❛ 𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞. 𝖻𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝖽𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗆𝖾𝗆𝖻𝖾𝗋 [ ✓ ]

▹ The first goodbye

And so, the moment everyone had been dreading had finally made an appearance, breaking hearts far and wide. One of those hearts, now shattered in two, happened to belong to none other than George Lee.

Upper half covered in a Louis Vuitton fleece, and his rough hands tucked into the pockets of his trousers, a mask covered the bottom of his face whilst a beanie hung off the back of his head leaving his watery eyes on full display for the world to see.

"Are you okay?" Upon noticing the youngest member's silence, George twisted his own devastation into worry for the Maknae, who was hiding behind his bucket hat. Prying a hand out of his pocket, cold air rushed to kiss his skin as he pressed a gentle hand to Jungkook's cheek.

The Maknae nodded meekly, tapping George's hand in response as though to silently assure him. It didn't, but George didn't pry.

"Yah! Why do you look distraught? I'm not dead." The familiar voice of the boy that had practically played a father role to both George and Jungkook for almost a decade, and the one which belonged to the first member to depart.

Despite the amusement to his tone, Jin lifted up a hand to caress the back of George's head, a glimpse of worry in his eye. George was the only member not enlisting, having been born and raised in England. And so, the boy would be there for every send off and Jin worried for him. How would George handle taking on life alone for two years when all he has known for nine is BTS?

Each of the boys carried their own worry for George. Though they knew he was perfectly capable of handling himself, the members couldn't help the concern they each harboured—Taehyung had even gone as far as texting Chaeri asking her to keep an eye on him, which she was more than willing to do.

It's not that they saw George as dependant, but BTS aren't just a band—they're brothers and it almost felt like they were leaving one behind, and that didn't sit right.

"Stop looking at me like that."

Jin feigned innocence. "Like what?"

"Like im about to break any second. I'll be okay, it's only two years. I deserve a break for a little while after putting up with you guys for nearly all of my twenties."

It was a joke, in truth, George himself was concerned for how he was going to cope. He had the best girlfriend, and an amazing set of friends but it was so much different than what he was used to.

"I can handle two years, hyung." There was a little more sincerity to his tone this time, and Jin nodded letting his hand fall to his side whilst George lifted his up and patted his freshly shaved head. "I hate that you still look handsome."

A faint blush rose to Jin's cheeks, but he blamed that on the cold. "What can I say? I'm destined to be better looking in every sense."

George scoffed. "Now that attitude I will not miss."

"Yes you will."

Yes, he would but George wasn't going to give the satisfaction of admitting that out loud.

Multiple pictures and aggressive head rubs later, the remaining seven boys gathered together as Jin was called to the line up. George stood firmly beside Jungkook, their hands interlocked at the request of George, who bothered the youngest until he gave in and held his hand.

Feeling that same lump in the back of his throat, George glanced around at his members and a familiar sting glossed over his eyes as he realized this was the last group activity until 2025. Pressing his lips into a tight line, he watched with pride as the eldest ran to join the line.

Subconsciously, Jungkook squeezed his hand and George recalled a former memory of sixteen year old Jungkook holding onto his hand all those years ago when they were told they would be making their official debut.

How ironic.

"So... anyone down for a drink?" Yoongi asked once the families began disperse.

Everyone was quick to agree which is how the now seven boys sat around a table, George's cheeks flushed as his chest burned from another shot of alcohol.

"To Jin!" He called out, raising his glass.

"To Jin!" The rest copied.

And together, the seven clinked their glasses in the name of their eldest member.

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this was low-key cringy and short asf but hi! i missed you guys!!

thank you so much for reading, this wasn't proofread but i hope you enjoyed anyway.

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