Red String | VMIN

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It's been a whole year since Tae and Jimin have gotten together. There's been nothing but happiness and cheer for the past few months and the boys get ready to celebrate Mrs. Kim's birthday. She has gotten a lot worse over the year. Anyone could tell. But Tae continues to be optimistic and Jimin will always be supportive. The boys are decorating the house so it will be prepared when Tae and Mrs. Kim come back from shopping.

"Yoongi can you pass me the tape?"
Namjoon reaches his hand out as he tries to adjust where to put the banner.
Yoongi turns around and hands him the tape.
"Here you go."
He takes off a piece and hands it over.
Seokjin is in the kitchen fixing up the cake, as expected from the chief.
Mark is in the living room helping set the color scheme for the party.
Jackson and Hoseok are fixing the table where they are going to put the food on. Shiloh is putting balloons and ribbons up around the house. Jungkook is on the phone with someone and Tom is going around and placing party hats on everyone's head.

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"They are here!"
Jackson says as he rushes to hide behind the couch. Yoongi turns off the lights and all the boys rush to their hiding spot.
The jangling of the keys and the sound of the knob being turned anticipated the feeling.
They hear them step in.
"It's a bit dark, let me turn on the light."
Jimin reaches over to turn on the light switch. As soon as the lights came on the boys all jumped out yelling 'surprise!'
Tae and Mrs. Kim were shocked.
Jimin smiled and winked at the boys.
"Oh my goodness!"
Mrs Kim walks over to the boys.
"I haven't seen you boys in years."
The boys all gather around and shower Mrs Kim with hugs.

-

After the a splendid afternoon together the boys all say bye to Mrs. Kim, Tae, and Jimin. They bid their goodbyes and leave.
Tae and Jimin start cleaning up around the house. Mrs. Kim is sitting in her chair outside the porch. She rocks back and forth as she takes in the crisp, cold air. It's been a while since she had the time to collect herself. She pulls out a small chain from her little pocket that contained a locket. She opened the heart shape locket to reveal a photo of Tae on the right and Mr. Kim on the left. Mr. Kim died a few years ago, before Mrs. Kim developed the cancer. He died in an accident.
Mrs. Kim was devastated for weeks. She gained back her life, but she never feels whole. Tae confirmed when he was 10 that his parents were soulmates. He'd always talk about tripping over their red string. He never once doubted his parents were meant for each other.

"Tae can you pass me the broom?"
"Yea babe here."
Jimin extends his hand to grab the broom. Tae hands it over then goes back to the kitchen. The boys finally finish cleaning the house after what felt like an hour. The boys plop on the couch.
"Gosh, who knew cleaning a house would take this long."
Jimin pushes his sweaty hair back.
Tae puts his head on Jimin's lap. Jimin tried to brush off Tae.
"Tae, I'm hot."
"Yes I know, that's why I'm with you."
Tae says with his eyes closed.
Jimin scoffs.
"Hey, pretty boy. You're sweaty."
Jimin pushes Tae again.
"I know but I like being close to you."
Tae snuggles closer to Jimin.
Eventually Jimin gives up and starts to brush his hands through Tae's hair.

-

"Hey, do you think your mom is cold?"
Jimin looks down at Tae.
"She's been out there for a while, we should check up on her."
Jimin nudges Tae.
Tae sits up.
"Ok. Let me grab a blanket Incase she wants to stay outside. She loves sitting out there."
Tae grabs a blanket and makes his way to the porch, with Jimin following him close behind.
"Hey mom, are you cold?"
Tae steps out.
He looks at his mom who seems to be sleeping.
He crouches down to get a look at her face. Her eyes are closed and she isn't moving. Tae shakes her a bit, nothing.
"Mom.."
Tae nudges her.
Tae grows worried.
"Mom! Hey! Wake up!"
Jimin is already inside on the phone.
"Hey mom!"
Tae's eyes start to water.

The paramedics rush inside and get a hold of Mrs. Kim. They all rush to the hospital.
Jimin and Tae follow the doctors close behind. The approach double doors and two nurses walk over and tell the boys they can't pass the doors. Tae looks pale.
He look over at Jimin who says nothing but opens his arms. Tae hugs Jimin tightly.
Jimin just rubs Tae's back gently and squeezes him back.
"Jimin.. she's gonna die isn't she.."
Tae sniffs.
"Hey, don't say that. We don't know that."
Jimin whispers in his ear as he grips onto him tightly.

-

An hour passes and a doctor walks out.
"Are you the son of Mrs. Kim?"
Tae immediately stands up.
"Yes. How is she?"
"Well she seem to have suffered a serious seizure. We were able to stabilize her but she's in a coma. We don't know when she'll wake up. I think it's best you stay by her side. She can still hear your voice and feel your touch but she'll be unresponsive. Please call a nurse if you see any change and we'll do a check up on her every hour hour or so."
Tae nodes and walked into the room.
Jimin follows him, holding onto his hand and they enter the room.

Tae pulls up a chair next to her.
"Mom."
He says in a shaky voice.
"You gave us a big scare just then."
Tae's eyes grow heavy.
"Please wake up soon."
Tae puts his head on the bed, right next to his moms hand. Jimin pulls up a chair and sits right next to him. He gently rubs his back. The sadness on his boyfriends face hurts him. Eventually he falls asleep on the chair.

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Tae really can't have happiness huh 😔😔

- awful writer 💌