Author's Note:

Hello everyone!

Many things happened that kept me quite busy from updating on time for Christmas so this was a bit late.

I still hope you enjoy and Merry Late Christmas to everyone!

Hope everyone had a good time!

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Chaeyoung was met with silence when the hospital staff had stopped fussing over her and left her room, bowing in apology over what had happened right before exiting. Chaeyoung had been laid on her side to prevent her from pressing against her stitches like she had during her spasms. Chaeyoung was being accompanied but didn't know how to face either of the two men in the room. One of them was smiling brightly because she had finally woken up while the other was fuming in the corner and glaring daggers at her.

"Well, how nice that Prince Shorty came just in time to wake you up with a loving kiss, right Chaeyoung?" Jungkook asked bitterly. Chaeyoung had been asked many things by the doctor that had entered her room and had just woken up from a huge shock so she was still pretty out of it; not really paying attention to what Jungkook was asking. Jungkook looked at her eyes as she stared off into space and he scoffed in annoyance. "Wow, so distracted by his lips you can't even listen to me, huh?" Chaeyoung snapped back into reality with his words and looked at him with an apologetic smile and a roll of her eyes.

"Calm down, Kookie. Angry expressions make you look ugly so relax a bit. You look cute when you smile so be happy I'm awake, okay?" Chaeyoung's voice was pretty quiet since she really didn't have the energy to speak at her normal volume and hearing her soft words with that expression Jungkook melted completely and cooled down with a sigh. He approached her and gently caressed her cheek with the back of his left hand. "I'm sorry, Chaengmunk. I was just annoyed at the fact that he managed to wake you up, especially when you were convulsing so badly. We tried to wake you up but we would get no reaction whatsoever. I guess next time you fall unconscious for a long time I will kiss you since that seems to work." Jungkook finished with a smirk and Chaeyoung's eyes widened, face burning up again after having cooled down before.

"Jungkook, leave her alone. She just woke up and all she went through must have drained her. She doesn't have the energy to deal with you right now so be a good boy and go stand in the corner while we speak." Jin stood beside Jungkook and gave him a stern look to which Jungkook just laughed and crossed his arms in defiance. "Yeah right." he retorted and Jin raised an eyebrow in question, "do you want to hear some jokes?" Jungkook widened his eyes and instantly headed to the corner, turning to face Jin and Chaeyoung with a pout as he hovered down onto the ground in silence.

Jin rolled his eyes and looked at Chaeyoung who was staring back at him. "How are you feeling, Chaeyoung-ah?" He asked gently and she smiled at his voice. "I'm okay now. Just feeling a bit lightheaded still and very mentally and physically exhausted. My back hurts, my arms hurt, but not as much as my head. It'll go away soon with the medication I was given so I'll be fine for now." Jin nodded at her response, grabbing a chair and sitting down beside her. "What exactly happened? Your brain activity was too active so you were unconscious outwardly but you were still conscious inwardly?"

Chaeyoung nodded at his words, "you could say I was having an internal battle with myself. After what happened in the library, the negativity in my mind was taking over and telling me I should just turn myself in to the demon instead of fighting to survive. Everything was black and the voice in my head was distorted. The distorted me kept trying to convince me that you would be better off without me and that everyone could finally move on and I was believing it at first. I always have the same worries and you know it very well, oppa. Although I don't really tell you when I am feeling my worst and when my thoughts are too dark. I was fighting back at first but was losing after having been hit with every single negative thing I had thought of before on multiple occasions. I was getting eaten up in my own darkness. I even heard you and Jungkook talking to me but I was too far deep to reach out to your voices. I guess when I heard Jimin speaking to me and hearing that he was okay and beside me, my mind began to clear up and brighten. The k-k-" she tried to finish off her explanation by saying that the kiss was the final shocker she needed to snap her out of it but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

She scolded herself for making that moment such a big deal when it wasn't much of anything to either of them, at least that is what she kept telling herself. She cursed her body for reacting in strange ways when the memory of his lips on hers returned. She wanted to just shrug it off but it left an impact behind and she couldn't help but feel utterly embarrassed. It's not like he initiated the kiss out of affection so she had to stop acting like a young school girl about it and mature.

Jin chuckled when he saw her flustered state and he ruffled her hair affectionately, wishing to hug her again but fearing he will hurt her after being scolded by the doctor that too much force could break her stitches. "You're too innocent, Chaengie. I'm so glad you are okay and thank you for sharing what went on in your head. You would have told us not to worry about it before but hearing your actual concerns helps us understand what you are going through and although Jungkook and I might not be too much help, we will support you." Jungkook came closer and smiled at Chaeyoung, making her smile brightly back at them. "I know it has been a long time coming and that I should have said this sooner but I've decided not to run away now; not run away from anything or anyone. You have taken the time to get to know me and have become essentials in my life, working endlessly hard to keep me safe and making me feel welcome. I have finally realized I can't keep thinking that everyone is going to drop me like my parents did. You're devoted to me and I am to you so let's protect each other from now on. The fear of loss will always be there but I won't run away and act like I'm alone in this anymore. Sorry it took me so long to say these words. I guess a good knockout is what it took." Chaeyoung laughed lightly and Jin and Jungkook both turned to look at each other with pride.

"You're growing up so fast, you kid!" Jin exclaimed, going in for a hug that made Chaeyoung groan a bit in pain but she snuggled into it anyway. "Wow, Chaeyoung-ah. I think you are looking a bit more mature now. Although, I bet your breasts still haven't grown any bigger. You can't win them all, I suppose." Jungkook teased and Chaeyoung released herself from the hug with Jin and threw the TV remote that was nearby at Jungkook, smirking in satisfaction at his groan of pain. "That's what you get, jerk." she grumbled. Jin was just laughing at the two youngsters, feeling happy that the heavy atmosphere in the room and the heavy feeling he had been feeling in his chest had lifted.

"Chaeyoung, what about Jimin? Will you let him in too?" Jin suddenly asked and Chaeyoung turned to him with a sigh of defeat. "I said I wasn't going to run away from anything or anyone, didn't I? I think you were right, oppa. Jimin might be able to help me after all and it's not right for him not to know what he got himself into. The true test will be if his mind will stay as determined when he realizes what's going on. I've decided to trust him. My heart is telling me to believe in him and I will do so." Jin was feeling ecstatic and Jungkook was immensely proud of Chaeyoung for finally having the guts to face things with everyone this time around. "When will you tell him?" Jungkook asked and Chaeyoung thought for a bit before answering, "I feel like I need a few days to prepare what I am going to say to him. In a few days, I will let him know. I just need time." Both understood how difficult this was going to be for her but they believed everything would go well.

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"Ugh, I did so much talking when I was supposed to take it easy. Will you both let me rest please?" Chaeyoung asked, feeling tired even though she had slept for so long. Part of her was afraid to close her eyes but she felt like everything was clear for now. "You want us to leave?" Jin was worried to leave her alone but Chaeyoung looked at him with pleading eyes. "Please? I just need some peace for today without feeling like someone is watching me." Jungkook didn't want to but sighed as he looked at Jin. "Let's go, hyung. She's asking us nicely and she looks deader than me so we should let her rest so she can clear those dark circles under her eyes and get some life back in her. She really needs that beauty sleep." Chaeyoung glared at Jungkook, "don't test me, Kook. I will throw my monitor at you next." Jungkook shivered and Jin chuckled, leaning down to kiss Chaeyoung's forehead softly. "Rest well, Chaengie." Jungkook pouted and leaned in as well, kissing her cheek which caused a light blush to form on Chaeyoung's face. "Night night, Chaeyoung-ah. Try not to dream of Prince Shorty too much." Chaeyoung groaned in annoyance but smiled either way and rested her head on her pillow when she heard them leave. She closed her eyes, the sound of her heart monitor putting her to sleep.

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Chaeyoung woke up when she heard a soft angelic voice singing and a warm touch on her hand. She slowly opened her eyes, directing her vision on the angel she had figured was by her side. Jimin was currently singing under his breath but it was still the most beautiful thing Chaeyoung had heard in her life. She was mesmerized by his face and how calm he looked as he sat beside her on his wheelchair and held her hand while she laid there. Chaeyoung averted her eyes when she caught herself staring and gazed at the bedside table only to gasp in amazement when she found a beautiful vase filled with white roses. Jimin was startled when he heard her gasp and looked at her only to see how happy she was to see the flowers he had bought at the gift shop for her. He had remembered how Jin was surprised at all the flowers Jimin had received and had wished that Chaeyoung had as many flowers as him so Jimin wanted to contribute.

"Do you like them?" Jimin asked her in a quiet voice, still feeling very shy after what had happened before in her room. He knew that Chaeyoung had been asleep but he knew what he had done to her and he kept thinking back on it, eyes flickering onto her lips without him even realizing. Chaeyoung gave him a sweet smile, feeling almost teary after having received flowers from a different person other than Jin. "I do, I guess you got them for me?" Jimin nodded, averting his eyes from her lips and onto her eyes only to gulp down a knot in his throat when he felt his heart jamming out in his chest when he stared at her shining brown eyes that were sparkling with joy. "Thank you, Jimin. They are beautiful." Chaeyoung grasped his hand that was already on top of hers and squeezed it gently. Jimin was confused as to why he couldn't speak. He just kept staring at Chaeyoung with awe and everything she did was imprinted into his mind in slow motion.

"I'm really glad that you're okay. I was worried that-" before Chaeyoung could finish what she was going to say, she was cut off by Jimin releasing his hand from hers and instead gently scooping her up in a warm embrace once he got out of his wheelchair. His legs were still shaky as he had yet to regain his previous strength but he was holding up in order to hug Chaeyoung after his feelings of joy for seeing her alive overtook him. "I'm the one that should be glad to see that you're okay. I saw you spasm in front of me and it was one of the scariest things I have ever experienced. I really thought you were going to die. Never scare me like that again, Park Chaeyoung. Please.." Chaeyoung found herself speechless after hearing him speak with an overwhelming amount of emotion.

His body was trembling as he held her and Chaeyoung smiled softly when he sunk his head in the crook of her neck, feeling a wet sensation she could only imagine as tears. She held him as best as she could with the wires connected to her getting a bit in the way and her stitches hurting from moving her arms and getting pressed but she wasn't complaining. Jimin was silently crying and all Chaeyoung could really do was softly pat his head as he cried on her. "Jimin, I'm okay now. I'm sorry if I worried you. I should thank you for helping me out. I was told you were the reason I woke up." Chaeyoung didn't want him to know she knew his method but still wanted to thank him for his help. Jimin stiffened and looked up at her as he moved away slightly but faces close together. They stared at each other for what felt like forever and Jimin bit his bottom lip, which made Chaeyoung's heart hammer in her chest as if she was expecting something. What is it that my heart and mind are trying to tell me? Why do I feel this way only when I am with you? Am I stupid? Am I sick?

Chaeyoung bit her bottom lip as well and Jimin felt himself move forward automatically as if he was being pulled in by a magnet. She stayed still, watching him approach her before clenching her eyes closed. Jimin was close to her lips before quickly pausing when he thought of Seulgi and his blood ran cold at the thought of what he had been planning to do behind Seulgi's back. This isn't right. I can't do this to Seulgi. My heart keeps beating for the wrong person and it's confusing. Why do I keep feeling this way towards you, Chaeyoung? I have to control myself, I have a girlfriend. Jimin wasn't really sure what exactly was going on with him anymore. His heart was beating for another woman that wasn't his girlfriend and he had no idea when it had started but he was slowly realizing now that Chaeyoung was no friend in his heart although his mind was trying to convince him otherwise.

Jimin pulled Chaeyoung's head down gently before placing a gentle kiss on her nose. Chaeyoung's heart was melting completely and she opened her eyes to look at Jimin who was smiling sweetly at her. "Next time, let's protect each other together and don't bring all the pain to yourself. I was very scared but I'm happy you're okay. You mean a lot to me, Chaeyoung. You are a very dear f-friend." he stuttered a bit towards the end but he was convincing himself his emotions of losing a close friend were getting the better of him and clouding his judgement. Chaeyoung was happy with his sweet words but there was a twinge of pain deep in her heart. 

Chaeyoung was caught up in her thoughts she hadn't noticed Jimin cup her face between his hands. "Look at me, Chaeyoung." he ordered, making Chaeyoung snap out of it and shudder when she heard his voice grow deep. She couldn't keep her eyes on his for long so she averted her eyes once again. "I don't know what's going on in your life but it seems that I can't leave you alone because you're in trouble no matter where you go and that worries me. I'm tired of seeing you scared and me having no clue what's going on. You kept running away from me and I'm glad you have stopped doing that now but please let me know what's going on." he begged, making Chaeyoung feel so overwhelmed and even though she had been brave before she suddenly felt so small now that she felt like she was being pressured to give him an answer she wasn't fully ready to give. "O-once I tell you what's going on will you promise me you won't change your thoughts and will remain as determined as you are now?" she quietly asked, refusing to look him in the eyes as she spoke. Jimin wanted the eye contact badly so he motioned her head towards his to get her full attention. Once she was looking straight at him, he looked at her with the most pleading eyes and in the most pleading tone he could muster said, "let me help you." 

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Author's Note:

Hello Guys!

Finally updated again!

Sorry I was gone due to several events, including graduation!

I have time to update for sure now that all of that is settled!

Hope you liked this chapter!

Sorry if there were many mistakes, I am writing this extremely late at night and am falling asleep.

Until next time!

P.S. What do you think will happen in the next chapter?