Black and White

Chapter 21

He placed Tae on the sofa and sat next to him. Tae rested his head on Jungkook's shoulder.

"About the news... It's true"

"I know"

"You're not angry?"

"I was more sad than angry but I realised I have no right to be"

"Tae..." Jungkook held his hand, "Nothing happened between us. I was drunk and I was telling her about us. And the kiss just happened, no feelings. I parted as soon as it happened, I couldn't.."

"Why?" Tae asked softly.

"It reminded me of you. I wished it was you I was kissing not a random person in the club"

Tae squeezed his hand, "Hmm.. she was the one here last week?"

"Yeah someone was blackmailing her with those pictures... She wanted to release them herself with a different narrative. But this happened"

"What narrative?"

"That I kissed her and she pushed me away.."

"Why would you agree to that?" Tae yelled. "If people recognised you, you would be ruined"

"I know... But she said it was the only way to prevent her marriage from breaking. Also she would never reveal my identity"

"Too risky" Tae muttered.

"Yeah it didn't happen so..."

"I'm glad"

"I can't believe you're here" Jungkook spoke after a few seconds.

"Um yeah... I made a promise to myself that I would be there for you no matter what happens... I want to regain the trust so.. I really want to show you I've changed and I'm sorry"

"Tae" Jungkook hugged him. "Thank you"

Tae hugged him tighter and he was pulled into Jungkook's lap.

They stayed like that for a long time and Tae fell asleep in Jungkook's arms.

Jungkook's phone rang.

"Hyung"

It was Yoongi. "Where are you?? Are you by yourself?"

"I'm home and no I'm not alone... Tae is here"

"Shit" Yoongi was smiling. "I'm happy for you kid"

"Thanks hyung" Jungkook smiled and cut the call.

Jungkook carried Tae to his bed and they slept together on the same bed after months.

They had smiles on their face as they cuddled to sleep. They were going to be okay.

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They were forced to wake up with banging  on the door. "Open up"

It was a man.

Jungkook opened the door not sure what to expect and Tae stood behind him.

It was Kim Jaewon. Hye Ji's husband.

"Oh my god" Tae whispered.

"You bastard how could you" he punched Jungkook and Jungkook fell on the floor.

"Sir listen... I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to happen" Jungkook stood up.

Tae was panicking and the man pushed Jungkook on the floor again.

"Stop" Tae intervened and the man pushed Tae away. He fell.

"Sir" Jungkook held the man's collar. "Don't touch him or I'll call the police"

The man sat on the sofa and covered his face with his hands.

Jungkook helped Tae and gave the man a glass of water. "Sir it was a mistake.. there's nothing going on between us. I love someone else and she clearly loves you"

"Don't talk you" the man dismissed him.

"I'm sorry" The man spoke to Taehyung who just nodded.

"It doesn't matter.. I'm filing a divorce I don't know why I came here" The man stood up.

"Sir" Tae stopped him. "Don't make that mistake. She loves you and you love her. Don't let a drunken mistake like this tear your relationship apart. It may not be as damaged as you think it is"

"You're not angry at him?" The guy asked.

"I was sad.. But we spoke and he told me how they stopped right after. Talk to her, Sir. Give it a chance"

The man looked at Tae for a few seconds and spoke, " I'll try".

Tae smiled and nodded. Jaewon left.

"You might have saved their marriage, Tae"

"I hope so" Tae smiled.

"Look at you" Tae saw Jungkook's face clearly now. His nose was bleeding and lips bruised.

He went in and got the first aid kit.

"Your lips..." Tae put the cotton against it.

"You know what my lips need the most right now?"

"Ice?" Tae asked.

"Yours" and before the words registered in Tae's mind he was being kissed and oh how he'd missed it.

He gave in and wrapped his hands around Jungkook's neck as they continued kissing.