Wallows |YoonkookFF

Episode 5

Saturday.

Yoongi's body felt heavy, weighed down by the realization that had hit him like a ton of bricks. He had been so blind, so consumed by his own ego and workaholic tendencies. He thought Jeongkuk was the problem, but now he saw the truth - he was the one who had driven his husband away.

As he stood under the scalding hot water, Yoongi's dam finally broke. He sobbed uncontrollably, his body shaking with wracking sobs. He slid down the shower wall, his head in his hands, and wept.

"Why did I do this?" he cried out, his voice echoing off the tile.

He thought of all the times Jeongkuk had tried to reach out to him, to connect, to intimate...and he had pushed him away. He thought of the loneliness in Jeongkuk's eyes, the desperation for attention and affection.

"Oh, Jeongkuk...my love...what have I done?" Yoongi wailed, his heart shattered into a million pieces.

The water continued to pour down on him, but he didn't notice. He was lost in his grief, consumed by regret and sorrow. Their anniversary was next week...what was he going to do? How could he make it right?

Yoongi's body shook with sobs, his cries echoing off the walls as he finally faced the truth - he had failed his husband, and he didn't know how to make it right.

Jeongkuk sat on the couch, staring blankly at the TV as the sound of Yoongi's sobs echoed downstairs. He had been hearing it all day, but he didn't budge. He was numb, his heart hardened by the pain and betrayal he had felt for so long.

"What's the point?" he thought to himself. "Yoongi's just crying because he got caught. He's not really sorry. He's just sorry he got caught."

Jeongkuk's mind was a jumble of emotions, but he didn't allow himself to feel anything. He had built walls around his heart, walls that Yoongi had helped him build with his neglect and indifference.

As the sobs continued, Jeongkuk's expression remained stoic. He didn't even flinch. He was done being hurt, done being vulnerable. He had protected himself from Yoongi's hurtful behavior, and he wasn't about to let his guard down now.

But deep down, a tiny spark of hope flickered. Maybe, just maybe, Yoongi was finally starting to understand. Maybe he was finally starting to see the damage he had done. But Jeongkuk wasn't holding his breath. He had been disappointed too many times before.

Yoongi's eyes were red and puffy. He couldn't even eat, he was tired from anything. So he was sitting at the balcony, his mind blank. Jeongkuk left the house earlier and they didn't talk since the previous day.

Jeongkuk went to Jin, Jin took him to a luxury restaurant which was far away from their houses

Jeongkuk smiled, feeling a sense of freedom wash over him as he gazed into Jin's eyes. They were seated at a cozy table, surrounded by soft music and dim lighting, the perfect setting for a romantic evening.

Jin's hand brushed against his, sending a spark of electricity through his body. "I'm so glad we're doing this, Jeongkuk. You deserve a night out, away from...everything."

Jeongkuk's heart skipped a beat as Jin's fingers intertwined with his. He didn't want to think about Yoongi, didn't want to ruin this moment with guilt or regret. He just wanted to be present, to enjoy Jin's company and the thrill of their secret affair.

"Let's just enjoy the night, Jin. No talking about...him. Just us, okay?"

Jin's smile was radiant. "Okay, my love. Just us."

As they sipped their wine and savored the exquisite cuisine, Jeongkuk felt his heart soar. For the first time in months, he felt alive, felt like he was living for himself, not just existing in a loveless marriage.