brokenly beautiful 𐤀ᵏᵛ

chapter thirty-seven

The crunch of leaves were heard as the sole of a certain raven's shoes made contact with the crisp, autumn leaves.

A bunch of fresh flowers were held tightly in his hands as he breezed through quickly down the pack's pathway.

"Jungkook!" A deep voice called out, making the said ravenette turn around to face the source of the voice.

He smiled softly as he watched Yoongi and Jimin catch up to him, Yoongi's arm wrapped tightly around the smaller's waist.

"It's been quite a while since we've seen you, Jungkook." Yoongi said, flashing the raven a gummy smile.

Jungkook chuckled. "Yeah, i've been quite busy with pack matters these days. Haven't been out of the pack house often."

Yoongi nodded, understanding what the younger was saying. "Have you gone through with the peace treaty with the vampires?"

"We're trying to get through with their leader. But for now, patrol is still tight." Jungkook replied.

Yoongi hummed, Jimin leaning onto his body.

"What about Eun-jung? How is she?" Jimin asked.

Jungkook sighed softly. "She's getting better. She somewhat opened up about why she did all she did. Sehun is helping a lot in doing so."

Jungkook shuffled on his feet, avoiding the duo's gaze.

He felt a hand grasp his shoulder, looking up to see Yoongi smiling softly at him.

"We're proud of you, Jungkook." Yoongi began. "You could've kicked her out of the pack when you could a few years ago, but you didn't."

Jungkook looked at his feet. "No matter what, she is still my sister. And i know how manipulative our parents are."

Yoongi smiles. "You really are one fine alpha. He'd be so proud of what you're doing now."

Jungkook smiled sadly, hold tightening around the bouquet of flowers as he watched Yoongi's gaze flitting towards it.

He saw how Yoongi's face softened as he took in the bouquet of fresh flowers, face tilting to look at Jungkook.

"Going to see him?"

Jungkook nodded, smiling softly.

"Okay then, we'll leave you to it. We're going to Jin and Namjoon's. Maybe you could stop by after." Jimin said.

Jungkook chuckled lightly, his smile not reaching his eyes. "No, thanks. I wouldn't want to ruin your double date."

Yoongi and Jimin's gaze softened.

"Okay then, Jungkook. But know that we'll be here if you need anyone to talk to." Jimin said, interlacing his fingers with Yoongi's.

Jungkook smiled gratefully. "Thanks."

With that, the couple let Jungkook go on with the path, leading to a secluded clearing filled with crunchy leaves and flowers.

The delicate smell of exquisite blossoms filled his senses, drowning him in an ocean of sweet scents.

His eyes fluttered to the grey tombstone at the centre of the grassy clearing, making his heart clench in sadness.

He made his way slowly towards it, seeing multiple types of flowers and blossoms decorating the blank slab of stone.

The raven smiled, though it didn't quite reach his eyes.

He sat down on the mossy floor, patting away dry, autumn leaves as he placed the beautiful bouquet of fresh blooms on his lover's grave.