Y/N: But it is not right.

RM: Everything is right when it comes to the family's safety.

I exhale frustratedly. There is no point in arguing with them, and I'm tired.

Y/N: Can we just go home?... And also, you guys need to pay for dishes that V broke in the kitchen.

Jin: Yeah, don't worry about it, princess.

I rolled my eyes when he called me a princess.

I'm no princess.

..................

Jungkook: You are still awake?

My eyes jerk opened from Jungkook's sudden presence in the patio. I lower the volume of my headphones and looked at him taking a seat next to me on the porch swing.

Y/N: Yeah.

I closed my eyes again and turned up the volume of ambient music as I rested my head against the swing's backrest, falling back into a relaxing state. It was very calming and seeing my current situation of a stalker and overly protective crazy brothers, I needed this meditation-like time for myself.

Jungkook: Can't sleep?

I nodded in reply because I didn't feel like talking. I want to be left alone, and that is why I came here initially, thinking that no one would come to the backyard after 11:00 pm, but I guess I was wrong.

Jungkook: I can't sleep either.

His voice sounded tired and defeated. I glanced at him; he was looking at the sky while his head rested on the backrest of swing.

I removed my headphones and looked at the twinkling sky.

Y/N: What's bothering you?

I asked quietly.

Jungkook let out a small chuckle.

Jungkook: I should be the one asking you that...so tell me, what is bothering you?

I saw him looking at me from the corner of my eyes.

Y/N: What do you think?

I asked without looking at him.

He sighed.

Jungkook: Y/N, don't worry about a stalker. We will find him soon.

Y/N: Do you really think I'm worried about a stalker?

I scoffed.

Y/N: Nope, not at all. And also, you can't find him anyway, we don't have any leads.

I informed him. We don't know who he is, we didn't even find any CCTV footage of him from a restaurant because it was all erased.

Jungkook: What are you worried about then?

I looked at him, he was looking back at me with a curious face. I sighed and looked up at the sky again.

Maybe I should just say it. I told myself.

Y/N: You guys.

He chuckled.

Jungkook: Don't worry about us, sis, he can't harm us. You know how strong we are, right?

He said in a mocking tone, as a joke, while he flexed his arm to show me his big biceps muscles.

I smiled and shook my head at his silliness before turning serious.

Y/N: And that's what I'm afraid of.

I said slowly and calmly.

Jungkook: Huh?

I took a deep breath and looked at him.

Y/N: I'm worried about you guys,

I pause before continuing my confession.

Y/N: More than an unknown stranger. The way you guys behave is just...it's not normal. It's scary. You all are scary...Especially you. The way you behaved at a restaurant. It was...it was not cool.

Jungkook eyes were now looking at me attentively, trying to read my face. I looked away because it was getting hard to complain about his psychotic behaviour while he kept staring at me with an innocent-looking face.

Y/N: I don't like it. It makes me...

I took a deep breath, as I try to gather the courage to tell him the truth about how I felt.

Y/N: hate you.

Sometimes.

Jungkook: You don't mean that.

He said quickly.

Jungkook: You don't hate me. I'm your brother. I did that to protect you.

His voice was desperate as he tried to justify his actions.

Y/N: You almost chocked BamBam!

I argued.

He let out a long audible breath and looked at the sky. He stayed like that for a while before speaking.

JK: I'm sorry... Sometimes I can't control myself.

He sighed heavily.

JK: When I saw him touching you, I lost it... The only thing I could think was that I have to save you from him before he hurt you and take you away from m-me.

His voice broke in the end. His eyes were closed but his face held a pained expression. It broke my heart because I have never seen him like this before, it was like he was physically hurting at thought of losing me.

Y/N: Oppa.

I didn't know what to say. I was angry and upset with him—and others—but now my heart is melting seeing him like this. I placed my hand on his shoulder to comfort him.

He looked at me with shiny eyes.

JK: This world is a bad place, Y/N. It is full of predators, and I'm constantly afraid that someday this world will take you away from me.

He pulled my hand from his shoulder and placed it between his hands.

JK: I don't want to lose you again, Y/N. Not again.

He said as he looked at his clasped hands.

I frown.

Y/N: Again?

His eyes widen in the realization. He cursed under his breath and looked at me.

Y/N: What do you mean again?

JK: Hm? Nothing.

He nervously smiled and releases my hand from his clasped hands.

JK: It's late, I think you should go to bed.

I shook my head no.

Y/N: Answer me.

I said firmly.

JK: Good night.

He quickly stood up, ready to go away but before he can take the next step, I hold his forearm, stopping him.

Y/N: If you don't want me to hate you then answer me. Please.

I know it's wrong to blackmail or whatever, but I wanted to know the truth. He didn't move and kept looking at me as if he's deciding if he should tell me or not.

Y/N: Tell me.

I said softly.

He shook his head.

JK: You won't understand.

Y/N: Give me a chance. I promise I'll try to understand.

He groaned and sat on his previous seat.

JK: But you have to promise that you won't tell anyone.

Y/N: I promise. I won't tell a single soul.

JK: You also have to promise that you won't leave me after I tell you about my past.

Now I could feel the anxiety started creeping up on me. I was now nervous to know Jungkook's answer. I'm not sure if I'm ready to know about his past yet, because whatever he's gonna say, it will change my life for better or worse. But it will also give me closure on why Jungkook is behaving like this. So, guess what I'm choosing.

Y/N: I promise I won't leave you.

He took a long breath and asked.

JK: Do you know we are all adopted?

Of course, I knew. Mom told me that all boys are adopted, except Jin. He's the biological son of Mr. Kim. But it really doesn't matter, they are all family after all and have been living together for years.

Y/N: Yeah.

He nodded at my answer.

JK: I was nine when dad adopted me. Before that, I was living with my single unmarried mom and her upper-class family. She died from cancer when I was seven, so I was basically an orphan at a young age.

My eyes widen.

Y/N: I-I'm sorry about your mother.

JK: I have gotten over it.

He said while looking at the moonlit sky.

Y/N: What happened to your dad?

JK: That coward run away when mom told him that she's pregnant. I never knew who that bastard was or else I would have killed him by now.

His jaw was twitching with a fit of anger.

JK: Because of him, she lost her respect! Everyone was treating her like trash, even her own family! —

He took a long breath to calm himself.

JK: After her death, her family started to lock me up in the basement because I reminded them of my late mother and her worst mistake. I would spend my whole day in the basement alone. Only maids would visit me to give me food and water. Occasionally, my uncle, mom's brother, would come and beat me up whenever he was having a bad day.

Y/N: What about school?

He scoffed.

JK: I didn't go to school.

Y/N: What! What about your neighbours, didn't they notice this?

JK: My grandparents were rich and powerful people, Y/N. No one would ever go against them, no matter what. The only person who was brave enough to go against their order was, Y/N, our maid's daughter.

He smiled, but it was filled with sadness. I don't know why but my heart started to beat faster because I had a feeling that something really bad was about to happen to her, which has left a deep scar on Jungkook. Maybe she is the reason why Jungkook gets overprotective around me.

JK: After 7 or 8 months—after mom's death—she started to sneak in my room to play with me. She was a few years older than me so I would call her Noona because she was taking care of me like a big sister. She would bring delicious treats or candies for me and sometimes she would bring a ball or small toy car for me. She was really nice to me and I loved her. But one day...

His one leg started shaking from stress.

JK: She got c-caught playing with me by my uncle. He slapped her and started to drag her away. I followed but he kicked me in the stomach, and I fall back crying. I laid there on the ground in pain but then I heard Y/N noona's scream. I quickly stood up, ignoring my hurting stomach, and followed her scream of help.

His grip tightens around swing's armrest as his voice was getting heavier as if he was ready to angrily lash out at any moment.

JK: Screams were coming from the uncle's room. When I reached there, I saw Y/N's mom was banging on the door crying. I quickly tried to open a door, but it was a lock from inside. Noona's scream for help stopped abruptly and I could now only hear her muffled cry. It made me more scared for her life. I desperately started kicking a door, hoping that it would open but it didn't budge.

His breath quickened like he was living that same painful memory again.

JK: Then I threaten him that if he doesn't let Noona go then I'll call the cops. He finally opened the door and aggressively slapped me a few times, but I didn't feel a thing because I was so focused on Noona. Her-her clothes were ripped, her face was brutally beaten, her e-eye was purple, her lips were bleeding, her—her whole body was covered in b-bruises. That f*cking monster has ruined her life!

My eyes started to get a watery hearing this. Jungkook's eyes also started becoming red from rage and tears. I quickly went close to him and hugged his side to comfort him. I know I can't really comfort him but at least I can let him know that I'm here for him.

He didn't look at me and continued.

JK: Seeing her like that broke something inside me, I didn't know what came over me and I quickly broke an alcohol bottle that was near on the table and stabbed that broken bottle in that f*cker's stomach.

I looked at him in horror.

Y/N: D-Did he...?

JK: No, sadly that f*cker survived. And guess what, he didn't even go to jail for his crime. No cop would file a rape report against him. Noona's mother begged every police for justice but they didn't listen. They were all corrupted. And because of that, after a few days, Noona...N-Noona k-killed herself. She-She was g-gone.

He started crying. I held him close to me as he cried his heart out. It was heartbreaking. It was painful. I know I should stay strong to support him, but I can't, I can't stop my tears. He had a horrible past. I felt so sorry for him and his Noona, Y/N.

After a few minutes, he calmed down.

JK: I-I knew I had to take revenge for my-my Noona, so I killed him.

I stopped breathing. I couldn't believe what I just heard.

He...He...

I quickly moved away from him to see his face clearly.

Y/N: H-How?

JK: After a few days, when he arrived home from the hospital. I knew he was still weak from the previous stab, so one night I slipped in his room with a knife and stabbed him multiple times when everyone was sleeping.

He started to chuckle like a maniac, while I was here gasping from shock.

JK: That f*cker was screaming like a baby when he saw me stabbing him with a butcher knife. He–

Y/N: How-how did you got away?

I asked in a panic.

JK: I ran away. After a few months on the streets, dad AKA Mr. Kim found me and adopted me.

Y/N: Does he know about...?

JK: Yeah, he does. They all do. They just don't know that her name was Y/N.

He finally looked at me.

JK: I-I know you believe it is wrong b-but I had—

Y/N: He deserved it.

I cut him in midsentence. I don't think it is wrong to punish the rapist. And if cops, who were supposed to punish wrongdoers, were not doing their job then someone had to do it. I'm glad that the monster is dead now, but I'm still shocked that Jungkook killed, I mean, punished him by himself at a young age. I'm sure this event has affected his mind on so many different levels.

JK: You don't think what I did was wrong?

He asked in surprise.

Y/N: What he did to your Noona was wrong. What cops did was wrong. You just did what every brother would have done for their sister.

He smiled and quickly hugged me.

JK: Thank you for understanding, Y-Y/N.

We stayed like that for a while before he finally let me go and looked at me with adoration.

JK: I know God stole one sister away from me, but he gave me another one to protect, to cherish, to care and this time I'm not letting anyone harm you. I will always protect you, and that's my promise.

Y/N: I know.

I smiled through my tears and hugged him again.

Next day

Jungkook: Y/N, let's go for breakfast, everyone is waiting.

He yelled from outside of my room.

Y/N: Coming, wait a sec.

I quickly comb my hair in a ponytail and got out of the room.

Jungkook: Good morning, Lil sis.

He happily chirped.

Seeing him this happy made me sad because I know underneath his happy face, he has hidden so many painful memories. It was just making me feel guilty for hating him initially.

Y/N: Good morning.

I replied with a smile.

J-hope: Good morning, babies.

We turned around and saw J-hope walking toward us.

Y/N: Good morning, Oppa.

Jungkook: Good morning, Hobi Hyung! ~

We both replied at the same time.

J-hope: Whoa! Someone woke up on the right side of the bed today.

He said looking at Jungkook.

Jungkook: Yeah, I slept well after a long time.

He looked at me with a big smile before looking at J-hope.

When we reached a dining table, we saw everyone was already at the dining table. They all wished good morning and continued their breakfast. As usual, I took a seat beside Jungkook.

Dad: Oh yeah, by the way, Kai is not a Y/N's stalker.

He said all of a sudden.

Dad: My men checked his background. And He's clean.

Y/N: Oh yeah, his voice also didn't match to that restaurant guy.

Mom: Restaurant guy?

Suga: So, he's not the one.

Mom and Suga both said at the same time.

Dad: What restaurant guy?

Jin told them a whole thing to mom and dad, skipping important parts like almost stabbing BamBam's figures or breaking a bunch of plates in the kitchen.

Dad nodded but mom started to freak out.

Mom: He sent you a letter?! This is dangerous.

She quickly turned to dad.

Mom: We should complain at the police station. She needs protection. I'm afraid—

Dad: Relax, honey. I will take care of it and she doesn't need cops protects as long as my sons are with her. They will protect her, no matter what.

No doubt.

From Jungkook's story, I can tell he will protect me, even in hell.

Mom: But what if someone hurt them?

Dad smiled at her and hold her hand.

Dad: Don't worry about them, they are capable of handling their selves.

Mom nodded, believing him.

Seriously, after yesterday's showdown at a restaurant, I can safely say that they are capable of doing more than just protecting me and their selves. And we all know that Jungkook has killed a man in the past, and I don't think he will hesitate to do again to protect me. That's why I'm not worried about myself anymore, I'm more worried about a stalker. I mean he could be a harmless secret admirer, who is just extremely shy to face me or something, who knows.

At School

Like yesterday, I was walking in a school hallway with my three bodyguards AKA Jimin, V, Jungkook. I don't know why but every time I'm walking with them, I feel like I'm doing "Walk of Shame" because everyone would keep staring at me.

But one thing I have noticed that usually mostly girls would stare at me but never a boy. And when by some miracle they would look at me, but when I looked back at them, they would quickly turn their faces away like they were never looking at me.

It has been like this from the day I started school here. It is actually surprising that I don't have any guy friends. There was only one guy who talked to me in my first class on the first day and wanted to become a friend but the next day he stopped talking to me for no reason.

Weird.

Oh, wait!

Don't tell me it was him.

It makes sense now. How can I forget that Jungkook said we had four classes together at our first dinner? That means he had his eyes on me from a start because I had his Noona's name!

Y/N: Um, Jungkook Oppa, why I never had a guy friend in this school?

He stopped walking and behind him, we three also stopped walking too.

Jungkook: Uh.

Jimin: Because you are our sister, duh.

He started walking ahead and we three followed.

Y/N: Yeah but I'm talking about before that when we didn't know each other.

V and Jimin started looking at Jungkook with confusion.

Y/N: Was it because of you, Oppa?

Jungkook didn't answer and kept on walking.

V: Jungkook, answer.

He asked in a demanding tone.

Jungkook: Yeah.

Jimin: Why?

Y/N: Because he liked me from start.

I shrugged. I know they don't know the real reason yet and I didn't want to put Jungkook in a weird position right now, so I lied. But it is still unfair that he controlled who I'll be friends with from the get-go. But I guess I should let it go this time.

V: No wonder he was the only one who was excited to have her as a sister.

He scoffed arrogantly.

Y/N: And that's why he's my favourite brother.

I wanted to stick out my tongue at him, but I didn't because we were in a school hallway and many were watching.

Jimin: I thought your favourite was Yoongi Hyung, what changed?

I didn't know I actually had favourites, but from the past few days, I like Yoongi's company so I guess I can say he was my favourite and I think he still is. Jungkook is my favourite too because he trusted me enough to say his biggest darkest secret. I think now I'm closer to him more than others because I know his past and I know why he behaves the way he does. I can understand him, and I want to help him. But Jungkook told me not to say anyone about last night so I guess I gotta lie now again.

Y/N: He's taking me to cake factory today.

Jimin abruptly stopped walking and looked at me, while Jungkook looked at me with confusion.

Jimin: Really? Then if I take you to the cake factory then I'll become your favourite?

Y/N: Nope. I'm still angry at you about yesterday.

I gave him a mean glare.

V: Drama queen.

He rolled his eyes at me.

Y/N: Yes, I am. What you gonna do, bite me?

V: Nope, here's a better option, kill you.

He said with a sadistic smirk.

Y/N: You are creepy.

I blurt out and started walking in my first class, but someone held my hand to stop me. I turned around and saw it was Jimin's hand.

Jimin: You know I did that for you, right?

He asked furiously.

Y/N: You could have just asked him!

I whisper yelled because I didn't want others to hear us.

Jungkook: Y/N, sometimes we have to do it the hard way.

Y/N: Did you saw how scared and terrified he was?

Jimin: So? At least he's not dead.

Really?

Does he not care about others' feelings?

Y/N: You know you are a heartless monster.

I said furiously.

Jimin: And you are a pain in the ass.

He looked at me like I'm the most annoying person on earth.

Y/N: Good!

I turned around and went into class. 

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