jane doe

Chapter 24:

Jungkook's breath hitched. His mind raced as panic surged through him. His eyes darted between Yoongi and the ground, trying to think of a way out. Denying it was an option, but the words felt stuck in his throat. His lips parted, but all he managed was a quiet, shaky "No."

But it was too late. The way his face paled, the way his hands trembled, the panic in his eyes—it was written all over him. He couldn't hide it anymore.

Yoongi didn't push. He didn't need to. The truth was already there, hanging in the air between them.

"Yeah... I thought so," Yoongi said quietly, more to himself than to Jungkook. He handed the ID card to him, his fingers brushing against Jungkook's for just a second. "I wasn't sure at first, but after seeing you today... well, it all made sense."

Jungkook took the card with shaking hands, still stunned, his pulse racing in his ears. He couldn't believe he'd dropped it that night  couldn't believe Yoongi had figured it out so easily.

"How...?" Jungkook's voice was barely a whisper, still reeling from the shock.

Yoongi gave a small, almost knowing smile. "Don't worry about it. Just... take care of yourself, alright?"Jungkook's breath hitched. His mind raced as panic surged through him. His eyes darted between Yoongi and the ground, trying to think of a way out. 

Denying it was an option, but the words felt stuck in his throat. His lips parted, but all he managed was a quiet, shaky "No."

But it was too late. The way his face paled, the way his hands trembled, the panic in his eyes—it was written all over him. He couldn't hide it anymore.

Yoongi didn't push. He didn't need to. The truth was already there, hanging in the air between them.

"Yeah... I thought so," Yoongi said quietly, more to himself than to Jungkook. He handed the ID card to him, his fingers brushing against Jungkook's for just a second. "I wasn't sure at first, but after seeing you today... well, it all made sense."

Jungkook took the card with shaking hands, still stunned, his pulse racing in his ears. He couldn't believe he'd dropped it that night—couldn't believe Yoongi had figured it out so easily.

"How...?" Jungkook's voice was barely a whisper, still reeling from the shock.

Yoongi gave a small, almost knowing smile. "Don't worry about it. Just... take care of yourself, alright?"

Yoongi turned to leave, his footsteps slow and measured, but before he could take more than a few steps, Jungkook's voice, shaky but determined, called after him.

"Wait!"

Yoongi paused, his back still facing Jungkook. He turned slowly, raising an eyebrow in question. Jungkook, still gripping the ID card tightly in his hand, took a deep breath, his face a mix of desperation and uncertainty.

"Please," Jungkook's voice was barely above a whisper, but the weight behind it was unmistakable. "Can you... can you keep this a secret?" His gaze finally met Yoongi's, wide and vulnerable, his usual guarded walls completely down. The fear of being exposed, of someone knowing the side of him he'd tried so hard to hide, was clear in his eyes.

Yoongi stood still for a moment, watching Jungkook carefully. He could see how much this meant to him—how much it scared him. And in that moment, all the awkwardness, the tension from earlier, melted away.

Yoongi's usual calm demeanor softened. A small, understanding smile tugged at the corners of his lips, and he gave a slow, deliberate nod. "Yeah," he said quietly, his voice carrying a rare warmth. "Your secret's safe with me."

Relief washed over Jungkook, though his heart still pounded in his chest. He nodded back, gratitude evident in his expression. He wasn't entirely sure if Yoongi would keep his secret, but he had no choice but to believe in him. The weight that had been pressing down on him just moments ago felt a little lighter.

Yoongi, sensing that there was nothing more to discuss, gave Jungkook one final reassuring smile. His steps were firm as he turned on his heel and walked away, his demeanor confident.Jungkook watched Yoongi's retreating figure, clutching the ID card tightly in his hand. He knew the secret was still out there, but for now, it was safe. And that was enough.

Jungkook walked through the door of his apartment, the familiar sight of his cozy living space welcoming him home. The moment he stepped inside, Bam, his adorable Doberman, bounded toward him with uncontainable excitement. Bam's tail wagged furiously, and he leaped up, his dark eyes gleaming with joy. Jungkook couldn't help but smile as he knelt down to meet his enthusiastic furry friend. "Hey, Bam!" Jungkook greeted, his voice softening as he scratched behind Bam's ears. "Did you miss me, buddy?"

Bam responded with a series of happy barks and affectionate licks, his whole body wiggling with excitement. Jungkook laughed, feeling the last remnants of his stress dissolve in Bam's infectious happiness. "You're such a good boy," Jungkook said, hugging Bam tightly. "I missed you too."Bam nuzzled closer, his warm presence a comforting balm after a long day. Jungkook took a deep breath, feeling a renewed sense of calm. He knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, Bam's unwavering companionship would always be there to lift his spirits.

Jungkook and Bam headed to the park, the cool evening air brushing against their faces as they stepped outside. The park was bathed in the golden hues of sunset, casting a warm, inviting glow over the open field.

Jungkook tossed a frisbee into the air, and Bam's ears perked up. With a joyful bark, Bam took off, his sleek body moving effortlessly across the grass. Jungkook laughed, sprinting after him, the tension of the day melting away with each step.

"Catch it, Bam!" Jungkook shouted, his voice filled with excitement.

Bam's powerful legs propelled him forward as he leapt into the air, snatching the frisbee with a triumphant bark. Jungkook clapped and cheered, his heart lifting at the sight of Bam's sheer joy.

The two of them continued their playful chase, running and dodging, the park echoing with their laughter and Bam's happy yips. Jungkook would occasionally slow down, letting Bam catch up and nuzzle him, before taking off again, both of them reveling in the simple, carefree fun.