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A/N POV---

"Y/N-ah, baby are you done?"

"Just a second. I'm coming!"

You opened the door, after changing into different set of pajamas. You smiled at Taehyung, who had came to call you for your 'all children slumber party', as Yoongi had called it.

"Let's go!" He chimed. You flashed another smile and nodded, heading out.

"Guys! Our princess is here!!" He cheered as soon as you reached his and Jungkook's shared room. You giggled and jumped on the bed beside Jungkook.

"Hmm so the princess is getting a royal treatment huh?" Jimin said, pinching your cheek. You stayed silent but nodded.

Really? Princess treatment? I don't deserve that. I'm using you guys.

"Which movie?" Jungkook asked.

"Anything is fine" You said. They stayed quiet for a moment, then Jungkook decided to speak.

"Y/N-ah?" He called.

"Hmm?"

"Are you okay?" He asked softly. You looked at him, your smile dropped.

Is he suspicious? Am I too obvious?

"Yeah I'm good." No, I'm not. Save me please... She's bad.

"Princess you know you can tell us anything alright?" Jimin said, you nodded. "Talk to us if there's something bothering you. I promise we'll help you."

You wanted to cry and scream. You wanted to tell them how everything was draining you. How being yourself was draining you. How hard you were trying to stay away from mirrors, so the Y/N won't put shitty talks in your head. You knew she was bad. And she was trying to get you away from your brothers. And she was succeding.

"I know" But I can't. I don't know how to..

"Baby, please. I know there's something wrong. Wha-"

"Oppa?" You interrupted him. He waited for you to say something. "Can I- I, get a...hug?" You said, looking down. Maybe that's what you need, a hug from Jimin. He nodded and quickly embraced you, your fragile voice scared him. He was sure now that something was bothering you, but you weren't able to open up about it. And that something was serious.

"Always remember, I love you more than anything. You can talk to me anytime and I'll listen to you and help you." He whispered in his loving tone. Your eyes that had been dried in a whole month, began getting warmer with the liquid called tears. But no, you can't cry. Or else that mirror Y/N will win. You gulped the lump forming in your throat, and blinked away the tears. You thought you couldn't feel.

"Do you wanna let go now?" Jimin broke the silence after a few minutes. You wanted to say no, but nodded anyway.

"Let's pick a nice movie" you said, diverting the subject. Jungkook nodded hesitantly and grabbed remote, searching for nice *kid friendly* movies.

The four of you ended up watching Percy Jackson, Taehyung and you loved it. Jungkook was sitting next to you, with his right arm around you as you leaned on him. Jimin and Taehyung were sitting in an awkward position. Taehyung was lying on his back, watching the movie upside down. And Jimin was sitting half way leaning on Tae's legs. You sleepily rested your head on Jungkook's shoulder and closed your eyes. He pulled you closer, into a more comfortable position and let you sleep.

In no time you and Jungkook were sleeping cuddled with each other. Taehyung stood up to switch off the TV and get a bottle of water, in case any of you need it at night. Jimin lazily stood up and stretched his body, his eyes landed on your small figure snuggled close to Jungkook's big one. His arms were secured around you and your head placed on his chest. Jungkook moved a little in his sleep, tightening his grip on you, making you wince. Jimin furrowed his brows and sat next to you, checking why you winced.

"What are you doing Jimin?" Taehyung came back.

"Uh she winced just now when Jungkook held her. Something's very wrong Tae. Didn't you see how she's been acting for the past few weeks?" Jimin said.

Taehyung nodded, "I noticed it too. But I thought I was overthinking."

"I don't know..." Jimin sighed and stood up.

"Jimin it w- What is that?" Taehyung said eyeing you. Jimin looked down at you in confusion.

"What?" He asked.

Taehyung walked upto the bed and removed Jungkook's hand, your shirt had lifted up a bit. Jimin gasped, seeing the cut on your body. He quickly pulled your shirt up, seeing the cut properly. His eyes scanned your body to see if you're hurt anywhere, stopping at your face, with a worried expression.

"It looks fresh Jimin.."

"Hmm, can you get the first aid kit Tae?"

"Yeah I'll get it quickly."

Jimin gently pushed your hair back from your face. He turned Jungkook to the other side, trying hard not to wake him up, but failed.

"Hyung? Aren't you sleeping?" He asked in a groggy voice, rubbing his eyes. The door shot open and Taehyung rushed in with a box in his hands. He hurriedly handed it to Jimin.

"What are you doing? Who's hurt?" Jungkook asked, knitting his brows together.

"Y/N" Taehyung answered shortly. Jungkook looked at you, sleeping beside him. Then his gaze fell on the bare skin of your stomach with cuts. He gasped and turned to Jimin.

"H-how?"

"We don't know. We came to know right now as well." Jimin said. He took a peice of cotton with antiseptic on it to clean the cut. You winced again as the burning sensation crept in your body. You stirred in your place and groaned a little, not yet waking up completely.

"Shh, its fine" Jimin said patting you gently so you don't wake up.

He continued applying the antiseptic more carefully this time, while speaking sometimes as you would move or whimper. He was almost done when you finally woke up. You hissed and immediately pulled away from him, sitting close to head board as you folded your legs close to your chest.

"Don't" you said, with hint of anger evident in your voice.

"Y/N please, let me treat it. It will hurt y-"

"It doesn't." You said, not letting him complete.

"Okay I'm not doing anything." He kept the box away, "But at least tell me what happened? How did you get hurt?"

"Nothing" you said, "I'm okay"

"No you're not" Jungkook said.

"I am! I know!" You shouted, glaring at him. The three boys stared at you with concerned expressions. Jimin was quick enough to hug you tightly.

"Be like this for a while." He spoke. You tried to push him away, but he hugged you tighter. You started whining asking him to let you go, but he didn't budge. As if he was scared to let go of you.

Soon, you stopped. The warmth that your brother gave you was something that no one else can give you. It made you feel safe and protected. You didn't hug him back but he was fine with it. Your eyes watered and chewed on your lower lip to keep yourself from crying. Taehyung and Jungkook noticed.

Jimin pulled away, when your breathing was calm. He stared at you and lifted your head so you look at him. Your teary eyes made contact with your brother's concerned ones.

"How did you get hurt?" He asked again carressing your cheek.

"I- I ... did th-that." You said, a tear escaped your eyes. You looked at your hands, they were trembling due to fear.

When did you become like this?

Your answer crushed their hearts. Jimin could feel his organs collapsing inside him. When did his sister became like this? She was suffering so much that she started hurting herself?

"W-why?" He asked, trying hard for his voice not to crack.

"Because it doesn't hurt..." You said, wiping your tears. "Oppa.. I'm sorry. I didn't wanted to lose... I don't what will happen if I l-lose. I wanted to stop.. but I couldn't. I'm sorry. Everything is just s-so.. so complicated. Its like they're controling me and said I'm- I'm selfish. I use people for my needs." You said, your voice breaking in between as you breathed heavily. "I'm not se-selfish oppa. Please.. I promise I'm not."

Jimin knelt down in front of rubbing your arms, "Listen to me love, you're not selfish. You're a kind and generous person, so don't think like that okay?" He spoke, gesturing Jungkook to get a glass of water. He quickly nodded. He was scared to see you like that.

"Look at me okay? You'll be fine. I'm right here." Jimin said. Taehyung left the room and went to call Yoongi.

"I don't like this.. they're forcing me, Oppa. Please... Save me." You cried and hugged him. "I hate them s-so much."

"Shh, baby I'm here, I won't let anyone hurt you." He said, thinking what to do to ease your panic-stricken state. "Look at me" he spoke, you didn't listen so he used his hand to lift your face. Your blood shot red eyes, stared at his, breaking his heart.

"Breath with me okay?" He said and waited for your response. You nodded subtly.

"Good, breath in." He said and inhaled, gesturing you to do the same.

"Breath out."

"Breath in"

"Breath out."

"You're doing great princess. I love you."

"I- I love you too.."

"Again, okay?" You nodded.

"Breath in"

"Breath out."

The door opened revealing a worried Yoongi, his eyes landed on you and he rushed to your side quickly. Jimin had managed to calm you down by now. You were breathing fine, but you hugged him tightly and wouldn't let go. He rubbed your back and whispered soothing words and thousands of pretty promises.

"You okay now?" He asked softly. You nodded and looked down.

"I'm s-sorry." You mumbled.

"No, don't be." Jimin said, "You shouldn't be sorry, its not your fault."

"It is.. you don't know." You said.

"Its not your fault, I know." He said and hugged, "you said I'm a genius, then listen to your genius. Its not your fault."

Yoongi patted your head and gave a small smile. Taehyung had explained everything to him. He was disturbed by the fact that you were cutting yourself. He had gone through these phases, and he knew how much it hurts to feel worthless. Jimin too has had a similar kind of history, you didn't know because you were too young while he was suffering.

"Who were you talking about?" He asked cautious of his words and tone.

"Everyone.." you said in a low tone, "and m-me" you pointed at yourself.

"You?" Yoongi asked, a little confused.

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