Reborn: To Love You Right
2. Holding hand
That day, Jungkook clung to Taehyung more than usual. Taehyung noticed it instantly—it was strange, because Jungkook had always been the one cautious, reserved, scared of being found out. He rarely showed affection so openly. But today… today was different.
And Taehyung couldn’t help but love this side of him.
Kim Taehyung
*smiling softly, running his hand through Jungkook’s hair as they cuddled on the couch*
You’re really clingy today, Koo. Not that I’m complaining.
Jeon Jungkook
*buries his face in Tae’s chest, whispering*
I just… I don’t ever want to let go.
Kim Taehyung
*chuckles lightly, kissing Jungkook’s forehead*
Then don’t. I like it.
For the first time, Jungkook felt no shame in holding him tighter. He wanted to memorize the warmth, the heartbeat, the love that he had lost once before.
Jeon Jungkook
*looks up suddenly, eyes determined*
Hyung… wanna go for a walk in the park?
Kim Taehyung
*eyes widen in surprise, face lighting up instantly*
Really? Koo… you mean it?
Jeon Jungkook
*smiles, nodding*
Yeah. Let’s go. I want to.
Taehyung’s heart swelled. He remembered how many times he had wished for something so simple—to walk with Jungkook outside, hand in hand, like any other couple. But back then… Jungkook was too afraid.
Kim Taehyung
*smiling brightly, eyes sparkling with excitement*
Koo, let’s go for a walk in the park today. The weather’s perfect, and it’ll be nice.
Jeon Jungkook
*hesitates, voice low, anxious*
I-I don’t think that’s a good idea, hyung. What if… what if people see us?
Kim Taehyung
*face falls, disappointment flickering, but quickly masking it with a soft smile*
That’s okay, Koo. Staying home and cuddling is nice too. Come here.
And just like that, Taehyung swallowed his disappointment and hugged him. They stayed in, like they always did. Jungkook thought he was protecting them… but he didn’t realize how much it hurt Tae’s silent wishes.
But not this time. Jungkook clenched his fists quietly. This time, he wouldn’t let his fear steal Taehyung’s happiness. He wouldn’t repeat the same mistakes.
Jeon Jungkook
*softly, but firmly to himself while looking at Taehyung’s smile*
I love you hyung .
Kim Taehyung
*hums happily, pulling Jungkook up from the couch*
I love you too, Koo. Let’s go before it gets dark.
They walked side by side to the park. The evening air was cool, the sky painted with soft shades of orange and pink. Taehyung’s eyes sparkled under the sunset, and Jungkook couldn’t take his eyes off him.
Kim Taehyung
*looking around with excitement*
It’s been a while since we did this. The park feels so alive, doesn’t it?
Jeon Jungkook
*smiling, watching Tae’s happiness*
Yeah… it does. But not as much as you do.
Kim Taehyung
*blushes, playfully nudging Jungkook*
Yah, cheesy. Since when did my Koo get like this?
Jeon Jungkook
*shrugs with a soft grin*
Since I realized what really matters.
They kept walking, side by side. And then, in a moment of courage, Jungkook reached out… and laced his fingers with Taehyung’s.
Kim Taehyung
*stops abruptly, eyes wide, staring at their joined hands*
Koo…?
Jeon Jungkook
*holding tight, heart racing but voice steady*
I’m not letting go, hyung. Not anymore.
Kim Taehyung
*voice trembling, tears threatening to fall*
But… what if—
Jeon Jungkook
*cuts him off firmly*
No. Look around.
Taehyung blinked, glancing at the people around them. Joggers, families, couples, kids playing. And… no one was staring. No one was whispering.
Jeon Jungkook
*smiles faintly, almost in disbelief*
It was always me, hyung. I was the one overthinking. The one imagining monsters in every shadow. The one who kept us caged inside because of my fear.
Kim Taehyung
*grips Jungkook’s hand tighter, voice breaking*
Koo…
Jeon Jungkook
*eyes soft but determined*
I hurt you so much before. You wanted something so simple… and I denied it because I was scared. But this time… this time I won’t. I’ll love you right. I swear.
Kim Taehyung
*tears slipping down, but smiling through them*
You already love me right, Koo. Just… being here, doing this… it means more than you know.
Jeon Jungkook
*pulls him closer, whispering*
Then let me keep proving it.
They continued walking, hand in hand. The world around them blurred, but for once, Jungkook didn’t care. He wasn’t afraid of the stares that never came, the judgment that never appeared. For the first time… he felt free.
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