through the seasons; tk ✔

12. Lake View

It's been 2 days since their horse riding incident and the omega hasn't seen him since then.

The early Sunday morning was filled with the gentle September breeze.He felt a deep urge to paint today, to capture the beauty of the world around him.

With his art supplies in hand, he made his way to the same wooden cabin where they had played together as children.

Sitting on a wooden bench, he watched the sunrise, its warm hues painting the sky. Two hours later, satisfied with the results of his painting, he gathered his supplies and headed towards the lake.

It had been a while since he had been here, the place where Jungkook had rejected his confession.

Leaning against a tree, Taehyung took in the serene surroundings. His thoughts were interrupted when he spotted Jungkook jogging towards him, clad in a hoodie that showcased his ripped muscles, his body glistening with sweat. He looked as handsome as ever.

"Hey, Tae," Jungkook greeted, catching his breath as he sat down beside Taehyung.

Taehyung offered a warm smile. "Hey, Kook."

They exchanged small talk, discussing their lives over the past two days, their conversation a mix of nostalgia and uncertainty.

Jungkook chuckled, "Remember that time we tried to catch fireflies but ended up chasing each other with jars?"

Taehyung laughed, the sound filled with fondness. "Yeah, and we got scolded by your dad for knocking over the jars."

As the conversation continued, Taehyung couldn't help but let his guard down, allowing the memories to wash over them. But beneath the surface, the pain of their past was still very much alive.

Finally, Taehyung couldn't contain his thoughts any longer. "You know, Kook, it's always been like this. You push me away every time."

Jungkook sighed, his gaze fixed on the ground. " Tae. I regret those moments....and I.."

Taehyung's voice was soft but filled with longing. "and even after everthing, ..... I couldn't help but miss you."

Jungkook's eyes softened, and he reached out to touch Taehyung's hand. "I miss you too, tae."

But as they delved into the pain of their past, the hurt that Taehyung had been carrying with him became evident.

Taehyung's voice trembled as he revealed the depths of his hurt. "You made me feel like I wasn't good enough, Kookie. Like I was just an option, easily replaced."

Jungkook's face contorted with remorse, realizing the pain he had inflicted. "no, that's not true. tae..... I....I should have never treated you like that."

They sat closer now, their hands brushing against each other. The tension between them was palpable, and neither could deny the attraction that still lingered.

Then, in a moment of vulnerability, Jungkook reached out and gently wiped a dried paint smudge from Taehyung's lip. Their eyes locked, and the world seemed to blur around them.

Taehyung spoke softly, his voice tinged with confusion. "Kookie... what are you doing?"

Jungkook's gaze was intense, filled with a mix of longing and regret. "I... I can't help it, Tae. I still feel something for you."

Taehyung's heart ached, torn betwhis own feelings and the uncertainty of their past. "But you pushed me away last time. You hurt me."

Jungkook's eyes welled with emotion. "I know, and I hate myself for it...i was scared, Tae. Scared of what I was feeling, scared of what it meant."

Their hands brushed against each other again, the connection between them undeniable.

They were sitting too close to avoid the tension. Finally, Jungkook looked at the gorgeous omega, couldn't control himself any longer, and he leaned forward. Their lips met, and for a fleeting moment, it felt like the world had finally aligned in their favor.

But just as quickly as it had begun, Taehyung pulled away, confusion and hurt evident in his eyes. "I-Ican't, I can't go through that pain again."

He got up abruptly, leaving his art supplies behind, and ran back towards his house, tears threatening to spill from his eyes.

Jungkook watched him go, his own emotions in turmoil, knowing that they had just taken another step into the complicated dance of their shared history.

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