Things can only get better: Taekook short story

Part 5

They left quite late, Hobi telling Jungkook that Tae could go with him, which Jungkook refused, Tae's things will already be at the penthouse, and he is going with Jungkook, end of story. Tae got into the black SUV, he had little trouble getting in with the bruised ribs, but he didn't say anything, the vehicle was quite high. They drove to the penthouse, soft music playing, no conversation, of which Tae is thankful, he is so nervous, he had trouble breathing properly.

 They parked in the underground parking, Jungkook getting out and opened the door for Tae, helping him out, noticing the winces when Tae moved. He took out his cell again, placing a call. "Hey Channie, can I ask a favour? Can you quickly pop round to the penthouse, I just need you to take a look at someone really quick, I have my suspicions, but need your confirmation" 

Tae, hearing this, froze in his spot, who was this, was he coming for him? He started walking slowly backwards while Jungkook was speaking on the phone. Tae turned around, and started running to the parking exit, he didn't want anyone looking at him, then they will know how useless he really is. He didn't get far when a pair of strong hands wrapped carefully around him. "Hey, where are you running off to, whizz kid, no one will hurt you, I promise. Channie is my very good friend who is a doctor, I want him to help you, because I can see you are in pain. Trust me please, Tae." 

Taehyung slowly turned around, his eyes wide and scared looking. "I..I don't want anyone to know..I don't want pity...I made the mistake, I must pay the consequences, it is my responsibility, no one needs to worry about me, Jungkook. Just, let me go please, I will go to Hobi hyung, please" The final word ended in a sob, his fragile body shaking as tears started falling and he tried to keep the sobs in. It was just too much now, too many things happening in too short a time and finally the dam wall broke, and his fear, pain, heartache broke free.

 Jungkook held him softly in his arms, covering the small body with his own, letting the sobs break free, allowing the boy to finally cry as he is sure he has wanted to for so long, but never could. He picked Tae up, snuggling him close to his chest, walking past the two guards who looked at the crying boy in the strong arms, their faces showing the emotion they were feeling. What or who has hurt the boy to cry like that. But they knew he was in safe hands, Jungkook will look after him.

Entering the penthouse, Jungkook walked to his own room, laying the boy on his bed, sitting down next to the teary boy. "Kim Taehyung, you are precious, you are so talented, you have the most beautiful smile, you have people who want to be your friends, open up, Tae, let us all in. None of us have perfect lives, we all made stupid mistakes, but we never judge each other. Let us be your friends Tae, please. And for now, let me take care of you, let Chanyeoul look at your injuries and we will take it from there. I want you healthy and strong, we have a huge project ahead, not true?" 

Tae looked up into the black eyes, his blue eyes still swimming in tears, but he saw the honesty in each word. He had 4 best friends, he lost them all, there is no reason he can't have friends again, make contact again with the old ones, no reason not to be happy, he is not Minho's punching bag anymore, he won't get raped and abused again. He just needs to be strong enough to take the confidence he has in his work to his private life as well. He wished to be like that, time to get it back. He nodded his head, seeing the smile on Jungkook's lips, the happiness reaching his eyes. Yes, he can do this.