His Killer | KOOKV ✔

Sixteen

Location: Cheongdam-dong Columbarium, Seoul
Time: 8:24 am

Jimin went out of his car, eyes hooded and heavy under his wide rimmed sunglasses.

He heaved a deep sigh, trying to control the tears that threaten to trickle down his cheeks as he crossed the street.

The blonde saw a lot of people entering the columbarium of the Kim family, all wearing black suits and dresses, adding a gloomy feeling in the already dull atmosphere surrounding the place.

Jimin felt suffocated, his legs seemingly losing all energy as he takes few more steps inside. He caught sight of Jin, standing near the altar, face looking so stressed just like his.

He went nearer, tapping his shoulder a little to tear his attention from the jar placed in the middle of the altar.

"Hey." Jin murmured, forcing a smile towards Jimin who cleared his throat to prevent his voice from breaking.

"Hey." Jimin responded, looking down on the ground as tears finally fall down from his eyes. He adjusted his glasses as he wipes the tears that were able to escape his swollen eyes.

The blonde sniffed, looking at the urn placed in the middle of the altar, where flowers with purple and green petals surround it beautifully.

He mindlessly grips Jin's arm for support as waves of emotion surge through his whole being like a storm, knowing fully well whose ashes were inside that urn.

Jimin sobbed, unable to held his tears back. He had been crying and mourning for the past few days after receiving the result from the officer in charge of Taehyung's case.

But up until now, his heart could not bear the pain that pierces through his heart at the thought of his best friend, his soulmate, to be dead.

The blonde choked on his sobs as Jin turned to his way and hugged him so tight.

"Hush now. Taehyung won't be happy to see you like this, Chim." Jin whispered, voice cracking as he tries to hold his own tears back.

The blonde nodded his head vigorously, wiping his tears that flow nonstop. He settled his head on the older's chest, both of them now crying against each other's arms.

More people came by, showing their respect and support to the bereaved relatives.

Jin caught sight of officer Namjoon in black suit together with Hoseok and other officers who came to show their utmost support to them.

Officer Namjoon came to their side, bowing a little and muttering his deepest condolences to Jin.

"Our team wants to extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family, Mr. Kim. We're sorry for your loss."

Jin nodded his head, eyes glistening with tears and in the softest voice muttered, "Thank you, officer."

Jimin throws a glance in the officer's side, bowing his head a little to convey his gratitude.

Taehyung's death came by as a shock and a heartbreak. Deep in their hearts, they have prayed for his safety, regardless of how impossible it might seem.

They thought the police could save him, bring him back alive in their arms where he's rightful to be. But they were wrong.

Even though the police did their best in tracking down the killer, they weren't able to prevent the inevitable from happening.

Taehyung died, and all they could do is to accept that fact, treasure the memories they have with him, and avenge his death by finding the killer at all cost.