Falling Back Together

*4*

Hoseok is worried sick. He has been calling Jungkook for half an hour. It was normal for Jungkook to stay at office during busy days. But today being the last day before Christmas break, Jungkook had no work this late. There was no workload. When Jungkook started at their father's company it was normal for him to overwork and soon he accepted the post as CEO. It is normal for anyone to want to prove themselves but even after few months Jungkook kept sleeping at office. He even moved out of their House and into a small apartment. Aftet their parent's left for Paris he just wanted to visit Jungkook. He texted him about his whereabouts when he reached his apartment at 10 PM. Jungkook immediately texted back that he was at his apartment so Hoseok knocked on the door but even after few more times there was no reply. He knew Jungkook kept a spare key under the door mat, he went in only to find the apartment empty. He has been waiting for Jungkook ever since. But it is almost 3 AM and the younger is not picking calls either.

He decides to check at the office. He is a therapist. He had seen signs of depression in Jungkook ever since he came back. The way he spoke only when talked to, ate only when asked to or seldom smiled or smiled too much... he can tell there must be something. But he did not voice it. He gave younger the space he needed. He would not have been this worried if Jungkook had not lied. He drives as fast as he can to Jungkook's office. The watchman recognises him and lets him in. He has been here many times before and knows the way around very well. He heads to Jungkook's cabin, rest of the  building being empty. He knock on the door of Jungkook's cabin but there is no response. Hell! Even the curtains are closed. Maybe he went out with someone, Hoseok thinks. He turns to leave but decides against it as he dials Jungkook's mobile and still there is no reply. He looks back at the cabin, something in him tells him he should just make sure. He tries to open the door, which is not locked and opens easily. But the sight ahead of him leaves him stunned. There is blood everywhere on the table besides Jungkook's unconscious torso. He hurries to Jungkook's side and checks his pulse and breath. They are normal. He grabs the water placed on the table and sprays some from it on Jungkook's face, the younger does not respond so he sprays some more and Jungkook steers a bit. He pats on Jungkook's cheek until he is conscious enough and runs to get first aid kit from the bathroom.

Jungkook's vision is still hazy and he has a bad headache. He tries to remember what happened, his memories are blurry too. He remembers Yoongi's call... the memories... the blood... he holds his head and groans loudly as he remembers what happened. How did Hobi hyung got here? He is brought out of his trance when he feels Hoseok taking his hand and dabbing some spirit on it to clean the wounds. He winced at the stinging feeling from the wounds.

"Hyung..." he says in small voice.

"Save it Kook" Hoseok replies pointedly without looking away from the wounds. He sounds angry. Jungkook has never been told off this way by his hyung, he can feel tears pooling in his eyes. Hoseok has bandaged Jungkook's hand and is cleaning the desk. Jungkook looks at the mess he created, blood soaked paperwork he spent hours analysing, he had some corrections to do and improvements he needed to add. There right near his right hand is the thing he used to cut himself. He must have disappointed his hyung. He always mess everything up! What explanation was he gonna give? He does not notice that he is crying until Hoseok dabs on his cheeks, wiping his tears but only more followed. He looks up at his hyung whose expression are softer than before. Jungkook feels like crying and he does, he cries hard as Hoseok pulls him into a hug and whisper sweet nothings in his ears. He cries out all that he has been holding in for days. He is exhausted, he can feel it but if not this way he will  never be able to pull himself out of depressive thoughts and memories. He could not take professional help, no one can know about what happened and it is killing him to deal with everything. But the thought of how hard it was to keep the secret and what he had to explain to his hyung now makes him want to cry more. He looks up at his hyung.

"Its alright Kookie" Hoseok says as he rubs circles on younger's back, "Just don't scare me like this again". Jungkook sobs silently letting it all out. He stops after a while and pulls away from the hug.

"I'm sorry hyung" Jungkook says his eyes glued to ground, "Thank you for everything. Can you please not tell this anyone?" asking like this makes him feel small and pathetic.

Hoseok sighs. He is a therapist, a well known for god's sake yet he did not notice his brother's suffering. He rubs his temple as Jungkook keep looking at ground as if it is a masterpiece of his favourite artist. "Kook I will not. But please tell me what is wrong? I can help, you know that. I will not judge you no matter what. But please talk to me brother... " he stops his voice getting emotional. To him Jungkook was always this ball of energy and his happiness. "I don't want you to suffer alone Kookie, please" he says in a pleading tone. Heck, he can even beg on his knees for his younger brother.

Jungkook does not look away from the ground. His thoughts running wild. He can't tell that to anyone.

"Is this because of the ring in you neck chain?" Hoseok's question takes him off guard. "I know about it Kook. I saw your divorce papers. I am sorry I did not mean to see it... I just saw your name on it" Jungkook's heart drops in his stomach. "If it makes you feel better I did not see the name of your wife" Hoseok says his hand in air. Jungkook scoffs, WIFE what an irony.

"Its him" Jungkook says. He certainly has this urge to let it all out. He looks at Hoseok who does not seem affected at the fact that he just found out that his brother is gay.

"So where did it go wrong?" Hoseok asks leaning back in his seat.

"Its a long story hyung" Jungkook says.

"And we have all the time in the world" Hoseok offers him a little smile. Jungkook's stomach growls from hunger. "And maybe we should tend to the angry guy there first" Hoseok says looking amusingly at Jungkook's stomach. This breaks a small smile on Jungkook's face. They decide to head home and take some food on their way back. Hoseok takes plate and water while Jungkook open bear cans. They settle themselves on couch before Hoseok turns at Jungkook. "Now tell me, I have all the time in world for my baby bro" there is bit of protective tone in Hoseok's voice which warms Jungkook's heart.

"It all started when I left for seoul. You remember I left suddenly to study in Seoul... never knew the reason because of which I was send far from my family will also be the reason I will have to come back" Jungkook sighs.

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Thank you all the readers this far. You guys are best. You keep me motivated to write further. This chapter was really hard to write down for me. I hope I did well.
Chapters from further on will be about flashbacks from Jungkook's point of view.
I purple you all💜💜
Theories if you have any... I m excited!
Next chapter will be up soon.
Sorry for short chapter.