Stay With Me [A Taekook centric Brotherhood AU]

05

Sitting on the ground, Tae closed his eyes and took deep breaths, trying to calm himself down. To him, a stray cat appeared and meowed softly.

Tae looked at it and smiled, extending his hand to pet it. The cat purred and rubbed its head against his hand, providing some comfort to Tae's frayed nerves...Tae absentmindedly petted the cat, grateful for the company while he waited for Jimin to arrive.

As he sat there, he couldn't help but recall on what had just happened. He had always thought he was tough enough to handle himself, but tonight had proven him wrong. He realized how quickly things could take a dangerous turn, and how important it was to be vigilant and aware of his surroundings at all times.

It was a scary realization, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of vulnerability.

He was scared of his hyungs also! They will surely gonna give him an earful for his reckless act. But at the same time, he felt a deep sense of gratitude towards his hyungs. They had always been there for him, through thick and thin, and he knew that they would always have his back no matter what.

He realized that he had been foolish to go out alone at night, especially in an unfamiliar area. There is even a rule of that in their household! No one is allowed out of the large dormitory campus which they share with other Kpop group's dorms all over the place after 11 pm without proper protection...

And now he knows why there is such rule like that! But here he had let his anger get the best of him and had put himself in danger. He knew that he needed to be more careful in the future and not take unnecessary risks.

He knew he was going to face a lot of scolding from his hyungs for putting himself in danger, but he also knew they cared deeply for him and just wanted him to be safe.

Just then, he heard a familiar voice calling his name. He looked up and saw Jimin running towards him, followed by Hoseok. He felt a surge of relief and happiness as he got up and hugged them both.

Jimin: Taehyung-ah! Are you okay? What happened? Why you are here, so far from dorm, huh? We were so worried about you! Why wouldn't you pick up our calls huh?" Jimin rambled up all in one breathe, his voice full of concern.

Hoseok: You were supposed to back to the dorm almost half an hour ago! Why the hell you are here still? W-wait! Are you hurt anywhere?' Hoseok stepped forward.

Tae: I'm okay, hyung. I'm sorry for being late and making you worried. I just...I was about to get home.' Tae said quietly.

Jimin: Then what happened? You lost way or what?

Tae: No. I...I got into some...umm trouble and I had to run away," Taehyung explained, avoiding eye contact.

Hobi: Trouble?! What kind of trouble? Who did you get into trouble with?" Hoseok asked, his tone turning stern.

Taehyung hesitated, not wanting to tell them the truth. He knew they would be angry with him for being so reckless and irresponsible. He tried to think of a lie, but he couldn't come up with anything convincing.

Tae: I...I got into a fight with someone," he finally said, hoping they would drop the subject.

Jimin: A fight? With whom? Why? How?" Jimin pressured, not buying his vague answer.

Taehyung sighed and decided to tell them the truth. He knew they would find out sooner or later anyway.

Tae: O-ok fine! But...P-please don't freak out...I went to the park nearby and it was empty...and unfortunately I bumped with a bugler and he attacked me for my money and phone...i didn't want him to have my phone cause you know he could get my infos from that...S-so we kinda got into a little fight and I-I ran away...' he said in one breathe and looked down, not having enough courage to look up to his hyungs.