6 hours after Taehyung left

Jungkook's P.O.V

The six boys loaded up onto the train following Tae's sudden exit. A million thoughts running through all of their minds..especially Jungkook's.

What happened?
Is Taehyung okay?
Was it Bogum?
Is he leaving him?
No, Jungkook. Don't think about that right now. Think about Tae.

"Jungkook-Ah" Yoongi whispered. Trying not to wake the sleeping members around them.

"Y-yes hyung?" Jungkook was doing his best to mask his worry but let it fall when Yoongi took him in for a hug. Tears began to pour "I'm so scared h-hyung...what if h-he doesn't come b-back again.. a-after everything"

"Shh, Kook. You know as well as I do how much Tae loves you, don't doubt his words to you. Trust that whatever was urgent enough for him to leave so suddenly is nothing to do with you, Alright? For now let's just pray that Taehyung makes it home safely and we hear from him soon"

Jungkook just nods. He knows his hyung is right but he was so looking forward to having Taehyung to himself for a week, a small glimpse of what he hopes would be their future.

He decides to pull out the phone Tae left behind, hoping to find a contact number for someone in Kyoto. His heart swelled whenever he put in his guess at Tae's passcode "tk4ever"

You never changed it?

FLASHBACK - 2014

"JUNGKOOKIE!!"

"Taetae! What's up?!"

"Look, I got a new phone!" Tae flashed his new iPhone proudly

"Sweet! Did you get it all set up?!"

"Yep! Just trying to decide on a password." Tae pressed his lips together allowing his tongue to slip out slightly as he thought

"U-um... what about tk4ever?" Jungkook said quietly

"Hmm? What's that Kookie?" Taehyung looked puzzled at the youngers' suggestion

Jungkook rubbed his neck blushing "ya know, taekook4ever? I mean it's something you'll remember since we're best friends and all.." laughing uncomfortably "Yah! It's stupid I know, sorry I'm not good with passwords!"

Taehyung smiled so big at Jungkook's suggestion. He loved the idea of remembering the younger every time he unlocked his phone. "No it's perfect Kookie! I have the best password ever. It's gonna stay my password as long as we're friends, so forever!" Tae giggles flashing his boxy grin at Jungkook before returning to his new phone

END FLASHBACK

Jungkook opened the phone and smiled when he saw his name saved as "Kookie💜" he hoped Tae would find a way to contact him soon.

He knew he shouldn't be nosy but he always loved Tae's eye for photography so he decided to glance through his camera roll to pass time—yeah, that's all I'm doing. Passing time.

He felt his heart pounding at all of the selca's Tae had on his phone. One thing didn't change about the older, he loved taking pictures of himself. Suddenly while scrolling Jungkook saw a notification pop up from Daily KPop's Instagram page.

Oh my god.. Tae..
Jungkook found himself struggling to catch his breath reading the article. Wanting to punch himself for slightly thinking Taehyung had abandoned him again. Knowing how guilty Tae had been feeling about their affair, he can only imagine what is going through the older's mind right now.

Once the hyung's woke up, he filled them in and they all desperately tried to get ahold of someone that could get them in contact with Tae.

Nothing. No luck.

"Well, I guess all we can do right now is send our love and wait for Taehyungie to reach out to us." Hoseok said with a small smile.

I hope you're okay Taehyung...

•••
Two Weeks Later

Taehyung's P.O.V

"Well, Mr. Park. It looks like your husband is nearing a full recovery. Now we just wait for him to come out of his coma...hopefully that will be any day now."

"Thank you so much Doctor." Taehyung smiled as he held his husbands hand.

I'm so sorry Bogum... I don't deserve the title of being your husband... I'm so sorry. Tae muttered into the mattress as tears fell. All that Taehyung could think about in this moment is how Bogum's first night in the hospital was spent all alone while he was cuddled up happily to Jungkook. And he felt disgusting.

Remembering Jungkook reminded him of another person he didn't deserve. GOD THIS IS SUCH A FUCKING MESS! He thought as he carded his fingers roughly through his own hair.

Finished with his daily visit he decided to head home. Realizing it was about time he reached out to the guys.

Taehyung's heart felt like it would stop beating at any moment. He hasn't spoken to Jungkook in two weeks. Guilt and sadness overwhelming him to the point where all Tae has done is visit Bogum, go home and cry himself to sleep, eat a small bowl of ramen and start over again the next day. I can't do this again.

Third Person P.O.V

"H-hello?"
"Kookie..."
"Oh my god, Tae! Baby are you okay? What's going on?"

Tae's heart melted at the pet name and also at the younger's voice. He forgot how soothing just hearing Jungkook talk could be.

"M'okay... it's been intense. Bogum is in a coma but is expected to wake up soon...I don't know what's going to happen from there"

A few seconds of silence passed. Jungkook wasn't sure what Tae meant by that sentence and frankly, neither did Tae.

"I miss you.." Jungkook broke the silence
Tae started to cry and failed to muffle the sounds "I m-miss you t-too"
"Let me come see you.."
"That's not a good idea, Kookie"

Jungkook felt as if his heart was ripped out. Why doesn't he want to see me?

"Baby...."
"Kookie I don't know what's going on in my life right now...my husband is in a coma and god only knows what he will be like when he finally wakes up and I have to focus my time on him right now...that's my job, as his husband.. to take care of him"

Now Jungkook was sure he was going to die, right here and now. Tae was leaving him, again.

"W-what are you saying?"

Tae took a deep breath. He'd been thinking long and hard about this. God knows how much he loves Jungkook and wants to divorce Bogum. Unfortunately, timing was never on their side. Right now Taehyung is a married man, whose husband is in a coma. He can't run off with Jungkook no matter how much he wants too and he can't ask Jungkook to wait for him..

"I-I'm saying that I'm choosing Bogum... Kookie. I d-don't have a c-choice...i h-have to t-take care of h-"
"Like hell you don't have a choice! You can take care of him and not be his husband, Taehyung you know you don't want this." Jungkook's voice was frail and broken. He told himself he'd never beg but he will throw all of his pride as a man down the drain if it means he will get to keep Tae. "Baby... please. I'm not asking you to divorce him now. Just let me come see you, okay? Then as soon as he wakes up I'll leave and give you your space until the time is right. I love you Taehyung. I'm not losing you again. I c-can't lose you again."

Taehyung really felt like the world was playing some horrible prank on him. In fact he wished it was. He wished he would wake up one day and be back in the dorm with BTS, laughing and playing overwatch with his best friend and the person he loves most. But this is real. He is really walking away from Jungkook again. Even if it kills him, he knows he deserves this. He doesn't deserve to be loved by Jungkook. Or anyone for that matter.

"Kookie...d-don't make this harder on me than it is already"
"STOP TAE. That's exactly what you said before. Please. I really think I will d-die if I lose you again."
Both are full on sobbing into the phone.
"I'm sorry, Kookie. I have to go. You deserve someone that can give you all of them and I can't... I love you and that's why I have to leave you."
"Taehyu-"

This call has been disconnected.

On two separate sides of Asia were two broken hearts. Both longing and hurting and hating this cruel world for never allowing them what they truly want in life...each other.

•••
Jungkook's P.O.V

"Jungkook-ah"
"H-hyung..."
"Listen here shit head. God I'm so angry right now because just a week ago I was telling you guys to knock it off but damn it I just hoped I'd push Tae towards leaving him...Jungkook I know Tae is doing this out of guilt. Bogum was seriously injured while Tae was drowning in love land getting fucked senseless by you..."
Jungkook started choking at how blunt Yoongi was being
"You love him. He loves you. You're hurting. He's hurting. FUCK IT. Go get your man, Kooks. Pack your shit, we're going to Kyoto."
"W-what... s-seriously?"
"Do I ever joke, kid? Yes. We aren't going through this again and I know Taehyungie is curled in a ball crying his heart out by himself right now and the thought makes me sick.."
"You really care for him, huh hyung?" Jungkook laughs through his own tears at how soft this grumpy guy can be when it comes to Tae. Tae seemed to have that effect on everyone.
"I care for both of you fucktards, now hurry up. I'll be there in half an hour."

Jungkook immediately ran to start packing. Not caring at all what he packed because all he cared about right now was perfecting what he would say once he saw Tae. Thinking about how he just wants to grab the gorgeous male and hug him tight. Kissing those plump pink lips like there's no tomorrow and wiping away all of the tears he knows he's cried in the last two weeks. He smiled when he opened his phone to see a picture from their day in Seoul, sent to him by Jimin with a text attached. "He'll come back Jungkookie...give him time."

Nope. I'm bringing you home, baby.

A/N: blah... I'm feeling discouraged. IG. I wrote out a few draft chapters and I dunno. Not feeling motivated, feel like I'm not giving you guys good content and I just UGH.

Let me know what you're thinking maybe???

Anyways thanks for reading. Stay healthy.
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