Previously on Pricked:
"Dinner is finally finished and the couple managed to make a good dinner, since Jin was helping them through the phone.
Now all of them are eating, Jimin talking about some random stuff, making the other's laugh at the funny story that happened a while ago at his work place. The blonde male was talking so much but none of them minded, Yoongi listening to him dreamily, his gummy smile on his face, Jungkook watching his Hyung laugh at his own story, making him laugh in result and Jimin's mother feeling happy about her son being all lively and happy.
After he had visited her a while ago, she was really worried about her son, talking to him on the phone a few times to check if he was alright.
But now, seeing him eat again, babbling excited about random things, makes her happy.
She can finally recognized the boy she raised up.
The boy who used to be the sunshine to everyone. He is finally shining again."
- 2 months later -
Panic is making its place into Hoseoks body, his hands starting to shake slightly and his heart beating extremely fast.
‚No no no. You can't take Tae away from me.'
The apartment is so small it won't even take 5 minutes to find him.
Hoseok is puzzled, he can't move, he is frozen in his body in his thoughts. That's it. It's over now. All of his efforts were in vain. Everything is just falling apart, right in front of his eyes.
He wants to stop them, he wants to protect Tae but it is too late.
„Stop!" One of the men screams, followed by some stuff falling to the ground, „Stop!"
It took Hoseok another few seconds to wake up from his trance, finally realizing what's happing right now.
The first thing his body tells him to do is to hit the man, who is standing a few feet away from him. That was his first reaction, probably not the smartest one, but maybe he and Tae could fight against them, probably making them unconscious and then run away.
It would be a good idea, if it worked.
„Hyung!" It's Tae. Everything happened so fast, Hoseok felt a hard punch in his face, before falling down to the ground, his head hitting it hard. He felt like being unconscious for a second, his vision went blurred.
„Hyung!" Taehyung screams as loud as he can, making Hoseok open his eyes immediately.
His glance meets Tae's. As if the time stopped, suddenly everything around him is blurred, he just sees Taeyhung.
The younger one is crying, he screams and tries to free himself out of the strong grip of the policeman. He is fighting so hard against it, while Hoseok is just lying on the ground almost getting unconscious.
And then everything gets clear, the voices, his vision.
„Kim Taehyung you are under arrest for several murders. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."
Suddenly someone pulls Hoseok on his feet, making him stumble.
„Jung Hoseok you are under arrest for aiding, You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."
- trampled flower: chapter twenty nine "unknown visitors"
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„Hyung, what are we doing today?" The younger says, sighing out of boredom. Yoongi can already imagine the face he makes, even if they are just phoning.
„I don't know, suggest something." The older chuckles, taking a sip of his coffee and accidentally burning his tongue, making him cuss under his breath. His legs are resting on the table in front of him, his body just thrown on the couch. He's so tired he feels like falling asleep, caused by a long sleepless night, him working on some new songs. But he promised Jimin to hang out this night, since they haven't seen each other for almost a week and Jimin is free this night.
„Hm..how about going to the movies? Or get some food somewhere?" Jimin responds after a short break.
„I'm up to everything you want. Let's decide when we meet okay?"
Waiting for a response, Yoongi turns on the tv, searching for something to watch.
„Okay Hyung!" The younger male says, „What are you doing right now?"
„I'm watching tv, or moreover searching for something to-"
Yoongi's heart skips a beat.
A news channel's report makes him cut off his sentence, as if someone took his voice away from him.
„Yesterday evening in Naksan city, the police finally arrested the suspected serial murderer Kim T. and his-"
„Hyung? Are you still there?" Jimin asks confused and a little bit worried, but Yoongi is too shocked right now.
„Hyung-?"
„I'm coming to your place, wait for me." The older responds before hanging up, leaving the apartment as fast as he can.
„Hyung, what's wrong-"
Before Jimin can finish his sentence, Yoongi rushes into his apartment, „Babe please don't freak out now, just listen to me."
The younger frowns, worry and panic slowly making him nervous. He just don't get why Yoongi suddenly acts like that but he nods anyways.
„Get a bag, pack some stuff" The older says, „because we are heading to Naksan City tonight, okay?"
Jimin frowns, not really understanding the sudden decision. „But Naksan City-"
Then it clicked. Tae. That's were Tae is.
„Hyung.. Did they.. did they found him?"
Yoongi puts his hands on Jimin's shoulders, looking him straight in the eyes while nodding.
And suddenly Jimin's heart stopped beating for a second, everything around him seems to freeze. He is confused, overwhelmed, shocked and somehow relieved. Finally after such a long time they found him. He is back. Tae is back. And he is alive.
Yes Jimin is relieved. But it's bad. They found him. The police found Tae and he is the main suspect. And that's the Most terrifying thing about this whole mess.
Jimin knows they have to hurry up and get Taehyung out of this.
„Are you okay?" The older ask concerned, after watching Jimin falling into some kind of trance.
„Yes." The younger responds, „I have to call Jungkook."
After calling Jungkook to get to their apartment, they decide to pack a few things for their short stay in Naksan City. Maybe it won't be that short, who knows.
Jimin's mind is constantly with Taehyung. How is he? Where was he the whole time? Where did he live? How did he hide for so long? Is he okay? Is he scared?
Did he really kill them?
His mind is full, full of questions but no answers. It's worrying the shit out of him, his head is dizzy and his knees slightly shaking but he tries to act like he is okay, he tries to hide his feelings and his worry. Even through this well built facade, Yoongi is able to comprehend what's happing inside of his boyfriend. They know each other so long, Jimin can't hide his true emotions, not in front of Yoongi.
They also informed Jin and Namjoon, deciding to meet them at the airport, where they booked the tickets to Naksan.
The flight to Naksan felt endless for Jimin and his friends, the fear of what will happen when they arrive is huge, it's consuming. Jimin is nervous, his heart beating fast at the thought of finally meeting his best friend. He missed him so much, the thought of him being alone this whole time, makes his heart ache, his body filling up with guilt and sadness. He can't imagine how Taehyung must have felt the past months.
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Jimin turns around to look at Jungkook in the back of the car of the uber that drives them to the police station where Taehyung is under arrest. The younger boy is looking outside of the window, probably feeling even more nervous than Jimin himself. The past few months were hard for the younger, he had a hard time forgiving himself, struggling with the guilt he felt.
„We will arrive soon", Yoongi breaks the silence.
Jimin nods, not being able to say something, his chest feeling heavy, as if someone is pushing him down.
It's been such a long time, not hearing from Taehyung made everyone worry even more. What had happened? How did it come so far?
When did they fail saving their best friend?
When did he lose his way? When did they lose him?
So many questions, questions that may stay unanswered.
Yoongi notices the nervousness of his lover, reaching for his hand to place it on top of Jimins, squeezing it slightly, „It will all be alright."
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Let's finish this book! Hopefully you will like it~