Baby: Prologue✅ (Jin Centric)| By Dew

Chapter 7

Seokjin felt happy to be in the arms of his sweet Dada, all his stress and worries melting away like sugared candies. This was what he wanted, to be wrapped up and cuddled with everyone. Well, he didn't think everyone will except him but... at least some of them do.

Not wanting to spoil his mood, Seokjin pulled away from the hug only to find his Dada staring behind him. Before Hobi can stop him, Seokjin had turned around and made eye contact with Jungkook.

Cold.

That was what Seokjin felt.

Cold water doused on his head. With downcast eyes he moved away and tried to get up, only for his legs to give out. He closed his eyes on instinct but a pair of muscular arms held him upright, lips breathing down his neck.

"J-Jungkook..." Hobi started but the name of the maknae of the group reminded Seokjin that he had seen him like this, his youngest has heard him call Hobi Dada.

Weird.

That is what his Jungkook will call him.

Disgusting.

He can just imagine the look on his face.

Weak.

The disappointed eyes staring down at him.

Repulsive.

He cannot breathe.

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Jungkook was still holding the door knob when Seokjin looked at him. His heart clenched when he looked in those emotional eyes, the chocolate brown which seemed so dull.

Hyung...

When Seokjin lost his balance, Jungkook ran towards him, his confusion and worry melting to concern and panic. The waist he held seemed smaller, the shoulders tense.

His arms tightened around the frail body, scared to let go. But suddenly Seokjin started heaving, chest rising and falling rapidly.

"Shit" Hobi murmured and move to cup Seokjin's face. "Baby... baby listen it's okay. Calm down, no one hates you."

Jungkook was so confused, a million questions on his tongue but his hyung's shivering body became the priority. He turned the man around, still holding his waist and hugged him, lips brushing the shell of his ear.

"Hyung calm down."

This was apparently the wrong thing to say as Seokjin started panicking, weak arms trying to escape from the hold.

Jungkook stood their, not sure what to do. He looked at Hobi who was equally concerned. The older mouthed something, hands stroking Seokjin's hair.

The maknae was hesitant. How could he... Seokjin was his hyung...

"Please..." he heard a broken whisper, voice sounding choked and scared.

The youngest breathed deeply and tried again, determined to do anything for the older.

"Baby..."

It was an unsure word but still filled with love. Seokjin's breath hitched and Jungkook took it as a cue to start speaking, all the while Hobi was petting the older's head.

"It's okay... everything is okay... baby" not the best, but still better. Jungkook placed a feather light kiss on Seokjin's neck, face reddening at the act but he pushed his shame aside. His hyung needs him.

Seokjin didn't stop panicking but he wasn't shivering anymore, hands not resisting anymore.

"He needs some time... we'll meet you later" Hobi said, hands taking Seokjin in his arms.

Jungkook wanted to argue but seeing Seokjin so pliant in Hobi's arms, hearing his sigh of relief, he could do nothing but turn around and leave. His heart feeling heavy for some reason.

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"Hyung..." a soft whisper, "what happened to Jin hyung?"

Yoongi looked down at the pavement. Jimin and him were on their way to the dorm and the younger was too worried to be kept quiet.

"He... he's not himself." he tried, "He is trying to fight but... his coping mechanism is... unusual."

Yoongi felt so bad when he said those words but he cannot find any other way to say it. Jimin frowned at his explanation, looking up at Yoongi.

"Is he harming himself?" Jimin didn't know what he will do if his suspicions were confirmed.

"No no" Yoongi shook his head, "he's not doing anything like that."

Jimin sighed and looked at Yoongi with a smile, "That's good. I don't care how he copes as long he doesn't hurt himself."

Yoongi nodded and held Jimin's hands, wanting some sort of support. He knew BTS loved Seokjin but... this wasn't something any of them were prepared for.

He could just hope that their friendship is strong enough to withstand this hard time.

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"Yah Jungkook-ah, where were you all this time?" Taehyung asked with a pout, not feeling happy all alone by himself.

"I..." Jungkook trailed off, not sure whether he should tell Taehyung what he had just witnessed or not.

"What?" the older asked, moving from his place on the couch. "You're so red, are you okay?" Taehyung asked and touched his forehead.

"Hyung I'm alright just... worried for Jin hyung" he murmured, removing Taehyung's hand from his face. Taehyung hummed and sat back, offering his maknae the chocolate he was munching on.

"Yeah, I'm worried too. Hobi hyung won't tell me anything but I can tell by his expression that Jin hyung is having some deep problems" Taehyung said, his voice filled with concern.

Jungkook gulped and nodded, suddenly feeling guilty for barging in his hyung's room previously.

"I hope hyung will tell us soon." he truthfully said and laid beside his hyung, worry and guilt chewing him from inside.