[ hundred twenty-one ]

Jimin wakes up due to the alarm clock that's been ringing for quite some time now. He almost dash out from bed, but is restrained because of a heavy weight over his shoulder. He looks down only to remember that Taehyung cuddled with him last night after crying so hard. He sighs as he places Taehyung's head off his shoulder, careful not to wake the younger up, before planting a chaste kiss on his forehead and getting off from bed.

He scans for his cellphone which he sees lying on the wooden desk and unlocks it to see multiple notifications from Jin. He looks at the time and it reads 7:27, indicating that there's still 1 hour to go before Jin will text him to pick him up.

He decides to take a quick shower before cooking breakfast for the two of them. With a sigh, he searches for the pancake mix and bacon before heating the pan.

With all honesty, there are so many things that's been going on around Jimin's mind right now. Starting from how Taehyung told him everything and to how he broke down in tears for the very first time in front of him. Caught in a daze, Jimin did not notice that the bacon is starting to burn until someone shoves him away from the stove and turns it off before it produces fire.

"Do you want to set the apartment on fire, Chim?!" He jolts and snaps out of his thoughts when he sees Taehyung in front of him, concern etched on his face. He then turns his gaze on the burnt bacon and bites his lips before a tear rolls down his cheeks.

"I'm sorry... I didn't notice I was too caught up with something and I forgot about the bacon. I'm sorry, Tae," Jimin manages to say in the midst of his sobs. Taehyung heaves a sigh before closing the gap between him and his best friend. He hugs him tight, patting his back in the process.

"Hey, it's okay, hyung. Don't cry," he says gently. A few minutes later, the sobs die down and is replaced by faint snores from the older. Taehyung looks at his hyung and chuckles at how silly it is that Jimin falls asleep while standing and crying on his shoulders. Jimin gives him no choice but to carry him and lay him down the sofa bed.

Taehyung stays on his knees, holding Jimin's hand not ever bothering to let it go. A couple of minutes have passed but he's still staring at his delicate hyung, whose nose sniffles from time to time because of his cries. He smiles a bitter smile when he remembers the conversation between Jimin and Yoongi last night.

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Taehyung felt his body being dropped down the soft mattress, and he wasn't even confused whoever carried him back to bed. A soft sigh escaped from his lips as he pretended to be asleep when Jimin's phone rang loudly.

"Yoongi hyung," he could hear the shaky voice of Jimin.

"What happened? I'm sorry I can't make my way there 'cause we still have some things to do. I'm really sorry, Jimin. I can't be there whenever you need me the most," he could also hear Yoongi hyung's worried and guilty voice from the other line.

"Hyung, I don't know what to do anymore. He's so broken, hyung and it's hurting me too. How can Jeongguk do this to Taehyung? How can he betray and leave him just like that?" Taehyung can hear suppressed sobs from his hyung. He opened his right eye slightly and was heart broken when he saw Jimin covering his mouth, trying his best not to let out loud cries in order not to wake up the sleeping Taehyung.

"Jeongguk didn't open up to us about that too, Chim. We're all waiting for his explanation but I know he won't speak up about it anytime soon. I guess he's busy playing around with that hoe," Taehyung's heart began to ache again upon hearing the name of his ex-lover and couldn't believe the fact that Jeongguk just doesn't give a shit about him or even about their relationship in which he almost believed was true and unbreakable.

"Hyung, can you accompany me tomorrow? I'm going to pick Jin hyung up from the airport," Jimin whispered sniff after sniff. He then heard a faint "Okay" from Yoongi before they turned off both their cellphones. Taehyung shifted his body to the left when he heard tiny footsteps towards the bed. Not so long after, a body made its weight to dip on the bed, deeming that Jimin just got on bed to cuddle with him.

It took about an hour when Taehyung regained the strength to stop himself from thinking about everything that's hurting and making him cry before he forced himself to go to sleep.

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Jimin holds Taehyung's hand even tighter before small whimpers come out from his mouth. Tae bites his lips before turning his head sideward because the table has been shaking due to Jimin's phone that is vibrating for quite a while. He picks it up only to see the caller: Yoongi ❤️

He presses the answer button and clears his throat before speaking up.

"Hyung?"

"Jim-- wait, Taehyung? Is this you?"

"Yes, it's me. Jimin fell asleep from crying," he sighs before continuing, "Do you need anything, hyung? I'll tell Jimin once he wakes up."

"What happened to him? I was supposed to tell him that I'm already on the way to your apartment because I promised him that I'll be accompanying him today when Jin hyung arrives," Yoongi explains on the other line. Taehyung purses his lips.

"I'm afraid he's asleep, hyung. And Jin hyung is about to land a few minutes from now. Can you go pick him up instead? I promise to tell you everything once the both of you arrive. Is Namjoon hyung coming?"

"Nope. But I think he'll be coming over for dinner later. I'll go directly at the airport then? I'm gonna text you once I see Jin hyung, 'kay? Take care both of you," Taehyung didn't even miss the hint of concern that's present in Yoongi's voice. Smiling, he whispers a 'yes' and ends the call for Yoongi to concentrate on driving.

When Taehyung feels Jimin's hand slowly loosening from the grip, he carefully takes it off from his hold and places it gently on the sleeping boy's side. He then goes towards the kitchen and cleans up the burnt bacon and the pan a while ago.

After washing and cleaning up, he decides to take a quick shower before staying beside Jimin and waiting for their hyungs to arrive. Minutes later, the door clicks open, and that's when Taehyung's head turns aggressively and scurries his way towards the entrance.

"JIN HYUNG!" He cries out loud, before engulfing his hyung with the tightest hug he can possibly exert from his energy. He clings to him so tight, and Jin didn't have a choice but to put all his things down and wrap his arms around the younger's body. He notices how Taehyung's frame became much smaller than before. His collarbones are already showing and the sunshine in his eyes are fading.

"Hey. I'm here, Taetae. Hyung is here. Hush, now," Jin whispers, trying all his might not to break down in tears. Yoongi almost melts in sadness because of the scene that's unfolding in front of him but forces himself to stay strong otherwise because he doesn't want everyone to be a crying mess in front of each other. Instead, he heaves a deep sigh before picking up Jin's things and settling it at the living room, where he sees his boyfriend fully awake and crying because of the two.

He immediately waddles his way towards him and pulls him into a bone crushing hug, which makes the younger cry loudly. Releasing the muffled sobs he has been keeping.

"Stop crying. I don't want to cry it makes me look soft. So please, stop crying. I'm sorry I arrived late, please forgive me. I'm so sorry, Chim. I love you," he says and plants a kiss on the younger's head.

"Jiminnie," Jin calls out to him. Jimin immediately breaks away from Yoongi and run towards Jin and Taehyung who are now kneeling on the soft carpet and hugging each other like there's no tomorrow. Jin extends his arms as he receives Jimin and joins him into the hug.

Yoongi, who is left alone, wipes the tears that's been springing from his eyes. The three leaves him no choice but to join the embrace and mourn for Taehyung's broken heart.

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a/n: lol hello im back : ) had to update and finish this book bc a sequel is on its way. thanks for the continued support guys < 3