Lust and Candies

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Chaeyoung's POV

"Give him time, you very well know how vulnerable Jungkook is when it comes to these situations," Taehyung mumbled and my eyes study the dejected form of Jungkook as he and Yoongi oppa talks outside the bus.

A long sigh escaped my lips.

The moment those words came out of my mouth, Jungkook turned his back and hop out of the bus resulting in me calling out for his name in attempts of stopping him.

Thank God Yoongi oppa was fast enough to catch on the situation and run for Jungkook before he went too far.

To add it up,  I felt a little bad because I just realized that the boys are having a serious conversation, Jin oppa's red and swollen eyes gave it away. Even Hobi and Namjoon oppa looked shaken up a tad bit. Jimin was quiet the whole time and only Taehyung had the energy to talk to me.

After telling him what happened,  his expression changed and I understood why.

Everyone on this bus knows how Jungkook stopped talking to Jisoo unnie for years after the other decided to study abroad. And though Jungkook had moved on, we all know he still has issues with scenarios like this.

He is afraid,  afraid to be left behind, afraid that those people he cherishes will soon walk away from him. And I understand.

But this is something I need to do, not just for myself but for my family.

Hannah, my cousin, never once called me or sent me a message to convince me to come home. She's older and she had this idea in mind that every person needs ample time for themselves to heal. That's how she always had been.

So once her name flashes on the screen of my phone, I knew something wasn't right. And there is indeed.

She told me my mother was sent to the hospital. It wasn't anything serious. She said that the doctor says that it's due to fatigue and stress but it worries me.

I knew half of my mom's stress was mainly because of my situation. That's why I made my decision. I'm going home.

Being away for three months gave me a lot of time to gather my thoughts,  and I think it's high time I face my troubles alone, even though the consequence is to leave someone I cherish the most, Jungkook.

My heart dropped at the thought of him. The way Jungkook's lip shivered and his eyes moist made it harder for me.

His face lost all of its colors and my desire to pull him for a hug grew all even more. But he started running...

He turned his back and ran away from me.

From where I was standing, I can see him staring at the ground as Yoongi oppa talks to him. And even though he's quite far from me,  I knew he was shaking, and it breaks my heart knowing I was the reason for his heartache at this point.

The sound of someone sighing broke me off my trance and I realized that Taehyung was staring at me.

"A lot had happened this day," he mumbled and my eyes dropped on the floor. "Why don't you go to the room? I'm sure Jungkook will soon look for you once he's calm down," he added and as much I want to stay and wait for him outside, I know Taehyung has a point.

Bidding him goodbye, I slowly went back to the room to pack my belongings.

My heart felt so heavy. It wasn't an easy decision and the first thing that came through my mind was Jungkook. Leaving him will not only break his heart but mine too.