Things were never the same after that night.

Jeongguk wasn't the same, Taehyung wasn't the same. Their relationship wasn't the same. More like it was falling apart in pieces even if none of them wanted it to. They did talk but not how they used to, they did meet each other in their rooms and they did kiss each other but there was this weird hesitation.

Maybe it was just the guilt, Jeongguk was the one who was pushing him away and Taehyung, he was just waiting for the younger to fix things as he didn't know if he was still okay after whatever happened. He didn't know if it was alright to talk about themselves and their relationship which on the the brink of breaking down.

The kisses they shared in these past months didn't even last ten seconds and what was the most upsetting thing was, they couldn't even talk to each other. They couldn't keep up the conversation for more than five minutes whereas they couldn't get tired of talking to each other before, things weren't right between them. They didn't part away but this thing that was binding them together wasn't something less than that either.

"What are you thinking?" the words rang inside Taehyung's eardrums when his best friend asked that question and patted his back causing him to get back to reality. He blinked looking over his shoulder at the other who just got back in and sat beside him when he was spacing out.

"No, I was just. . ." he got interrupted by himself as he didn't know how to explain the situation, "Jimin, why is everything so complicated?"

"Buddy, are you thinking about Jeongguk?" the older one asked, brushing his palm on the back of the other's head. He sighed when he nodded, "We are falling apart, Minnie. And this is breaking me apart."

"Taehyung, baby listen to me," Jimin wrapped his arms around his best friend's waist, "Things are very hard for him. He have this guilt of killing his father in his heart. I know Jeon Jonhan deserved it but whatever it is, he was his father and he will always feel guilty for that and Namjoon. . . he has at all on him."

There was a little silence before Taehyung spoke up because he didn't want Jimin to get upset again over this topic.

"On top of that, he thinks it all happened because of him, please Jimin what do I do so that he can forget about that night?" he was almost on the way to cry and he hugged him from the side, "I want my old Jeongguk back, Jimin. I want him to be happy again."

"There's only one way to fix this," the shorter male mumbled and Taehyung broke the hug wanting to hear what that is.

"What's that?"

"Talk," Jimin suggested, "There's nothing that can't be solved with some honesty and sincere words."

"What if he isn't ready to talk it out? I am waiting for him to open up. I don't wanna feel like I am forcing him," Taehyung reasoned on why he didn't approach first and it was totally understandable but someone has to take the lead, someone needs to talk first.

"But it isn't easy. Look, he can't even look at me in the eyes, he can't talk to you or anyone openly. That night had him traumatized and you Taehyung, you have to hold his hand and pull him back to his happiness. As a friend, I can't see him suffering like this, he should know nothing was his fault."

"But. . ."

". . .I get you but what if Jeongguk is waiting for you to do that? Just do it, bestie. Where's the harm?" he said wiping the big fat tears rolling down the other's cheeks in torrents, "You can do it, get your boyfriend back."

Taehyung smiled softly, he just wished everyone in this world gets a best friend like Jimin. No he meant it from the bottom of his heart. Park Jimin was the best person he could ever get. He can't be enough grateful for him, ever.

"I love you, Jimin. I love you so much," Taehyung let all his tears out and hugged the other again, this time even more tightly crushing the daylights out of him causing him to laugh and reply, "I love you more, baby bear."

"Now, get the fuck off and call Jeongguk, ask him if he wants to go the prom with you." Jimin adviced, "The winter prom might be the beginning to a fresh start? Call him now."

"But if he wanted to go with me, he would have called me by now. I mean we didn't still break up so he should have talked to me about this right? Maybe he doesn't want to go to the prom or maybe he is going with someone else?" Taehyung just attacked with maybes and Jimin couldn't but slap his own forehead, "Why are you so dumb? What did I explain all this time?"

"Jimin."

"No, call him."

"Listen. . ."

". . . Call him idiot."

"Fine," finally the brunet agreed grabbing his phone from the bed and searched for the certain number. They didn't even call much that it will be in the recent call logs and this small detail again made him sad.

He called him and waited for him to pick it up and he did, "Hey."

"Jeongguk, hi. Uhm, I was just wondering if you would go to the prom with me?" Taehyung shut his eyes close when he felt how awkwardly he let out those words.

"I was thinking the same, was about to call you." Jeongguk from the other side replied and the brunet didn't know how much happy he was. Maybe Jimin was right and maybe his boyfriend was actually waiting for him to approach him, maybe he needs to take the first step and that will make him open up.

"Pick me up tomorrow, then and Jeongguk. . ."

"Yeah?"

"Nothing, see you tomorrow."

"Can't wait for tomorrow." Taehyung smiled at that remark and looked at his best friend who smiled back at him. Once they ended the call, he held Jimin's hand and pulled it up to kiss it, "You're the best advisor, maybe you're right and he is waiting for me to talk about it first."

"I am always right, idiot and also I will go see him, will be back in some time okay?" Jimin pulled himself to his feet and before he could leave the room, he heard the other's voice calling out his name.

"Jimin, can I join you? I will not disturb, I swear," Taehyung asked to which the older nodded gesturing him to join.

They were walking towards the next building in silence, just looking around as they passed by the huge hallways, their school was actually very beautiful and they were proud to be a part of it.

But of course it was a little expensive however, keeping that horrifying night in mind and after the arrival of the new headmaster, Kim Seokjin. He and Taehyung's father who was made the mage now decided that Yoongi and Jeongguk's fees will all be provided by the school funding and even for higher education, if needed, they will be financed accordingly.

Now they were studying full free. Jeongguk didn't want this pity at all but he didn't have any other choice. His mother can't afford this alone and as she didn't even get many jobs here in this realm because of Jonhan's bad reputation, she had to move to the adjacent realm. Jeongguk missed her so much but he knew it was the best for her, the more away she will be from his place, the more quick she can heal.

"Is that Jeongguk?" Jimin questioned, seeing a figure standing in front of the door to the room they were heading to.

"That's him," Taehyung recognised his favourite person from that distance and picked his pace, he walked quickly and Jeongguk also acknowledged their presence.

"Oh hi, I was just. . ." Jeongguk was already looking away, he was looking everywhere other than Jimin in the eyes and the oldest of them three sighed. He didn't say a word but instead grabbed his hand and pulled him inside the room despite his protests against this.

Jeongguk almost gasped seeing Kim Namjoon laying on the bed, sleeping oh so peacefully. That night, he didn't die. No, Jimin's giant wasn't that weak, he was the strongest and the healers are trying their best to heal him as quick as possible.

They didn't know how long it will take but Namjoon will be alright and all everyone hoped for was that time to come soon.

"What do you think huh? That Namjoon will be happy to know that his best friend didn't come to see him here even once?" Jimin questioned, "Enough is enough. It's been four months Jeon Jeongguk, whatever happened wasn't your fault."

"Your father's actions doesn't reflect who you are. Stop blaming for whatever happened in the past, you should try to get out of it. I know saying is hard but you gotta try, my guy." Jimin rubbed his palm on the other's back who was now silently sobbing.

Taehyung wanted to say something but Jimin gestured him not to mouthing inaudibly, "Let him be."

"Move on, Jeongguk. Living in the past and ruining both your present and future is doing nothing but hurting people who love you." Jimin said causing the crying boy to look at Taehyung. He was right. Not able to forget about his past and staying in that time frame, blaming it all on himself isn't going to fix anything. What's done is done and him ignoring and pushing people away is just hurting them which he doesn't even think of doing on purpose.

"You're right," Jeongguk mumbled.

"I am sorry to interrupt you all but I can only allow one person here so?" the healer who was present there said and they all smiled.

Jeongguk glanced at Namjoon and prayed to God that he would wake up soon. He sucked in a sharp breath and mumbled a 'I love you, buddy' before focussing back on Jimin.

"Jimin you stay with your boyfriend and we will just go." Jeongguk said doing something that surprised Taehyung. He slowly intertwined their hands and walked out together. This wasn't supposed to be a big deal but on account of the situation they were in, it was a big deal.

"Let's go." Taehyung finally tried to speak once they were out of the room, "Yeah."

The way back to Taehyung's shared room was silent, well to be honest they weren't that awkward now as they were in the past which was surprising.

"I will see you tomorrow then?" Jeongguk asked leaning closer only to press a firm peck on the other's forehead but before he could leave Taehyung grabbed his wrist and pulled him inside.

"Stay with me for sometime." he requested, gently pressing their bodies together in a hug, "I miss us, Jeon Jeongguk."

Jeongguk just hugged back in silence, his arms wrapped around the older's waist as he buried his face deep in the crook of his neck. He realized that Taehyung was hurting the most because of him still holding onto the past and he hated it however couldn't stop himself from thinking, more like overthinking.

"I am sorry," he muttered under his breath, kissing the other's smooth tan skin that instant, "I am very sorry for pushing you away when I needed you the most."

"It's never too late, Gguk. We are falling apart and all I want is us to get back to how we were and I promise everything will be fine. You just have to let people in and help you." Taehyung rubbed his palm against the other's back in circles. Jeongguk whose heart was beating like crazy a moment ago as he was impatient and anxious now slowly seemed to calm down. No wonder because Kim Taehyung was his home and he knew only he can help him with this inner battle he had with his thoughts.

"I am sorry, Tae. It was just too hard for me but I promise I will try to make things right, fuck I will make things right for us." Jeongguk pulled away only to cup the brunet's cheeks who smiled, "You have to keep this promise because I can't live without you."

"I will," he shook his head furiously while they both had tears rolling down their cheeks, "I promise I will make things work. We need to work."

There was a minute where they had this brief eye contact before Jeongguk pulled his boyfriend close and pushed their lips together. With his palms still holding Taehyung's cheeks, he tilted his head just to kiss better.

Tears streaming down as they kissed, it didn't matter because all they cared was about each other being close. It was the first time when Jeongguk took the initiative to kiss him on the lips in all these months.

Taehyung's hands roamed up and down the latter's arms until they pulled away but it was just because of the lack of breath and once they both regained it, Jeongguk for the second time captured his lips with his own.

It didn't just involve their lips, it involved every single emotion in their body. They missed each other, everyday but none of them wanted to rush and ruin things. None of them wanted to complicate things than they already are. None of them actually was that courageous to go on and talk it out.

They shyly smiled resting their foreheads together as they pulled away, a string of saliva still connecting their mouths.

Jeongguk once again pecked him on the mouth.

Gently pressing his thumb against the older's lips, he looked up at his eyes, "You're so gorgeous, Kim Taehyung, you're so beautiful."

"So are you," Taehyung whispered back.

"We will get our shit together," Jeongguk smiled and the older nodded, "We must."

There was this moment of silence when they only stared at each other's eyes. No words exchanged but there was this magical way of saying so much more than they ever can, not with words. Their eyes did that work for them. They held nothing but adoration in them and they looked at each other with what people call, love eyes.

"See you at the prom tomorrow?" Taehyung asked and the other smiled nodding, "See you later darling."

As Jeongguk exited the door, he felt like he felt the guilt and anxiety behind in that room, he didn't feel this light for so long and now that the weigh in his chest was slowly getting off, he felt free.

★

"How do I look?" Taehyung asked his best friend who was also getting ready to go to the prom. He wasn't going with anyone. Just himself and the thoughts about Namjoon.

"Gorgeous as ever." Jimin watched him from top to bottom and smiled. He was wearing a white t-shirt tucked in a pair of tight fit leather pants and to complete the look, he wore a black jacket. He didn't do much styling to his hair as he kept it loose because Jeongguk always liked it better and he himself liked it better as well.

"You're looking sexy as hell too, daddy." Taehyung laughed, "Don't call me that, you boyfriend will get the wrong impression."

"Also are you guys gonna, uh. . . I mean tonight?" Jimin teased and Taehyung's face burned like a tomato, "Oh my God, what?"

"Well, someday you will."

"Shut up. . ." he couldn't finish his sentence when there was subtle knocks on the door, "There comes your boyfriend."

He practically hopped to get the door and the moment he opened it he saw his boyfriend looking handsome as ever. He had his pitch black hair short a week ago and he won't deny, this style was very very sexy. He wore a black shirt with a pair of checkered pants. The first few buttons of the shirt was left open and Taehyung could see his bare chest.

"Hey gorgeous?" Jeongguk kissed him on his cheek as he got in and Taehyung smiled.

"Hello handsome."

"Bro, I could just play chess on your pants," Jimin let out a giggle causing him to roll his eyes, "Shut up, Jimin. This costs a fortune. Dad got me. . . fuck sorry."

"Hey, it's alright, it's all good." Taehyung back hugged and gave a gentle kiss on the younger's neck who sucked in a sharp breath and nodded, "Yeah."

"Now, smile," Taehyung started to tickle. Jeongguk couldn't but smile at that and turned around once he let go of the hug.

"You two leave the room before you start making out in front of me, I will come later okay?" Jimin said, he had to visit Namjoon once before he goes to the party and the both others nodded as they got the hint that Jimin wanted some time alone.

He shows he is very strong but he was broken inside.

Like they were told, Jeongguk got out grabbing his boyfriend's hand and pulling him out with him. They saw some other boys too getting out of their dorms. Everyone was excited for tonight.

"Before we go join others, can we go somewhere else so that I can kiss you?" Jeongguk asked shyly making the other give him a fond smile, "Where do you wanna go?"

"Maybe my room?" Jeongguk asked, scratching the back of his neck. He didn't know if it was normal to say that or even if this was weird to do but he just wanted to kiss the other, with no one seeing them. Just themselves with each other and when Taehyung grabbed his hand announcing "Yes, let's go." he let out the loudest giggle.

Pushing Taehyung against the door as they entered his room that was empty inside because like before, he didn't share the room with anyone. It was still his and Belfort kept it like that which Jeongguk of course was grateful for.

"You're like a drug, I am addicted to you," Jeongguk whispered nuzzling against the brunet's neck, leaving a few kisses along the sharp jawline, "I am sorry for being such a stupid. I am sorry for the distance between us."

"It's alright baby, don't apologize anymore. What's in the past. . . let it stay in the past, hmm?" Taehyung looked at the younger in his onyx eyes and leaned closer only to lick his lips and then again pushed himself against the door.

Not breaking their eye contact, he loosely grabbed Jeongguk's collars and pulled him close, "Just focus on me, yeah?"

"Be a good boy Jeon Jeongguk." Taehyung with his husky deep voice mumbled, "Do what we are here for, kiss me."

Jeongguk gulped nevertheless smiling afterwards. His hands holding Taehyung's waist firmly, he got closer and pressed their mouths together. The brunet closed his eyes, opening his mouth immediately making way for their tongues to meet.

Jeongguk took the chance to slip his tongue in and it turned out to be one of those heated French kisses. Tongues touching, teeth sometimes clashing and what not. Their heartbeats were crazy fast now. Hands running up and down, this was something they missed, no fuck they missed everything about each other and at this point no one wanted to stop.

They kissed again, with same passion and dedication. The kisses meant so much to both of them that they cannot describe how happy they were. They were finally with each other and the fact itself warms their heart.

They should stop now and head towards the party, they shouldn't be here still making out with so much passion and energy. Jeongguk felt his member getting hard hearing the other's low yet hot moans the moment he started sucking on his collarbones.

The younger didn't have one single clue on why he was rubbing his already hard dick on the other's who let out a throaty moan at the friction, feeling himself getting hard too.

"Fuck," Taehyung breathed out, wrapping his arms around the other's neck and pulled him close. Jeongguk smirked unknowingly before he grabbed the other's butt cheeks, "We should probably stop if we want to attend the party."

"Who wants to go to the party when the real fun is here?" Taehyung smiled and bit Jeongguk's bottom lip slowly running his hands on the other's chest. He was such that tease that he went and licked the latter's revealed chest murmuring, "Such a shame, no one could see you in this bomb outfit."