BTS FF - Echoes of the Heart

Love Across the Distance

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Suhani's POV

Every day without Taehyung felt like an eternity. The emptiness of our apartment echoed around me, a constant reminder that he wasn't here. The quiet nights were the hardest. I would lie in bed, staring at the empty space beside me, wishing he was there to hold me, to tell me that everything would be okay.

I tried to stay strong. I really did. But some days were harder than others.

The mornings were a little easier; I distracted myself with work and chores. But by the time the sun set, the loneliness crept back in, settling over me like a heavy blanket. I missed him so much that it physically hurt. I missed his voice, his touch, his laughter. I missed the way he'd hold me close, his breath warm against my skin.

The only thing that kept me going were the letters and calls. Each letter from Taehyung was like a lifeline, a reminder that no matter the distance, our love was still strong. I would read his words over and over, memorizing every line, every little detail he shared.

Taehyung's Letter:

"My dearest Suhani,

It's another long day here, but thinking of you makes it bearable. The stars here aren't as beautiful as the ones we watched together on Jeju Island, but they remind me of you. Every time I look up at the sky, I imagine that maybe, somewhere, you're looking at the same stars, thinking of me too.

Life here is tough, but it's nothing compared to the loneliness I feel without you. I miss the way you smile, the way you laugh at my silly jokes. I miss holding you close, feeling your warmth against me. The nights are long, but your love keeps me going. I know we'll be together again soon, but until then, I carry you with me, always.

Stay strong, love. I'll be back before you know it.

All my love,
Taehyung."_

Every time I read his letters, I felt closer to him. I could almost hear his voice in my head, the warmth in his words wrapping around me like a comforting embrace. I kept all of his letters in a small box beside my bed, and whenever the loneliness got too much to bear, I'd pull them out and read through them, one by one.

There were nights when I'd clutch one of his old shirts, the faint scent of him still lingering on the fabric, and cry myself to sleep. It was the only way I could feel close to him, even if it was just an illusion.

The video calls helped too, though they were few and far between due to the time difference and Taehyung's unpredictable schedule. Seeing his face, even through a screen, made everything feel a little more bearable.

One evening, as I sat by the window with my laptop, Taehyung's face appeared on the screen. His smile was warm, but I could see the exhaustion in his eyes.

"Hey, love," he said, his voice crackling through the poor connection.

"Hi," I whispered, my heart aching at the sight of him. "I miss you so much."

"I miss you too," he replied, his smile fading slightly. "But we'll get through this. We're stronger than the distance."

I nodded, fighting back the tears that threatened to spill over. "It's just so hard, Tae. Some days, I don't know how to handle the loneliness."

His expression softened, his voice gentle as he spoke. "I know, Suhani. I wish I could be there with you. But you have to stay strong—for both of us."

"I'm trying," I said, my voice trembling. "But some nights, it feels like the walls are closing in."

Taehyung's gaze grew intense as he leaned closer to the screen. "Whenever you feel like that, I want you to remember something. Remember the way we danced under the stars on our honeymoon. Remember the way I held you that night, the way I kissed you. Those moments are still ours, and no amount of distance can take them away from us."

His words were like a balm to my aching heart, and for a moment, the distance didn't feel quite so insurmountable.

The days dragged on, each one blending into the next. I tried to keep busy, to fill the empty hours with anything that could distract me from the gnawing loneliness. But no matter how hard I tried, there was always that ache in my chest, the constant reminder that Taehyung wasn't here.

Some nights, I'd sit on the floor, surrounded by his letters, clutching one of his old shirts to my chest as I let the tears fall freely. I hated how much I missed him, hated the way the distance made me feel so helpless, so lost. But at the same time, I knew that our love was worth every tear, every moment of heartache.

Taehyung's Letter:

"My love,

I can't begin to describe how much I miss you. I wake up every morning wishing I could roll over and see you beside me, hear your soft breathing as you sleep. But I remind myself that every day apart is one day closer to being together again.

I've been thinking a lot about our time on Jeju Island. Do you remember that night we stayed up late, talking about everything and nothing, watching the stars? I think about that night whenever I'm feeling lonely here. It reminds me of how lucky I am to have you in my life, even if we're miles apart right now.

Stay strong, Suhani. We'll make it through this. You're always in my heart, no matter the distance.

Yours forever,
Taehyung."_

As I read his letter for the hundredth time, I curled up in bed, clutching his shirt tightly to my chest. The nights were long and lonely, but Taehyung's words were a constant reminder that our love was stronger than the distance between us.

We were apart, but in every letter, every call, we found a way to stay connected. And even though the separation hurt, it was a testament to our love—a love that could withstand anything, even the vast distance that stretched between us.

As I drifted off to sleep that night, with Taehyung's shirt pressed against my cheek, I knew that no matter how far apart we were, our hearts would always be together. And that was enough to keep me going, one day at a time.