"k-kook they saw us," Taehyung said, panicking to his husband. He could feel their rings were touching from how tightly they held hands.

Jungkook didn't reply but as soon as they turned the corner he started running taehyung gasped and put a hand on his side.

"not so fast. I can't!" taehyung felt his wound hurt him from the movements. "i hurts"

"Come here" Jungkook got on his knee. "Get on my back" taehyung did as he said and climbed on letting Jungkook run through the alley in hooe to shake off the police that were after them. But they could hear footsteps behind them echoing through the alley.

"Jungkook....Im scared" taehyung whispered softly holding Jungkook tightly. He was afraid what was gonna happen. What if Jungkook gets killed and he will be send to jail? Those thoughts feared the boy.

"it....I-it will be fine, '' Jungkook said. He didn't like how sincerely scared taehyung sounded. Knowing the boy relied on him so much in his current state. Jungkook always was so cocky and confident in whatever he did. Thinking he was untouchable. He had snapped from Taehyung getting shot a while ago and it made him doubt his capabilities.

The two came to a stop, jungkook was hesitating where to go. Suddenly a car stopped in front of them and the window slid down

"hurry and get your asses in the fucking car!"

"Yoongi!?" Taehyung was surprised to see the older here. He got inside the car with Jungkook and they immediately drove off away from the disaster which might have happened if they didn't have an escape.

"you're so reckless Jungkook," Yoongi said. "don't get into such trouble. You're gonna get you two killed like that!"

"hm"

"i am worried for you as a friend.Jjust for once, listen to my advice and stay low for a while. At least until Taehyung is recovered.'' Yoongi said while driving them back home. He sighed.

Jungkook just stayed silent and looked at the older. "you're a good friend" is all he said before he fell silent again. And silent for the whole drive home.

Yoongi was very surprised by the reply. He didn't remember the last time Jungkook had said such a thing to him.

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They didn't go to Jungkook's house but Yoongi's apartment. It was safer for now. Yoongi parked the car a few blocks away from the apartment and they walked the rest of the way. Jungkook was still silent. Taehyung was limping at their side.

"you okay?" Yoongi asked.

"Yeah, I just feel it sting so much. It's even in my leg" taehyung complained and gave a little smile to ease the situation a bit.

"here ill lend you my shoulder" yoongi said and took taehyung's arm over his shoulder supporting the younger to walk. Meanwhile Jungkook had noticed it and somewhat came to life again. His eyes glaring intensely at Yoongi's back like he was about to stab the older any moment now. But he didnt do anything, he knew it was just to help Taehyung. And Taehyung was all for Jungkook at this point.

"Where here let me get my keys?" Yoongi said and searched his pockets. Luckily, it didn't take long. So they headed inside. Jungkook went straight to the kitchen while Yoongi let taehyung sit on the couch.

"did it open up?'' Yoongi asked and let Taehyung lift the shirt up. He noticed a small red spot on the bandaid and sighed. "I will get something for you, wait here" he said and hurried to the bathroom getting the first aid kit he had to use quite a lot for Jungkook whenever the raven would get into trouble and come here bleeding.

"you know how to do this?" Taehyung asked, watching how Yoongi carefully removed the old bandaid to get to the bleeding wound.

"I do, I have some experience from having to lap up Jungkook all those times. He is a whole hand full i tell you that"

"I can see that," Taehyung laughed a bit.

"Let me know if it hurts too much" Yoongi said he saw the stitches were still intact but had ripped a part of the skin making it bleed. So he disinfected the cut and cleaned the area before wrapping it back up with a bandaid and a patch in case it opens up.

"thank you" the younger said , putting his shirt back on after Yoongi finished his thing. "Where is Jungkook?"

"I don't know, kitchen I think" Yoongi shrugged and went to put away the aid kit. Meanwhile, Taehyung went to the kitchen he had never been here before but he didn't have to look far as the apartment wasn't big. It was a small one person apartment.

Inside the kitchen Jungkook saw Jungkook sit on the floor staring into space. A bottle alcohol in his hand. He didn't immediately look at Taehyung, not noticing the boy until he was right in front of him.

"Kook...Why. come, stop" Tarhyung reached for the bottle but Jungkook just moved his hand away with a frown.

"no, I need this, '' Jungkook mumbled. He wanted to get rid of these feelings. The feelings of scared and doubt. He didn't like doubting himself like today. He didn't like the way he was losing his confidence slowly.

Taehyung had to heal up fast. Jungkook needed him.

"no, you don't. Give me that" Taehyung took the bottle out of Jungkook's hands who this time let him. After he wrapped his arms around the raven, sitting down with him. Jungkook relaxed and rested his head on Taehyung's shoulder feeling small in the hug. "I love you," Taehyung said. They didn't mind that Jungkook didn't say it back. He didn't need to. He knew. He knew very well how much Jungkook loved him back. And now that man he loved needed his affection. No alcohol. He needed taehyung to help him. And taehyung knew jungkook needed him. And he was always there for the raven to do whatever to help him.

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Thank you for reading, im so exhausted after these two days of very busy work. Luckily i finished this update. Im gonna rest a bit now.

I will see you in the next chapter!
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