Don't Be Like Me || ✔️

8

"Why would you be sorry?" Namjoon asked. His eyes watering but he held it in.
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"How did it go?" Jin asked through the call. Namjoon was outside of the ward on the phone with the older member.

"He is having trouble eating. The therapist will come and talk to him tomorrow and try to get him to eat something." Namjoon explained.

"I tried to convince the boys to visit him tomorrow. All 7 of us but I don't think any of them are mentally ready." Jin said. Namjoon let out a sigh. Brushing his hair back.

"Let's give each other time," Namjoon said. Jin nodded although it can't be seen. A nurse came up. Tapping Namjoon on the shoulders.

"Hyung, I'll call you tomorrow. Bye." Namjoon said. Ending the call. The nurse was shorter than him. Holding the tray of food that was served earlier that afternoon.

"He didn't eat anything?" She asked. Namjoon nodded. She smiled softly.

"His needs a lot of time, slow but steady." She said before leaving him. Namjoon nodded to himself.

Slow and steady...
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The next day, Namjoon woke up. Feeling a new presence in the room. He ruffled his hair and saw a lady sitting beside Jimin whilst talking. Jimin seems a little nervous but was still conversing.

"Oh, you must be his guardian. Don't worry about me. I'm his therapist." She spoke. Namjoon nodded. Bowing to her. The two began talking. She cracking up some jokes, trying to lighten the mood. Namjoon watches as she took out something from her bag.

It was a cookie. A small cookie. Enough to fit the entire thing in someone's mouth. She took out two. Grabbing Jimin's hand gently and placing the cookie on his palm.

"Okay, so let's try this. Take a small bite. I'll start first." She spoke. Biting a small piece into her mouth. Jimin looked at her then the cookie in his hands. He was shaking. Their eyes teary but he brought the cookie up close to his mouth.

Jimin opened his mouth. Biting the cookie. Namjoon watch as Jimin started sobbing. Unable to chew the food inside his mouth. He could tell how miserable he was feeling by the look on his face. She grabbed the trash as Jimin spit it out, Jimin broke down but she didn't look disappointed.

She smiled, clapping softly.

"Don't be too disappointed. I'm glad you were able to even bite that piece out." She said. Ruffling his hair. She placed the cookie down and took out a piece of paper and a pencil.

"I want you to draw. Whatever comes into your mind. Anything. It doesn't have to be perfect." She said. Placing the two items on the adjustable table. Jimin wiped his tears. Picking up the pencil and started drawing.

She waved to Namjoon. Calling him outside. Namjoon immediately standing up.

"Okay, so after talking to him. He is a sweet person. He tries hard no matter what state he is in. Did he tell me that you and...5? Yeah, 5 other people stay together." She said. Namjoon nodding.

"After his stay at this hospital, I need you or someone to be with him and try to get him to eat. Little by little. He will open up with no time knowing that he didn't hesitate too much when biting that cookie." She said. Namjoon smiled at the news.

"May I ask? Why are you making him draw?" Namjoon asked. She chuckled.

"I can judge someone's emotions base on their drawing." She said. Namjoon nodded, a little surprised by it. She smiled before entering. Taking Jimin's drawing and packing her stuff before leaving.
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Jimin washed up and was seat back on his bed. Namjoon had a call with Pdmnim leaving him alone.
He was aware of how he reacted when he first woke up. He saw how terrified Taehyung looked. He also noticed that the members didn't visit him. Only Namjoon was there.

Jimin grabbed his phone. Deciding on the first person he wanted to call.

Taehyung.

He needed to apologize for what he did. He knew what he did was stupid. He knew he could've reached for help. But he didn't. He waited for his phone to ring. Til the third ring. The line was picked up.

"Hello...?" A hoarse voice called out. Jimin eyes watered as a smile appeared on his face.
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The members back at the dorm were having breakfast except for Taehyung. Jin had trouble getting the members out of their rooms. They did have their talk but Taehyung couldn't stop thinking about what happened.

He had his hoodie above his head. On his bed, hugging his knees as he sobbed. He hated seeing Jimin in that state. He hated it so much because he knew he could've changed the outcome. He hadn't slept at all yesterday even though he was tired.

Jungkook did felt better. Eating breakfast with the other members although it was quiet. He took a shower and went straight to his room. Yoongi doing the same. Only Jin and Hoseok were in the living room. The two of them were planning to visit Jimin since they got a call from Namjoon that Jimin was doing okay.

Taehyung lifted his head. Hearing the vibration on his nightstand. He glanced at his phone seeing the I.D caller.

Taehyung eyes watered. He picked up his phone. Staring at the screen.

Jiminie🐥 calling...

Taehyung hands were shaking as he picked up the call. Wiping his tears and clearing his throat.

"Hello...?" Taehyung called out. Realizing how hoarse his voice sound.

"Taehyung-ah... it's Jimin" Jimin spoke. Taehyung choked back a sob. Clutching his phone tightly. He missed the member's voice. Jimin has been unconscious for days and it worried him to death. After seeing him in the state he was the other day, it's got him even more scared.

What just happened?

Why didn't I stop this from happening?

Those thoughts rang through his head the entire night.

"I called to tell you I'm doing fine. I'm sorry, for everything." Jimin spoke again. Taehyung didn't respond. Sobbing. Still tightly holding his phone.

"I should've come to you, I should've told you what I was feeling. I knew I could trust you but I didn't and I was stupid for that." Jimin apologizes. Taehyung shook his head. Heaving out loud. Letting Jimin know he was crying. Jimin tears were streaming down his face as he said those words, hearing his friend's cries as he spoke.

"I remembered our promise 3 years ago. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry I broke it." Jimin sobbed.

"N-no, stop. Stop apologizing, you did nothing wrong" Taehyung finally spoke. Jimin wiped his tears. Taking a second to breathe.

"That promise isn't something easy to keep. I knew something was wrong with you. I should've just come and talked to you but I didn't. I'm the one who should be apologizing." Taehyung spoke.

"I'm doing well, Taehyung. I am still struggling to eat but I'm trying my best. I'll do my best so I can come back good as new." Jimin said. Giving Taehyung a little hope.  

"Wait for me," Jimin said. Taehyung smiled softly. Wiping his tears.

"I'll wait for you. Love you Jimin-ah"

"Love you too."
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