Kpop One shots

Three Words (BTS Jungkook)

"Are you sure this is okay?"

"Positive" He softly spoke with a reassuring smile.

A small little get away from doing work at home turned into a little escape from everything that was ever a burden.

It was Jungkook and I, alone, in the woods. The mosquitos bit our flesh and the humidity was overwhelming but I didn't feel any of it. I was immersed with the suspense of the moment.

We were in the forest, a few miles away from the highway and there we encountered a fence.

"It says 'Do not enter' Jungkook..." I whispered in fear. I didn't want to get caught.

His only reply was another flash of a grin and a bright, "Just trust me".

We would always run away together to relieve ourselves from the pressure of reality. As friends, we would always comfort each other. Never alone. At least not anymore.

Before, I'm not sure if it was the same for him, but I remember being overwhelmed by confusion, anxiety and depression. Fear consumed me everyday. Everyday I dug deeper into a pit that could've led to my overall end. An orphan with no source of mental support, no one to comfort me, to encourage me, to make me laugh; the only thing pushed upon me were expectations. Harsh, strict, almost impossible expectations. Expectations I couldn't fulfill in the time society gave me. I didn't eat, I barely slept, I didn't talk, and I was always alone. Despite this, I never shed a tear; that made it even worse. The emotions I trapped within me consumed me and took over my mind. I began to feel nothing at all, to the point death didn't sound too bad... it was surely better than living in this nightmare.

One day, I was ready to let it all go. I could hear the rush of cars zoom past from behind me and the dark nothingness that lay below me. I felt ready. I was ready. I was ready to leave this torture behind. Then as I began to feel a rush of wind push me forward, I felt a firm grasp on my shoulder.

"Hey, what's up?" A curious brown haired boy stood right behind me. His voice sounded very casual, but his calm voice didn't match how tight and shakey his hand felt on my shoulder.

All I could do was stare. I was bewildered, I couldn't remember the last time someone spoke to me without a threatening tone. I froze; I no longer faced a black abyss, I was no longer on elevated ground, I was on solid ground staring up at a stranger.

"Are you okay?" For some reason that sank in my head. Are you okay....The most simple set of words came out of his mouth yet I began to cry. My legs grew weak and I fell to the ground crying. For the first time, I felt something sink in my heart and rise again. Three words caused waterworks to fall from my eyes. Three words made me feel all the emotion I hadn't felt in years. Three words was all it took for me to feel the most relief that could possibly be conjured. Three words.

This time, the boy was the one who was staring. He only stared for a moment; the next moment, he sat down to my eye level and hugged me. He stroked my back gently as I sobbed into his chest.

"It's alright. You're fine, you're okay now." he cooed as I released my emotions until tears couldn't come out anymore. I don't know how long, but we stayed there and he continued to comfort me until I didn't feel sad anymore.

That was the first time I met Jeon Jungkook. Afterwards, he took me to his own orphanage. It was nicer there, the entire area felt brighter, kinder, warmer. Even more so because he was right next to me. Eventually, we both got adopted by very nice families and fortunately continued to spend our time together. Same neighborhood, same schools, together since that day.

Now we're near that same highway, not at the same dark abyss but in front of an enclosed fence. It took some time for Jungkook to finally convince me to follow him inside the fence. I couldn't understand why he would want to be there anyway. I just knew that all I could do was trust him. I've been doing it for years, I really doubt it'll fail me now.

Inside the fence was a breathtaking lake. The water was clear and reflected the light of the moon. There was a soft breeze that carried the scent of pine. Fireflies lit up the night sky along with the stars. It was so peaceful and beautiful.

"Wowww" I marveled in awe. "I never knew this place even existed!!" I spun around the field and fell into a soft bed of grass.

While I admired the scenery, Jungkook sat in a nearby spot and chuckled softly. Unfortunately for him, I had good hearing.

"What are you laughing at" I pouted, I wasn't used to him laughing just out of the blue.

"it's nothing much. It's just great" he muttered under a small smile.

I grew curious, " what's so great?"

"The fact that you're laughing, smiling, being happy despite where we are." he continued to chuckle
"Are you talking about the highway?" I asked.

"Mhm" he replied, "You looked so distraught back then..."

"I would've been a goner if it weren't for you" laughed, not because it was funny but I was so happy that it didn't happen.

"I'm glad that didn't happen. But it's not just that."

"huh???"

"Actually, I was on my way to this place when I saw you." I didn't know...

"I came over here every time I was ever frustrated or upset. The orphanage I stayed at wasn't always happy-go-lucky you know."

"But what has that got to do with this?" I began to get impatient. Jungkook turned away from me and stared up at the moon.

"I felt kind of lonely too, I didn't think anyone else would understand my pain or has ever gone through pain like what I went through. Then I saw you..." I grew silent.

"I saw the look of emotionless and emptiness in your eyes standing over the ridge. I felt that way too, but I never showed it to anyone else. I became curious, I went over to you and I saw the wind begin to tilt you forward and my mind went blank. I rushed in to grab you." As he continued to speak I could see his fist grab a clump of grass.

"When I realized I stopped you, I didn't know what else to say. My hands shook from fear of dropping you but I didn't know why."

"I said three words and then I saw you begin to cry and I froze. Something sparked in my head and I suddenly understood what you probably went through. I didn't want to leave you alone anymore." His fist began to soften.

"Well I'm glad you didn't." I coaxed.

"Yeah... then, you became my best friend, my closest friend, the person I grew the most attached to.Now, you're so bright. You would never think that you ever went through something so awful. Out of all the people in the world, your smile is sure to be the brightest and the happiest I've ever seen. You truly are amazing." He beamed.

"That's only because you found me and stayed with me..It's all because of you." I murmured.

"You know y/n?" I tilted my head in wonder. "yes?"

"I love you..." He mumbled so softly I couldn't make out what he said. I could only see him look down at the grass beneath us.

"Come again?"

Next thing I knew I was embraced. A tight, warm embrace, different from when we first met, it had more feeling; It didn't feel like an embrace for comfort. It was different....something more affectionate.

From within the surprising embrace I was finally able to make out his words ...

"I love you".

The end