WHILE IT WAS RAINING

FRIENDS (24)

- ' I....literally have no idea what is happening with my brothers! It's like...two days and already so much mess has happened. I...What should I do now?! How can I save them and bring them back in normal life? '
Seokjin said with a broken voice as a sigh left his mouth. He was sitting on the staircase of his house's front door... looking exhausted. It was half past 11 of night already.
- ' Hey....calm down. I know you can. '
Namjoon said, more like whispered in a calm, comforting voice and crouched down infront of him. Seokjin shook his head and looked up at the man infront
- ' How can you say that Namjoon!? You...you heard Jungkook right? You heard what is the current situation of Taehyung....you know what has happened with Jimin...then how can you tell me to calm down!? I... I don’t even know what I'm supposed to do right now. How can I make everything okay? Tell me how? '
Namjoon was a bit taken aback by the elder's condition. For the past few days..since they've met, Namjoon always saw the man with his usual charming aura and undeniable beautiful smile. But now, as the smile was nowhere to be found and the charming aura disappeared into the depth of dismay, it was a bit hard to recognise him as the same person. But Namjoon didn’t portrayed it on his face. With the same tone, he said again
- ' I know... I know it's totally messed up right now. It's difficult to find way in situations like this. But what is the other option Jin? Jimin's family literally abandoned him...and I don’t know about Taehyung's family- '
- ' He has none. '
- ' Huh? '
Namjoon said in a bit of shocked voice and Seokjin nodded tiredly.
- ' His parents died when he was 10. He had one uncle though....but that man was...worst to say the least. Taehyung cut offed all his link with that person as soon as he was an adult. '
- ' Oh...'
Something in Namjoon's heart clenched. He still remember Taehyung's smiling face from yesterday evening. Now all of the situation was making sense to him.
- ' Jin...I think I know what is the root of the problems. '
- ' What? '
- ' His bitter childhood and teenage....and the neverending loneliness. '
Seokjin blankly stared at his face
- ' But....he...never told us anything. Yeah he's moody...introvert and likes to keep it to himself but he always shared everything with me and Jimin. '
- ' Maybe...he didn’t want to bother you guys. '
After a moment of silence, Seokjin sighed and looked down
- ' I don’t know.... I don’t know anything. What kind of brother am I huh?! Jimin...Tae...both faced so much and I didn’t even notice it! I... I'm such a worthless elder Namjoon. '
Namjoon's heart shattered to hear this. This is the first ever time when a confident person like Seokjin was so low on self-esteem. Namjoon didn’t think much when pulled Seokjin towards him, wrapping his arms around the elder's waist.
- ' What are you talking about Jin? Maybe I don’t know you for long...but I know you well enough to assume how much caring and loving you are towards your youngers. And Jin...at some point, we all are busy to deal with our own lives and it's problems. It's not always possible for us to understand what is going on with others if they don’t tell us. This is why asking for help is so much important. Taehyung and Jimin hided their problems instead of sharing it with you. That only made things worse. But don't be hard on yourself. You're not alone in this. We'll solve it together. '
Seokjin rested his head on Namjoon's shoulder
- ' We? Who'll help me? '
- ' I will. Taehyung and Jimin both are like younger brothers to me....just like Jungkook. And it seems like Jungkook is really worried about Taehyung's health. He's more than ready to help him. Yoongi already helped Jimin once....and Jimin is doing much better now. Together, we'll find a way. Jimin will be happier than ever and Taehyung will be totally cured. Just don’t stress yourself so much. You're not alone. I can assure you, everyone will be happy to help. '
- ' But why would they? We know each-other for just a few days Namjoon. Why will you help me? '
Namjoon's heart skipped a beat at the question and suddenly he realised he's embracing the elder for a few minutes now. His cheeks started burning at once as he shattered
- ' I...because...uh...I will...'
Before he could say further, a soft laughter from Seokjin hushed him.
- ' I guess I'll never understand you. Just now you're acting all composed and mature...and just the next minute, you're a blushing mess! What's wrong with you Mr. Kim? Am I affecting you that badly? '
Namjoon didn't miss the slight tease in Jin's voice but that just made him more embarrassed. Seokjin broke the hug and shooted a smile. Not as bright as his usuals.. but more natural this time.
- ' You're...one of kind Joon. I've never ever met someone like you. '
Namjoon smiled a bit awkwardly as Seokjin stretched his arm
- ' So....friends? '
Namjoon couldn’t be more happy when he took his hand and gave a light shake to their adjoint hands
- ' Friends. '

They're friends now!
How can the elders help the youngers in their lives and how'll things go after this? Will everything really be fine....or something worse is waiting for them?

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