A Clear Path to Love

Chapter 60

Tzuyu's POV

   "Not now!" The knocking persists as I lay in bed thinking about Jungkook. Angrily, I throw myself out of bed and open my door. Jihyo greets me with a smile and a plate filled with food.
   "I made you breakfast and got you out of bed. I know that you feel sad that Jungkook is gone." I sniffle as my eyes start to water.
   "Um, thanks Jihyo." I take the plate as InSu starts crying. Jihyo looks over my shoulder with a concerned look.
   "Sorry it's his breakfast time." I set the plate on my bed and pick up InSu while Jihyo stands there.
   "It's been long enough that I'm starting to feed him baby food and not milk." I bounce InSu as I stare down in his crib.
   "Sorry, I just want someone to talk to about my baby. I would prefer my baby daddy." I snap myself out of my daze and laugh as I turn towards Jihyo. She looks confused but reassuring.
   "Hey, Tzuyu, I'm here for you if you just wanna talk or anything." I nod as I put InSu back in his crib. I turn towards her with watery eyes.
   "I know he's making a fool of himself by dancing with his injury. I'm so mad at him but worried at the same time. He's probably sucking it up like he usually does for ARMYs." I sit on my bed and pick up my plate of food. Jihyo sits next to me and rubs my back.
   "You have to remember he's also an idol and sometimes he acts like you with fans." I scoff as Jungkook pops into my mind. He's so cute no matter what he does.
   "You're right, thanks Jihyo. You're the best." I hug her as she gets up and leaves. I eat my food as thoughts of Jungkook roams my mind. The last time I was without him like this was when he was in the hospital.
   "How am I supposed to just accept this?" I pick up a picture frame that holds a perfect picture of us together.

Jungkook's POV

   "Dammit!" I whisper under my breath as my leg acts up. I take a deep breath as I hear ARMY cheering. I fix my face as I continue on with the dance. We finally finish the dance and I grab Namjoon's shoulder as my leg gives out.
   "Sorry Namjoon." I say after accidentally almost pulling him down. He gives me a concerned look as he turns off his mic completely.
   "Jungkook, how can you even perform in your condition? You need to rest!" I fix my posture and take my hand off Namjoon's shoulder. I look out towards all our fans and smile as Namjoon sighs.
   "No, Namjoon, what I need is to be here, with ARMY. Trust me, I do wanna be resting with Tzuyu but I need to show my loyalty." Namjoon gives me a sympathetic smile and nods.
   "All right, don't push yourself too hard." I chuckle as I hear Tzuyu in my head saying the same thing. The other members voices fill the stadium as they talk to ARMYs. I walk towards Taehyung when I suddenly trip over what seems like nothing. An intense pain streams through my leg as I lay on the ground. Namjoon by chance spots me and runs to check on me.
   "I'm seriously fine!" I try to pick myself up but I fall back onto my butt as he questions me.
   "Then stand up." I sigh as Taehyung comes into the questioning group.
   "Did you hurt your leg again?" I shake my head as Namjoon fills him in. I look to my side and wave at a few ARMYs with my fake smile on. I look back towards Namjoon and Taehyung as they look at me with slight disappointment.
   "We think you should take a break." Taehyung bends down closer to me and rubs his cheek.
   "I can't get up though." I put my arms up as Taehyung and Namjoon lift me off the ground. I balance myself as they pull themselves away from me.
   "I'm sorry, but I can't take a break. They still need me." I scratch my head trying to ignore the splintering pain in my leg. I shift my weight to my other leg before my instincts tell me to run backstage for a second. When the curtain covers me I fall to my chest relieving only half the pain.
   "Dammit." I sit up against something hard and cover my face with my hands.
   "Jungkook?" I hear Namjoon calling my name but I'm too embarrassed to show my face again. I need to be better for ARMY, they've given me everything.
   "Jungkook?" Namjoon appears in front of me as I uncover my face. I look away ashamed. He squats down in front of me as he bites the inside of his cheek.
   "I can't go out there Namjoon. I'm disappointing them." Tears form in my eyes as I stare at Namjoon. He inspects my leg and looks around for staff.
   "I don't need help." I stand up once again disregarding all the pain I'm currently feeling.
   "I'm going back on stage. I'm completely fine. This is my only chance to show them I'm good enough." I try my best to distract myself from the pain and worrying of my leg. I should've called Tzuyu, I miss her almost as much as my leg hurts.
   "Hey, he's back." Fans yell as I wave and enter the stage. Taehyung runs up to me and gives me a hug. He whispers in my ear after turning off his mic.
   "I don't understand why you came back on stage, it's obvious you aren't ready." The anger in his voice makes me feel bad. I look towards the crowd and my heart hurts.
   "Taehyung, I miss Tzuyu." I grab his wrist as he tries to walk away from me.
   "What does that have to do with this?" He turns himself back towards me as I drop his wrist.
   "I can't choose between Tzuyu and ARMYs. I love them as much as I love the other." Taehyung softens his face as he looks around. Music starts to play as Jimin starts to sing.
   "We will finish this later Jungkook." I nod as I turn on my mic and start my verse.