MY REDEMPTION •KTH FF•

22

"What are you doing?" you managed to ask, your voice still frail from the earlier struggle for breath.

"I can't afford anything happening to you," he replied, his voice laced with a mix of concern and determination. "I'm taking you to the hospital."

You were baffled by his sudden sense of responsibility. As you arrived at the hospital, Taehyung made sure you were immediately attended to by medical professionals. He stayed by your side, anxiously awaiting news of your condition.

The doctor examined you thoroughly and ultimately gave you a clean bill of health. However, he warned you to be cautious as the situation could have been quite serious.

Fury flickered in Taehyung's eyes as he thanked the doctor, his voice stern and unwavering. He wanted to ensure that nothing like this happened to you again. He grabbed your hand and pulled you out of the hospital.

Once back in the car, he trapped you within his strong embrace, pinning you against the backrest of the seat. You could sense the immense frustration radiating from him. A mix of emotions played across his face, but the anger radiating from his eyes was palpable.

He spoke through gritted teeth, his voice laced with concern and a touch of reproach. "Why didn't you tell me?" he snarled. "What would have happened if I hadn't come in time?"

Fearful yet emboldened, you met his gaze. "I... I thought you wouldn't care," you stammered, unable to conceal the vulnerability in your voice.

Without warning, he engulfed you in a tight embrace, his heartbeat rapid against your chest. His hold was powerful yet tender, and you couldn't help but instinctively hug him back.

He held onto you as if his life depended on it. Despite the lingering fear, you couldn't help but feel the rapid beating of his heart against your chest, proof that his bravado wasn't just an act. In his own flawed way, Taehyung was showing you a side of him that you had never witnessed before.

His grip was almost desperate. It was as if he was trying to shield you from any possible harm, to keep you cocooned in his protective embrace. The fear of losing you was a thought too unbearable to even consider.

In that moment, Taehyung made a silent promise to himself. He vowed that he would always be there for you, no matter what. He would stand between you and any danger that dared to come your way. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks - he cared about you more than he had ever let himself admit.

As he held you close, his mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. It was only then, in the midst of his fear and panic, that he realized the truth. He had fallen in love with you, deeply and irrevocably. 

For the first time, Taehyung understood the depths of his feelings for you. And as he held you in his arms, he knew that he would do anything to keep you safe, to protect you from the dangers of the world.

You, on the other hand, could feel your heart racing in response to Taehyung's unexpected display of emotion. The tenderness in his touch, the sincerity in his actions, it was all so foreign yet strangely comforting.

For the first time, you felt truly seen and cared for by him. The walls you had built around your heart began to crumble, allowing yourself to lean into his warmth. You found yourself tightening your grip on him, seeking comfort in his warmth.

It was a paradoxical feeling, to be in the embrace of the person who had caused you so much pain yet now seemed so desperate to protect you.

You tightened your grip around him, burying your face in the crook of his neck, savoring the closeness and the unspoken assurance of his presence. In that moment, words seemed unnecessary as your hearts beat in sync, the shared emotions weaving a silent bond between you both.