We live in novels that have been created just for us. Worlds woven by words that we circle as though we are the Earth and they, the sun. Stories we tell ourselves become who we are, and suddenly, we're orbiting time and space like we're following a script. The thing about life is, it pushes you until you break just to see if you can put yourself back together.

You pace outside the hall, biting your nails. Mind tangled in a mess. When you had reached the hospital, the officer didn't let anyone in. It was a protocol to visit the victim as soon as he wakes up to take their official statement regarding the case. Anyone else visiting before can try to manipulate the victim, forcing him to spew lies which can cause the real events to flatter. So you respected their orders and stepped aside. You couldn't stop sniffling, eyes filled with tears as you think of Yoongi. What would've happened for someone to treat him like this? What was he hiding? Is he involved in some illegal activities? You don't know, you didn't want to know. Still your heart was palpilating at the outcome, fear taking over your senses.

"Aera, calm down please." You heard Jungkook's soft voice. You whipped your head towards him. He was anxiously bouncing his leg while sitting in the waiting area seat outside Yoongi's room. Two guards were guarding the door to not let anyone in or even near since the room was not soundproof. You could still hear the mumblings from inside, even though you were centimeters away. The others went home since they were exhausted and promised to visit later. Your heart a bit calmer than before as you detected Yoongi's groggy voice reach your ears, assuring you that he was okay.

You only nodded at Jungkook before you started to pace back and forth again. A tired sigh reached your ears. From your peripheral vision, Jungkook stood up to come towards you. "Do you wanna-"

He was abruptly cut off as the door to the hospital room opened. The sub inspector who went inside with the Officer walking out. He looked at you before looking at the boy beside you. Your eyes were wide open with tears brimming your lashes as you try to look inside the room through the tiny space of the opened door. "Are you Jeon Jungkook?"

You furrowed your brows before looking at Jungkook who looked as confused as you. He nodded his head. "The victim has requested your presence inside the room. You're kindly required to cooperate with us and step into the room." You both froze.

You blinked your eyes at Jungkook for some sort of explanation. He too turned to look at you with wide eyes, almost dumbfounded. He opened and closed his mouth like a fish, no words escaping his plump lips. "Mr. Jeon?"

He gulped and turned towards the officer, nodding his head. "Y-Yeah..."

You watched in disbelief as they stepped into the room before the door closed again on your eyes. A heavy feeling blooming inside your chest as more thought invaded your already chaotic mind. Why would Yoongi ask for him and not you? Was Jungkook involved in this? Were they hiding something from you? You shook your head. Your head pounding from the stress as you finally took a seat. Burying your face in your palms, sniffling quietly.

'Why are things suddenly going downhill...?'

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"Mr. Min, the police is here to meet you." Yoongi slowly opened his eyes, his vision adjusting to the sudden brightness.

The nurse pressed a few buttons, his bed rising to make him sit up a bit straight. He slightly winced from the sudden backpain due to being a lying position from so long. He adjusted a little in his seat, trying his best not to move his almost numb legs which were now resting on the bed instead of being hung up.

"Hello, Mr. Min." He then looked up. A man somewhat in his thirties, clad in a proper police uniform occupying his vision. Behind him, a man with the same uniform standing as well. Yoongi nodded, wincing again when his head throbbed a little.

"I'm Officer Kim Kwon of the Seoul Police department. I'm sorry for being so abrupt but I will have to take a short interview of you regarding the events from last night." Yoongi licked his dry lips, the events from last night almost immediately crashing into his brain. He croaked out a 'sure' before politely motioning the nurse to pass him some water.

The Officer placed a chair a few metres away from his bed and sat down. Waiting patiently for Yoongi to finish drinking the water as he flipped a few pages of his notepad. Yoongi handed back the glass to the nurse, mumbling a small 'thankyou' before turning to the Officer. "Yes, you can start." The Officer nodded.

"So, I'm sure you're well aware that someone had purposely tried to harm you; an organised crime that is. I will just cut to the chase and ask you, Mr. Min, who were they and why did they come for you? I hope you honestly answer my questions." Yoongi cast his eyes down, trying to form a coherent sentence. His mind was in shambles, trying to figure out everything as well but he didn't get the time to since the Officer came as soon as he woke up. Guess he will have to be honest then.

"I honestly have no idea who they were. But I do feel like I know why they came for me." The Officer nodded, jotting down a few notes in his notepad as he carefully listened.

"Mind telling me the entire truth, Mr. Min?" He slightly looked up at Yoongi before looking down again. Yoongi took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "Can you- can you please call in Jeon Jungkook?"

The Officer furrowed his brows and looked up. "You mean your sister's friend who is outside with her right now?"

Yoongi's eyes softened. "Aera is outside?" The Officer nodded. "Yeah, she's been here since early morning." He looked down guilty, biting his lips. What is he going to say to Aera now? He has no idea.

"Why Jeon Jungkook? Is that kid involved in this?" Yoongi immediately shook his head. "Never. He's a good kid. I need him because like me, he too has a idea about this." The Officer nodded again, still confused but decided to ask the sub-inspector to bring Jungkook in.

The Officer then again turned towards hin and raised a brow. "I'm hoping to get all the detials, Yoongi. I'm serious."

The latter just smiled, "You will."

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"Hey." A soft whisper caused you to tilt your head upwards. Jungkook stood above you, his face devoid of any emotion. You blinked your eyes to get rid of the tears blurring your vision. Jungkook felt his heart ache when a few tears spilled from your red eyes. Sighing softly, he crouched down, his hand reaching up to wipe the tears off of your rosy cheeks.

Sniffling, you closed your eyes and leaned into his warm touch. "Will you tell me?" You knew he was struggling to talk, so decided to initiate it first.

He bit his lip, still softly stroking your cheek. "It's not my place to say anything, Aera. Only hyung can talk about it."

"Then why were you called in?" He blinked his eyes before sighing. "I- I don't know..." Your brows furrowed in confusion.

"What do you mea-" You cut off yourself when the door behind Jungkook was opened. Officer Kim along with the sub-inspector stepped out, stress written on their features. The Officer looked up and caught you staring. He walked towards you, "Miss Min, your brother wishes to see you."

You froze. You weren't ready to face him yet. You didn't know what to say. Panicked, you looked at Jungkook who noticed your actions. He held both your hands in his. "Hey hey, it's gonna be alright. Just talk to him how you usually" You nodded at him before doing the same to the Officer.

The Officer and the sub-inspector walked away. You took a deep breath to calm yourself and stood up. Before you could enter, Jungkook caught your wrist and turned you towards him. "Just- Just stay calm and first listen to what he says, hm?" You closed your eyes as he placed a soft kiss on your forehead, your heart fluttering at the action but it was not the time for that. He averted his gaze and you gulped, hoping the slight blush to subside.

The metal knob felt cold against your skin, but it didn't soothe your thudding heart. Twisting it, you slowly opened the door. Your eyes stayed on the ground as you heard the sheets ruffling. Yoongi sat up straight, eyes wide when he saw you entering. He really wasn't expecting you to come in.

You closed the door behind you and looked up. His face wasn't as colourless as before. The bandage was still wrapped around his head. His legs were not casted up anymore, instead were laying on the bed, unmoving. You bit your lip as tears welled up in your eyes.

"A-Aera..." Yoongi started but you turned around. Placing a hand on your mouth to muffle a sob. Yoongi's eyes too filled with tears as he heard you quietly cry. After a few moments of hearing you sob, he took a deep breath and smiled.

"Won't my little Charm talk to me?" Your breath hitched. The cries coming to an abrupt stop as memories of a seven year old Yoongi and five year old you flashed before your eyes.
-"Orabeoni~" A five year old Aera sang, skipping towards her smiling brother.

"Yes, Aera?" The little girl pouted at his unbothered tone.

"Whele is mah birrhday gift?" She demanded in a cute angry tone.

"Oh? Gift?" He pretended to think before gasping. "Oh my gooood, it's Aera's birthday! I'm so sorry I forgot your gift..."

Little Aera got tears in her eyes, "You are meannn." Before she could run away while bawling her eyes out, Yoongi brought forward the tiny gift box which was clutched in his hand behind his back.

"Tada!" He giggled loudly. Little Aera's sparkly eyes widened in excitement as she snatched the gift. She hastily unwrapped it before opening the lid, a tiny gasp escaping her lips in the process.

"This is shoo bootiful." She clutched the peacock charm, carved with colourful gemstones in her hand. Gazing at it with stars dancing in her eyes.

Yoongi chuckled. "Yeah, beautiful. Just like you. My little charm."-

You immediately turned around, coming face to face with a smiling Yoongi; his arms wide open, welcoming.

You dashed to him, carefully but tightly wrapping your arms around his torso, head buried deep into his neck. He sighed, engulfing you tightly into his warmth as your body shook with each violent sob.

"How c-could you do-o this to m-me?" You beat his chest lightly with your tiny fist, other one clutching onto his shirt tightly afraid he will disappear the moment you let go.

"D-Do you kn-know how s-s-scared I-I got? W-What would I h-have done if-if something h-had happen-ned to you, h-hm?" Yoongi placed soft pecks on your temple as you ranted, whispering small 'sorry's' after your every statement.

Almost fifteen minutes later, your cries started to subside. Another five minutes and you finally stopped crying. Grabbing a tissue from your pocket, you wiped your face with your hands still wrapped around your brother. Yoongi stayed quiet all the while you cleaned up, his hand patting your back lightly.

You pushed your face out of his neck a little to look at him. Your face all red like an apple, cheeks puffed out like a munchkin with lips pulled up in an adorable pout. Yoongi almost cooed at the sight but only pursed his lips at the stern gaze directed at him, meaning the bombarding is gonna start soon.

You looked at him for a while before opening your mouth, "How are you?" You placed your hand on his cheek, caressing it softly.

Yoongi smiled. "I'm good, you?"

"Bad. Very bad." His eyes softened even more. He placed a kiss on your forehead, "I'm sorry, charm. I'm so sorry." You shook your head, cupping his cheeks and started to place soft kisses all over his face. "Are-Are your legs o-okay...?" You gulped.

"Yeah, I can feel them, thankfully, but cannot move them. It pains if I do so." You grimaced, placing a hand on his legs under the blanket. "Don't worry, hm? It will all be alright." He nodded, grinning.

"So, um, are you gonna tell me what is happening?" You looked at him expectantly. Yoongi could detect patience in your words but the desperation in your eyes overpowered it. He sighed, taking your hands in his.

"I'm-I'm gonna say everything, but you will have to be understanding Aera. Ju-Just don't be mad..." He trailed off, biting his lips to refrain himself from crying.

You furrowed your brows, "Hey, hey, I won't be mad or go anywhere. I know everything you do is for a reason Yoongs, I promise I will try to be understanding." You brought his hand up and kissed his knuckles. Placing your cheek on it later.

Yoongi filled in his lungs with more air, breathing out deeply. Guess it's time to finally unwrap the hidden truth.

"I'm AG-D, a professional Formula 1 racer."

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A/N: Hi there. 👀
Okay yeah i know im a shitty author for updating almost after a WHOLE ass month without any notice. ;-; My life's been a mess currently due to so much school projects and notes piling up at once with some personal problems as a cherry on top. I'll try my best to finish off this story before the year ends. No promises tho. Writters block has sometimes started to show up on my door without any notice as well -.-

Secondly, BE is gonna be out in a week omfg! The concept photos are so fucking stunning ugh Bangtan has really outdone themselves this time. Not to mention the tracklist looks so soothing as well. I'm sure all songs are gonna be a effing bOP! <3

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