[Jungkook x Taehyung] Bloodlines and Ties

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As Jungkook settled back into his bed, he noticed the sadness etched on Tae's face. Despite Tae's attempts to hide his feelings, Jungkook could see the weight of the negative comments and the pressure of public scrutiny taking its toll on him.

Reaching out weakly, Jungkook pulled Tae into a gentle, reassuring hug. The gesture surprised Tae, who stiffened for a moment before relaxing into the embrace. The warmth of Jungkook's arms and the steady beat of his heart offered a solace that words couldn't fully convey.

Tae buried his face in Jungkook's shoulder, trying to steady his breathing. "I'm sorry, Jungkook. I didn't mean to cause so much trouble. I just... I just wanted to keep you safe."

Jungkook tightened his hold, his voice low and soothing. "You did what anyone in love would do. It's okay, Tae. The comments—they don't matter. What matters is that you're here for me, and I'm here for you."

Tae nodded against Jungkook's shoulder, feeling a mix of relief and gratitude. "I just didn't expect things to blow up like this. I didn't want to be a burden."

"You're not a burden," Jungkook said firmly. "You're everything to me. We'll get through this together. The opinions of others won't change what we have."

Tae pulled back slightly, his eyes glistening with unshed tears but holding a spark of hope. "Thank you, Jungkook. I just... I needed to hear that."

Jungkook smiled, his hand gently cupping Tae's cheek. "No matter what happens, we have each other. That's what matters most."

The two shared a tender moment, their bond strengthening in the face of adversity. The outside world's judgment seemed to fade away as they held onto each other, finding comfort and strength in their shared love.

"You shouldn't get up when you're in this condition, Jungkook-" Tae said but couldn't finish the sentence.

Jungkook looked at Tae with a soft, understanding smile. "I know you're worried, Tae," he said gently. "But I need to be close to you. It's what helps me heal."

Tae shook his head, his concern evident. "You need rest. I don't want you to push yourself too hard."

"I'll rest," Jungkook assured him, his hand still resting on Tae's cheek. "But being here with you, seeing you... that's what gives me the strength to get better."

Tae's expression softened, though he still looked anxious. "Alright. Just promise me you'll take it easy. I can't bear the thought of losing you."

Jungkook reached up and brushed a stray tear from Tae's eye, his voice tender. "You won't lose me. I promise."

The two shared a quiet moment, their eyes locked in mutual understanding and love. Tae sat beside Jungkook, his hand gently holding Jungkook's as if to provide comfort and strength. He knew the road ahead would be difficult, but with Jungkook by his side, he felt a renewed sense of hope.

Tae looked in his phone and saw fans comments, one of them said, "Jungkook is trying to turn our Taehyung into a criminal like himself. Taehyung, you should stay away from him."

Tae's eyes narrowed as he read the comment. He felt a pang of frustration and sadness at the harsh judgment being cast on his relationship with Jungkook. He sighed and turned to Jungkook, who was watching him with concern.

"These comments... they're really getting to me," Tae admitted, his voice tinged with frustration. "People are saying I'm being dragged down by you."

Jungkook's expression grew serious. He gently squeezed Tae's hand. "Ignore them, Tae. They don't understand what we have. They don't see the real us."