【 Jungkook 】

Upon laying eyes on the older that currently was sat right across from another officer, you couldn't help but utter out a weak ''W-wait what..?'' whilst staring at him in utter disbelief— hoping that your eyes were playing some kind of a cruel trick on you, yet as he turned his head more to the right you were instantly able to confirm an identity you wished you hadn't been able to; it truly was him.

Jungkook: H–hyung?

What felt like thousands of questions were running through your mind as you bewilderedly attempted to piece together the messy puzzle pieces for this case; heart rate rapidly increasing anxiously while an uncomfortable and nearly painful tightness began to form inside your chest. The officer did say it had been someone hiding right under their noses— someone who also had been in the very same room as you back then, but despite all that, a part of you still refused to believe what now seemed to be laid out right in front of your eyes.

Even though it would make sense, there's just no way it truly was him— no, it can't be him. After all, he wouldn't do something so cruel to you, right? ...But then again, what if it all actually was too good to be true— what if he really did manage to fool you to a point where he easily could betray you this way?

Byun: ...—hey Jeon, are you listening?

You eventually snapped out of your internal battle after finally noticing how Officer Byun seemingly had been trying to get your attention for a while now, so you slowly turned to look over at him before mustering up the courage to hesitantly whisper out a ''Uhm o-over there... M-may I as what he is doing here?''

He curiously followed your gaze over to where the mentioned male was sitting, a confused look painting his expression until he let out a ''Ah are you referring to Kim Taehyung?'' which made your breath hitch slightly as you nodded slowly; doe eyes widening anxiously while they impatiently attempted to analyze his neutral expression and tone

Byun: He's currently giving his statement to my colleague, they should probably be done any minute now.

Jungkook: S-so then he is the—...?

A confused hum left the officers lips which he shortly followed with a soft ''Oh'' as he finally seemed to understand what you were trying to find out— his demeanor remaining calm as he patted your shoulder in a gentle and comforting manner

Byun: No he isn't, we called in Mr.Kim to see if he could help us identify the culprit, he also happened to be in the room with you and the culprit that night so we figured it'd be useful to see if it's anyone he recognizes— he'll join us once they wrap things up over there.

Immediately upon hearing his words of reassurance a breath of relief left your lips— one which you honestly didn't even realize you had been holding in until now, finally feeling how your tensed muscles began to ease along with that previous dreadful feeling that had been lingering at the pit of your stomach; he wasn't the culprit.

Shortly after your suspicions had been proven to be untrue, Taehyung whom by now was finished giving his statement merrily made his way over to sit down next to you after having noticed your presence— his arm gently wrapping around your shoulder protectively before uttering out a soft ''Hey'' which you meekly returned, now wanting nothing more than to shrink in your seat from the shame– but mainly guilt you felt after having suspected him earlier

What kind of friend— or whatever the two of you currently are, does that?

This yet again seemed to be something which didn't go unnoticed by the older, whom now looked down at you with a glint of worry whilst he gently flicked your chin upwards with his index finger

Taehyung: Hey now— what's weighing your heart down petal? I can tell something's up...

Jungkook: ...I just— please don't get mad at me, b-but just now I— uhm... Kinda thought you were the culprit...?

A confused and rightfully surprised look now began to paint over his expression as he uttered out a bewildered ''Me?'' whilst simultaneously pointing at himself, only earning a guilty nod from you while a subtle pout painted your lips— gaze lowering remorsefully as you nervously fidgeted with your hands in your lap

Jungkook: Mhm... Y-You weren't there when I woke up to the call, and suddenly I see you at the police station sitting right across from a police officer while another officer is t-telling me details about the culprit— details which scarily enough fit in with you... So I genuinely began to doubt and suspect you for a few minutes, I'm sorry...

Unlike the angry or at the very least offended reaction you had expected him to have, you were surprised to hear the older softly coo at you whilst slowly reaching down to stop your nervously fidgeting hands— carefully scooping up one of them into his tender and warm hold before giving it a little comforting squeeze as your fingers intertwined; a soft chuckle left his lips shortly after seeing your surprised reaction before he calmly spoke up

Taehyung: I take you didn't see the note I left you on the kitchen island?— I went out to buy us breakfast with the intent of hopefully surprising you, but then I got called into the station as well so I rushed here immediately

You finally raised your gaze to look up into his eyes, instantly feeling how your heart stuttered slightly upon noticing the way he was looking down at you with such a warm and reassuring gaze

Jungkook: A-aren't you mad at me? I mean— despite everything you've selflessly done for me all this time, I still ended up suspecting you...

Another soft chuckle left the olders lips whilst he used his free hand to playfully ruffle your hair; eyes showing such sincerity as he spoke in a gentle and understanding manner, evidently hoping to soothe your worries

Taehyung: Gguk I'm not mad at you in the slightest, in fact, had I been in your position then I undoubtedly would've ended up suspecting myself too. As you just said, you woke up to me being gone, only to find me here at the station after being given details which could've only fit in on me and one other person— you must've been quite frightened right?

The pout on your lips now began to quiver slightly as your eyes unwillingly began to sting from his comforting words— and you desperately tried to blink away the tears building up while he caressed your cheek whilst whispering out a soft ''It's okay petal, you're okay''— only resulting in a few tears now escaping and silently rolling down your cheeks

Jungkook: I'm s-sorry hyungie...

Taehyung: Hush, there's absolutely nothing for you to be sorry about— I'm sorry I scared you Jungkook-ah.

A faint giggle now emitted past your lips as you rubbed your tear-filled eyes, flashing him a timid smile whilst gently placing your hand on top of his own which still caressed your cheek ever so tenderly

Jungkook: Let's call it even then?

Taehyung: I like the sound of that petal, now let's go see which bastard dared to mess with my Ggukie.

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