P l e a s e . . . [ Taekook - Self-Harm AU ] ⚠️

[ Chapter 8: Baekhyun ]

During those few weeks, Taehyung and Jungkook haven't talked very much. Jungkook didn't know why they didn't talk, but even then, Taehyung was usually the one to start up conversations. He was beginning to think Taehyung hated him for something. Maybe for the fact they almost kissed. Maybe Taehyung had better people to talk to. After all, Taehyung has been going out a little more than usual. Jungkook didn't ask about it because he didn't want to be annoying.

But tonight, Taehyung was home. The two rested on Taehyung's bed next to each other, not really saying anything. Jungkook listened to music on his phone, both earbuds in his ears, while he did his homework. Taehyung occasionally glanced over at Jungkook, but Jungkook didn't notice. Jungkook soon finished his homework and put it in his bag with a sigh. He stared down at his hands, messing with the hems of his sleeves. He listened to his music that blared through his ears, slightly being heard outside of them. Taehyung slowly sat up, looking at Jungkook. He moved to sit in front of him, slowly scooting closer and taking out one of his earbuds.

"Hey..." Taehyung whispered. Jungkook paused his loud music, taking out the other earbud.

"What's up, hyung?" Jungkook asked, looking at Taehyung.

"Nothing, really... Just... wanted to talk." Taehyung whispered.

"About what?" Jungkook asked.

"Just... talk. I guess. About anything. We haven't talked much recently..." Taehyung moved a bit closer, staring into Jeongguk's eyes.

"I... guess..." Jungkook mumbled. His stomach felt weird when Taehyung moved closer. But be couldn't tell why, or how to describe the feeling. It wasn't a bad feeling though.

"Have you been doing okay?" Taehyung brought a hand up to Jungkook's cheek, caressing it gently.

"Uh.. Y-Yeah, yeah..." Jungkook nodded. Obviously, that was somewhat of a lie. Physically, he wasn't okay. Nor was he mentally. His only escape from his problems was... Taehyung. Really. That's all he had left. Besides music.

"...If you say so..." Taehyung whispered. He then reached for Jeongguk's hands, rubbing the backs of them.

"How about you?" Jungkook asked, looking down at their hands. He let Taehyung play with them, massage them, just touch them in general. He didn't really care.

"Mm... I've... I've been worried, to be honest." Taehyung started. "About... you."

"Why? There's nothing to worry about..." Jungkook started getting worried. Did Taehyung know more than he thought? He really hoped not.

"There is something to worry about. You and Baekhyun..." Taehyung murmured. "I um... I know it's not any of my business, but..."

"I-It's fine... I'll be fine-"

"Jungkook... I see the way he treats you... You're not gonna be okay if you let him keep it up." Taehyung lifted Jungkook's hand up, pressing a kiss to his knuckle. "It's not healthy for either of you..."

"I-I've tried to break up with him... But he doesn't seem to want to..." Jungkook whispered.

"But you don't try to fight back."

"I... have... and he... he only did worse..."

"I'll help you if I have to. I don't like seeing you get hurt like this..." Taehyung kept peppering kisses against Jungkook's hand, repeating the same to his other hand.

"Hyung..." Jungkook barely sighed. He watched Taehyung's kiss his hands, slightly smiling at the feeling. "I don't want him hurting you either."

"It's fine. I'd rather do something than stand there and do absolutely nothing. I don't want to be that kind of person." Taehyung admitted in between kisses. He stopped kissing Jungkook's hands, looking at Jungkook's face, which was full of guilt and sorrow.