By Their Side (BTS)(Hobi)

Chapter 16

Kim Tae's POV

"Let's break up." Hoseok says quietly as the other boys cheer for the new year. I instantly stop breathing. What's happening? B-Break up? I swallow slowly and look at him, making sure he wasn't just pranking me. "B-Break..." I choke on my own words, unable to finish my statement. "I don't want you in my sight for a while." He says angrily with a hint of sadness. "What do y-you mean, break up? We just got together..." I say quietly, holding back my tears. "You lied to me, Kim Tae. I just want to think about things for a while, so don't bother me." 'Don't bother me'? I've been bothering him? "I'm going to leave first. Sorry..." He says quickly before heading down the staircase to join the others. I feel my knees give way as I fall onto Taehyung's bed. Break up... Break up... The words continue to echo in my mind causing a large pain to arise in my chest. Am I dying? What the hell is happening? I begin to feel my heart pound, causing me to grab my shirt lightly. "What's wrong with me? What have I done?" I mutter under my breath, too shocked to even let a tear escape my eye.

After a few minutes of pondering on Hoseok's words, I head downstairs to see the other boys chatting away happily. I make eye contact with Taehyung before instantly looking away. I can't face him either. Especially not now. I quickly run out of their room and into my own. I rush up the stairs and lie down on my bed. What's wrong with me? Maybe it's just my over sensitive self... I should have known this was going to happen... This all my fault, so I have no right to be sad. Before I could think anymore, I feel something lightly hit my hand. I look down to see small droplets of liquid covering my lap. I'm crying? I slowly rub my hand along my cheek to feel dampness. Before I even knew it, tears had begun to flow out. "I'm sorry!" I yell as I break down into sobs.

As I continue to cry, I hear the door to room open. Oh god... I can't stop crying. "Kim Tae?" Jimin... I hear quick footsteps run up the stairs until Jimin appears in front of me. "W-What's wrong? What happened?!" He asks frantically causing me to sob louder. "Kim Tae..." He says quietly before embracing me tightly. I reciprocate the action and willingly cry into his arms. After a few minutes, I stop crying and pull away from Jimin. "Are you okay now?" He asks with a kind smile. I smile weakly while slightly nodding. Why am I so weak? Getting all worked up over this... "Do you want to tell me what happened?" He asks as he sits down next to me. I sniffle lightly and shake my head. "That's okay too. But... Was it Christmas?" I shake my head vigorously. "I got over that." I say quickly. He nods slowly before standing up. "Well, at least you're better." I nod slightly before smiling. "Thank you for worrying. I really appreciate it." He smiles cutely back. "Of course. It's no problem. Anyway, the others were worried about you, so I came to check on you. I'll just tell the others that you're tired?" "That would be great. You're the best, Jimin-ah!" I say while putting two thumbs up. He winks at me before lightly rubbing my hair. "Of course. Now you should rest. No more crying!" He says sternly. I roll my eyes before nodding while smiling. He waves slightly as he goes down the stairs and leaves the room.

As I hear the door close, my smile begins to fade. Good job, Kim Tae. You played it off well. I sigh before lying down. What am I supposed to do now? 'Don't bother me'... I can't talk to him. I'm just a burden right now. I close my eyes and focus on breathing in and out. "Hoseok..." I whisper quietly before I feel tears run down my face once again. I quickly grab the covers and throw them over my head, shielding myself from the outside world. Heavy and loud sobs escape me once again. Unable to stop, I continue crying in my own little world.

V's POV

"He said he's tired." Jimin says as he sits down. I look over at Hoseok to see him give a nonchalant reaction. Aren't they 'dating'? And why did Kim Tae leave right after she talked to him? I glare slightly at Hoseok, hoping he sees me. "I wonder if that's really it." I say quietly in response. "What was that, Tae Tae?" Jimin asks. "Is he really that tired because he seemed perfectly fine before talking to Hobi..." I say passive aggressively. "Are you sure nothing is wrong?" I ask as I turn to face Jimin. He clears his throat before nodding. "He's just tired. I bet he's sleeping just fine." I nod suspiciously. Jimin is lying... I bet Kim Tae hiding away from Hoseok. I glare once again back at Hoseok. He looks at me before frowning and turning away... He knows... I stand up quickly before tapping Hoseok's shoulder, causing him to look at me. 'Meet me outside the lobby.' I mouth before walking towards the door. "I'll be back, guys. I'm going out to get some fresh air." I say loudly as I put on my jacket and leave.