Seokjin looks at his brother who is peacefully sleeping on his bed, curled like a ball as he holds Seokjin's shirt as if his life depends on it. Taehyung looks like a baby who thinks that his mother would leave him if he lets go of that grip. Seokjin smiles at him and brushes his hair away from his forehead.

The past three days have been very difficult for everyone. Seokjin was shocked and terrified when he got to know what happened in the abandoned building. He demanded to know how his brother got involved with a gang again and Namjoon had a hard time explaining everything to him.

Seokjin was mad. He didn't like the idea of Taehyung being anywhere near anything dangerous but he was there, on the rooftop with a gang. Taehyung had a panic attack there and no one was there to calm him down. Maybe there were people but they couldn't exactly do anything because everyone's lives were in danger.

When Jimin had fallen from the rooftop, everyone had lost their minds. Police became more active and arrested the entire gang. Even though they tried to escape, they couldn't because the police had surrounded the building and they didn't leave any scope for the gang to escape.

Hoseok had already called the hospital so Jungkook was taken away by the ambulance. The ravenette was a crying mess. His brother fell off the building and he couldn't do anything about it. Taehyung's panic attack triggered further when he realized what happened and he wouldn't calm down. So Namjoon quickly called Seokjin and told him to come for Taehyung. Seokjin had lost his mind when he got there and saw his brother in the messy condition he was.

Taehyung was struggling with the memories of the past and the horrible sight of his friend falling down from the building in front of him. He feels guilty as Jungkook had asked him to pull Jimin up and save him but he couldn't. He cannot help but think that he failed Jungkook. He cannot get Jimin's crying face out of his head. He feels horrible about not being able to help and becoming a liability in the end.

Jungkook underwent a surgery to get the bullet out too and all the time the ravenette was inside the operation theater, Taehyung was scared. He just wanted Jungkook to be okay. They have a lot to talk about, a lot of things to clear between them. He wants to live a happy life with the ravenette but so many things are fucked up. Now that the gang is caught and they all are safe, Taehyung is determined to fix everything.

His heart is heavy with guilt and he is embarrassed to face the ravenette. To make the matters worse, Taehyung's nightmares are back. He couldn't get proper sleep as all the horrible memories would come and haunt him at night. For the past three nights, he has never got proper sleep for once and woke up covered in sweat and with tears in his eyes.

Seokjin is really worried for him. It is difficult for him to handle his brother. Still he tries his best and makes him sleep in his room these days. Seokjin has also cancelled a few of his scheduled activities just to look after Taehyung and with great difficulty, he was able to put him back to sleep right now. He needs to think about something that can possibly help the younger. He cannot afford to see Taehyung like this again. His brother is too young to be going through so much shit in life.

He keeps patting Taehyung's forehead until he falls asleep himself. A few hours later, Seokjin wakes up as he hears the doorbell ring. Taehyung squirms at the noise too and Seokjin starts patting his head again to make him fall asleep. He wants his brother to get as much rest as possible.

"Shhh, you're okay. Just sleep." Seokjin whispers in his ears and runs his fingers through his hair softly. When he notices Taehyung's regular breathing again, he gets out of the bed and goes to check who came to his house so early in the morning.

Once he sees that it's Namjoon through the video doorbell, he opens the door and lets him in. "What brings you here so early in the morning? And didn't I tell you not to ring the doorbell continuously? What if Taehyung had woken up?"

"Come on, Jinie, is he a kid?"

"Yes. Yes, he is. He is my little baby." Seokjin says sternly and Namjoon sighs, "I'm sorry. It came out wrong. I... I haven't slept much so I don't even know what I'm saying."

"It's okay. Why don't you eat and rest?" Seokjin suggests.

"I will. But I came here to take Taehyung with me."

"Where do you want to take him?"

"Jungkook woke up two days ago and he is going crazy. He wants to see Taehyung so bad. I told him that Tae is doing fine though but he said he can't believe until he sees him." Namjoon says.

"Why? Does he think Taehyung's own brother would do something to him?" Seokjin asks crossing his arms across his chest.

"You know it's not true, Jinie. He just really wants to see him because he saw him getting a panic attack. He loves him too. Are you forgetting that?" Namjoon tries to convince Seokjin.

"No, I'm not. I'm just really worried for Tae. I can't see him in pain anymore."

"I know how you feel but I promise everything would be fine. We'll go with him, okay? And we'll make sure both Taehyung and Jungkook are fine." Namjoon rubs Seokjin's arm in assurance and the elder smiles. They lean in for a kiss and enjoy the morning like any other normal day in the life of a normal couple.

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"Can you calm the fuck down, Kook? Joon has gone to bring Taehyung and he told me on the phone that he was able to convince Seokjin hyung who talked to Tae. They will be here any minute now." Hoseok says shaking his head as he deals with a childish Jungkook.

"You've been saying this for an hour, hyung." Jungkook pouts, looking at Hoseok as if he is denied a chocolate by him.

"Come on, Kook. You know Taehyung will come around. Given his condition, he is just a little traumatized with whatever happened back at the rooftop." Hoseok says. Jungkook nods but he also knows that there is a lot he and Taehyung need to talk about and he is determined to fix the problem now. He will make the younger listen him out.

"Hyung, did you see the video of the rooftop? I want to see and edit it. I want to release it as soon as I can. Did you talk to the police officers?" Jungkook asks.

"Namjoon talked to them. The police said you'd need to show them the content first and then only they can approve. They said that the media doesn't know about it yet so it's a good thing for us." Hoseok informs and Jungkook sighs.

"Jimin, Yoongi, Taehyung and your faces are revealed in the video, Kook."

"I'll blur it out."

"That's good then. The gang and their leader should rot in jail along with their brothers."

"I still want to talk to the leader once though." Jungkook tells him.

"I'm sure the police will permit you. I mean you are Jeon Jungkook. It's possible that they deny JK but not Jungkook." Hoseok smirks.

"Yeah, everyone knows about my secret now."

"What are you gonna do about it?"

"Nothing. This was the only case I wanted to finish. Once it's completely over, I'll do a face reveal. I'll have nothing to hide then." Jungkook smiles.

"That's a good decision to be honest. You can do more shows then." A different voice says this time. They turn around to see Seokjin smiling at him and Taehyung and Namjoon standing behind him.

"Hi, hyungs! Hey, Tae!" Jungkook smiles at them. His gaze is stuck on his lover who doesn't say anything and keeps staring at the floor. Jungkook wonders what's wrong with him but then he knows it's maybe because they have some 'unfinished business'.

"How are you, Jungkook?" Seokjin asks as he moves towards his bed, Taehyung trailing behind him while Namjoon walks up to Hoseok to talk to him.

"I'm recovering, hyung. Might as well have to stay in the hospital for a while, but I'll be okay." Jungkook replies. Seokjin smiles at him.

"That's good. I made some chicken noodle soup for you. Taehyung-ah, give it to him." Seokjin instructs his brother. Taehyung nods while still staring down. He walks closer to the bed and puts a table in front of Jungkook. He then opens the container. The other three boys can sense the tension in the air and without saying anything, the three of them decide to leave the room for a bit and give the two younger boys time to talk.

"Here, eat this." Taehyung says once he is done arranging everything. When Jungkook doesn't start eating, he looks at him and sees him pouting.

"What?"

"My hand hurts. You feed me." Jungkook says cutely.

"I thought you got shot in the leg." Taehyung raises an eyebrow at him.

"Is it wrong if I want my boyfriend to feed me?" Jungkook's words make Taehyung chuckle. He picks up the spoon and blows on the soup. He then put it in the elder's mouth. Jungkook quietly finishes the soup in a few minutes and Taehyung wipes his mouth with a tissue.

All this while, Jungkook just lovingly stares at Taehyung. He again realizes how happy the younger makes him. Once Taehyung is done wrapping up everything, Jungkook speaks, "Why were you avoiding me, Taehyung?"

Taehyung looks at him and gulps. Are we going to have that conversation now? As much as Taehyung wants to fix everything, he wonders if he is ready for it just yet. He is not good with things like these.

"Come, sit here, Tae." Jungkook pats at the bed next to him as he shifts to make space for the younger. Taehyung nods and slowly gets on the bed.

"What's the matter, baby?" Jungkook asks very softly. His voice is so calm and peaceful that Taehyung relaxes almost immediately.

"I'm not avoiding you, Jungkookie." Taehyung mumbles while playing with his fingers.

"Are you sure?"

"Y-Yes."

"Then why didn't you come to see me when I woke up?" Jungkook asks, hurt is evident in his voice. He waits for Taehyung to speak up but when he doesn't, Jungkook turns and cups his cheeks. He gently strokes his skin and smiles at him a little, "I waited for you, baby."

Taehyung feels bad seeing the other smiling sadly. He feels guilty all over again, "I'm sorry, K-Kookie. I was j-just scared." Taehyung says as his eyes well up with tears.

"Hey, it's okay. Don't cry. We're gonna talk about it and sort this out, okay? We don't need to keep hurting." Jungkook whispers and pecks the younger's forehead. Taehyung stares in his eyes, his eyelashes wet and he looks absolutely adorable.

"I'm sorry for not hearing you out, Jungkook." He says apologetically and gently wraps his hand around the elder's waist.

"Is this okay?" Taehyung asks.

"Of course."

"And this?" Taehyung puts his head on Jungkook's chest now. The ravenette feels so happy. Finally he has his love in his arms and they are not fighting or mad at each other. Yes, they still have things to talk about but they are not mad and yelling at least. Instead it's a contrast situation right now.

"I should have told you everything, Tae. I should have told you before confessing to you that I love you. But you know why I didn't do that?" Jungkook asks, running his hand from the younger's nape to his lower back continuously, a soothing action that makes Taehyung sigh in content.

"No."

"I knew that you were the little boy I met when I got kidnapped. I saw a picture of you with Jin hyung at your place and I was shocked. All these years I thought you... were d-dead. That's what all the news channels and articles said. I blamed myself for it because I got out without being tortured much but you were treated so badly. I felt so guilty. When I was saved, I told everything to the media and the search for you started. We got to know that the gang was caught after a few months but you... you c-couldn't make it." Jungkook closes his eyes while Taehyung stiffens in his hold.

"I blamed myself for it. I felt so guilty and the fact that people didn't know what was happening made me so mad. That's when I decided to do something about it. I decided to unravel these kind of things in front of the general public. I thought this is how I could do something for you. But I also knew I had to be popular for that and I couldn't let people know who I am otherwise I'd be in danger. I started my channel by playing games live and posting roast videos. Luckily I got a lot of exposure and I became famous. So I stared researching about gangs and all and I also found out a lot about this gang that Jimin got involved with.

I wanted to see the end of them because his brother made your life miserable. I just wanted to put those bastards where they belong and then I wanted to do a face reveal and live a normal life. It seems like my plan worked and it's almost accomplished. But making you sad and angry wasn't a part of the plan. I was going to tell you about it soon." Jungkook says.

"I forgive you, Kookie. All these years I wanted to meet you and thank you for all those encouraging words you said to me. You won't believe your presence for a mere week helped me stay strong for six years. They had faked my death because they knew that there was another gang that would not stay quiet as the gang leader's brother had been arrested. My life would be in danger again if they found out that I was alive. It took me six years to recover from the traumatic experience. I was in coma for the first three years because I was injured very badly and another three years went in treatment of my depression and other stuff. I don't know how could they not catch the gang in six years but I'm glad they are caught now.

Once I got back to my normal life I wanted to meet you at least once. But then when I finally realized it's you who is my savior, I treated you so badly. I'm sorry." Taehyung says looking at Jungkook. He expects the ravenette to say something but the elder just keeps smiling at him.

"Jungkook-" Taehyung's words are cut off as a soft pair of lips are placed on his own. Jungkook moves his lips and applies some pressure gently, a sign for the younger to respond. And he does. Taehyung puts a hand around Jungkook's neck while the other disappears in his hair, pulling him closer.

Jungkook carefully sucks his lower lip and squeezes his waist. Taehyung moans in his mouth and Jungkook smiles at the sound. After all, it's his favorite.

After a minute, Jungkook moves away. Taehyung whines at the loss of physical contact. He wants Jungkook to touch him, not necessarily in a sexual kind of way. Just hold him to sleep or just intertwine their fingers. Any kind of physical contact is fine. He just wants something.

When Jungkook carefully lays him on the bed beside him, Taehyung looks at him in confusion. But that confusion goes away as soon as Jungkook leans closer to his lips and smiles at him. "I want to kiss you and make up for all the time we stayed apart. It was like we lived in two different worlds for six years but now I'll make sure I live in the same world with my world." Jungkook caresses Taehyung's face lovingly.

"Your world?" The younger whispers.

"In case you are not aware, Kim Taehyung, you are my world and a few months ago, we were two worlds apart but now I have no intentions of letting you go. Ever." Jungkook says confidently and smiles. Taehyung blushes at his words.

"I don't want to stay away from you too, Jungkook." Taehyung says and wraps his hands around the ravenette's neck, pulling him closer so that they could close the gap between their mouths.

Their lips meet again and they start kissing each other with many emotions. Their kiss is full of love and compassion. It's as if they are telling what they mean to each other through the kiss. This is a kiss of assurance that no matter what happens, they will always stay together.

Jungkook uses his teeth to pull the younger's lower lip, he bites it gently and when Taehyung opens his mouth, he slips his tongue inside. Jungkook uses one hand to support Taehyung's head while his other hand slips inside his shirt, running from his stomach to his chest.

Taehyung moans with pleasure. He loves the pleasure he is receiving. Jungkook's tender touches make him feel as if he is made of glass and even a little pressure could break him. Jungkook's tongue dances with the younger's and he explores every corner of his mouth.

When they get in desperate need of oxygen, Jungkook moves away, only to dive in the younger's neck. "H-Hyung~" Taehyung whines when he feels the elder licking the junction of his neck and shoulder. Taehyung feels weak because of the touches. He holds Jungkook's shoulder tightly with one hand while the other hand kneads his hair, pulling him closer.

"Hyung, i-it feels so-so good." He sighs as Jungkook assaults his neck by licking and sucking everywhere. Taehyung feels his nipples being pulled and squeezed too which makes him drive crazy.

"H-Hyung, more please." Taehyung whines again. The younger is a whiner and Jungkook likes this fact a lot.

"You like that, baby? You like what hyung is doing to you?" Jungkook whispers in his ear before nibbling at his earlobe. Taehyung squeezes his eyes shut and tries to calm himself down but he majorly fails in doing so. His heart beats wildly as he takes deep breaths.

"I-I love it, hyung." Taehyung says. He pulls Jungkook back for a kiss and this time he leads the kiss. Jungkook loves the dominating side of Taehyung. Even though it does not last long because the younger is very submissive, Jungkook enjoys everything with him. Every experience with the younger feels new and beautiful. He could give everything in this world to just be with Taehyung.

They keep kissing each other, licking lips, and engaging their tongues in a fight for dominance. Taehyung lifts his hips up to make contact with the ravenette's crotch area. Yes, Taehyung is getting needy. This intense makeout session made him want more.

"J-Jungkook~" Taehyung whines when Jungkook holds his hips and pins him to the bed.

"We're at a hospital, baby, and trust me as much as I want to do more with you, we can't right now. The doctor would be here any moment to check me now." Jungkook says as he runs his hands through Taehyung's soft hair.

"Not fair, Kookie." Taehyung pouts making the other smile.

"Sleep for a while, yeah? I got to know you've been having nightmares lately. Sleep here and I'll protect you from them." Jungkook whispers before pecking Taehyung's lips. The younger can't help but feel happy and blessed to have Jungkook in his life. He knows Jungkook is his safe place and he never wants to let go of him.

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