Chapter 4: Tough Times

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Authors Note:

 This chapter slightly mentions physical and mental abuse. If you are sensitive or uncomfortable about this topic please skip the part that mentions it. I will leave a trigger warning before the party starts and another one for when it ends. Remember that you are not alone and you are amazing no matter what has happened. Keep smiling and please enjoy.


Kira woke up in a cold sweat, panting as she clutched her chest tightly. 'No no no no! Oh god please not again!' she whimpered, her breathing ragged as she stumbled to her bathroom, washing her face with water as she tried her level best to control her breathing.

After 5 minutes of sitting on the cold marble floor panting, Kira made her way downstairs, stumbling towards the kitchen. Looking at the clock mounted on the wall, the time read 2:13 am. She sighed, standing on her tippy toes to reach the box of hot chocolate she had hidden at the back of the cupboard in order to make sure none of the boys used it all. She put the kettle on, boiling some milk as she started making herself some hot cocoa to calm her nerves.

She must've been making a lot of noise as not long after she had woken up, Jin had also woken up, making his way downstairs to investigate the noise that was coming from the Kitchen. "Naekkeo? What are you doing at this time?" Jin's sleepy voice startled Kira, causing her to almost drop the cup of cocoa in her hand. She gently placed it down on the counter, making her way over to Jin. 

"I couldn't sleep, sorry if I woke you up Jin," she mumbled, walking back to the cup before settling down on the couch, staring out the window that overlooked the city of Seoul. "Yah! You have to be quieter otherwise I will never get my beauty rest" Jin joked, only to stop laughing once he realized how sad and scared Kira looked. "Naekkeo, what's wrong? Talk to me" he whispered, sitting down next to her, about to scoop her in a hug, only to freeze once she flinched away from him.

"Kira... I would never hurt you..." he trailed off, shocked at her reaction, and slightly hurt. Kira's eyes welled with tears, her lower lip wobbling slightly as she spoke. "I know Jinnie Oppa, it's just-oh god!" she sobbed, placing the cup on the coffee table before laying her head on Jin's chest as he wrapped his hands around her, cradling her head in his neck. "Ssh ssh, princess, it's okay. Take a deep breath, you're okay, baby. Can you slowly tell me what's wrong?" he asked, kissing her head and smiling sympathetically once she nodded, agreeing to his request. 

"I had a bad dream, except it wasn't a dream... it was a memory" she started, her eyes stinging as she spoke. Jin ran his hands through her hair, calming her down as she continued. "Do you wanna talk about it, it's fine if you don't feel like-" "No, I need to get this off my chest, this isn't healthy" she cut him off, mentally preparing herself for this. "Maybe I should tell all of you this, I don't want to have to repeat this story, can-can we wake them up please?" she asked softly, smiling lightly when Jin nodded, rushing upstairs to wake everyone up.

"Yah! Why did you wake us up so-Aegiya?!" Jungkook asked, shocked and wide awake once he saw the distressed girl. All the boys ran downstairs, grabbing the girl and hugging her tightly, soothing her tiny cries. Once she was calmed down, she explained to them how she had to tell them something extremely important. "Back when I was a trainee, I never had friends, so when this started, I didn't know who to turn to..."

WARNING:

Flashback:

The ten-year-old girl sighed, watching as he laughed at her. He always did this, he always made her feel small. Whether he pulled her hair or slapped her for bumping into him, he made sure she knew how pathetic she truly was. Kira never had anyone to save her, this was her daily routine, wake up, train, get bullied and bruised, go to sleep. She felt small and weak, and she hated it.

"I don't usually remember much after the beginning. I sort of- left my body during the experiences," she mumbled, her throat dry. The boys were in shock, enraged, and sick to their stomachs at what they had just heard. "So one of the trainees at BigHit... used to physically and mentally abuse you" Namjoon whispered dangerously low. Kira nodded slowly, her eyes downcasted to stare at the floor, scared and ashamed. "I cannot believe this!" Taehyung screamed, jumping up from his seat and pacing around the living room.

"Taehyung-ah! Sit down this instant" Jin scolded as Hobi held her hand, rubbing his fingers up and down her knuckles soothingly. "Did they catch him?" Jimin asked, his jaw clenched as he spoke. She shook her head. "I never reported him, I didn't wanna cause trouble. But now, every time I close my eyes, I just see his face, towering over me, like a monster. Besides, he left soon after I joined you all." she whispered, sniffling as Jungkook hugged her, trying to keep her calm.

WARNING OVER: 

After what felt like an eternity of silence, Yoongi finally stood up, making his way to Kira before kneeling down in front of her. "Kira, look at me" he spoke strongly, tilting her head up to meet his warm gaze.

"No matter what happened in your past, it does not change how we see you now. We still love you the same, maybe even more. You went through so much, and yet... you're so amazing. I love you; we all love you" he smiled, kissing her nose. Kira cried softly, her head falling onto his shoulder as they all hugged her, telling her how much they loved her.

After their whole sob session, most of the boys made their way to their rooms, offering her to come to them if she needed anything. Kira smiled, whipping her face before nodding, hugging, and thanking each of them for all their support. "Wait, Tae..." she spoke softly, holding his hand.

"I-I just wanted to..." she trailed off, but before she could even finish her sentence, Taehyung engulfed her into a huge hug. "I love you gongjunim, so please never keep secrets from us. If there's ever anything you need or want, just come to me, or any of us. It kills me to see you so broken. Just say the word, okay?" he whispered in her ear. She nodded, thanking him as she bid him a good night. "Um... Namjoon Oppa, do you mind if I... sleep with you tonight. I'm scared to sleep alone" she mumbled, her cheeks turning a rosy red. Namjoon smiled, nodding as he led them up to her room.

They cuddled up in bed, smiling as Namjoon ran his hands through her hair, singing a soft tune, soothing her thoughts as she slowly fell into a deep, peaceful slumber no longer haunted by the memories of the past. "Sleep well, Nae Sarang" he smiled, placing a soft kiss on her head as they fell asleep, finally content and at peace. 

Authors Note: 

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Authors Note: 

Please remember just how much you mean in the world and just how amazing you are. You are important, your thoughts and feelings are valid, you are not alone. Never forget just how many people in this world truly love you; no matter how tough or tiring life gets, a storm never lasts forever, eventually the rain clears up and leads to brighter days, just power through it and you will find the sunshine at the end of the storm, and it'll be worth it. Lots of Love! Keep smiling!

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