We were both breaking, Taehyung, but you had passed the translucent point of utter destruction as the slow days and seconds brushed past our numb faces. I thought I was still strong enough to catch you, but every time you fell I found myself tripping over the small bits of shattered hope. You didn't come to school anymore. You didn't let anyone into the child's home to visit you. You didn't let anyone catch you.
Summer vacation was nearing and I had a plan.