BTS Series

Prologue

~*~ KIM SEOKJIN ~*~

~♥︎~♥︎~

"Y/n! We need your help!!" My phone erupted with my mom's hysterical voice, the words echoing through the silence of the hall way. Instantly, I felt a surge of sweat forming on my forehead, my hands becoming clammy with anxiety. I knew what was coming - it was bound to be bad news.

"Why? What happened?" I asked, my voice quivering with fear, and nervously bit my lips.

"Y-your sister... Oh my God, your sister!" My mom's voice cracked with emotion, crashing against my already fraying composure.

I shut my eyes tightly against the tears threatening to spill and nearly drew blood as I bit my lips in a futile attempt to stop the tremors wracking my body.

Not again, please.

My hands began to tremble as I clutched my phone tightly, the metal edges digging into my skin. I took in a deep, shaky breath and forced myself to open my eyes, steeling myself for the news that was sure to shatter the fragile peace of our family.

I had to muster all my inner strength for the sake of my family, especially for my sister. The thought of my mom witnessing me in a state of despair was something I couldn't bear.

"S-she convulsed and we're currently in the hospital... Y/n.. What should I do? What should we do? Tell me. Y/n.... Oh my God..." I could hear the fear and desperation in her voice as she tried to make sense of the situation.

"Mom, let's calm down, can we?" I said, trying to keep my voice steady and calm despite the rising anxiety. "How can I calm down Y/n? When your sister is lying here?!..." Her voice cracked with emotion, and I could feel her fear through the phone.

"Mom, I know the situation is not good, but panicking won't solve anything-" I tried to reason with her, but she interrupted me sharply.

"Neither staying calm!" Her voice rose in frustration, and I winced, feeling helpless on the other end of the line.

At her loud voice, I abruptly put my phone away from my ear, taking a moment to collect myself before responding.

I muttered, "Okay, okay. I'm sorry, I'll try to find a way," before ending the call. As soon as I hung up, my phone beeped, signaling that I had received a message.

Mom sent you a message:

Not my best friend ❌sent you a message:

Mom: We need 2,000,000 won.
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I felt a sensation of utter disbelief as if my very essence was being forcibly extracted from my body upon processing the staggering amount my mom had just revealed.

My eyes filled with tears, and before I could even comprehend the situation, I found myself engulfed in uncontrollable sobs as I weakly sat down on my feet. How could I possibly gather such an immense sum of money?

My part-time job barely covers my day-to-day expenses. As I grappled with these overwhelming thoughts, another notification chimed on my phone, indicating yet another message from my mother.

Mom: I am deeply sorry, my daughter, for putting you in such a difficult situation. Knowing that I have not been able to provide you with a more comfortable environment pains me greatly. Please forgive me.
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