Forever Young [Jikook]

Chapter 10: The Lost Bridge

When Jungkook was born a human.

Yes, a human.

170 years ago Jungkook was a human child.

It was 1830.

He was 17.

Jungkook hated his life, his parents were complete assholes, they didn't care about him, they never cared if he was okay or if he was fed or got any love.

Jungkook was done.

His family had been destroyed due to his younger brother's death during a factory accident.

He felt helpless, and worthless.

His mom was a cheater.

His dad would work late hours and never come home.

Jungkook wanted to die.
He loved music.
His mind was always fascinated by the new instruments, art and technology being created.
He wished it was enough to make him want to stay.
He went to his favorite river.
Jungkook stood at the top of the bridge.

People called it the Lost Bridge, because of how many lives were lost there.

He let one hand of the railing go.

"Wait." he heard a small voice behind him say.

He immediately turned around.
He faced a small boy that couldn't be much older than five years old.
The boy was beautiful, clear skin and plump lips.
The one thing that was off were his eyes, they were blood red.

"Are you going to kill yourself?" the boy asked, tilting his head.

Jungkook laughed sadly.
"I was planning on it. " Jungkook said, curiously looking at the strange looking boy.

"I will grant your greatest wishes if you promise me something." the boy said.

Jungkook's mind was spinning.
'How on earth could a small boy like this give him anything he wanted?'

Jungkook just didn't care anymore, he couldn't care.

"Ok." he said with finality, stepping away from the bridge.

The boy smiled, bright white teeth sparkling.

"What do you want me to promise?' asked Jungkook after the boy stood staring at him.

The boy walked closer.

"Promise me, you will stay with me forever." he said.

"Forever?" Jungkook asked.

"Forever." the boy said.

Jungkook only nodded.

"What's your name?" Jungkook finally asked.

Before he could do anything the boy was on him.

He jumped up into Jungkook's arms holding himself in place by wrapping his legs around Jungkook's torso.

It was too fast for Jungkook to react.

Suddenly there was piercing pain in his neck, it was like his world was on fire, like the cells in his body were being rearranged... like he was dying.

With blood dripping out of his mouth the boy came closer and whispered in the smallest of voices.

"My name... it's Taemin."

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