Jungkook drove carefully through the rain-soaked streets, the windshield wipers working overtime. The drive was short, but the rain made it feel longer. They finally arrived at Jungkook's apartment building, a warm, welcoming sight against the stormy backdrop.

"Come on, let's get inside," Jungkook said, grabbing an umbrella from the backseat. He opened it and held it over Saanvi as they hurried to the entrance.

Inside, the warmth of the apartment was a relief. "You can use the bathroom to change. I'll get you some dry clothes," Jungkook said, leading her to his room. He handed her a pair of his sweatpants and a hoodie. "These might be a bit big, but they'll keep you warm."

"Thank you, Jungkook," Saanvi said, her teeth chattering slightly. She went into the bathroom to change while Jungkook quickly changed into dry clothes in his room.

When Saanvi came out, she looked cosy in Jungkook's oversized clothes, her hair still damp but her face much warmer. "Feeling better?" Jungkook asked, a concerned look on his face.

"Much better, thank you," Saanvi replied with a grateful smile. They settled on the couch, and Jungkook made some hot chocolate to help warm them up further.

Jungkook brought a soft, warm blanket for Saanvi, carefully draping it around her shoulders. Concern etched his face as he asked, "Do you want me to cook something? Are you feeling hungry?"

Saanvi nodded weakly, grateful for the comforting warmth of the blanket. "Yes, let's make something," she replied softly.

"Stay here by the heater, it'll help you feel better. I'll whip up some noodles," Jungkook suggested, his voice gentle yet determined. With that, he hurried off to the kitchen.

In the cosy kitchen, the aroma of cooking noodles filled the air as Jungkook busied himself with the preparation.

A short while later, carrying a steaming bowl of noodles, Jungkook returned to find Saanvi curled up on the couch. The blanket enveloped her, but she was shivering despite its warmth, her arms tightly wrapped around herself.

"Saanvi... Saanvi, are you okay?" Jungkook's voice was filled with concern as he gently placed the bowl on the nearby table and knelt beside her. He reached out to touch her forehead, feeling the heat radiating from her skin.

Saanvi was feverish and fell asleep. Jungkook, worried about her condition, gently lifted her into his arms in a bridal carry and carefully laid her on the bed. He covered her with the blanket before checking her temperature with a thermometer. It confirmed her fever was high.

Acting swiftly, he fetched a bowl filled with ice water and a soft towel. He dipped the towel into the cold water, wringing out excess moisture before gently wiping Saanvi's face and limbs. Then, he soaked the towel again and placed it coolly on her forehead.

Jungkook hovered anxiously by her side, his heart heavy with concern as he monitored Saanvi's response to the cooling treatment.

For half an hour, Jungkook diligently administered the cooling treatment, but Saanvi's fever showed no signs of abating. Concern deepened in his eyes as he fetched fever medication from the medicine box. Gently lifting Saanvi, who was unresponsive and barely conscious due to the fever, he supported her as best as he could, ensuring she swallowed the medicine with water.

After confirming Saanvi had managed to swallow the medicine, Jungkook laid her back down and resumed the cooling treatment. Two hours later, Jungkook's eyes fluttered open. He found himself sitting beside the bed, having dozed off with his head resting on the table. Checking on Saanvi, he gently touched her forehead and felt it was now at a normal temperature. To be certain, he used the thermometer again, confirming that her fever had completely subsided and her body temperature was back to normal.

Relief flooded through him as he realized Saanvi was finally out of danger. Seeing her peacefully asleep, Jungkook carefully tucked her in with the blanket, closed the bedroom door, and quietly retired to the guest room himself, where he, too, fell asleep, exhausted but relieved that Saanvi was now resting comfortably.

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Y/n and Saanvi had planned a day of exploration while BTS remained dedicated to their rigorous practice schedule. Jungkook, eager to spend time with Saanvi outside of their hectic routines, was disappointed that he couldn't join them due to prior commitments. Y/n graciously stepped in and took Saanvi out for a day of sightseeing around Seoul's vibrant neighbourhoods and scenic spots.

As the afternoon descended, the members decided to take a well-deserved break. They lounged on the couch, enjoying a moment of relaxation as lunch was ordered in. Jungkook, sitting quietly with his phone in hand, absentmindedly swiped through news updates. Suddenly, a breaking news alert flashed across the screen - there had been a serious accident on Banpo Bridge. A truck's brakes had malfunctioned, causing it to collide with a small car carrying two passengers, both of whom were critically injured in the impact.

The report indicated that emergency responders had swiftly transferred the injured girls to Seoul National University Hospital.

Upon seeing the news, Jungkook's reaction was immediate and visceral. A gut-wrenching scream tore from his throat as the car shown on the screen was identical to Y/n's. "No, no, no! This can't be happening!" he cried out, his voice breaking with desperation. Tears streamed down his cheeks
uncontrollably, his hands shaking as he clutched his phone. The rest of the BTS members, initially frozen in shock, quickly gathered around Jungkook, their faces pale with fear and disbelief.

Taehyung's knees gave way, and he sank to the floor, sobbing uncontrollably. "No, please no," he whispered, his voice barely audible between his sobs. The usually composed members were now gripped by an overwhelming panic, their minds struggling to process the horrifying news. Jimin and Jin exchanged a glance, their eyes wide with fear, while Suga stood paralyzed, his heart pounding.

RM, the pillar of strength for the group, took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart. "We need to go to the hospital and check," he said with as much calm as he could muster, though his voice wavered. They sprang into action, splitting into two cars, each member grappling with their own whirlwind of emotions.

Jungkook drove the first car at breakneck speed, his grip on the steering wheel so tight that his knuckles turned white. His eyes, filled with tears, darted between the road and the image of the crashed car that replayed in his mind. "Please, Y/n, Saanvi, please be safe," he repeated, his voice a choked whisper, his tears blurring his vision. Suga, sitting beside him, tried to offer solace. "Jungkook, let me drive," he urged gently, but Jungkook shook his head vehemently, his fear and desperation driving him forward.

In the second car, J-Hope's usually steady hands trembled as he navigated through the bustling traffic. Taehyung, beside him, was a mess of tears and anxiety. "Hyung, they'll be okay, right?" he asked RM, his voice breaking, his eyes searching for reassurance. RM, sitting in the back, tried to keep his voice steady, though his own heart was heavy with dread. "They'll be okay, Taehyung. We have to believe that," he said, trying to convince himself as much as Taehyung.

The atmosphere in both cars was thick with tension and unspoken fear. Jin, sitting beside RM, clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms as he fought back tears. Jimin, usually the group's source of warmth, sat silently, his face pale and his eyes glistening with unshed tears. Their hearts pounded with every passing second, the fear of the unknown gnawing at them.

Taehyung and Jungkook, in their respective cars, echoed the same desperate plea. "If anything happens to them, I can't live without her," they repeated, their voices trembling with raw emotion.

Reaching the hospital, they all rushed to the reception. RM, with a trembling voice, inquired, "A car accident just brought in two injured girls. We are their friends."

"Let me check, sir," the receptionist replied, and after a few moments, she said, "Both girls are in the emergency room. One girl has passed away, and the other is unconscious." She provided the room numbers.

Hearing this, everyone's faces turned ashen. Tears streamed down their cheeks. "No, no, this can't be true. I know both will be fine. My Saanvi and Y/n are strong; nothing can happen to them," Jungkook said through his tears, trying to force a hopeful smile. Taehyung, overwhelmed, fainted on the spot.

RM quickly addressed the situation, "Jungkook, you go check the rooms. I'll take care of Taehyung." RM splashed water on Taehyung's face, bringing him back to consciousness. As Taehyung awoke, he clung to RM, sobbing uncontrollably. "Taehyung, everything will be okay. Let's go check on them first," RM reassured him, patting his back gently.

Meanwhile, Jungkook ran to the first room. There, he found Y/n lying unconscious, connected to various machines, their beeping sounds driving him nearly mad. He grabbed her hand, tears streaming down his face. "Y-Y/n... please open your eyes. Please, Y/n..."

A nurse approached him and politely said, "Sir, her treatment is ongoing. Please wait outside."

"Where is S-Saanvi... the other girl..." he stammered, barely able to speak.

"She is dead, sir. Her body is in the next room," the nurse informed him.

In a burst of rage and denial, Jungkook shouted, "ARE YOU DUMB? DO YOU WANT TO DIE? HOW DARE YOU SAY SHE's DEAD? SHE CAN'T... SHE CAN'T LEAVE ME, UNDERSTAND!" His anger flared uncontrollably.

At that moment, RM intervened, pulling Jungkook away from the room. "Jungkook, calm down. Let's check the next room," RM urged, trying to keep him grounded.

"No, hyung, I'm not going to that room. I know Saanvi is fine. She'll be here any moment. Just wait," Jungkook said, wiping his tears, and forcing a painful smile.

Seeing Jungkook and Taehyung in such a state, the rest of the members couldn't hold back their tears.

RM approached Jungkook and hugged him tightly, trying to lend him some strength. Jungkook broke down again, sobbing uncontrollably. "Calm down, Kook. Everything will be okay. Let's just go to the room and see," RM said, soothingly patting his back.

After some coaxing, RM managed to get Jungkook to follow him, and they all entered the room together. Inside, a lifeless body lay covered with a white cloth. The sight sent shivers down everyone's spine.

Jungkook, using what little energy he had left, stumbled forward, his hands trembling as he slowly lifted the cloth. As Saanvi's face came into view, Jungkook collapsed to the floor with a thud. "Nooooo... this can't be happening!" he screamed, his voice filled with agony. The other members stood there, tears streaming down their faces.

Jungkook grasped Saanvi's cold, stiff hand, tears falling onto it. "No, Saanvi, you can't leave like this... please, Saanvi, please open your eyes," he cried, shaking her gently. "Saanvi, see, everyone is here. Please, open your eyes. Everyone is crying; please, Saanvi." He continued to plead, his voice breaking. "Don't do this prank, please. Y-Y/n... your friend is unconscious. She's in pain, she needs you. Get up, please."

Jungkook's cries grew more desperate. "You said Y/n was the most important to you, then how can you leave her in this condition? Please, Saanvi, get up. Please." His voice was filled with unimaginable sorrow as he begged her to wake up.

Hobi approached and pulled Jungkook into a tight embrace. "Enough, Kook. Calm down," Hobi said, holding him even tighter as Jungkook continued to sob.

"Hyung, tell her to get up. She can't be so heartless, watching us all cry like this," Jungkook said, his words muffled against Hobi's shoulder. Hearing this, Hobi, too, began to cry.

Jungkook turned back towards Saanvi, taking her cold hand in his. "Saanvi, please wake up. We still have so much time to spend together, so many memories to create, and a future to build. And the most important thing, Saanvi, I haven't even told you yet... I love you. I love you so much, Saanvi. Please, wake up," he sobbed, his heart shattering as he spoke.

With that, Jungkook broke down completely, his sobs filling the room. The other members watched, their own hearts breaking at the sight of Jungkook's pain. Their tears fell silently as they grieved, hoping for a miracle that would never come.

"Grief is the price we pay for love, a testament to how deeply we care."

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While writing this chapter I was on the verge of tearing up. But somehow I managed to write this.

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