𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 • 𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐞𝐡𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐠

Chapter twelve : Don't let the fear take over

[Author pov]

Kiaraa's hands began shaking and her breathing became uneven.

"Taehyung..." Her voice was barely a whisper. Taehyung turned to her and saw her panicked state.

Panicked, he turned the music off straight away. They were on the motorway, so they couldn't stop. Taehyung felt terrible and embarrassed by his lack of sense. He also felt so sorry for putting Kiaraa through this, and being the one who washed away that beautiful smile he liked.

"Kiaraa, focus on my voice." She was hyperventilating. "Hey, Kiaraa, you're safe." Taehyung spoke firmly. But she couldn't reason.

He moved one of his hands from the wheel, grabbed hers, and held it tight, fingers intertwined.

Taehyung's move took her by surprise, bringing her closer to reality, and her teary eyes looked up at him.

"You're safe, Kiaraa. I don't know what you're seeing or remembering, but you're safe. You're in the car, with me. Nothing can happen." Kiaraa nodded weakly.

Taehyung stopped at the first gas station and got out of the car. He walked to Kiaraa's side and opened the door.

She was still shaking, but slightly calmer. Tears streamed down her eyes.

Taehyung helped her out and instinctively brought her against his chest, holding her tight.

The warmth of the hug immediatly relaxed Kiaraa.

"I'm so sorry." He whispered. "You told me to change and I didn't listen. I'm so sorry."

It took Kiaraa a few minutes to calm down and to stop crying.

Once she did, Taehyung broke the hug and helped her sit back on her seat, he squated and looked at her.

"I'm so sorry, Taehyung. This is so embarrassing..." she whispered the last part.

"Kiaraa." He spoke firmly and kindly. "I know you have been through something and I am not going to ask you what it is. I also know it has something to do with dancing. Whatever it is I'm sorry you went through it. And whatever it is, I am telling you, I might have met you a little more than a week ago, I know you will get through it. Don't let the fear take over. You're stronger."

Kiaraa felt embarrassed...She worked for Taehyung's company, he was indirectly her boss. This situation was messed up.

As if reading her thoughts, the young singer went on.

"Don't feel embarrassed because I'm the idol and you're the staff member, Kiaraa. There is no such thing here, and we're both employees of Big Hit, and we're on holiday all together. Let me be here as a friend?"

Kiaraa looked down at Taehyung who was looking up at her. She didn't say a word but expressed her gratitude through her eyes.

"I trust you, you know." Kiaraa spoke up, looking at her hands.

"I know." he replied simply.

"And I want to tell you." she muttered...

"It's okay. You will tell me when you're ready."

"Thank you..."

"Of course." Taehyung smiled and patted her knee before getting back up and returning to his seat. Before starting the engine, Taehyung took Kiaraa's phone.

"What are you doing?" She asked shyly.

"Making sure this never happens again." He gave her a comforting smile before deleting the playlist. Up until now, Kiaraa had never managed to delete the playlist, she never wanted to press on it.