"A decision has been made?" The judge asks with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes, your honor." A representative speaks and walks towards the stand.

"The jury has decided that Jeon Jungkook is..." 

"Guilty of all charges." The representative announces and I exhale deeply. Sighs of relief echo throughout the room.

"The court has decided on a suitable sentence," the judge announces and all of us turn to face her. "We fully understand the harm Mr Jeon's actions have caused and he will face the inevitable consequences. However, we are taking his age and previous relationships with the victims into account. Jeon Jungkook is sentenced to four years imprisonment--"

The relieved smile is wiped off my face. 

Four years is nothing considering a baby lost its life.

"No," I hear Eunki mumble beside me. I cover her hand with my own, trying to comfort her, but I know it won't mean much. "I lost my baby because of that monster!" 

The entire courtroom erupts into profanities and angry protests. I try to speak but no words come out. My hands are trembling when I reach over to Taehyung and try to pull him away from the commotion. 

"Let's just go," I plead with tears in my eyes. He looks at me and nods, standing from his seat. "Come on, Eunki. We should go."

She looks at me blankly before standing, approaching the seat where Jungkook is sat. Guards instantly hold her back but they can't stop her words.

"I'm going to kill you!" She screams, pointing her finger towards Jungkook who sits there, smirking in such a sickening way. "I swear to god, you're going to pay for what you did! You're a murderer, you killed my baby!"

"Go and get her," I say to Taehyung, my breaths familiarly shallow. "I need to get out of here."

"Are you sure you're okay?" He asks and I nod quickly despite the struggle to breathe. 

It's beginning to feel extremely warm inside this room and the shouting seems to grow impossibly louder. My head begins to spin and my skin starts to get hot. 

"Okay, wait outside. I'll be right there." He promises and I do just that. 

The hallway is practically empty which I'm thankful for. Nobody can see me lean against the wall and cry into my hands, nobody can see me at my most vulnerable state. 

I'm so angry. I'm angry at Jungkook, I'm angry at the judge, I'm angry and J. This is so unfair, so utterly cruel. Eunki has to live with this all of her life and Jungkook will be released from prison when he's 21. This isn't fair. 

I begin to march in the opposite direction of the courtroom but collide with somebody. I mutter a partially insincere sorry, keeping my gaze down. I don't want a stranger to see me in a state like this.

"Violet, it's me." Jimin says, his voice sounding as though he's on the verge of tears. 

"Four years," I whisper. "Four years isn't enough." 

I look up when he places his hands on my shoulders comfortingly. I bite my lip whilst shaking my head, completely in denial of the entire situation. 

A few months ago I would have trusted Jungkook with my life. I called him my best friend, my brother. He was there for me during so many difficult times. 

"I know, I know." Jimin whispers, pulling me into a hug. 

"It's so unfair!" I cry against him. 

"At least he was found guilty, yeah?" He tries to comfort me. "Four years is a long time whether it's a suitable punishment or not. Who knows, maybe it'll teach him to leave us alone. Everything happens for a reason, Violet. Remember that." 

"Thanks, Jimin." I force a smile, wiping my tears after he pulls away. 

"Are you going back in there? Things might have calmed down." 

"No, I'm sorry but I don't think I can do it. Please look after Eunki for me, Jimin." 

"I promise." He tries his best to smile but it doesn't reach his eyes.

"I'll be waiting outside, okay? Tell the others I'll be right here." 

"Okay, Violet. I'll see you soon," he says and hugs me one last time. "Remember, everything will be alright." 

I nod, "I know." 

Jimin heads back into the courtroom, whereas I had up the corridor. My breathing is still laboured but it's under control now thankfully. I know for a fact that if I go back in there an anxiety attack will be triggered. I don't want there to be a bigger drama than there already is. 

I head into the restroom and grip the basin with my hands. Their grips tighten until my knuckles turn as white as the sink itself. I look up into the mirror, seeing a broken girl standing in the reflection. I need to stay strong, if not for myself then for Eunki. 

I wipe the smudged makeup from underneath my eyes and fix my hair. A few deep breaths is all it takes for me to regain my composure, at least for a facade, that is. I make my way towards the door and as soon as I open it, I hear sounds of shoes hitting against the tiled floor nearing me. 

I step outside and glance to my left, instantly noticing a familiar set of people walking in my direction. Jungkook's family. 

His mother makes solid eye contact with me but looks away quickly, either too embarrassed or angry, I can't quite tell. I recognise his father, too, and his uncle who we once bumped into in the supermarket and...Mike.

I didn't think it was possible for my heart to drop any further. 

I turn to my right and begin to walk down the corridor hastily. Fear. Pure fear is circulating through my veins right now. My fast pace of walking picks up until I find myself running down the corridor, and straight into another person for the second time that day. 

"Ma'am, are you okay?" A young boy asks, presumably a worker here. 

I nod hazily and continue jogging further away from Mike. I know I probably lost him long ago but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Of course Mike is here, he's Jungkook's cousin after all. I didn't see him in the stands, though. 

"Four years," I hear a familiar voice state, just as I stop jogging. Mike is suddenly standing in front of me with a smirk on his face, he looks just like Jungkook at this moment. "Considering what he did, that's pretty good. I'm glad he'll be out soon. It isn't long to wait before he makes all of your lives hell again." 

"You're sick!" I shout, gaining the attention from a few passers by. "He's a murderer. Don't you feel any remorse?" 

"No, not really." Mike laughs, pushing himself off the wall he's leaning against. He steps forward but I step back just as quick. 

"Leave me alone, Mike. You're lucky I don't already have a restraining order on you." 

"Oh, Violet," he laughs loudly, his voice echoing through the spacious room. "You really think a piece of paper can keep me away? You're so, so wrong." 

"You're a piece of sh--"

"Violet!" I turn to see Hoseok standing at the other end of the corridor. He instantly runs towards me when he notices Mike's presence. "What are you doing here?" 

"I came to watch my baby cousin get sentenced." Mike smiles innocently. 

"Jungkook is your cousin?" 

"I was going to tell you, Hoseok." I say quietly. 

"You knew?" Mike asks, eyebrows raised. "Wow, you catch on fast. Who did you think spread all of those rumours? My beloved little cousin, of course." 

"I suggest you get out of here and leave Violet alone." Hoseok threatens. 

"Or what? What are you going to do?"

"The last time you messed with her you ended up in the hospital. You were lucky Taehyung didn't kill you." 

Mike laughs. "I'm not scared of you and your little gang members. I can do what I like." 

"Not with Violet, you can't," Hoseok says angrily. "Not with any of us." 

"Let's see about that." Mike smiles and disappears again, down the corridor until he's out of sight. 

"Are you okay?" Hoseok instantly asks, turning to face me. 

"Yeah, I'm fine. Is everyone alright? I'm sorry I couldn't be in there." 

"They're fine, we were just looking for you. Jimin told us you said you were going to wait outside but you weren't there. I'm just glad you're okay." 

"How is Eunki?" I ask quietly.

"She's upset and angry, needless to say. But she's strong, she'll get through this. We all will, I promise."