Previously on The Final Call...

"Taehyung. M-my name is Taehyung," his voice was barely above a whisper. His gaze still trained on the puppy as he fumbled with his fingers.

"Taehyung. It suits you. I'll get us some food. My name's Kazumi."

Weird. He reminds me of a shy kid.

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"Damn. We're almost out of food," Angrily shutting the pantry I made my way towards the bowl of uncooked rice and raw chicken sitting on the table.
Sighing in dissatisfaction I tied my hair in a sloppy bun, adjusted my apron and got to work.

I am a pretty good cook if I do say so myself. I know Amid would say the same if she was still here.

"May her soul rest in peace," I said with a sad smile while staring at the now fully prepared meal.
I hope Taehyung likes it. Well even if he didn't I don't think he would protest. The man can't even make eye contact with me. I wonder how he even managed to get here?
These thoughts and more were circling my mind as I descended the stairs with the food in hand.

"Taehyung. The food's ready. I wasn't sure if you li-,"

He wasn't done showering yet?
How long does it even take for him to take a shower? Over an hour?

I know from experience that things aren't always what they seem, henceforth I have my gun in my hand incase anything goes awry.

"Taehyung. Taehyung where are you?" Upon entering the bathroom I was shocked. The bathroom was a mess. His discarded shirt and jeans were floating in the Bathtub which was beginning to overflow with water, there were medicinal items and hygiene products scattered over the floor.
And in the midst of it all was a crying Taehyung clutching his puppy. Thankfully his lower region was covered in boxers.

I bolted towards the bathtub and turned off the tap then turned towards Taehyung. Kneeling down to his level I tilted his chin up to look him in the eye.

"Taehyung what's wrong?" Puzzled was an understatement to express how confused I was. It was beyond description.

"I'm scared. I'm so scared," he croaked. His body racking with sobs and eyes sparkling with tears.

"It's ok Taehyung you're safe here. They won't hurt you in here." I cooed while caressing his overgrown and tangled brown hair. His sobbing was slowly becoming quieter as I consoled him.

"Now why didn't you take a bath hmm?"

"Because I- I uhm..."

"You what?" I questioned while looking at him expectantly.

"Onnowohow," Taehyung mumbled.

"What?"

"I don't know how," he replied in a whisper.

WHAT!

"You don't know how?"
He shook his head and fumbled with his fingers like earlier.

"Oh. Well uhm would you like me to help?" I asked nervously.

"Yes please," He seemed happy about the idea, but contrary to his view I was nervous as hell. I wasn't even completely open to the idea as I just met the man, but that aside. I had someone to help me through my tough times so I want to do the same for others.
Although as crazy as it sounds I've never seen a man naked upclose before. The Whisperer Pandemic made sure of that.

I couldn't take my eyes off him when he was fully clothed, so how am I going to stay focused when he's completely naked!
Granted most of his body will be covered in the bathtub, but that still doesn't stop me from being flustered.

"Ok, I'll just let some water out of the tub. I'll turn around so you can get in,"

Turning my back, I focused my attention on the cute puppy.

"Hey little guy. What's your name?" I obviously wasn't expecting a response, but...

"Woof,"

"Oh. That's a wonderful name sweetheart. You are so adorable," I practically gushed over the multi coloured Pomeranian.

"Excuse me. Can we start now miss?" Taehyung interrupted.

"Miss? I prefer Kazumi," I explained. I rather not be called miss as it just makes me feel older than I already am. Not that it matters anyway. I've been here for eight years so age is unimportant. The only thing that matters is time and survival skills.

It's either Hunt or be hunted...

I learned that the hard way.

"Ok Taehyung. First things first. Let's get your body cleaned up. I'll wash your hair properly in the sink,"

He nodded and awaited my movements.

"Uhm Kazumi?"

"Yes,"

"I think you should open your eyes to see what you're doing,"

"Oh right of course,"

Chuckling nervously she grabbed the bottle of vanilla scented bodywash and gave the sponge a good dose.
Gently she scrubbed his skin trying her very best to get rid of the dirt that's been on his gorgeous body for who knows how long.

"Bend your back a little please,"

"Ok,"

He followed her instructions and leaned forward making the water swish in the tub.

★.★.★.

By the time she was done he was fully clean, but the same couldn't be said about the water. She did of course allow him to wash his private area for the sake of her now active hormones.

"All done Taehyung. Only thing left is your hair,"

"Ok. Can I have the cherry shampoo?" He inquired, seemingly fascinated by the design on the bottle.

"Yeah sure. Anything you want." He excitedly rushed to the chair for his hair to be washed.

His boxy smile is so contagious.

After a good 10 minutes of washing his hair I felt the need to ask some questions.

"So Taehyung. How did you get here?" He visibly tensed at my question.

"Sorry forget I asked. I'll ask some-"

"Two weeks or something ago. The place I was hiding out in was raided by Seekers. I was the only one to escape from them. My mom and Dad died on the first day the Seekers showed up. I was basically raised by the people who rescued me. Sashimi was like a mother to me and she just died,"

They both paused. He stopped speaking and she stopped washing his hair adding to the melancholy atmosphere.

She opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out.

"Sashimi was the one who prevented me from being trampled that day. I remember being carried away in her arms and waking up in a bed. The room barely had any light penetrating through the windows. Then Sashimi noticed I was awake and immediately started looking after me. She eventually found out I had DID as she fortunately was a Psychologist so she helped me gain better control of it," the brown haired boy continued.

"Wow. I- I'm so sorry that happened to you. I hope I can help you with your illness. I'll do the best I can,"

"Thank you Kazumi,"
Humming in response I rinsed his hair once more and turned off tap the before cleaning up the mess.

"Let's go cut your hair and then reheat the food," I said.

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"Wow. You look really good Taehyung,"

"Thank you. I haven't had a haircut in a while. And even better I got it dyed. Now I look like me again, but better,"

"Good. Just let me brush up the bangs a bit, Yeah?" I offered.

"He turned to face me so I could get a better angle. His eyes were settled on my face.

"What is it?"

"You have very beautiful eyes. It's like the colour of sunlight through a bottle of whiskey bottle. A radiant shade of amber,"

"Oh. Thank you Tae-"

The radio inside the room crackled startling me. I all but knocked over Taehyung's chair while dashing towards the radio.

Radio: Hello. Hello is anyone there? This is the H.D.O.S Head of the Department Of Seoul. Is anyone there?

Kazumi: Yes ! Hello Hello this is Kazumi responding from Dongjak-gu !! Can you here me!

Radio: Thank God we didn't think anyone would answer. It's been eight years. How many of you are there ?

Kazumi: Two sir

Radio: Good. How old is the other one. Because it may prove more challenging with younger kids ?

Kazumi: No there are no children we're both adults

Radio: Good. Now we will be sending a boat to the Han River on Friday at 2am. We'll try to get as close as possible to your location. Dongjak-gu correct?

Kazumi: Yes sir that's correct. How far is the distance sir?

Radio: About Fo- or mil- so Ca- Mak-

Kazumi: Hello Hello! Sir how far is-

Radio: Good- *static*

"Damnit now we don't know how long it'll take. The fucking bridges collapsed after the 2033 earthquake and the subways are no doubt due for major construction," I ranted.

"So what're going to do. We don't know how far it is from here to the Han River?"

"We'll just have to walk like our lives depend on it. Cause it does,"