"Taehyung mom and dad have to talk to you," Yoongi called out to Taehyung. Today was the day they tell him. Everyone was worried on how he would take it, but it's not like they had a choice.
"I'm coming hyungie!"
Taehyung turned to his friend while putting down his toys. "I'll be back Jeonggukie."
The young boy trotted down the stairs down to the living room. There he had found his parents along with his older brother. He took a seat next to his mom, who had patted the spot next to her. Taehyung's questioning gaze turned to look at all three of them wondering what was going on. He had no clue what was awaiting for him.
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"W-What?"
His parents sighed looking at the teary boy's eyes. "Taehyung dear, please understand the situation. We tried what we could but your father's job will be moved and there's nothing that we could do."
"Tae listen it could be a good thing. You get a fresh start where no-one can hurt or bother you. Isn't that what you want?"
Taehyung looks at his brother's eyes with his own being blurry. "B-But I don't care what they do to me. I like it here! I like it here with Ggukie I don't want to leave him..."
"Taehyung we have to move because of your father's work, we have no choice. I'm sorry you have to leave your- friend, but we go to Seoul in two days so start packing."
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"I-I wish my r-real dad was here Ggukie! I wish we d-didn't have to move to Daegu in the first place!"
Jeongguk sighed as he pulled his friend closer to his chest. Both boys were cuddled against each other on Taehyung's bed. "Don't say that Tae, we would've never met if you and your mom didn't move here. Your dad is resting in a better place now Tae," Jeongguk tried his best to comfort the other.
"I-I don't want to leave you Ggukie...
I don't want to go to Seoul. It's all my step dad's fault."
"No Tae, you've always been grateful to him and he treats you like he's your actual father. Along the way you got a caring step brother right? They accepted you just like you did to them. They love you don't forget that."
Taehyung nodded along all while sniffling and wiping his tears away.
"Y-You'll be there to say goodbye right Ggukie?"
"I will Tae."
Taehyung stuck out his pinky, "Pinky Promise?"
Jeongguk interlocked their small fingers, smiling gently down at Taehyung.
"I promise Tae."
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Two days later Taehyung was all packed up. They were leaving in an hour and his family members were saying goodbye to neighbors. However the young boy hadn't been able to leave his room — more like not wanting to. He was pacing from one end of the bedroom to the other. Taehyung was worried.
His friend hadn't visited him since the day he told him he was moving. He didn't know where Jeongguk had gone, but he knew he would have to be here soon. In the end, he did promise he would be here to say a final goodbye.
"Tae do you have everything your taking with you? We leave soon."
No, I don't have Jeongguk with me.
"Yeah Yoongi-hyung," Tae sighed as he was becoming impatient.
His eyes were becoming glassy at the mere thought of his friend not showing up. He wanted to cry, he wanted his friend to show up. Taehyung desperately needed a hug from Jeongguk, he hadn't seen him in two days. To his 8 year old self that was too long of a time to be without him.
Taehyung was accustomed to having Jeongguk by him at all time.
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30 minutes.
Nothing.
20 minutes.
Nothing.
10 minutes.
Nothing.
Time was running out. It was 10 minutes until they left and Jeongguk was yet to show up and say goodbye. The oldest of the two was pouting with teary eyes and everything. He didn't want to cry about this, but they were supposed to say goodbye. It was a huge deal to Taehyung. He wouldn't see Jeongguk for who knows how long.
"Come on Ggukie, where are you?"
Taehyung was looking out the window of his bedroom. The boy's face showed nothing but hope and a mixture of sadness. "Taehyung it's time to go!"
He turned to look at the clock, it showed he still had 5 minutes to which he didn't wait to point out to his brother. The eldest sighed but waited for the minutes to go by.
"Alright Tae darling it really is time to go now. Mom and dad are waiting in the car already."
Yoongi went upstairs to drag his brother from his bedroom. He couldn't help but notice Taehyung's face falter to an even sadder expression. His bottom lip jutted out as he tried to slightly pull away from him.
"Wait hyungie I-I can't go yet."
"Why not Tae?"
Taehyung continued to try and pull away once they made it outside but failed. "I'm waiting to say goodbye to someone but they aren't showing up..."
His eyes yet again glossed over with tears and Yoongi contemplated on what to do. He looked back at his parents then at Taehyung. He knew this was about his imaginary friend, Yoongi wanted to leave but his brother looked so heartbroken right now.
"Okay I'll tell you what, we can wait just a few more minutes okay? If he doesn't show we leave Tae."
The boy nodded without a second thought or hesitation.
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"TaeTae, we have to really go now. He isn't showing up."
"W-Wait! N-No we cant leave p-please...
J-Just five more minutes hyungie."
"Come on we have to go darling, I'm sure your friend will be okay."
"B-But he promised he'd be here t-to say goodbye."
The crying boy was pulled towards the car, not being able to say his final goodbye to his imaginary friend.
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Taehyung could only watch as the car went farther and farther away from his house. The latter still had tears streaming down his face while his bottom lip wobbled. He didn't want to leave. Not without seeing a certain someone that is.
After a while his family had arrived to their new home. The neighborhood appeared to be filled with huge houses, likely belonging to the rich. The fancy houses decorating the area made Taehyung frown. He still wanted to go back to his cozy two story house.
The car parked in front of one of these seemingly huge houses. His father had a good business going, they had saved enough money to move into a bigger house. Which is is good considering his job was moved, however Taehyung wasn't fond of that idea.
"Isn't it nice Tae?" His mother tried cheering the young boy up. She only sighed when said boy meekly nodded without much of emotion. He wasn't happy. But he'd have no choice but to grow accustomed to it. It was now his new home, where he would live from now on. Without his best friend.
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