As You Are (Kim Taehyung Story)

Chapter 14

"What did you do?" "I'm sorry. I didn't mean it! He was getting on my nerve"

I overheard this conversations. I wanted to open my eyes but I was too weak. I forced myself and slowly opened my eyes. My head was spinning and it hurts so badly. I slowly moved my hands and body, trying not to attract their attention but obviously I failed because a few seconds later, Jooheon jumped right infront of me and start examining me and asking me 1000 questions.

Jooheon continued. "Hyejin ah, are you okay? Do you want me to punch Taehyung back?"

I let out a small laugh and shook my  head. "There's no need to. I'll punch him myself" I looked over at Taehyung who has been very quiet. I know that he was feeling guilty but he shouldnt be because it wasnt his fault.

"It's okay, Taehyung. It's not your fault. Don't feel guilty. Its just an accident"

His eyes widened. "How did you know what I was thinking?"

"Oh, i can read minds" I rolled my eyes. "Its written all over your face. I bet Jooheon can see it too. Right?"

Jooheon intensely stared at Taehyung and if I didnt knew Jooheon that well, i'd probably think that he will pick up a fight with Taehyung. But he wasnt. Jooheon just has that kind of way of looking at people. That is why everytime we went out together, some people would start thinking that Jooheon is staring at them and wanted to pick up a fight. But at that point of time, I was wrong.

"Accident? You're such a loser for not being able to control yourself until you hurt her"

"I've told you many times, I didnt know that it was her!"

"So, what? Even if it wasn't her, you'd still punch the crap out of that person? This was just the beginning. I'm not sure what the future holds. I suggest for you not to meet Hyejin for now"

"WHAT!?" I was surprised by what Jooheon said. "Jooheon, he didnt mean to punch me! And I think if you were in his place, you'd be the same!"

"Stop defending him, Hyejin! I'm doing this for your own good!"

"What good does it bring me!?"

"I don't want you to get hurt by him anymore!"

Taehyung then grab Jooheon by his collar. "How, many times, must I tell you that IT. WAS. AN. ACCIDENT" he emphasised on every single word. 

"You see what I mean, Hyejin?" Jooheon push Taehyung off him. "I'll give you 10 mins to talk to Hyejin after that, I want you to leave"

Jooheon then stomped out of the room.

"I'm really sorry, Hyejin.  Why did you even tried to stop us? What are you? Superwoman? Please dont ever do that, ever again.  As you'd probably know by now, I, I couldnt control my anger. I dont want to hurt you anymore and what Jooheon said was true. I'm such a loser for not being able to control myself.."

"You won't"

"I think it is best, if I don't see you for the time being"

"No.. Don't go. You promised. You promised that you will not go anywhere. So why are you leaving now? Because of Jooheon? Give him some time, again. But please, don't go.."

"Jooheon will kill me if he knows that I'm still seeing you"

"Who cares? This is my life and my feelings. I have the right to make my own decision"

"Alright... As of now, I am going to take care of you. I am going to try my best to protect you from whatever's out there"

"But you should take care of yourself first. Look at your rashes. It's getting worst..."

"Hah, first I cant control my anger and now, I cant even protect you without getting this stupid rashes that will make me sick. This is ridiculous. I am useless"

"Hey, hey. You're definitely not useless okay? If you're useless, you wouldnt be risking your life to beat that jerk up, knowing that you'll surely get the rashes. Let's go for a movie or cycling or something once both of us gets better okay?"

"Did Choi Hyejin just asked me out?" He smirked.

"Ah, seriously" I rolled my eyes, feeling slightly embarrased and shy.

A few weeks later, after both of us are feeling better, Taehyung and I decided to go for cycling. Taehyung and Jooheon were still on each other's nerve whenever they bump into each other. And Jooheon are still against me meeting Taehyung but I couldnt care less. Before leaving the house, I made sure that I bring along a pair of gloves because I know Taehyung will not bring it.

"I knew it!"

"Knew what?" Taehyung was definitely confused. And his confused face is so adorable.

"That you wouldnt bring along your gloves"

"Ah, my gloves? It's okay. I want to be like normal people"

"YOU ARE, normal. You're just a little special because of your rashes but that doesnt make you any different from any others. Here, wear this" I put on the gloves on Taehyung's hand.

When I looked up, Taehyung was staring at me. I couldnt read his expression. That was when I realised that he may not like it when I treat him differently.... Did he really not like it when I pay extra attention to his condition? I just didnt want him to get sick again. It... It worries me so much. And I dont even know why I am so concerned about it.