The whole living room was drowned in a thick layer of extremely uncomfortable silence when Namjoon walked in

' What's wrong with him' Jin was on his feet in a second ' He was acting all weird...he-he seemed to be in some headspace... Namjoon ah he-'

' Relax hyung' Namjoon said tenderly ' He is fine.. Jungkook hasn't been sleeping well for somedays..as you all already know...so he was extremely tired..and along with that he is also taking painkillers..so everything just took a toll on his mind and body..he will be fine once he wake up'

Yoongi gave an unsatisfied look...he was not convinced with whatever Namjoon just told ' When will he wake up?'

' In some hours...' Namjoon shrugged ' He so badly needs some rest'

' Right' Yoongi nodded.. thinking to himself deciding to talk to Namjoon... alone..

' Who are you?'

All eyes turned towards Aera as she walked towards Taehyung who was standing silently at a corner

Taehyung raised his head...his face still pale as he stared at her.... He felt weak...and hurt...his eyes automatically filling with tears again making it more difficult to bring his voice out

' Didn't you hear' Aera crossed her arms

' That's..' Namjoon stepped forward ' Kim Taehyung... My..brother'

' Brother?' Hobi looked confused ' I never knew that you had a brother Namjoon ah'

' He is not that of a social butterfly Hoba...also he was not with me for a long time..he was staying at one of our relative's place' Namjoon explained

' I think you both should take some rest' Jimin looked at Hobi and her sister ' You guys travelled this long...'

' Ah yes...I feel so tired' Hobi agreed... clearly sensing the tension in the room

' Come with me... I'll show you the rooms' Jimin said leading the way

Aera sighed.... taking one final glance at Taehyung before following her brother out

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' Joon' Yoongi rushed behind him ' Jungkook...did he tell you about his dreams?'

Namjoon raised a brow..' Yeah...he did'

' Don't take me wrong...I already know about his dreams..he had told me about them before' Yoongi mumbled ' I just wanted to ask you something... please answer me honestly...am counting on you'

' You can trust me' Namjoon said assuringly

' Does his dreams mean anything?' Yoongi asked

' As in?'

' I read somewhere... about past life' Yoongi hesitated 'I...Is it something.. like that? Those dreams...are those about his past life?'

Yoongi groaned seeing the small smile on Namjoon's face ' Ok I know am not making sense..but it's just all those just doesn't make sense otherwise... Who even dreams of abandoned castles and banquets...I mean who gets a dream of them getting killed in their own dreams that too in some fancy ass clothes as if we were in the monarchial rule some 5 centuries ago-'

'Yoongi' Namjoon stopped him... his voice turning into confusion ' He saw himself getting killed?'

' Yes'

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It was already evening when Jungkook woke up... Namjoon and Jin had visited him once to check up on him..and asking him to rest more..

After they left Jungkook sat up.. leaning back on to the headboard...his mind filling with many unanswered questions... But the pain in Taehyung's eyes seemed to shadow out rest of his thoughts

He was still deep in the mess that his mind was when the door to his room opened after a knock... His charcoal orbs expectantly turning towards it to see Taehyung but

' Oh god Jungkook' Aera walked in... relief spread over her face ' I was so scared'

Jungkook was dead sure that his disappointment was evident on his face when he heard Hobi who also followed Aera in

' Were you expecting someone else Kook?' Hobi asked

' No' Jungkook forced out a smile ' How are you hyung'

' Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?'Hobi smiled ' You really scared us kid'

' Yes Jungkook' Aera sat beside him on the bed... ' You were having a panic attack and no one could calm you down...not even Jin oppa...and finally that farm boy..what was his name..Taeyeon? He came to help'

' He is not a farm boy!' Jungkook hissed at his own tone.. he saw the way Hobi looked at him ' I mean..he is Namjoon hyung's brother.. Kim Taehyung...'

' I know he is Joonie oppa's brother after talking to him...' Aera said evidently disinterested ' When I first saw him I thought he was someone who was supposed to take care of the farmhouse'

' He just get dressed like that when he is in the garden or stables' Jungkook said..not knowing that his tone was getting bitter by the second ' You can't just judge anyone based on that...also what's wrong if he was just a farm boy...he is a human!'

' You are over reacting Jungkoo-'

' I.AM.NOT!'

' I'll be outside' Hobi interrupted frowning as he walked towards the door... closing it behind him..but not before throwing a concerned glance at his sister

' Ok am sorry for judging him by his looks' Aera apologized 'But why are you getting angry Kookie...you never got angry at me'

' I-' Jungkook sighed ' Why are you here?'

' Hoseokie oppa told me about your accident and I just wanted to see you...I was worried... Should I have waited for you to be back home?' Aera asked looking like a lost child making Jungkook feel guilty for the way he reacted

' Aera' He took her hands into his own ' There is something that I need to tell you..but I don't know how you will react'

'Are you ok?' Aera asked worried as her one hand cupped his cheeks ' Jungkook....you can tell me anything...am your best friend before anything else.. you can trust me'

Jungkook smiled looking at the girl as she gave his hand a supportive squeeze.. smiling back at him...her hand still on his cheeks

The sound of someone clearing their throat caught the couple's attention making them look towards the door
The smile that bloomed on Jungkook's lips on seeing him was quick to wither away at the pained expression on Taehyung's face whose eyes were on Aera's hand on his cheek

' Oh Taehyung shi' Aera stood up looking at Taehyung who was awkwardly standing by the door

' I..am sorry if I came at the wrong time' Taehyung said.. looking down at the tray in his hands ' Namjoon hyung wanted me to give Ko-Jungkook his medicine'

' Oh it's fine..' Aera said ' We didn't see you there... didn't hear you knocking'

' Ah... about that..am sorry..Am not used to knocking when I come here...' Taehyung bowed slightly ' I'll keep that in mind the next time'

' You don't have to' Jungkook finally opened his mouth ' You don't have to knock Taehyung...we have talked about this before too'

' Jungkookie..' Aera called softly ' I think he should.. since I am also here...with you'

Taehyung bit his tongue so harshly that he could feel the metallic taste in his mouth...At this point he just wanted to keep the medicine somewhere and go

' It's not like you will be staying in my room though' Jungkook tilted his head ' Anyway...Come inside hyung'

Taehyung walked in keeping the tray on the side table ' Mr Song will be calling you both when it's time for dinner'

' Thankyou' Aera gave a tight-lipped smile

Taehyung could feel Jungkook burning holes in his head with the way he is staring but he is not strong enough to look at those eyes...He almost reached the door...all ready to run off when

' Bambi'

That's it! There goes Taehyung's heart...his eyes brimming with tears which he blinked off before turning around

' Won't you stay?' Jungkook asked expectantly.. helplessness crawling up his chest

' I have some work left to do pretty boy' Taehyung tired to give his best smile ' Have the medicine'

Jungkook swallowed the lump in his throat... nodding to himself as Aera handed him over the medicine and water

' Do you remember what happened outside Kookie?' Aera asked

' No..' Jungkook gave back the glass ' Jin hyung was here sometime ago..he just said that I was mumbling something incoherent...and almost fainted...'

' Oh'

' Why?'

' Nothing..' Aera smiled ' You should rest... See you at dinner'

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The dinner table was filled with an awkward silence than with the variety of food Mr Song had prepared....

Jimin glanced at everyone before deciding that it's enough as he concluded to break the silence

' So Aera' Jimin started ' Since I am your and Jungkook's new friend..am I invited to the wedding?'

Yoongi snapped his head towards Jimin who was smiling like an angel...while Taehyung totally froze at his place beside them

' Ofcourse Jimin...' Aera smiled widely 'You should definitely be there...you can meet many more of my friends..may be make a new friend too'

' He has enough friends to meet and talk' Taehyung blurted out causing everyone to turn towards him...his eyes going wide at his blunter ' I mean..he just goes around making friends that he has a lot of friends already and now you are one among them... isn't that great?'

Jungkook..even though in a miserable spot... wanted to laugh at the elder's panicked ramble

' Yeah..sure' Aera nodded going back to her food.. rolling her eyes

' So Hoba...did the preparations start?' Namjoon asked

' We are planning...' Hobi said taking a bite of his food ' We were thinking to hold the wedding on the very next day as the engagement....what do you say Jin hyung..'

' Am fine with it' Jin said stealing a quick glance at Taehyung who never once looked up from his food

' Yoongs...what about you?' Hobi asked

' As far as Kook is ready...' Yoongi shrugged

' Since you and Jin hyung are fine am sure Jungkook doesn't have any objections' Hobi exclaimed happily ' We can discuss the further preparations-'

All the voices faded out for Taehyung as Hobi kept forward his ideas about Jungkook and Aera's wedding.
He took in a shaky breath...as he stood up grabbing everyone's attention

' I'll be off to my room...am feeling a bit tired' Taehyung said looking at everyone except Jungkook

' But you didn't eat anything' Jungkook's voice made Taehyung unconsciously look at him ' You were just playing with your fork all along hyung'

Taehyung looked down at his plate... realization settling in that he didn't even took a single bite...

' Taehyung' Jin called ' Are you ok?'

' I am fine hyung' Taehyung said... slowing turning back to Jungkook... giving the most beautiful smile Jungkook has ever seen on his face ' Plan with them properly Jungkookie...you need to make your wedding a memorable day... Now please excuse me..I need to rest'

' He is so beautiful' Hobi suddenly said making the already silent room..sink into another dimension of silence ' You did wrong by hiding him all along Namjoon ah'

Jungkook gritted his teeth...his chopsticks falling back with a loud noise startling everyone.. especially Hobi who blinked

' Are you ok?' Aera asked

' My..head hurts' Jungkook lied

' I'll take you to your room' Aera almost stood up when Jungkook stopped him

' Am fine...I just need some sleep' Jungkook stood up 'Good night everyone'

' This is not good' Yoongi whispered while the rest of them fell into another conversation

' It is not' Jimin sighed looking at the path Jungkook just took

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' Pretty boy'

' Jimin hyung?' Jungkook looked at him before turning back... leaning onto the tree....his eyes fixed on to the lake 'What are you doing here?'

' I can ask you the same' Jimin said sitting beside him
' All are inside.. planning a grand wedding and the groom is here.. sitting under the tree lost in himself as if he is in love with someone else..'

Jungkook stilled... swallowing hard as he looked at Jimin ' 'What are you saying hyung?I just needed some space...Was a bit out of it'

' As you say.. just know that we all are here for you' Jimin nodded ' Also..just talk to your Jin hyung.. you haven't uttered a single word to that man after he got angry with Tae...'

Jungkook sighed...' Taehyung didn't do anything yet hyung yelled at him'

' He was scared' Jimin shrugged ' More than anyone else..you know how your lives were....'

' I know' Jungkook closed his eyes... ' I don't want to mess anything up..I-'

' Jungkook ah' Jimin stood up ' This very moment is all you have to call your own... once it passes..it won't be back...So if you have anything in mind which you feel like you need to do..then do it without a second thought...will see the rest when it's time'

' It's not like am scared' Jungkook helplessly looked at the elder ' I- you won't understand'

' Trust me no one can understand you more than me now' Jimin sounded vulnerable ' I once failed waiting for god knows what....I lost the one I love...but life is a bitch Kook...you rarely get a second chance...and when you see one..grab it'

Jungkook frowned hearing that..' What if it's just me...what if it's just the words betraying my mind?'

'Words can betray you but...eyes Jungkook ah...they never lie'

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The walk to the garden was lonely....as always... He sighed to himself.. unclipping the long cloak and scabbard..throwing it to the side as he stepped onto the grass...

He looked up at the glowing moon peeking out from behind the clouds...he closed his eyes.... sighing to himself... feeling in the cool night breeze when he heard a thud just behind him..and before he could turn around a sword was in front of his neck... close to his skin with his back pressed against a hard chest

' What are you upto?' He asked smirking...his body leaning onto the one behind him

' Is this how you will be reacting when your enemy attacks you your highness' The deep voice reverberated against his back ' They will easily win my prince'

' Attacking me from the back and expecting me to win? Such a filthy move and so wise words...That's so very of you Kim' The prince chuckled raising his hand.. wrapping his fingers around the other's wrist and in a swift movement turning around...with them now staring eye to eye..and the sword in between them... hiding half the face of the one in front of him...His long bright blue locks falling over his forehead and the brown orbs staring at his soul making the prince forget all about his surroundings...

' Look at you..' The prince murmured ' Seducing a prince in the middle of a battle?'

' If me barely breathing is looking like seduction to you' A mischievous glint shone in those warm brown orbs ' Then it's just you being desperate for me my Prince'

' Since you are being so confident about that' The prince gripped onto the hilt of the sword..' Why don't you just end my desperation?'

He pulled the sword out of the other's hold only for him to turn around and running...his soulful giggles sounding like heaven to the prince who just laughed throwing the sword down

' You have to work on improving your concentration my lord' He called out making the prince roll his eyes and run behind him through the dark corridor

' Why don't you just come and teach me that' The Prince called out...his cheeks aching with the wide smile as he looked around ' Where are you now? Come out'

But to his dismay he got no answer..the giggles were no longer heard.. leaving the prince in the sheer darkness of the cold corridors

' Where are you' The prince's smile dropped..his heart beats picking up ' Enough of the game...come out hyung'

' Jungkookie'

Jungkook turned around... relief washing over him at the sight of the other's silhouette

' Why do you do this to me hyung' He asked opening his arms for the elder to walk in ' You know I get scared when you are out of my sight'

' Am sorry' Tears brimmed in those beautiful pair of eyes...

' Hyung?' Jungkook frowned as the elder stopped right in front of him ' What happene-'

The elder's steps faltered as he fell into Jungkook's arms...the Prince's soul leaving his body when his eyes fell on to the sword sticking out..half buried into the elder's back

' Hyung?' Jungkook's breathy voice called....his arms wrapping around the elder as he fell on his knees holding him in his arms not knowing what to do. 'Who-oh goddess...hyung'

' J-Jungkook' He called... blood oozing out of his mouth

' Hyung n-no... please..stay'  Jungkook cried miserably

' I l-love you my s-smeraldo' His hands sliped down from Jungkook's shoulder...as his eyes closed

' Hyung!!' Jungkook screamed sobbing 'No-Taehyung!'

' Taehyung!'

Jungkook sat up...sweat covering his forehead and heart beating out of his chest...He scrambled out of the bed... fumbling with the door handle before opening it rushing out into the living from where he could hear the very familiar deep voice

' Taehyung!'

' You woke up-' Taehyung stood up only to stumble back as Jungkook threw himself into his arms.. hugging him with his face buried in his neck

' Tae' He breathed out ' I was so scared'

Taehyung awkwardly stood there...his hand raised mid air...he could feel Jungkook's strong heart beats against his own chest ' Are you ok?'

' Hyung' Jungkook nuzzled closer.. hiding in his neck

' I am here' Taehyung said softly and that's when he saw the way Aera was looking.. He felt a shiver down his spine...his gut churning as he tried to push him away but Jungkook just hugged him closer

' Don't leave me...I was so scared...the sword...blood..I thought I lost you'

' Blood?' Taehyung's eyes widened as he forcefully pulled back from the hug.. looking at Jungkook who now looked like he just came back to his senses

' What blood?' Jin who was silent..stood up

' I-' Jungkook looked around... looking confused when he saw everyone including Namjoon and Jimin. He then looked back at Taehyung whose eyes held something which he couldn't quite decipher

' Jungkook' Taehyung called again....' What were you talking about?'

' I think...' Jungkook bit his lips ' I think I saw a bad dream...I-Am sorry.. I'll just go freshen up and come'
So saying he walked out of the kitchen leaving everyone worried

' What was that?' Aera asked ' Why was he behaving like that?'

' He just had a nightmare' Jimin reminded...'He might have got scared'

' Then why was he telling Taehyung that he thought he almost lost him?' Aera's tone turned bitter

'That's what you are concerned of?' Yoongi snapped 'Jungkook is having a hard time dealing with his stupid dreams..he is still healing from his wounds..give him a damn break!'

' Yoongs' Jin called alarmed as Yoongi stormed out of the room

' I'll see him' Jimin said following out

' Aera..sorry...he is just worried' Jin apologized

' It's fine Jin hyung' Hobi voiced out...' I can understand how hard it's for all of you...'

' You were saying right that you want to take a look around..wanna go now?' Namjoon asked suddenly

' Oh sure I'd love to' Hobi smiled standing up ' You guys also come'

' Yeah' Jin nodded as the trio walked out leaving just Taehyung and Aera back

' Taehyung' Aera called ' I love him'

' I know' Taehyung nodded ' He told me'

' He did?' Aera asked visibly shocked

' Yeah' Taehyung shrugged

' That's..better' Aera nodded to herself ' Anyway...I just wanted to remind you that me and my Jungkookie are going to be married in less that three weeks...You know that right?'

' I know'

' So you better stay away' Aera spat ' I have seen the way you look at him as if you...you love him or something...'

' There is nothing like that Aera shi' Taehyung sighed 'Jungkook is just a friend to me....and I can assure you..no problem will arise in the path of your wedding'

Aera looked at him for a second longer before rolling her eyes walking away as Taehyung plopped down onto the couch...his hands pressing over his lips suppressing his sobs

Why can't I have you even in this life Koo... I love you

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