You clawed your way into my heart

Almost Home

Namjoon goes to Jungguk's place as promised. He looks at the crippled house. Most of Jungguk's furniture and clothing are burned. The glass wall and door to his small back garden is shattered. Because of the case was still open and only some were put behind bars there were police in and out looking for anything to catch the rest of those thugs. In short, Namjoon knew the rebuilding of the house going to take a while. Somehow it relieved him that Jk won't insist on coming back to his house soon. He has seen the younger working till late and only went home to get a couple of hours of sleep and to get changed. At times he used to tell him to take rest and then they all were ended up deaf ears. But now he believes may be, after the new law established and slowly things getting back to normal Jungguk will get a breather. He really needs one. Namjoon look around once more and sighs.  He decides to go back home and stops at a clothing store to buy some essentials for the younger. Jk was given the room adjacent to ' stay away' room. Jin explained as Jk can't climb stairs it will be safer to be in the room. Also it will be easier for him to look after him as he was always in the kitchen busy making baked goods and packing them to different bakeries. Even though Jungguk was welcomed at he Kim's household, was happy around the couple, he still felt like he is being a burden. He never liked that. When his parents asked him to join the family business and go with them abroad, he declined and told them he wants to help the hybrids, making his elder angry. He was a bright student, got scholarship and studied law with vigor. He never wanted to be in the lime light or become the center of attention. That is why when the verdict was out and law was formed he avoided all the media and interview requests. To him he was just doing his job and there was no need to show off. When the riot started his colleagues told him to hire a body guard he answered there is no need as no one will hurt him. Yet he was attacked by his own species. Then again there were two wonderful people willingly helping him, saying that he is never a bother.

" Day dreaming little one? " Jin asked standing near the door frame. Jk just smiled back.

" I've made some lemon cake for you, let's have it with some tea yeah? " And the wolf vanished into the kitchen.

Jungguk tried to get up and walk but he screams in pain and Jin comes running helping him lie down again. His ribs are killing him. But he somehow manages to use his bathroom without asking for help, even its unbearable.

" Junggukkie you really shouldn't get up just like that. I know you are not calling me or Namjoon for your personal things, we understand but just don't try to walk around unnecessarily okay? Namjoon will kill me if you end up in Hospital again" Jin caresses Jk's hand slowly.

" I won't end up in the hospital again hyung, don't worry" Jk tries to smile.

" From now we all going to eat in here..I am not even going to help you walk to the couch. You are grounded." Jin deadpans. Leaving Junggk's mouth stay open.

While they munch the lemon cake Junggyk start " Hyung... may I ask you something? "

" of course " the elder replies without even looking at him.

" which hybrid are you ? "

" Ohhh....I am the handsomest and cutest hybrid you will ever see. Well, my brother can also give me tight competition yet I am the handsomest. I am wolf " and Jin shows his brown orbs to Jungguk.

" No doubt you are the handsomest hyung ... " Jungguk chuckles. He feels like he needs to ask about Taehyung, but he pushes that thought. After all he is just a guest there and wants to be on good terms with the Kims even after he goes back home. But all his resolve go in the drainage when he think about those eyes  and he decides to ask.

" hyung.."

" Teahyung is a Tiger".

Jungguk opens his mouth and shuts it. How did he know? Is he that obvious? Did he sound desperate? if so then that's embarrassing.

" Don't look sad Junggukkie.. I know you want to know about Tae, he saved your life after all. Are you interested in him? ".

" wh..what ? No!!!! I only remember his eyes and ..and ... he saved me right? I would like to thank him that's all. " Jungguk hurriedly replies.

Jin chuckles and then suddenly his face turn into something serious, may be a bit melancholy. He takes a deep breathe and looks at Jungguk. " Tae is a bit different from us for anyone's liking Junggukkie. I don't think you will get to thank him unless, he wants you to. "

" Jin hyung... I'm home" They hear Namjoon's voice and Jin gives a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. Then he shouts back "we are in Junggukie's room baby".

Joon enters with some carry bags and plops them near Jungguk's bed. He kisses Jin and sits near him. The dotting wolf offers him some cake and Tea. Jungguk stares on those bags and looks at his colleague.

" Bought some clothes for you ".

" Hyung.. you didn't have to "

" na ..ah...its not costly or from any super brands. Just some casual tees, sweatpants and shorts". Namjoon explains.

" Thank you.. I don't know what to say?..."

Even though Namjoon hasn't given him any details he knows it will take time to move back as he saw how his house looks on media through his phone  and he is glad that he has two hyungs now, showering him with love.

" Now now..let's take a look  at what he bought? " Jin is excited.

Most of the tees are black, grey and white. Bottom wears are also black, grey and Khaki. Jungguk smiles happily but, Jin looks like he has seen a ghost.

" yah.. are you planning to go on a funeral or something? " he shouts.

" what? " the little human are confused.

Namjoon pats Jin's shoulder and he look at him with a frown.

" Not everyone likes to wear Pink darling".

" I get that. But, there are also colors other than pink. And what's wrong with pink? " Jin pouts, that makes Jungguk giggle.

" There is nothing wrong with pink hyung. I like pink, just not on me. I like wearing black and Namjoon hyung must've noticed." Jungguk presses Jin's hand and he mumbles okay. Then he gets up to refill the tea. 

Namjoon looks at the younger for a couple seconds and contemplates for a while then he asks " Kookah.. why haven't your parents called ?"

Jungguk laughs and replies " don't worry hyung, I don't exist to them. They disowned me when I told them that I want to help hybrids and declined the business. I am a worm in their perfect ' HUMAN' world. "

" They didn't even send you a get well soon card ".

" Hyung, relations are not defined by blood. It's defined by love, care and understanding. They failed to do all these. They even eloped to a better place when the riot started. I am really good without them. Don't think I am sad or anything yeah? I am happy and content here. And you are taking care of me like my real brother hyung. This right here feels like home."

Namjoon is on cloud nine after hearing the last sentence and hugs Jk with teary eyes and whispers " I am never letting you live alone..ever ". Jungguk hugs back and pat the elder's back. He never talked openly or hasn't felt what he is feeling now in years.

Jin who listened everything from the outside looks at the two and smiles, he seems lost in thought for a few seconds and he mumbles " You and Tae are alike Kookie, I really hope you can help him. He needs someone like you. Only you will be able to reach him, I really do feel like that ".