Jimin Protectors ' Book 1 '

Chapter 70 '✅'

Taehyung's POV:

Taehyung: "No, I failed because I thought like you - that no one would ever understand me. But here you are with me, and I'm here for you. We will heal, Jimin. Promise me."

Jimin: "Promise, hyung."

I felt warmth spread through my chest as Jimin reached out and pulled me into his arms. I wrapped my arms around him tightly, holding him close. I could feel him relaxing in my embrace, finding comfort there. This was the first time I had opened up my heart to someone like this, besides Jungkook.

After a few moments, Jimin slowly pulled away from my arms. He looked up at me with worried, pleading eyes that made my heart hurt.

Jimin: "But... what about Appa? He's so angry with me."

His voice was small and frightened. I knew in my mind how much Yoongi loved and protected Jimin. Yoongi's anger made sense to me, and even his punishment seemed fair. But I felt strongly that Yoongi should never hit Jimin - that was something I could never accept.

I felt my face become serious and determined. I placed both my hands on Jimin's shoulders, wanting to comfort and reassure him.

Taehyung: "I'll talk to your Appa, Jimin. I'll make sure he understands what you've been through. No one should treat you this way. He shouldn't slap you. I will make sure he never does it again."

I watched as Jimin's eyebrows came together in confusion. He tilted his head slightly, not understanding why I was so upset about the slap.

Jimin: "Hyung, I'm not talking about that. It's okay, I'm not angry that he slapped me. It's okay. But he won't talk to me for two weeks, and he won't sleep with me either. Please talk to him for me."

I felt a sharp pain pierce through my heart when I heard Jimin say this. The hurt almost knocked me over, but I tried to stay strong for him. I gripped his shoulder firmly and looked straight into his eyes with the most serious expression I could manage.

Taehyung: "Jimin, buddy! You can't be okay with something like this. It's not okay, and it will never be okay. No matter what you did, he can't hit you. Not him, not anyone. Slapping you is wrong. Do you understand me, right?"

I could see that Jimin looked confused and a little upset. I realized he didn't like that I was saying bad things about his father, and his eyes showed how torn he felt inside.

Jimin: "But... but he said he's sorry."

I felt my face soften as I looked at him. I reached out and gently touched his cheek with my hand, giving him the kindest smile I could. I could see in his eyes that he felt pulled between different feelings and didn't want to choose sides between me and Yoongi.

Taehyung: "That's great. He would never hurt you intentionally. I know that."

I watched as Jimin's whole body relaxed when I stopped criticizing Yoongi. His shoulders dropped and the tension left his face. I made a mental note that I would need to have a private conversation with Yoongi later, but Jimin didn't need to know about that plan.

Jimin: "Yes, I know that. Can you please do something about the punishment he gave me? I can't sleep without him."

I couldn't help but smile as I watched Jimin cross his arms over his chest and pout like a little child. His bottom lip stuck out and he looked so adorable that it made me chuckle softly.

Taehyung: "As long as I understand you, and I know why you did what you did was out of valid emotions, but your Appa just gave you a fair punishment. If he takes back a single part of it, I'm the one who will punish you. Studying is not something you can play with, kid, so deal with it."