It was a warm mid-afternoon along the coast of Busan. The ocean was a beautiful sparkling blue, its waves turning foamy white as hits along the sandy shore.

The sound of the waves rolling into to shore calming and peaceful. It was the only sound heard for everything was silent.

Jungkook found himself standing upon the sandy beach and felt the soft sand under his feet. He wore only a white button-up shirt and white pants. His brown chestnut hair was neat and combed up to the side.

His expression was blank as he stared at the ocean before him. He did not know why he was here nor how he got here.

Slowly he turns to the left and begins to walk. He walks aimlessly for hours not knowing where he was going. Or if he was going the right way.

All he knew was that he was looking for something or someone. There was a long yearning in his heart yet he doesn't know why he felt that way.

His endless walk suddenly comes to a stop when he sees someone in the distance. Squinting his eyes he sees a woman also standing along the beach staring out at the open ocean.

He continues his walk but slowly. As he got closer he could see that she wore a long white dress with her feet also bare. Her hands were clasped behind her with her long brown hair flowing behind her cradled by the gentle wind.

She was beyond extraordinary. She was beautiful like a flower. Just as his eyes laid upon her Jungkook immediately knew she was the one he was looking for.

She catches his gaze and slowly turns to him with a smile placed on her plump lips. Jungkook's heart skips a beat at the sight with his breath knocked out of him. Her warm smile somehow fulfilled that longing in his heart. But he still couldn't understand why.

"Jungkook." He hears her say in a welcoming tone. It didn't take a heartbeat for Jungkook to respond.

"Jisun."

She giggles with her smile widening, her eyes warm and loving. Jungkook smiles along feeling light on his feet. But he was curious about one thing.

"Jisun, where are we?" He asks curiously. Jisun simply shrugs and looks around her.

"You can call it the Middle, I guess."

"The Middle?"

Jisun pokes out her bottom lip and nods before she looks back. "Yes, this place is between reality and the place all good people go. We're between life and death."

Jungkook's eyes widen, he was in between? How can that be? His eyebrow furrow together with his lips turning to a frown.

"I'm . . . dead?" He gasps.

Jisun couldn't help but laugh. Jungkook stares at her in confusion. What did he say that was funny?

"You're in between, Jungkook," she restates. "You're either alive or dead."

"How do I know that though?" He asks a bit rushed than he wanted to sound.

Jisun takes her time to answer and walks to him. Jungkook doesn't move when she was only a couple feet in front of him.

"You don't," she says simply. "You just choose."

Jungkook cocks his head, "I can choose to be alive or to die?"

"Yup!" She grins.

Jungkook thinks for a moment, he didn't realize how easy it was. He gazes at the woman in front of him and wondered if she was the same.

"Are you like me?"

Unfortunately, Jisun shakes her head with her smile faltering. "No. I'm not who you think I am."

Confusion rushes through his body as his eyes narrow. "What do you mean?"

Jisun smiles once more, "I'm an angel."

Jungkook wrinkles his nose. Each word out of Jisun's beautiful lips kept confusing him. She notices and chuckles and grasps Jungkook's hand.

"The real Jisun is back in reality. You can choose to see her or," she pulls his hand gently to her.

"You can come with me."

Jungkook purses his lips, the thought of going with her was intriguing. But memories of you began to rush through his mind, from your smile to your tears. He was torn.

Jisun's frowns at his troubled expression. "Jungkook, you can just come with me," she says softly.

"I won't hurt you as she did. I'm perfect. I'll treasure you like a rare jewel."

Jungkook nods slowly at her words. He knows if he went with her she'll do just that. He could be in a life he always dreamed of with you. He looks at the woman closely now and realizes there were no imperfections.

She was perfect and somehow that disappointed him. She looked like you but she couldn't be you.

"Come with me," she encourages with an alluring tone. She tries to pull him but Jungkook refuses to move.

He shakes his head in denial, "I'm sorry, I can't."

Jisun stares at him perplexed, her hand falls limp at her side as he lets it go.

"You see, I can't be with someone who's perfect. I want to be with a girl with imperfections. I want to be with a girl who causes me pain."

"That's absurd!" She suddenly exclaims in disbelief. "Why do you want her to hurt you?"

A warm bunny smile forms on Jungkook's lips. "Because that's how I know I truly love her."

Jisun's eyes widen in surprise, she was speechless. A warm exciting feeling blooms inside Jungkook as he realizes what he was yearning for. He was yearning for you.

"I'm sorry," he apologizes again. "I have to go back. I forgot that I need to say something."

Quickly he turns and runs to where he came from leaving the beautiful angel to stand alone. He ran as fast as he could with a grin spreading on lips.

Exhilaration pulses through him, as he realizes he wasn't ready yet. He has unfinished business to attend to.

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The darkness surrounding Jungkook began to slowly disappear. He began to see light, but it wasn't as bright as he thought. It was a soft, cream colored light.

He blinks once then twice until his vision slowly came back to him. He finds himself staring up at a white ceiling. He didn't know where he was, he didn't recognize the ceiling.

Grudgingly he turns his head to the left and notices a monitor with cords connected to it. It beeped every two seconds showing a line going up and down on the screen. There was a window behind the monitor, it was covered with a light white curtain but he could tell it was mid-morning.

The walls were light oak wood and the floor was white tile. Jungkook realizes he was in some type of hospital. With that knowledge he felt two tubes in his nostrils, he groaned at the uncomfortableness.

A soft gasp was made and Jungkook suddenly realizes he wasn't alone. He turns his head to the front and sees two men with their eyes on him.

One had grey hair while the other had natural brown. Jungkook then recognizes Jimin and Hoseok.

"You're awake!" Jimin exclaims in relief and rushes to his side. Hoseok follows to but doesn't say anything. Jungkook stares at them drowsily.

"What happened?" He croaks.

"You had a cardiac arrest," Jimin replies with a frown. "You were out for five days."

"Five--five days?" Jungkook repeats in disbelief.

Hoseok nods solemnly, "We were all scared. The doctors were saying that it was pretty severe. They had to use the defibrillator a few times."

Jungkook frowns at the thought, he was close to dying. He was relieved he got a second chance. Jungkook notices Yoongi in a corner snoozing on the sofa.

"Did you guys stay the whole time?" Jungkook rasps.

"We took shifts," Hoseok answers. "But right now we're all here. Jin and Namjoon just went to the cafeteria to get something to eat."

Jungkook nods and attempts to sit up. Jimin and Hoseok start to panic. "Ah, you shouldn't, Kook," Jimin says with his hands out. "You just woke up."

Jungkook ignores him but found it quite difficult. It wasn't because he was in pain, it was because he could only use one hand to push himself.

Confused he glances to his right and sees a woman sleeping with her head rested upon the mattress. She held Jungkook's hand like it was a lifeline. Jungkook's eyes immediately soften at the sight.

"Jisun."

You breathe in and out softly with your shoulders rising and falling in slumber. Jimin sighs as he glances at you as well.

"She's actually the only one who stayed the entire time."

Jungkook didn't respond as he continued to stare. He could see the dark bags forming under your eyes, you hair was in a messy bun, and you wore your brothers' grey sweater.

Jungkook could only imagine how exhausted you were. Mindlessly he reaches out and places his hand gently on your head.

"Why didn't she leave?" He whispers.

"She didn't want to leave you," Hoseok answers. "She was a sobbing mess when we saw her arrive at the ER with you."

"She kept saying things like it was her fault or that she was sorry." Jimin mumbles.

That struck Jungkook in the heart and he cringes. Jungkook frowns and starts to stroke your hair.

"Did something happen that night?" Jimin questions with a raised brow.

Jungkook only shrugs but doesn't respond. He still couldn't believe you stayed with him, especially after what happened. Jimin notices the look in Jungkook's eyes and frowns.

You were by his side ever since, it pained him to see you cry with the uncertainty if Jungkook would live. You care so much for him that Jimin knew you love him. That was the only explanation.

He gestures to Hoseok to wake Yoongi. He lets out a sigh, "We'll go get Namjoon and Jin."

He makes his way to the door with Hoseok following while holding up Yoongi who was grumbling non-stop curse words about being awaken.

Now, it was just Jungkook and you. There was only the sound of your soft snores in the room. Jungkook stares at you in sympathy.

"What am I going to do with you?" He whispers with a frown. Honestly, the fact you stayed for five days was extreme. Why would you do such a thing after what happened?

A soft moan emits from your lips causing Jungkook to quickly pull his hand back. He watches you slowly wake up. You lift up your head and flutter your eyelids. You look at Jungkook sleepily.

"Jungkook?" You mumble.

Jungkook strains a warm smile. "Hey."

You take a moment to process the situation as you stare at your friend. Suddenly your sleepiness leaves you and your filled with overwhelming relief. He was awake. He's okay.

"Jungkook!" You exclaim and tackle him in a hug. Tears well in your eyes and you start to cry.

You kept repeating his name leaving Jungkook speechless. Pain emits in his chest but he ignores it the best he could as he wraps his arms around you in a warm embrace.

"I--I was so scared!" You wail on to his chest as you clench his hospital shirt tightly.

Your heart was beating at an alarming rate as a mix of joy and relief pulses through you. But fear also takes control. You feared he might disappear so you hold onto him tightly.

"You were dead!" You sob. "Y-you weren't breathing when we got here! Y-your heart stopped beating!"

Jungkook's heart twinges in pain as he tightens his hold around your trembling body. Your cries were killing him, it was torture to see you like this.

"I--I never felt so alone! I . . . It's all my fault, Jungkook. This wouldn't have happen if I--!"

Jungkook quickly pulls you away from him and looks you in the eyes. "Hey, it isn't your fault. Nothing will ever be your fault."

You were a blubbering mess with your bottom lip trembling and your eyes blood red. "But--"

"No buts, Jisun. You're not at fault and never will be. Understand? I'll never blame you for this." Jungkook says as sternly as he could. It was taxing though.

You stare at him with you hiccuping every few seconds. You couldn't agree with him, you knew deep down you caused this. You were being selfish and this was the consequence for your actions.

You were just glad he was alive. Even though you were dying inside, that night is a night you'll never forget. It was a living hell and you don't want to go through that again.

You try to speak but a loud sob emerged instead. You place your head back on Jungkook's chest with your body shaking violently. Jungkook gently rubs his hand up and down your back as he hold you close.

Only your sobs were heard in the hospital room, Jungkook doesn't try to stop you. As you lay there with your face buried in his chest you could've sworn you heard small sniffles coming from him.

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