You Don't Own Me | 18+

Chapter 4

Jisoo sits gently down on the edge of the bed Jin is laying. He's not awaken yet and he has oxygen cap on his face and has drip in his wrist.

Her Jinnie is only 17. He does not even know what this cruel world can do. He is still a child who is abandoned by his parents at 15 and has to live with the relative's family for the better future. He thinks his sister doesn't love him and leaves him too.

Jisoo blames herself. She deserves his hatred. She wasn't there when he was bullied. She wasn't aware of it. She thought sending Jin to her aunt's house was good for him. Since living with her who is inadequate and unstable will only effect his school life, Jisoo decided to choose that difficult way.

She was wrong. How stupid she was. Her Jinnie was also suffering but she didn't know any of it. She shouldn't call herself his sister. She was moping around while her Jinnie is needing her.

Jisoo covers her mouth and swallows the cries. She can't keep crying and get emotional. She needs to be strong for Jin. Jin needs her right now and if she's also acting helpless, where will he seek solace in?

"Jisooya, don't blame yourself. You tried your hardest too. You can't control what life has already planned. You can only control how you will handle the consequences." Mrs.Bae holds Jisoo's shoulder.

"She's right, sweety. Seokjin and you may have conflicts and not in good term, you're his only family. You've to be his strength and supporter no matter how many times he tries to push you away. Understand him and his side. We know you do but bear with him a little longer. He will see how much he means to you and realize his wrong beliefs." Mr.Gu adds with teary eyes.

"Now why are you crying?" Mrs.Bae glares at him. He sniffs and looks away.

"It's just the air inside is spicy." He says bashfully and leaves the room.

Mrs.Bae comforts Jisoo before joining Mr.Gu out, giving Jisoo her moment with her brother.

How quiet the room is that you can hear the noises coming from air-condition. Jisoo holds Seokjin's free hand and strokes his hair gently. It's been so long since she gets to see him this close.

"I'm sorry." She whispers. "I'm so sorry. I couldn't protect you and be with you when you must be feeling lonely and scared. You must be helpless and felt like you're alone at that time. Please forgive me. Noona..." Jisoo hiccups. "Noona...was lost. You hate me right? You thought I abandoned you too just like them, right? You should be. I don't deserve your love after all. I don't deserve you."

It's atrocious how the abuser ruined his face. The wounds may heal but the scars will remain.

"I may not usually say this when we're together, but I love you so much. You're my only family. The reason I'm still standing tall. I'll protect you. I'll find whoever did this to you and make them pay for it." Jisoo makes a promise and wipes her tears off.

A moment later, someone enters the room whilst Jisoo sits there unfazed.

"Jisoo" Taehyung calls her gently but she doesn't move or turn; she acknowledges his presence only. "Look, we are not close but I concern about your brother as well as you. He's a child and this happened so it's natural for me to care. I'm not pitying you. I can just ignore you and leave but I'm not that heartless. So if you don't mind, I'll take care of the hospital bill. Actually I already paid it under my name. It is not like I invaded your life and did it without your permission. You're here worried sick so I don't want to pressure you with the bill. I acted on my own and I'm sorry-"

"Is that offer still open?" Jisoo interrupts, her voice and demeanor void of spirit.

Taehyung grimaces as he doesn't get what she meant. And it clicks. She's asking for the offer he has been forcing her.