~ Wherever You Stray, I Follow ~

* TAEHYUNG'S POV *

Lost. 

That's how I felt with every turn I took as I ran through the streets of New York. If something happens to Y/N, I can't forgive myself. Ever. 

"FUCK!", I yelled as I collapsed on the sidewalk. Did the universe always have to play so dirty when it came to me fucking up shit!? 

Or was it just another ploy to show me how worthless I am in times of need!? Or how undeserving I am of forgiveness!? I scoffed. I didn't even know Y/N that well to chalk out the places she might've gone to. 

"Where are you, Y/N?", I whispered as I looked at the sky, hoping for a sign. Anything. Please just take me to Y/N. 

I got up once more. I won't give up until I find her. I took out the note from my pocket, trying to figure out any clues that might be hidden in here. 

As the strong wind runs through my hair and as the water flows in front of me
Lights will guide me to the place I belong

I groaned in annoyance as I re-read it again. Could she be going to the beach? But the real question is WHICH ONE!? 

No, Taehyung.....think. 

She couldn't have possibly gone far from the hospital. So, wherever she is, she has covered it on foot. 

I need to narrow down the names of the beaches in and around the hospital. I pulled out my phone from the pocket and googled the names of the beaches which were situated in and around the hospital. 

The only one within walking distance was the Orchard Beach. I took a deep breath, praying that I had made the right deduction and headed that way. 

Please let me find you there, Y/N. Please don't run away anymore. 

*****

Scanning the beach, I could not see anything other than the waves washing over the dimly lit beach. Not a soul seemed to be in sight. 

Did she leave already? Had I read the signals wrong? 

These thoughts plagued my mind as I decided that I would search for her in every single beach in New York City until I find her. 

.....I can't lose you too, Y/N.....

My feet sunk in the sand as I embarked on the journey of finding my Baby Girl. 

Y/N, why would you run away from us? From me. 

I balled my fists as only one person seemed responsible for her distress. 

"Chris Jenkins. You're going to hell. FUCK YOU!", I yelled out as I kicked the sand in front of me. I was fuming. That motherfucker dare go and bang her up!? 

And now, he's whoring around, leaving Y/N out here all alone!? Son of a bitch! 

It was evident from his actions that marrying Y/N is only a ploy to rise in the business hierarchy and claim Park Enterprises. 

I ran my fingers through my hair. Should I tell Jimin and Hoseok hyung about this? Yes. Will I tell them? No. 

All hell would break loose if Hoseok hyung finds out that Y/N is merely being used as a medium by the Jenkins to merely raise their stock prices in the market. 

It would be the start of a raging fire with no way to douse it. And the Jenkins weren't a decent lot. Seeing as to how their ties extend to the underworld as well. 

"Y/N!!!!", I called out as I caved in and collapsed on the sand. I had walked the entire perimeter, back and forth but still no sign of her. 

What if something, or someone rather, had happened to her!?!?!? 

Would I be able to forgive myself!? 

I covered my face with my hands as I contemplated my next step. 

Should I go over to the next beach? Or should I contact Hoseok hyung? Or even Jimin. Or should I go back to the hospital and wait for her over there? Or should I go downtown?? 

"Taehyung?", a timid voice suddenly called out from behind me. I could recognize that voice from anywhere. 

I quickly scrambled to my feet, doubting whether I was hearing things now or not. 

When I realized I wasn't, I hugged the person behind me and the only name that fell from my lips was,"Y/N."

She stood there stiffly as I filled my entire being with her. God, I'm so fucked up to fall for her even after 10 years. 

"Let go of me, Taehyung.", she said as she tried to push me away. But her frail arms couldn't move me away as I embraced her tighter, afraid that I'd lose her if I were to let go. 

"Taehyung!", she called out with a little more force as she struggled against my hold on her. I let her go and watched her create a distance between us both. 

 "Y/N, we need to get you back to the hospital. You need to rest.", I said as I tried inching closer towards her, only to have her retract further away from me. 

"I want to run away, Taehyung. Chris would never agree to be a father.", she said as she looked me in the eye. 

"I'm sure we can convince him.", I lied through my teeth. I knew that Chris Jenkins was a stubborn asshole. 

"Do you even hear yourself!? You most probably want this child gone as much as Chris does!", she shouted as she crumbled to the ground. 

"Y/N! Fuck! Why would you think something like that, Baby Girl...", my voice trailed away as I hugged her broken self in my arms and cradled her. 

"I know you think of me as a whore, but I've always wanted to be a mother. And I believed that I could fall in love with Chris. I truly believed that. And eventually I had to produce an heir. Sooner the better, I suppose.", she said as she weeped in my chest. 

"Y/N, don't speak so resignedly. I'm sure we can find a way out if we both work together.", I cooed in her ears as her loud sobs turned to gentle snores. Poor baby. She was so tired. 

We both stayed in the position for some more time before I looked down to see her sleeping on my chest, her cheeks stained with tears. I caressed her cheeks as I picked her up in bridal style to take her back to the hospital. 

Park Y/N....I know you're hurting. And I want to help you. I want you to let me help you. I want to take all your pain away. You mean so much to me and to lose you would be to lose the meaning of life. 

You give me a purpose in life. 

I was born to protect you, my Baby Girl. 

Please don't give up on me. Or on yourself. Because I haven't given up on you. 

A/n : hi? updating after a zillion ages hahaha. and no, i'm not back. just felt like updating so here you go <3

- Logging out for now...

-💕Moonie💕