chapter 29

Hoseok is now wide awake sitting in the hospital.

Taehyung went to pay the bills and Jimin is sitting with him playing games.

Hoseok frowned thinking something and called Jimin,

"Jiminie"

"Yeah hyung"

"I think Jungkook and Aecha like my clothes"

Jimin looked confused and slid his phone into his pocket.

"Why do you think that?"

"They always grab my collar and crush my neat clothes... "He said looking at Jimin.

"Hyung, did you hit your head yesterday? I doubt you lose some screws in your brain."

Then the younger proceeded to check his head by ruffling his hair.

Hoseok yanked his hand away.

"I'm completely fine, stupid"

"Ooooh my god... I feel so sad now"Jimin held his chest dramatically.

Hoseok shrugged off and searched for his phone. He didn't find it anywhere.

"Jimin, where is my phone?"

"How do I know?"

"Is Taehyung having my phone?"

"Actually I don't have your phone"Taehyung replied and sat on the bed.

"Then where is it?"Hoseok asked with wide eyes.

"You must lose it at that park"

"Oh no... Go find it for me please."Hoseok asked Taehyung.

"Before that, answer me why did you go there?"

Hoseok blinked at the other.

"It's..."

"It's Aecha right?"He glared at Hoseok who looked down.

Hoseok kept quiet. Jimin could feel the tension.

"Uh... I have an important call. I'll be back in a few minutes"

Jimin went out speaking to no one on his phone.

"Tell me, I know she did that."

Taehyung raised his voice.

"Yes"He answered in a tiny voice.

"What happened then?"

"Nothing."

"Oh, so you passed out in that heavy rain in the middle of the night by yourself out of boredom"

"No, it's not like that"

"Then tell me. It's serious Hoseok, I can't let go of this."

He practically yelled at him.

"Ok"

Taehyung listened to the other.

"I went to the pharmacy last night. Then I saw Aecha there, she said she wanted to talk to me.I avoided her and reached my studio. She followed me there too.I realized she won't leave me and we went to the park to talk."

"Hmm... Then?"

"Then the wind became cooler and soon it started to rain. Our conversation turned into an argument. Then I texted you. "

"You argued again"Taehyung sighed.

"No, she started"

"Then I couldn't bear the cold. I started to shiver and My mind went blank... Then I didn't remember anything"

"she blamed me for everything. She said I ruined her life. Honestly, I feel bad for her.She lost her favorite things because of me. I should've been distant from her..."

"Don't say that Hobi. It's not your fault. What can you do if her parents compared you with her?"

Hoseok hummed and teared up at what she said.

The younger held his hand.

"Taehyung"

"hmm"

"She called me a faggot... I thought she supported me before. I never thought she would say that. It's so hurtful."

He wiped the tears with his sweater paws.

He looked at Taehyung who looks so furious.

"That's it, I'm going now"

The younger stood up adjusting his shirt.

"Where?"

"To see Aecha"

"Why? It's not needed"Hoseok said in a low voice knowing the other would yell at him.

"YOU DUMBASS MIGHT FORGIVE HER, BUT I WON'T. I'M GONNA PUT THAT BITCH IN HER PLACE"

he yelled and walked away not forgetting to get scoldings from the nurse for shouting.

Hoseok just watched the door slammed shut and flinched at the noise.

Then Jimin slowly open the door and saw Hoseok staring at the wall.

"Hyung"

"Yeah"

"Let's go home"

"Sure, it's so boring here."He said with no enthusiasm.

"Why so sad hyung?"

"Taehyung called me a dumbass."He pouted slightly.

"My friend is right though."He mumbled to himself and dragged Hoseok out of the bed.

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Taehyung drove to Aecha's house.

He constantly pressed the doorbell. Then banged the door calling her,

"Aecha are you there?"

...

He got mad and kicked the door in annoyance. But the door opened and he was startled by it.

A surprised Jungkook opened the door.

"Hyung"Jungkook Suddenly felt a pang in his heart. He is seeing his old lover now.

"Is Aecha in here?"

"Yeah"

Then Taehyung pushed him and went inside.

"Wait"

Jungkook followed him. He came here to get a sign for their old house papers.

She was sitting in the living room and was startled by the loud voice.

Then she saw Taehyung.

She stood up in shock.

"What ar - "

Her words were interrupted by a tight slap on her left cheek. He slapped again.

She held her face as she couldn't feel that side. Her cheeks are now decorated by his fingerprint.

Taehyung held her neck and slammed her to the wall. She got terrified by the other's face.

"How can you?"

He growled in his deep voice. Then slowly lifted her by her neck.

Jungkook couldn't process anything in front of him.

Did Taehyung just slap her?

"Hyung Don't"

the youngest of all tried to stop Taehyung.

He left her and grabbed Jungkook. Aecha coughed and took deep breaths.

"YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP. "

He punched his right jaw harshly.

"Didn't you strangle Hoseok before? You spit venomous words at him. Don't act like an innocent. All cheap bastards"

Jungkook hissed when he tasted blood in his mouth. He controlled his tears while looking at him.

"What's with you Taehyung?"

Aecha questioned him furiously.

"Huh ... I came here to reward you after what you did yesterday."

"reward, yes. I deserve it cause I lost everything as you see"

She stared into his anger-filled eyes.

"You lost everything because of your obsession and psychic mind. It has nothing to do with Hoseok."

She is taken aback by Taehyung's words.

"I just talked to him yesterday and why are you ... "

She didn't know that Hoseok passed out after she left.

"YES, you just talked.

HE STAYED IN HEAVY RAIN AND GOT HYPOTHERMIA, YOU IDIOT

He is hospitalized and it's all because of you"

"What ... "Aecha's hands trembled when she thought about what she had just done yesterday.

"I didn't mean to do - "

"Yes you mean to kill him right"

" Comparing is awful but that doesn't mean you can blame all things on others.

He warned you not to ruin a relationship. Is he a bad one?

He could've let you do anything to be with his crush that day. But he stopped you from being the kind one he is.

You lied to Jungkook about him and ruined their friendship. Is it Hoseok's fault?

And someone just bashed Hoseok and me trusting you.

You broke many hearts and what will you deserve for those? A Lambo or a billionaire?

If you've chosen the right path, you would have been successful but you destroyed yourself with your mindset. "

He crossed his arms and looked at both of them.

Jungkook slowly took the papers and was ready to go out. If he stay there, he would break down at any time. His right cheek is swollen from the punch.

"Wait here, we wanna talk"

He looked at Jungkook.

He put the papers down and sat on the couch. The awkward tension is real. Then he took a first aid box to treat the wound.

"I wanted to talk to him and lose my temper.I'm sorry Taehyung."

"You think your apology would fix everything you did"

"No"

"Then no need of your stupid apologies. To me, sorry from traitor is the most useless word in this world."

Her cheeks were burning due to the harsh slap.

" I agree I said hurtful things to Hoseok but didn't mean to do that, please believe me"

"Why should I believe you?

You ruined my first love, you played tricks to get that stupid over there (he pointed at Jungkook), you played with my feelings, and you hurt my Hoseok for your fault.

I'm not dumb to trust you and I'm not him to believe everything you say blindly."

He looked at Jungkook who zoned out in sorrow.

Now her cheeks burnt more when tears slipped from her eyes.

"I'll never bother you again. I promise. That's why I'm moving to another country."

She replied in between the tears.

"Your promise is the same as watering plants in rain, USELESS."

Tears streamed down her face. She couldn't hear those words from him.

"I'm gonna file a restraining order against you. I can trust the law sometimes. No one knows when you lose your temper and do stupid stuff.

I'm not gonna let this happen again. You can attend the hearing before you leave. It's your wish."

Aecha is stunned to speak. This looks too much for her.

"Am I a murderer or what? I said I won't disturb you guys"

"You're not but you know I have trust issues with strangers. I came here to tell this."

"Okay, you can file whatever you want. I'm not gonna respond as I'm moving out anyways."

He nodded and looked for Jungkook.

Jungkook wiped his tears when he felt the gaze of Taehyung.

"Come outside, let's talk"

Jungkook followed him silently.

Not gonna lie, he is quite happy when he saw Taehyung.

Taehyung takes a good look at the popular golden singer.

He looked nice except for the swollen cheeks.

"I'm sorry for this"Taehyung pointed at the cheeks

"I - it's okay hyung

I'm extremely sorry for behaving to Hoseok like that. Please I regret saying those words"

His voice cracked while speaking.

"It's fine, he forgave you already. He is such an easygoing guy."

"I know hyung"

"do you still have feelings for me?"

Jungkook looked up and made eye contact with the other. His glossy eyes expressed more things than his words. That longing stare was enough for Taehyung to understand him.

"No hyung, I've moved on"

"But your eyes tell otherwise"He smiled slightly at Jungkook.

"Please hyung, don't remind that"

He placed both his hands on his face crying loudly.

Taehyung hugged him gently and patted his back.

"It's okay, don't cry"

Jungkook clutched onto his shirt crying in his embrace.

"It hurts hyung..."

"I'm sorry"

"I ruined our lives"

He buried his face in the other's shoulder.

Taehyung patted his back calming him down.

Jungkook wanted this moment to freeze and be in his arms forever, the arms that could save him from everything.

He closed his eyes relaxing by his mild fragrance. He melted by those comforting touches of Taehyung.

This simple hug is enough to comfort him from anything.He felt happy when Taehyung is not that mad at him.

Now Jungkook stopped crying.

Taehyung pulled away and looked at the other male.

"Are you okay now?"

Jungkook nodded and wiped his face.

"Sorry, I couldn't control"

"Fine Jungkook"

"Are you not mad at me?"

"Yeah, that's why I punched you before"

Jungkook's lips made a thin line that looked like a smile.

"Jungkook, I should tell you this.

The Taehyung who loved Jungkook is not anymore. He disappeared when you left me 5 years ago.This Taehyung only loves Hoseok and is lost in him. You can't find the old teen Taehyung anymore.

I respect you as a talented artist.  sing for your fans. I can be your fan though I can't be your life partner.

Remember I'll cheer you up when you sing at the concert.Close your eyes to hear my faint voice cheering for you.

I hope you'll understand. I wish you a happy life and get a good partner. You deserve it as you realize your mistakes."

Jungkook nodded in agreement. Fresh tears flowed to his chin.

"Hyung"

"Yeah"

"Can I hug you for one last time? Please..."

Taehyung smiled with glossy eyes.

"Sure"

He opened his arms for the other.

Jungkook wasted no time and hugged Taehyung tightly.

The younger placed his arms around his back and buried his face in his shoulder.

Taehyung ruffled his hair and closed his eyes releasing some tears.

This time, Jungkook felt his warmth and tenderness in his embrace. He closed his eyes inhaling his scent and reminiscing his lovey-dovey days with Taehyung.This is the last time to hug his lost Taehyung. He savored each second in that hug.

Exactly after a minute, Jungkook pulled away smiling through the pain.

"Is it enough?"

"Yeah hyung. I'll cherish this moment forever."

Taehyung patted his shoulder gulping the sorrow in his throat.

"Hyung, will you forgive me?"

Taehyung shook his head no.

"You know, I'm not that kind. My mind just can't forgive you.

I never trust my parents as I know they are toxic and abusive.

I relied on you and trusted you like anything. But you broke my trust and made me heartbroken for the first time. I'm not mature enough to forgive you Jungkook. I would never."

Jungkook nodded and apologized to him.

"Thank you for giving me the best hug of my life. I'll never forget this feeling. I wish you a happy life with Hoseok hyung. Keep him happy, he's so precious"

"Sure Jungkook. I think it's time for us to move on"

"Yeah"

Jungkook said with glossy eyes that showed millions of emotions in it.

"Goodbye hyung"

"Goodbye"

Taehyung smiled and Jungkook returned it with much struggle.

He walked out and saw the older's car dashed out the way.

Aecha came out and handed the papers to Jungkook. Her face looked like a mess from the storm of emotions.

She heard them talking and her heart shattered realizing how she ruined a genuine love for her selfishness. There were no tears left spilling in her eyes. She is drowning in guilt that's making her numb.

She understood there is no apology for her actions (sins). The best she can do is move far away trying to forget everything.

"I'm sorry Jungkook. I won't disturb you. Live your life in peace."

She said and closed the door.

Jungkook nodded and headed out with much pain and small happiness.

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It's supposed to be a happy chapter ... I don't think it's that cheerful.🙂