THE BRIDGE WHO COME BACK The Family he forgot to love

Silence. Junggook's eyes shoot open. Gasping. Trembling. Drenched in sweat. He clutches his chest expecting blood. Pain. Fire. But all he finds is fabric. Clean sheets. The soft hum of morning light through a window.His eyes dart around. The walls are familiar. The scent Vanilla and cedar wood.

past JUNGKOOK

(breathless whisper) No… no, this isn’t real…

He stumbles to his feet, heart pounding so hard he thinks it might break his ribs. Every breath is shallow — like he’s drowning on land. His eyes find the mirror. He runs to .it His reflection stares back—young, untouched. No shadows under his eyes. No scars. Just... him. Before the pain.

past JUNGKOOK

(shaking, voice cracking) I’m… back?

He grabs the phone from his desk. The lock screen flashes to life. June 7. Two years ago. The day of the wedding. The day his family was still alive. The day he started walking toward betrayal.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

How?

And then — a knock at the door.

jeon jina (omega)

(soft, hesitant) … Kookie…? It’s morning. Are you awake?

JungGook turned his head quickly. Jin—his stepbrother. The one he had always pushed away. Disrespected. Ignored. His heart skipped. A flash. The old Kim mansion. The blast. The flames eating everything. Jin’s face—burnt, bleeding. His stepmother’s scream. His father’s lifeless body. They had loved him. Maybe. But he realized it only too late. JungGook walks slowly to the door. He opens it and stares into Jin’s startled face.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

(whispers) … Hyung.

Jin stare shocked

jeon jina (omega)

Did you ... did you just call me Hyung?

Jin’s eyes widen. JungGook suddenly throws his arms around him — tight. He breaks. The tears come like a storm.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

(sobbing into Jin’s shoulder) I’m sorry… I’m so sorry…

jeon jina (omega)

(stiff, confused) … Are you… crying because you don’t want to marry him?

JungGook shakes his head and drops to the floor, clutching Jin’s hands. He kneels. And confesses.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

I’m not crying because of him. I’m crying because of me. I was so— so cruel to you all. I thought you hated me. That you wanted me gone… I thought Appa hated me for being born… and Omma for not being her real child. I was angry. I didn’t understand. But I pushed you away… and you still stayed

Jin kneels beside him, wordless, eyes wide. Footsteps approach. Mrs. Jeon steps into the room, eyes full of concern

Mrs Jeon (jk stepmom (omega))

(softly) JungGook-ah…?

He looks up at her. And softly, shakily—

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

Omma,

Her breath catches. The word she’s longed to hear. She rushes forward, kneels beside them, wraps her arms around JungGook tightly. Then, behind her Mr. Jeon enters, silently. Jungkook lifts his head, tears streaming.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

Appa

Mr. Jeon stares — stunned. For a second, he doesn’t move. Then slowly — he kneels down too. All four of them — together on the floor.

JungGook slowly looked up at Mrs. Jeon. His gaze, watery and heavy with regret, met hers. He reached out and held both of her hands in his, his touch delicate — almost reverent. There was no anger in his eyes now, only a deep longing to be understood, to be forgiven, and to find some kind of closure. The room was wrapped in the aching silence of everything that had been unsaid for far too long.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

(avoiding their eyes at first, then slowly lifting his gaze): I was so cruel to you. I thought you came into my life just to replace what I lost. I never once tried to understand you. I judged you… hated you… pushed you all away. I thought you were trying to take everything from me. But the truth is… I was scared. I was scared to lose more. I didn’t know how to trust love that came after pain. And now… I don’t know if I deserve your love. But still… I’m sorry. For every harsh word, every cold stare, every moment I made you feel unwanted.

Mrs Jeon (jk stepmom (omega))

JungGook-ah… I never tried to replace your mother. No one could ever do that. I only wanted to be someone you could lean on, if not as a mother… at least as someone who cared. I knew you were hurting. And I accepted the hurt you gave me, hoping one day… you’d see my heart. I never stopped caring for you. Not for a single day

Mr Jeon (jk dad)

(his voice tight, trying to stay composed): I failed you. I should have explained things better when you were little. I should have held you tighter when your world fell apart. Instead, I stayed quiet. I thought time would heal you. But silence became distance. You were just a child… grieving, confused. And I let you carry that pain alone. That’s on me, JungGook. Not you. I’m sorry, son. Truly.

jeon jina (omega)

(stepping forward, sincere, calm): You know… I never saw you as a 'step' anything. You were always my little brother. Even when you yelled. Even when you glared. I knew it wasn’t hatred — it was hurt. And I waited… for this day. Not because I wanted an apology — but because I wanted you back. I’m proud of you. And I’m here… always.

JungGook can’t hold it in anymore. The tears fall — silently at first, then in sobs. And this time… they don’t walk away. They hold him, together.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

I’ll do it. I’m ready for the marriage.

The room stilled. Mr. Jeon blinked. Jin’s jaw dropped slightly. Mrs. Jeon stared at him as if she hadn’t heard him right. The three exchanged awkward glances, clearly taken aback. It wasn’t the answer they had expected — not so suddenly, not so softly. They had braced themselves for resistance, not surrender.

Mrs Jeon (jk stepmom (omega))

Jungkookie.. If you truly don’t want this, we won’t make you go through with it. We thought it was the best choice for your future, but if this is hurting you, we’ll find a way to stop it. You don’t have to force yourself just because we believe it’s right.

jeon jina (omega)

Seriously, Kook... We’re not trying to chain you. If this feels wrong to you, say it now.

JungGook looked between them, then gave a small breathy laugh — one that even surprised him

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

Why do you all look more panicked than me?

jeon jina (omega)

Well—because—we’re used to you fighting us, not... agreeing.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

I’m not saying yes because I’ve given up… or because I’m afraid to fight. (He paused, then added quietly), I’m saying yes… because this time, I want to trust you.I want to believe that you’re doing this for me… not to get rid of me, not to silence me, not to hide me. But because somewhere in your hearts… you want me to be okay. He smiled faintly through his tears. So if you say this marriage is the right choice, then I’ll trust you. I’ll trust my parents. My brother.

Jin sniffles, giving a soft laugh through tears.

jeon jina (omega)

You’re scaring me, Kookie. What happened to the grumpy brat who’d throw a pillow at me every morning?

JungGook laughs a little too — watery and weak.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

He died. With the boy who didn’t know he was loved.

Mr. Jeon finally reaches forward — placing a warm, firm hand on JungGook’s head.

Mr Jeon (jk dad)

We’re proud of you, baby. You’ve always been enough.

They stay there a while — tangled in each other’s warmth, healing without words. Then, slowly, they help him up.

Mrs Jeon (jk stepmom (omega))

Come on, Kookie. Let’s get ready. He’s waiting for you.

The door clicks shut softly.

Alone again, JungGook turns to the mirror one more time. His reflection is still stained with tears — But there’s something fierce behind his eyes now.

present kim JungGook rare royal omega

You died for me. This time, I’ll live for you. For all of you