»𝟑𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬« ˢᵒᵖᵉ

Day 12

When it knocked on the door of his studio, Hoseok did not expect to find Yoongi in front of the studio. Yoongi never voluntarily came out of his studio at this time. Was he already done with work, or did something happen?

Yoongi's usually composed demeanour was replaced with an urgent vulnerability. His eyes were red and puffy, and his clothes were rumpled, as if he had been in a hurry.

"Yoongs?" Hoseok asked carefully, his concern immediately taking over. "What happened? Why are you here?"

Without a word, Yoongi fell into Hoseok's embrace, his tears soaking into the sweat-soaked fabric of Hoseok's shirt. His body trembled with the weight of his emotions, and Hoseok's heart ached seeing him like this.

"Yoongi," Hoseok murmured, his voice soothing as he gently held Yoongi closer. "What's wrong? Did something happen?" Yoongi struggled to catch his breath, his sobs muffled against Hoseok's neck. "I-I just needed you," he choked out between ragged breaths. "I couldn't stay alone. I... I... Hobi. I just—" Hoseok's arms tightened around Yoongi, his fingers brushing through Yoongi's damp hair in a comforting gesture. "It's okay," he whispered, his voice filled with reassurance. "You're here now. We'll figure this out together."

Yoongi finally pulled back slightly, his tear-streaked face illuminated by the dim light of the studio. Hoseok could see the distress in his eyes, the raw vulnerability that had driven him here. "I didn't mean to interrupt," Yoongi said, his voice trembling. "I just— I needed you." Hoseok wiped away Yoongi's tears with his thumb, his gaze soft and full of understanding. "You could never interrupt," he said gently. "You're always welcome here. Do you want to talk about it? Or do you just need me to hold you for a while?" Yoongi nodded his head, his expression conflicted between relief and residual anxiety. "Cuddles, please."

Hoseok guided Yoongi to sit down on a nearby couch, his movements tender and careful. He sat beside Yoongi, wrapping an arm around him. "Just take a deep breath," Hoseok instructed softly. "We're here together. Whatever's going on, we'll face it together. You're not alone."

Yoongi leaned into Hoseok's side, taking comfort in his warmth and strength. He closed his eyes, trying to steady his breathing and calm the turmoil inside him. Hoseok remained silent, holding Yoongi close, letting his presence alone be a balm to Yoongi's frazzled nerves.

After a few moments of silence, Yoongi began to speak, his voice quieter but more composed. "I had a bad dream," he admitted, his voice breaking slightly. "About him." Yoongi didn't need to say the man's name. Hoseok's finger clenched and he felt his blood boiling. Donghyun. Yoongi still had nightmares about him and what he had done. Thank Namjoon and his clumsiness, he was in prison now.

Hoseok took a deep breath, trying to keep his own emotions in check. He knew that his anger wouldn't help Yoongi right now. "I'm so sorry, Yoongs," he murmured, his voice filled with empathy. "But remember, he can't hurt you any more. You're safe here with me."

Yoongi nodded, his body still trembling. "I know, but sometimes it feels so real," he whispered. "I fell asleep in my studio, and it was so... I don't know... it felt like I was back there. With him." Hoseok tightened his hold on Yoongi, pressing a kiss to his temple. "You're not there, Yoongi-Hyung. You're here with me, and I promise you, I'll never let anyone hurt you again."

Yoongi buried his face in Hoseok's neck, his tears flowing freely. "I hate that he still has this power over me," he sobbed. "I thought I was past this." "Recovery takes time," Hoseok said gently. "You've been so strong, Yoongi-Hyung. It's okay to have bad days. What's important is that you're safe now, and you have people who love you." Yoongi pulled back slightly, looking into Hoseok's eyes. "Thank you," he whispered, his voice hoarse. "For always being here for me." "Always," Hoseok replied, his voice filled with unwavering commitment. "You're my everything, Yoongi. We'll get through this together."