City Lights (Vmin) [finished]

CoNfEsSiOnS

Unfortunately, sometimes the person we never expected to hurt us, is the one that eventually scathe us the most. But we both hurt eachother. Only in different ways. You were hurting, seeing me in pain...

[warning, sensitive themes ahead]

03:12

''Since when did you know how to do this?''.

''Did you think that having my hand cut was the first painful incident that has happened to me at this work?'' Taehyung replied, cleaning Jimin's blood with a clean cloth.

An awkward silence guzzled the room, the two buys clearly unable to even look at eachother.

''Leaving ''Lotus'' is harder than you think Jimin'' Taehyung calmly spoke afterwards.

''Why is it that hard, though? I mean, I understand that your boss manipulated you and you must be terribly scared with this whole situation, but all you have to do is quit. We will find a solution together. Don't worry about your mother's bills or the therapy sessions, I will pay them for now if I can. Later when you' ll get a new job, you can pay me back''.

''I am too deep in this shit Jimin''.

''Listen to me Taehyung. I realise that you never had a real friend since you began that job, but I am here now. Talk to me, it will help you. I will tell you about myself if it makes you to trust me more''.

''I don't want you to judge me. That's all that scares me right now''.

''I won't say anything, I promise. But criticism is a part of life, don't you think?''.

''That's if you have a life of your own''.

04:00

None of them couldn't sleep. But both of them for different reasons. The one had his insomnia and the other one couldn't forget the events that took place some hours earlier. They were sitting opposite of eachother, Jimin on his sofa and Taehyung on the bed, that after a lot of negotiations the brunet convinced him to accept.

''I have all night Tae. I can stay awake for as long as you want''.

''I bet I can stay awake longer. Unfortunately we both know that's true''.

'' I should think before I talk, huh?'' Jimin asked and rolled his hand through his hair.

''It's okay. You see Jiminie, I didn't start as a specialist from the start, I wasn't really aware of...the tricks yet''.

''Don't stop talking. I promised I won't judge, right?'' Jimin reassured him.

''Even if I was one of the best, the money would never be enough. That's when my boss offered me the place of a maven. I knew I could handle some people devouring me with their eyes, I just didn't want to be intimately touched from someone that means nothing to me. It was a decision that I made completely as the last resort. My mother's condition was deteriorating so I had to find money fast and easily. I couldn't imagine that it would be that painful''.

''You mean the inconsistent sex?'' Jimin worriedly wondered.

''No, not just that. I was actually physically abused Jimin, they were people that used to enjoy seeing me in pain''.

''Taehyung...''.

''It started with me visiting people's places and indulging into their desires. My first night was terrible, but when I saw my reward I somehow convinced myself that it was all for the best. Afterwards my ''clients''  started to visit me at the club and that's how my boss cogitated the idea of turning the strip club into a whorehouse. He created chambers and changed our names. The worst part didn't happen until a month ago'' Taehyung spoke, his voice cracking, his tears threatening to come out.

''It's okay if you want to cry. I have tissues'' Jimin smiled.

''H-he locked us in his car and drove us to a neighborhood I have never been before. We were dressed extremely provocatively and most of us felt uncomfortable. He got us out of the car and made us stand in line. I wasn't aware of what was happening, until I saw a multitude of cars arriving in front of us. They paid our boss money and decided which one of us they should pick. It was disgusting, they were treating us like toys, like we couldn't feel pain or discomfort. We were victims of human trafficking and we were incapable of escaping. We had all signed contracts, they basically owned our lives''.

''I don't know what to say...''.

''They did a lot of bad things Jimin. Especially to me. Even if I was standing still and muffling my moans I was still doing good. It didn't matter if they were women or men, they were still exploiting me. One day I was in so much pain, I couldn't even move. But nobody cared about my health and well being. All they cared about was that I wouldn't be able to perform the next day. That man had tied me up Jimin. He hit me and cut me. He enjoyed it. I was just there, unable to move, feeling the blades cutting my skin, his hands touching my body. There was always a rule though. Clients couldn't finish inside their specialist. When I saw that he was close but didn't intend to stop, I kicked him and using all the strength I had left, I escaped''.

''A week later he visited the club and asked for me. He came in my room and attacked me. Nobody came to my aid. They thought that my screams were nothing but pleasure. I was winning, but sadly luck wasn't on my side. He managed to tuckle me down the floor and he began to rip my clothes and unbuckle my belt. I observed the crystal vase that was on the table next to me and I broke it on his head, not enough to hurt him deadly but certainly to cause him enough pain. Unfortunately some pieces went inside my hand. I quickly stood up and ran away, trying to find someone to take me home. I never had to use a cab before, since I prefer walking instead, but the moment I saw your taxi parked there, I had to take the chance''.

''So, I practically saved you?'' Jimin asked the red-haired.

''Yeah, and now that I am thinking about it you have saved me so many times the past few days'' Taehyung chuckled between his sobs.

''Fuck! Imagine if I had said no. I would have never forgiven myself''.

''You didn't. That's why we are here together right now. You are the only person that wondered what the hell was going on with me. You brought me the necklace as well. Anyone would have kept it, yet you didn't. Thanks to you is now safe in your bathroom cupboard'' Taehyung laughed.

''This is where you put it? You are unbelievable Kim Taehyung, do you know that?''.

''Jiminie, with all the courage, can I ask you a question?''.

''Go ahead, I am all ears''.

''Dr. Kim said that sometimes my loneliness triggered my insomnia. The fact that I had nobody next to me or somebody to trust''.

''You have me now Tae, we talked about this''.

''I know, I know. But I wondered could you perhaps sleep next to me? I promise I won't make you feel uncomfortable and if you don't like it, you can go back to the sofa'' Taehyung enquired bashfully.

''Will that make you sleep?''.

''I don't know, but it worths a shot''.

''I don't mind Tae. The last person that slept next to me was my girlfriend and that was long ago. A little human warmth wouldn't mind, would it?'' Jimin said and lifted himself from the sofa. He left his slippers on the floor and got under the covers.

''I just remembered that you love skinship too much'' Jimin spoke.

''Don't worry Jiminie'' Taehyung cracked a boxy smile.

''It's okay. I am a clingy person too, but only to the people I am comfortable with''.

''So, you aren't going to put your leg on me or nuzzle your head on my chest because you are too uncomfortable with me?''.

''Actually I am pretty comfortable with you Tae''.