On The Low |· Kyujung ꪜ

12 | 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥

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(A/N - I know this may be a bit of a shorter chapter but trust me I have how this short story is going to end, also next chapter would most definitely be a little longer so I hope you are ready lol.)

It was like everything Taeyeob had worked for went downhill as the pain he felt months back was starting to creep back, the thoughts he had were as welcoming as they could be, his zoning out as bad as before and worst of all was his attitude. At first it was doable but as the days went by Kyubin could see and feel the difference Taeyeob had and it hurt knowing that he couldn't do anything but be there and hope for the best.

"Taeyeob! Breakfast is done!" Kyubin shouted out hoping that the younger would come out of his room but still as ever the door didn't open. I don't wanna bring attention to this... Kyubin thought, he knew how harsh Taeyeob has been lately and he didn't want Milo to experience first hand so he had sent the young boy to his mothers but that also didn't mean he wanted him to bug the other but his safety was what Kyubin needed to know even if that meant seeing something that could fuck anyone up.

"Taeyeob?" Kyubin said a bit softer this time as he walked slowly over to his room hoping that the younger was just sleeping. Please~ be sleeping.

"Hey? Breakfast is done." Opening the door Kyubin could see Taeyeob lying in his bed looking up at the ceiling, it was like he had no sense of self and was just there. Taeyeob didn't look like he was living... he seemed to be lost in thought.

"Taeyeob? Are you coming?" Finally getting his attention Taeyeob had rolled over facing the wall as he pushed over slightly Kyubin took this as a sign and got into the bed with the younger pulling him into his arms making sure to hold him as tightly as he could.

Feeling the wetness on his arms and soft sobs coming from the younger Kyubin rubbed the younger is hands he was holding whispering sweet nothings hoping it help just a bit but seeing how the younger was in such a dark place it was sure going to be hard for him to get back out like he did before.

"I'm sorry... I tried I really did." Taeyeob cried out as he turned over in Kyubin's arms looking up at him with red eyes. This sent a chill down the olders spin... it hurts seeing you like this, I wish I could take it all away.

"I know, I know." Kyubin wasn't sure what to say or do, he was a doctor who worked in this stuff but it was different this time...he hasn't ever seen this side of Taeyeob before but the time he was in hospital but other than that Taeyeob has been fine... he wasn't sure what had happened for the younger to fall into this state... was it the whole photo incident? If so Kyubin needed to get to the bottom of it immediately.

"Why can't they just leave me alone?" Taeyeob said letting all his thoughts out as he spoke unaware that everything he had been keeping in was now coming out confusing the older completely. What is he talking about?

"They keep talking and talking! I tried so many times to block and delete but nothing works!" Taeyeob added as he clenched onto Kyubin's shirt crying into it like there was no tomorrow.

"Taeyeob, dear? What are you talking about? Who is they? What are they saying?" Kyubin was now more worried than ever, who were these people? And why are they targeting Taeyeob? Are they the same people who took a photos of him and Taeyeob? If so this wasn't good.

"The people who sent the photos! They keep threatening on leaking the photos hoping you'd get fired, they even said they'll forcefully do it! I don't want anything bad to happen Kyubin! I tried to handle it myself but I can't take it anymore!" Taeyeob cried even harder, just the thought of everything going to hell because of his relationship with Kyubin was eating him inside out, with every text he got he could feel his chest aching and tighten as he read on, his palms would sweat and his eyes would water but he couldn't do anything but just let it happen... sure he could just call the police but he couldn't as it would also interfere with Kyubin's job and just everything he was trying to avoid.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner? I can't let this go on even longer Taeyeob, if they are threatening you we have to tell the police. If I get fired from my job then so be it but having something bad happening to you because of it it's something I want. So let me handle it like I should've the first time." Kyubin said as he sat up pulling Taeyeob with him holding him as he placed soft kisses over his neck and cheeks rubbing his stomach before he rested his head on his shoulders.

"Now shall we have a shower? You haven't had one since the following day. It'll help you feel better." Kyubin smiled as he let go of Taeyeob as he got out the bed holding out his hand for him to take. Taeyeob nodded as he took ahold of his hand letting the older pull him wherever not caring if he had a shower with or without him.

As Kyubin got their things ready for a shower Kyubin has Taeyeob sat on the toilet seat cover as he turned on the shower getting the right temperature before he undressed him and Taeyeob, at first the two were awkward but soon felt comfortable enough to get in.

"How are you feeling now?"

"A bit better... are you... going to call the police?" Taeyeob questioned as he stood under the warm water letting it run down his body before he finally looked at Kyubin who was watching him with love in his eyes and a soft smile placed on his face. Why do you always make me feel as if I was the only other person in this world? Taeyeob blushed before he smiled back

"Of course, I can't let it go on like this. Look at how it got you! You worked hard on getting to a place where you wanted to be." Kyubin explained as he thought back on the times Taeyeob was in his last state of darkness and how hard it was for the younger to break out of it. Taeyeob could only nod knowing that this was true and if it wasn't for Dr. Choi calling in that day he wouldn't have met Kyubin.

"Ok." Taeyeob smiled as he wrapped his arms around Kyubin who happily held him. This was one of many moments Kyubin had loved most, he loved when Taeyeob would go soft and loving towards him but he also loved when the younger would become sassy and bossy with him it was many things he liked about him.

"I hope everything works out in the end." Kyubin said in a whisper earning a nod from Taeyeob. If only Kyubin knew what was to happen the following days to come...

- 𝐣𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐲𝐱