But then I noticed that your unexistent imperfections were the ones that made you imperfect. You were like a dream Taehyung. A dream I wanted to have in my mind 24/7...

[small trigger warning]

04: 12

''Do you want me to drive you home?''.

''I would like to walk, if you don't mind. Thanks for the offer though, Jimin'' Taehyung said and put his hands in his cardigan's pockets.

''I am afraid, I have to insist. I cannot let you walk all the way to your house in this state'' Jimin spoke and opened the door for Taehyung to enter.

''I was thinking to return back to my job. I lost all my money today. I didn't even perform''.

''Don't you even think about it Taehyung'' Jimin hissed and pushed Taehyung gently in the car.

''It's weird if you think about it'' Taehyung spoke.

''What?'' Jimin asked, both of his hands on the wheel.

''In my entire life, I have never been on a taxi. I was always walking myself to places. But these days, it seems that I have entered your cab at least three times'' he laughed.

''I mean, I am the best driver in Seoul'' Jimin smirked.

''Don't be so cocky''.

''You could have just said: '' yes Jimin, you are''. It's that simple''.

04: 30

''Thank you'' Taehyung said and unfastened his seatbelt.

''Taehyung... thank you for trusting me with your secrets. They are safe with me, I just want you to know that'' Jimin spoke gently.

''To tell you the truth Jimin, I was afraid you would tease me so much''.

''Tease you? It's not like my life is that great Taehyung. Have you seen how much money I make?  You probably make more money than I do''.

''And how do I end up with nothing but receipts in my wallet?'' Taehyung claimed, the famous boxy smile now plastered on his face.

''Things will work out. From what you've told me she is a strong woman. She will make it. I am sure of it'' Jimin tried to reassure the red-haired.

''Hopefully. We will talk. Now go...you have lost the salary of ...oh my God! It's close to 5 o'clock in the morning. How long have we been talking?''.

''A while I guess. Tae...Taehyung, can you promise me something?''.

''Oh, friends make promises to one another. Are we friends?''.

''Tell me a reasonable person that would sit with a stripper for an hour under the rain, drink coffee with him and drive him back to his place, if he wasn't his friend?'' Jimin replied.

''Got it friend. What promise do I have to keep?''.

''Don't go back to that place Taehyung. Or at least stay out of the whole specialist thing. They are exploiting you Taehyung. And the worst thing is that you are allowing them to do something to you that you probably don't really want. I will tell you what, this afternoon I will ask for a day off and I am going to take you to search for a new job? Is this okay with you?'' the driver asked.

''Meet me at the bus stop at six o'clock. I will bring coffee''.

''Why not from here ?''.

''I prefer walking a bit, first'' Taehyung came up with a quick explanation.

''Alright then. See you'' Jimin turned on the engine, when he felt Taehyung leaning on the window.

''I just wanted to thank you. Your words really helped me today. And thanks for bringing me the necklace. It means a lot to me''.

''Sorry for assuming that it doesn't have any sentimental value to you. I am not always reaching to conclusions that fast'' Jimin apologised.

''Goodbye friend''.

''Bye, Tae. See you'' Jimin waved and left the lavish mansion.

Taehyung saw the boy leaving  and instantly rushed back to his place, his poor, cosy, little household.

05: 32

Jimin was now driving a woman back to her place. She was speaking continuously, yet for the first Jimin wasn't annoyed by her nonsense. He  started observing the first beams of light, reflecting on his windscreen. He was feeling so calm, the tenseness of the past being replaced by an unperturbed  peace, that Jimin wish he could hold on forever. He didn't deny the fact that the person that was constantly occupying his mind was Kim Taehyung. Yes, they properly introduced themselves.

It was a funny scene, seeing two people sitting on the same table, obviously knowing eachother, introducing themselves as if it was the first time they met. Well, that was the odd truth. That was their first proper meeting. And the first normal conversation Jimin had with a person after so long. Yoongi was his best friend, he didn't count. That was his first conversation after turning back human. That was the first discussion that actually put some sense on Taehyung's head too.

''So, should I break up with him?'' the woman asked from the back seat.

''What?'' Jimin answered, slowly coming to reality.

''Should I break up with my boyfriend ?''.

''Do what your heart says'' Jimin replied.

''Easier said than done. He is hiding secrets from me. How am I suppose to make him confess them to me?'' she complained.

''Get him to Mr. Lee's cafe. Order a hot cocoa with extra marshmallows on top and an espresso. Oh, and two chocolate croissants. Then talk to him. Simple as that'' Jimin smiled.

06: 10

Another sleepless day awaited Taehyung. He was currently listening to his favourite radio station and was reclining on his bed, changing different positions until he finds a comfortable one. Every single one of his movements was being done tediously and Taehyung stood up and walked in his bathroom. He opened the cupboard, seeing that dr. Kim had ordered him to take the insomnia pills on a specific time. Taehyung sighed and completely neglecting the doctors order, took a pill.

He felt his guilt eating his insides, his body shrinking from the pain and exhaustion. Depletion, fatigue, lassitude, emotions that were creating their scars on his physical and mental state. Why couldn't he be normal? Why did he hide so many things from Jimin, the only person that cared for him ?

After Mr. Lee's question, Taehyung started sobbing uncontrollably, all of his pathetic emotions hitting him from all the sides at the same time. Jimin started petting his back, incapable of helping the trembling boy. Mr. Lee felt so sad for the situation he unwillingly caused.

Jimin's efforts to help Taehyung proved effective, when Taehyung raised his head and grabbed a tissue to wipe his eyes. He never saw a person looking at him with more concern and anxiety than Jimin did at that moment. Taehyung told him about his mother's condition. The smoking, the lung cancer. For an odd reason Jimin shifted from his seat when the topic of smoking came on the table. He told him that this is why he is doing what he is doing. Their conversation was endless, but both of them didn't want it to end.

Yet, Taehyung didn't speak about his personal problems to Jimin. His troublesome insomnia, his poor household, his mother's countless bills, his visits on Kim Seokjin's therapy sessions, the man who tried to fuck him without his consent and because of their fight ended up cutting his hand, the nights he was just staring at his hopeless future while he was giving people oral pleasure.

That was Kim Taehyung's life. This beautiful creature's future was nonexistent. Was Park Jimin his salvation, his light ?

You were alone left out in the cold
Clinging to the ruin of your broken home
Too lost and hurting to carry your load
We all need someone to holdYou've been fighting the memory all on your own
Nothing washes, nothing grows
I know how it feels being by yourself in the rain
We all need someone to stay
We all need someone to stayHear you falling and lonely, cry out
Will you fix me up? Will you show me hope?
The end of the day, I'm helpless
Can you keep me close? Can you love me most?

He sat on his bathroom's floor and listened to the lyrics of his life on the radio.

How many things do we regret doing during our lifetime ? How does life repay us?

Cause we might be left alone in the cold, but someone is going to help us stand up. Someone will repair our broken homes. Someone will hold our hand. Someone will eventually be a constant part of our memories. We won't fade away. Someone is going to stay with us. Someone will fix us. Someone will keep us close and love us with all his being. 

Someone who will fix our broken hearts.

That's why Taehyung tried to drift back to sleep with the thought of Park Jimin inside his mind...

https://youtu.be/xNVZ4fzkSu8

a little proud for this chapter, not going to lie.