THIS IS US// JIKOOK FF

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   (mention of abuse)
It was so cold. Boots could be heard clicking on the floor as they came closer and closer towards a boy who laid on the floor badly beaten up. The boy tried to move away but the extreme pain he felt on every inch of his body didn't let him. He looked at the figure approaching with one eye since the other one was swollen shut. The boy whimpered knowing who it was. The man came to a stop infront of the boy and stepped on his hand. He cried out knowing well he had some broken fingers.

“Are you finally ready to tell me who the boy was?” The man seethed as he punched him again and again on his gut.
“I-I d-dont k-know. He just talked to me and left.” The small boy said wincing from pain.

“Still not ready to tell me? Huh Park Jimin? You still want to be a disgrace to us?” The man yelled. The seventeen year old Jimin was determined to keep his boyfriend's name out of his mouth. There was no way he'd give out Kookie's name. The man had no way of knowing where Jungkook lived or went to school. The young Jimin knew then he'd have to break up with the boy he'd come to love if he wanted to keep him safe. Then he felt boot connecting wuth his ribs making him ran out of breath.

“Take him out of here and leave him by the road. If he dares to snitch on us he'll be dead.” The man said in a commanding tone then Jimin felt his arms being pulled up. He whimpered as the dragged him out. Jimin decided to be quiet because that man was the devil incarnate. He passed out as soon as he was thrown in the trunk of a car.

Jimin came to in the hospital all bandaged up. His parents stood at his bedside, his mother crying begging him to wake up. Jimin opened his eyes and closed them quickly as it was so bright.  He blinked a few times till he got used to it then finally opened his eyes or tried to. His left eye was still swollen.
“E-e-eomma.” His throat felt scratchy.
“My baby.” His mother said coming closer to his face to peck his forehead. “Eomma is here. Abeoji is also here.” And that's when he turned his face to his father. He body felt cold.

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Jimin woke up and sat up quickly. He was on the bed in their master bedroom. His clothes were changed and he had on his pajamas. That dream felt so real. It was like he was experiencing his past once again. He looked around and heard some footsteps in the bathroom then Jungkook appeared at the door with a small towel on hand.

“Baby! You are awake.” Jungkook said happily coming to the bed. Jungkook hugged him tightly. He felt how Jungkook's heartbeat accelerated.
“How long was I out?” He croaked squeezing even closer in his husband's arms.

“Almost two hours. Areum found you passed out when she came down for a snack. The doctor said you are okay, maybe overworked.” His baby. She must have been scared.
“Is she okay? Where is she?”
“In the living room with her uncles and she's fine, a little shaken up though. What happened baby?” Jungkook asked softly. He shivered at the caring tone. He really tried to control his tears. It had been thirteen years since he saw that man. He should have been stronger than this for his family but he ended up crying out clutching on Jungkook's sweatshirt tightly.
“Why now Kookie? Why now when we are happy, when our baby is all grown? Why did he have to come back now?” He hiccuped as he spoke. Jungkook just held him soothing his back.
“Hey my love, listen to me.”
“I'm scared he'll hurt us. He didn't know you back then but now he does. And we have a child now Kook.”
“I won't let him hurt you baby. He separated us once and I won't let him do it again. I've worked so hard all these years for both of you so that I can be able to keep you safe, so trust me. Okay?” Jungkook held him tightly and kissed his forehead. He nodded as Jungkook wiped his tears. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
“Do you want to rest abit? I can tell the hyungs you won't be able to see them again.” How could he not love this man who always put him before anything else.

“Yes please.” He whispered and Jungkook helped him to lie back on the bed. Jungkook made sure to cover him well them kissed his forehead before he left the room.

Jimin turned around and clutched on his pillow more tears flooding out of his eyes. He cried silently. The thought of Jungkook or Areum getting hurt tore him to shreds. He wanted to trust in Jungkook but a part of him wasn't too confident. He mind was back to where he was twelve years ago when he had reunited with Jungkook and wasn't able to trust anyone. Jimin didn't even turn when the door opened and footsteps approached the bed. He was too tired for that. He felt the bed dip behind him then someone went over him to settle infront of him.  It was Taehyung who had a worried expression. Taehyung wiped his falling tears then pulled him in his embrace.

“We are here for you Mimi.”
“I'm scared.” Jimin whispered.
“We've got your back. You are not alone anymore. Go to sleep now.”
“Stay with me till I fall asleep.”
“Not even Jungkookie can get me out of this bed.” Tae said voice full of determination. Jimin laughed. He had a new family who loved him. He should be grateful. Though it was only a matter of time, he would soak up all the warmth from his family and friends.