Yoongi : You motherfucker!!!

Due to the hard punch landing on his face, Taehyung lost his balance and fell to the ground. Yoongi grabbed his collar, attempting another punch, but Hobi stopped him.

Hobi : Yoongi!!! Stop!!! Leave Taehyung!!

Hobi struggled to release Taehyung from Yoongi's grip as Yoongi thrashed against him, still trying to reach Taehyung. Meanwhile, Taehyung showed no response to Yoongi's punches; he didn't even try to protect himself and remained on the ground.

Yoongi : Leave me!!! He's the reason for my brother's condition!!

Hobi : You are in the hospital! Don't create a scene here!!

Yoongi : I don't care!! He deserved to be beaten for what he did to my brother!! Leave.....

Before Yoongi could finish his sentence, Jimin stepped forward and slapped him across the face. Jimin's actions startled everyone, as he was not known for resorting to violence to resolve conflicts. The room fell into heavy silence, except for sound of Jungkook's quiet sobs and hiccups as Mrs. Kim and Jin both rushed to hold him in an attempt to comfort him. But Jungkook found more comfort in Mrs. Kim's embrace. Seeing this, Jin felt sad, knowing he was not in a position to even console or hug his own son.

Jimin : What you've done is not enough!?! You are in no position to discipline Taehyung or punish him. You are the same as him!! Jungkook was your brother, and you didn't believe him!! Taehyung is an outsider; he had known Jungkook for only a few years, but you practically raised Jungkook. Yet, you didn't trust him and left him all alone to suffer!! Now, you're trying to be responsible towards your brother? After leaving him alone? The Yoongi I know loved his brother, always protected him from all the evils in the world. You broke your promise to Jungkook!!.....Now don't act like you care for him!!! Forget about Jungkook forgiving you.....Even if he does forgive you, I won't!! You don't even deserve to be his brother. You failed as a brother, Jeon Yoongi!!! You failed!! Not only you....Appa and Papa failed as parents....Taehyung failed as a husband....you all let Jungkook down....Stop acting like you care!!

With Jimin's emotional outburst, Yoongi finally came to his senses. He realized that Jimin was correct. He was in no place to punish Taehyung. He wasn't worthy of being Jungkook's brother. He abandoned Jungkook, he himself handed him over to Taehyung. Despite knowing how Taehyung mistreated Jungkook, Yoongi used to remained silent.

Not only Yoongi, the guilt of destroying Jungkook's life was killing Jin and Namjoon too. They didn't care for their son's life.

Yoongi : Ji..Jimin...I....

Mrs. Kim : J-Jungkook!!

All eyes turned toward Mrs. Kim to find Jungkook unconscious in her hold. Everyone rushed to Jungkook, while Namjoon went to fetch the doctor.

Hobi carried Jungkook to the bed and gently laid him down as the doctor arrived to examine him. Taehyung stood nearby, feeling a mix of guilt, concern, and helplessness. He wanted nothing more than to rush to Jungkook's side, to hold him and comfort him with the love Jungkook deserves. But before he could take a single step, Hobi was already there, gently laying Jungkook down with a tenderness that Taehyung couldn't help but envy.

As Hobi tucked Jungkook in and brushed a strand of hair away from his forehead, Taehyung felt a surge of jealousy rise within him. He knew that Hobi was simply trying to help, but it still hurt to see someone else playing the role that he felt was rightfully his. But he had already lost his chance. He had broken Jungkook's heart. He shattered the love of an innocent soul who had loved him like no other.

At that moment, Taehyung felt consumed by anger, guilt, and regret. If only he hadn't blindly believed Somi, things wouldn't have turned out like this. Without a word, he stormed out of the room. No one noticed his departure, as they were preoccupied with Jungkook.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the doctor completed his examination.

Doctor : Jungkook is stable for now, but he's physically and emotionally exhausted. He needs rest, and we'll have to closely monitor him for any changes.

Hobi : Thank you, doctor. We'll look after him.

Everyone remained silent in their places after the doctor left the room. Yoongi immediately stormed out of the room in anger and frustration without saying where he was going.

Jimin sat on the bed, occasionally stroking Jungkook's hair. Breaking the silence, Hobi spoke up.

Hobi : I think...you all should leave. I'll take care of Jungkook.

Jin : Huh? W...We'll help you take care of Jungkook.....

Hobi : It's not necessary, I can manage. And I really don't want any of you to trigger Jungkook in any way. It's better if you guys leave.

Namjoon : (Sternly) Hobi, we know what we've done is wrong. But Jungkook is our son, and we care for him. You can't tell us to leave.

Hobi : Then why didn't you believed him?! He literally begged all of you to believe him!!

Namjoon couldn't answer Hobi's question; he hung his head in shame. Hobi tried to compose himself before speaking again.

Hobi : (Sigh) I...I really don't want to talk to you like this...but please try to understand....you all being here will only cause more tension. Jungkook needs some space. He's hurting, and having all of us here isn't going to help. Sometimes caring means knowing when to step back. Please... for Jungkook's sake... leave him be for now.

Jin : (Trying hard to control his tears) O...Okay then...We'll leave...Take care of him, Hoba.

Jin didn't wait for Hobi's answer and immediately left the room, with Namjoon following him, stealing one last glance at his sleeping son's face before leaving the room.

Mrs. Kim : Jimin, we should leave too.

Jimin : I'm not going anywhere. I want to be with Kookie.

Hobi : Jimin.

Jimin : I said I don't want to leave.

Hobi knew Jimin's stubbornness, especially when it came to Jungkook, he'll become even more stubborn.

Hobi : Aunty, let him stay with Jungkook. I'll take care of him.

Mrs. Kim : Thank you, Hobi.

With that, Mr. and Mrs. Kim left the room, leaving Hobi and Jimin with Jungkook.

Taehyung drove back to his apartment after leaving the hospital. His mind was a complete mess. Stepping into his apartment, he was flooded with reminders of all the things he had done, all the hurtful words he had said to Jungkook. They played continuously in his mind. He had called Jungkook names, physically abused him, and even questioned his character. Jungkook endured it all because he loved him. He loved a monster like him.

Whenever he returned home from work, Jungkook always used to welcome him with a smile on his face, feed him his favorite food, and take care of him. He knew every small thing about Taehyung. And for even once, Taehyung didn't care about his husband. Hell, he doesn't even know what's Jungkook's favourite food is.

He wandered aimlessly around the house until he found himself standing in front of Jungkook's bedroom, a place he had never entered before, a place where Jungkook spent most of his nights crying. He stepped inside, and the room smelled like Jungkook, like home. Above the bed hung a big wedding photo of them.

Jungkook looked happy in it. Maybe that was the last time he had seen Jungkook so happy. He had taken away Jungkook's happiness. All he could remember now were Jungkook's tear-stained face and his pleading to believe him. There was no trace left of Jungkook's once joyful expression in his memories.

As Taehyung went closer to the photo, he observed that it was not a photo, but a portrait that Jungkook had drawn himself. Tears started forming in his eyes as he realized this. His attention was drawn towards the slightly opened drawer of the nightstand. He didn't know why, but he felt compelled to see what was inside that drawer. Opening it, he found a small diary and some letters.

With trembling hands, Taehyung picked a letter from the drawer. It was the letter that he wrote as a reply for Jungkook's letters. As he scanned through the others, he realized they were all the same-his own letters, written in response to those from the unknown person. And that unknown person was Jungkook, not Somi.

Taehyung : H...He...kept...a..all these letters with him? Un..until now? Knowing that I h..hate him?

He took the diary and started flipping through the pages. Every page was filled with entries about Taehyung-how they met, their cute encounters, Taehyung's likes, dislikes, and more. It seemed like a guide to knowing Taehyung. Not a single thing about Jungkook was mentioned; it was all about Taehyung and his feelings for him.

Jungkook had poured his heart and soul into loving Taehyung. And he had been blind to Jungkook's efforts, failing to reciprocate the love and care that he so readily received. He had taken Jungkook for granted. Blinded by the revenge, he failed to cherish the beautiful soul. He wasn't even worthy of Jungkook's love.

Closing the diary and holding it close to his chest, he fell on his knees, crying and sobbing uncontrollably.

Taehyung : (Crying) I...I'm...I'm sorry...Jungkook....I...I don't even deserve...your forgiveness....I...I..should have believed you....I'm sorry....sorry.....for hurting you....

He cried all night, mumbling Jungkook's name as he slept on the floor.

Jeon Mansion

No one in the house slept the entire night. Yoongi, after storming out, had returned quietly in the dead of night. None of them had eaten anything.

Around noon, the Jeon couple sat in the living room, waiting anxiously for any update on Jungkook. Jin's face was puffy from crying. Namjoon paced around the room, repeatedly dialing Hobi and Jimin's numbers, but they weren't answering. Growing more desperate, he called the hospital, only to learn that Jungkook had been discharged this morning.

And Yoongi stayed in his room, not coming out even once. When one of the servants called him for food, he yelled at them, refusing to eat.

Namjoon : Jin, they're not picking up the calls.

Jin : That's it! We're going to the hospital.

Namjoon : But....

Jin : No buts. Jungkook is my son, Namjoon. Our son. And I have every right to know where he is. No one has any right to stop me.

Just then, Jimin entered the house, looking very tired. His face was void of emotion as he glanced at his in-laws. Without acknowledging them, he started heading towards his and Yoongi's room, but Jin stopped him.

Jin : Jimin-ah... Where is Jungkook? Did he not come with you?

Namjoon : The hospital staff said he got discharged this morning. Where did he go?

Jimin : He wanted to stay in his apartment.

(Jungkook had bought an apartment where he could do his paintings peacefully.)

Jin : Why did you leave him all alone? He's pregnant. What if he needs something? You should have brought him here, Jimin.

Jimin : (Chuckling) What makes you think he'll come here after what happened?

Jin : He...he said that he's not going....

Jimin : He's not going to New York, but that doesn't mean he's ready to come here after what you all have done. I can't even think of any excuse to make him come here. Don't think that the scars you've given him would heal so easily.

Jimin now properly looked at their faces, and he didn't want to hurt them even more.

Jimin : That idiot was so adamant about being alone. But I don't want to leave him in that situation again. So, I'm going to be with Jungkook in his apartment. I came here to let you guys know.

Without letting them reply, Jimin marched towards his room and opened the door, finding the whole room dark with the curtains closed and things scattered around. He knew who had done this.

Yoongi : Who the hell wants to die?! I told you to leave me alone.

Jimin switched on the lights. Yoongi was about to yell again but stopped when he saw it was Jimin.

Yoongi : Jimin.....

Jimin paid no attention to him and went to the wardrobe to pack his things into a suitcase.

Yoongi : Baby....how's J..Jungkook? Is he ok? Did he come with you?

Jimin didn't reply and continued packing.

Yoongi : Jimin, why are you packing your bag? Answer me.

Yoongi turned Jimin towards him, holding his wrist. Jimin tried to pull away, but Yoongi's grip was strong. Jimin noticed the dried blood on Yoongi's knuckles and hand but decided not to speak about it.

Jimin : Leave me.

Yoongi : First, answer me. I know you're angry with me, but please tell me where's Jungkook?

Jimin : He didn't come here. He decided to stay at his apartment. And I'm going to stay with him.

Yoongi : (Crying) Jimin-ah...I'm sorry....I've let down Jungkook.....I feel shame to face him.....you....don't leave me....please....I need you.....

Jimin : Jungkook needs me the most. And I'm going to be with him this time.

Jimin packed all his things and was about to leave the room when Yoongi's voice stopped him.

Yoongi : When....will you be back?

Yoongi knew the answer, but he was still holding onto that one thread of hope.

Jimin : When Jungkook forgives you.

Saying this, Jimin left the room without glancing back at Yoongi.