Jungkook

— Bot from the channel @unknownaiiii

The sky enveloped Taehyung in a golden sunset haze. He hoped that with the move, he would finally learn to breathe without straining. Taehyung fled the past, trying to erase from his memory every gesture and glance of Jungkook—the man who had become his personal curse.

He froze in the square when, amid the hubbub of tourists, he spotted a familiar profile. Taehyung was accustomed to hallucinations, to ghosts whispering his name in empty rooms. But this Jungkook was alive. He stood by the fountain, squinting in the sun, and his appearance held not a drop of the dark heaviness that haunted Taehyung's nightmares.

When their gazes met, Taehyung's heart sank. But Jungkook simply smiled. Easy, sincere, like an old friend. Not a trace of the past drama remained in his eyes, only a pure, almost indifferent friendliness. Jungkook had long since healed and moved on, leaving Taehyung to burn alone in their shared past. For him, it was just a chance encounter in a beautiful city; for Taehyung, it was the end of his barely found peace.

Jungkook took a step forward, exuding a frightening peace, and said softly:

"Taehyung? The world is surprisingly small, I'm glad to see you," Jungkook said with a sincere smile, opening his arms for a hug. He didn't take another step, giving Taehyung a choice: run away or trust again.