Can we ? | JJP ✔

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"You ready?" Jaebum approached the nervous Jinyoung, standing before the closed door fiddling his fingers. He put his hands on the stiff shoulders and massaged them a bit. "Relax. I'm coming with you"

"I can do this, right hyung?"

"You can do this. I trust you" Jaebum took the hanging green coat on the wall next to him and wore it to Jinyoung. He smiled at his wife who within an hour had to be in the court to say his testimony in front of the judges and worst, he had to see Jackson. He ruffled his hair playfully before he opened the door for both of them. "Let's go"

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People in suits, formal clothes, neatly styled hair, papers in their hands, cameras, vans of various TV stations gathered in front of the court. The press noticed Jaebum's car entering the driveway and they were getting ready to bombard them with tons of unorganized questions. Some stand-by police officers were there, ready to escort the couple to enter the building.

Jinyoung was already tensed when he saw the crowd. Jaebum noticed this and had to grab the younger's hand and rubbed his thumb over the cold skin with a whisper of 'everything's gonna be okay, Jinyoungie' and an assuring smile before he stopped and unbuckled his and Jinyoung's seatbelts.

An officer opened the door for Jinyoung but he didn't want to come out before Jaebum himself offered his warm hand to him. Jaebum took Jinyoung's hand and help him get out of the car before all the flashing lights showered them and drowned in the questions like "Mr.Park, how's your condition?"
"Mr.Park are you ready to give your testimony?"
"Mr.Im, what are the progress-"
"Mr.Park, do you think-"
"Excuse me, Mr.Im, who runs the company while you look after Mr.Park during-"

Jaebum didn't answer all of those questions, he glanced towards Jinyoung who looked like he already panicked and anxious. This is not good.

They arrived at the lobby and the situation inside was so much better than outside. Flashlights were still can be seen, penetrating through the huge glass windows, attackhing their bodies, aiming for the best picture- as best as they could capture.

Jinyoung's knees felt weak, he slumped to the floor, holding his chest, slightly hyperventilating. "Jinyoung, baby.. everything's gonna be okay. Everything's gonna be okay"

Kneeling in front of him, Jaebum hugged him and rubbed his back, the routine, a ritual to calm Jinyoung down. He had to do it before entering the court room. Jinyoung had to stay focus. "Breathe... breathe.. it's okay. You can do this"

Gradually calming down, Jinyoung rested his head on Jaebum's wide shoulder. His breathing became more stable, he's not shaking anymore. He's ready to go. "Are you good now?"

Jinyoung nodded and that's the signal for Jaebum to help him stood up.

They walked through the hallway, cold air surrounding them, not helping at all for the nervous Jinyoung.

As they were approaching the wooden door, Jinyoung stopped abrubtly. "What is it?" Jaebum asked.

"I-"

"Hey.." Jaebum closing their distance. "Chin up. Smile. Take a deep breath. Show them that you're strong. Show them that they messed with the wrong person. I'm here. I'll be sitting close to you. You can always turn and look at me if you're nervous. Okay?"

Jinyoung's glossy eyes fixed towards Jaebum's. Flame burning inside his eyes, transferring the energy for Jinyoung to break a leg inside and put Jackson in prison in the right amount of time- the exact period for him living behind those bars.

He lost words. He was very thankful that Jaebum stayed by his side these past weeks. Protecting him, taking care of him, motivating him.. he couldn't ask for more. Jaebum changed. He never acted all agressive towards him anymore. He never reflected his rage energy everywhere he goes. He reflected comfort, warmth, love.