Confessions of the Past

Chapter Seventeen

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It's time to find out the truth. The truth about everything that has been hidden from you. And maybe, the best people to tell you that are the very people who knew your grandfather before you did.

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With a gasp, you sat up from the bed that you were laying on. You drew your knees to your chest as you remembered the fear that bubbled in your chest and the amber flames that claimed your home. Thick sobs escaped from your lips and the door burst open.

"(y/n)..." Jin placed the tray of food down and rushed to your side, wrapping his arms around you as you sobbed into his chest.

"Shh, it's okay, my love." He whispered as he stroked the back of your head, hushing you softly. The other 6 boys stood by the doorway, broken as they watched Jin comfort you.

"Tell me it's not true." You cried.

"I'm sorry." Was all Jin could say. So it really did happen, it wasn't a nightmare. You cried out for your grandfather, apologising to him for letting that happen to your precious home. After all, he always boasted that he built it himself.

"I'm sorry we couldn't protect it." Jin kissed the top of your head.

"No. It's my fault. It's all my fault that this happened." You shook your head. Of course, you were not unreasonable, you knew you couldn't blame the boys when you were the one that sent them away and asked to be alone. The only person you could blame was yourself. You only hoped they got the people that did this to you.

"Yoongi, Namjoon, Hoseok, Kookie..." You looked up at him, not yet realising that the 4 were standing there.

"We're right here, angel. We're okay, nothing happened to us." Jungkook sat beside you, cooing softly. He cupped your cheeks, wiping your tears away with his thumbs.

"There's something else I need to tell you all." You looked up at all of them.

"You can tell us later. You should rest more, it's been a long day." Jin tucked a lock of hair behind your ear.

"No... I need you all to know." Your lip quivered.

"Okay. But have a bath and some food first. Then we'll talk." Jungkook kissed your knuckles. You nodded your head and the boys left you to your privacy. Digging through your bags, you found some clothes and a towel. You headed into Jin's bathroom to take a bath.

"You're done." Jin smiled softly as he saw you descend down the stairs. You nodded your head, keeping your head lowered. Jimin led you to sit down.

"Here. Careful, it's hot." Yoongi placed the bowl of soup and rice in front of you. Picking up your spoon, you slowly dug in. Even if the food was good, you didn't have the appetite. Your stomach churned.

"Boys, whatever she tells us, whatever reaction. Let's try to keep it in and hear her out, alright?" Namjoon said.

"She's already broken enough." Hoseok looked at you sadly.

"I can't even imagine what she is going through right now. Poor mate, she doesn't deserve all this pain and suffering. But you're right hyung, we will keep our emotions to a minimum. She doesn't need more things to worry about for now when she's clearly shaken up." Taehyung nodded his head. The rest nodded as well.

"I'm done." You said softly. While the boys cleared up, you went upstairs to get what you need and came back down.

"Sorry, just let me take a breath." You said shakily.

"Take your time, baby. Breathe." Namjoon held your hand, squeezing it gently. You took a deep breath and nodded your head, reaching into the manila envelope you had with you.