Author's Note:
Hola Amikles! Well! Amikles is the nickname I have decided to call my readers and followers. Amigo means friend and sparkles mean glitter. Amikles is a fusion of that. Okay, leave about that now. Happy reading!!!

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"Here", Jimin forwarded the coffee mug and I smiled, taking it. My head is breaking now. Seeing Nari so depressed and broken is not giving me peace. I want her to get out of it and I know it's not easy. I know a part of her is still having hope that he is alive. After all, they are together for many years.

"Hyung, don't stress too much about the choreo now. Take time for yourself. I know it's hard for you", he mouthed, placing his hand on my shoulder and I nodded. More than having time for myself, I need to spend time with her.

"She will be traumatized on accepting the reality considering her reaction when I revealed the truth. Everything related to him would haunt her. She might take much time to recover seeing her condition. She imagined him to be alive with all his schedules and made up reasons in her mind that didn't let her get suspicious. She drove herself far from reality and needs to be taken care of with great severity now"

The doctor's words rang in my ears and I took a sigh. She has critical PTSD according to her and must be treated very carefully. She has given some medicines but they wouldn't do the whole work. We need to help her come out of the non-existent world she has created. 

"Hyung, are you okay?", Jimin''s voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I nodded. He smiled and held my hand with his two hands. He pressed my hand and nodded lightly.

"You know? You are the one who brings the happy vibes to our whole band. Seeing you like this is paining me but I know nothing is easy right now. Nari noona is going through a lot and you promised to help her in every way possible. But if you ever feel so strained, don't even hesitate to come to us and talk. We are all here to help you", he displayed an assuring smile and I nodded. I know I can depend on my members without a second thought.

"Thank you Jimin ah and you know, you are the people I run into when I am not feeling good. Don't worry, if things get harder, I will definitely share the problem with you people", I promised him and he nodded.

"Hope ah, will you take rest now? You don't seem well today", Jin hyung came along with Namjoon and I shook my head in negation. I should not let my personal problems cause a hindrance to our practice. Everyone is working hard, so will I.

"I don't trust you people. Don't you dare think of escaping my surveillance", I winked and they smiled. 

"Uh Oh! We actually thought we could escape today", Namjoon exclaimed with a chuckle and Jin hyung smacked him on his head.

"We should not tell it loud. Aish, you and your 148 IQ", he grunted and I laughed along with Jimin. I finished the coffee and gestured for them to get back to the positions. We will continue to struggle, no matter what.

"Hobi hyung is back", Jungkook squealed and I smiled.

They are my second family.

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"No, no, don't leave me. Please, I love you. Please don't leave me again"

"Nari, open the door", I knocked on the door for God knows how many times. I am so worried about her when Ajhumma called me telling me that she has locked herself and started crying. And now, hearing her wails, I am even more scared.

"Nari, if you don't open the door, I will just break it", I warned and there is no response. I kicked the side where the lock is mounted and it didn't open. I kicked the same place again but there is no use.

"I got this", Ajhumma brought a hammer and I thanked her. I hit the keyhole area and the door opened. I rushed my steps inside and my heart broke at the sight in front of me.

She was crying at the corner, hugging her knees and shivering like a leaf. I quickly reached her and she encircled her hands around me, burying her head in my neck. She sobbed loudly and I rubbed her back. It must be very tough for her.

"Seo Joon is going away. Please stop him. Please", she sobbed and I rubbed her back. Why should this happen to her? What did she even do to face this?

"Seo Joon is not there Nari. He isn't there", I told her and she hugged tight. I brushed her hair and looked at ajhumma who is in tears. Anyone seeing the always Happy Nari like this would have reacted in the same way.

"Come here", I held her by the shoulder and walked to her bed. I placed her on the bed and sat along with her. She didn't leave my shirt and held it tight all the time I carried her to the bed. I gestured to ajhumma to get some water and she walked out of the room.

"Seo Joon left me Hobi. He left me", she wailed and my eyes glistened hearing her sobs. I looked at Happy letting out low whines and took a sigh. Happy doesn't like her gloomy self. 

Ajhumma got water and I told her to take care of Happy. I am thinking of taking him to the dorm since Nari is not in her best state of health. Or I might just stay with her for the nights and take care of both.

"He won't be coming, Nari. He is not real. The one who came now is not real", I told her and she pulled out, looking at me with an indecipherable expression.

"Right?", she looked down and held her face with her hands.

"My Seo Joon is not alive, right? He is not there, right?", she cried out loud and I held her close. I wish I could share her sorrow and pain. I wish I could have the pain instead of her. Seeing her so weak and broken is shattering my heart into pieces.

"Why did he leave me, Hobi? Why did he break his promise?", she wept and I let her vent it out. Perhaps it could help. 

She cried for so much time and finally slept on my shoulders. I gently placed her on the bed and kissed her forehead.

"Nari ah, please don't break like this. I know Seo Joon's death is torturing your heart and soul. I know I should not be like this but give me a chance to make you happy. Just give me a chance to treat you like my queen. Let me help you heal your wounds. Let me love you" I mumbled and smiled. She wouldn't even hear them but still, it makes my heart a bit light. 

I messaged the members that I will not be coming to the dorm tonight and they are okay with it. I got up and walked out of the room. Ajhumma is brushing Happy's hair and I smiled. I opened my arms and Happy on seeing me, ran to me with light howls.

I brushed my nose against him and caressed him lovingly. At least he can make my heart a bit light. The past few days have been so tiresome and it's just tough to process everything. 

"Ajhumma, you can go early today, I will stay tonight. And don't worry about her dinner, I will either cook something for her or order takeout. Take rest, ajhumma", I smiled and she nodded. She ruffled my hair and displayed a small smile.

"I am glad that Nari found you at the right time. I don't know if there would be anyone who would be by her side like this. I am so thankful to you", she mouthed and I smiled. I am glad I found Nari too. 

"Ajhumma, Nari is a very nice girl and if not me, there would be someone to help her if not me. All she did was being nice to people. God won't leave her alone. Above all, she has you", I spoke, meaning every word and she nodded.

"Take care of her then", she bid bye and walked out of the store with her belongings.

"Shall we cook something for her then?", I asked Happy and he howled.

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"Here, have it", I served her the kimchi fried rice which I made with great concentration and effort. She saw the dish and nodded.

"You don't have to do all this, Hobi", she mumbled and I caressed her hair. She is just so adorable and selfless. 

"I wanted to do it so I did it. Now eat well. Happy and I worked hard to make it", I told her and she looked at Happy who was resting on the floor, dozed off. She smiled and nodded, starting to eat the meal. 

"It's nice. Thank you", she spoke and I nodded. I am glad that she is at least trying to be normal when I know she isn't.

"Hobi, I wanted to ask you this. I don't know but this question is not leaving my head", she mouthed out of blue and I looked at her in bewilderment. Is she going to ask about Seo Joon? 

"Why are you doing this for me? I know you are my friend, Hobi but this is too much just for a friend. You booked an appointment for me and I don't know if you are attending practice or not. But you are spending most of the time with me. Why, Hobi?", she asked and I was tongue-tied. I don't know how to answer that. 

"Nari ah..", I tried to speak something but she shook her head.

"Do you like me, Hobi?", she asked and my eyes widened at her question. What should I do now? I looked at her who is waiting for my answer and took a sigh. 

"No", I answered and even before she could speak something, I placed my hand on hers.

"I don't like you Nari."

"I love you."

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Hobi looking at the author for ending the chapter like a hot potato