"They're back!"

Jungkook's head snapped up towards the direction of the shout. His mind immediately flashed to Maggie and Glenn, making him grab his crutch and stand up from his place on the stairs.

Jungkook limped through the prison, his heart pounding in his chest and excitement bubbling in his stomach. He entered the main room and stood in the middle of it, eyes sparkling with hope as he stared at the door leading into the courtyard. Ignoring the stares coming from the unfamiliar group, Jungkook nipped at his bottom lip and shifted on his feet, trying to prevent himself from bouncing in excitement.

The sound of boots smacking against the metal steps filled the air, making Jungkook perk up and look at the door with giddiness. He held his breath as he watched Beth walk into the prison with a large grin on her face. Jungkook's self control was completely shattered at the sight of Maggie walking through the door of the prison. Her hair was a centimetre longer than Jungkook remembered and her skin was paler, and he could even see bags resting under her eyes.

Jungkook's face lit up with a large bunny smile- his lips parting to reveal his two front bunny teeth and his eyes squeezing shut due to the grin. His hands were trembling and his breath came out in quick huffs. Kook was practically bouncing on his feet as he waited for Maggie to spot him.

And when she did, Maggie froze in her steps, her face crumbing as she took a step back. Maggie blinked a few times before releasing a shaky breath, "Jun...Jungkook?"

Jungkook's smile faltered and he suddenly looked like a kicked bunny, thinking that Maggie wasn't happy to see him. His shoulders slouched and he pouted, looking down at the ground as he gave Maggie an ashamed nod.

Maggie snapped out of her shocked state, allowing a smile to split her face apart as she ran down the stairs towards Jungkook. Before he could realise what was happening, Maggie threw her arms around him and squeezed him into a tight hug.

Jungkook perked up again, releasing his hold on his crutch to wrap his arms around Maggie. The crutch fell to the ground with a thud but neither of them reacted to it. Jungkook's hands shook and his eyes glossed over with tears as he felt Maggie's familiar warmth engulf him. He pressed his face into Maggie's neck, trying to hide the raw wave of emotion that flashed across his face.

"God, I was so scared that...that I wouldn't see you again." Maggie's voice trembled as she whispered, brushing her hand over Jungkook's back to soothe him.

Jungkook didn't respond in fear of breaking down into sobs. He pressed his face harder into her neck, inhaling the scent of sweat mixing together with a hint of lavender shampoo. Jungkook released a shaky breath and tightened his hold on Maggie, eyes shutting and body finally relaxing.

"Kook...what's wrong?" Maggie asked in a hushed whisper, her voice dripping with concern after feeling something wet land on her neck and roll down her skin.

Jungkook released another shaky breath- body trembling and lips twitching up into a small smile as he breathed out, "I'm....happy." His voice was laced with shock and disbelief as if it was his first time feeling anything relatively close to happiness.

"Oh.." Maggie murmured, one hand gliding across Jungkook's back and the other tangling into his hair to massage his skull.

Jungkook was reluctant to pull away from Maggie, but when he pulled his face out of her neck and allowed his eyes to flicker over her shoulder, he finally noticed Glenn hovering behind them. His face was bloody and bruised, one of his hands was wrapped around his waist and the other held onto the railing next to him, yet there was a timid smile on his face as he watched Maggie and Jungkook.

"Glenn." Jungkook whispered with wide eyes, heart clenching as he took in the damage done to him.

Maggie's hands around him loosened, allowing Jungkook to reluctantly pull himself away from her warm embrace. The second he was out of her arms, a wave of coldness engulfed him, making him pout and desire to jump back into the warmth of her arms.

Jungkook swallowed the urge and bent down to pick up his crutch. He positioned it under his armpit before limping over to Glenn. The two shared a smile before wrapping each other into a hug. Their smiles widened and grew more genuine as they squeezed each other tightly before pulling away.

"God, you look horrible." Jungkook winced, eyes gliding up and down Glenn's injured body.

"I feel like it too." Glenn muttered, hissing as he pulled away from the stairs to limp across the main room. Glenn's eyes flickered towards the unfamiliar people, shooting them an odd look before shaking his head and walking forward.

Jungkook's lips tugged down into a frown as he watched Glenn brush past Maggie without even looking at her. Maggie's smile faltered and she looked after Glenn longingly before ripping her eyes away from him to look back at Jungkook.

"Is something wrong?" Jungkook asked hesitantly, limping closer to Maggie.

The girl smiled and shook her head, but she wasn't able to hide the sprinkle of sadness in her eyes, "Just...we're just tired."

"Oh." Jungkook breathed out, blinked at the doorway that Glenn had disappeared through. His doe eyes flickered back to Maggie and he stared at her for a second before allowing another bunny smile to appear on his face.

Maggie's own smile grew more genuine before she released a content sigh and wrapped her arms around him again, "I'm so happy you're back, little fetus." Maggie whispered through a grin- hand playing with Jungkook's brown locks.

Jungkook bit his lip to suppress a small laugh but he did wrap his free hand around Maggie to return the hug. Maggie pulled away after a few seconds and eyed Jungkook, as if she was burning him into her memory.

Jungkook's lips twitched and he smiled at her before they both turned around and walked towards the cells. Maggie told him that she's gonna go to her cell and rest for a moment, but he can come with her if he wants to. Jungkook wanted to go with her, but he stopped himself and thought about the fact that Maggie was taken as a hostage and probably wanted to rest. So Jungkook declined and watched Maggie leave with a smile.

Releasing a content sigh, Jungkook limped towards the stairs. He grabbed the railing with one hand before placing his crutch on the first step and pushing himself on top it. With a ghost of a smile and a sense of serenity, Jungkook continued to struggle up the stairs. When he reached the eight step, Jungkook looked up at all the remaining steps and released a groan.

A yelp fell past Jungkook's lips as a pair of arms grabbed him by the armpits and pulled him a few centimetres above the ground. Jungkook's grip tightened around the crutch and he quickly pulled it to his chest as he was carried up the steps. His feet dangled above the ground and his armpits burned from the person's tight grip.

"What the fuck." Jungkook breathed out as they reached the top of the stairs and he was set down on his feet. He quickly put down his crutch and held onto the railing next to him so that he wouldn't loose balance and fall onto his injured leg.

"You should eat more, sweetheart, you're too light." A pair of lips pressed against the shell of his ear and a deep voice purred into his ear.

Jungkook yelped and jumped away, his hand flying up to rub at his ear. He twisted around to look at the person and his face crumbled into a look of annoyance when he saw Taehyung standing behind him, "Oh, it's you." Jungkook grumbled in distaste, making Taehyung cock a brow and smirk at him.

"Don't sound too happy to see me, people might think you have a crush."  Taehyung rolled his eyes sarcastically, yet his smirk still remained on his face as he began to approach Jungkook. His fingers ran along the railing until he was standing in front of a glaring Jungkook. Taehyung cooed and leaned down so that they'd be face to face, "I'm Taehyung."

"That's a stupid name." Jungkook deadpanned before raising his crutch and pressing the end of it against Taehyung's stomach to push him away.

"Ouch." Taehyung mocked, grabbing the end of Jungkook's crutch. With a swift tug on the crutch, Taehyung pulled Jungkook closer.

Jungkook stumbled forward, his eyes growing wide as he nearly fell over. The glare on his face sharpened before he straightened out and ripped his crutch out of Taehyung's hold. He raised the crutch and swung it towards Taehyung, only for him to duck out of the way.

Jungkook's pout deepened and his glare grew darker as Taehyung straightened out and ran a hand through his hair, "Damn." He breathed out as he eyed a furious Jungkook, "That's hot." He winked.

Jungkook's nose scrunched up before he huffed and turned around to stomp to his cell. Taehyung's barely hearable footsteps followed after him, past all the cells and towards his own. Jungkook stopped in front of his cell and spun around to face him, "Stop following me!" He hissed, eyes narrowing and shoulders squaring.

Taehyung rose a brow and huffed out a laugh, stepping closer to Jungkook and leaning down to face him. Their close proximity gave Jungkook the perfect opportunity to see the beauty mark on the tip of Taehyung's nose, the one under his right eye and the one on the edge of his bottom lip.

"Follow you?" Taehyung's lips twitched up into a playful smile before he raised his hand and tapped his fingers under Jungkook's chin, "You're awfully mean to your new roommate."

Jungkook reeled back in shock, pushing Taehyung away and blinking at him with wide eyes, "Roo...roommate?" He gasped in horror, brushing past Taehyung to lean over the railing and call out, "Rick! Rick! There's a crazy person among us!"

"Crazy?" Taehyung released a husky laugh, leaning against the wall in the corridor and crossing his arms over his chest.

Jungkook looked at him over his shoulder and sent him a distasteful glare, only for Taehyung to grin and send him a wink. Kook's face scrunched up in disgust before he scoffed and turned to face the railing, "Rick!" He called out again.

His shout was followed by the sound of footsteps before Rick appeared bellow Jungkook, "Yes?" He rose a brow, looking up at Jungkook with confusion.

Taehyung suddenly appeared next to Jungkook, leaning his hands against the railing and looking down at Rick with a smile, "You didn't tell him?"

Jungkook eyed Taehyung strangely, his eyes pausing at Taehyung's hand that was brushing against his own. Jungkook narrowed his eyes at the place where their hands were brushing before raising his hand and pushing Taehyung away. Tae stumbled to the side and quickly steadied himself by grabbing onto the railing next to him. He blew a strand of his hair out of his face and looked at Jungkook with pursued lips and a judgmental look.

"Jungkook, Taehyung is....your roommate." Rick called out from bellow.

"Nope." Jungkook shook his head, turning around and limping to his cell. Taehyung followed after him with a small chuckle, brow raising in amusement as he watched Jungkook slam the cell shut and glare at him through the bars.

"You're that petty, huh?" Taehyung sighed, leaning against the railing behind him and crossing his arms over his chest.

Jungkook scoffed back at him without removing his glare from Tae, his hands curled around the bars and he didn't look like he was moving anytime soon.

Taehyung sighed and pushed off of the railing to approach Jungkook, who's glare hardened and body tensed with every step Taehyung took. Taehyung stopped in front of the cell and leaned his shoulder against the bars as he looked at Jungkook with a serious expression.

"Look." Taehyung started, his deep voice coming out as soft and a bit sympathetic, "I don't want to be roommates with you either, I would much rather be with my friend. But your group doesn't trust us to sleep in the same cell because they think that we're gonna devise a plan to kill you and take over this place."

"And you're not?" Jungkook scoffed, fists tightening around the bars as he stood up straighter and glared into Taehyung's dark eyes.

Taehyung shook his head, causing strands of his black hair to move along, "This is exactly why I have to stay with you." He gestured towards Jungkook, "Staying with you won't put your group on edge and you will be able to watch me, if you don't trust me so much." Tae rolled his eyes, gaze falling onto the wall in front of him as he waited for Jungkook to respond.

Jungkook thought about it for a second, quickly realising that he'd be able to keep an eye on Taehyung and if he did try to attack someone during the night, Jungkook will be there to either be the first victim or be there to protect everyone.

Chewing on his bottom lip, Jungkook reluctantly moved to the side and walked over to his bed. He plopped down on it and watched with a scowl as Taehyung pulled the cell door open and walked inside.

Taehyung ignored Jungkook's burning gaze and approached his bag, that was laying in the corner of the room. He bent down and pulled it open before taking off his chest harness and shoving it into the bag. Taehyung stood up and stretched his arms over his head, his eyes falling into Jungkook, who's eyes hadn't left him.

Taehyung's lips curled into a coquettish grin before he stepped closer to Jungkook and leaned against the bed frame, "How does it feel to have a handsome roommate?" Taehyung purred, eyes not leaving Jungkook's glaring ones.

Jungkook's face remained stoic and his hands grabbed fistfuls of his duvet as he sneered back, "I don't know, how does it feel?"

Taehyung threw his head back and released a deep laugh, his lips forming into a box shaped smile and his eyes scrunching up. Jungkook huffed and looked away with an eye roll, not being able to deny the blush that coated his cheeks.

Taehyung calmed down just as the door to their cell was pulled open and Rick appeared in the doorway. Taehyung and Rick made eye-contact- the latter trying to tell him something through the gaze. Taehyung's smile seemed to falter and he nodded, sparing a small glance towards a confused Jungkook before he sauntered out of the cell.

Jungkook's eyes followed after Taehyung, staying glued to his muscular back until he left his sight. His eyes flickered up to Rick, who's expression was somber as he approached Jungkook and sat down next to him.

Jungkook's face slowly crumbled at the look Rick gave him, he sighed and turned away from Rick, "Just tell me."

Rick's brows furrowed in confusion, "What?"

"Since I came back, everybody's been giving me this sad look when they're about to tell me bad news." Jungkook rolled his eyes, scrunching his nose and forming his lips into a frown before he looked at Rick and folded his arms into his lap, "Stop acting like I'm gonna break any second and just spit it out. Believe it or not, I'm kinda getting used to all these bad news,  they don't surprise me anymore."

Rick nodded slowly, yet he still looked hesitant as he shifted on the bed, making it creak, before he spoke up, "Daryl has a brother, his name is Merle."

"I don't see how it's relevant." Jungkook muttered with a hint of saltiness to his words. He looked down at his hands and entwined his fingers to make it feel like someone was holding his hand.

"Let me talk." Rick scolded softly, hand running over his face before he punched the bridge of his nose, "Last night, we ran into Daryl's brother. He was with the man, who took Maggie and Glenn. In the end, Merle helped us escape but in order to do that, he had to betray the governor, so he can't go back to him now." Rick was hesitant to continue speaking, but after Jungkook turned to look at him with steely eyes, Rick continued, "We couldn't let Merle join the group, not after what he did to Glenn."

"Daryl's brother was the one who did that to Glenn?" Jungkook's eyes grew wide and his lips parted to release a breath of shock. He could only imagine how different Merle and Daryl are, because Daryl only seemed cold on the outside, but on the inside, he had the heart of gold. That's why Jungkook admired him and wished to be like him- Daryl could be intimidating, if he wanted to, and his presence demanded respect, but deep down, he's kind and empathetic.

Rick gave Kook a small nod and kept his eyes focused on his face as he uttered the last part, "Jungkook, Daryl didn't want to leave his brother, not after he just found him. But we couldn't take Merl-"

"He...he went with him, right?" Jungkook asked calmly, body still like a statue and eyes focusing on the cracked wall in front of him. He saw Rick nod his head from the corner of his eye, confirming his theory.

Jungkook's breath hitched in his throat as he felt different emotions bubble up inside of him. They all mixed together into a jumbled mess, making it hard for Jungkook to make out any of them or choose which one to act on. So he blinked a few times and released a deep breath before turning to look at Rick.

"Okay." Jungkook breathed out with no emotion. His chest felt heavy and he felt like he couldn't breathe, but he had no idea how to display or release what he was feeling. Jungkook blinked and nodded, his eyes void of emotion and his voice numb, "That's okay."

Rick eyed him warily, hand raising to brush against Jungkook's brown locks, "Are you okay?"

Jungkook inhaled, feeling like his chest is gonna explode even from filling his lungs with air. His throat clogged up and he felt like his eyes were about to gloss over with tears. And he waited, Jungkook waited for himself to burst into tears and scream at Rick that he wasn't okay, that he felt like everything was turning to shit and he wished he never left the prison because back then, everything was okay.

Jungkook wanted to scream and shout that he felt everything so deeply that all his emotions mixed together, creating a feeling of numbness. He wanted to cry and sob that he was terrified of what was about to come because a few weeks back, he felt like everything was as bad as things could get, but now...now everything was worse. He was scared that things would only get worse from here because he didn't know if he could take it. He didn't know if he could take another bad news.

But despite all the things he wanted to say and the emotions he wanted to release, Jungkook's eyes remained dry and his face remained blank. He stared down at the ground before reaching out and grabbing his crutch to stand up, "Daryl is with his brother, there's nothing we can do about it now, but there is a group downstairs that wants to join our group and we can do something about that." Jungkook mumbled with no emotion as he pushed himself onto his feet and limped out of the cell.

Rick watched him go with a heavy heart and sad eyes, he ran a hand through his hair before pushing off of the bed and following after Jungkook.

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