Black and White

Chapter 6

A/n I changed the previous chapter, just in case you missed that!

*One Month Later*

Taehyung sat by himself in the living room. Jimin and Jin had just left after wishing him a happy birthday and cutting the cake. But Jungkook hadn't called or even texted him.

His phone rang and he shifted nervously hoping it was Jungkook. But for his disappointment, it was Bogum.

"Hey tae, can you come down for a sec?"

Taehyung answered with a quick yes and went downstairs. It was late in the evening and only a few hours left for his birthday.

"Happy Birthday Taeee" Bogum engulfed him in a hug and Tae smiled vaguely.

"What's wrong" Bogum asked not letting go.

"I just feel alone.. don't know why"

"Come on I'll cheer you up" Bogum tickled him and Tae laughed.

"Hah" Tae stepped back.

"Let's go in?" Bogum asked and Tae nodded.

Bogum snaked his arms around Tae's waist as they walked upstairs.

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Bogum distracted Tae for an hour before Tae asked him to leave. It was almost 8pm the time significant to Jungkook and him, he was hoping Jungkook would show up then.

Bogum stepped outside and turned back. "Hey I don't like seeing you like this" Tae nodded. Bogum had said that a million times in the past hour.

But this time, it was different. They could hear footsteps but all Tae could register was Bogum staring into his soul. Tae felt uneasy under the stare and looked down as Bogum stepped dangerously close.

"If you'd let me, I'd make you so much more happier" Bogum whispered into Tae's ears leaving him speechless.

He pushed a little of Tae's hair away from his face and smiled. Tae opened his mouth to say something but couldn't. In the tip of his eye he could see someone standing and he turned to see him. Jungkook.

Taehyung took two steps away from Bogum without removing his eyes from Jungkook. Jungkook looked different though Tae couldn't pinpoint what it was.

Upon being acknowledged, Jungkook nodded to himself and jogged up the remaining stairs going straight into their apartment without sparing another glance at either of them.

Bogum was frowning and Tae looked so lost.

"Yeah okay bye" Tae said hastily and shut the door on Bogum's face.

Tae saw Jungkook had closed his door so he waited outside. As he got impatient, he knocked but no answer so he opened the door.

Jungkook was putting his clothes in a duffel bag. Taehyung was shocked.

"Are you leaving?" Taehyung panicked and went to Jungkook.

Jungkook stopped and looked at him.

"Yoongi hyung wants me to live with him for some time. It shouldn't be a problem" Jungkook continued packing.

"What do you mean? What about me?" Taehyung yelled.

Jungkook didn't answer but he slowed down.

"I'm sorry" Taehyung whispered after a minute and Jungkook didn't answer.

"Should I beg now" Taehyung whined and Jungkook still didn't answer.

"What has gotten into you" Taehyung asked after a few seconds.

"Nothing. Just some sense" Jungkook muttered.

Taehyung couldn't think of anything so he grabbed the gray hoodie from Jungkook's bag. "That's my favorite"

Jungkook didn't protest and let Tae keep it. Taehyung looked for awhile and realised it was really happening. Jungkook was leaving him alone in their apartment.

"Jungkook... Are you really leaving forever? I'm sorry..."

"Tae.." Jungkook began.

"No let's go back to how we were" Taehyung started pulling Jungkook's arm.

"As much as I would like that, it's not going to happen and you know that. I'm late but I've finally come to realise that we aren't working..."

"What do you mean" Tae got angry.

"This is exactly what I mean.." Jungkook pointed at Taehyung's expression which turned into a guilty one. "I thought by listening to you I'll get you back but I've lost you in the process. There's no respect, value and no love.." Jungkook looked sad.

"Did Yoongi hyung tell you that?"

"He made me realise"

Taehyung just nodded.

Tae didn't talk for the next 5 minutes. He couldn't think of a way to get Jungkook to stay so he went and made coffee hoping for a few minutes more.

Jungkook came out with his duffel bag. He came to say goodbye to Taehyung but tae handed him a cup of coffee. Jungkook took it. 'Thanks"

Taehyung just fiddled with his cup.

"You can ask Jimin to come here live with you" Jungkook suggested and Tae nodded.

After Jungkook was done, he got up and waved a small bye. Tae followed him to the door and saw Jungkook leave.

Just when Tae was sure Jungkook had left, "Tae" Jungkook called out.

"Yes" Tae answered too loud.

"Happy Birthday" Jungkook smiled but it wasn't his signature bunny smile.

"Oh yeah thanks"

And then he was gone.

Tae didn't know how to feel and just sat on the couch. He sipped on his coffee and realised it was so bitter, there was no sugar.

When it flashed that Jungkook still drank it, tears escaped Tae's eyes.