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"You can measure the happiness of a marriage by the number of scars that each partner carries on their tongues, earned from years of biting back angry words."

"Only you are the reason Jin hyung is like that now. "

"Admit it."

"Only you."

"You failed him, hyung."Jungkook yelled.

"Jungkook."Namjoon shouted and raised his hands in the air.

Younger's nail dug in his skin with the force he fisted his hands and closed his eyes waiting for the impact.

"Don't you fucking dare,Namjoon."

Jungkook opened his eyes only to see Yoongi in front of him.

He was holding elder's wrist to stop him.

"Yoongi, leave. Don't interfere. It's none of your business." Said the elder.

But he scoffed and pushed his wrist away.

"Oh trust me. It became my business that moment you raised your hand on him."

"I never allowed anyone to harm Jungkook. How the hell did you think you are any different."

"I am his elder brother." The other hissed.

"And I am his elder brother too,Namjoon."

"Don't you ever do this again. I'm sure you don't want me mad with you,too."

The taller man scowled.

"Ofcourse. You'll protect him. You two are more brothers to each other than you both are to me together."

Yoongi frowned.

"I don't know what you're talking about. But stop it. Jungkook is drunk. He's not in his right mind."

"Atleast you should be more logically, don't fight with him."

Namjoon laughed.

"I won't say it again. Get out of my way, Yoongi."

"I need to hear what more he has to say. I don't think he is finished yet."

"Let him speak. Let him be as disrespectful as he wants to."

"He was missing for hours,came back all drunk and created a big scene."

"Well did you atleast think that something must have happened for him to act like this ? "Yoongi countered with a scowl.

"That it must be really bothering him. So he decided to get drunk."

"Did you notice his worried expression in the office all day long ? "

Namjoon opened his mouth to answer.

"No, let me tell you."

"You fucking didn't."

"You didn't see his frowns, you didn't see his eyes that were so vulnerable."

"You never did."

"You're saying you are his elder brother."

"Than why don't you freaking start acting like one huh ? "

"Be a brother to him."

"I don't want to fight with you, Yoongi." Said Namjoon.

"Get out of the way."

"No."

"Yoongi--"

"Enough." A loud voice stopped them both.

Jin walked to stand beside them with a sigh.

"Take Jungkook in his room, Yoongi. And make sure he's okay."

The shorter male stared at him for a minute but nodded.

He gently held younger's arm and took him out of the living room.

Jungkook looked like he was about to cry any second and Taehyung all worried tried to follow them.

"Don't." Said Jimin to Taehyung.

"Let Yoongi take care of him right now."

"I have a feeling that he needs his hyung."

Other didn't look convinced but nodded.

"What the hell were you thinking,Jeon Namjoon ? "

"You were about to raise your hand on your brother,on Jungkook ?"

"Have you gone crazy ? "Asked Jin.

Namjoon huffed.

"Crazy ? Me ? Did you not hear what he said ? "

The elder raised his right eyebrow in question.

"So ? "

"It's not like he lied."

"It was the truth anyway."

Namjoon clenched his face, gritted his teeth in anger and looked away from him.

"Till when are you going to run away from truth,Joon-ah ?" Questioned Jin in a sad and timid tone.

The said latter turned to look at him in shock.

Jin looked exhausted. The shine in his eyes lost after so many years.

"Stop torturing yourself and your family."

With that the elder turned to Taehyung and Jimin.

"It's been a long day. A really long day for us."

"Why don't you both go in your rooms and take some rest."

Both of them nodded and left the room.

Jin following behind silently, leaving Namjoon alone.

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Yoongi guided Jungkook to nearest room,which happened to be the one for guests.

They stood face to face.

Jungkook stared at the carpeted floor,not meeting elder's eyes.

"I am-- I am disappointed in you."

"We didn't teach you to act like this."

"You can't even stand properly, Jungkook."

"No matter how much troubled you are, never let it get to your head."

"Drinking is not the solution to your problems." Explained Yoongi.

After a minute.

Jungkook looked up. His eyes filled with tears.

"Hyung ?" He called out, his voice breaking in between.

The elder's expression softened and he streched out his arms.

The younger getting in his arms immediately.

Jungkook hid his face in the crook of Yoongi's neck and a sob escaped his lips.

"We- we don't deserve them, hyung." He cried.

"They didn't do anything wrong but still they were dragged in this mess just because they married us."

"The tears in their eyes are partly because of us, hyung."

Jungkook cried.

"I can't even stand up for him."

"I'm such a big coward."

"I don't deserve him."

Yoongi quietly rubbed his back in comfort and let him rant.

"I--I---"

"Calm down, take some deep breaths."

"I-I--I failed him once again like I always do."

"You're trying your best, Jungkook. It will take some time for things to fall in order."

"Don't blame yourself."

"Hyung ?"

The elder hummed.

"I didn't mean to drag Jin hyung in our fight."

"The words just left my mouth before I could stop it."

"I know."

"I know, Jungkook."

"I didn't mean to."

Tears flowing down his cheeks Jungkook hugged Yoongi tighter, seeking some of the warmth of his brother.

"I'm sorry."

"I know you are."

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Taehyung paced around in their room. He tried to stop the tears that filled his eyes.

He never saw Jungkook like this.

He looked so lost,tired and frustrated.

The younger always saw him calm and composed with a strong, powerful aura.

But he looked so vulnerable.

His tears filled red eyes spoke for him.

What happened to him so suddenly ? He thought.

Jungkook words alone sounded so pained.

For how long has he been suppressing his feelings ?

For how long was Jungkook suffering all alone ?

A sudden realisation dawned upon Taehyung.

Jungkook was also not happy like Jin and Jimin. And he ignored his own husband.

Taehyung didn't see his suffering. He didn't realise it earlier.

Guilt filled his whole chest as he blinked away all the tears.

"I won't anymore." He said.

His eyes shining with determination.

"I will make him happy."

"I will become the one for him to lean on."

"I will be there for him."

"I'll support Jungkook in every situation."

Jungkook is also a human. He has emotions. Not showing emotions doesn't mean that he can't feel anything.

He can get hurt. He see everything around him and feel for others.

It's wrong to not consider his feelings.

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Yoongi held Jungkook as the younger leaned against him for support.

He was mumbling mindlessly when the elder knocked on the door.

Soon after it opened and a worried Taehyung stood in front of them.

He quickly moved to the side and gave them space to enter.

Yoongi led Jungkook inside and carefully laid him down on the bed, took his shoes off and covered him with a comforter.

He stared at him for a minute and gentle raked his fingers through younger's hair.

After some time he stood up and turned to Taehyung.

"He's fine, don't worry." The elder said and left the room.

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Yoongi entered his room. And Jimin immediately stood up from the couch as soon as he saw him.

The elder looked exhausted himself. So he walked to the bedside table and poured him a glass of water.

The elder sat down on the couch with a tired sigh.

"Here."Said the younger and passed him the glass and sitting down beside him.

Yoongi silently drank some water and placed the glass on the coffee table.

He leaned against the head rest of the couch and closed his eyes.

"I never saw him like this,Jimin." He said after some time.

"Never."

The younger didn't say anything just placed his hand on elder's which was resting on Yoongi's knees.

"I--I"

"I don't know what am I supposed to do." He confessed.

"I don't want to go against Namjoon and I don't want to leave Jungkook alone."

"Both of them are my brothers."

"And---and he cried,Jimin."

"He fucking cried in front of him. I felt so helpless."

"I saw how he was in the office and I didn't do anything."

"I feel so bad."

"If I did something before, we would have been able to ignore this situation."

"It's not your fault. You didn't know this would happen." The younger tried to comfort.

"I can't see him like this,Jimin."

"I can't. It breaks my heart."

"He doesn't deserve this."

"He has such a soft and a kind heart. I worry about him all the time."

"I don't--"

"Don't want him to get hurt."

"And he won't because you'll be always there for him, hyung." Said Jimin.

But Yoongi just shook his head and looked down.

"Do you know,he's the smartest between us. "

"He is so dedicated and passionate about his work. He gives his all. But still--"

"It's not enough for Father."

"He doesn't see him work like I do."

"Jungkook forgets to eat and sleep when he's at work."

"The kid is trying his best,Jimin."

"I can't help but worry about him."

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Taehyung stepped forward after Yoongi left their room only to stop when he heard another knock.

So he moved back to open the door once again.

"Hyung ?" He said when he saw Jin stand in front of him.

"How's he ?"

Taehyung took a deep breathe.

"Fine,hyung. Jungkook's sleeping right now. Yoongi hyung just left."

Jin nodded.

"Take care of him, Taehyung-ah."

"He doesn't show it but he also needs someone."

"Yes, hyung."The younger nodded

"Give him some water whenever he wakes up."

"I'll send Hoseok in the morning to give you pain killers for him."

"Don't let him go to the office,either."

"He needs as much as rest he can get."

"Okay."

"I'll get going. I just wanted to check on you both."

"Get some sleep yourself. And don't worry about anything. Yeah ?"

"Whatever is going on between Jungkook and Namjoon. They'll solve it among themselves."

"You don't need to think about it."

"Okay ?"

"Yes, hyung."

"Goodnight, Taehyung."

"Good night."

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"Sorry, Taehyung. Please forgive me." Mumbled Jungkook in sleep as he shuffled around in the bed.

"Please forgive me."

The younger watched him from where he sat on the couch.

Jin said to not worry about it.

But he can't help it.

Jungkook looked so defeated and exposed.

And he also can't help but blame himself for what happened.

It's my fault.

If only I wasn't so sensitive.

If only I was strong.

I'm sorry, Jungkook.

I'm so sorry.

A cry escaped his mouth as he covered his face with his hand and tucked his knees closer to his chest.

"It was all good."

"I don't know what happened so suddenly."

"Everything is just a big mess now."

But soon he wiped his tears away.

"I'll fix this."

"I'll fix them."

"I can do it."

"I'll try my best to make this mansion, a home."

"A home, where you can seek comfort and be yourself."

"I'll do this for me and for them."

"And I won't give up till I achieve it."Said Taehyung in determination.

"I have to be strong."

"I will be strong."

"We deserve to be happy."

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