Shattered Hearts
Jungkook sighed, controlling the lump in his throat, forcing down the tears that threatened to fall
His chest felt heavy, the weight of two years of pain pressing down on him as he looked at Taehyung, really looked at him
JUNGKOOK
(softly, voice laced with emotion) I missed you, Taehyung
His grip on the counter tightened, but he didn't respond. He couldn't
JUNGKOOK
(his voice trembles slightly) And after witnessing... that
JUNGKOOK
(his gaze flickers to Taehyung's wrist, where the faint burn mark was still visible.)
JUNGKOOK
I felt like my whole world was breaking apart. I was angry... I was hurt.
JUNGKOOK
(his jaw clenched as he took a shaky breath.) I just—
JUNGKOOK
(his voice softens, almost pleading)
JUNGKOOK
I just wanted to hold you. Comfort you.
Taehyung's eyes flickered to him briefly, his lips parting slightly as if he wanted to say something, but no words came out
JUNGKOOK
(searching his face) Do you... do you ever think about me?
Taehyung's heart ached. Did he miss Jungkook? Every single day.
Every single day. But something, someone, was stopping him.
His mind screamed at him to not respond, to not give in.
But his heart... his heart longed to say yes
TAEHYUNG
(lowered his gaze, avoiding Jungkook's intense stare)
His silence was an answer on its own
JUNGKOOK
(frustrated, voice breaking slightly)
JUNGKOOK
I was destroyed, Taehyung.
JUNGKOOK
I wasn't in my right mind for two years. I tried to move on, but I couldn't.
JUNGKOOK
I missed you so much it hurt
Taehyung’s breath hitched.
He felt his vision blur as tears welled up in his eyes.
Because he knew. He knew exactly what Jungkook meant-because he had felt the same.
The nights spent staring at the ceiling, the suffocating loneliness, the ache in his heart that never seemed to go away
But he couldn't say it. He couldn't admit it.
So he did what he always did, he turned away
Jungkook's chest tightened at the sight.
The way Taehyung refused to face him, the way he was shutting him out. It hurt more than anything
Without thinking, Jungkook reached forward, gripping Taehyung's hands in his own.
Taehyung gasped slightly at the contact, his eyes widening
JUNGKOOK
(desperate, voice shaking) Why are you doing this?
JUNGKOOK
Why are you being so distant?
JUNGKOOK
(his grip tightened slightly, as if afraid Taehyung would slip away again.)
JUNGKOOK
You've changed so much...
JUNGKOOK
It's like you're a different person. Cold. Quiet.
JUNGKOOK
(he swallowed hard, his thumb gently brushing over Taehyung's hand.)
JUNGKOOK
It's been so long since l've seen your smile.
JUNGKOOK
My favorite smile in the whole world.
He wanted to pull away, wanted to tell Jungkook to leave before Sehun came back, but... his body wouldn't move
His lips trembled, his throat felt dry. He was at a complete loss for words
For the first time in two years, someone was seeing through the walls he had built. And it scared him to death
The kitchen was silent except for the faint hum of the refrigerator and the distant chatter from the living room.
Taehyung stood there, frozen, his chest rising and falling rapidly
His fingers trembled as they gripped the counter, his mind waging a war between holding back and letting go
TAEHYUNG
(barely above a whisper) Jungkook...
Jungkook's breath hitched.
His ears perked at the sound of his name, his heart clenching at how fragile it sounded coming from Taehyung's lips
He swallowed, stepping closer
JUNGKOOK
(softly, almost afraid to break the moment) Yes...?
Taehyung squeezed his eyes shut, his fists tightening by his sides.
And then, as if the floodgates had burst open, a sob tore from his throat
TAEHYUNG
(voice breaking, tears streaming down his face)
TAEHYUNG
I missed you… so much, Jungkook...
For a split second, he thought he had imagined it, but then he saw the way Taehyung's shoulders shook, the way his whole body trembled as he broke down right in front of him
And before he could think, before he could stop himself-he pulled Taehyung into his arms
JUNGKOOK
(whispering, his voice thick with emotion) "Taehyung..."
Taehyung collapsed against him, gripping onto Jungkook's coat as if his life depended on it
His sobs wracked his body, but he didn't care
The weight he had been carrying for two years-the pain, the regret, the loneliness, it all poured out in that moment
And Jungkook held him, just like he used to
Jungkook buried his face into Taehyung's soft locks, his arms tightening around his waist as he rubbed soothing circles on his back
Taehyung's scent, though slightly faded, still felt like home
JUNGKOOK
(murmuring against his hair)
JUNGKOOK
It's okay... I'm here now... let it out, love
Taehyung clenched his fists, his sobs muffled against Jungkook's chest.
He didn't care if Sehun came back
He didn't care if anyone saw them
All he knew was that for the fust time in years, he could finally breathe.
Jungkook held onto him like he was the most precious thing in the world, his own tears threatening to fall.
The love of his life was breaking in his arms, and he swore to himself, this would be the last time Taehyung ever cried alone
The warmth of their embrace lingered in the air as they slowly pulled apart, their hands hesitating to let go
Jungkook cupped Taehyung's face gently, wiping away the tears that still clung to his cheeks
His gaze was firm, determined, he had made up his mind
JUNGKOOK
(soft but serious) Taehyung... we need to get out of here
JUNGKOOK
As soon as possible
Taehyung's eyes widened for a split second before he quickly shook his head
He took a step back, his hands instinctively clutching his sleeves
TAEHYUNG
(whispering) I can't...
Jungkook's brows furrowed, his frustration growing, His hands clenched into fists at his sides
JUNGKOOK
(firmly) You don't have to worry about Sehun or his guards
JUNGKOOK
I can handle them, My men—
Before he could finish, Taehyung cut him off, his voice suddenly sharper, filled with an emotion Jungkook couldn't quite place
TAEHYUNG
(soft but pained) It's not about Sehun
JUNGKOOK
(blinked, confused)
JUNGKOOK
(tilted his head slightly, his mind racing.)
JUNGKOOK
(frowning) Then what is it?
TAEHYUNG
(Sigh) only if it was easy, i would’ve left a long time ago… but…
JUNGKOOK
if you could've escaped all this time, then why didn't you?
Taehyung's lips parted slightly, but he hesitated
His fingers trembled as he lowered his gaze. Jungkook could see the inner turmoil in his eyes, the war he was fighting within himself.
After what felt like an eternity, Taehyung finally looked up, his eyes glossy but resolute
TAEHYUNG
(barely above a whisper) My parents
Jungkook's entire body tensed
His breath hitched as the weight of those two words settled in his chest
JUNGKOOK
(muttering, disbelief evident in his tone) Parents...?
Taehyung swallowed hard, gripping the fabric of his sweater as he prepared himself to reveal the truth
The truth that had kept him shackled, the truth that had forced him into this hellish life
Jungkook stared at him, waiting.
He didn't say anything, but his eyes
The eyes that once held nothing but love and adoration
Now burned with an unspoken question
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2025-03-13
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