Epilogue

 

 

1 year later

 

 

{Listen to BTS - Forever Young {Unplugged Ver.)}

 

 

“Are you guys having a good time?!” Hoseok hollered. The audience cheered loudly in return.

 

It has been 1 year since the pass of Jimin. Since then the Bangtan Boys have become stronger, better. They got right back on their feet to give their best music and performances to make Jimin proud. Once the media found out about Jimin, the boys received thousands of sympathy and support. They had meetings about whether or not to split apart and discontinue BTS. The boys reluctantly disagreed as they claimed they would carry on with BTS, as it was Jimin’s dream. They will continue with Jimin’s dream.

 

The boys had slowly been starting to move on. But truth be told, they still carried on with their lives as if Jimin was alive and well with them. They still spoke of Jimin as they know Jimin was always looking out for them. After Jimin’s death, the boys went into Jimin’s room and just observed everything. They reminisced when he was alive and had ended up finding Jimin’s diary. Jungkook was given the diary to keep. Whenever, there were days when things were tough the boys would sit together and read Jimin’s diary. They would read his past, his life. From the sad memories to the happy memories.

 

The boys had also made it a tradition to visit Jimin’s grave every Sundays, where they would sit and talk for hours. Updating Jimin with their lives as a form of comfort. Jungkook took the longest to move on, as it was the hardest for him. However, he eventually did pull through and he thought of how Jimin would want him to be happy.

 

Since Jimin’s funeral day, Jungkook had gotten a lot closer to Mrs. Park. Being aware that Jimin was her only son, Jungkook made it his duty to speak to Mrs. Park from time to time as he knows she would be lonely.

 

“The next song that we are going to sing is dedicated to someone really special to Bangtan, someone who will always be a part of Bangtan. Park Jimin.” Jungkook said with a smile. The audience went crazy with cheers.

 

After the fans found out about Jimin, they were left heartbroken but they never left the boys. The fans understood how hard it must be for the boys and so they showered them with continuous support and love.

 

“This song is called ‘Forever Young.’ I hope you guys enjoy it. I hope you enjoy this song too Jimin.” Namjoon spoke, glancing at the top of the arena before looking around at the fans lovingly.

 

The curtain falls and I’m out of breath

I get mixed feelings as I breathe out

Did I make any mistakes today

How did the audience seem

I’m happy with who I’ve become

That I can make someone scream with joy

Still excited from the performance

I stand on the middle of the empty stage, still hot

 

Namjoon put all of his emotions into the song. His eyes glazed as he thinks of the one line, ‘I’m happy with who I’ve become'. Namjoon doesn’t understand why, but he feels a strong emotion for this, because he can relate to it. After Jimin passed away, Namjoon had hit a downfall like the rest. But he remembered how Jimin would always tell him to be happy that he finally started to take care of himself for once. From then on, Namjoon had started to become happier. He wasn’t as stiff and emotionless; the boys have noticed it too. Namjoon always thanks Jimin for who he has become today, happy.

 

I stand on the middle of the hot, empty stage


And suddenly I feel so afraid of the void


These mixed feelings with my life on the line


I pretend to be careless


This isn’t the first time, I better get used to it


I try to hide it, but I can’t


When the heat of the show cools down


I leave the empty seats behind

 

Yoongi thinks back to the time when he felt as if he was loosing himself. He started to rebel, to cope with these emotions. With the absence of Jimin. He had written half of the song while Jimin was alive, but he lost all hope and ideas for the song when Jimin left. One day, Yoongi had enough with how he is turning out to be so he went to his studio and sat down and wrote all of his emotions out. He already had the chorus sorted; he just had to write the rap verses. And he was finally able to, with Jimin on his mind.

 

Trying to comfort myself


I tell myself the world can’t be perfect


I start to let myself go


The thundering applause, I can’t own it forever


I tell myself, so shameless


Raise your voice higher


Even if the attention isn’t forever,


I’ll keep singing


I want to stay this way for life


I want to stay young forever

 

Hoseok was amazed how Yoongi was able to write with his perspective. He could really relate to the song.

 

I’ll keep singing

 

For Jimin.

 

I want to stay this way for life

 

How it was like when Jimin was still here.

 


I want to stay young forever

 

Young forever with Jimin.

 

 

Aah Forever we are young


Under the flower petals raining down


I run, so lost in this maze

 

Jungkook felt so lost. Without Jimin he felt as if he was stranded in a maze with no exit. No way out. He couldn’t help but let a stray tear loose remembering how hard it was the first couple of months without Jimin. They had luckily recorded Jimin singing his part as Yoongi had written it beforehand, but it was incredibly hard during the last stages when they had to add in background voices and harmonize with Jimin’s voice. Whilst recording, to be finally hearing Jimin’s voice again through the headphones hurt his heart so much. 

 

On the day where Jimin left, Jungkook stayed glued in Jimin's bedroom. Once they went home, he immediately ran towards Jimin's bedroom and slept his pain away while smelling Jimin's scent. It felt as if Jimin hadn't left, his scent was everywhere. The pillows, duvet. The whole room smelt of Jimin. Jungkook glanced down at the ring on his ring finger as it twinkled brightly against the stage lights. There would be time where things are tough and Jungkook would find himself once again in Jimin's bedroom while staring at the ring. It helped a lot. Just having something that reminds him of Jimin helps him get through it all. 

 

Forever we are young


Even when I fall and hurt myself


I keep running toward my dream

 

Seokjin thought about how they had all hit a downfall. They were unable to get up. How could they possibly move on without Jimin by their side? However, after a couple of months they slowly did start to move on, because they knew Jimin would always be by their side. Always watching out for them. That’s why they got back up on their feet and chased their dreams, their dream with Jimin.

 

Forever ever ever ever


(dreams, hopes, forward, forward)

 

Their dreams, their hopes. They thought it would come to the end but it didn’t. They didn’t give up, they become stronger emotionally and were able to move forward.

 


Forever ever ever ever

We are young

Forever ever ever ever


(dreams, hopes, forward, forward)


Forever ever ever ever we are young

 

When the boys heard Jimin’s voice they couldn’t help by cry a little inside. Because despite moving on, it still did hurt them not being able to see Jimin anymore. The boys stood in a straight line and looked towards the ground while they heard Jimin sing. His voice really was beautiful, so heavenly. The audience was dead silent when they heard Jimin’s voice. It was so quiet, they could hear a pin drop. The fans were crying while hearing the voice of Bangtan’s former member. All they could hear was his voice.

 

Forever we are young


Under the flower petals raining down


I run, so lost in this maze


Forever we are young


Even when I fall and hurt myself


I keep running toward my dream

 

While the boys were listening to Jimin sing, they couldn’t help but look towards Jungkook who was trying so hard not to cry. They slowly formed a circle, including Jungkook and smiled sadly at each other. Namjoon who was stood beside Jungkook, patted him softly on the shoulder. Reassuring him, that everything is going to be okay.

 

Forever we are young


Under the flower petals raining down


I run, so lost in this maze


Forever we are young

 

Taehyung sang the last verse with all of his heart. Tears running down his face. The others joined in, as if they sang loud enough Jimin would be able to hear them. They sang while looking at each other. They thought of how far they have come and how proud Jimin would’ve been right now. Taehyung reminisced all the memories he shared with Jimin, the laughs and the cries.

 

Even when I fall and hurt myself


I keep running toward my dream

 

But they know that Jimin is always there. They know that if they do fall, they will be able to get back on their feet and be able to run towards their dream, as Jimin would be silently helping them from behind. Giving a gentle push, as if reassuring them that he will always be here.

 

When the song had come to an end, the boys stood silently for a minute. The fans cheering on going. Once the cheering had died down, the boys stood in a straight line.

 

"During our trainee days, when things got tough I would remember Jimin trying to comfort us, comforting me." Namjoon smiled.

 

"I used to constantly have these thoughts like 'is this all worth it? Did I choose the right path?' and Jimin would always know. I don't know how but he would. And he would show me that I did choose the right decision after all." Seokjin spoke. 

 

"Before my parents accepted me and my career choice. I had a really hard time, sometimes I would cry myself to sleep. Jimin used to always assure me that one day my parents would accept me. And he was right. He used to always say 'hyung don't you worry, your parents will accept you. So smile.'" Yoongi said.

 

"I remember all the banter I shared with Jimin, the 95-Line. We would always be up to no good, pulling pranks on the other guys. We would fight over who got what food. Boy do I miss it." Taehyung laughed, a tear letting loose. 

 

"Jimin had this habit. Where he would make sure that everyone else is happy before looking at himself. His priority was that once everyone is okay then he would take care of himself. We were supposed to make more dance performances for you guys." Hoseok voice cracked. 

 

"I remember the first day I met Jimin. He had the cutest chubby cheeks that I wanted to pinch and the sweetest smile. His smile honestly could brighten up a room. His laughter would always make my heart feel warm. I remember when we first started to date, the excitement we felt." Jungkook sat at the edge of the stage.

 

"I remember our midnight conversations were we spoke about our future and us. We planned when to get married, how many kids we should have. I remember those nights when Jimin's tumour was bad and it affected his sleep. I remember holding him tightly in my arms and singing to him softly until he calmed down and was able to sleep. I miss the feeling of having him safely in my arms. Where I know that everything was okay because I had him."

 

The boys couldn't help but cry, Jungkook sure did have it the worst out of them all. To see his lover die, it truly is heartbreaking and incredibly painful. 

 

"I remember all the time Jimin would praise me for my dance and singing. I remember how he would always call me handsome and I would get all shy. I remember how we would sit in our little balcony and listen to our favourite songs. It felt as if we were the only two people there. He was my world and he still is. I miss his hugs, they always made me feel better. I miss his sweet kisses, because I would always ended up falling in love with him again and again. I'm glad that he was my first love and I was his. Because your first love is the most special. I used to always think 'wow how was I able to have you all to myself?' and I still wonder that today. Jimin is beyond perfect and I truly admire him. I love you so much, Jimminie. With all my heart and I will love you forever. Thank you for letting me love you."

 

“WE LOVE YOU JIMIN!” The boys cried.

 

The audience erupted in cheers, screaming, crying. For Jimin will always be in their hearts.

 

"Please tell your loved ones you love them because you don't know when they may leave. Remember that." Namjoon advised.

 

This was never the end.

 

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{Listen to Ed Sheeran - Photograph (Metalsides Violin Cover)}

 

“Hyung hurry! Jimin’s waiting!” Taehyung whined. Currently the boys were getting dressed as it was a Sunday. To them Sundays meant, they visit Jimin.

 

“I’m coming!” Seokjin yelled, running while quickly locking the door. Off they go.

 

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When they had reached the cemetery, Taehyung ran out as fast as he could.

 

“Jimin! Jimin!” he yelled excitedly.

 

He quickly sat down, to the right of Jimin’s gravestone. The other boys’ quickly following behind. Jungkook was the last to sit down, directly opposite the gravestone.

 

“We’re back hyung.” Jungkook spoke softly with a smile.

 

What the boys didn’t know was the fact that Jungkook secretly visits Jimin on Fridays too where he sings to him sweetly as Jimin asked him to. He sings their favourite songs, secrets shared only between the lovers. That was their special time together. Jungkook would speak about his feelings and he swears he can always feel a cold breeze on his back as if someone was hugging him. As if Jimin was hugging him.

 

“Jimin, you would never believe what Taehyung did the other day.” Hoseok already began to laugh.

 

“Ahh, why do you keep bringing that up? Jimin I’m so embarrassed.” Taehyung whined cutely.

 

As Hoseok explained what happened, the boys felt as if they could hear Jimin’s sweet laugh in the distance laughing with them. They can imagine Jimin sitting where his gravestone is, covering his mouth while he laughs uncontrollably. When the boys are telling their stories, they can imagine Jimin looking at them attentively, smiling while leaning his face on his hand concentrated. Whenever Jungkook speaks, he can imagine Jimin staring at him with that loving gaze. The gaze he became so used to seeing.

 

You see, this was never the end for Bangtan. And this never will be. Because, no matter how many hardships they face they will always get back on their feet because they have each other. Because Jungkook has Jimin. And that’s enough for them to work harder and chase towards their dreams.

Together.

 

 

 

                                            

The End.

 

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AND THAT IS THE END OF BETTER LEFT UNSAID! I just want to thank everyone for all of your support and your lovely comments. Thank you for always patiently waiting for an update even if you had to wait for a long time. I have a strong connection with this story as this is my first completed story (long story not one shot) and I feel proud for being able to complete this story. I am already thinking of future fics to write and you are welcome to comment what type of story you would like. It doesn't have to be a BTS story. LOL tbh I feel like this chapter flopped but oh well. What's done is done. Please do look out for my future fics and do read my one shot JIKOOK fic 'Fools'! I love you all so so much and I am incredibly grateful. Thank you all! x