Jungkook Hurtfics / BTS

Panic

This story includes trigger warnings like panic attacks !

REALLY short chap , sorry . 

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It was a rare quiet evening at the BTS dorm when the members decided to unwind with a movie night. The room was dimly lit, with soft blankets strewn across the plush couches and the air filled with the scent of buttery popcorn. Jungkook, usually the liveliest among them, had been unusually quiet throughout the day, but none of the members thought much of it at first.

They settled on a thrilling action movie, one with intense scenes that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. About halfway through the film, Jungkook's breathing started to change. It grew shallow and quick, almost imperceptible under the sound of the movie, but Jimin, sitting next to him, noticed.

"Kookie, are you okay?" Jimin asked quietly, pausing the movie.

Jungkook tried to nod, but his hands were trembling. Within seconds, his breath hitched, and he was gasping for air. His eyes darted around the room, filled with a mix of fear and confusion. It was clear: Jungkook was having a panic attack.

RM quickly turned on the lights, and V paused the movie. They all gathered around Jungkook, who now sat hunched over on the floor, his body shaking.

"Hyung, breathe with me, okay?" Jin instructed calmly, sitting in front of Jungkook. He started taking slow, deep breaths, encouraging Jungkook to follow his rhythm. Suga fetched a glass of water, while J-Hope rubbed Jungkook's back in soothing circles.

The next few minutes were tense, with every member trying to help Jungkook regain his calm. Gradually, his breathing stabilized, and the trembling lessened. Just when they thought the worst was over, Jungkook looked up at them, tears streaming down his face.

"I thought it was over," he whispered, a fresh wave of panic evident in his voice. The room tensed up again as Jungkook's breaths became erratic, signaling the onset of another panic attack.

This time, the members felt a surge of panic themselves. Two back-to-back panic attacks were something they hadn't dealt with before. Jimin, sensing the rising anxiety in the room, took charge.

"Let's keep things calm, guys," he said. "Jungkook, look at me. You're safe here with us, you're okay."

Jungkook's eyes locked onto Jimin's, his sobs mixing with short gasps. RM fetched a weighted blanket and draped it over Jungkook's shoulders, a method they'd read could help. V held Jungkook's hand firmly, grounding him, while Jin continued to lead breathing exercises.

"I can't... it's too much..." Jungkook managed to get out between breaths.

"You're doing great, Jungkook, just keep breathing," Suga encouraged, his voice steady and reassuring.

After what felt like an eternity but was only a few minutes, Jungkook's sobs began to subside, and his breathing slowly returned to normal. The room was silent except for the quiet reassurances from the members.

Once he calmed down, Jungkook felt exhausted but grateful. The members decided to end the movie night early, understanding that quiet and rest were now paramount.

"We're here for you, always," J-Hope reminded Jungkook, as they helped him to his room. "No matter what."

Jungkook nodded, feeling a mix of embarrassment and relief. "Thank you, hyungs," he murmured as he settled into bed, surrounded by his bandmates who decided to stay with him until he fell asleep.

That night, they all slept in Jungkook's room, a pile of blankets on the floor around his bed, a silent promise of solidarity and unwavering support. The scare of the evening brought them closer, each member silently vowing to look out for each other more attentively, reinforcing the bond that made them not just a band, but a family.