3 Years Ago:

"Do you want me to leave?",Taehyung asked in a flat tone.

Jin looked up at him.

"Yes....",he said in a firm voice.

Taehyung let out a shaky breath and walked up to the front door.*

He didn't even look back at the older as he opened the door and stepped out of the apartment before closing it with a loud thud.

He leaned back and pressed the back of his head against the door,closing his eyes while few warm tears ran down his cheeks.

Letting out a deep sigh,the boy wiped off the tears with the back of his hands like a child.

He felt like his heart would burst out any second.His hyung, his angel who had always been there for him, has asked him to leave.

The person who had understood him even when his parents couldn't, has given up on him.

"I can't continue this Taehyungah." ,Jin's trembling voice echoed inside his mind as he slid on his car's seat.

Taehyung's lips quivered, an unbearable pain coursed through his heart that made it difficult for him to breath properly.

Yet again,he wiped off his tears hastily,licking his lips and taking long,deep breaths to compose himself.

Still, he couldn't erase the fact from his mind that his Jin-hyung had just given up on him.

Yes,he couldn't give the older any answer when Jin asked him if he still hates him or not.Yes,he remained silent.

But,he was shocked. Shocked to know that the person who can sense his feelings without even hearing his words, still has this doubt in his mind that Taehyung hates him?

Isn't Jin the same person who knows him better than anyone else in this world?Isn't Jin the one who can see through his emotionless facade?

Then why can't he see the younger's insecurity,his fear of losing him behind his blatant jealousy?

Why can't he see what is Taehyung's pretention and what is his reality?

Are words always that important? Can't Jin realize how much Taehyung needs him? Can't he realize that the younger is nothing without him?

"Hyung...",he whimpered.

"I can't leave,hyung.... Please...."

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Present Day:

"You okay there?"

Taehyung looked up from his hands and gave Namjoon a small smile,who was gazing at him with concerned eyes across the coffee table.

"I'm fine,hyung...",the younger assured.

"He is going to be fine too.So don't worry,okay?",Namjoon breezed,which made Taehyung nod in response.

He couldn't tell his cousin that he wasn't worried. He was scared.

He didn't feel concerned anymore.He was feeling useless,he was feeling untrustworthy.
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Jin sniffled, rubbing the teardrops from his jaw and cheeks.

"Here....",Dr Byun slid a glass of water towards him and he eagerly obliged.

"So you left the company....",the doctor inquired softly as the other took big gulps from the glass.

Putting it back on the desk,Jin nodded.

"I had no other choice...",he breathed.

"He is a famous photographer.When he have complained against me to the CEO,I have to give him proper reason behind my decision."

"But there's no point in doing all of that! I don't even have any solid proof against him.... And I....I just can't work with him either."

"But I had to think about our company too.I work under it,I've certain responsibilities towards it.There was a reason why I was a part of the company, I was supposed to work. I can't just sit back and relax.I had an agreement with them but I was clearly not doing my work."

"They have given me whatever I have now.They have make me whatever I am today... I couldn't be unfair to them either."

"So I just left.... It was....better for both the company and....me,also..."

Dr Byun nodded understandingly.

"Well Seokjin-ssi,I'm not here to tell you what you should do or what you shouldn't. But,I think it would've been better if you could raise your voice against that man,whoever he was..."

"Leaving the company hasn't been a smart choice.... At least not for your emotional health.Your self confidence,your sense of self worth is gradually decreasing because of your unemployed condition."

"Anyways..... Since you've already done the deed,it can't be changed right? But I have some small suggestions for you...."

"First of all,don't blame yourself for whatever has happened to you.It was his fault, not yours. The one who should be disgusted with himself is him,not you."

Jin's lips joined into a thin line.

"Secondly, remember that this is not the end of everything. You've your entire life infront of you.Cheer up and dive into your other passions or....make new interests? Or try to have a little break from everything. And by everything, I meant....this city life,chaos and all.Go somewhere to refresh your mind.And then come back with a new energy."

"You're a strong person Seokjin-ssi.... I know you are able to overcome this phase quite easily. Just learn to value yourself and your life."

Jin sighed, smiling at his therapist, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

"Umm.....Doctor... I was.... Actually, I just wanted all of this to remain secret. I mean....not even Taehyung-"

-"The discussions in this cabin remain here only,all safe and secret.I'm doing this for years now.... You can trust me with that..."

-"Thank you so much, Doctor Byun..."

-"But tell me this,Seokjin-ssi....."

Jin raised his eyebrows.

"Yes...?!",he asked unsurely.

"Did you feel at least a little lighter after sharing everything?",Dr Byun asked while adjusting his glasses.

Jin nodded quietly.Ofcourse he did!

"That's because wording out the inner thoughts makes us relieved. Be it something depressing or exciting. When you say it,the tension lessens a lot.And being a person who has heard numerous confessions in his life,I can assure you that, by sharing your worries and inner turmoils, you certainly doesn't become a burden to the other person..."

"So I think.....you should-"

"I can't tell him.",Jin cut the elder off.

"I know him.He would....he would become a nightmare to all of them if he gets to know the truth...."

"I don't want him to do anything that he shouldn't.",he mumbled, running his fingers upon his own temples.

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"You don't have to make dinner today,hyung! We can just order something.",Taehyung whined as they returned from the hospital at the evening.

"No.",the older deadpanned, placing his long coat on the sofa.

"I can cook right now.I want to.There's no need to order."

He closed his eyes for a second at the lack of response from the younger.

"Tae-",he sighed,looking at Taehyung who muttered lowly,-

"What? Don't worry, I'm not saying anything to you...."

"If I try to convince you anymore,you would say that I'm spoiling you anyways! So its better to keep quiet and let you do whatever you want to."

He kept grumbling until the older grabbed him by his arms and leaned over to give him a hug.

Taehyung instantly wrapped his arms around Jin's waist.

"Shh...",the older hushed him,firming the hug with every passing second,caressing the boy's soft,brown hair and neck.

"What is it...?",Taehyung murmured when Jin dipped his face on his shoulder.

"Don't get mad at me,please....",Jin mumbled against the younger's shoulder-blade.

"Please don't be upset with me....I'm- I'm sorry,Tae..."

"But I should be,right? What you did and the way you're hiding everything from me,its-....Its wrong...",the younger stated softly.

"I know...I know ....ofcourse you should be mad at me. But,I'm requesting you this time not to be.Please!",Jin tightened the hug even more, nuzzling Taehyung's neck.

"Okay.....",Taehyung obliged.

"I won't be....",he kissed the older's hair gently, sliding one of his hands on the small of Jin's back.

-"I do trust you,Taehyungie...."

-"You do....?"

-"The most....."

-"I want to believe that."

-"Please do...."

-"Hyungie....."

-"Hmm?"

-"I want to kiss you....right now..."

-"Please do...."

* Story Reference:
'I've Always Hated You';
Chapter: 11.

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