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There is this certain emptiness they feel as they sit on top of the rock, hugging their jackets close to their bodies. The sky was in a shade of gray matching their mood.

Bangtan hasn't slept a wink yesterday. Thoughts of you left them awake for the rest of the night, guilt and worry filled their insides as these feelings slowly ate them up in the dark.

They should've went to the police but figured the authorities wouldn't believe any of their testimonies and they would more likely be put in jail first before your mother. Besides, there's this promise they had to keep. Whatever your reason is for wanting them to not do anything must be important. And unlike what they have done before, they would trust you this time even if it kills them on the inside.

"She's not coming." Jimin whispered, his eyes a little unfocused as he repeatedly pushes his hair back while rocking his body back and forth. His eyes were puffy and tired from all the crying he had done.

"Let's wait a little more." Namjoon insisted, typing fast on his phone. "About what we discussed, we go with our plan okay? Whatever her response is, we'll go from that."

Jungkook lifted his head up from being burried on his knees and joined the conversation.

"What if she doesn't come today? What if the bitch did something to her again? Do we go to her house? What if she doesn't let us in?"

Namjoon stopped typing and slowly looked up. He let out a tired sigh before staring at the angry sky.

"Then we wait here."

A deafening silence enveloped the cold air surrounding them. But that silence was soon broken with the sound of tiny droplets of water falling from above.

Yoongi cursed in annoyance before tucking Pong inside his jacket to protect it from the light rain.

Hoseok who was about to doze of to sleep was startled when a drop hit his nape. He threw his head up and immediately looked around, slowly calming down when he remembered where he was and the reason he's here. About to go back to sleep, his eyes caught a sight of a familiar gray sweater from a near distance, making him do a double take when the cap that person was wearing shifted backwards revealing your face.

"(Name)."

Bangtan looked at him before following the direction of his gaze. Their eyes soften when they saw you walking towards them.

You tried to keep your head down, finding the way your feet touch the ground fascinating despite the painful burn on your sole hurting with your every step.

Your body feels heavy, your eyes a little droopy from the lack of sleep. You feel tired and the feeling of wanting to rest forever sounds pleasing.

When you finally arrived in front of the rock, you halted your steps. You still had your head down as you cautiously look around as if you're afraid someone will come out any moment.

Namjoon quickly scampered on his feet and walked towards you, the words he's been practicing ready to slip from his tongue.

"(Name), we have something we need to talk with—"

"Go home." You cut him off with your tiny voice but full of conviction.

Your eyes unconciously scanned your surroundings once again and the action wasn't left unnoticed by Bangtan.

"What's wrong?" Taehyung asked, jumping from his spot and walking beside their leader. "Is someone following you?"

Your eyes widened in panic and you immediately denied his claim.

"I need you to go home and never come here again."

Your eyes teared up as fear slowly consumed you at your thoughts. You carefully looked around once again, your breath hitched on your throat when you saw a figure hid behind a tree.

"I'm so stupid." Tears brimmed in your eyes as you repeatedly wiped them away. "I should've pushed you away before. I'm so selfish. I'm sorry."

"Wait, what's happening?" Taehyung asked in confusion, walking towards you to grab your arm but you shied away from his touch.

"You can't be with me again. It's not safe for you. Go home." Your voice was hasty, breaking from time to time due to your crying. "Please. Please leave."

"No, tell us what the fuck is happening."

"They're going to hurt you."

"Who?"

Your shaky eyes glanced around in fear.

"I don't know. But they're going to hurt you if you keep seeing me. That's why I told you to never see me again now that I'm back home. And I should've sticked with that but I'm stupid and selfish."

"Why would they hurt us?"

"Because you all know." You whispered slowly backing away.

"About your mother? Is this her doing?" Yoongi demanded answers, his eyes hardened in anger.

You shook your head and shut your eyes tight. "Just... leave, okay?"

"Not without you."

Your body stiffened at what Jungkook said. The proposal sound promising. But you can't let your selfishness get the best of you again.

"I can't run away forever. I'll stay here and deal with my problems alone."

"No, you're not going to be alone in any of this. Either you deal with your problems with us, or you run away with us. You're not alone, (Name). Not anymore that we're here."

You wanted to cry at what Yoongi said. You could just grab their hands and run away with them far from here and start your new life. But you'll never be safe. Never. He will follow you wherever you go and bring you back to the hell he created. And now that Bangtan got tangled in this mess, they'll get the worse end of the stick.

"Leave." You said with finality before turning on your feet and walking away.

"We'll tell the police about your mother."

Namjoon's statement made you froze on your spot.

"You leave us with no choice, (Name). We're saving you in any way we can. We know the last time we broke our promise when we shouldn't, but now what if we didn't break it when we should have. We don't want any regrets."

You couldn't say a word, your heart thumping hard against your ribcage. They just pulled your biggest weakness.

"You want to save your mother so bad, don't you? Then save her but we're saving you too and taking you out of that place. Make your choice."

Seokjin stepped forward and placed his hand on your shoulder. You looked up to him and he gave you an assuring smile.

"Namjoon talked with Yoongi's brother in Daegu." He whispered as he was aware someone might be listening. "He's willing to help. He even found a place for us to stay. Besides, Yoongi's uncle works in a police department. They'll keep us safe."

Relief washed over your body and you're tempted to say yes. But is the risk worth to take? Will you all really be safe?

Your eyes caught the sight of the man hiding behind the tree pulled his phone up and placed it behind his ears. You panicked and quickly agreed to their plan.

"Okay. I'll come with you."

Their lips broke into relieved smiles. But they couldn't be so relaxed at the moment as nothing yet is for sure.

"Let's go." Seokjin took your hand in his and was about to drag you but you stopped him.

"No, not today."

"What? If we're going to leave, we do it now before it's too late."

You went near them to whisper. "One of my father's men is here. I don't think it's safe if we leave now."

"Then when?"

"Tomorrow. Before the sun rises. But not here. Let's meet in the forest, near the pond. The one we used to go to."

They were slightly hesitant but decided to just go with your decision.

"Now after I walk away, act like I rejected whatever you said." You told them and they slightly nodded their head, Taehyung already on it as he started shaking his head with a defeated look on his face. "I'll leave now."

"Okay. We'll see each other tomorrow."

You nodded your head and turned your back from them.

You started walking away but something doesn't feel right. A dreadful feeling is on the pit of your stomach. Horrible thoughts are slowly eating you up. Scary what ifs corrupting your mind.

You spun on your shoes again to face them, your expression filled with worry. And Bangtan mirrored the frown on your face.

You perused their appearance, taking in their every detail. Somewhere deep inside you, there is this fear that this might be the last time you'll be seeing them.

"You'll be there tomorrow, right?"

"Of course."

You forced to nod your head, you can't seem to fully trust their words.

"Whatever happens, I'll be there. I'll wait for you so you should come." You pleaded, begging for something you don't know.

"We will. Don't worry."

"Alright." You nodded, bitting your lower lip. "I'll see you then."

You flashed them a smile, a genuine and beautiful one. Bangtan felt the fuzzy warmth in their hearts at the sight of that, etching the picture in their mind hoping they would remember it forever.

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"Sir, (Name) talked with them for almost 10 minutes. I couldn't catch everything they said but I feel like they're planning something."

The man let his fingers clatter on his desk as an amused smile made its way to his lips after listening to the guy on the other line.

"They have the guts, huh?"

"What should we do, sir?"

He comfortably leaned his back on the swivel chair, a woman on her skimpy dress made her way to sit on his lap. The man carressed the skin on her thighs and proceeded to place a kiss on her neck, leaving the girl on a giggling fit.

"(Name) needs to realize that no one will help her and she should just be a little obedient girl like she used to be before she run away from home. Whatever the fuck they plan, you make sure they don't meet her."