That evening, Jin and Namjoon had organized a group study session, but Jungkook felt too restless to concentrate. Instead, he decided to go to the park they used to visit together, a place filled with memories of laughter and shared dreams. Maybe being there would help clear his mind, even though he knew Jimin likely wouldn’t be there anymore.

As he walked through the park, the cool breeze brushed against his skin, but it did little to soothe the turmoil within him. He took a seat on their favorite bench, the one where they had shared so many late-night conversations. The park felt eerily quiet, almost as if it was holding its breath, waiting for something to happen.

Just as Jungkook was losing hope that the night would pass in silence, he heard a familiar voice resonating in the air. His heart skipped a beat as he turned in the direction of the sound.

There was Jimin, standing in the very spot where they had often met. Alone, he held his phone in one hand, the other resting lightly on his folding cane. Jungkook’s breath caught in his throat as he watching Jimin there, alone.

With a gentle resolve, Jimin began to recite a poem, his voice soft yet filled with emotion. The words flowed from him, woven into a heartfelt tale about a heartbroken blind guy who had been forced to reject the one he loved. Each line was infused with raw feeling, resonating with the depth of Jimin’s soul.

In the stillness of night, where silence resides,
A heart beats in shadows, where vulnerability hides.
You offer me warmth, a light in the dark,
But I stand on the edge, too afraid to embark.

Love calls to me gently, like whispers on air,
Yet I tremble and falter, caught in my despair.
What if you see me, and my darkness unfolds?
What if my blindness, a story untold?

You deserve someone who dances in light,
Someone whose laughter can sparkle so bright.
But here I am, wrapped in shadows so deep,
Fearing the promise of love I can’t keep.

Your kindness, a melody that plays in my mind,
Yet I shrink from the beauty, convinced I’m unkind.
What if I hurt you, what if I fall?
What if my love is not enough at all?

So I pull back the curtain, I close off my heart,
Telling myself that it’s better apart.
You could have the stars, the world, and the sun,
Why would you choose me, a life never run?

But beneath all my fears, a truth starts to gleam,
What if love is more than just sight, just a dream?
Though I cannot see, I can feel every spark,
And maybe with you, I could light up the dark.

Yet still, I retreat, in this struggle I find,
Afraid of a future I’ve yet to unwind.
So I hold onto silence, and let go of the chance,
Scared of the beauty that comes with romance.

Jungkook felt his heart clench as he listened, captivated by the vulnerability that radiated from Jimin. Jimin spoke of longing, pain, and the struggle of love that felt unattainable. Jungkook’s vision blurred with tears as he realized that Jimin was sharing a part of himself that he had never fully understood until now.

“I’m sorry for not being brave,” Jimin’s voice echoed softly, the weight of his words hanging in the air. “I loved you from the shadows, unable to step into the light.”

Those words shattered Jungkook. How could Jimin feel that way? Every line felt like a confession, each verse a painful reminder of the connection they shared, now tainted by unspoken words and missed opportunities. Jungkook felt the tears stream down his face, a cathartic release of all the emotions he had bottled up since their last encounter.

As Jimin continued, his voice rose and fell like a haunting lullaby, and Jungkook could no longer hold back his sobs. He felt the weight of his own heartache, the love that had blossomed and wilted in silence. He longed to reach out, to pull Jimin close, to tell him that he was not alone, that he had always been there for him.

But as Jimin reached the conclusion of his poem, he paused, the silence that followed felt charged with unspoken words. Jungkook wiped his tears, feeling a mix of admiration and despair. He wanted to run to Jimin, to tell him he was there, that he understood now, but the fear of shattering the delicate moment kept him rooted in place.

What should I do? he thought, his heart heavy with uncertainty. How can I bridge this gap?

As Jimin finished and stood quietly for a moment, Jungkook felt a rush of determination swell within him. No matter how scared he was, he couldn’t let this moment pass without at least trying.

He took a deep breath, wiping his eyes one last time before standing up. With shaky steps, he moved through the quiet park, determined to reach Jimin before he disappeared into the night once again.