hide and seek. [ taehyung 김태형 ]

help me

HELP ME ; CHAPTER FOUR

kim taehyung, i scribbled his name on my notebook and i rested my chin on palm. he was mysterious, nobody knew nothing about him. i wanted to make friends with him so that i can try to help him with his problems. he was okay a few days ago and then yesterday he changed instantly.

'jungkook, do you know anything about taehyung?' i asked him, eyes still fixed on the book. 'nope, nothing. he doesn't talk much so he doesn't have that much friends,' he replied, shoving the rice roll into his mouth. i shrugged and turned to jimin as he called for my attention.

'stay away from him. i don't want you getting hurt.'

'he's not going to hurt me, jimin. he's.. he's not the type. i hope..' i muttered the last two words with my head low.

'when's the camp? 2 days from now on?' hyeri wrote some things in her book. probably a planner.

'yes, and i couldn't be more excited,' jimin smiled, letting his arm slung around my shoulder. i just let it there because i didn't want to disappoint him that i don't like him that much. 'well, fuck,' hyeri threw the pen she was holding, which probably flew somewhere in the cafeteria. and a loud groan was heard too.

she crossed her arms, and put on a bored look, 'i'm not going,' her face straightened. 'but why?' i titled my head, stuffing a handful of fries in my mouth. 'i remembered i have things to do that day and i'll probably join you guys at night,' she smiled and put on a straight face again.

'bitch, there's something you're not telling uS,' jungkook eyed her and it soon became a staring contest between the two. but it didn't last long.

'i actually have to go visit my grandma. she's sick as fuck and probably gonna die soon so better visit her,' she shrugged the topic off and chugged down the bottle of coke in front of her.

'hOW THE FUCK IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE.'

jungkook was amazed at hyeri, how she just chugged the drink down without stopping. i mean, its coke! that thing is carbonated as hell.

'i don't know. i just drink.'

i nervously sat in front of the lab door, and yes i had to seat beside taehyung. i was pretty scared because the last incident was pretty bad and it still running through my mind. but i guess i had to cope it anyway.

i entered the room, only to receive a few glares and stares from people in the room. it made me feel uneasy as i walked to my table. taehyung wasn't there yet. he's always early. what happened?

i opened my journal and began to write things, since the professor didn't arrive yet. but i still could feel the stares behind my back.

'stop looking at her,' jungkook hissed to a group of girls as i turned around to see him. he gave me a sweet smile and made conversation with the boy beside him.

jimin, however, got to sit beside a girl. he would always be flirting and touching the girl's thighs or whatnot. but these days, he kinda just lost interest in the girls at my school. everytime a girl asked him out, he just refused to go and say 'someone else already asked me out'. the exact same line to every girl.

'and i guess its a free period,' jimin came smiling beside me as he rested his hands on my thigh. i slowly pushed them away, there was a slight disappointment in his face but it faded pretty quickly. 'where do you want to go?' he asked without looking at me, trying to find someone in the room. 'weird, jungkook was behind you minutes ago,' he mentioned.

i looked around and jungkook was gone. but i saw hyeri sleeping at the back of the lab pretty clear, i suppose. 'that sleepy head i swear to god,' jimin went to the further back of the room, at hyeri's table and smacked her head.

'bITCH YOU DID NOT'

i chuckled from afar and looked to the front, jungkook was there. 'oh hey, jungkook! we were looking for you—' he cut me off. 'taehyung wants to see you,' his face made me worry, why would he wanted to see me? have i done something wrong? maybe its because of the day before.

'where is he?' i tried to calm down, knowing that everything was gonna be okay. 'the rooftop. i have to go somewhere. promise me you'll be okay,' he gave me a worried look. i took his hands, 'i will. don't worry.'

i took a last glance at jimin talking with hyeri. the chair made a screeching noise, hoping that jimin didn't notice that i was going to go. taking a deep breathe, with light steps, i got out of the lab.

while walking, i fidgeted with my fingers. maybe he wanted to apologize, who knew? i pushed the door open only to be greeted with kids with cigarettes in their hands. this was the only way to the rooftop. why would he even be there?

i could tell they were checking me out. i pulled my pullover down to cover my butt as i climbed the stairs.

pushing the door open, it made a sound. the handle was quite rusty because nobody really go up here.

'hello?' i raised my voice, closing the door behind me. it was not long after i found a figure sitting on the ground. 'taehyung?' i tapped his shoulder but he didn't budge.

tilting my head a bit i saw him closing his eyes. 'hi..' he fluttered his eyes open and gave me a blank expression, the one he always had on his face. 'why do you want to see me?'

i was honestly scared, what would he want to do to me? for all i know he could take out a spoon and hit me with it!

'you said you want to help with my problems, is it?'

'well... that was a few days ago. i didn't think you wanted my help..,' i hesitantly took a seat beside him. he flinched a little as our shoulders made contact a little.

'i do now.'

he was gorgeous. his voice was so sweet, alluring, yet deep enough for any girl to melt. although we weren't in an intimate situation, yet i still wanted to touch him..

'can you promise to help me?'

he suddenly too my hand in his, without any warning or permission from me. my eyes widened as i look at our intertwined fingers. i dared to look up again, 'i will.'

he sighed, looking down at our fingers. 'hey.. even if it's though, you can go through it. you're a strong person, i know you are,' i assured him, a smiled crept up on my lips.

'help me save my friend?'

huh?

'who is this friend of yours? is he in a horrible state?'

'no—well technically, yes,' he looked at me with almost teary eyes. eventually, a tear slipped from his eyes. 'hey, i'm here for you. if that what makes you happy?' wiping his tears away with my thumb, i gave him a smile.

and soon, i started to ramble, 'i know i just met you a few days ago but i really want to help yo—'

'you're pretty.'

'hm?' my cheeks heated up at his out of the blue compliment. 'thanks,' i looked down and realize our hands were still intertwined. 'do you want to let go—'

'no, stay like this. i feel like i'm safe like this,' he said. i saw his little smile formed on his lips. it wasn't a genuine one, but forced. i can tell why he forced a smile though.

it was silence for a solid one minute, we stared at the sky. it wasn't hot at the time. it was fall and the chill wind breezed. but it wasn't cold to extend thag i had to put on a jacket. i do feel a little warm as i was wearing a pullover.

he squeezed my hand and i looked at it. our hands fit perfectly, i felt like i never want to let go.

'your friend?' i broke the awkward atmosphere, looking at him. 'oh yeah, about that..' he started off, eyes darting elsewhere.

'what's his name?'

'min yoongi.'