Stars Off The Stage

⊹Τ𝗁ꪱᜒ𝗋𝗍ɣ 𝐄𝗂𝗀ɦ𝗍⊹

Before you start this chapter, I advice you to play 'closer to you'  from GOLDEN in the background, happy reading<3

Jungkook's POV

The car ride continued in a tense silence, and as I drove, I couldn't help but worry about Ariana. Her argument with her brother had left her emotionally drained, and I knew she needed some time to process everything.

After a while, I decided to break the silence, my voice gentle and concerned. "Ariana, where would you like to go? We can find a quiet place to talk, or if you just need some time to yourself, I'll take you wherever you'd feel most comfortable."

She gazed out of the car window, lost in her thoughts. I knew that being there for her was important, and I waited for her decision. Finally, she turned to me and that's when I knew where she wants to go.

Me and Ariana had returned to her penthouse after her heated argument. The silence hung in the air, thick with tension and emotions that had been building for far too long. We were both sitting on the living room couch, our fingers intertwined.

Ariana stared at the floor, her mind filled with the echoes of the argument she'd had with her brother, his harsh words still ringing in her ears. She had always tried to protect him, but it seemed like their relationship was beyond repair.

After sensing her distress, I pulled her closer and gently lifted her chin with my fingers, forcing her to meet my gaze. "Ariana, I can't stand seeing you like this. What happened between you and your brother is painful, but you're nothing what he said."

She sighed, tears welled up in her eyes, and she finally spoke, her voice shaky. "I know, Jungkook, but it's so hard to hear him say those things. I've always tried to do the right thing, and now it feels like my family is falling apart."

I wiped away her tears with my thumb, my eyes filled with concern and compassion. "Ariana, you're not alone in this. I'm here for you, and I believe in you. Sometimes families go through difficult times, but that doesn't define who you are. You're a good person with a kind heart."

She leaned into my comforting embrace, finding solace in my words. Our connection had deepened over the night, and it felt like we were each other's refuge in this storm of emotions.

Me and Ariana remained close, our faces inches apart. The weight of the evening had left us both vulnerable, and in that moment, it was as if time had slowed down. The only sound in the room was the faint hum of the city outside.

I gently cupped Ariana's face in my hands, my gaze fixed on her lips. Without a word, I leaned in, capturing her lips in a soft, tender kiss. It was a kiss filled with empathy, understanding, and an unspoken promise of support.

Ariana closed her eyes, melting into the warmth of the kiss. The softness of my lips against hers sent shivers down her spine, momentarily pushing away the painful thoughts of the night. It was a kiss that spoke of comfort and solace, a silent reassurance that they were in this together.

As we pulled away, our foreheads rested against each other, and we shared a brief, affectionate smile. In that stolen moment, we found a connection that transcended words.

I whispered, "Ariana, we'll get through this together. No matter what happens with your family, I'm here for you."

Ariana nodded, her eyes still closed. She felt as if she found newfound strength in my presence, a feeling that she wasn't alone in her struggles.

Our lips met again, but this time the kiss was intense and passionate. It was as if the pent-up emotions from the night had ignited a fiery spark between them. My hands moved from her face to her waist, pulling her even closer as our mouths moved together in a fervent dance.