Jungkook's voice turned hoarse with all the screaming and shouting. He dragged his legs over the damp road. He didn't know where to head.

He was lost.

He was barely breathing and walking forwards with no clue.

Why doesn't Jimin trust him?

Why does he always mess up?

Why is it always him that throws Jimin under the bus?

Why can't he protect them?

Just fucking why?

With puffy eyes and swollen cheeks, Jungkook paddled his way towards the bus stop. He scrunched his face as he sat over the seat cautiously waiting for the bus.

Thoughts rustled in his head.

The negatives and positives just mixed in his brain like a grinder with negatives overpowering and capturing his soul.

Jungkook limped his way towards the bus as it arrived and sat in a seat with a window. He slid the glass and placed his head out with his arm supporting his chin.

"I am fifteen!"

"So?"

"You said you would wait for me! You said you would wait for the right time!"

The memories kept running in circles until it all stopped abruptly as Jungkook's eyes widened when he has reminded of Jimin's last words.

"Did you realise why I can't come with you?" Jimin's words repeated in a loop inside Jungkook's head.

He furrowed his brows as he tapped over his pants. He slipped his hand inside the pocket to find something like a...paper.

Jungkook quickly pulled the paper out to read out the paper.

B.S.H, XXXXXXXX07.

Jungkook quickly pulled out the feature phone that Yoongi had provided him and dialled the number over the paper.

He bit his lips as anxiety crept into his nerves. He quickly straightened his back once the call was directed.

"Hello?"

"Hello, is this B.S.H?" Jungkook chewed his bottom lip as he read out the letters.

He had learnt to read and write now. So, it wasn't a big deal to comprehend Jimin's note.

"How did you get my number?"

"Jim...I mean Tyne gave me your number and I decided to call," Jungkook shut his eyes tight with an assurance that he screwed up the one thing Jimin trusted him with. He should have just waited for Yoongi to take the action.

There was a moment of silence after which the caller spoke, "Is it the same Tyne from the stripper house?"

Jungkook's eyebrows twitched as the man addressed Jimin in a very... disrespectful way.

Well, it wasn't wrong to work in the stripper house but the way it sounded from the caller's lips sounded too offending to Jungkook's ear.

Or he was just furious that the man had met Jimin in such a place all alone.

"Yes...I believe," Jungkook spoke through his gritted teeth.

"I am sorry. Don't take me wrong but I am glad the boy finally agreed to take my offer." The caller began politely.

"What kind of offer?"

"How about we meet at my place? Let's talk about the details over a cup of coffee-"

"I have had enough talks with you. I don't think we would like to" Jungkook instantly denied feeling all too anxious and the past shit just slapping his head.

"Wait! Don't get me wrong. If you think I am a perverted sicko trying to have an inappropriate talk with you then you are completely wrong. I have talked to Tyne for a very different reason. And you will know about it if you could meet me once. I will send you my details via message and also the address to my place. The decision is in your hands," the caller clarified and cut the call.

Jungkook sighed as he looked at the phone and then towards the window. He waited for the man to send his details.

Ting!

He quickly pressed the keys and went to the message box. He approximated his brows and mumbled the letters to form words and inferred the sentences.

Bang Shi Hyuk-Child rights officer.

Kim Cafe! 12:30, Seoul.

Why would this guy meet Jimin?

And of all places why did he visit a stripper's house?

Why did Jimin give his number to me?

Jungkook's mind was clouded with multiple thoughts and all he could do was send a message to Hoseok about his absence and head directly to Seoul.

I won't let you down, Jimin.
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"Pss!" Taehyung whispered as he lay in the room with his head resting on his crossed arms. He waited for the other to respond as he stared at the ceiling.

"Hmm?" Soobin hummed and rolled in his place with his head drifting to deep slumber.

"Can I escape out of here just for a day?" Taehyung whispered which only Soobin could hear.

"Hmm..." Soobin hummed until his eyes blew wide, "You, what!" He exclaimed.

"Shh!" Taehyung quickly jumped over Soobin's side and shut his mouth tight, "keep it low!" He warned.

"That's highly impossible," Soobin slapped Tae's hand and turned to fall asleep but Taehyung interrupted.

"Come on! Please?"

"Well, there is a way," Soobin began, "Run out and scream for help. One of the guards will shoot you instantly and then boom! You are in heaven. It's like the ultimate freedom. What's say?" Soobin threw touches of sarcasm like paper planes in the air.

"I am serious, though," Taehyung spoke in a low demanding tone now sitting upright and facing Soobin's back.

"And what makes you think I would help you?" Soobin clenched his teeth and faced Tae head-on.

"Because you did till date."

"Doesn't mean I would in future too," Soobin fired back.

"Just for the day, please?" Taehyung begged to hold Soobin's hands in his.

He simply chuckled dryly and withdrew his hands from Tae's, "Why would you bother to come back if you escape from this hell?"

"Because I promised this little brother here that I wouldn't stay alive alone." Taehyung flashed his small smile and patted Soobin's arm.

Soobin turned a shade of baby pink and coughed a few times to clear the air out, "You sure have great ways to flatter people. Don't you?"

"Will you please help me now?" Taehyung sat with crossed legs and eyes focused straight over Soobin.

"Only on one condition." Soobin proposed.

"What is it?" Taehyung asked.

"Tell me the reason."

"Oh..." Taehyung's voice trailed off as he framed sentences in his mind to put it out, "Well, it's Tyne's birthday and every year I promised to be by his side on his birthday. The most ironic part is that it isn't his real birthday. It's the day I met him and we decided to have his birthday on this date. I just-"

"Okay stop it, Romeo! My single ass isn't interested in knowing your entire love story. Remember! Just one day. Okay?" Soobin stretched his hand in front of Taehyung's face to signal him to stop and gestured for the male to follow him.

They walked towards the end of the small room. Soobin looked at the door once again to confirm there was no one looking at them. He wiggled his fingers in the air before pushing a block of brick within the wall. He passed his hand through the opening and guided his hand upwards towards the window.

Tuck!

The window seal opened and Soobin quickly pulled the window frame off. He looked at Taehyung who was awestruck by his skills.

"How...did you-"

"I just did. Now go!" Soobin signalled Taehyung.

"If you have an exit then why didn't you escape yet?" Taehyung asked.

"I can't..." Soobin twitched a smile with flashbacks hitting him like a truck.

"Huh?"

"I have seen a lot of bloodsheds, Jebb." Soobin blinked back his tears, "Every kid that tried to escape always returned with blood over them. I will...wait. I will rather wait for someone to save me from here rather than die on the way to escape. I...want to live, Jebb. I am sorry for being like this-"

Taehyung instantly pulled the male into a bear hug and gently rubbed his back.

Soobin held too much within himself and Taehyung holding him like this just broke those chains around him. He sobbed and bit his lip to prevent himself from making any sound.

"Chains aren't the ones that hold a person back. It's the fear within him. A chain is the weakest form of barrier to hold a person in grasp. But what truly holds him back is the fear you ignite within him. We are all bound with one or the other form chain. It might not necessarily have to be a physical chain. Fear of losing someone precious, fear of being a burden to others, fear of making mistakes and so on. Fears within you are equal to the multiple chains holding you and rooting you to the floor. I ain't asking you to break them at once but try and realise what they are before they clutch you too tightly to the point you suffocate yourself. Find those chains and untangle yourself slowly. And I will try my best to be by your side as you do so." Taehyung spoke with a soft smile on his lips.

Tyne taught him such wonderful messages throughout his life. It's just overwhelming.

"I promise to be back. I promise to take you out of here. This Jebb promises you!" Taehyung firmly stated and held Soobin by his arms, "Will you wait a little longer?"

"Okay," Soobin nodded softly and wiped his tears.

"Okay," Taehyung smiled one last time before passing through the small window.

I am coming for you, Jimin!

A/n:-

Our Lil Kookie has learnt to read!!

What is Bang shi hyuk planning?

Why did Jimin give such important information to Jungkook?

Wasn't he hesitant to involve Jungkook in danger so what changed now?

Will Taehyung keep his promise?

Is it safe for Taehyung to meet Jimin?

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