"Kookie?" Miniko spoke in a weak voice. She stood shivering in Seokjin's sweatshirt wondering if taking it really made a difference. Either way she was soaked to the bone and freezing cold. She dripped as she walked and Miniko wishes that she could just change into warm clothes and cuddle up bed to Yoongi. Though as the thought of Yoongi entered her mind again, she thought out a soft sob.
Jeongguk opened the door and almost immediately pulled a sobbing, soaking Miniko into his arms. He didn't really care that he was getting super wet, just that someone he really cares about is really upset. He brought her inside and sat her down on a chair, running off to get her a towel and some clothes to change into. He grabbed a random t-shirt, sweatshirt, and a few towels before running back over to Miniko.
"Here's some clothes," he mumbled. "You're soaking wet. The bathroom is over there. Dry up, okay? I'll be waiting here." Jeongguk handed her his clothes and gently nudged her in the direction of the bathroom. He watched as she shuffled to the bathroom, leaving a little trail of water as she went. He wiped the trail up and then sat on the floor to text Emmeryn.
Kook<3: Hey Em, something happened to Miniko. She showed up at the door soaking wet and crying hard. I'm worried. :(
Emmy<3: What happened? Is she okay?
K: I don't think so. I gave her some of my clothes and a few towels. Maybe she got into a really bad fight with Yoongi. She'd usually go to Seokjin first though.
Em: Did something happen to Seokjin too then? Geez, now I'm really worried. Make her some hot cocoa or something, okay bby? I'll be home in an hour or two.
K: Okay bb. ILY<3
Em: Love you too<3
After another minute or two, Miniko came out of the bathroom, her hair the only part of her that was still wet. She was drying it softly, her eyes looked as though the life was sucked out of them. Jeongguk met her and held her in his arms as she sobbed quietly. He led her slowly to the couch and pulled her close as they sat done.
"What's wrong, Miniko?" He whispered, gently stroking her hair. She shook her head into his arm, not wanting to answer. He gently pulled her into his lap and held her quietly, just stroking her hair until she calmed down. He sang to her a little, whispering the chorus of Lost Stars into her ear until she calmed down which ultimately lulled her to sleep. He watched her for a few moments, her troubled face finally looking as though it was at peace. Soon he felt his eyelids droop and figured that he was just as tired as she was. So he adjusted their position and fell asleep his head gently resting atop hers.
*
Emmeryn quietly opened the door, shuffling into the room. She dropped her soaking wet umbrella and hung her jacket up. "Jeongguk?" She whispered. "Miniko?" After taking out her shoes she ventured deeper into her apartment, noticing a lump on the couch. She walked closer to it and smiled at the sight of how protectively Jeongguk was holding Miniko. She was so much smaller than him and he was trying to envelop her in his arms, you could hardly see her unless you looked hard. It was plain adorable and made Emmeryn wish she was a little shorter.
"Jeongguk," she whispered, gently poking his arm.
"Umma," he whined like a child, holding Miniko closer. "Make it stop." Emmeryn giggled, remembering how Jeongguk told her how much of a mother Miniko was to him. It's extremely cute to think about it. He told her when he was in BTS and they were at the factory, Miniko held him as he cried and how much he wishes to make it up to her. Anytime Jeongguk needs a shoulder, Miniko is always there, soothing him as he did her, singing some sweet song until either calmed down. At the sound of her giggles, Jeongguk's eyes fluttered open. "Man, do I hear such a fine sound this lovely night," Jeongguk purred. It made Emmeryn giggle a little louder, waking Miniko also. Not knowing that she was in Jeongguk's arms, she hugged him a little closer and whispered Yoongi's name softly, the sweet way she always does.
Though a few seconds later she remembered what happened that very day. She sat up and stared down to her hands. "Yoongi-yah," she whispered, tears forming in her eyes.
Jeongguk wrapped an arm around Miniko. "I'm no Seokjin, Minnie," he spoke, catching her attention. She turned her head to look at him, waiting for him to continue. "But you can tell Emmeryn 'n I anything. You don't have to, but something obviously happened between you two and it's really making you upset. I want to know what I could do to help you."
"Reverse time," she mumbled quietly, staring back down to her hands. "So instead of arguing, Y-Yoongi and I were eating dinner." She pulled her knees to her chest and sighed deeply. She looked at Jeongguk and gently touched his stomach. He nodded his head in understanding and asked Emmeryn to grab some blankets from the shelf and if she could make them some hot cocoa. As Emmeryn went off, Jeongguk held Miniko closer and laid her head in his chest. "Tell me," he whispered, gently stroking her hair. Closing her eyes, Miniko told him of the fight between them.
*
Emmeryn noticed that when she came back with the hot cocoa, Miniko was already fast asleep with Jeongguk gently wiping away any left over tears. He liked so concentrated as he wiped her tears, his bangs gently sliding off of his pale head, it was breathtaking. She wishes that Jeongguk was holding her so carefully and treating her like she was made of glass. They argue so much that it doesn't seem like they've held each other like that in a long time.
Emmeryn didn't want to admit it but sometimes she was a little threatened by Miniko. The older girl is so pretty, charismatic, and kind. But she also has a more fun side that a lot of people love about her. Miyuki as told Emmeryn of how Seokjin is in love with Miniko and it makes Emmeryn worry that maybe Jeongguk would leave her for someone so generally amazing.
Biting her lip, Emmeryn turned back to leave the hot chocolate on the counter-top in the kitchen, but Jeongguk heard her foot move. He slowly untangled himself from Miniko and tossed a blanket over her before waking up to Emmeryn. He gave her a peck and gently took a hot chocolate out of her hands.
"Thank you, love," he whispered. He took a sip of the hot chocolate and smiled at her. "It's delicious, Emmy. Let's finish it in our room." With his free hand, he took her other hand and walked into their bedroom.
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Soon my children, soon.
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ROSE (Sequel To Fallen To Rise)
FanfictionTwo years have passed and everyone hopes the past is behind them. While they may be happy with helping the poor, they would rather forget getting locked up. They decided to help out as legally as they could. Putting the past behind them, they have m...
