Chapter 13: Warm hugs

Taehyung decided to stay at his Hyung's father's mansion. It's been a while since he went there, yet, he can't help but feel anxious.

“Are you okay, son?” Seok asked Taehyung when they arrived at the mansion.

“Yes” Taehyung replied with a faint smile.

“You don't need to worry, the people in my mansion are good. I'm sure they will welcome you with open arms.” Seok comforted him.

“I-I know, Dad, I'm just uncomfortable staying there. It's been so long since I saw the place.” Taehyung uttered while fidgeting with his fingers.

“I understand you, son, but I can assure you that you will be comfortable here. You have just got used to living in my place, I'm sure you will stay here for quite a long. So, don't feel uncomfortable, okay? Dad will be always on your side, hm.” Seok said and ruffled Taehyung's hair.

“Okay, Dad.” Taehyung sighed.

“Let's get inside, shall we?” Seok smiled in a comforting way.

Taehyung nodded his head and followed Seok inside the mansion. He roamed his eyes around and noticed a lot of things changed in the mansion. It's different from what he used to see before.

“Hah, you literally brought that woman's child here.”

Taehyung looked at that person, she was Kim-Park Sehyul, Seok's wife. Since the day she became Seok's wife, her hatred of him was so obvious. She hated both him and his Hyung, Jin because they are sons of Taesha, Seok's former wife.

But since she couldn't fully hate Jin because he is the son of Seok, she poured out her anger on Taehyung knowing she can easily throw him away, after all, he's not a relative to Seok.

“He's here because his mother died, it's better if he has someone on his side to accompany him. Since I'm like a father to him, I decided to invite him to live here. It's my responsibility to take care of him now.” Seok told his wife.

“Good for her, she's now gone to this world. She did nothing but become a menace to this society.” Sehyul mocked Taehyung's mother.

“Don't talk to his mother like that! Please respect him at least a bit.” Seok retorted.

“Why would you take care of him? He's not your son or your responsibility to take care of!” Sehyul shouted.

“He's like my son to me, he's not in a good state to be alone right now, Sehyul.” Seok replied, trying to keep his calm.

“So what? It shouldn't matter to you anymore. If he killed himself or so what, that's not your problem. Just let him be!” Sehyul shot back.

“Sehyul...”

“It's okay, Dad, I'm fine to be alone. Please, don't argue with her anymore.” Taehyung interferes between them.

“No, I…”

“That's good, I would rather not see you here near me. It annoyed me." Sehyul didn't let Seok speak.

“I will leave instead, Dad, don't worry about me, I can take care of myself.” Taehyung said, smiling bitterly.

“But, son…”

”Thank you for everything, Dad, I don't want to ruin your relationship with her. So please, don't bother to argue with her just because of me. I'll go back to Mom's house instead of staying here. Bye, Dad.” Taehyung smiled and left the mansion.

He didn't go back to the house, he was walking on the rainy road with tears falling from his eyes. It pains him to know the fact that he is alone right now. He is mourning his mother's death, but there's no one who can accompany him at the moment.

He saw the bus stop and went there to sit down. Tears still keep falling from his eyes, hating being alone in this situation. He wished that there would be someone he can lean on.

“J-Jungkook, please help me” He cried.

He knew Jungkook could be the person he was hoping for. But he was afraid that Jungkook would be spending with his girlfriend right now.

Suddenly, a hand appeared in front of him. He looked up and saw him.

“Come on, let's go back home together.” Jungkook spoke, offering him a hand.

Taehyung can't help but cry.

Why was he pushing Jungkook away?

It's Jungkook that can only understand him and accept him. He felt dumb for not understanding what Jungkook intended for him. He was afraid to commit and get judged by people.

Jungkook knelt down in front of him and cupped his cheeks, wiping off his tears.

“Stop crying, you already cried so much. Calm down, my love, I'll be here for you, so please, don't cry anymore.” Jungkook soothed him with his words.

Taehyung cried harder and hugged Jungkook tightly. He was melting in Jungkook's warm hug after feeling the pair of arms, hugging him back. This is what he's been looking for. If he stayed with Jungkook, will he always feel like this?

“It's okay, everything will be okay. I know it's hard for you to accept what happened to your mother, but Hyung, I'm sure you are a strong person. You will move on soon, just bear the pain right now, it will leave soon.” Jungkook told him, comforting him by pecking his forehead.

Taehyung liked the way Jungkook pecked his forehead. His hugs were enough to comfort him, but the peck on his forehead made him happy.

“I'm sorry, Jungkook, I'm so sorry.” Taehyung doesn't know why, but he chanted sorry for an apology.

“It's okay, don't apologize, Hyung. You did nothing wrong, let's just go home, okay?” Jungkook said to Taehyung while caressing his hair.

Taehyung nodded his head and pulled away from the hug. Jungkook stood up and offered his hand again, this time, Taehyung accepted it. Jungkook helped him stand up, and they walked away from the bus stop.

“Get inside, Hyung.” Jungkook uttered, opening the door of the car for Taehyung.

Taehyung went inside beside the driver's seat, while Jungkook followed him, going to the driver's seat. Jungkook glanced at Taehyung, who was looking outside through the window of the car. He promised himself that he will protect him and give him the happiness he deserved.