Chapter 24

I've said it. The glow in Jimin's eyes faded away slowly, like the dull fire of a candle. It took a long minute to process my answer in his head; as a forceful smile made its way onto his trembling lips. "I'm fine. As long as you're happy, the hurt goes away." he tells me in a soft voice, prompting me to not feel the guilt that is starting to halt every breath I take. It was his own kind of kindness - thinking of others before himself. But more than anything, I didn't want to lead him on....