Bucket List /TK/

Chapter XI

•// Chapter 11.\\•
Bicycle Ride

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Taehyung furrowed his brows at the question.

Will he get mad? Of course he'll get mad. It's not like he didn't want to live longer, but the thought of living while someone dies for him made him dislike the idea. Taehyung thinks he's not worthy for someone's life, for someone's heart.

He juast can't bring himself to think of someone dying for him. He'd rather die than the person he now call as his friend.

"Don't tell me you're donating me your heart. I won't forgive you and myself. Please don't." Taehyung said, tears threatening to fall.

"It's not worth it, I-I'm not worth it." he added and stared at the floor with glossy eyes.

The brunette didn't know why he's getting very emotional. Is it because he realised that he's running out of time? Or is it because he realized how much time he wasted studying for the future he won't have?

"Taehyung..." Jungkook said and sat beside the male before wrapping his arms around Taehyung's shoulders.

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to ruin your day." Jungkook said.

Taehyung wiped his cheeks, "No, you didn't ruin my day... I just...wasn't expecting that anyone would ever risk their lives for me... That you'd risk your life for me although we met not a long time ago." He paused, "Sorry for treating you awfully for no reason at all. I realized grades doesn't matter that much anymore but perhaps...memories matter the most and I...failed to have memories I can cherish before I demise." He sighed.

"It's not too late to create memories, Tae. I'm sure we'll make a lot." Jungkook smiled and unwrapped his arms from Taehyung.

"So? What do we do now?"

"Like I said, make more memories."

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As they did the bucket list, Jungkook noticed that Taehyung is getting happier but weaker. Although he can't do intense things that much anymore, it didn't stop him from having fun.

"Just please don't do anything s-stupid... Don't ever give me your heart. Promise me." Taehyung said as tears fell from his eyes one by one.

Jungkook sighed but nodded nontheless.

"Jungkook, p-promise me." Taehyung grabbed Jungkook's arms and gave it a firm squeeze.

"... Okay, Taehyung.... I promise." Jungkook whispered and proceeded to push the boy's hand from his arms before gently holding them.

The aforementioned male smiled and pulled away from the raven head. Jungkook wiped away Taehyung's tears and gave him a reassuring smile.

--- The Next Day --- Day 10

Taehyung stretched his limbs after he woke up from his daily two hour nap. They'll do the bicycle ride at four in the afternoon since the sunset will occur at five.

3:09pm

Taehyung slowly sat up and went to the bathroom to get ready.

He feels like he's finally living, not just existing. The brunette never thought that he'll ever befriend Jungkook.