Death Threat

Chapter 5: Careful or not

The next couple of days were like a fantasy to Jungkook. To be able to see Tae, touch him, see him smile. The guests started coming too hearing the news, which unfortunately meant that JK and Tae didn't get much time alone at all, but soon Tae was going to be discharged, able to go home, but all the members looking forward to that.

Tae was clearly getting more and more frustrated about what he "can" no longer do. He was on bed rest and the entire schedule was pushed forward. None of the members were as fixated on the changes in schedule, because they had felt the grief of almost loosing one of their members, in front of that this was not worth the worry. But Tae had not felt that, so all he could think about how he was the reason that their concerts had to be moved, and photo shoots. He hated being a burden and that is what he felt.

The one concert they did without Tae went horribly wrong in the minds of the members. The energy was low, the ARMY concerned about Tae and covering up his part was near impossible. No one had the deep voice or the stage charisma Tae did. More importantly, everyone missed his presence, specially JK and Jimin. 

A few days later Tae was safe home. Everyone shifted things around to welcome the second youngest, whose mood seemed to be quite down. He was numerous pain killers and the immobility was clearly getting to him. Unfortunately, he was also getting quieter than before which worried everyone more. Tae was usually like that when he was struggling.

"Tae , baby please eat something..." JK said softly to Tae, while his arms wrapped around the slim waist of the older. They all had decided to watch a movie, since it required the least movement, but Tae kept zoning out and JK wanted, needed to know what was going through his head. He was safe, why was Tae still worried. 

Every activity either of tried to do for Tae ended up with the same results, Tae simply being there without really being present. It came to the point even Yoongi was worried, because recently Tae had started to take a lot more painkillers and sleep for long hours. It was either that or he was in an incredible agitated state where he would lash out at even Jimin and then feel guilty a few minutes later.

Days were dragging on but Tae's physical therapy was finally showing results which uplifted Tae's mood and caused others to relax too. He still needed help, and Jin to tell him to sit down or Yoongi to relax, or Jimin to keep a track of his prescriptions. All in all, things were progressing and the managers finally cleared Tae for a fan signing.  Tae's entire face lit up knowing he was going to be back on track and he excitedly went to his room to pick out his clothes. Jungkook could not help but chuckle and feel relief washing over at seeing his boyfriend back to himself.

-------------------------A few hours later-----------------------------------------------

Jungkook's POV

All the members had almost arrived when the ocean of their fans came into view. No matter how many times JK saw it, it always warmed his heart; but suddenly he felt fingers wrapping tightly around his arm. He looked to the side to see Tae's eyes wide, full of worry. For a minute JK was confused at the tensed state of his boyfriend until it clicked, Tae was attacked in a crowd such as this.

How could I be so stupid!

JK berated himself as he hugged Tae tightly.

"Its going to be okay Tae, I won't leave your side...okay? Hold onto me the entire time..." 

He whispered into Tae's ears and got a soft quivering "okay".

Others  noticed too, and could easily put two and two together. Jin had apparently expected it and came prepared as he drew out a hoodie.

"Tae, just wear this and if it gets too much put the hood up okay? And hold onto Jungkook the entire time" Jin smiling warmly, hiding his own fear.

"And we won't leave your side Tae..." Yoongi chimed in.

Tae's POV

Tae rose his head off JK's shoulder and looked around with teary eyes. He could never have wished for better family. With a small sniff he said "Thank you" with sincerity clear in his voice. It made the others smile, knowing that they were able to give some sense of security to Tae. As they started to step out, they could see that BigHit had taken precautions too as there were twice as many guards as before; But the members refused to take a chance and gathered around Tae like a shield.  It made Tae feel much more safe, until the sight of his members around him made him realise that it meant they would get hurt instead of him. The realisation hit him hard, and although they were moving pretty quick through the crowd, to Tae it felt like time had slowed down. Guilt started to rise with his fear, these people were his fans, ARMY that he loved. He hated being afraid of them, afterall it was not them who hurt him, but how can he know if anyone of them is an anti. 

Endless negative thoughts started to spiral in Tae's head to the point that his breathing was getting hitched. Although the shielding of members was suppose to help, but in the current state Tae felt suffocated. He needed air, needed open space. His head was started to get light and his steps wayward. 

Suddenly pair of strong arms wrapped around Tae. He knew those hands anywhere, it was JK. Tae looked up to smile at him, and was met with eyes full of concern. Although it was a few more steps, it felt endless to Tae, until they were in the building.

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Really starting to realise that all my stories have similar patterns...Panic attack for one...hmm...will try to touch open something else in the new stories I write.

Once again , Thank you for reading <3