Built on a lie (taekook)

jungkook was sweating his balls off. he was terrified.

he'll see taehyung after 2 years. in fact, he'll see taehyung as his boyfriend. or at least that's what taehyung believes.

he'll be able to hug him. to touch him.

to kiss him.

jungkook shook his head aggressively, trying to ease his stress.

he felt awful. utterly disgusted by himself for feeling a bit relieved that taehyung forgot the bad part of their relationship. he felt horrible for taking advantage of taehyung's condition like this.

but the thought of being with taehyung again, taking care of him... doing anything to make the guilt lessen from his body. he felt grateful for the kims, for giving him this chance, even though he knew this was probably their very last option.

the last time he saw taehyung, the boy had a horrible panic attack and jungkook hasn't dared to face him since.

as they walked through the corridors, dr shin came across them, looking utterly stressed out.

the doctor's eyes visibly lit up with hope as he noticed the new addition to the group.

"jungkook?" he asked and the ravenette nodded hesitantly. the doctor's sighed in relief and smiled tiredly.

"mr kim is getting out of control, his anxiety is hitting the roof" he said and looked into jungkook's eyes "i fear he won't calm down until he sees you mr..?"

"jeon" mumbled jungkook.

"mr jeon, i suppose you're aware of the situation. mr kim is very vulnerable right now, any unexpected turn of events can harm him and his mental health. just support him and his healing process will be fast"

easier said than done, thought jungkook. he was 100% sure he would break down the moment he looked into taehyung's mesmerizing eyes.

dr shin motioned him to go and with a very deep breath and all his courage, jungkook went inside the room.

his world stopped when he laid eyes on him.

taehyung was sitting on the hospital bed, bandages on his body. fresh tears were streaming down his face as he kept shaking his head at the nurse.

"not until i see kookie" taehyung mumbled almost inaudibly, but jungkook heard him clear.

he couldn't hold back the sob that's been wanting to get out ever since he heard about the accident.

taehyung eyes snapped towards him and jungkook felt his world stop.

the brunette's entire face lit up in happiness, the adorable boxy smile adorning his beautiful features. he was the most beautiful, ethereal human being jungkook has ever seen and he thanked god for existing at the same time kim taehyung did.

"koo, finally" taehyung's euphoric exclaim got jungkook out of his shocked state and a genuine smile made its way onto the raven's lips, his eyes still teary.

gosh, he adored taehyung.

"tae..." he said with so much affection, mrs kim's stomach twisted. the family was standing outside the door, not wanting to leave the two completely alone.

jungkook went closer, carefully and slowly, still not believing that taehyung is right in front of him, wanting him to be near and present.

when he reached the brunette's bed, taehyung immediately took ahold of his hand and squeezed it in happiness.

"where were you?" taehyung asked with fake anger, his eyebrows furrowed and an angry pout on his lips.

jungkook looked at their interwined hands and smiled sadly. his heart threatening to jump out of his chest at the younger's action.

"i'm sorry baby" he said, not daring to look into those beautiful brown eyes. "i was ehm... occupied with something. but i came running the moment i was called" jungkook tried his best to not lie even more than he already was.

taehyung's eyes suddenly got teary and jungkook panicked when he heard small sniffles.

"what- tae, baby what's the matter? does it hurt somewhere?"

taehyung just shook his head and sobbed, little sniffles leaving him.

"i'm just so overwhelmed with all this" he whispered sadly. "im so sorry you guys had to worry and wait so much"

jungkook's heart hurt badly, taehyung was too good for this world. the brunette was impossibly kind hearted and humble, always prioritizing others.

"taehyungie" jungkook started in a cautious tone. "you dont have to apologise baby, it wasn't your fault. dont blame yourself, okay? you're awake and okay, we dont care about anything else"

taehyung didn't say anything and looked at the raven's face, who was still avoiding looking into his eyes.

"is everything okay kookie? you're acting so... weird"

jungkook almost let out a humorless chuckle, but he held it back. he needs to be as convincing as possible. he can't slip, taehyung's well-being is at sake and he wouldnt risk that for the world.

"i'm just-- s-so happy to see you" jungkook said in a cracked voice and finally gathered enough courage to get lost in his favourite pair of eyes.

and when he did, the world seemed to stop. taehyung's warm brown orbs were teary and a bit red, but otherwordly nontheless. he was pale and his face was visibly skinny but he was still the most beautiful person for jungkook.

taehyung squeezed his hand and smiled weakly.

"i'm happy to see you too, koo"

and that was the moment jungkook realized this is going to be thousand times harder than he thought.