Bound by Fate

Chapter 35: Unraveling Secrets

Taehyung and Jungkook's secret relationship was blossoming, though they both continued to keep it hidden from the others. Every chance they had, they would sneak away, exchanging sweet kisses and tender embraces. Their connection grew deeper with each passing day, as did their understanding of one another.

One crisp morning, the two found themselves alone in a secluded part of the village forest. Jungkook pulled Taehyung into his arms, his voice soft and filled with warmth. "I'm so happy we're doing this, Tae. I don't care about anything else as long as I'm with you."

Taehyung smiled, leaning into the warmth of Jungkook's chest, his head resting against the older boy's shoulder. "Me too, Kook. I never thought we'd get here, but I'm glad we did."

Jungkook kissed Taehyung's forehead, holding him tighter. "I'll never leave you, you know that, right?"

Taehyung's smile grew, and he wrapped his arms around Jungkook's waist. "I know. And I won't leave you either."

They stayed like that for a long while, enjoying the peacefulness of the moment, the sound of the birds chirping around them, and the gentle breeze rustling the trees. They had grown closer than they ever imagined, their bond now stronger than any fear or doubt. Even though their relationship was a secret, they were happy with the stolen moments they shared, finding solace in each other's arms.

On the other side, Namjoon and Jin were slowly navigating their own path. They had never openly confessed their feelings, but the growing connection between them was undeniable. Despite Namjoon's fears, he decided to stop hiding behind the walls he'd built. Jin had become someone he couldn't stop thinking about, and it was time to show how much he truly cared.

Jin, equally aware of his feelings for Namjoon, wasn't sure how to express them. Though they never explicitly said the words, the chemistry between them was thick. Their glances lingered just a little too long, their touches were just a bit too tender, but still, neither one spoke of love. Jin would often smile at Namjoon, thinking to himself how easy it would be to fall into his arms and admit everything, but his own hesitations held him back.

One afternoon, after all the recent chaos had calmed, Namjoon decided to pay a visit to Y/N. He had heard that Hoseok had left for his relatives' house in another kingdom, and with Jimin now staying in his home in the village, it left Y/N alone. He felt a sense of responsibility towards her, especially since Hoseok wasn't around. He knew she was independent, but something tugged at him to check on her.

"I'll go meet Y/N in the village market today," Namjoon mentioned to Jin, who was with Jungkook shopping for supplies. "Hoseok's still away, and I want to make sure she's doing okay."

Jin nodded, sensing the care in Namjoon's voice. "That's a good idea. Jungkook and I will be around, we might see you there."

Namjoon made his way to the market and soon spotted Y/N wandering around, her face looking slightly pale and her movements sluggish. He approached her with a smile, greeting her kindly. "Hey, Y/N. How've you been?"

Y/N turned to him with a weak smile, looking a little disoriented. "Namjoon, I'm... I'm okay. Just tired, I guess."

They began walking together, chatting casually about small things. But as they walked through the bustling market, Y/N's steps started to falter. Namjoon noticed her face growing paler by the minute, her breathing becoming unsteady.

"Y/N?" Namjoon asked, concern washing over him.

Before she could answer, Y/N swayed and collapsed in his arms. Panic surged through Namjoon as he caught her just in time, lowering her to the ground. "Y/N! Stay with me!"