Collision of Hearts || Jikook✓

Part-49

"If it happens someday, then you'll see me bury myself with my own hands."

They stared into each other's eyes, locked in an intense gaze. Bella then spoke in a steady, low voice, "I was kidding, Kook."

"But I wasn't." Jungkook replied, his eyes fixed deeply on hers.

A heavy silence settled between them as they continued to stare. Bella eventually closed her eyes and took a slow, deep breath. "I'm feeling sleepy," she murmured, turning away and heading toward the bed.

She lay down and pulled the blanket over herself. Jungkook remained where he was, quietly watching her. After a long sigh, he walked to the side table, picked up the remote, and dimmed the lights, bathing the room in a soft glow.

He then walked to the other side of the bed and sat down. Bella turned her gaze to him. Jungkook met her eyes for a moment before lying down beside her. Bella closed her eyes again, exhaling deeply as she wrapped the blanket more snugly around her shoulders.

Jungkook's voice broke the silence, calm and caring. "Turn your body to the other side, heaven… your wound is pressing like that on this side."

Bella opened her eyes, paused for a moment, then inhaled deeply and turned away, her back now facing him.

Gently, Jungkook shifted closer and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her slowly into him. Bella let out a soft gasp as her back met his chest. She instinctively squeezed her eyes shut. Jungkook leaned in, and whispered near her ear. "Now sleep."

Bella took another deep breath as Jungkook nestled his face into the crook of her neck and closed his eyes. She sighed quietly, then allowed her eyes to drift shut. In the warmth of each other's presence, they both slowly slipped into sleep, lost together in their shared dreamland.

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In the morning,

The soft morning light filtered through the curtains as Bella stirred in her sleep, wincing slightly. A dull ache throbbed in her bandaged arm. Her eyes fluttered open — and her breath caught.

She was nestled tightly against Jungkook, her arms wrapped around his neck, his arms wrapped protectively around her body. She tried to shift, but his grip remained firm.

A sharp sting from her wound made her flinch. She hissed softly, a faint moan escaping her lips.

Jungkook's eyes blinked open at the sound. He immediately noticed her discomfort and instinctively held her waist.

Bella immediately opened her eyes when he repositioned her so she was no longer pressing against her injured side. As he moved her off of him and onto the mattress on the other side. Bella's arms instinctively tightened around his neck, her heartbeat quickening.

"You turned to your injured side again." he murmured, locking eyes with her.

Bella swallowed hard, and whispered, "I... it's a habit. I always sleep on this side. I don't realize it when I'm asleep."

Jungkook's gaze dropped to her bandaged arm. He asked softly, "Is it hurting?"

She shook her head slightly, but her eyes gave her away. He gently caressed her arm, his voice barely above a whisper. "Be careful when you sleep, Heaven."

Bella remained quiet, her gaze fixed on him. Her silence didn't go unnoticed.

Jungkook looked at her, his brow furrowing with concern. "What's wrong, my dear Heaven?"

Tears welled up in her eyes. A bittersweet smile curved her lips. "You know, Jungkook… Eomma used to call me 'Heaven' too."

His eyes searched hers, attentive and still.