"You're not a villain. You're human who just tried to shield yourself from this world. A thorn to protect it's delicate rose from being plucked and trampled on. You're not bad, Jungkook. If you were, you wouldn't have thought twice to pull that trigger or snap my neck in half," Taehyung continued, voice hoarse.

Jungkook refused to meet his eyes.

"I messed up so bad, Kookie."

At the nickname, the younger looked up, eyes glossy.

"I'm so sorry I hurt you just like everyone else did. I'm so sorry I labelled you as a villain without asking you why. I'm sorry I was selfish and didn't take your feelings into consideration. I'm sorry I left you."

The tears poured freely down Jungkook's cheeks and this time he didn't try to hide them. Hearing those words being said out loud to him, the same words that played over and over in his head, in a weird way caused pain and relief at the same time.

To be continued