The bond that stick us together: A BTS Brotherly AU

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Jin quickly kneeled beside him and pulled him to his embrace, hugging the sobbing boy who gladly accepted the hug and returned it immediately.

Jungkook sniffled, burying his face into Jin's chest. He tried to speak, but all that came out were sobs. Jin just held onto him tightly, rocking back and forth in a comforting gesture.

-Shh, it's alright. I'm here," Jin said, stroking Jungkook's hair. "We all make mistakes, Jungkook-ie. But it's important to learn from them and not make the same mistake again."

Jungkook nodded, still crying. Jin pulled away and wiped away the tears from Jungkook's face.

"I'm sorry, hyung," he said in a small voice. "I didn't mean to do any of it. It was supposed to be pure fun! But I stepped out from it, I'm sorry."

Jin sighed, his expression softening, "I know, Jungkook. I know you meant no harm, but still you know it did some harms, right? So, you still have to face the consequences. You will kneel here for the next few hours until I call you out, and then we can talk about this incident. Do you understand?" he said gently caressing his makhne's hair.

Jungkook nodded again, 'yes hyung-ie...' He said wiping his tears and parting from the hug.

Jin: Will you be good for hyungs and take your punishment like a good boy?

Jungkook sniffled,' Nae hyung-nim.'

Jin smiled, 'That's my boy! I knew you are such a good bunny.' he kissed on his crown and stepped back. He stood behind him and inhaled deeply, voice serious this time.

Jin: Alright Kim Jungkook. Get in position.'

Jungkook immediately adjusted his position and got onto his knees, keeping his spine straight as Jin had instructed. He could feel the hard ground pressing against his knees, and his arms already starting to ache from being held up in the air...and don't even ask about his back, this is just horrible!

Jin: I expect you to be more understanding and mature about obeying rules in future, ok? And never ever think of doing this same mistake again. The rules are for all of our good, right? So, we need to obey them, you understand what I meant, Jungkook?'

Jungkook nodded, his face still pressed against the wall. He couldn't see Jin, but he could feel his gaze on him, making him feel even more exposed and vulnerable.

Jin: Can I get a verbal answer?

Jungkook gulped, 'Sorry...Yes hyung. I understand.'

-Good," Jin said. "Now, I want you to stay in this position for the next two hours. If you move or try to rest your arms or knees, or even if I see you are bending your spine, the punishment will start again from the beginning. And don't even think about looking back without permission."

Jungkook sniffed, 'Y-yes sir.'

Jin: Good boy.' With that, Jin turned and walked away, allowing the younger to begin his punishment.

He went inside of the kitchen to finish his works leaving Jungkook alone with his thoughts and the already started burning pain in his knees, arms and backs. He closed his eyes and focused on his breathing, trying to endure the punishment with as much dignity as he could muster.

Jungkook stayed in the same spot for around one hour, new tears streaming down his face as he silently accepted his punishment. But as he sensed one of his hyungs coming downstairs for breakfast, the tears that had once dried on his cheeks had begun to flow again...how long he have to endure it?