control ◎ taegi

the rules

Taehyung talked himself into it. It would be fine, he said to himself, hanging out on the roof is what everyone does in their school lives. But what scared him wasn't the 50 feet drop- it was what his counsellor's reaction would be.

After their last session, Yoongi had texted him a list of rules to follow. Taehyung was not happy at the fact that: a) his teacher had his number, and b) the list of rules meant he had no social life.

Yoongi knew that his patient wasn't happy with it either, and texted him 10 minutes later with the consequences of his actions. This list was the one that scared the hell out of him.

"Taehyung! What are you waiting for? Come sit here, we brought food." Jin beckoned him to the ledge.

Taehyung munched on a sandwich. As his friends chatted a few steps away, he eyed the drop and shook a little. Jimin caught his fear, and called over to him.

"Don't worry, we came here all the time in primary and nothing happened."

His warm smile set Taehyung half at ease. Jimin, yet again, spotted his concerns.

"If you're worried about Mr. Min catching us- I'll just say it was my idea. You won't get in trouble."

Taehyung beamed. He felt lucky to be around a group of friends that genuinely cared for him. Jimin patted a seat next to him, more away from the ledge, and Taehyung readily complied. Namjoon handed him another sandwich.

"What's with you and Mr. Min anyway?" Namjoon choked on a piece of bread. "You seem close-"

The circle of friends jeered, along with Taehyung, who hit him on the leg.

"What sort of close?? He's the one who took me to hospital after I fell by the railway line, and mum wants me to have sessions with him. I have no fucking idea what for- he just keeps asking the same questions. Pretty shit counsellor if you ask me."

"Hmmmmmmm.." Jungkook smirked, pulling out two crisps. "You sure you two ain't.."

He touched the crisps together, and peered at Taehyung with a cheeky grin. Taehyung leapt at Jungkook with eyes raging.

"Fucking bitch- learn when to keep your mouth shut before I choke you-"

"He..lp- Taehyung's a psychopa-"

The group erupted into laughter. Jungkook broke free from Taehyung's wrath and bolted for the door.

"I'm out, y'all can catch these fists- oh fuck. I mean, hello, M-Mr. Min."