SUNYOO POV

-10 months, the day after Youngyeon's leave-

"Jimin, we need to talk," I said as I stood infront of his door, and he looked up at me before gesturing me to come in.

"Sure, we can have coffee together inside, why? What do you want to talk about? Did you finally think about... what I asked you that night? If you maybe... want to start over again with me? I mean, I know you said that your engagement with Seokjin-" he rambled.

"Jimin, I have to make this quick," I replied and he nodded, as we stood on his porch, closing the door.

"I just realized.... I needed a break," I sighed deeply before biting my lip.

"Something's been going through my mind Jimin. It's draining me so much. I was so stressed that I didn't have time to think about you, or the confession you told me," I explained.

"So... does that mean you're not ready for a relationship... yet? I can wait," Jimin replied.

"You don't have to wait for me, Jimin. If you find another woman, I'm fine with that. You've been through alot and you deserve to be happy," I smiled and he bit his lip.

"Don't say that. You know I've never been so invested in getting a woman's love until now. I only get attracted to you now," he replied.

"Are you sure... you can keep loving me? Even if I do something that would make you hate me?" I asked again, and he stayed silent.

"If you did something for a good reason, I don't think I would hate you. But, you need to tell me what you would do if you won't contact me anymore," Jimin asked, and I only hung my head down.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you. I don't want to worry you about me who will be gone from your life for awhile. But, I want to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry for... keeping your hopes up, and for failing to be there by your side," I replied.

"I understand. But... it pains me you know. But it's fine. I'm fine with that, because I'm happy you put yourself first," he responded.

"It also pains me Jimin. But always remember... I would choose you all over again even when we're seperated," I said, my chest starting to twist with this feeling.

"But I need to make one thing clear. So I would know if I can still keep loving you."

"What is it?"

"Will you start over with me again when you come back?"

It was that same exact confession he gave me that night when we were together. I pursed my lips, gripping my purse as I looked at him.

"I-I don't want to be sure. I don't want to break you more than you already are. All I want right now, is for you to be safe, happy, and healthy," I smiled sadly before turning my heel and looking at him as he stands by the doorstep.

"Sorry, Jimin. But if ever I am sure, staying away from you right now is the only way for you to be safe. Because for once in my life, I chose myself before choosing others, so I can be be free," I said before walking away from his house.

Then, my foosteps slowly slowed down as I felt liquid coming out of my eyes, and I covered my mouth before closing my eyes, letting myself sob as I looked down on the road.

I'm sorry Jimin. If only I spoke what really was on my mind, it was that I would start over with you again.

But because I loved you very much, I had to do this.

PRESENT

"So, you're not in contact with Jimin anymore?" Seokjin asked and I sighed before nodding.

"Must be why he doesn't want to see me in the party, but that's okay. I understand why," I sighed deeply as I looked down.

"You know, I bet Jimin would understand why. He's kind enough to let you make your own decisions," he sighed before standing up from his seat.

"I could tell be cares for you a lot. So I guess... you can maybe talk to him about it when you both meet," Seokjin said before patting my shoulder, a small smile on his face.

"I'm happy I got to see the old Sunyoo again. Reminds me of our middle school days," he smiled cheekily before making his way to the exit.

SEOKJIN POV

As I was approaching the exit, a voice halted me.

"Seokjin, I need to ask you something first," I turned my head to see Sunyoo, who was staring at me.

"Be honest. Did you want to shut Namjoon's company down... for your own benefit?" She asked, and my eyes widened as a chill ran down my spine.

"It would be easy for Kim Daily to run because of the numerous managers, assistants, and board of directors Namjoon has. So be honest, are you... afraid?" I bit my lip as I slowly looked at her and she looked at me with those clear and innocent jet black eyes.

"What are you... talking about?" I asked, my lips tugging into a small smile.

"If I were Namjoon, I would've called the company about my situation. And you shouldn't go around making decisions for yourself, since it's his company afterall. Are you scared that Namjoon would affect your reputation? As a CEO of KimHit who is involved in many rumours and scandals and hasn't been doing well, I could see that you're trying to drag Namjoon down with you," she continued, and I looked at her.

"Th-then, we go and ask Namjoon as soon as he wakes up, yeah! That would make a better decision!" I responded and she nodded before I left her at the balcony, my heart racing strangely.

Somehow, why did I felt so strange after hearing her say that?

Maybe... am I... am I bringing down Namjoon with me?

And what's worse is, I don't think I should deny that or approve what she said at all. It felt like half of me wanted to agree and half of me wanted to disagree.

Think straight Seokjin, that's your brother who raised the company all by himself, don't be jealous, don't drag him down.

And what... what am I afraid of?

-

"CEO Kim, we have bandaged Mr. Kim and made sure he will recieve extra treatment for his burn. The burn might also be visible on the nape of his neck, but we'll try our best to make it unnoticeable," Dr. Yoon said and I nodded before walking to Namjoon's body that was wrapped in bandages, a life monitor beside him.

Namjoon, I promise I'll keep you safe, even if it's from myself.

I wasn't thinking straight! That's all...

But sometimes, there is always that urge, that urge that Sunyoo talked about.

"I'm sorry, I should've brought you with me, I should've saved you too," I mumbled as I stared at his body that was full of machines. And I sighed before taking a seat.

Then, a knock went through the door before it was slowly opened.

"Seokjin," a voice called, and I turned my head towards Youngyeon who rushed to me, placing her hands on my shoulders.

"Youngyeon," I smiled before taking her hand and placing a kiss on her accessory ring.

"Jungkook's outside, and a visitor came too," she said and we both looked to the figure that came in the door.

"Hello, I'm a friend of Namjoon's. I'm also the father of Han Sunyoo, your ex-soon-to-be wife. I've heard all about you," he smiled as he entered.

He had a fairly bigger build than most of us, and he wore a button-up shirt and some black jeans. He had nicely styled jet black hair like Sunyoo's.

"Good evening Mr. Han, I'm so happy that you've reached my brother," I smiled and he smiled back before sitting down.

"That's okay. I would love to collaborate with your brother! But, he also said I could discuss with you but I haven't met you much until today!" He said I nodded.

"We can talk more about other things in my office! But it's late now, and visitor hours are probably ending so we should be leaving now," I said, grabbing Youngyeon's hand before gesturing us to the exit.

As we closed Namjoon's door, I started to say my goodbyes to Mr. Han before walking to my car, bringing Youngyeon with me while Jungkook brought the other car back to the company.

-

"I'm sorry I couldn't have wine with you tonight. We'll plan this some other time when everything is better now," I smiled as I stared at Youngyeon in my arms.

"It's alright. You better go and rest. I'll see you tomorrow," she smiled as we arrived in her vacation house.

I kissed her forehead before waving her goodbye, and she waved back as I made my way back to the car to go to my house.

-

As I got to my house, my eyes landed on the figure that was seated on the sidewalk, and my eyes narrowed a bit as I opened the door, walking out as I observed them.

Then, my eyes lit up at the person there and I grit my teeth as I pulled them by the collar, making them wince.

"What the fuck are you doing here?" I asked as I looked at them in the eye.

"I still have a lot to ask you. Is this your plan in ruining my life you sick bastard?  After everything you did to me these past 10 months?" I asked angrily and he gritted his teeth before pushing away from my grip.

"Hear me out you jerk. You don't have to blame me for every bad thing you do. You never admit to yourself because you have everything," he replied, and I could sense his voice cracking a bit.

Then, he fell to the ground as I sent a punch to his cheek, making his lip bleed as he put a hand to his mouth.

"And why? Why Youngyeon out of all the people you could use? You know who she is to me!" I shouted and he got up, standing as he looked at me.

"What about you? Seokjin, are you afraid of me?" He mumbled as he fisted his hand.

"What?"

"You could have all the power you want. You're famous, and people love you so much they become jealous, you're probably invincible in this country if you eliminate all those rumours, but it seems like you're afraid of me," He replied.

"Because you're a much worse of a person, Seokjin."

"What do you mean?"

"Why did you kill my mother, Seokjin?"

----
(UNEDITED)

A/N:

Vote >:)

Well so uh i have no words (pls dont attack me for dis lmao)

Cover by @Char_7❤