me?"

Jimin: (reassuringly) "He does, Tae. He's just as scared as you are, but he doesn't know how to handle it.he is still young, He's younger then you and still figuring things out. The way he's been acting, it's his way of coping with the pressure. He's trying to manage it all, and he might be making mistakes along the way. But he's still holding on, trying to protect you both."

Taehyung: (looking away) "I don't know if I can... Every time I try, it just ends up in a fight. It's like we're speaking different languages."

Jimin: "he's afraid of losing you. He thinks that if the world knows the truth, it might ruin what you have. But that doesn't mean he doesn't care. It means he's struggling to balance everything. You love him, right? And I know he loves you. But love isn't always easy. you have to try harder, Tae.

jungkook comes downstairs after call

Jungkook: (quietly) "Hey, I'm going to step outside for some fresh air."

Jungkook leaves the room, his eyes red and puffy from crying. As he walks away, Taehyung As he steps out, Taehyung catches a glimpse of his state ,his heart sinking at the sight.

Taehyung: (voice trembling)"He... he's been crying..."