Buttons {BTSxReader}

Chapter Twenty-Two

You couldn't even bring yourself to say that wretched word.

Wedding.

The word made you sick to your stomach.

It seemed as though Taehyung took instant notice of your emotions, his body moving towards your own.

"I-I won't let him hurt you."

Those words were enough to cause your head to snap up, shock written over you expression.

Was he being serious? This was the man who swore he'd stay out of it. He vowed never to betray his brother and yet...here he was, making promises that you didn't know he could keep.

"Taehyung, I don't-"

"I have been afraid of my brother for too long." He interrupted, hands gripping yours. "I thought he loved you. I thought he wanted the best for you...but now...after everything he's done, I can see how much he's been hurting you. You deserve to be happy...and you can't be happy in this place."

Your eyes softened on the man, head nodding in agreement.

"So what do you suggest we do?" You asked. "He won't let me leave...I think we both know that much."

Taehyung took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving yours as he grabbed your uninjured hand.

"I'm getting you out of here."

You didn't even get the chance to question him as he pulled you towards the bedroom door, opening it quietly and pulling you towards the staircase.

"What are you doing?" You whispered. "They'll see us."

Taehyung shook his head.

"They are resting." He explained. "Jimin's power is weakening. You don't love him and it's literally killing him."

Your eyes grew slightly bigger at the explanation, mind fully processing the information as the two of you reached the bottom of the staircase.

You tip-toed against the hardwood floors, hand interlocked with Taehyung's as he pulled you into the living room and towards the familiar door.

"It's locked." You stated. "I tried earlier, but-"

Taehyung smiled as he pulled the small door open.

"It was only locked for you." He said. "I can come and go as I please, remember?"

Relief washed over you as you fell to your knees, arms wrapping around the blond man that you were proud to call friend.

Taehyung was taken aback by your sudden show of affection, but that didn't stop him from wrapping you in his own embrace, nose burying in your hair as he held you so delicately.

"Sweetheart?"

Both of your bodies stiffened up as Jimin's tired voice floated down the stairs, alerting both of you to the eminent danger.

You pulled away from the blond man, hands motioning towards the tunnel.

"Let's go."

You crawled into the little space, brows furrowing as Taehyung remained completely still.

"Y/n!"

You jumped as Jimin's voice began to sound frantic, eyes pleading with the man before you as you grabbed his hand.

"Come on." You said. "He'll hurt you again."

Taehyung shook his head, a soft smile forming on his features.