Don't Be Like Me || ✔️

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Jungkook nodding. Not being able to agree more with that line.
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2 months later...

The members waited nervously in the dorm. Adjusting a few of the decorations they have places across the room. All of them were excited. Warm food was nicely placed across the dining table.

The decorations were bright and welcoming. Hoseok's phone rang. He smiled. Quickly making everyone hide while he switched off the living room light before hiding himself.

Jimin was finally released from the psychiatric hospital. He was nervous to be back home but he was also excited. Yoongi and Jin we're together. Picking up the member and was the one who helps Taehyung plan the surprise.

Jin made Jimin opened the door and the light turn on with confetti exploding the place. Shocking the other two members at the door.

Jimin giggled. Stepping on the dorm. He was glad to find the place looking new. The orange walls he used to come home to were now a light blue. The placement of the couch and every furniture had been moved. Making the living room look more spacious.

Looking at the dorm condition, encourage him to start anew. He immediately went in for a group hug. Being so happy he could've cried. The members all invited him to sit on the table. He looked at the food before hesitating. The members knew what's going on in his head.

"It's too much food. Ain't it?" Jungkook asked. Jimin nodded slightly. Feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable. The entire room became awkward. Namjoon scanned the room.

"We don't need to eat all of this for lunch. Let's move some dish for dinner." Namjoon said. The members let out a sigh of relieved. Picking out a couple of dishes and storing them in the fridge.

Jimin sat down. Taking his portion of food. To other people's eyes. The amount he was eating is so little. It's better worth not eating but to the member's eyes. That amount. Was another step to healing. The members all took the first bite. Trying to make less intimidating for him.

Jimin took a deep breath. Taking his first bite. The members all smiled and praised him. He felt so happy at that moment. His eyes were watery. He took his second bite with tears running down his face. The members took a glance at each other. All of them standing up and comforted him.

Jimin immediately wiped his tears. The members all headed back to their seats. Glad that they were together again.
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Death threats. Alot and a lot of death threats. Taehyung looked as the box of hate notes and blades got increase higher.

He didn't understand what's going on lately. He would always receive mail from people with notes written in red ink or given small boxes of gift during fan signs that has nothing more but a metal blade.

He closed it.

Pushing it under his bed. He was terrified of tomorrow. Having to show up and show his face. He had to go for interviews and fansign and that was scary enough.
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"Jimin! Look here!"

"Yoongi-ah!!!!!"

"Jungkook! You look good!"

Screams from the fans were loud . The members all waved as they entered from backstage. The members just has their comeback 3 weeks ago and it was their 5th fansign.

Albums were sold out worldly wide and thankfully. The tickets for today's event were sold out too. Camera flashing. People waving and excitedly jumping in their spots.

The members greeted the fans and introduced themselves. Performed a couple of songs before heading to their respective places for the signing of albums.

Things were going smoothly for the boys. A few bickering and other cute interactions from the fans. Meeting a lot of sweet people.

Taehyung was at the end of the table. He smiled. Greeting this girl. She was different from the other fans. She seems bored and tired. Taehyung did everything to cheer her up. But she didn't even want to hold his hand. The other members didn't seem bothered by it so it seems like she was only acting like that towards him.

Taehyung forced out another smile. Opening to his page founding a small note. He wanted to open it but she stopped him. Glancing behind him. His manager was peaking so he told the manager to excuse them.

Taehyung finally opened the note and saw the written words.

Leave bangtan and die. You are dragging them by existing.

Taehyung folded the paperback. Clearing his throat. He forced out a smile. About to sign but she stopped him.

"I don't want your filthy hands touching my things." She whispered. Slowly ripping the page with his face on it, right in front of him. He bit his lips.

"I'll work harder..." He said. Bowing. She scoffed. Crumpling the paper and tossing it to him. Storming off. The paper landed on the floor. In between both his and Yoongi's chair.

Taehyung took a shaky breath in. Clutching the small letter given to him with shaky hands.

He forced out smiles. Trying to be quirky to avoid suspicion.

Yoongi was about to pick up his water bottle on the floor when his hands felt a paper. He frowns. Straightening the paper seeing it was a page from the album. A page of Taehyung to be exact.

He glanced at Taehyung and could immediately see his exhausted face and a forced smile. He shoved the paper into his pocket. Setting in his mind what to do.
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"ARMY! We have to go, see you!!!!!" Namjoon said. All of them waved. Cheering. The other members waving as well. Bowing at the fans as they left the stage.

The boys are in a good mood. They one by one were received a tissue. Wiping off their sweat. Their make up artist calling a member at a time to remove their make up.

The boys bought extra clothes. Washing up at that place since there are places to shower. Hoseok and Jungkook had their make up remove while Jin and Namjoon headed to shower.

Yoongi glanced at Taehyung who seemed a little too quiet. He stood up. Heading over to Jimin.

"I need to talk to you," Yoongi muttered. Jimin nodded. Following along.

"What's wrong?" Jimin asked. Yoongi licked his lips. Taking the crumpled paper from his pocket and giving it to Jimin.

"Why do you have this? You ripped it?" Jimin asked. Looking at the piece of paper.

"Of course I wouldn't, idiot. That's someone's album. I saw the paper on the floor near my chair." Yoongi explained.

"Someone ripped this out?" Jimin asked. Yoongi nodded.

"Why are you giving this to me? Shouldn't we tell our manager?" Jimin asked.

"The event is over. They have zero hope on who could have this came from" Yoongi replied. Jimin nodded.

"You have to talk to him. Asked him about this and asked him if the person had said anything." Yoongi said. Jimin was about to say something but Yoongi left. Jimin glanced at the page from the album.

Folding it into a small rectangle. Placing it in his pocket.
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Double update~
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Meaning of this book

I came across a couple of video of anorexia survivors who went through hardships and managed to find themselves eating even if it's hard for them. After a while, they were no longer praised or nobody cared for what they did.

If you are a survivor, I want to tell you this.

I'm happy for you. For being here with us and not giving up on yourself. If you are still struggling. Know that you can go slow. You can do it at your own pace.

I hope this book encourages you and if there are things that aren't accurate or is a stereotype about people with anorexia. Please tell me so I can update it.

I want this to be as accurate as it can be. Thank you and stay strong 💪 💜