BTS One-shots

Taegi - Weird is good

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Taehyung always knew he was different in a way. He was curious and bold, saying the first thing that comes to his marvellous mind, without filter, which caused a lot of strange looks, pointed his way. His warm friendly personality, on the other hand, was the main factor of why he was so loved, which made the weird things quite acceptable when he is in question.

His Hyungs have long before accepted that feeling surprised in the beginning, thinking he was pretending and playing roles, but having him around 24/7 for so long, made them realize that Taehyung is special, unique in the best possible way, which made them even more protective over him. His innocent and childish nature filled his Hyungs with the need to shield him from the harshness of the outside world. And as Jin, Hobi and Jimin shield him with their own bodies, constantly touching him, holding his hand and staying close, looking over him, that much Namjoon and Yoongi shield him with their words because they knew how much damage the words can do. They survive the ridicule and verbal attacks at the beginning of their career and it hurt, damn it, it hurt, but in the way their career kicked off now, they are spitting back in the abuser's faces with every award and success.

But no matter how hard they tried, the acid words found their way to Taehyung's ears, informing him in which way some of the Army saw him, calling him Alien, 4D and weird. It broke his Hyungs heart to see him crying so, after keeping unusually calm and quiet for a few days, before Jin asked him what was wrong and why does he act so weird, after the practice one evening, when they were in their dorm. The word "weird" was the trigger and Taehyung snapped. He yelled and cursed for a good minute before falling down on his knees, hugging himself around his chest, sobbing painfully. Jimin was next to him in a second, hugging him from behind, with Jin and Hobi on the sides. That was the first time they had their group meeting, the seven of them. They talked about everything and agreed to always tell each other truth and the problems they have, so they could face it together as a group. That bond was what defined them, what made them who they are now, a team, a family.

Namjoon felt a particular responsibility for Taehyung, even more than he felt towards their youngest, golden maknae. Jungkook was always stronger than Taehyung, more reserved and quiet, he didn't trust people that easy, but Taehyung made friends quickly and was often the one initiating the meetings and gatherings, which made him vulnerable to the leeches who would use his good heart for their own selfish use.

As time passed by and their career was getting higher and higher, Taehyung changed, he grew, they all did, but Taehyung most of them all, physically not so much, because he was always a beautiful boy, but mentally and personality-wise. His Hyungs and Jungkook kept observing the change, Hobi even saying to Jin and Yoongi, after Tae was chosen for The Most Handsome Face in the World: "They called him alien before, laughing, thinking him weird and now look at him, look at our TaeTae all grown up and beautiful." Indeed he was, Taehyung is beautiful. His proportions are perfect, his face symmetrical, his smile charming and his aura appealing to everyone. Yes, Taehyung grew into something unique and gorgeous, but the thing was, he was playing the role, wearing the masks and often talking with Namjoon and Yoongi about the life and the darkness he felt.

-'' Sometimes I feel like I will suffocate...like I would be crushed.'' – Taehyung said quietly, playing with his ring and looking at his hands while sitting on the chair in Yoongi's studio. Ever since Hawaii, they became closer than before. The older man sat in front of his computer, working, but at Tae's words, he turned to look at him.

-'' We all feel that sometimes Taehyungie. This life we lead, it's not the easy one. It takes a lot of everything. We sacrifice a lot to be here where we are now.''