Even with all of this efforts and painful journey, the universe had turned its back on them.

After four months, despite pouring every ounce of love and strength into the fight against cancer, their efforts seemed futile as Yoongi's body weakened and he lay numb on his deathbed... going to take his last breath in a few more minutes..

Jin stood by his bedside, his heart heavy with despair. The once vibrant Yoongi now lay frail and pale, his breaths a bit heavy as they echoed in the quiet room.

Dr. Namjoon and Dr. Taehyung exchanged solemn glances as all they prepared for the worst.

Nurses and members of the oncology team stood silently, their hearts heavy with sorrow as they saw the heartbreaking scene unfolding before them.

Yoongi's breaths grew more heavy. Jin's hands trembled as he reached out to grasp Yoongi's, his touch gentle yet desperate.

Yoongi tried his best not to let out a sob as he whispered his apologies with a smile. "I... I'm sorry, hyung," he said. "I... I couldn't go on. I couldn't beat this illness..."

Jin's heart shattered at the words, his own tears flowing freely as he shook his head in disbelief. "N-No, Yoongi," he insisted. "You... You did your best... You fought so bravely, with all your strength... Please don't apologize..."

"I know..." Yoongi said as he smiled again, "But I'm still sorry," he repeated. "I'm sorry I couldn't stay more..."

"N-No, Yoongi... Please... Please don't leave me!" Jin's cries filled the room as he begged him not to leave him alone in this world. He clung to his hand with a desperate voice as he pleaded for more time, more moments together.

Jungkook cried along and even the nurses who stood silently in the corner couldn't hold back their tears.

Even the once vibrant peonies in the vase seemed to wilt, their petals fading to a dull grey as if mourning alongside them.

Despite his own pain in his stomach, Yoongi managed to give another weak smile as he slowly leaned in to cup Jin's face with his trembling hands. "It's... It's going to be alright, hyung," he whispered.

"You'll succeed in life... You're handsome and wildly talented... Please promise me you'll live your life to the fullest, even without me... Marry someone who will take care of you well, have kids, be a good father and a husband, and achieve more of your dreams..."

But Jin shook his head, not wanting a life without Yoongi by his side. "N-No, Yoongi," he cried out loud.

With shaking hands, he reached into his pocket, pulling out a small box. His breath hitched as he opened it, revealing the sparkling diamond peony ring.

Tears streamed down his cheeks as he then knelt before Yoongi, his body trembling as he tried to compose himself.

In a voice thick with tears, he asked thr question that had been both of their dream since they were teenagers. "Will... Will you marry me, Yoongi..?" he whispered.

And that was it. That was all it got for Yoongi to finally break down into a sob, his cries filled the room as he struggled to speak. "Hyung... how... how could you..." he managed to choke out. "You can't do that...I was lucky to have you, hyung... but I feel... I feel so useless now..."

"Y-Yoongi, please..." Jin said as he then asked again, his voice trembling. "Will you marry me, Yoongi..?" he repeated, his eyes filled with love.

With a trembling nod, Yoongi finally whispered his acceptance. "Yes," he sobbed. "I will..."

With trembling hands, Jin gently slid the diamond peony ring onto Yoongi's ring finger. Yoongi's eyes shimmered with tears as he gazed at the ring, his heart swelling at the sight of the intricate peony flower design.

It was a symbol of their love and the beautiful memories they had shared together. His breath caught in his throat as he traced the outline of the ring with his trembling fingers.

Sniffling softly, he wiped away his tears, his gaze never leaving the ring on his finger. "It's... it's so beautiful," he whispered. "Thank you, hyung... for everything..."

Jin's tears flowed more as he cupped Yoongi's face in his hands, full of the love the younger always deserved. "You don't need to thank me," he murmured. "You...You've always given me more than I could ever ask for..."

But Yoongi shook his head, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm so lucky to have you by my side," he admitted. "But...But I couldn't do anything for you... I couldn't make you happy..."

"You've given me more happiness than I ever thought p-possible," Jin insisted. "Just being with you, loving you... that's all I've ever wanted..."

Yoongi then felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him. He felt his body growing more numb as he struggled to hold on to consciousness.

With trembling lips, he whispered, "Hyung," his voice barely audible, his gaze pleaded with Jin.

Jin tightened his grip on his hands. "Yes, Yoongi," he said softly, his voice full of love.

Yoongi knew that his time was running out. And as darkness closed in around him, he clung to Jin's love.

He then laughed slightly, though it was faint, it filled the room with a bittersweet melody. His eyes sparkled with warmth as he looked at Jin.

"Hyung," he chuckled softly. "Could you... Could you sing me the song 'Thought we built a Dynasty'? Like how you did to the female lead... when she was in her death bed..?"

Jin's heart ached at the request, tears flowing rapidly as he struggled to hold back his cries.

The song was like a reminder of the love and connection they shared and the thought of singing it to him in his final moments felt unbearable.

But Yoongi smiled gently. "Please," he whispered as he chuckled again. "It's... it's my last wish, hyung... Please...?"

"Please, pretty please?" he sniffled, his voice barely above a whisper.

Jin took a moment to compose himself, his tears blurring his vision as he drew in a shaky breath.

With trembling hands, he began to sing the song.

As the haunting melody filled the room, the atmosphere became more sad, touching the hearts of everyone present.

Nurses, doctors and Jungkook, who stood silently in the corner, were crying as they heard the song.

With each verse, the depth of Jin's love was shown. He sang,

"Thought we built a Dynasty that heaven couldn't shake...

Thought we built a Dynasty like nothing ever made...

Thought we built a Dynasty forever couldn't break...

Thought we built a Dynasty with love so pure and true...

Thought we built a Dynasty with our souls intertwined...

Thought we built a Dynasty where our dreams were soaring high...

Thought we built a Dynasty with you by my side...

Thought we built a Dynasty where our bond could be unbreakable...

Thought we built a Dynasty with our love everlasting...

...But as I whisper these words, our chapter is coming to an end..." he sang softly, his voice trailing off as the song ended.

With a soft smile, Yoongi whispered, "...Thank you," his voice filled with love.

As Jin leaned in closer, Yoongi then said, "There's... something for you," he said softly. "The sketchbook.. it's under my pillow... See it later, I hope... you'll love it..."

Jin's cried again as he nodded. "I... I'll treasure it always..."

But then Yoongi's smile wavered. "I think... it's time," he murmured. "Time for me to... to go to sleep..."

Jin's cries grew more louder, his desperation echoing through the room as he pleaded with him not to leave him. "No, Yoongi!" he cried out, his voice cracking. "Don't leave me...! Please...!"

Jungkook cried more while Dr. Namjoon and Dr. Taehyung stood frozen in sorrow. Taehyung wiped away his flowing tears, his heart heavy.

But despite Jin's desperate pleas, nothing could stop the inevitable as Yoongi took his final breath, his eyes closing peacefully.

Jin refused to leave his side. He cried aloud as they echoed through the hospital corridors, tears pouring down his cheeks.

The peonies' petals began to fall, one by one, onto the table below. They wept alongside Jin.

...The petals lay scattered on the table, showing the fragility of life and the loss we all suffer.

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😢 So sad...

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