Reborn: To Love You Right
Nightmare
After their peaceful walk in the park, Jungkook and Taehyung returned home. They ate dinner together, laughed over small things, and soon slipped under the covers, tangled in each other’s arms. For the first time in a long while, Jungkook felt safe. But when he closed his eyes… the nightmare returned.
Dream Sequence:
Jeon Jungkook
*weak, gasping for air on the hospital bed*
Hyung… don’t cry… please…
Kim Taehyung
*tears pouring down, voice shaking*
No, Koo, you can’t leave me! Please, stay with me!
Jeon Jungkook
*whispers, voice fading*
I-I’m sorry… I didn’t love you right…
And then—silence. The sound of the heart monitor flatlining echoed in Jungkook’s head. He jolted awake, heart pounding, sweat dripping down his face.
Kim Taehyung
*eyes flutter open instantly, sitting up in alarm*
Koo?! What happened? Are you sick? Do you have a fever? Do I need to bring food so you can take medicine?
Jeon Jungkook
*shaking his head quickly, pulling Tae back into his arms, clutching him tightly*
No… no, hyung… it was just a nightmare. Just a nightmare…
Kim Taehyung
*caresses Jungkook’s cheek, still worried*
You’re trembling. Tell me what it was about.
Jeon Jungkook
*shakes his head again, voice hoarse*
I… I can’t. Just… don’t leave me, hyung. Please.
Kim Taehyung
*sighs softly, wrapping his arms protectively around Jungkook*
I’m not going anywhere, Koo. I’ve got you. Always.
Taehyung kissed his forehead gently and hummed softly until Jungkook’s breathing steadied. But even as Jungkook drifted back into a fragile sleep, he clung onto Taehyung like his life depended on it. Because in truth—it did.
The next morning, Sunlight spilled into their room. Today was Jimin’s birthday, and they were invited to celebrate. Jungkook dressed silently, his mind still haunted by the nightmare. But he remembered this day. He remembered how it had gone before.
Two years ago, at Jimin’s birthday, Taehyung had tried to hold his hand inside the house. Just once. Just a small thing.
Kim Taehyung
*whispering, smiling softly back then*
Koo… can I? Just here, with friends.
Jeon Jungkook
*pulls his hand away nervously*
Hyung, not here. What if someone says something?
Taehyung’s smile had faltered, but he had let it go. He always let it go. Jungkook thought he was protecting them… but he had only been hurting Tae quietly.
Not this time. Today, he would change everything.
When they arrived, Jungkook held Taehyung’s hand tightly. His grip never loosened, even as they stepped into the living room where all their friends were gathered.
Jimin
*running up excitedly, grinning wide*
Taehyung! Jungkook! You made it!
Kim Taehyung
*hugging Jimin with one arm, still held by Jungkook with the other*
Of course. Happy birthday, Chim~
Jeon Jungkook
*smiles softly, holding Tae’s hand firmer*
Happy birthday, hyung.
Jimin
*eyes dropping to their hands, smirking*
Ohooo~ So you two are in a clingy mood today, huh?
Kim Taehyung
*blushes, laughing nervously*
Don’t tease us, Chim.
Jeon Jungkook
*frowns slightly, answering seriously*
What’s wrong with holding my boyfriend’s hand?
The room goes quiet for a second—then bursts into laughter.
Jin
*smiling proudly*
Since when did you get so bold, kookie?
Suga
*grinning faintly, teasing*
Looks like someone grew a backbone overnight.
Namjoon
*studying Jungkook with a thoughtful expression*
It’s a good look on you, Kook. Confidence suits you.
Jhope
*beaming, ruffling Jungkook’s hair*
About time you showed off your love. We all knew anyway~
Kim Taehyung
*blinks in surprise, looking at his friends*
You… you all knew?
Jimin
*giggling*
Tae, please. The way you look at each other? We’d have to be blind not to know.
Taehyung’s cheeks flushed pink, but Jungkook just squeezed his hand tighter, silently vowing never to let go again.
Jimin
*clapping hands*
Okay, everyone gather around! Time to cut the cake!
They all sang happily, cheering as Jimin cut the cake. Laughter filled the room as frosting ended up on Jimin’s nose. Then the cake was passed around.
Kim Taehyung
*holding a plate of cake, turning to Jungkook*
Here, Koo.
Jeon Jungkook
*instead of taking it, leans forward and takes the bite directly from Tae’s fork, eyes locked on him*
Mmm. Delicious.
The room erupts in screams and laughter.
Jin
*shouting dramatically*
Aigoo~ these kids are feeding each other now! My eyes!
Jhope
*cheering*
Do it again! Do it again!
Kim Taehyung
*blushing furiously, glaring playfully*
Yah! Stop teasing!
Jeon Jungkook
*smirks, whispering softly just for Tae*
I’ll never stop showing you off.
Later, the lights dimmed, and karaoke began. Hoseok and Jimin sang first, filling the room with laughter. Then Namjoon and Yoongi rapped, their energy unmatched. Finally, it was Tae’s turn.
Kim Taehyung
*singing with his deep, soulful voice, eyes sparkling under the dim lights*
Jungkook watched him with awe. In his past life, he had looked away, afraid to show how much Tae meant to him in front of everyone. But now… he didn’t care. He clapped the loudest, cheering his hyung with no hesitation.
Jeon Jungkook
*shouting over the noise, smiling proudly*
That’s my hyungie! My Tae!
Everyone whistles and cheers louder, making Tae blush deeply.
When the party ended and they returned home, Jungkook pulled Taehyung onto the couch, still refusing to let his hand go.
Kim Taehyung
*giggling softly, caressing Jungkook’s cheek*
You’ve been holding me all day, Koo. Not that I mind… but what’s gotten into you?
Jeon Jungkook
*eyes serious, voice trembling slightly*
I just… I don’t want to waste another second hiding how much I love you. Not anymore.
Kim Taehyung
*eyes soften, pulling him into a gentle kiss*
You don’t have to. I’ve loved you through every version of you, Koo. Clingy, shy, bold… all of it.
Jeon Jungkook
*whispers, hugging him tightly, tears welling up*
Then let me promise you, hyung. This time… I’ll love you right
Taehyung didn’t understand the full weight of those words. Not yet. But he felt Jungkook’s trembling hands, his desperate grip, and he knew one thing for certain—Jungkook meant it. And for Taehyung… that was enough.
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