Waking up alone to the harsh rays of sun was an unusual sight for Taehyung. He was used to finding Yoongi sleeping besides him every day when he wakes up but today was different. There was no Yoongi besides him snoring lightly like a kitten. Taehyung got up and looked around when he heard someone talking outside.

He immediately recognized the voice belonging to his lover and sneaked up behind him to surprise him but to his dismay Yoongi was quick enough to turn around and grab his hands before he could scare them.

"How did you know I was behind you! You ruined it" Taehyung pouted looking at a smirking Yoongi who couldn't help but to laugh at his fail attempts.

"I'll always know what you're up to my vixen" Yoongi replied giving a small kiss to his lips.

"What were you doing outside? You're always there when I wake up but you weren't this time why?" He asked Yoongi who ignored his question and dragged him back to their room.

"Nothing let's just get changed and meet the rest. They're planning to go out-"

"No!" Taehyung immediately blurted out, making Yoongi halt at the tone he used to shout his answer.

"Anything wrong love?" Yoongi asked. He heard bits of his conversation yesterday but couldn't catch the whole thing however one thing he was sure of that someone here was a threat to his baby.

"I-i I don't f-eel that good yoongs. My head hurts a bit" Taehyung partially lied.

"Now that you've mentioned you do look tired especially your eyes. Were you up last night?" Yoongi asked playing along with his white lies.

"N-not really. I guess the place was new and it took me time to sleep so my head hurts" Taehyung declared even thou he was painfully aware of the fact that this was not the reason but he had nothing else to cover it up with.

"Well how about you rest for a while and I'll grab us both breakfast" Yoongi suggested once he saw the frown upon Taehyungs face.

"But what about the other?"

"Don't worry I'll tell them you're not well and that we will join them later" Yoongi smiled assuring the younger not to worry as he guided him back towards the messy bed. Once tucked inside Yoongi didn't forget to place a gentle kiss in his forehead before making his way out.

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On the other hand, both Jimin and Jeongguk were sleeping peacefully until they heard a door shut which woke up Jimin from his slumber. He sleepily moved his arm in search of his daughters small ones to cuddle next to her but he only felt Jeongguks rough stubble. He got up and looked around to find Somi's beaker but was shocked when he found the space next to him empty.

"JEONGGUK! WAKE UP!" Jimin yelled as he immediately got up and started to frantically search his room for his little Bub who was supposed to be sleeping between them. Jeongguk instantly opened his eyes and got out of his bed.

"W-what do you mean? You lost my daughter!" Jeongguk yelled back as he bent down to look under the bed. "Princess, where are you?" He yelled as he peeked around hoping to hear a familiar giggle but sadly that wasn't the case.

"She's our daughter! Not only yours!" Jimin corrected him as he glared at the frustrated man before him.

"What if she ran away?" Jeongguk panicked looking outside the window. And at times like this Jimin wondered how stupid a person can be.

"Sweety she's 3 not 18" Jimin reminded her, trying hai very best not to face palm himself first thing in the morning. His face was already flushed and bloated in the morning and an extra redness wouldn't do him good.

"But she's a devil"

"Mr. Jeon how dare you call our daughter a devil! She's an angel!" Jimin scolded her and was about to hit him but Jeongguk dogged the small fist and slide towards the door.

"Let me find Namjoon, he can search the security footage to see if the devil went out" Jeongguk said and made his way out. Jimin wasn't going to stay inside and wait for his daughter so he followed his husband. His heart beat was already high and tears brimmed his eyes from worrying about his daughters whereabouts.

'"Jeon-" Jimin was about to yell but got cut off when he saw Jeongguk glaring at a nervous Namjoon. Jimin went inside to find his daughter peacefully sleeping alongside Jungmin, both cuddled up underneath the silk sheets.

"I'm sorry if you got worried, she came knocking saying she wants to sleep with him" Namjoon cleared, earning a glare from both Jimin and Jeongguk.

"Hyung you should have told us! I was so worried I thought someone took her" Jimin scolded him as he approached his daughter who had drool dripping down her plump lips as she lightly snored next to the sleeping baby. Her one arm was around Jungmins small tummy and one finger inside her mouth as she sucked on her thumb, a habit she picked up while watching cartoons.

"Gguk watch her for a while I need to talk to Tae for a moment" Jimin asked, more like ordered Jeongguk to look after their Bub, who was pouting and leaned down to land a small kiss on he cheeks before making his way out. As he turned the corner he saw Yoongi getting out.

"You okay hyung? You look stressed" Jimin asked seeing the worried look on Yoongi's face who just gave him a smile.

"Nothing min Tae isn't feeling well I'm just going to grab us something to eat"

"Oh well I'll be inside grab something for me too" Jimin smiled and went inside. The room was quite spacious for two person to live in but then again a mansion was too. Jimin marched towards Taehyungs room, determined to get him talking. Yesterday he didn't push him because all of them were tired and he knew Tae needed a night to think things through but now it's over and he's going to force his words out.

"I know you're not sleeping so you better get your ass up!" Jimin said as he went inside to be greeted by a tired looking Taehyung who was cuddled up underneath his bed sheets.

"Nnu! I'm too tired" Taehyung whines a clear pout settled over his face, making Jimin smile at him.

"You're such a baby Tae, scoot over" Jimin giggled and joined his best friend underneath the warm sheets, making him face him.

"Now spill. What happened yesterday and don't even think about lying because I'll catch it" Jimin said grabbing his hands to calm him down.
And indeed it did calm him down a bit.

"Fine b-but promise me you won't tell it to anyone else not untill I ask you to"

"Okay I won't but tell me everything!"

"Remember when we decided to come to Busan? The day i ran away and told you that I'd be living with my grandma. It was a lie" Taehyung started, his eyes darting towards Jimin to see his reaction.

"Why did you lie?"

"The reason I ran away wasn't to meet grandma. I ran away to save myself from a m-man my father wanted to sell me to" Taehyung continued, tears slipping down his face as he recalled how he had ran away to save his life.

🗝️ 9 years ago🗝️

Around late night Taehyung was getting back from visiting Jimin but there was one problem. He sneaked out and his father wasn't aware of that. Today was Jimins last night here before he leaves for Busan and he wanted to spend as much time as possible with him. He was about to enter from the back door but halted when he saw a man pointing his gun towards his father.

"My payment Mr. Kim?" A deep rough voice echoed through the silent night as the man glared at his father. He should have gone inside to help him but he was aware of the fact that a 13 year old boy was no match against them.

"B-boss i-i don't have it at the moment" his father stuttered, fear laced his tone
As he begged the man to forgive him.

"You know what happens if I don't get my money back"

"I-i do know but would you like an exchange?"

"I'm listening"

"My s-son he's a beautiful boy and I'm willing to exchange him for my debt to you" his father said, not even giving it a second thought that he was off to sell his own son. His father quickly grabbed his phone showing him what he looks like and by the surprised look on his face it can be said he was satisfied.

"I didn't expect you'd have a beautiful boy Kim. How is he Dominic?" The man asked showing it to his son who was behind him all this time watching his father.

"He's ethereal father. I want him!" He immediately said, just one glance was enough to make him infatuated with the boy and he wanted nothing but to own such a beauty.

"Well then my son agrees, so make sure to have him ready by tomorrow midnight. I'd personally come to take him" the man declared, confirming the new deal made that spared Mr. Kim his life.

Where was his mother. He was about to go inside and tell at his father for even thinking such disgusting idea but a hand clasped around his mouth preventing him to shout or move. He turned around to find the horrid face of her mother.

"Don't baby" her warm voice warned her. The sadness was prominent on her face and Taehyung wanted to do everything to wipe it off but sadly he can't. Without looking ahead she grabbed his hand and quietly sneaked out of the street where they live on.

"E-eomma where are we going?" Taehyung asked as he was being dragged by his mother. Once far enough from their house they started to run towards a familiar area that lead them to his best friends house.

"Sweety listen to me. You will have to leave with Jimin okay-"

"But I can't leave you!"

"You'll have to baby. Go and stay there with grandma I'll tell her everything okay. Make sure to keep low for a while." His mother told him as tears streamed down her face. This was not how she wanted their future to be. One son was already far away from her and the other one was about to be. But one thing she knows that both of them will be safe.

"P-please- don't make me leave, hyungie isn't here who will look after you" Taehyung cried begging his mother not to leave him but deep down he knew this wasn't a choice.

"I'm sorry I wasn't able to prevent this but I need both of my sons to be safe and happy. Go you already have my side of the wealth with you. I'll inform my lawyer about this and he will reach you himself."

"But I don't want t-to"

"Sweety please don't make this harder for me than it already is. I want you to live your life to the fullest and if an opportunity comes I'll promise to come meet you. Remember momma loves you sweety" his mother cried kissing her son one last time before knocking on the door"

🗝️End of flashback🗝️

Jimin stayed there not believing what he heard. The memory he held was so pure and filled with joy how he got to bring his best friend along but he didn't realise the sensitivity of the situation back then. It was all a lie.

"I-im so sorry for not being a good friend Taetae" Jimin cried hugging Taehyung close to him. He didn't knew how much his friend suffered and he wasn't there to help him.

"It's not your fault Chim, none of this is but because of you I was able to save myself" Taehyung comforted Jimin who was a mess besides him.

"But what does your past got to do with yesterday?" Jimin asked confused.

"The man who was pointing his gun towards my father that night was the leader of the Sicilian Mafia and I ran away from him, I was to be sold as a debt payment to him Chim"

"Then Gguk must know about him!"

"He does. I heard him talk to Yoongi last night and he mentioned them being here. Jimin what if he recognizes me! I d-dont want to go with him I love Yoongi" Taehyung cried clutching Jimin closer to himself. He needed to feel comfort and Jimin was his personal source for feeling safe and loved.

"You won't. Don't worry nothing will happen to you I'll tell Jeongguk and eve-"

"No! Not yet please I don't want to ruin this trip"

"Are you insane! I don't care about the trip but God forbid if something ever happens to you I won't be able to forgive myself!" Jimin yelled at Taehyung for thinking such... Pointless things to make his decision.

"But nothing happened yet"

"Don't you think it's about time you tell Yoongi?" Jimin asked hesitantly, looking towards his worried friend.

"I-i I don't want him to leave me!"

"He has the right to know! you can't keep him in the dark for too long!" Jimin argued back.

He doesn't want to sound too harsh but the current situation is too messed up to not to break the ice.

"I just don't want to hurt him or anyone of you. you have a kid!" Taehyung cried out, clutching his fist tightly as he tried to control his irregular breathing.

"If you won't then you'll die"

"He will be able to protect you Tae but in order for him to do so you'll need to tell him"

Taehyung was ready to argue and persuade Jimin to change his mind but before he could do so the door slammed open and there stood Namjoon glaring at Taehyung.

"You're coming with me, now!" He said leaving no option for any say and he moved forward to get him.

"No hyung wait listen firs-" Jimin tried to help him but Namjoon ignored his protests and dragged both of them out leading them towards where the rest were settled.