Forty one

He felt a tap on his shoulder causing him to rouse from his sleep. He and Hoseok had spent the night together much to Yoongi's annoyance but they really needed to bond after such a long time being apart. Besides, it was Hoseok's suggestion so Yoongi just had to hold in his jealousy. When he opened his eyes, he saw Hoseok staring at him.

"You've got to get ready!"

Jimin yawned. "For what?"

"Don't you want to meet Taehyung? Today is going to be your last opportunity"

Jimin's eyes grew big and round. He was about to jump out from the bed when he froze upon laying eyes on Jin and Namjoon smiling nervously at him.

"What the hell are you two doing here?"

They looked at each other before Namjoon spoke up.

"We heard you are going to see Taehyung today. We want to come along with you"

"For emotional support" Jin added.

Emotional support?

Namjoon suddenly received a call and when it ended, he looked worried.

"I'm sorry to say this but i just received information that Taehyung's flight will be leaving in the next two hours. He'll be holding his final exhibition in about..."

He looked at his wrist watch. "Thirty minutes"

Jimin finally jumped out from bed adrenaline pumping through his veins.

"How long will it take before i reach the gallery?"

"Probably twenty minutes" Namjoon answered.

"I need to be there on time"

He started running helter skelter, up and down, washing his face and mouth, trying his possible best to look presentable.

"But Jimin, what are you going to say to him when you meet him?" Jin asked.

Jimin stopped what he was doing and stared into nothingness with a far away smile on his lips.

"I'm simply going to say; Kim Taehyung, do you remember me? The me who loves you?"

Everyone gasped looking at each other with total confusion.

"Wait a minute! You love Taehyung?" Hoseok blurted out.

Jin laughed. " How? When?"

Jimin sighed. "None of you will understand so there's no need explaining anything to you guys. All i can tell you is that it happened in a world much like this one, a world where i was able to right some wrongs and rediscover the path to the destiny i had missed out on"

They still looked confused so Jimin just laughed. "Another thing you have to know is that i love Taehyung. Don't ask me how. Just know that i do and i really hope he still loves me too"

Hoseok stared at his friend. He didn't know what to do or how to think but he could feel his friend's genuineness. The look in his eyes said he was speaking the truth but he was at a loss. However, he had no other option than to believe him.

"I don't know Jimin. Don't you think it's already too late to begin feeling anything for Taehyung now?"

Jimin sighed. "It might be too late but i really have to try"

Hoseok smiled "Then you really have to get going because there's no time"

Jimin rushed his dressing quickly but time was passing. They all left for the living room where Yoongi was bent over a bowl of food. He looked up at them.

"Where are you guys going in a rush?"

"Babe i need you to do me a favor" Hoseok said and Yoongi looked attentive.

"Can you take Jimin to Seoul arts gallery in your bike?"

Yoongi was surprised. "Why?"

Jimin stepped forward. "I need to meet Taehyung. He'll be going back to America soon and i really have to meet him before he goes but there's no time so I'm hoping i could get there faster with your bike"

Yoongi seemed thoughtful for a while before he dropped the spoon he was holding and got up.

"Okay, I'll help"

Hoseok squealed excitedly wrapping his arms around Yoongi and kissing his cheek.

"Thanks babe" he whispered while Yoongi nodded looking red faced. All these years together and he still gets like this because of Hoseok.

Hoseok turned to Jimin. "We'll be right behind you"

He suddenly sighed. "I'm really shocked. I don't know what must have happened to make you change your mind and open up your heart to Taehyung. However, i hope he gets to see your sincerity and perhaps your story will change"

Jimin lowered his head sadly. "I hope so"

They finally left the house. Jimin left with Yoongi in his bike while the others followed with Namjoon's car. As the winds swept past them, Jimin couldn't help but remember how familiar this scene was with the one in the time line when he was rushing like a mad man to the airport to stop Taehyung from leaving him. The result had been a success. However, would this experience be the same or was he going to suffer immense heartbreak.

"You like Taehyung?" Yoongi shouted over the roaring winds.

"I do!"

"I was always aware of your mighty crush on Jungkook. I'm sorry i was part of those who joined him to humiliate you in college. I was unfair to you"

"It's okay. It's all in the past now"

Yoongi just nodded and zipped his lips. The ride was fast because they finally arrived at the art gallery in record time. As he stepped down, his heart began to beat faster. He stood rooted to the spot as he gazed up at the tall building.

"Good luck" Yoongi said as he watched him slowly enter into the building. How was he going to proceed? Would he have to find Taehyung? How would he begin the conversation. He was too nervous but one thing he knew was that he wanted to see him again. It felt like forever since he last saw him.

He slowly stepped into the hall where the exhibition was taking place. Thankfully, the person he was looking for was right there standing in front of a crowd of people mixed with reporters and journalists.

He didn't know when a smile formed on his lips at the sight of Taehyung dressed in an expensive suit looking older but more handsome than ever. The smile on his face mesmerized and dazzled everyone. Jimin slowly walked towards the crowd, eyes fixed solely on Taehyung as the latter spoke

"I want to appreciate everyone for coming to my last exhibition. This is my final day in Korea and unfortunately might be my last"

Everyone groaned.

"But don't worry, I'll find a way to return again"

The crowd clapped their hands while Taehyung continued.

"Now, I'm sure you all must be waiting for the last painting i shall exhibit today"

He suddenly had a pained look in his eyes as he gulped. "This painting is very dear to my heart. It took years before i decided to display it. It is my most treasured piece and it's a painting that comes from the innermost part of my heart"

A tear fell from his eyes but he quickly wiped it off and took a deep breath "This is the first time I'm going to be showing my heart to the world"

Now, even Jimin was curious about this painting. He watched with rapt attention as two female staffs wheeled the huge covered painting to the center of the hall for everyone to see. Taehyung bopped his head as a signal to begin so one of the staff drew away the cloth covering the painting and everyone hung their breath at what they saw.

It was like time stood still when Jimin laid his eyes on it. It was like a strong chill crept up all over his body. He could definitely recognize that straight nose and full smiling lips. Even those soulful brown eyes slightly hidden under a lock of fading blonde hair. The chin placed seductively over two pair of fair arms showcasing pale white flesh that glistened under the sun.

Jimin could recognize all those things because that image on that canvas was his own. It was him from the timeline. This was the finished painting Taehyung had promised to make from that sketch he drew of him the day they became an official couple. His heart was racing. Tears blinded his vision. If Taehyung made this painting, then it could only mean one thing. He couldn't believe it.

"Taehyung!" he shouted desperately.

Everyone turned to look at where the voice came from including Taehyung whose face was clearly full of shock at seeing him but Jimin didn't care. Now that he knew his Taehyung remembered him, he didn't care about anything anymore. He started running towards him desperate to touch him again while the crowd started to put two and two together on seeing the resemblance of this strange man running towards the artist and the painting on the canvas .

Taehyung's eyes was wide open when Jimin jumped into his arms wrapping his arms and legs around him crying sorrowfully. He was so emotional, he couldn't stop.

"Jimin? What's going on? What are you doing here?" Taehyung whispered trying hard to resist the other man but Jimin wrapped his arms and legs tighter around him letting his tears fall on Taehyung's expensive suit.

"You remember me Tae" he cried. "You remember me"

Taehyung suddenly froze, his hands dropping to his side.

"Who are you?" he whispered.

Jimin turned his face to him. "It's me. The Jimin who loves you. I told you to come get me in ten years and you really did"

Something shifted in Taehyung's eyes.

"Jimin? My Jimin is it really you?" He said with glistening eyes.

"Yes Taehyung, it's me. I'm the one who is crazy and deeply in love with you"

Taehyung began to pant as his face broke into a huge smile nodding his head repeatedly as his own tears began to roll down uncontrollably from his eyes.

"It's you Jiminah, it's you. I can't believe it. I thought it was all a dream. I thought i had been deceiving myself this whole time but it's really you. You're right here"

He looked so happy yet sad at the same time as he hugged Jimin closer. Suddenly, they began to hear applause around them. Jimin jumped from Taehyung's arms and placed his head on his chest. Now, he was home. They didn't see anyone or notice the cameras flashing at them. All of that didn't matter. What mattered was that miraculously, they where able to find their way back to each other again. Later, Jimin was going to ask Taehyung how he was able to remember him but for now, he was going to enjoy every single moment with him. He was never letting go again.

Meanwhile, few meters away, Namjoon, Jin, Hoseok and Yoongi looked at the scene with mixed emotion.

"I can't believe what I'm seeing. Is this a dream or what?" Hoseok muttered. He even rubbed his two eyes to be sure he was seeing clearly.

Jin shook his head "They look like a couple that have been together for a long time but we all know Jimin didn't love Taehyung. I'm confused. When did they start being like that"

He gestured towards them cuddling without a care in the world while in the center of the huge crowd.

"Something happened between them for sure. The thing is we don't know what that is and we might never know but what's important right now is that they finally found each other. They are happy and that's more than enough"

They all nodded their heads. It seemed the happiness between the reunited lovers was really more than enough for them.

Wow! One last chapter to go. Love you guys ❤❤❤💜💜

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