HEARTLESS {VKook}

Part ✨ 36✨

Double Updated! It's coming to an end! 😞

The living room of Jeon Mansion was quiet, the only sound being the soft rustle of the curtains swaying in the breeze. Everyone had gathered there, an unspoken understanding hanging in the air that tonight would be different. The usual playful banter was absent, replaced by a heavy silence that spoke volumes.

Jimin sat on the couch, his fingers tapping nervously against the armrest. Jungkook sat beside him, his gaze steady but his posture tense.

Hoseok, Yoongi, Namjoon, and Jin sat in the armchairs around them, while Taehyung stood nearby, his arms crossed, his face unreadable.

Jimin cleared his throat, his voice low but clear. "There's something we've never talked about,' he began, his eyes flicking to Jungkook, who nodded in encouragement. "Something from our childhood."

Jungkook's hand subtly brushed against Jimin's, a silent gesture of support. "We never told anyone, not even you guys," he said, his voice steady but tinged with a quiet sadness. "But it's time you all knew."

Hoseok leaned forward, his usual bright demeanor replaced with a look of concern. "What's going on, guys? You're scaring us.''

Yoongi studied them both carefully. "If you're ready to talk, we're here to listen if not, don't force yourself, Jimin."

Jin placed a reassuring hand on Namjoon's shoulder, who was silently observing, his expression unreadable. Taehyung, however, was still standing, his arms crossed tightly, as though bracing himself for something he wasn't sure he wanted to hear.

Jimin let out a long breath, gathering his thoughts before speaking again. "It started when we were kids, before everything changed. Before we became who we are now. Jungkook and I... we're best friends. more like... brothers."

Jungkook nodded, his eyes distant as he spoke, his voice barely above a whisper. "We grew up together."

Jimin's eyes met Taehyung's, the weight of his gaze heavy with unspoken words. "We were both lost, in different ways. Jungkook's family... it wasn't the same as mine. And the things we saw, the things we went through... they left scars. Scars that we couldn't talk about, not even to each other."

Jungkook's hand clenched into a fist, his knuckles white. "when we were so close, when I would do anything for him. But after my family's death, we drifted. I didn't know how to fix it. I didn't know how to heal."

Taehyung's expression shifted, his arms uncrossing as he took a step forward. "What happened?"

Jimin's voice faltered, but he pressed on. "Jungkook started his training to become the leader and that time my family had to shift abroad. We both were caught in a world that wasn't ours.Jungkook... he was always there, always protecting me. But there were times when I couldn't protect him. Times when I was the one who needed saving."

Jungkook's jaw tightened, but he didn't interrupt. Instead, he turned to Yoongi, who had been watching them intently, his usual stoic expression replaced with something softer. "I wasn't strong enough to save him, hyung. I wasn't strong enough to protect him from the people hurting him when I wasn't around."

Yoongi's eyes softened, and he let out a quiet sigh. "You did the best you could, Kookie. We all have our limits."

Jin leaned forward, his voice gentle. "What exactly happened?"

Jimin's eyes clouded with pain, and he looked away for a moment, gathering his thoughts. "When we were kids, we had a group of people we trusted. People we thought would always be there for us. But trust can be fragile. And sometimes, the people you trust the most... they turn on you. They knew i could be Jungkook's weakness so they started to hurt me. But my father thought it was some bullying so without telling anything he decided to take me away and I lost touch with, Jungkook."