One Sister, Seven Brothers, and More Memories {BTS}

In Your Shadow

"You don't need to worry about college right now," Taehyung cooed as he rubbed your back. You sobbed lightly into his chest, his faded cologne swirling into your airways and making you feel comforted in a way.

"You don't understand, Taehyung," you retaliated. "All of you guys have or attended some fancy college and are working your way to some grand future. Meanwhile all I can think about is how that's not easy for me."

"It doesn't have to be easy," Taehyung replied. "It's not easy for me, I promise you. Balancing several classes can get out of hand, even if they're not on the same day."

"But what if I don't make it?" you asked, looking up at your brother with red, puffy eyes.

"What do you mean?"

"What if I don't get into some million dollar college? I feel like if I'm anything less than perfect, you guys won't love me anymore," you whined.

"We won't love you?" Taehyung gasped. Now he was really concerned. "What do you mean we won't love you?"

"I feel like you guys won't want to love someone who doesn't add up to your greatness," you explained. "If I don't make you proud-"

"Princess," Taehyung breathed as he wrapped you up in a tight hug, cradling your head in his hands. "I don't care what college you go to. I don't care what you do in life. All I care about is your well-being. And if you don't get some high-class job like a lawyer or doctor," he shrugged, "that just doesn't matter to me. And it won't later on. I'm going to love you the same and I know I can't say anything for the others because I don't know their heart, but I know they're the same way.

"It's going to be okay." He kissed your forehead. "If you ever need help, I'm always right here by your side. You know that, right?"

You nodded.

"See? As long as you keep that in mind, you're set. I'll catch you when you fall, I promise."

You wiped your nose. "Thank you, Taehyung."

"Of course."

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