' When are you going to meet Tae?' Jimin plopped down on the couch

' Noon' Jungkook replied.... dusting the vase

' Ok..' Jimin nodded... looking between Jungkook and Yoongi who were busy cleaning the house' What's with you both today?'

' Jin hyung asked us to clean everything by the time he returns or else he won't make food for us tonight' Jungkook mumbled busy dusting the same vase again

' Can you just move your lazy ass and do the job properly!' Yoongi grumbled..not even sparing Jimin a glance

' I think I came at the wrong time'

' No you didn't!' Yoongi who was mopping the floor blurted out....a pink hue spreading over his cheeks as Jimin gawked...both of them now standing awkwardly in the middle of the room

' So' Jungkook smirked ' You both dating or what?'

' No!' 'Yes!'

' No?' Jimin looked flabbergasted

' Yes??' Yoongi asked dumbstruck..

' I thought you wanted a chance!' Jimin spat

' But you never said yes!' Yoongi reasoned out

' Neither did I say no'

Jungkook looked between both of them... rolling his eyes as he walked towards Jin's room
' You guys need to sit and talk it out... it's so disappointing to see that I have to give relationship advice to people who are elder than me'

Yoongi and Jimin snapped their head towards the younger who disappeared into the room

'You better watch your mouth kid!' Jimin called out

' Yeah sure grandpa!' Jungkook retorted

' Don't break Jin hyung's favorite vase Kook' Yoongi reminded 'He will burn you alive'

'Yeah yeah I-'

Yoongi and Jimin shared a confused glance when Jungkook's voice stopped mid sentence...

' Kook? You fine?' Jimin's frown deepened 'Lets go check'

' Don't break Jin hyung's favorite vase Kook...He will burn you alive'

'Yeah yeah I-' Jungkook's gut twisted when the vase slipped past his fingers....his heart beats picking up as he tried to grasp it.. fingers cutting through the air frantically before holding his hand out...his breath hitching when the vase stilled just inches away from hitting the ground and scattering into a million pieces....and this time he saw it...the golden glow around his fingers

With racing heart and trembling hands Jungkook took ahold of the porcelain object from mid air.... staring at it  and his now normal fingers with his big wide doe eyes It didn't break?

'Why the heck are you silent suddenly?' Yoongi's concern filled voice was heard as he stood with Jimin near the door 'Why are you staring at the vase as if you are seeing it for the very first time?'

'Hyung' Jungkook rasped out 'I almost dropped it'

Even though the actual implication of the words went over Yoongi's head... Jimin very accurately understood every syllable of it

' Be greatful that you didn't drop it ' Yoongi scoffed turning around to leave as he continued 'But since it's you... Jin hyung won't say a word even if it breaks... You are his miracle baby after all'

'Miracle baby?' Jimin asked.. his eyes locked with Jungkook's

'When our orphanage got on fire' Yoongi explained from some corner of the living room ' Baby Kook walked out of the flames unharmed even when his clothes were on fire!'

Yoongi continued rambling about how scared yet amused Jin sounds till date whenever he talks about that night...but everything went unheard...with Jimin and Jungkook still staring at each others... their minds filled with entirely different yet the same thoughts

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' You look so disturbed these days Koo' Taehyung set the mixing bowl aside ' Is everything really fine?'

Jungkook came an hour ago to meet Taehyung at the bakery... and since then he has been noticing how distracted the younger was looking

' It is love' Jungkook smiled.... ' I just missed you'

' Come here' Taehyung extended his arms for Jungkook to walk in... pulling him into his embrace ' I missed you too... I don't even get to see you properly these days'

' About that' Jungkook mumbled pulling back...his hands still snaked around Taehyung's waist ' I have been on a job hunt'

' And...?'

' Nothing happened yet' Jungkook sighed.. insecurities filling his mind again ' No company wants an employee who was fired by The Jung Hoseok'

Taehyung slowly cupped Jungkook's cheeks... caressing the soft skin with the pad of his thumb...his finger resting a second longer over the scar 'Why don't you try talk to Hoseok hyung.... In a way it's our fault too...he felt betrayed..he deserves an apology...and if you want I can accompany you....make him listen to us...am sure he'd understand..he is like one of your hyungs before being your boss...I-'

' Tae ..relax' Jungkook chuckled ' We will figure this out yeah? And I think you are right...I should go meet him...'

' I love you' Taehyung's sudden confession caught Jungkook off guard but it didn't fail to bring up a smile on his face

' I love you my Bambi' Jungkook breathed out...a sense of serenity surging through every fibre in his body as he took in the form of his lovely boyfriend ' You have...a lot of moles'

' I do' Taehyung smiled ' It's said that moles appear on your body where your soulmate from the past life used to love kissing you'

' Really? It must be true then' Jungkook had a playful smile ' Because I would love kissing your bambi eyes and your adorable cheeks and your cute nose and these very tempting pair of lips for the rest of my life'

' Is it?' Taehyung raised a brow ' But your actions speak otherwise Jungkook shi'

' Is that so?' Jungkook's voice deepened as he slowly pushed Taehyung back against the counter ' Then let me match my actions with my words'

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Hobi was in the middle of going through some files when a knock on his door interrupted him

' Come in' He called out..his eyes still scanning through the papers

' Hyung'

Every single movement of Hobi stopped as he looked up.. his eyes wide in shock

' Kook' He stood up ' You came'

' Hyung...can we..' Jungkook drew in a deep breath 'Can we talk'

' Oh hell we can.. but before that' Hobi walked around the table coming in front of Jungkook pulling him close 'Let me just hug you...I missed you so much Kook'

' Me too hyung' Jungkook felt every worry leaving him just by hearing that ' I thought you hated me..you never called me even once'

' How can I hate this idiot' Hobi chuckled pulling back
' Come sit with me'

Hobi and Jungkook sat down on the couch ' Jungkook ah...am really sorry about everything...'

' It's my fault hyung you don't have to apologize' Jungkook shook his head.

' No it's not' Hobi had a soft smile ' It was my wish to see you and Aera together... I should have known that my little Kookie who never said no to me..will agree to it without thinking twice... Am sorry for all the trouble Kook...May be I was just being selfish'

' Don't say it like that...'

' You know I was really hurt when I saw you and Tae...I thought you were cheating on my sister but then she explained everything to me...told me how you have always seen her as a friend only and how you told her everything about Taehyung...' Hobi sighed ' Taehyung is a good kid... Even after me saying all those vile things to him...he tried to make me understand things'

' He did what?' Jungkook asked not quite understanding everything

' Taehyung came to me the morning we were leaving..' Hobi explained ' Told me how you both met and how things took such an unexpected turn....he tried to make me realize the depth of feelings you both have for each other'

Jungkook sat there... quietly listening to Hobi..his mind spiralling more with everything that has been happening with him

' I hope you Forgive me Kook'

' There is nothing for you to seek my forgiveness hyung...we are fine' Jungkook gave a tight-lipped smile

' Then come back to work...I miss having you here...also none of my meetings are going well without you' Hobi said...his voice a bit nervous

' About that...' Jungkook bit his lips ' I..need some time hyung'

' Is everything fine?'

' Am not sure' Jungkook trailed off

' What do you mean? Is everything fine with your hyungs and Taehyung?'

' Yeah yeah...it is...but' Jungkook fiddled with his fingers ' I don't know how you will react to this...I don't know if am ready to share it'

' You can trust me Kook..' Hobi held his hand 'I'll never make the mistake of not listening to you again'

' Something's happening with me' Jungkook began ' I can't explain what..but things are strange... it's as if I have started seeing things..but I know that they are actually happening...I don't know how to explain it'

'If you know that it really is happening then why do you feel like you are seeing things?' Hobi asked

' Because am being told like that....as if it's just me who saw that and he didn't...as if it's all in my head' Jungkook said helplessly

' I don't know who you are talking about... but Kook...' Hobi took a small pause before continuing ' If you are really sure about what you feel then you should trust your instincts...'

' You mean he lied?' Jungkook blurted out

' Is Taehyung cheating on you or something?' Hobi deadpanned

' What! No.. hyung no he will never do that...he-' Jungkook looked defeated ' It has nothing to do with Tae.. it's about Jimin hyung...I feel like he is hiding something...from me...he..I feel like he lied'

' A lie is often just an arrangement of words that the person wishes had actually happened...a simple attempt to cover the truth with a satisfying scenario' Hobi looked at Jungkook ' But no person can completely hide the truth....a part of it will reveal itself for you to dig in and find it all out on your own... If Jimin lied to you about anything then think carefully Jungkook....you can find the truth entangled in his lies itself...'

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' Am sure Jimin hyung lied to me...am sure I was not seeing things-wait' Jungkook's pacing stopped ' That means...I did all that?'

' What did you do now?' Yoongi leaned on to the door

' How long have you been standing there?' Jungkook squinted his eyes

' I just came' Yoongi shrugged ' Anyway....I don't care about what you did as long as am sure am safe and breathing and miles away from Jin hyung's scoldings...'

' Then why are you even here?'

' I came to take my jeans which you stole!'

' Bold of you to think that my long legs and thick thighs will fit in your jeans you shorty!' Jungkook sassed

' Oh really??' Yoongi smirked picking up his own jeans from Jungkook's wardrobe 'I don't know about your legs but Kook...am sure your flat ass would fit perfectly in this'

' Yaa!' Jungkook stomped his foot annoyed almost going towards Yoongi who picked up a basketball lying below the table throwing it to Jungkook...who didn't see that coming and extended his hand trying to swat away the ball...

' What did just happen?' Yoongi blinked looking at the ball which was miraculously snatched away from his grip and thrown to the side opposite to where Jungkook was standing.

Jungkook's eyes were wide as he looked at his hands that were held out the second he saw the ball in Yoongi's hand.....

' How did that ball reach there?' Yoongi mumbled

' Y-you just don't know how to throw even a ball!' Jungkook tried to sound as naturally annoying as possible ' That's why I stole your jeans!'

' Oh my dearest brother' Yoongi gritted his teeth ' I hate you with my whole existence'

' The feeling is mutual' Jungkook rolled his eyes as Yoongi walked out.. closing the door behind him

Jungkook looked back at his hand....So it's really me...

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Jungkook stirred awake..his throat groggy as if he hasn't seen water for years... He rubbed his eyes sitting up... extending his hand to get ahold of the bottle of water on the bedside table but instead found something else...

He turned his head.. sleep leaving his body in an instant when he saw the dimly lit lantern next to the table.... He shook his head.. thinking that his sleepy brain might be playing some trick on him but no....it was actually happening... Jungkook was now in the middle of a grand room...the bed decorated with silk covers and the walls carved in rich intricate designs

Where am I? He stood up...his eyes widening again What am I even wearing!!!

He quickly took the lantern...raised its flame as he rushed towards the mirror kept on one side of the room.... His eyes raking over his reflection which was now wearing some fancy ass clothes as if he was some prince from centuries ago

It's just a dream Kook...you just need to wake up
Jungkook nodded to himself and was about to turn around when he saw that through the mirror...the portrait on the wall behind him..

He turned around... holding his heart in his hand as he walked towards the wall...his world stopping as he raised the lantern.. gaping at the portrait of himself...with a crown sitting on top of his head...

(Emerald green eyes)

That's me!

Jungkook stumbled back..not being able to understand anything...he quickly rushed out of the room... passing through some hallway... coming to a stop in front of a huge door... He looked around before raising his hand... pushing the door open... which revealed a big study... with torches ablaze at the four corners...

He walked in... taking a look around...his mind completely blank trying to figure out about atleast where he actually is...and that's when he noticed the almost burnt out candle and a letter on the table...a glass of wine beside it.... It looked as if someone was here a while ago

He carefully lifted the letter... bringing it closer to the lantern to have a closer look at the contents..but to his surprise...only a single sentence was written there...

To my Smeraldo

' Smeraldo?' Jungkook frowned....' Wasn't it the name of the story Tae was talking about?'

Jungkook's thoughts broke when he heard a giggle...a very familiar giggle at that....He dropped the letter back on the table before dashing out following the sound....not seeing how the letter burnt into ashes mid air... vanishing into nothing

He walked into a huge court room....and by now he was dead sure that he was in some ancient palace....but he couldn't dwell much on his thoughts when he heard the footsteps approaching....

Jungkook quickly hid behind a pillar...and from the other side of the court rushed in a man...his dark blue locks bouncing with his each step.....his lips stretched into the widest of smiles as his laughs resonated through the court

Taehyung?-

But Jungkook found himself shocked for the nth time when another voice called out Taehyung's name before the person appeared

' You ain't getting any of me my Smeraldo' Taehyung stuck out his tongue

' Come here Tae' The voice groaned... making Jungkook shudder....

That's me...b-but how? Jungkook stared at the scene unfolding.... He saw himself who was now wearing a stupid crown and some royal clothes running behind Taehyung.. finally catching him and the next second they were in each other's arms... laughing and giggling talking about who knows what...

Jungkook stepped back lost in thoughts bumping into something behind him making a loud noise... He looked wide eyed at the duo.. but to his surprise they seemed to not even see him..it was as if he was invisibl- Wait!! They can't see me?

Jungkook took in a deep breath as he started walking towards the duo....his heart racing with each step....he could hear their words clearly now...every single sentence playing with his heartstrings

' They won't approve of this...us' Taehyung said...his smile faltering

' I don't want anyone's approval for loving you' Prince Jungkook replied... ' It's my life and I decide what's needed for me... I'll bring down the whole world Tae..but won't let anyone even raise a finger at you'

' I love you Jungkookie' Taehyung caressed his cheeks 'Hyung loves you a lot'

' Tae....' The Prince's voice broke ' I'll train hard...every single day...I just don't want to fall weak-'

' You won't' Taehyung stopped him ' You won't as long as am alive Koo...you have my word. And if something happens to me-'

' Hyung!'

' I will find a way back to you... promise me you will too'

' I will... always'

Jungkook's heart clenched at the sight of Taehyung's cheeks getting littered with tears...he slowly turned towards the prince... taking a look at him from up this close...and that's when he noticed something...the prince had deep green eyes and snow white hair...and suddenly a memory struck him

His skin so flawless and hair so white... that even the snow looked pale in front of him...

He had these beautiful green eyes... that used to sparkle just like emeralds...

If you are so keen on questioning me then go and understand the story behind Smeraldo!

The voices swirled in his head as he took small steps backwards...A loud gasp left Jungkook...the grip he had over the lantern loosened making it slip down onto the ground...the oil spilling onto the long silk curtains which was instantly set ablaze

Jungkook's heart soared with fear as he stepped away... his voice getting stuck in his throat as the fire spread all around the court....with Taehyung and his prince in the middle of the dancing flames...in each other's arms...their eyes moist with tears as the flames caught on their clothes yet there was peaceful satisfied smile on both their faces

' Taehyung!' Jungkook lunged forward...and just then the blazing curtains fell down right over him... bringing him down to the ground

Jungkook jolted up...his chest heaving as he took long breaths...his forehead covered in sweat

' You woke up?'

Jungkook looked beside him only to see Jimin... 'What?'

' You have been sleeping for almost an hour Jungkook'
Jimin looked at him puzzled

' I was sleeping?' Jungkook asked... totally out of it as he looked around....he was in his own home..on his living room couch with this annoying hyung beside him So all that was a dream?

' How was the dream?' Jimin casually asked causing Jungkook to look at him shocked

' How did you know?' Jungkook saw a known smile on the elder's face... his eyes shining in a winning glow.... 'How-'

' You woke up looking so pale... sweating all over...which happens only when you dream pretty boy...or specifically when you get a night mare' Jimin shrugged...

Even though what Jimin said did make sense...but something in Jungkook made him not trust the male

'Did you do something?' Jungkook questioned

' Yeah...I was baby sitting a 23 year old who has been sleeping like a dead man' Jimin scoffed

' Did you make me see that dream?' Jungkook saw a victorious glint in Jimin's eyes before that was quickly masked behind a veil of confusion

' What do you take me for pretty boy?' Jimin chuckled 'You have been acting weird lately'

Think carefully Jungkook....you can find the truth entangled in his lies itself...

' Am acting weird?' Jungkook tilted his head his mind rushing back to every incident with Jimin... recollecting every single interaction ' When did I act weird hyung?'

' You acted so weird that day on the road...' Jimin started listing out ' You were acting weird that day when I visited you while you and Yoongi were cleaning...I don't know...you get lost in thoughts way too much lately...and even Tae said that you look so tensed and-'

' I have powers' Jungkook stopped him ' And you know about it'

' I don't know what you are talking about' Jimin stood up

' Stop lying Jimin' Jungkook's voice hardened as he got on his feet... ' Don't make me hate you'

' You are actually loosing your mind Jeon Jungkook-'

' That's not me...Jeon Jungkook' Jungkook chuckled dryly when he saw Jimin's eyes widening slightly' It never was me'

' I should leave' Jimin said.. looking visibly worked up 'You are just blabbering things!'

' Taehyung and me...' Jungkook ignored whatever Jimin said ' Who....were we? I know it wasn't just a game played by my mind...'

' Don't let Taehyung hear all these non sense' Jimin scoffed

' Who was the one Taehyung loved so dearly?' Jungkook took a step closer ' What's the... what's the story of Smeraldo?'

' What's gotten into you?' A small smirk spread on Jimin's lips ' Stop messing up your brain my dear prince'

' What-' Jungkook took in a sharp breath...his heart beating widely as Jimin's sly smile and sharp gaze pierced through him

' You forgot him so easily when you vowed on your life to come back for him...' Jimin spat ' You promised to give justice to him... you promised to me that you will give your story a happy ending... Y-you promised that you will find him in a world where your love won't be forbidden anymore...yet here you are Jungkook... forgetting every single one of your promises... forgetting your love..your Taehyung'

' J-jimin hyung?'

' You wanted to know the story of Smeraldo huh?' Jimin looked at the fear struck face of the younger.... ' It was just in your reach a month back Jungkookie...'

' What do you mean' Jungkook felt his throat go dry

' It all started there Jungkook... where you met Taehyung for the first time...where he had been waiting for years....just to meet his smeraldo'

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