SKYLIGHT [Completed] ✅

Chapter 11

Jungkook's POV

Anyone ever heard of a time capsule? You know, the one where you write stuff to your future self, place objects in there that have personal value to you; even some momentos from the era you were living in. Maybe a magazine or an invention of that time.

I always wondered what I would have put in my time capsule for my future self to look at and reminisce on. If you had asked me 10 years ago to make one for myself, I would have probably scoffed at you. I used to be a homeless tramp back then, with no hope for tomorrow, let alone a future.

But my Jin changed all that; the day I jumped through his skylight and found the most beautiful, perfect human being. His selfless act to take me in and mold me into a better person, has always weighed on me in everything that I've ever done after that day. I have always wanted to please him and make him proud of me. To show him, that although he took a chance on someone like me, that chance would never be something that he would have to regret.

I've been blessed with amazing success in my field of work. Since working at the modelling agency, I was able to meet and make good contacts in the entertainment industry. Many people appreciated my talent and I've been sought after ever since.

In the last 5 years, I've travelled the world, made good friends, seen exotic places and it's all thanks to my Jin. He isn't even aware of all he's done for me by his simple act of kindness. And because of this, he's endeared himself to me for posterity.

I've re-read this email so many times already but I find myself reading it once again just to confirm it's actually real. The National Geographic  Company wants to engage my services for a series of pictures on the daily life of the homeless. They want to market my work and have an exhibition for them. To say that I was stunned when I first read this, would be an understatement. I'm gobsmacked!

And this is the reason why I'm back in Seoul. I have a meeting with their liason in two days time, exactly a day after Jin's birthday. Namjoon has planned a huge soiree to celebrate the event. Jimin and I have been helping out with the decor as Jin wants to have the event take place at their home. Jimin will be leaving for Paris at the end of the week. He's a model and he has to attend Fashion Week as part of his contract. I don't really mind, as I'll be leaving soon too.

As usual, Jin has passed the decision making of everything onto me. I'm not surprised. This is what used to usually happen with us. I'm probably the only person who knows his taste in many things, that is until Namjoon walked in.

"Say Jungkook, did you order this pattern for the dinner service?" He says, holding up a brochure.

I stop my placement of the flowers and look up. "Yeah, yeah I did."

"Okay...But I know Jin doesn't like paisley anymore. Perhaps, you could call the coordinator and have her change it to the blue flower patterned design Jin favours."

I'm stunned. Jin has always liked paisley but I don't argue and call the coordinator with the change. It might seem like a small thing but to me it's momentous. I've always known what my Jin likes. Has he changed? Do I not know him anymore? Has Namjoon replaced me?

No! I'm just being silly. I know Namjoon is his husband and obviously he knows Jin's likes and dislikes, but I'm me, Jin would never replace me in his life. Or has he already and I'm being delusional. After all, what am I to him? Just a friend, someone who was once close to him? But now, he has Namjoon.

I watch as Jin walks down the staircase, Sangook in hand. He looks so beautiful. For a second I forget there are others in the room and my feet start to move in his direction of their own volition. Just then, Namjoon walks up to him and kisses my Jin with so much love. He scoops up Sangook and the little toddler giggles happily. Jin looks on them with love in his eyes and my eyes fill with tears that are left unshed. I know I've been left behind....