Secret (A Jungkook Fanfic) ✔️

Chapter 20 | The Final Page: Will I Ever See You Again?

The black regalia hung over your body – you adjusted the dress, the fabric shifting with the motion, and carefully placed the hat on your head, your fingers brushing against the smooth tassel. You took a deep breath, letting the weight of the moment settle in. Your final semester had ended – here you were, standing at the threshold of your graduation day. A mix of excitement and nervousness bubbled up inside you. The crowd of fellow graduates, all dressed similarly, buzzed around you, but for a moment, it felt like you were alone in the vast sea of faces.

Your heart swelled with emotions – pride, relief, and a touch of sadness. Fourteen years of school had led to this day, an era of your life coming to a close. The friendships, the challenges, the late-night study sessions, the triumphs, and the setbacks – all of it had brought you here. You realized that while this was an ending, it was also a beginning, the first step into an uncertain yet exciting future. And in that brief, still moment, everything seemed possible.

You felt a gentle tap on your shoulder, and as you turned around, you saw Mina smiling at you widely, her eyes sparkling with that familiar warmth. You couldn't help but smile back, a wave of nostalgia washing over you. As you stared at her, the memories came rushing back – the carefree laughs that echoed through the halls, the countless times you both had bared each other's nonsense without hesitation, and the quiet understanding that had always existed between you.

In that moment, it felt like a cozy blanket, wrapping around you, comforting you in its familiar embrace. Your heart tightened, and your eyes moistened as you longed for those simpler times – the shared moments that had shaped who you were today.

Mina - Aww, it's not like we're dying right away, we can see each other.

She tried to cheer you up, though you could tell she was hiding her own internal turmoil behind that playful tone. You smiled, wiping away the tears that had started to fall, and then, without a word, you pulled her into an embrace. She hugged you back, the warmth of her arms a quiet comfort, but her eyes betrayed the emotions she wasn't ready to express – tears that she hadn't let fall yet.

An announcement echoed through the hallway.

Announcement – All graduands are requested to come to the auditorium.

Slowly, you pulled back from Mina, reluctant but knowing it was time. She tucked a loose strand of hair behind your ear and patted your shoulder, trying to cheer you up.

Mina – We can do this.

You smiled, a small but genuine smile, and nodded in agreement.

Y/n – We will.

With that, you both made your way toward the auditorium. The place was filled with students, the air alive with chatter, laughter, and the sound of cameras clicking as people snapped photos to capture the moment. A warm smile spread across your face as you took it all in—the familiar faces, the familiar buzz of excitement. It felt like home.

As you walked in, memories of your dance practice flooded back, moments you hadn't thought about in a while—how Jungkook would always show up to cheer you on, the energy drinks he'd bring to keep you going during those long hours of practice. The memories were bittersweet, a mix of happiness and the knowledge that things were about to change forever.

You scanned the room, searching for him, and finally, your eyes landed on him. There he was—your best friend of 12 years, the love of your life too. A small, fond smile spread across your lips as you watched him interact with his family and friends. His presence was like an anchor in the whirlwind of the day. You couldn't help but notice that his bandmates had come too, all four to celebrate his graduation. You barely recognized a few of them, but you remembered how Jimin had shown you their photos once, back when you were still trying to wrap your head around the idea of Jungkook's new world.