Secrets - Namjin Yoonmin Taekook

Twenty Two 🤐

The sound of someone walking downstairs can be heard from where Jungkook and Taehyung are kissing. Realizing the door is slightly open, Tae pushes his lover a bit and tries to see who's there. Jungkook on the other hand is too focused on the moment to even notice

- What is it, baby?

- Someone was watching us

- Maybe my mom or my brother, they won't say anything

- No, I felt it. There was someone there, I know it!

None of them suspect the person on the other side was Jimin. If anything, Jungkook was sure it was Hobi. After all, his friend was very happy to see him and Tae together. But no matter what he says, he can't calm him down. Really, Tae's paranoia is something he can't get used to yet. Not wanting to start an argument, Tae decides to go home for now. He's not in the mood for this right now. And maybe he just needs some time to think.

Back at his place, the first thing he hears are his parents arguing with Seokjin. Well...his brother is not really saying anything back. Curious, Taehyung walks up to them trying to go unnoticed. The voices sound louder each second and a part of him wants to run away. He hates confrontations even when he's not included.

- What is wrong with you?! You haven't failed maths once before!

- I know.

- Is there something you're hiding from us?

- No. Oh...well, my grades might go down this weeks

- Excuse me?! You won't see Namjoon in a week so you can properly study. I will not have a stupid son.

Jin shrugs not caring. His parents didn't even noticed he broke up with his boyfriend. And he's sure they don't even care. After an hour of hearing insults, Jin walks back upstairs finding Taehyung waiting for him halfway there.

- H-How can you not cry hearing them?

- I don't usually cry. And it's not like it matters.

- I would be scared to death...if they did that with me I would be a crying mess

- Don't be. Who cares what they say? Namjoon told me he was proud of me the first time I passed a math's test. I felt proud of myself too. And they complained it wasn't a perfect score. It's really not that important.

Taehyung doesn't know what to think. He doesn't feel brave enough to face his parents. After dinner, he goes out and walks across the street. There he looks for Jimin at his place but he's not there and he's not answering his texts. Needing someone to talk about it, he calls Yoongi. But his boyfriend doesn't pick up. After all, he's having the night of his life with his crush. Tired, Tae starts walking down the street. He's not going anywhere in particular. Without realizing, he ends up close to the treehouse. Since it's pretty late, he decides to go up there. Maybe it's safer than staying in the middle of the street.

Inside the treehouse, he sits near a corner. From there he can look out the little window and think about what to do looking at the city. Maybe he should gather the courage to face his family and Yoongi and tell them about Jungkook. But it's easier said than done. Suddenly, he hears footsteps. Someone is coming his way. As soon as their eyes meet, Taehyung relaxes.

- Jesus fuck, you almost scared me there

- What are you doing here?

Taehyung ignores the purple sweater the other is wearing. He's not scared of him. Not even a bit.

- Sorry, I guess I needed some time to think. Is it stupid if I...tell you about my problems

- Please, be my guest.

Taehyung lets it all out. He just wants to be sure he's capable of putting his situation into words. That way, he confirms he has a way to tell his family what's going on. It's the first time he lets himself be completely honest. Even more than the other night when he was kissing Jungkook. Tonight, he can freely say he's in loved.

- And now here I am. I'm sorry, by the way... I'm telling you all this like I didn't treat you like shit before.

- Hahaha All of you really wait to the last second to apologize, don't you?

- Eh? All of us?

- The day I attacked Jimin all I could think of was...I wish that was you in his place

- Y-You're JH?

Like a bucket of cold water, Taehyung realizes who's standing in front of him. He tries to run away but he can't move far. The other is stronger than him. Twenty minutes later, Taehyung looks around the basement where he's tied down. The cellphone in his pocket fell somewhere down the street as he was being dragged. And now he wonders if he'll find a way out...