Borahae (BTS reverse harem)✔️

21st Century Girl

Over the next week, the guys take turns sleeping in my bed and staying by my side during the day. While I've managed to convince them to go back to work, they insist on at least one of them being home with me at all times. Which would be great...if they didn't treat me like an invalid.

"So I was thinking..." I begin over breakfast. What was once my special contribution has been stolen from me. So we've all had to settle for cold cereals and toast. "I'd like to get a job."

Spoons clatter into bowls. Yoongi nearly chokes on his coffee.

"Job?" Taehyung asks as if the word is foreign to him.

"Yes. Just something part-time. It doesn't even have to pay well. I just want a little something to do while you guys are working so you don't feel obligated to stay home with me."

"Obligated?" Jungkook frowns with confusion.

"Like, I don't want to be a burden. I don't want you guys to feel you have to stay home."

Namjoon shakes his head. "We don't feel that way. We want to be here with you."

"That's only because you think something will happen to me, and it won't. I've learned my lesson."

"But I thought you liked us here with you?" Jimin asks, his tone so dejected that I can't help but reach out and touch his cheek. He covers my hand with his then turns his head so he can kiss my palm.

"I love you here with me. I love that all of you have been so attentive and caring. But, I need us to get back to normal. I can't stay cooped up in the house all day and I won't let you guys babysit me any longer."

They all look at each other but nobody says a word.

"Ok, fine. We'll put a pin in the job talk. How about you all go to work today? I know Mr. Son is probably sick of playing the seventh member during dance practice. And your managers can't be happy with having to relay messages like a game of telephone. Come on, guys. I'm supposed to make your lives easier. Not more complicated."

Yoongi puts his coffee cup down and leans forward on the island. "We're...not ready yet. We almost lost you. We need more time."

The other members nod in agreement.

"I understand, and I want to give you all the time you need. But can't we work something out? As much as I love how you all take care of me, I want you guys to...I don't know. Treat me like you did before? Like a woman. Not like a patient or a child."

"I'm sorry," Namjoon says lowering his head. "We're sorry. We didn't mean to make you feel like that."

"Hey." I touch his chin and lift his gaze to meet mine. "You guys did nothing wrong. I just want you to...want me again."

"I never stopped, Violet," he says only for my ears.

I nod then whisper, "Then show me." I look out at the other guys. "From this point on, let's not bring up anything about hospitals or illness or being afraid. Let's just move forward. Ok?"

They're reluctant but they all agree.

"Ok, good. I'll go get ready."

"Ready?" they all seem to say collectively just as I turn to leave.

I peer over my shoulder. "Yes. I can't wear pajamas outside," I say looking down at my Mang pjs. Each member gave me a pair of BT21 sleepwear that they had helped design. I had a pair for each day of the week. However, I really do miss my silk and lace sets.

"Where are you going?" Jin asks. I'm stunned. He's usually not so assertive and waits for one of the other members to question me.

"Well, you guys have a huge event to prepare for, right? And since you're not ready for me to be alone yet, I figured I'd come to watch you rehearse."