Save Me - NamJin - BTS Family

We are together

It had been three days since Jungkook overheard the conversation between Jimin, Taehyung, and Yoongi. Three days of internal struggle, he wrestled with the anger he felt toward his best friend, Woon, and his deep concern for his brother, Jimin. 

Jungkook had tried everything—gentle nudges, casual questions, even late-night talks—to get Jimin to open up. But Jimin remained silent, his usual bright demeanour hiding the storm within.

Its a Sunday, they all having lunch, the usual warmth of their meals felt strained for Jungkook. The others, including their parents, Namjoon and Jin, seemed unaware of the tension beneath the surface.

Namjoon and Jin were in their usual banter, teasing each other in front of their children. Jin was trying to get Namjoon to admit that he was the one who misplaced the remote control.

"Jinue, sweety, I swear it wasn't me this time," Namjoon said, trying to keep a straight face.
"Sure, sure, and I'm the one who accidentally texts the wrong person every time," Jin retorted, rolling his eyes dramatically."Dada, you definitely texted Uncle S.cop a heart emoji last night instead of Appa" Taehyung chimed in, earning a chorus of laughter from around the table.

"I thought it was Appa's contact, okay? Besides, everyone need some love," Namjoon replied with a grin.

"Excuse me ?"
"I am just kidding, they are teasing you" Jin eye on Tae and Jhope who were smirking and laughing
Yoongi, as the eldest, smirked and raised an eyebrow. "I'll take what I can get, I guess."

The laughter echoed around the table, but Jungkook remained silent, picking at his food. His usual bright energy was nowhere to be found, and it didn't take long for Namjoon to notice.

"Kookie, you've been quiet. Everything okay?" Namjoon asked, his tone gentle.

Jungkook's grip tightened on his fork. He looked up, his eyes burning with a mix of emotions.

"What's the point of talking if we're all just going to keep secrets from each other?"The room fell silent. Jin exchanged a quick glance with Namjoon, who nodded slightly, signaling that they needed to handle this carefully.

"Jungkook, what's going on?" Jin asked softly, his voice full of concern.

Jungkook slammed his fork down, the clatter startling everyone.

"How can you all sit here and pretend like everything is fine when it's not? What kind of family is this if we can't even be honest with each other?"
Jimin froze, his heart sinking as he realized what Jungkook was referring to. Taehyung and Yoongi exchanged worried glances, both knowing exactly what was bothering their younger brother.

Namjoon leaned forward, his voice calm but firm. "Kook, we are a family, and we're here for each other, but sometimes, people need time to share what's on their minds."
"But it's been days! Dada" Jungkook shot back, his voice breaking slightly.

"How am I supposed to help if my own brother won't trust me enough to tell me that what is going on with him" Jungkook flaming in anger and his tears are ready to pop out

Watching Jungkook like this Jimin's eyes filled with tears, guilt washing over him. He opened his mouth to speak, but the words wouldn't come.
Jin, sensing the rising tension, glanced at Namjoon, both of them realizing that something deeper was troubling their youngest.

"Kookie, we know you care. And we're going to talk about this, all of us. But for now, I need you to trust that we're doing our best to protect each other, okay?"

Jungkook clenched his fists, trying to hold back tears. "It doesn't feel like it, Dada, Excuse me" Jungkook get up bow and left the almost untouched plate 

Namjoon sighed deeply, his heart aching for his youngest.
"Chim chim, you're not alone in this. We'll figure it out together, but you have to ask baby."

Jimin couldn't hold back anymore. He got up and rushed out of the dining room, tears streaming down his face. The silence that followed was heavy, filled with worry and unresolved tension