ABC's of Love

Episode 9

The hours passed slowly, each tick of the clock amplifying the silence, thickening the air with tension. Jin and Namjoon exchanged worried glances while Jimin paced nervously, casting anxious looks at the door.

Then, finally, the door creaked open, and Taehyung stepped inside. His hair was dishevelled, shadows lingered under his eyes, and he looked tired so..., so tired. Guilt was etched on his face, his shoulders hunched, as if he bore the weight of his mistakes.

Jimin was the first to react, his voice cracking with relief. "Taehyung…"

Namjoon stood up abruptly, a complex storm of emotions crossing his face—relief, anger, and hurt all tangled together.
He took a step forward, unable to contain the surge of frustration and disappointment building inside him. His hand shot out before he could think twice, landing with a sharp slap across Taehyung’s cheek.

_______SLAP______

The sound echoed through the room, freezing everyone in place.

Taehyung staggered back slightly, his hand flying to his cheek. His eyes widened in shock, his lower lip quivering as he met Namjoon’s piercing gaze. The slap stung, but the pain in Namjoon’s eyes hurt even more.

Namjoon: *spat* "I hate the day I held you in my arms, You broke me, Taehyung. I hate myself." his voice thick with pain.

Each word landed like a blow, shattering any defences Taehyung had left. His heart dropped, a fresh wave of guilt washing over him, drowning him.

Tae: "I’m sorry, Appa... I’m sorry... I didn’t mean to—" Taehyung’s voice broke, each word a choked whisper, filled with remorse.

Jin stepped forward, placing a steadying hand on Namjoon’s shoulder, trying to calm him.
Namjoon: "Joonie, please... relax."

Namjoon pulled away from Jin’s touch, his gaze still fixed on Taehyung, his face a mask of anguish and disappointment. Taehyung felt as if he were being torn apart, piece by piece, under Namjoon’s cold stare.

Tae: "I’m… I’m so sorry…" Taehyung whispered, his voice so low it was barely audible. He felt empty, as though his apologies could never be enough to mend the damage he had done.

Namjoon: *eyes narrowed* "Get ready... Jungkook is waiting for you."

Taehyung’s eyes widened in shock.
Jungkook… the last person he had expected to see.

"Jungkook…"

He echoed, the name barely slipping past his lips.
Memories of their last meeting came rushing back, the harsh words, the hurt in Jungkook’s eyes, the way he had turned away without a word. Taehyung’s heart pounded as he remembered it all, his pulse racing with a mixture of dread and regret.

Tae: "Is… he… ready?" Taehyung asked, his voice trembling as he looked at Namjoon, his mind reeling with memories. L

Namjoon’s expression didn’t change, But his silence spoke volumes. Taehyung knew what that silence meant, Jungkook was ready, but it wouldn’t be an easy reunion.

With one last, shaky breath, Taehyung was trying to gather whatever courage he had left. He had hurt them, hurt his family, hurt the people who loved him. But he knew he had to face the consequences. He had to make things right, no matter how hard it was.
Namjoon and Jin left from there.

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Taehyung sat quietly, his eyes cast downward as he tried to hold back the flood of emotions welling up inside. Jimin sat beside him, watching him with a soft expression, filled with understanding and care.