Hidden Bruises (vhope)

9

Taehyung opened the door with a friendly smile. He motioned for me to come inside, so i did. Taehyung sat down on his couch, and i followed his actions sitting next to him.

" are you ok? You haven't been to school lately..."

I stayed silent, not knowing how i should tell him.

" hoseok?" he said. He placed a hand on my leg comfortingly.

" do you remember, in the bathroom a few days ago. I said that my dad just beat me again but..."

" but what?" he said impatiently. " hoseok, if its anything bad i can call the police"

" no no!! Dont!" i said quickly.

" i just... Can i stay here for a few days?" i asked.

" of course but... Why?" taehyung said. " i cant help you if you don't tell me"

I tried to find the words to tell him what happened but, just remembering it made me sick to my stomach.

" well, he just.... Oh god... I don't want to remember it" i buried my head in my hands, feeling tears rush through my palms. Then i was engulfed by taehyungs arms in a hug.

" its ok hoseok. You'll be ok. Im right here, you can tell me" he whispered. " my parents aren't home now, it just me and you"

I shakily nodded my head as i sobbed in to my hands.

" taehyung he... I just cant tell you..."

" please trust me" he said desperately.

" i... He just... He killed her. I watched him stab her, now he's coming for me!! Im so scared taehyung!!"

" he what!! Killed someone!! Who!!" taehyung said, realising his hug from shock.

" my.. My mom" i said sobbing.

" hoseok..." taehyung said sadly. He used his hand to pull my chin up to face him. His eyes were full of sadness, and something else i couldn't quite figure out. " i will always be here for you. I promise. I will never leave. I promise i will never hurt you. So can i please call the police. If its true that your dad killed you mom, he deservers worse than the death penalty. Please hoseok".

" he's the only family I have left..."

" i can be your family. I can help you!! But i cant if you don't let me. Please!!"

I slowly nodded at his offer. Still unsure of what will come next, but i thought that if taehyung was with me, i might be able to get through it. Just maybe.

It was kinda short. I know. :( the next chapter will have a bit of a tone switch so get prepared!! Thx for reading!!