"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds".

- Jihyun's POV -

Aunty Desiree lead me upstairs into the guest room. She gave me clothes to wear since I had blood stained on my current clothes.

"Honey.. I need to know what happened.. Please tell me darling" Aunty Desiree said, sitting on the bed.

She was like my second Eomma, she deserved to know.

"M-my parents a-abused me.." I managed to say, with tears streaming down my face. The past brought memories back to my head.

The painful ones I didn't want to think about. "Oh darling.." Aunty Desiree said, with a sad voice.

She started crying along with me. "Since when were they doing this to you?" She asked.

"They were abusing me ever since I was eleven.."

Aunty Desiree hugged me tightly, "I don't know why your parents drifted away from us, but it's okay. I'll be like your second mother, you're welcomed to stay here for as long as you want. You can live with us darling."

I froze. I can't live here.. What about Jungkook?

"Aunty Desiree, what about Jungkook?" I asked. She gave me a smile, "You know, he really cares about you."

I doubt it, that's a bunch of bullshit. Why would he care about me?

"Why didn't you ask for help when you started to get abuse?" She asked bringing back the topic.

I looked down and played with my fingers, "I went up to Jungkook a few times when we started high school but.."

"But he didn't want to talk to me.. So that's when we started drifting.."

She looked really upset, "I'll talk to Jungkook, don't worry.." I nodded, "Thank you for making me stay here" I said.

I was grateful.

- Jungkook's POV -

Eomma lead Jihyun into the guest room. I went into my room and laid down. I should be thinking about what has happened.

It's hard to take in.

After five minutes, the door slammed open. I saw a really furious Eomma. Gosh, I'm in big shit.

But what did I do?

"Jeon Jungkook.." Eomma said, in an angry tone. "Yes Eomma?" I replied.

"Darling, I love you and all but why didn't you tell me the reason why you and Jihyun drifted was because you ignored her? You told me that it's because you accidentally did something to her that's why I told you mistakes happen!".

She doesn't understand.. "That's what I mean Eomma.. I did something bad, and it was a mistake".

She sighed and hugged me. "Make up the times that you left her hanging" she warned.

"On it!" I said.

- Taehyung's POV -

I called Jihyun a couple of times today but she didn't reply.

I was at the ice cream shop, I had to work midnight for those people who want coffee at this time.

Stupid Samantha, why is she the manager of this ice cream shop? I mean, who has ice cream at this time! I checked my watch and it was 1:30am.

Argh, Samantha..

She nudged me, "Get to work, Taehyung!". I gave her a face, "There is no customs here to serve, do you see anyone?!" I said, pointing around the cafe.

She shook her head, "Well there you go, no ones here".

I checked my phone again to see if Jihyun texted or called. I was getting worried.

"Can I go home?!" I asked Samantha. "Hmm, fine. Whatever. Go home!" She whined, and I smiled. "Bye bossy boss!" I said leaving the door.

"Bye Alien Tae!" She yelled back.

- Jihyun's POV -

I was laying on the bed, thinking about everything. I sure do miss Taehyung right now.

I want to see him so badly. I also miss Woohyun. What is he going to think when I go back to school?

Shit, I don't have my uniform.. How will I go to school tomorrow?

Argh, so many things to think about and all I'm worrying about is Jungkook. Why did I even bother taking his hand and jumping off the balcony?

Why did I even say yes for staying here.. Jeon Jungkook, you make me so confused.

I wondered what the time is, and I realised I don't have my phone. Gosh, I'm becoming so.. Terrible.

I shifted around the bed and faced the window. I looked out to the moon, hoping that maybe someone, just someone could save me.

- Jungkook's POV -

I checked the time on my phone and saw that it was already 3:00am. I wondered if Jihyun was still awake.

I went in her room and tiptoed to her bed. I took a glance of her face, she was sleeping. Jihyun looked really peaceful, but beautiful and broken.

"I'm sorry.." I whispered.

I kissed her on the forehead and left her room.

I couldn't sleep, so I went through the box under my bed. It was a full box full of memories.

Memories of Jihyun and I.

I saw letters from the past, gifts on occasions, matching socks, etc.

"I'm glad we're together again.. We will be close again.. I promise.." I whispered and put the box back under the bed and fell asleep.

- Taehyung's POV -
*next day*

Today was Friday, I didn't have any shift today at the ice cream store. Thankfully, Jihyun told me yesterday when we met up that today would be a free day off school.

I should visit her. Where was her house again? I walked to the street she told me before since my memory is pretty cool, I can remember things.

She did not let me walk her outside her front door, which I have no idea why. Now I don't know which house is hers.

Jihyun hasn't even been picking up her phone since we met up at the ice cream shop.

How am I going to find out who's house?

I began walking across the street she lives in until a house caught my attention. It was a corner house, and the backyard had blood on the path and fence.

This can't be blood, can it?..

I looked up at a balcony, and the door was opened fully. I know this is trespassing, but I climbed over the fence and tried to get into the boucany.

I climb the tree to get to the balcony. I looked if there was anyone there and the coast was clear.

I finally got to this persons balcony, I looked around the room and there was blood stains on the floor.

This room looked like a girl owned it. I tried to find pictures, until a desk had a familiar photo.

I gasped, I saw a photo of Jihyun. Her phone was next to the photo frame. "Jihyun!" I heard a loud growl coming upstairs.

"Shit.." I mumbled, I don't want to get caught. What if I'm the one who gets murdered here?!

I looked around the room for somewhere to hide. Obviously, I couldn't just jump of the balcony if I want my legs to break.

I hid under the small space under Jihyun's bed. I hope my breathing noises does not catch who ever this person is.

The door slammed open, and I heard a glass drop. From under the bed, I could see foot steps, and a beer bottle being held.

I don't think I can make it out alive. Where is Jihyun, is all I can think about?! Why did she not tell me she's living a life like this?!

"Bora! Come here right now!!" The man yelled. So this person who dropped the beer bottle, and growls really scary is Jihyun's dad.

"What happen-" The lady said rushing in with a beer bottle in her hand too. How is both her parents alcoholics.

"Maybe she's downstairs, or hiding in the toilet" The lady suggested. They left the room and closed the door.

I immediately went on her boucany and climbed down the tree and left the house with her phone just in case they track anything else.

Jihyun, you're in danger. Where are you right now?

I will find you, and protect you. I promise.

- Jihyun's POV -

I woke up from pain in my head. Why is it so painful. I looked at the time and it was 10:30am?!

I rushed downstairs without getting dressed or fixing myself and saw Jungkook and Aunty Desiree eating downstairs.

"Why are you in a rush sweetie?" Aunty Desiree asked and Jungkook looked at me. "Um, Jungkook? Don't we have school today?" I asked.

Jungkook smiled, and shook his head. I was confused.

"We have a free day off today, remember?".

It clicked in my head, "Oh, I must of forgot. Oh sorry, there's so many things in my head.." I said.

I was starving and in the silence, my stomach rumbled. "Sweetheart, here is your pancake" Aunty Desiree said handing it to me, I smiled.

"Thank you so much, for everything" I said and smiled. "No problem lovely" she smiled.

I haven't seen Jungkook's dad for a while. "Where's uncle Pete?" I asked looking around. "He's in China, doing business things".

I nodded.

"Jihyun" Jungkook called out. "Yes?", "Jimin and J-hope are coming over here today" he said. I stopped eating and looked at him.

"Oh okay, I'll just stay in my room then" I said. "Ani, you're staying downstairs with us. Socialise with us." Jungkook said.

"Yeah sweetie, you should hang with Jimin and Hoseok. They are lovely kids" Aunty Desiree smiled.

Lovely kids? Lovely kids my ass, they're not nice or lovely at all. They fucking tripped me over.

I fake smiled, "Yeah they are.."

I finished my pancake and Aunty Desiree gave me clothes to wear. They looked new.

"Aunty Desiree, where did you buy this and when?" I asked. "I bought them today, I went shopping at 9:00 for you" She hugged me.

I was speechless. All this for me?!

"Thank you so much" I said with tears streaming down my eyes. "Don't worry about it love" she said.

These clothes are totally my style. I was wearing a shirt that says 'Seoul 95' on the front, and denim shorts, with matching superstars.

My hair is dead straight so I braided the top just like a headband, with my hair down.

I went to Aunty Desiree's room. "Is there anything you need love?" She asked. I was shy to ask, "Do you have any foundation I could borrow for just a bit to cover the bruises on my face?" I asked.

"Your face is beautiful, but here you go" she handed me a MAC foundation. "You can have it." She pointed out.

I bowed and smiled, "thank you!".

I went back to my room and fixed my face. I fixed my face and went downstairs, I saw Jimin and J-hope.

"Hey Jihyun!" Jimin waved and smiled at me. J-hope and Jungkook looked at me. I could feel Jungkook's eyes glued to me, please stop looking at me.

It's making me uncomfortable. "Hoseok." I said. "Jihyun".

He opened his arms, and I hugged him.

Maybe Jimin and J-hope aren't as bad as I think they are..

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AUTHORS NOTE:

LONG TIME NO UPDATE AYE?!
Mianhe, I was stressing out with my assessments but don't worry! I only got three days left of school then for two weeks I can update!

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