Episode 13
At night
Mr Jeon: "You're late, Jungkook. And where is Taehyung? I haven't seen him since you left this afternoon."
Jungkook: "Taehyung isn’t at home? I dropped him off earlier. I thought he’d be with you."
A frown crossed Jungkook’s face as worry set in. He quickly made his way to their bedroom, his heart beating faster with every step. The room was shrouded in darkness, a silence enveloping it except for the faint sound of someone sniffling.
He flipped the light switch, his eyes widening as he saw Taehyung curled up on the bed, his face buried in his hands, his shoulders trembling.
Jungkook: "Taehyung! Love, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?"
Taehyung looked up, his eyes red and swollen. His voice was barely a whisper, full of hurt.
Taehyung: "You promised you’d come home early. But you didn’t."
Jungkook’s heart clenched as he remembered the promise he made. He glanced at the clock on the wall. It was just 7:10.
Jungkook: "I told you I’d be home by 7. I’m only 10 minutes late, love."
Taehyung: *voice cracking* "But 10 minutes felt like forever, I was waiting for you, and I felt so alone. You promised, Jungkook."
Jungkook chuckled softly, trying to lighten the mood, but the look on Taehyung’s face made him stop. He leaned closer, his expression softening.
Jungkook: "I’m not laughing at you, Tae. I promise. I just didn’t realize that 10 minutes would mean so much. I’m really sorry."
Taehyung: *furiously* "You are! You’re laughing at me! Don’t talk to me. I hate you."
Jungkook’s eyes widened in surprise. He cupped Taehyung’s face gently, his thumbs wiping away the tears that continued to fall.
Jungkook: "No, no, no. Don’t say that, baby. I’m sorry. I should’ve called. I should’ve known you’d be waiting."
He pulled Taehyung into a tight embrace, his lips pressing a soft kiss on Taehyung’s forehead. Taehyung resisted for a moment, then buried his face in Jungkook’s chest, sobbing quietly.
Taehyung: "You smell awful. I don’t like your perfume."
Jungkook: "What? You’re the one who gave me this perfume as a gift."
Taehyung: "Well, I don’t like it any more. You need to change it, or I won’t hug you again."
Jungkook laughed softly, a sound filled with affection. He ruffled Taehyung’s hair gently.
Jungkook: "Alright, alright. I’ll change it. Anything for you, baby."
Taehyung: "I mean it." *muttered stubbornly*
Jungkook: "I know you do. Let’s go, okay? Dad is waiting for us."
Taehyung shook his head, tears still slipping down his cheeks.
Taehyung: "No, I didn’t even meet Dad when I got back. I was so tired, and I just fell asleep. He must think I’m avoiding him."
Jungkook: "Hey, don’t say that. You were just tired. Dad understands. He was just worried when he didn’t see you."
Taehyung: "Really? I hurt him, Jungkook. I’m such a bad son."
Jungkook: "Don’t say that! You’re not a bad son. You know how much Dad loves you. He was probably just worried because you didn’t come out of your room."
