Doctor? Doctor. •ᵗ ᵃ ᵉ ᵏ ᵒ ᵒ ᵏ•

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"J-Jungkook?! Is it really you?!" Taehyung said as tears leaked out of his eyes in an instant.

Taehyung put a hand on his face, hiding his tears. 5 years. 5 years since he has seen his Jungkook. Why isn't Jungkook saying anything?

He turned around as he faced the wall. He could not stop his tears and he cried quietly.

A hand touched his shoulder,"Taehyung-"

"Don't touch me!" No no no. This was not what he was supposed to say! He should have said something nice like

How have you been?

Or-or

I still like you...more than a friend..

Why am I yelling like that?

Thinking that, he started to cry louder. Jungkook paid no heed to Taehyung's yell, and he moved close, back hugging him. They stood there like that for a minute, until Taehyung turned around. And hugged him back. Tightly. Afraid he might lose him again.

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"Why did you leave? Was it because of my parents? I am so sorry for that.."

Jungkook smiled instead,"I actually thanked them."

"W-what?"

" so let me tell you what happened. When they came that day, they yelled at me, insulted me and called me names. They even threatened to beat me. They scolded my parents too. They asked me to leave. Of course, at first, I was very angry. When they left, I asked mom and dad if we can move to Seoul. For some reason, they agreed easily. I worked hard, and I wanted to show your parents that I am not a failure. That I am much more than that. Then I met this man. My teacher. My guru practically! He taught me that maybe God doesn't want me to be a doctor. Just maybe. I failed twice. Maybe medical isn't something I should opt. At first, I was mad, and I didn't believe him at all. I remained stubborn, but then, I slowly understood. I understood how he might be right. He asked me if there was something else I was good at, or something else I enjoyed. I told him that I liked physics, maths, and sciences too! So he, suggested that I become a physics professor as well as a scientist. He offered to be my tutor. I realised soon that he was quite right. Maybe being a doctor was just what I wanted. Maybe this profession didn't suit me. Maybe God had other plans. It was hard at first, of course. But I managed. And now, look, I am a happy and a successful man!"

"Wow. WOW. That is-that is great!...you met my parents?"

"Yes. A year ago. They explained that this was a psychological trick to get someone to do something. It does not work on everybody. Some get even more depressed, but it was worth a risk. They wanted me to be happy, and I am really really thankful for that!"

"But I didn't get one thing. Why did you want to impress my parents?"

"So that I have a chance."

"What do you mean?'

"So that I have a chance with you."

"..what??"

"Kim Taehyung, these past 5 years, I've missed you a lot. I arranged this meeting so that I could meet you. I planned it all."

"..."

"This might be a bit late, or a bit early, but, Kin Taehyung, I have something I should confess. Ever since we were friends, you have stayed here," Jungkook put a hand on his heart," And I have liked you- and I still do! So, will you..." Jungkook said as a he took out a small box from his pocket. He quietly took out a ring and looked at Taehyung intensely, whose ears had turned red.

Jungkook held his hand, lightly, so that Taehyung could pull away if it was a no. He didn't. Jungkook smiled and brought Taehyung's hand up to his lips and kissed it. He carefully put the ring on Taehyung's finger. The perfect size. Taehyung wonders if his parents had had something to do with it. But he was still mad. He hit Jungkook hard on his head,"That is what you get for torturing me like that! Don't ever leave me again! I would have been mad but- but you just p-proposed. So I can't stay mad. But promise me one thing. Don't ever leave me like that..please."

"Never in my life," Jungkook responded quickly.

"Well, then.." He smiled up at Jungkook, and moved even closer- if that was possible. He stood up on his tip toes, and kissed Jungkook.

"I love you."

"I love you too."
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