IN THE NAME OF LOVE | TAEGUK

fifteen.

"he is in a really bad condition but i am sure he will get through this. he is strong, i can clearly see that." i heard an unfamiliar voice next to me, speaking in a somewhat hushed tone.

"thank you for your help." jimin's voice followed, concern clearly evident as it laced his voice.

"don't mention it, just make sure he will take this medicine and clean his wounds." the unfamiliar voice spoke again and i tried to open my eyes but couldn't and so i finally gave up, silently laying there and listening to their hushed conversation.

"i will doctor. thank you so much." i heard jimin's voice again, followed by fading footsteps and the door being opened and closed a second later.

i squeezed my eyes, still feeling like shit but i tried my best to finally open my eyes. jimin was surely worried about me and i didn't want him to feel that again. so, i strained myself and finally after a minute or so, i finally managed to open my eyes.

as soon as my eyes creaked open, i was welcomed by the familiar ceiling of my room what did mean that i was lying in my bed. i looked around but jimin wasn't there. he was probably leading the doctor to the front door because just a few minutes later he came back. and as soon he saw me awake, he immediately rushed towards me.

"tae! thank moon goddess you're finally awake!" his voice was still filled with concern and as i tried to sit up, he was at my side the next second, helping me.

"i am okay, jimin. it's not that bad." as i spoke, i saw him shaking his head.

"don't lie to me. this time it was worse than the last time. i even had to call the emergency service!" as he gently scolded me, i looked down, my fingers playing with the blanket which was covering my body as i tried to avoid his gaze. "tae, look at me." he spoke again, making me look up at him. "what the fuck happened? who did this to you?"

i sighed, looking down before finally opening my mouth. "a few days ago, jay sent me a message to me up with him and i did."

as the deafening silence followed my words, i looked up to see his reaction just to see him looking at me wide eyed. "you did what!?" he exclaimed, making me flinch. "fuck taehyung! why didn't you tell me?" i bit my bottom lip, watching him as he frustratingly ran his fingers through his hair.

"because i didn't want to involve you again, okay!?" i yelled, unable to keep my calm. with my fingers curling around the blanket, i watched him as he looked away, jaw clenching before he sighed and joined me on my bed, sitting next to me. i took a shaky breath before continuing. "h-he told me to bring the money. but since i just had a little piece of that, he threatened me."

i slowly lifted my gaze up, just to see him looking at me with a look of surprise. "he- he forced me to steal jeongguk's most precious jewelry and of course i couldn't do it!" i exhaled shakily, running my fingers through my hair and tugging at the strands in frustration. "and then- and then i met some guys who work for him and one of them-"

i couldn't continue so i stopped for a second, taking a deep breath as i found myself struggling. "who was it, tae?" i heard jimin asking and felt his hand resting on my shaking shoulder, trying to encourage me.

"it was yoongi." i whispered and his eyes immediately widened as i mentioned his name.

"the same guy who was called by the police?" i nodded.

"he was also an old friend of mine." the words that escaped my lips felt bittersweet. "and seeing him working for jay was like the worst feeling." jimin nodded his head, patting my shoulder gently.

"i understand." he whispered softly, still caressing my shoulder.

"i know. and now they are after jeongguk! they will hurt him only to get that damn jewelry!" i freaked out as i suddenly remembered the whole conversation.

"wait wait. what the actual fuck?" jimin exclaimed, looking shocked and worried.

"damn jimin! i-i involved him without any purpose!" i cried out, tugging at my hair harshly.

"but- but why him?" jimin asked, looking confused as he tried to take my hands off my hair.

i closed my eyes, taking a deep, shaky breath in. "b-because they know-"

"they know what?" he asked when i didn't complete the sentence, making me exhale shakily.

"they- they know that he is my mate!" i cried out and looked up at jimin, a tear now sliding down my cheek as jimin looked at me with horror filled eyes. "they- they know, jimin."

to be continued.