𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 {𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗸}

18. Where Love Meets Pain

A Small Note Before We Start This Chapter...

Hello, my sweet readers! 🤍

Long time, I know... I know. 🥹 It's been four months since the last update, and I'm truly sorry.

I know I always seem to start these notes with an apology, and I really don't want that to become a habit.

There were times when I felt demotivated because of the lack of votes and comments. But after my last update, I made a promise to myself that, no matter what, I would keep writing and do my best to update this story more consistently, because I genuinely love it.

Unfortunately, work became incredibly exhausting. It drained my energy, affected me mentally, and I just wasn't in the right place for a while. I needed some time to get myself back together.

Believe me, this chapter has actually been written for quite a while! The editing, proofreading, and finding the right pictures ended up taking much longer than I expected.
I worked on it whenever I could find a little free time, and I'm so happy that it's finally ready for you.

I know some of you may have gotten tired of waiting or even lost interest because of my irregular updates, and I completely understand that.

But if you're still here, still reading, and still supporting this story despite the long gaps between updates, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Your patience, love, and support mean more to me than you know, and they're one of the biggest reasons I keep coming back to this story.

If you enjoy this chapter, please consider leaving a vote and a small comment. Even a few words can make my entire day and motivate me to keep writing. And yes... this time, I'll truly do my best to return with the next chapter much sooner. 🤍

I love you all so much. 💜

Thank you for staying with me and for supporting Heartstrings every step of the way.

Now, enough of me talking...

⚠️ Angst ahead.
Prepare your hearts. 🥹💔

I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Happy reading! 💜✨

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Let's step into the exciting journey of Kim Taehyung and Jeon Jungkook as their story continues to unfold. 😇

Welcome to the next captivating chapter of their extraordinary tale. 💞

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Jungkook sat alone on a park bench near their apartment, his fingers loosely clasped in his lap, his gaze fixed on nothing in particular.

The cool evening breeze brushed past him, carrying distant laughter and the cheerful voices of children playing somewhere nearby.

A tear slipped down his cheek before he could stop it.

He quickly wiped it away and lowered his head.

He hadn't planned on coming here.

A while ago, he had woken from another restless sleep, his breathing uneven and his heart pounding against his ribs. Once again, the past had found him. Memories he had tried so hard to bury resurfaced without mercy, intertwining with the conversation he and Taehyung had shared the night before.

When he finally sat up, the apartment had felt suffocating.

Too quiet.

Too empty.