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"I could tell you it's the heart, but what is really killing him is loneliness. Memories are worse than bullets."

Zafón

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"I can't eat spicy food. I always avoid it." Said Taehyung as they both laid on the white sheet of snow that covered the garden.

It was such a beautiful moment.

"I know, my eyes are always on you.

You just never noticed." Smiled Jungkook.

Taehyung tilted his head to right to look at his husband and found the elder already looking at him.

He felt shy and immediately turned away, avoiding the gaze. It was intense.

"Tell me something about yourself ? "

Jungkook raised his one eyebrow and looked amused.

"Well , I like coffee. "

"I know that. " Taehyung giggled.

"But seriously, the amount of caffeine you have daily is not good. Why don't you try green tea ? "

"Green tea ?"

"Yeah , the caffeine amount is much lower than coffee and it might help you with the stress. "

"Never thought of it. But sure, I'll try it. " Shrugged Jungkook.

It was quiet for a while.

Both immersed in their own thoughts.

"I also liked to work out, sweat in the gym."

Taehyung frowned.

"Liked ? "

" You know I don't get a lot of free time and after all the hours in the office, I don't have any energy left. So I stopped two years ago. "

"Maybe you should start again." Commented Taehyung.

Jungkook chuckled.

"Why ? Do you like muscles and abs ?" He teased.

The younger blushed and quickly shook his head.

"No, I mean you are at your desk all day. So you don't get to excercise and stretch."

"That's why I was suggesting it. Nothing else. "

The elder smirked. "Sure."

A chilly wind passed and Taehyung shivered.

Jungkook noticed it and stood up.

"It's getting cold. Let's go back. "

The younger nodded as Jungkook held his hand and helped him up.

With their fingers intervened with each other. They walked out feeling peace in their hearts.

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"Hello ? "

"Hey Em , did I disturb you ?"

"No . I just finished my lunch. How did the party go ? "

"It was good. But when I was leaving , I met him. "

"I saw him after three years. He didn't change a bit. Taehyung still looks the same. "

"That's a great a news. Did you guys talk ?" Emily smiled.

"Yeah , we did. But--"

"But ? "

"He's married now, Emily. He's freaking married." He said in a dejected tone.

"Oh Alex , I'm sorry."

The other chuckled.

"Why are you saying sorry, Emily ? It's not your fault. "

Emily's heart broke at how upset Alex sounded. She opened her mouth to say something. However she stopped.

There was nothing she could say at the moment.

"Em ? "

She hummed in reply.

"Do you think it's time to let go ?" He questioned.

Emily sighed and nodded even when she knew the other couldn't see her.

"Yes,Alex. It's time to let go. He's married.

He's someone else's now. "

A lone tear escaped his eyes as he stood on the balcony of his hotel room.

From above everything looked so beautiful. Lights were everywhere, the air was joyous. But he felt the familiar pain in his heart.

Snow started falling and he took a deep breath.

Alex stretched his hand forward and touched the snowflake.

It's going to be okay.

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Jimin dig his nails in his palm as he pulled his knees closer to the chest and took a deep breath.

"No. " He said under his breath.

"I can't--can't drink."

"No , I can control myself."

It was getting harder to control his breath.

His eyes gleamed with tears. He scratched his arms inorder to distract himself.

"Hyung , are you asleep ?" A voice was heard.

"Tae-Taehyung ? " He tried to say.

Jimin doesn't know if the younger heard him or not but his door opened and a shocked Taehyung ran to him.

"Hyung, what happened ?" His voice was panicked.

"I need to drink, Tae. I need a drink." He said in a helpless tone.

"No , you don't. You don't need any alcohol. "

"You don't understand. I need it. "He exclaimed loudly.

Taehyung's eyes softened. The younger cupped his face.

"You don't need it. Trust me, you don't. "

"But- I do. " He said in a broken tone.

Taehyung shook his head.

"No , you don't. "

"Now say it with me. "

"I don't need alcohol. "Said the younger sternly.

Jimin denied as the tear escaped his lips.

"I can't. "

"Yes, you can. Now say it." Said Taehyung more sternly than before.

"I--I don't need--need alcohol. "

"Good. "

"Now say I'm strong. "

Jimin nodded.

"I-- I'm strong."

"No matter, what they say. I won't give up. "

"No-no matter , what they say. I won't give up."

"They can't affect me."

"They can't affect me--me."

"I'll show them. "

"I'll show them-them."

"And I don't need any alcohol for it. "

"And I don't need any alcohol for it."

Taehyung smiled when Jimin didn't stutter.

"Feel better ? "He asked softly and wiped other's tears away.

Jimin gave a shaky nod.

"Try to take some deep breaths." Instructed Taehyung.

The elder did what he was told as the younger took the glass of water from the bedside.

"Here"

Taehyung gave him the glass of water and rubbed his back.

After drinking water, Jimin silently raised his arms up for a hug and he did with a smile.

After an hour Taehyung looked at th sleeping man in his arms and sighed.

"You'll find your comfort and peace soon, hyung. "

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Jin stared at the decorative wall of his room with a blank expression.

He blinked his eyes as multiple thoughts ran in his mind.

He was tired.

10 years ago

"Did you do the assignment, Mr. Kwang gave us ? "

"Yes , I did and I'm not letting you copy mine this time. You never do your homework, Joonie. "

"Hyung. "Whined Namjoon.

"Please let me copy. I'll do my homework next time. I promise. "

"You always say this but never do it. "

"I'll do it next time. Please."

"Fine." Jin sighed.

"Here." he passed the answers to the younger who kissed his cheek with a smile.

"Thankyou. "

"Why did the principal call you during the break ?" Asked Namjoon as he copied the answers.

"My grades in English slipped. He warned me about them , being a scholarship student is hard. "

The other could just nod.

Jin was really happy the day he got the scholarship to one of the top private high-school.

But he didn't had any idea on how tough it would be for him to maintain a good grade. He couldn't afford to slip.

"Don't worry, hyung. I'll give you lessons in English from tomorrow. Yeah ? You'll get your grades up soon."

"Thankyou , Namjoon-ah. Hyung appreciates it. "

"I'm your boyfriend. I'll be always there for you. "

"I still can't believe you are my boyfriend. "

"I mean like Jeon Namjoon is my boyfriend."

"Don't say it like that. "Chuckled the younger.

"And why can't you believe that I am your boyfriend ? You're so beautiful. Everyone would be lucky to have you, hyung."

Jin smiled.

"But not everyone can accept our relationship, Joon. I see the way some students frown at us. My parents are not rich like yours. "He said and tried to gulp the lump in his throat.

"Since when do you care , what other people say about us ? And I don't care if your parents are rich or not. It will not change the fact that I love you. "

"What about your parents ? They won't accept me and you know it. "The elder argued.

"They'll have to accept you, hyung. I will not be with anyone except you. I will fight if I have to. But you , Kim SeokJin are not going away from my life. I won't allow it. "

"Understand it ? "

Jin nodded and hugged Namjoon.

"I know it's going to be tough. But I'll make sure that you are in my future. I promise. "He said and hugged back.

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Jin scoffed bitterly.

"You did make sure that I was in your future, Namjoon. But you failed in our relationship. What explanation do you have ? "

"Why did you change ? Why ? "

The memories that should be cherished , hurts him the most.

Before he could drown in his sadness. A knock was heard.

"Yes." He said and Hoseok entered the room and bowed.

"Sir Namjoon is waiting for you. downstairs. "

"I'll be right there. " His voice came out dispirited.

Hoseok looked like he wanted to say something but nodded and got out.

Jin stood from the cushioned bedroom bench and walked to his big antique dresser.

He checked his appearance and applied a pink tinted lip balm.

Fixing his suit one last time , he stepped out.

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Namjoon stood in the middle of living room as Jin walked down the stairs expressionless.

As the younger saw Jin. He turned around and got out of the mansion.

The elder silently followed him.

They walked to the car that waited for them right outside.

The car door opened for the couple as they sat on the backseat.

Jin gave Namjoon's secretary a small smile as a greeting who sat on the passenger seat.

Namjoon already had a tablet in his hand as he started working quietly.

Jin leaned back on the seat and closed his eyes.

7 years ago.

"They don't like me, Joonie." Said Jin as soon as other entered their room.

Namjoon smiled.

"Give them some time ,hyung. This is not easy for them to accept." He moved to sit beside him on the bed.

"But don't worry. I am there for you. They'll start to like you,soon."

"I hope the same. "Muttered Jin.

"Don't think about it ,too much."

The elder nodded.

"Joonie."

"Yes."

"It's been a few days since our marriage and I moving here. But not even once I saw your brothers ? Where are they ? "

"My brothers ? I don't know. "

"You don't know ?" Asked Jin in disbelief.

Namjoon chuckled and rubbed his nape.

"Yeah. Yoongi's probably busy with college and Jungkook with high-school,I think. But I'm not sure."

"You should know that they are your brothers. "The elder frowned.

"I know. Do you want to meet them ? "

"Yes, they are my brother in-laws. I should know them."

Namjoon sighed. "Fine . I'll ask them. But for now come cuddle me. I missed you the whole day. "

The next morning Jin was arranging his and Namjoon's big closet when he heard a knock.

Jin walked to the door and opened it.

A young boy with a bag pack and in the uniform of same high school, he and Namjoon went to , stood in front of him.

"Come in."Said the elder as the younger boy nodded.

The boy bowed to him respectfully.

"Hello, nice to meet you. I am Jeon Jungkook, the youngest brother. Namjoon hyung said you wanted to meet me."

Jin smiled at him.

I am Jeon SeokJin. And yes,I wanted to "meet you. It's been a few days after my wedding but I didn't see you or your other brother. So I was curious. We should atleast know each other. Because we are a family now. "Explained Jin and Jungkook gave a nod.

An uncomfortable silence followed. Jin was waiting for the younger to say something. But the young boy didn't make any effort to get to know each other.

"It was nice meeting you. And welcome to Jeon's mansion. I hope you'll be comfortable here. Now please excuse me,I have somewhere to be. " Said Jungkook and walked out without waiting for a response.

Later at the breakfast table Jin also met the middle brother, Jeon Yoongi who very much like his younger brother didn't say much.

Jin was really disappointed. He expected a warm welcome from brothers. However he didn't really get it

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"We are here." Said Namjoon's secretary as the car stopped.

Both of them stepped out, when the car doors opened.

Jin moved to stand beside Namjoon who was talking to his secretary about a meeting.

Jin's phone rang and he frowned

Who would call me at this time? It was late in the afternoon.

He pulled out his phone from the pocket and looked at the caller ID. He was confused but still answered it.

"Hello."

"Hello ,Mr. Jeon SeokJin."

"Yes."

"I am the head of the orphanage. You told me to inform you if something happened to him."

"What happened ? " Exclaimed Jin worried.

"He got a really high fever and was asking for you. I know it's troublesome but can you please---"

"I'll be there in half an hour." Said Jin and ended the call.

"I can't attend the lunch. I have to be somewhere." He told his husband after taking his attention.

"What ? " Said Namjoon in disbelief.

"No, you can't go anywhere. Jackson and Mark are waiting for us. "He said.

"Do I look like I care ? I am going." Said Jin and turned to walk away.

But Namjoon held his wrist.

"No, you're not. "

"Yes,I am. Now leave me." Hissed Jin.

Namjoon was taken aback by the behaviour of other but he didn't let go.

"No."

"Let me go." Repeated Jin , the annoyance clearly visible in his voice.

Namjoon left his wrist and watched Jin run to the main street and hail a taxi.

Jin sat in the taxi and soon disappeared from his eyesight.

He left Namjoon in shock and disbelief.

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