Twin Flames: A Forbidden Love

Part 3

Tensions had reached an all-time high between Taehyung and Jaehyun. The once inseparable twins had grown distant, their playful teasing now replaced by bitter silence. It felt like everything was hanging by a thread, and Min-seo found herself caught between two brothers whose hearts were both in conflict and turmoil.

One late afternoon, Taehyung and Jaehyun found themselves alone in their family's old studio. It had always been their sanctuary growing up—a place to escape, dream, and share secrets. But now, the room felt suffocating, the air thick with unspoken words. The setting sun cast long shadows across the floor, adding to the weight of the conversation they both knew they needed to have.

Jaehyun stood by the window, his arms crossed tightly over his chest. He hadn't spoken to Taehyung since their argument at the café, and the silence between them now felt deafening. His jaw clenched as he struggled to find the right words. How had it come to this?

Taehyung, leaning against the old wooden table, finally broke the silence. "We can't keep going like this, Jaehyun."

Jaehyun didn't turn around. "You're right," he said, his voice low, barely audible. "But I don't know what else to do."

Taehyung sighed, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "I never wanted this to come between us. I never wanted her to come between us."

Jaehyun spun around, his eyes flashing with a mixture of anger and hurt. "You think I wanted this? You think I wanted to fall for the same girl as you?"

Taehyung flinched at the sharpness in Jaehyun's voice, but he held his ground. "I don't know, Jaehyun. I don't know what you want anymore."

The words hung in the air, the weight of them pressing down on both of them. Jaehyun clenched his fists at his sides, his chest heaving with emotions he had been holding in for far too long.

"I want her, Taehyung," Jaehyun finally admitted, his voice breaking. "I want her to choose me. But I know she won't."

Taehyung's heart ached at the raw vulnerability in his brother's voice. He had always known that Jaehyun had strong feelings for Min-seo, but hearing him say it out loud made it all the more real. And painful.

"Jaehyun..." Taehyung began, his voice soft, filled with empathy. "I love her too. I didn't plan for this to happen, but I can't change how I feel."

Jaehyun shook his head, his eyes glassy with unshed tears. "I don't blame you for loving her, Taehyung. How could I? She's incredible. But what kills me is that no matter what I do, I can't stop loving her either."

The silence between them was deafening once again, but this time it wasn't filled with anger. It was filled with a shared understanding of the pain they were both carrying.

Taehyung stepped forward, his voice filled with sincerity. "Jaehyun, I know how much this hurts, but I don't want us to lose each other over this. You're my brother. We've been through everything together. I don't want this to be the thing that tears us apart."

Jaehyun's shoulders sagged, the weight of his emotions finally catching up to him. "I don't want that either, Taehyung. But I don't know how to move forward from here."

Taehyung placed a hand on his brother's shoulder, his grip firm yet gentle. "We'll figure it out. No matter what happens, we'll figure it out together."

Jaehyun's gaze softened, and for the first time in weeks, he felt a flicker of hope. Maybe they could find a way through this. Maybe their bond was stronger than the love they both felt for Min-seo.

Meanwhile, Min-seo was lost in her own world of confusion and guilt. She hadn't seen either of the twins since the argument, and the weight of her decision was beginning to suffocate her. How could she choose between them? How could she follow her heart without breaking one of theirs?

She wandered through the quiet streets of Seoul, the autumn leaves crunching beneath her feet. The cool breeze brushed against her face, but it did little to clear her muddled thoughts. Her phone buzzed in her pocket, pulling her out of her daze. It was a message from Taehyung.

"Meet me at the old studio. We need to talk."

Her heart skipped a beat. She knew this conversation was coming, but the reality of it still sent a wave of anxiety through her. What would she say? How could she possibly face both of them?

When she arrived at the studio, the sun was beginning to set, casting the room in a soft, golden light. The air was heavy with tension, but as soon as she stepped inside, she could feel the deep connection the twins shared. Despite everything, this place still held the memories of their bond, the laughter and love they had for each other.

Taehyung stood by the window, his gaze distant, while Jaehyun sat on the floor, his head in his hands. Neither of them spoke as she entered, and for a moment, Min-seo felt like an intruder in their world.

Finally, Taehyung turned to her, his eyes soft but filled with determination. "Min-seo, we need to know. We can't keep living like this."

Jaehyun lifted his head, his expression pained but resigned. "Yeah, we need to know where we stand."

Min-seo's heart raced as she looked between the two of them. She had never wanted to hurt either of them, but she knew that there was no way to avoid the pain. One of them would be heartbroken, and that realization tore at her soul.

Taking a deep breath, Min-seo stepped forward, her voice trembling but firm. "I love both of you... but in different ways. Taehyung, you're the calm in my storm. You make me feel safe, understood. And Jaehyun, you've always been there for me, you're so full of life and passion. But..."

She hesitated, her eyes filling with tears as she saw the weight of her words sink in. "But I have to follow my heart. And my heart belongs to Taehyung."

Jaehyun's face fell, the color draining from his cheeks as the reality of her words hit him. He closed his eyes for a moment, trying to steady his breathing. But when he opened them again, there was no anger, only sadness. A deep, aching sadness.

"I understand," Jaehyun whispered, his voice barely audible.

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