"You know every day in the university, for 3 years straight, he would go around like a lost child looking for you. Hoping to get one glance of you. To devour you from the distance. Sometimes, he would even get to see you. You would be studying with an monotone expression but he would just stare at you like you're the only thing in the world. That kept him at peace that, atleast he got a look of you even if it was once a month. He had seen you, and right then his heart would calm down from the unavoidable restlessness which was caused was by you.
Remember on the day of the fair, when you were given the duty of a stall in the marketing department because there was vacancy. You filled it as the your department was done with it's job? There was a common customer, dressed in all black, biker jacket, black pants, gloves even a mask? That was him. Just so he could get a closer view of you. He was sitting at one of the near stalls staring, as you worked. He looked at you with utmost fascination and his eyes held an incomprehensible sparkle when they looked your way. That kept us at peace, knowing he is fine. We thought he would go crazy when you left, that at a point we would have to beg you to come back. But things were different, he was fine. So we let him be." Jimin finished

Y/N stared at him intently. It has been six years since she left him. It took her six years to collect herself. Now she was contemplating whether it's time to return or not, cause she certainly failed to live without him. Listening to Jimin's words, it felt like he was doing just fine without her. They were sitting in a cafe by the road. It was a winter afternoon. The snow had taken over the roads. It was quite a busy day, as people were returning home hugged by layers of clothes after a long day of work. Y/N was in the middle of taking a decision on whether she should return or not. As Jimin's description made her feel like her presence was needed only by distance. But then Jimin spoke.

"Then came the day of graduation. Everyone was dressed in their gowns and hats with excitement filled in them. Jungkook was too excited, to see how you would look in that gown. You as usual had a cold expression on your face. He still stared at you with a glint of happiness. Baekhyun arrived and your face warmed up with a small smile. Jungkook's smile spread larger as he saw your small one. Then the ceremony ended. You always wanted him to achieve merits in his life, as he said. Your wish is his command. He topped his department, finance. He got a job in well known firm and is working as a financial analyst. Salary? $40000 a month. But you know what was his first question when he got the job? "Will Y/N be proud of me?"."

Tears slipped down her eyes as she felt for him and at the same time an unknown guilt hit her.

"He wanted to inform you. He wanted to let you know about it so that he can see a glance of your proud face. He kept going infront of your door to knock and tell you. He couldn't as his promise to you kept bothering him
Soon the realisation dawned upon him that he cannot see you anymore. No university, meaning no you. For days be just kept getting frustrated and slowly, he slipped into depression. He drowned himself into work. He became a major workaholic. He never stopped talking to your picture on his phone. Every night, he would talk to your picture on his phone, telling you about his day. He saw that not even work was capable of distracting him from the pain. So...he started drinking" Jimin said with sorrow visible in his voice

"Chugging down 10 to 15 bottles at a time. Trying to get himself numb, absolutely oblivious to the reality. He started to work extra shifts. Then coming home to drinking and talking to your picture. He never once stopped calling Baekhyun asking how you were. You must not be aware of this. Jungkook made sure you're not. We tried to help him, to make him stop drinking but nothing worked out. We even took him to a psychiatrist but that didn't even help much" Jimin completed

Tears flew down her eyes. The winter wind hit her skin giving a shivery feeling on her cheeks. She had an unexplainable expression as she cried.

"You needed time to pick yourself up. You did. The time which helped you fix yourself had broken him apart. It made him understand how much he needs you and how terribly he had hurt you. He understood your loneliness and sorrow, when it was him doing all this. He realised what he had lost. He's a mess without you Y/N, a total mess. We understand you need time, even if it hurt him. Makes up for the time he had hurt you. But don't you think its enough now Y/N? He has suffered. It's time you come back. He needs you and as we can see you need him too..." Taehyung who was sitting beside Jimin spoke

Y/N stared at him with a hurt look. Realisation dawned upon her as she understood she had taken more time than required. She was so lost within self pity she did not notice how much she had hurt him for the past few years. They were broken. But within this time, Y/N also had understood. She needs him.
It was time she returned.

"How stupid of us! You called us here and we are blabbering. Why did you call us?" Jimin asked akwardly chuckling

Y/N wiped her tears as she sat straight.

"First of all, thank you for helping him through all this despite it not being your responsibility" She said looking down

"He is like a brother to us Y/N. He supported us when no one did. That's the least we could do" Taehyung said

They remained silent.

"Took me long enough to realize but I agree with Taehyung" Jimin said

The two looked at him with an understanding look.

"How are you guys?" Y/N asked

"We are doing well. Jimin just got promotion in fact. And I am engaged..." Taehyung said akwardly

"To?" Y/N asked surprised

"Her name is Isabelle...she is my neighbor, so that's how we met. I was going to call you to invite but the situation made us meet. So lucky me I guess" He said rubbing his hands together

"That's great...." Y/N said looking at Jimin urging him to speak

"What he said.." He said pointing at Taehyung

Y/N arched her eyebrow in confusion.

"I got promotion" He said blandly

"I also found someone though...." He said looking down

Both Taehyung and Y/N jumped at the comment looking at him. They both felt excitement in them at the mention of the news.

"Who?!" They asked in unison

"You never told me about it" Taehyung said feeling betrayed

"W-We just began.." Jimin said getting nervous

"Who is it?" Y/N asked

"I met this girl at the park. She was insane when I first met her. I felt like strangling her at first. Turns out she was a worker under me. Then things changed. And here we are" Jimin finished

"What's her name?" Taehyung asked

"Ella..." He said not wanting to talk anymore

They were again silent.

"How are you?" Jimin asked Y/N

"I am okay I guess...I started my job. I am working at an insurance firm" Y/N answered and they nodded understanding.

"H-How is he?" Y/N asked feeling nervous

"Same. Office, Drinking and talking to your picture. Maybe if you consider coming back this routine might change" Taehyung answered

"I called you here because.... I decided it was time to comeback. I have taken my time and I realized that I needed him. Now listening to you guys had encouraged me further." Y/N said looking down

Both Jimin and Taehyung's eyes widened in happiness after listening to Y/N.

"Seriously?!" Jimin asked smiling

"Yeah..." Y/N said

They sighed in relief of joy. They looked at eachother feeling accomplished. They looked at Y/N.

"I want to meet him today..."

Hope you enjoyed!!!!!

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