EREMOPHOBIA

CHAPTER 20

A VERY BIG CHAPTER IS COMING SO I HOPE YOU WILL LIKE IT......

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And as the stars began to dot the night sky, Y/N realized that this—right here, with Jungkook and Taehyung—was where she belonged. In their arms, she had found her home, her happiness, and her future.

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Life had finally begun to settle down for Y/N. The looming threat of Min-ho was no more, and with him out of the picture, she felt a sense of relief she hadn't known in years. She had her chosen family—Jungkook, Taehyung, and their friends—who surrounded her with love and protection. For the first time in a long while, it felt like she could breathe, enjoy the simplicity of life, and cherish the love she had built.

But despite the peace, there was something that troubled her deeply: Jungkook's growing phobia. After everything they'd been through, Jungkook had developed a paralyzing fear of losing both Y/N and Taehyung. What had started as a protective instinct had grown into something much more serious. He was constantly on edge, checking up on them, ensuring they were close, and if he couldn't find them, panic would grip him.

At first, Taehyung didn't realize the full extent of Jungkook's fear. He noticed how Jungkook would hover around them, especially when they were out in public, but he thought it was just his way of being protective. It wasn't until one night, when Jungkook had gone to bed early, that Y/N decided to tell him the truth.

As they sat in the living room, the quiet hum of the night surrounding them, Y/N spoke softly. "There's something I need to tell you about Jungkook... about why he's been acting like this."

Taehyung's brows furrowed with concern. "What is it?"

Y/N sighed, looking down at her hands. "He has this... fear. It's called eremophobia—the fear of being abandoned or left alone. After everything we went through with Min-ho, it got worse. He's terrified of losing us, of being left behind."

Taehyung's eyes widened in realization, the pieces falling into place. "I didn't know it was that bad."

"He hides it well, most of the time," Y/N continued. "But it's starting to take over his life. I'm really worried, Tae. I don't know how to help him."

Just as she finished speaking, they heard shuffling footsteps approaching. They both turned to see Jungkook standing in the doorway, his face pale and covered in sweat. His eyes darted between them, filled with panic. "Where were you?" His voice trembled. "I woke up and you weren't there... I thought..."

Y/N quickly got up and rushed to his side, wrapping her arms around him. "We're here, Kookie. We were just talking, I'm so sorry."

Jungkook clung to her, his body shaking with fear. Taehyung was beside him in an instant, gently cupping his face. "We're not going anywhere, Jungkook. You're safe with us, always."

It took a while for Jungkook to calm down, but eventually, he settled between them, his breathing returning to normal. As they sat together, Y/N's heart ached. She knew they had to find a way to help him, to show him that they weren't going anywhere, no matter what.

That night, as they all lay in bed, Y/N made a silent vow to herself. She wouldn't let Jungkook's fear consume him. Together, they would find a way to heal. Just like they had faced every other challenge, they would face this one—together.

The next morning, the air in the house was heavy with quiet resolve. Y/N had barely slept, her mind turning over what had happened with Jungkook the night before. She knew they couldn't keep living like this, with Jungkook constantly on edge, haunted by his fears. She had to do something.