PRESENT

'Coming!!' Jimin yelled rushing towards the door...the continuous ringing of the bell irritating him 'Lord who is dying-' Jimin's angry grumping stopped when he opened the door

'Tae? What's wrong-' Before Jimin could complete Taehyung pushed him aside running into the house... completely ignoring Jimin's confused calls and questions

' Where is he?' Taehyung looked at his best friend...his eyes wild in fury and fear

' Wh-'

' Jungkook' Taehyung was shaking at this point as he lunged forward grabbing Jimin by his collar 'Where is my Kook!'

' I don't know..he went out some time ago'

' Why did you lie?' Taehyung asked again...his grip tightening ' You lied to me and came here'

' I didn't lie'

' Then what are you doing here?' Taehyung raised his voice

' Don't yell at me Taehyung' Jimin gritted out pushing Taehyung away' I told you before itself that am going to meet Yoongi...when I came they had to go out so asked me to stay with your dear boyfriend who was sleeping..until he also had to leave to somewhere important!'

Taehyung stared at him...his chest heaving as he leaned back onto the wall...his eyes casted low

' Tae' Jimin slowly held his hand ' What's wrong baby?'

' Jiminie' Taehyung's voice trembled 'Minhyuk is back'

' Who Minhy-'

' Am back'

Taehyung turned around at the voice running out into the living room and saw Jungkook walking in

' Koo' Taehyung ran into his arms hugging him tightly

' Hyung?'

' I can't loose you' Taehyung mumbled..his face buried in Jungkook's chest

' You are never loosing me again Taehyung' Jungkook felt the elder go rigid in his arms

' Again?' Taehyung raised his head looking at Jungkook

' What?' Jungkook smiled softly ' You almost lost me to Aera..so am just saying that it won't happen again'

'I love you' Taehyung hugged him again...a gasp leaving him when Jungkook suddenly picked him up 'What are you doing? Let me down'

' Don't fret my spoiled hyungie' Jungkook saw the elder's smile faltering ' I am just going to cuddle with you...and I know you like it'

' I love it'

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' Namjoon ah' Jin called... stealing a quick glance at Yoongi who went to buy ice creams while Jin and Joon decided to wait in the car

' Yes hyung'

'It wasn't me right'

' Huh?'

'It wasn't me who killed Kook'

' What?' Namjoon stilled... reading the expression on Jin's face ' You remembered?'

' Just that day' Jin nodded ' I remember only that cursed day Joon...' Jin raised his hand resting it over Namjoon's chest... right over where he had once seen the sword piercing out ' It must have hurt a lot'

' It did...but do you know what hurt more hyung' Namjoon rested his hand right over Jin's ' Seeing you kill yourself '

' I was dead the moment I realized that all my promises were failing' Jin mumbled ' I was just letting my soul free...and as you then said what can be more delightful..than to die in the arms of the one whom you have ever loved'

Namjoon pulled the elder by his collar joining their lips...a relieved sigh leaving them as they closed their eyes... savouring every second of the blissful moment...all the unsaid words and hidden emotions pouring into the kiss before they slowly pulled back

' I love you Jin' Namjoon whispered joining their foreheads 'And this time I won't let anyone come in between us'

' I love you too Namjoon ah'

' Wow'

Namjoon pulled back abruptly meeting an amused Yoongi who now sitting on the back seat of the car

'Since How long have you been here?' Jin asked turning back

' Since The moment you started eating each other' Yoongi grinned

' And why were we not aware of your presence?' Jin gritted out

' Because you both were eating each other?' Yoongi shrugged earning a smack from Jin

' Do you now want an invitation to start the car?' Jin looked at Joon who was quick to start off

' Why are you scolding me?' Namjoon whined

' Shut up!'

Yoongi burst out laughing as Namjoon threw him an angry glare before looking back at the road

' You know what' Yoongi spoke up again ' Tell me about this small rendezvous of yours both once we reach home!'

' And why should we do that?' Namjoon scoffed but stilled when he and Jin heard Yoongi's answer

' Who knows if I'd have to get you both married in secret' Yoongi grinned.. unknown to the reactions of the other two ' May be I'll just get two ring and bring you to some secluded place and will get you married under the moonlight'

' Why under the moon light?' Joon was quick to ask

' Because Moon goddess blessings are more than enough for you to be married '

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' We are home' Jin called out walking in followed by Yoongi and Namjoon only to see Taehyung and Jimin busy playing some video games

' Woah looks like we have some intruders' Yoongi commented making Jimin roll his eyes

' When did you come Tae?' Jin asked smiling as he sat beside the younger on the couch

' An hour ago hyung' Taehyung stopped the game ignoring Jimin's protest before leaning onto Jin

' Shouldn't you be offended that your brother likes Jin hyung more' Yoongi turned towards Namjoon

' Can't blame Taehyung' Namjoon's eyes locked with the gleaming ones of Jin ' Anyone will love him more than anything else'

' Whipped!' Jimin laughed looking at a dumbfounded Yoongi who even regretted asking Namjoon anything

' Where is Jungkook?' Jin asked looking around when he couldn't find the younger anywhere

' Oh he went to meet Hobi hyung'

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'Jungkook' Hobi opened the door wide letting Jungkook in 'Come in'

Jungkook smiled nodding as he walked in before settling on the couch

' Would you like something to drink?' Hobi asked already walking towards the kitchen

' Beer would do' Jungkook replied and saw the elder bringing two cans

' So' Hobi opened his drink ' Have you decided anything?'

' I have' Jungkook nodded

Hobi lowered his can...his eyes trailing over Jungkook's face ' And what's your decision Kook?'

' As you might have already seen' Jungkook started...an edge to his tone ' Taehyung...is my priority'

' Of course' Hobi nodded... taking in a sip ' Of course.. he is'

' So I think I'll get back to work with you...' Jungkook ran his finger over the rim of the can ' Can't idle around now..can I'

Hobi smiled awkwardly before nodding ' Sure...You should start coming by Monday then'

' Ok' Jungkook nodded standing up ' I should go now'

' You just came though' Hobi too stood up following the younger towards the door

' Have many things to do before I get back to work with you Hyung' Jungkook smiled.. and almost walked out when he suddenly turned around looking at the elder Where were you when my Tae needed you? You promised to be there... promised to protect him with your life!

' You alright?' Hobi asked looking at the younger who seemed to be in some deep thoughts

' Aera.... didn't she move on a bit too fast?'

' What?' Hobi frowned ' Moved on?'

' You didn't know?' Jungkook frowned ' About Aera and Minh-Soobin'

' Who Soobin?' Hobi looked dumbfounded ' What are you actually talking about Kook?'

Jungkook sighed.. understanding that Hobi had no idea about anything ' Talk with your sister...it will help you'

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Jungkook walked back into his house...his hands buried in his pockets as he walked into the living room...the low buzz of some show on the TV filling the room...

Jungkook looked at the view in front of him.... Jin had his head resting over Namjoon's lap who was oh so lovingly gazing at the other... Yoongi and Jimin were on the couch near by... engrossed in some conversations... Jungkook could clearly see the annoyed look on Jimin as Yoongi laughed his ass out...

Jungkook sighed....a part of him relieved seeing his hyungs happy....His Jin and Joon hyung would be able to love each other freely.. without loosing each other to someone else..his Yoongi hyung wouldn't have to sacrifice himself for Jungkook anymore... And Jungkook..he was no longer trapped in that golden cage of his....he was free... His eyes then fell on his Taehyung...the said boy sitting in front of the tv..busy fumbling with his phone bringing it to his ears and the next moment Jungkook's phone rang grabbing everyone's attention

' Koo' Taehyung was on his feet rushing into his arms 'Why didn't you reply to my texts? I was getting worried'

Jungkook hugged him tightly.. his nose buried into Taehyung dark mop of hair....his eyes stinging with tears when he got a whiff of lavender You remembered me...you remembered everything all this while..and there I was ready to marry someone who wasn't you. Am sorry my Estel....Your Smeraldo failed to protect you..your Smeraldo failed all his promises

' Jungkook are you crying?' Taehyung's panicked tone had everyone alarmed as he pulled back cupping Jungkook's cheeks ' Kook'

' I-' Jungkook couldn't say any further..his heart aching as the memories hit him all at ones... 'Tae'

'Jungkook' Namjoon was by his side holding onto him 'Kook what's wrong?'

Jungkook looked at him Am sorry hyung...we lost our everything just because of my stubbornness

' Did Hobi say something to you?' Yoongi asked..his voice hardening ' I swear to god I'll kill him-'

' N-no' Jungkook sniffled Don't kill anyone anymore for me hyung ' He didn't say something wrong.. just a-asked me to join back on Monday'

' Then why are you crying?' Jin asked worried

You had to see your brother die right in front of you.. if only I had stayed back ' Am just happy' to be back with you all

' Idiot' Jin smiled softly ' You scared us for a second'

' I should have known' Yoongi rolled his eyes 'Anyway Am going to the market...does anyone want-'

' Can I also come with you' Jimin asked hesitantly..his eyes glowing when Yoongi nodded

' Does anyone want something?' Yoongi asked

' Bring me some peace if you get it somewhere' Jin plopped down onto the couch looking at Jungkook' I lost mine long back'

Jungkook glared at his hyung knowing way too well that he meant him

Yoongi chuckled shaking his head 'I'll get going then'

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' Everything really went well with Hobi hyung right?' Taehyung asked wrapping his arms around Jungkook from behind who was lost in some thoughts gazing out of the window

' Yeah' Jungkook nodded turning around.. pulling Taehyung closer ' He was happy to see me'

' That's a relief ' Taehyung gave a tight lipped smile 'Joon hyung was saying.....that..y-you decided to discontinue the therapy'

' I did' Jungkook murmured...

' Oh' Taehyung nodded...he really so badly wanted to ask why..but he with held the urge.. thinking that Jungkook would tell him the reason when he is ready

You didn't change a bit A small smile bloomed on Jungkook's lips ' I stopped it because I don't need it anymore'

' Huh?'

' The dreams...they stopped' Jungkook lied...why would he need the therapy anymore when he got all the answers...may be not all but still

' They stopped?' Taehyung frowned

' Yeah and now I sleep peacefully because of my little Bambi bear '

' Shut up' Taehyung chuckled hitting lightly on the younger's chest

For how long have you been carrying around these memories inside you Tae Jungkook wanted to ask... No..not now...I am not asking him anything now

Taehyung frowned seeing the lost look on the other 'What are you thinking of?'

' Me' Jungkook smiled ' Am thinking of stopping time'

Taehyung's heart fell ' What?'

' Am thinking of stopping the time so that I can stare at you a bit longer'

' Y-you remember?' Taehyung's voice trembled

' Remember...What?' Jungkook looked confused 'Bambi...Are you alr-why are you crying? Taehyung?'

' No..no.. nothing' Taehyung sniffled ' I... don't know Kook...I.....'

' Heyy.. it's ok' Jungkook hugged him tightly 'Am here.. yeah?'

Taehyung nodded...his face buried in Jungkook's chest and fingers fisting the younger's shirt ' You are here..and that's all I need'

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' Do you know why Jimin bailed out on me the last minute?' Yoongi mumbled...the shopping bags clutched in his hands as he and Jin walked back home

' Am not sure...He said that he wasn't feeling well' Jin replied

' Oh' Yoongi nodded...

' Yoongi ah' Jin called ' Can I ask you something?'

' Yes Hyung'

' I was wondering why you suddenly started talking about Moon goddess and all' Jin looked at him ' I never heard anything like that from you'

' About that' Yoongi saw how keenly Jin was listening ' It's about Taehyung'

' Tae?'

' Yeah...he is the one who always talks about moon goddess....Even I didn't know about anything like that before him' Yoongi shrugged turning the knob as they entered their home ' We are back'

Jin wordlessly followed in... accepting the truth that no one other than him Joon and Taehyung remembers the past..His thoughts broke when he heard a loud squeal

' This is for me??' Taehyung jumped happily as Yoongi handed him a box of strawberries...A soft smile playing on Jungkook's lips who just came out of his room as he saw the excited male in front of him but his smile dropped when he heard Yoongi

' Yes' Yoongi nodded ' It was long due anyways'

Taehyung stilled...his mind rushing back to a long lost memory

' You still didn't bring me my strawberries'

' Your sweet strawberries will be here before you both leave...It's hyung's promise'

' W-what?' Taehyung breathed out

' Jin hyung told me that you asked him to bring it last day and that he forgot about it so I just brought it for you now' Yoongi blinked puzzled ' Did...I do something wrong?'

' No hyung' Taehyung mustered up a smile ' Thankyou for this'

' Anything for you kid' Yoongi winked before walking in leaving Taehyung Jin and a still unnoticed Jungkook back

Taehyung held on to the box...his heart hurting at the memories.... Why do I have to remember all of it even now! Why can't I just forget everything like them!

Jungkook saw how Jin came closer to Taehyung... slowly pulling him into his arms

' Tae' Jin ran a soothing hand over his back

' Am fine hyung' Taehyung leaned onto his chest 'It's good that they don't remember.... atleast they will be free of the pain that we are going through'

' Taehyung-'

' It's better Yoongi hyung doesn't remember anything' Taehyung cut him off ' It's better he doesn't remember how he killed my Kook'

Jungkook leaned back onto to the door..his eyes wide in horror.... and betrayal written all over his face

Jin hyung remembers?

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Heyyyy Loveliesssss

How have you beeennn

I know I haven't beeen updating for a veryyy long time noww... Really sorry I was busyy with everything

Hope you all liked the chapter even though it was a bit small

I'll update soon

Take care

Love
Luna