I woke up to the morning light streaming through the curtains, my body aching from the events of the previous night. Blinking a few times, I tried to gather my thoughts.
Slowly, I realized I was nestled in Taehyung's arms. His steady breathing indicated he was still asleep. I looked up at his face, taking in his peaceful expression, so different from the dominating presence he had last night.
I shifted slightly, and a sharp pain shot through my legs, making me wince. It felt as if my legs were made of lead, heavy and unresponsive. Desperation surged through me as I tried to get away, but each movement sent another wave of pain coursing through me.
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As I struggled, Taehyung's grip tightened, and his eyes remained closed. I thought he was still asleep until he pulled me closer, making me collide with his chest. His deep voice rumbled, "Sleep."
His command was firm, yet there was an unexpected gentleness in his tone. My heart pounded as I lay there, caught between my desire to escape and the strange comfort of his presence. I took a deep breath, feeling his warmth surround me.
"I can't," I whispered, my voice breaking. "I can't feel my legs properly."
He opened his eyes fully, a flicker of concern crossing his face. "Let's get you a hot bath," he said, his tone softer but still holding that authoritative edge.
Without waiting for my response, he carefully lifted me, cradling me against his chest. The movement made me wince, the pain intensifying with every step he took. He carried me to the bathroom, his expression unreadable.
Once there, he gently set me down on the edge of the tub and started running the water. The steam filled the room quickly, the promise of warmth offering some small comfort.
Taehyung helped me undress, his touch surprisingly tender given the roughness of the night before.
I sank into the hot water, letting out a sigh of relief as the heat began to soothe my aching muscles.
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Taehyung watched me closely, his gaze intense and unreadable. "You should have told me if it was too much," he said quietly.
I glared at him, the anger bubbling up despite the soothing bath. "You didn't exactly give me a choice, did you?"
