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Day 14

"Shit," Yoongi cursed as he stumbled over his feet and almost tore Jungkook to the ground with him. Jungkook quickly steadied himself and gave Yoongi a concerned look. The rest of the group paused, concern etching their faces as they watched Yoongi struggle to regain his balance. He cursed under his breath, his body trembling with pent-up anger and exhaustion.

"Yoongi-Hyung, maybe you should take a break," Hoseok suggested gently, his eyes full of worry. He reached out to touch Yoongi's arm, but Yoongi jerked away. "I'm fine," Yoongi snapped, his tone sharper than intended. He didn't want to admit how much he was struggling, how the exhaustion and frustration were gnawing at him. Hoseok stepped back, giving Yoongi space but keeping a watchful eye on him. The others exchanged worried glances but resumed their positions, ready to continue the practice.

As the music started again, Yoongi tried to focus, but his body felt heavy and uncoordinated. His movements were sluggish, his mind clouded with self-criticism. The steps he usually executed with precision felt clumsy and forced. He could feel his irritation mounting, the pressure to perform perfectly weighing heavily on him.

Then, in a moment where he lost focus, Yoongi's foot slipped, and he fell hard to the floor, his knee hitting the ground with a painful thud. A sharp gasp escaped his lips, and he clutched his knee, feeling the pain radiate through his leg. "Shit," he muttered again, tears of frustration and pain welling up in his eyes. "Hyung, are you okay?" Jungkook asked, rushing over to help Yoongi up.

But Yoongi was already pushing himself to his feet, his face filled with determination and anger. He couldn't stand the thought of appearing weak or vulnerable in front of the others. His pride and frustration were a mix, driving him to keep going even when his body was screaming for rest.

"I'm fine," Yoongi repeated, his voice strained. He limped toward the door, unable to contain the tears that were now streaming down his face. "I just need some air." "Yoongi-Hyung, wait—" Hoseok called after him, but Yoongi was already out the door, his pace quickening as he fled the practice room.

Once outside, Yoongi found a secluded corner and sank to the floor, cradling his injured knee. The pain was intense, but it was nothing compared to the ache in his chest. He felt like he was falling apart, unable to keep up with the demands of their relentless schedule. His head throbbed from dehydration and hunger, his body felt weak from exhaustion, and the emotional toll of his earlier embarrassment and the pressure to perform was overwhelming. "Why can't I just get it right?" he whispered to himself, his voice choked with tears. He felt so small and defeated, the weight of his own expectations crushing him.

Back in the practice room, Hoseok couldn't shake the worry gnawing at him. He turned to the others. "I'm going to check on him," he said, his voice resolute. He left the room, his heart felt heavy with concern for Yoongi. He found Yoongi curled up in the corner, his body shaking with sobs. Hoseok's heart broke at the sight. He approached slowly, kneeling beside Yoongi and placing a gentle hand on his back.

"Hey, it's okay," Hoseok said softly, his voice full of compassion. "You're pushing yourself too hard. We all have bad days, Yoongi-Hyung. It's okay to not always give a hundred percent." Yoongi looked up, his eyes red and filled with tears. "I just feel so useless," he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. "I can't even get the choreography right." Hoseok's expression softened even more. "You're not useless, Hyungie. You're the most talented person I know. But you need to take care of yourself. Let's get you some water, something to eat, and then we'll figure out the rest together, okay?"

"Can we just continue with the practice? I don't wanna ruin everything by just crying like a fucking baby," Yoongi said, wiping his tears. He tried to get up, but almost screamed in pain, his head falling back against the wall. Hoseok tightened his grip on Yoongi, his concern deepening. "Yoongi, you need to rest. You're in pain, and pushing yourself harder won't help."