BETWEENUS//taekook//vkook // Yoonmin

PART 19

Taehyung runs blindly, tears streaming down his face. The cool evening air offers no solace.

"I'm not going back to him," Taehyung sobs. "I can't take being a fool anymore."

Jungkook slumps against the wall, Taehyung's phone call goes straight to voicemail.
"Please, Tae... answer me," he begs.

He dials again. Still, no answer.

Jungkook's body shakes with sobs.
"My love, where are you? Please don't do this to me," Jungkook whispers.

As night falls, Taehyung wanders, lost in his thoughts.

Jungkook's pleas echo in his mind, but Taehyung's determination hardens.

"No going back," Taehyung repeats.

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Taehyung sits beside the road, his legs tucked under him. Tears stream down his face.

"I love you so much, Jungkook," he whispers. "But just thinking that someone wants to take you away from me... it's driving me crazy."

Taehyung's voice cracks.

"I think it's better if I stop loving you, Jungkook. Before it's too late."

The thought sends a stabbing pain through his chest.

"But how can I?" Taehyung asks himself. "You're my everything."

As Taehyung sits in the darkness, he feels lost.

After half an hour, Jungkook calls Taehyung again. This time, the phone is on, but Taehyung is not answering.

Jungkook checks the GPS and sees Taehyung's location.

Jungkook arrives at the location, his heart racing with anticipation and worry. He scans the area, spotting Taehyung near the road, standing beneath the faint glow of a streetlight.

Taehyung's eyes fix on the approaching taxi, his back still turned to Jungkook.

Jungkook's breath catches.
"What is he doing?" He thinks.

As the taxi pulls over, Taehyung steps forward.

Jungkook rushes toward him.
"Taehyung!" Jungkook calls, his voice laced with desperation.

Taehyung's head turns, his eyes lock onto Jungkook's.

For a moment, they stare.

The taxi driver, sensing tension, asks, "Hey, is everything okay?"

Taehyung nods curtly. "Yes, I'm fine."

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Jungkook pulls Taehyung into a tight hug.

"I'm sorry, Taehyung, for hurting you," Jungkook whispers, his voice trembling.

Taehyung's initial resistance melts away.

"Please don't run away from me," Jungkook begs. "Don't leave me. I can't live without you in my life."

Taehyung's arms hesitantly wrap around Jungkook.

The taxi driver, sensing the emotional moment, discreetly drives away.

"I am so scared, Tae," Jungkook confesses. "I think I lose you forever."

Taehyung's face buries in Jungkook's shoulder.

"I think I can't trust you anymore," Taehyung whispers.

Jungkook holds Taehyung tighter.

"I promise, Tae. No more lies. No more Jimin. Only you."

Taehyung's tears mingle with Jungkook's.