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Tae was just as desperate to help as Jimin. The Captain broke every single one of his codes to save his best friend. And that's not to mention Jin who despite being a doctor seemed more than ready to kill whoever hurt his Joonie. However, Tae now finds himself unable to help anyone. He's locked in the cage where Kook left him to be safe. It's true that a single scratch could've made Tae bleed out. His body isn't made for battle. But it feels unfair to see everyone fight as all he can do is scream and cry. He had to see how Kook got more and more hurt with every passing minute.

The whole fight felt like it lasted one hundred years. His throat hurts from screaming his name every few seconds. His legs were shaking most of the time until the moment comes when the fight ends and someone opens the cage. He runs out, almost tripping on his own feet from wanting them to go faster. Everyone moves away from his path because they know he has a specific destination. Several meters away, on top of a puddle of blood, Kook lays unconscious. Sure, some of that blood belongs to his enemies, but the bright red color of his is still tainting it all so he knows it's his as well.

- Kook! Kook wake up! Get up, c'mon!

Those dark eyes stay closed and no matter how much he tries he can't pick him up from the floor. Desperate, he leans forward and puts his head against his chest trying to hear his heart. It's still beating which makes him react almost immediately with hope.

- Quick! Help him! Please!

The creatures around him get closer with care. Not only because they can understand him perfectly. But even if they couldn't, that desperate tone of voice and those tears streaming down his cheeks are obvious enough. They know the alien on the floor is a true warrior and a worthy enemy. They can't deny him their help so they pick him up to take him back to the ship. Jin guides them together with Joonie. Only once he's back in his workroom he can start helping with the wounds.

Jin spends over two hours with Kook on the bed, trying his best to keep him alive while Tae refuses to wait outside. They manage to stop the bleeding but he's not back to consciousness yet. He looks so pale, so weak, so filled with scars that it hurts just to see him. Some of the wounds are so deep it's surprising he's still alive.

- That's all I can do for him

- How is he now? He'll be okay, right?

- His species never heals despite having the power to do so. His pride won't allow him to save himself.

- And...what will happens then?

- All we can do is wait. Although...

His tone is enough to know what he can't dare to say. Something inside Jin is stopping him from delivering those bad news. The lump in his throat makes him choke his tears knowing the strong alien might never open his eyes again. He considers him a friend and losing him would be devastating. Giving Tae some space, he stays in the opposite corner of the room. Even though he wants to give him some privacy, he still needs to be there in case anything happens. If the boy wants to have a calm goodbye this is the moment for it. However, Tae does the exact opposite of that.

- If you don't heal I'm gonna kill you, imbecile. You can't leave me alone again. I can't erase you from my head like I did with all those hurtful moments of the past. I can't take you out of my mind now. I swear to Pari, Kook I've never been this angry at you. I fucking hate you. I hate you because...because you made a promise. You promised you'd always be with me. That you'd always care for me. You didn't have to give up. You didn't have to leave my side and risk your life. You had to stay with me. Isn't that what you wanted? For us to be together? Then why don't you heal?  Fuck your pride. Fuck your honor. Wasn't I your Pak'thra? I know what that is, Kook. I'm not as dumb as you think. I'm your destiny, your other half. You can't leave before me. I would never forgive you. You have to live. You have to heal. I'll trust you no matter what. Let me have my Pak'thra back...please...I wanna be with you for the rest of my life

No more words come out of his mouth, even if he tries all he can do is cry hiding his face on the other's chest. He hugs him softly, touching the bandages, wishing things were different. Suddenly, Kook's hand touches his arm ready to hug him back. Looking back up Tae stays in shock. Kook's eyes are still closed but his tiny smile lets him knows he's awake. He doesn't have much energy left but he makes sure to use it to activate his powers. Little by little, all his wounds heal. They close, they disappear, even the oldest ones from past battles.

- Kook...

- I have to live to spend my life with you. I'll choose you over honor or pride with no regrets, my everything

Tae can finally hug him harder knowing he won't hurt him for it. And while his arms make sure to keep him close, his lips make sure he'll stay forever. The kiss is mostly an impulse from Tae after seeing him smiling, alive, healthy. But of course there's more than that. It's like sealing a promise to never be away again. And Kook feels his life making sense again. This is what humans describe as butterflies in his stomach, making him believe every flower on the universe just bloomed as soon as their lips met. This is all he needs. It's an honor to have him by his side. It's his pride to call him his other half.

- Thank you...for coming back to me

- Thank you, for asking me to stay

Sweet words and kisses start escaping them as they seem to never get enough of this feeling. Only now Jin decides it's time to leave the room and let them enjoy the moment. Besides, now he can relax a little and talk to a different and lovely alien...

Next Chapter

I need to enjoy you're still here, Joonie

There's something else I should tell you

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Hi babes! First chapter of this story with BTS back as 7! My babies are all home! I cried like a bitch for it. Specially with Namjoon's discharge (That man wanted to be OUT since day one)

A weight is lifted, our loves are here again ❤️💜❤️‍🩹

Hope you liked the Taekook chapter! I'll see you next time for Namjin!

P.S: I went to a party during BTS anniversary. I took a photo with the cardboards of them 😂 (I might've been a tiny bit drunk) So I'll pretend like I met them 😂 (delulu)

 I took a photo with the cardboards of them 😂 (I might've been a tiny bit drunk) So I'll pretend like I met them 😂 (delulu)

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(Covered my friend's face just in case)

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