Broken Vows (Taekook)

Is it a new beginning?

After few shots, Taehyung feels the rushing thoughts disappear, alcohol working like magic through his body.
his gaze is fixed on the raven hair boy while he is serving the customers with his signature smile plastered on his face. he remembers the times that he enjoyed taking photos of people, smile never leaving his face when they praised him for his great job. "how stupid I was" he says to himself as he drinks another shot.

"you know what, if you speak with someone you will feel better than drinking your problems away"

Jungkook says with a calm voice now standing infront of the tipsy boy, pouring him another shot.

"I don't know...I've never done that before..." Taehyung responses weakly.

"don't worry I won't judge" he hands Taehyung the shot
"I'm used to it, many people come here and get drunk then they tell me all their problems, feeling better to talk their heart out to a stranger"

"maybe you're right..." Taehyung says hesitantly. he never tells others about his problems afraid of bothering them and worse than that losing them, not even Jimin. eventhough the blond boy was always there when his husband needed a shoulder to cry on.

"is it about that Jimin guy?"

"h-how do you know?"

"it's not that hard to guess when he is the only one in your contacts, plus I recall you calling for him when you were drunk"

'how pathetic, eventhough he's the one that hurts me I still keep on calling for him..' Taehyung thinks, drinking his shot.

"yeah...Jimin is the only one in my life...the one that made my life like a heaven and now is the cause of the hell I'm living in..."

the alcohol running in his blood makes him feel less self conscious, so for once in his life he opens his heart to someone. he isn't sure if he will regret it later or not, but for now he knows he needs this the most.
Jungkook looks into the tear filled eyes of the broken boy as he tells him his sad life story. by the end of their conversation Taehyung was a crying mess and Jungkook feels a tear roll down his cheek. 'how can he keep these things to himsemf all this time, poor boy..'

"Taehyung he clearly is hurting you...I don't wanna interfer in your life, but he doesn't deserve to have you by his side..."

"I know...I know...but it's hard for me to accept it, we loved eachother so much, he even chose me over his parents! w-why all of sudden everything has to change like this..." Taehyung can't stop the tears that roll down his face, he hates the fact that he is looking so weak and broken infront of the brunette. he looks up when he feels a hand on his shoulder

"it's alright, I'm sure you'll figure this out, and you can count on me too" Jungkook says with a reassuring smile.
"thank you for hearing me out, it means alot to me"

he pays the bill and stands up slowly feeling a bit tipsy, as he is about to leave the place Jungkook's voice stops him

"wait! my shift ends in 10 minutes I'll accompany you. you are not sober enough and it's past midnight now, it can be dangerous"

Taehyung nods, feeling deeply thankful to the brunette boy.

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the cool midnight breeze dances against their hair and skin. Jungkook notices Taehyung stumbling a bit so he wraps an arm around the boy's slim waist, letting the boy lay some of his weight on him as they walk down the streets

"it's alright to lean on someone who cares for you Taehyungah"

hearing those words makes Taehyung's heart beats faster. it's been so long since the last time he had this feeling and it was during his wedding when he said 'I do' which he now wishes he has never said.

"w-why do you care for me?" Taehyung asks leaning his head on the boy's shoulder, he has never felt this comfortable around anyone other than Jimin. the brunette's voice soothes his mind and soul

"I don't know and I don't think there should be a reason for anything we feel...it just feels right to have you by my side so I'm not gonna stop myself" he tightens his hold around the boy's waist.

Taehyung didn't complain though, it feels like he needed something like this all this time, someone who cares for him unconditionally.

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They reach Taehyung's house, which Taehyung doesn't really want to call 'home' anymore. he doesn't have any other choices but to get back to his cheater husband everytime. it's not like that he's got a friend or family to lay on in this situation.

Taehyung unwillingly detaches himself from the boy's warm body, looking at him with his swollen eyes and tears dried face. despite being a mess Taehyung looks so beautiful in the moonlight, causing Jungkook's heart to escape a beat.

"Thank you for everything Jungkookah...I don't know how to pay you back, you're just so kind to me without any reason"

"Just bake more cookies for me that would be more than enough!" Jungkook chuckles.

"damn! stupid me forgot the cookies in the club! I'm sure they have finished it by now" Jungkook pouts.

Taehyung giggles fondly seeing the boy pouting cutely

"don't worry I'll bake cookies for you again and I will bake some cherry cheese cake this time too!" Taehyung says his plump lips forming a box smile.

Jungkook ruffles the boy's fluffy hair

"go inside, it's getting cold I don't want you to get sick"

Taehyung nods smiling "be safe on your way back home Jungkookie!" he says heading towards his so called 'home'.

Jungkook smiles hearing the nickname and waves to the boy, deciding to wait until he enters the house safely.
Taehyung is about to unlock the door when he notices a pair of red highheels by the door. he frozes at the stop knowing oh so well who the shoes belong to.

"Taehyung what's wrong?" Jungkook says noticing the boy's hesitancy to enter the house. but he's taken aback by the sight of the red shoes.

'how much of an asshole can he be' he thinks

"I-I don't w-wanna go in...it's t-too much to..."but before he can complete his sentence his breath hitches, tears running down his face. Jungkook rushes towards him pulling him in a tight embemrace, rubbing the shivering boy's back

"it's alright, I'm here for you now"