Jimin dragged Taehyung to their regular place Mr Cat House, for breakfast. The funky name of the cafe itself grabbed Taehyung's attention. Moveover cafe was filled with so many cats. All cat lovers come here. And watching the cat somehow gives him peace specially when we look at a dark black colour cat.
"What would you like to have Taehyung?", Jimin asked when he knew the answer. "One pancake and extra cheese large-size sandwich, please", he ordered before the younger answered him. "Jimin one hot chocolate too", Taehyung added while checking on his favourite Idol. "One hot chocolate too", Jimin ordered.
"So what are you watching?", Jimin asked out of curiosity. Let me guess, he must be watching that idiol Jungkook again, Jimin thought.
"Jungkook's story on his social media account. You know I missed his concert now that I am not in South Korea" he stated and signed. "Ah I miss that lake too", Taehyung said and sighed deeply. With forlorn eyes and trembling lips, Taehyung looked depressed. Actually he didn't just looked depressed he was deep into that black pit of depression. I know that Jimin thought and signed again. "Tae I need to know something", Jimin let out hesitantly. "Sir! Your orders." the waiter said. He placed the dishes on the table quietly and left.
"Tae, it's been years now. Tell me the reason why you left Korea in a hurry. Tae, please! I want to help you", Jimin pleads desperately. Taehyung placed his phone on the table calmly and ate breakfast. He took a bite and glanced at Jimin's pleading face.
"I want to take that thing with my death Jimin. I don't want you nor big brother Yoon to despise me", he replied calmly.
Oh, dear Tae! I won't. I won't hate you. Never! Nor Yoongi will. How can you act so stubbornly? Please tell me, Jimin thought and signed.
"I... I booked Jungkook's concert tickets for you", Jimin said with hope clutching in his heart as he thought he would somehow negotiate with him.
"That's nice, but still... Wait! You did what?" Taehyung choked on the pancake. He coughed for a while and drank some water. His lips formed a big boxy smile and he looked at Jimin with puppy eyes.
Jimin signed as the Idol Jeon Jungkook was the only weak point Taehyung had. "Yes, I booked Jungkook's concert ticket. It will happen in Canada soon. But..." he trailed.
"But you have a condition that I must tell you about the reason", Taehyung completes his sentence.
"Yes but, not only the reason. I want to know about the boy you fell in love with. Boy at the lake", Jimin said firmly.
"Fine!" Taehyung replied in defeat. "I promise. I will tell you everything after the concert. This will be the last time I will see him. He grew up as a handsome man. I am glad he is alive", Taehyung mumbled the last part. Jimin watched and heard his every word carefully. He was confused, worried, and more than everything he was stressed.
"Jimin", Taehyung called out. His lips were trembling and his eyes were filled with water. "I miss him. Because of my parents, I wasn't able to keep my promise which I made to him. I am a bad guy Jimin", Taehyung stated as memories from five years started to fill his mind.
"It's okay to cry Tae. Tell me everything I will take away your pain. I can. Tae please tell me", Jimin tried to convince his stubborn best friend.
"It's not easy Jimina. We can't do that. I can't tell him how monstrous I am." I accidentally spill the beans but he didn't focus on it. "If I tell anyone Big Brother will know everything too. I am Monster Jimin. I am a monster. Mom Dad doesn't love me cause I am a monster", Taehyung stated and burst into tears. Jimin watched his best friend crying to his heart's content. His every sob pierces his heart. Sorry, Yoon I couldn't make him happy, he thought and signed as a lone tear rolled down from his cheek.
At Lunar Fire Entertainment.
"Mr. Kim, My song is ready to launch. MV is ready and the intro is ready too", Jungkook said like he was listing that all of his work was done.
Namjoon heard it in confusion. "And what you are trying to say?", He replied while folding his hands. "It's just", Jungkook trails and continues. "I have finished my work so can I go home for a while? I..." he got interrupted by Namjoon's question. "You miss the boy?" Jungkook kept quiet and didn't say anything. Namjoon signed and continued. "You have to take Yoongi with you". It came as a comand not a request.
Yoongi? Well, I don't want to. He will be trouble for me. Amm... Maybe it's okay, Jungkook thought and replied "Okay. I will take him with me." And left the office.
Yoongi immediately followed him to the parking lot. Instead of Yoongi, Jungkook drove the car toward the forest. Due to the unknown presence, the forest was reluctant but still opened up due to the presence of Jungkook. He stopped near his tree house and went inside. The whole car ride was silent cause both of them had too many things on their mind.
Jungkook quickly took a shower while Yoongi was observing the environment. After showering, he picked up his canvas, stand and paints, and came downstairs where Yoongi was observing everything.
"Well... Make yourself home. It's my home. Don't wander around or I won't able to protect you", Jungkook stated in a cold tone and started to walk away. Yoongi quickly followed him. Protect me! I thought I was his bodyguard, Yoongi thought and chuckled. Soon they reached the lake and his eyes went wider.
Jungkook placed his things and started to draw something.
Yoongi's Pov
As soon as I reached the lake, I couldn't believe my eyes. It's... It's the same as you explained. Green lush, deep lake, rocky cliff, flowers, stones, fish, birds, clear sky. It's the same as you mentioned. I came to find this place but I couldn't. I didn't believe you but I never thought it existed in reality. Now I realise why that tree house felt so similar. Because you mentioned it to me. That night you didn't come home I was so worried but I am relieved that you were at his place.
It's a very eye-catching place Tae. I wish I was able to visit this place with you but now I don't even know where you are. I thought and signed. I sat near Jungkook cause he said don't go far. I was so busy enjoying the atmosphere that I didn't realise he was looking at me, observing my every move.
I felt like many eyes were watching me but I ignored the feeling. After a while, I took a peek at the canvas. I was curious about what Jungkook was drawing and I was shocked.
"Jung... Jung. Jungkook th.. that", I sluter badly as I tried to form words.
Jungkook Pov:
I saw Yoongi watching everything and knew it beforehand He was just shocked after seeing it. But I ignored it and focused on my painting as he was the person Namjoon trusted around me the most.
After some while, I heard him stuttering. He was trying to say something about painting, I guessed but still I asked what he was saying.
"What?"
Third person Pov
"That boy?", Yoongi said after a deep breath.
"What's wrong? Did I draw him ugly?", Jungkook replied innocently. Now show me your true colour. I was always suspicious of you Yoongi, Jungkook thought and smirked.
"That boy! So he was here and the person he...", Yoongi exclaimed and covered his mouth with his hands. So the person he loves is you!, Yoongi exclimed in this mind as he thought about the time Taehyung used to talk about the guy near lake. "You know him?", Jungkook retorted. His fingers formed fists and he was ready to punch if the answer was not pleasant enough. But soon tears roll down Yoongi's eyes making him tilt his head in confusion. What now? Jungkook thought in irritation.
Rather than answering Jungkook's questions, Yoongi walked toward that portrait while sobbing. His hands were trembling. He stood in front of the portrait, gently pushing Jungkook away from it. He caresses the boy's cheek in the air. At this point Jungkook was boiling in anger he was going to punch him but halted as soon as he heard his words.
"Tae! I believe you now. I believe that you visited the place with a cliff and a beautiful lake in this forest. I believe you. Hyung believes you. Hyung is sorry Tae. Hyung couldn't able to protect you. Hyung is sorry he didn't keep his promise of believing you no matter what. Where are you Tae? Come back to me Tae. Now Hyung is strong he will protect you Tae. Just tell me why are you hiding from me. Hyung will never despise you Tae. I can't believe you can leave me with just one note! I can't hate you. I love you my little brother please come back. Please Tae... Co...me..ba...ck to... Your... Hyu..ng", Yoongie stated and in the end, he broke into loud sobs. He couldn't able to contain his feelings after seeing his brother's portrait. Seeing him like that tears from Jungkook's eyes started to flow silently. And memories started to flood his mind.