"NIGHT TO REMEMBER" ~Tk

12

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Hearing Taehyung’s voice, Jungkook looked up, his tear-streaked face revealing the depth of his pain.

Their eyes met, and in that moment, the world outside faded away, leaving only the two of them. Jungkook’s heart raced as he saw concern etched across Taehyung's features.

“Tae... ” Jungkook’s voice trembled, thick with emotion, as he wiped at his eyes with the back of his hand, trying to compose himself.

Taehyung stepped further into the room, his heart aching at the sight of Jungkook so vulnerable. He knelt down in front of him, his gaze softening.

"Jungkook, what’s wrong?” he asked, his voice laced with concern. “Why are you crying?”

Jungkook shook his head, unable to find the words to explain the whirlwind of emotions swirling within him. The fear of losing Taehyung, the uncertainty of their situation, it all felt too heavy to bear. Instead, he let out a shaky breath and murmured, “I just... I don’t want to lose you, Tae.”

The vulnerability in Jungkook's voice struck Taehyung deeply. He reached out, gently placing his hands on Jungkook’s shoulders, grounding him in the moment.

“You’re not going to lose me,” he assured softly, feeling the warmth of Jungkook’s body beneath his palms. “I promise I’ll be here.”

Jungkook looked up, meeting Taehyung’s eyes, searching for truth in his words. “But it’s complicated..” he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper.

Taehyung shook his head, his expression firm yet gentle. “I know, Jungkook. I know...I j-just.. ” He paused, gathering his thoughts, the weight of his own fears pressing on him. “I’ve been scared, scared of everything that what people might say, what might happen. But I can’t keep running from this.”

Jungkook felt a flicker of hope ignite within him, though the fear still lingered. He reached out, taking Taehyung's hands in his own, squeezing them tightly.

“I want to fight for us, Taehyung. I want to make this work. I’ll do anything for you.”

Taehyung's heart swelled at Jungkook’s words. In that moment, he realized that maybe, just maybe, they could find a way through the challenges together. With a soft smile breaking through his own tears, Taehyung nodded.

“Then let’s figure it out together.”

Jungkook’s breath caught in his throat, his eyes widening in shock as Taehyung’s words registered. He blinked rapidly, trying to process what he had just heard.

“What.. what do you mean?” he stammered, his voice filled with disbelief. “I.. I don’t understand.”

Taehyung, still kneeling in front of him, gave a small, fragile smile, his own eyes welling up with unshed tears.

“Yes,” he said softly, his voice trembling just a little. “I want to give us a chance. I’ve been thinking about everything the whole day, and I’ve realized,  maybe we can try. Maybe I can try.”

Jungkook stared at him, his heart racing. “You.. you’re serious?” he asked, still barely able to believe what he was hearing.

Taehyung nodded, his gaze filled with both uncertainty and hope. “Yes, Kookie. I’m serious.” His fingers squeezed Jungkook’s gently. “I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I want to try. For us.”

But then Jungkook looked at Taehyung with uncertainty still clouding his eyes.

“But.. are you doing this just because I love you?” he asked, his voice trembling. Taehyung frowned, confusion flickering across his face, but before he could respond, Jungkook spoke again, his words pouring out anxiously. “You don’t love me. Then why…”