CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, FLUFF, ANGST, & LITTLE SPACE
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Yumin pushed herself up on her knees, gripping the back of the couch as she watched Kiana and Yoongi exit the apartment with wide, teary eyes. A sob collected in the back of her throat as the door clicked shut, her nails anxiously digging into the soft fabric of the couch. Her head swung around, eyes red and glossy as she stared at Jungkook. "I can't let them leave. I can't let them go home alone." Yumin pushed herself off the couch, her foot immediately giving out on her as she stumbled forward. Jungkook reached out, wrapping his arms protectively around the brunette's waist and pulling her back against his chest.
"Angel, stop," he murmured. "They'll be fine."
Yumin wiggled irritably in his grasp, forcing the redhead to wrap his limbs tighter around her smaller form, holding her in place against him. A whine escaped her lips as her struggling ceased, head flopping back against his chest as tears continued to slip over her rosy cheeks. Jungkook adjusted himself below her, turning Yumin comfortably on his chest as she cuddled closer to him, her shoulders shaking as she cried quietly. He felt an overwhelming urge to make the brunette smile, to make her eyes light up. He wanted her tears to dry and for her to stop worrying, but he knew it would take a lot to make her feel better.
Taehyung and Jimin stepped into the living room from the hall, their faces pale, eyelids droopy as they sat down on the floor in front of the cuddling pair. Taehyung pulled Yumin's pink bunny from behind his back, gently nudging the brunette's shoulder to get her attention. Her eyes fluttered open, narrowing at the small stuffy as she hesitantly reached out and wrapped her fingers around its paw. Taehyung tilted the bunny forward, urging Yumin to take it. She pulled the stuffy against her, holding it tightly as an embarrassed blush flared up along her cheeks.
"You okay, angel?" Taehyung mumbled, drawing his finger lightly along her jaw. Yumin remained quiet, staring blankly down at the floor as her fingers absently grazed over the back of the stuffy. The blonde sighed, pulling back and staring over at Jimin. The brunet held eye contact for a few moments before looking up at Jungkook, the maknae sighing exhaustedly.
"Go into one of the bedrooms. I'll text you."
Jimin and Taehyung nodded, awkwardly pushing themselves to their feet and padding out of the living room. Yeontan padded after his owner happily, head held high as his tongue lolled out the side of his mouth. Jungkook watched the three of them disappear down the hallway before pushing himself up into a more comfortable position, his back against the bend in the couch. Yumin sniffled in his arms, causing Jungkook's heart to seize up, beating quickly in his chest. "Hey," he mumbled, pushing Yumin up to face him. The brunette held her stuffy close to her chest, gaze locked on his lap as tears blurred her vision. Jungkook cupped her cheek in his palm, pressing his lips against her forehead and dragging her attention back up to him.
"I'm scared, Koo," she murmured, eyes wide and helpless. Jungkook slid his arms around Yumin's waist, pulling her closer to him. She kept her feet tucked against her thighs, absently flexing her foot back and forth. The brunette stared at him with tears rolling down her face, her nails working anxiously at the fur of her stuffy.
"I know you are, angel. I know. But, I have an idea."
"An idea?" Yumin's eyes brightened a fraction and it made Jungkook's heart soar. He smiled down at the small girl, pressing another kiss against her nose.
"Yep. But, I need to know if you like it first."
"Oh-Okay."
Jungkook brushed a stray strand of hair behind Yumin's ear, continuing to press gentle kisses along her cheekbone. The little's face flushed a deep red, her eyes flicking down to her lap as a small smile tugged at her lips. Jungkook chuckled, folding Yumin's small, tanned hands in his larger ones, leaning closer to her and letting the brunette cuddle up against his neck and chest. He sighed nervously, wrapping his arms around her waist and holding her tightly.
"Jiminie, Tae, and Yoongi hyung want us to move up to our group house in Seoul; one of our...friends...is coming home in a few months-"
"Another one?" Yumin mumbled, and Jungkook laughed.
"Yeah. Seokjinie. He's really nice; I bet he'd love you, angel."
Yumin's face darkened with her blush as she smiled listlessly, discarding her bunny and wrapping her arms around Jungkook's shoulders. The redhead rested his chin atop her head, drawing imaginary circles against the small of her back.
"What do you think about moving to Seoul with us? W-With me?"
Yumin sat quietly for a few moments, her nails numbly scratching at the nape of his neck. She sniffled quietly, eyeing the redhead with pursed lips. Jungkook smiled softly down at her, desperately hoping that the brunette would agree to move to Seoul with him and the others. If she said no...
"What about Kiana? We can't leave her here; Yura might be after her," Yumin whimpered, her eyes widening almost pleadingly as she fisted the front of Jungkook's shirt in her hands.
"We can move her out to Seoul with us; we have a lot of homes up there, angel. We're not going to leave her out here if she's in danger."
Yumin tackled Jungkook back against the couch, peppering his face with euphoric kisses as a toothy grin spread out across her small face. Jungkook chuckled aloud, wrapping his limbs around the brunette gently with a smile. She nuzzled against his chest with a sigh, Jungkook's heart beating rapidly in his chest as he tilted his head back. "So, is that a yes, angel?"
"Yes."
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IMESSAGE CHAT
𝐘𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬🥴
JUNGKOOK
My charms are the most powerful weapons in all
of Korea😁
FREYA
Sir, this is a McDonald's drive-thru...?
KIANA
I'M MOVING TO SEOUL!!!
FREYA
Wait...HUH!?
JIMIN
So you agreed?
JIMIN
You're moving to Seoul with us?
FREYA
SIR?
YOONGI
I convinced Kiana to move with us to Seoul.
YOONGI
We need to get as far away from Yura as possible.
JIMIN
I swear if I see him again, I'm beating his ass
JIMIN
He hurt my angel and my Koo
TAEHYUNG
*Our
JUNGKOOK
EXCUSE YOU, QUEERS!!?
KIANA
I-
FREYA
💀
YOONGI
Sorry, baby boy
YOONGI
What were you saying?
FREYA
Baby boy🥴
JUNGKOOK
💀
JUNGKOOK
As I was SAYING, I'm the best charmer in Korea
TAEHYUNG
Did you convince Yumin to come with us?
JUNGKOOK
Yes I did🥰
JUNGKOOK
She really wants to see Seokjin hyung
JUNGKOOK
She already called him
Seokjinie🥺
JIMIN
My hearteu😌
KIANA
Y'all are whipped for Yumin
YOONGI
🤷🏻♂️
TAEHYUNG
Is it bad that I kinda want to mark her up right now?
KIANA
Take advantage of little Yumin, I DARE you🔪
FREYA
Yumin's in little space?🥺
JUNGKOOK
She's been in little space ever since she got off the phone with
her mom
YOONGI
Freya😑
FREYA
I HAD TO TELL HER!!
FREYA
I knew Yumin would be too scared to tell her herself, so I saved
her the trouble
FREYA
She's not mad at me, is she?🥺
JUNGKOOK
Not anymore
JUNGKOOK
She's thankful you got it out of the way when you did
FREYA
Eonni - 1
Annoying boyfriends - 0
JIMIN
Why?🤧
FREYA
Because she loves me more than you four
FREYA
Simple facts, sweetheart🤷🏿♀️
TAEHYUNG
I'm sure she loves us😊
JIMIN
Except for the time she completely friend-zoned you
and Jungkook
JUNGKOOK
💀
TAEHYUNG
Jungkook, are you still with her?
JUNGKOOK
No. She went to her room to stream Eight and Daechwita
YOONGI
That's my angel😌
TAEHYUNG
*OUR
JIMIN
Angel?
JIMIN
Angel, can you reply, please?
TAEHYUNG
Yumin, if you reply and pause your streaming sesh,
I'll give you one of my hoodies.
TAEHYUNG
The really big one
YUMIN
🤲🏽 Gimme
FREYA
Ahh, I miss my little sister😭
YUMIN
I'm not talking to you😤
FREYA
I-💀
FREYA
Jungkook, I thought you said that she was thankful
that I told her mom!!!?
JUNGKOOK
Yumin, are you cranky?
YUMIN
😒
YOONGI
What's the matter, baby girl?
KIANA
You want me to come back and stay with you, Yumi?
YUMIN
No. You don't have too
YUMIN
I'm just tired
TAEHYUNG
Come cuddle, angel
TAEHYUNG
I'll give you my hoodie :)
YUMIN
:)
JIMIN
Cute🥰
JIMIN
We'll be home in a couple of hours...
YUMIN
WHAT!?
YOONGI
Jimin, why are you leaving the apartment?
JUNGKOOK
We need groceries
JUNGKOOK
We'll be fine, don't worry.
YUMIN
Kookie🥺
JUNGKOOK
We'll be fine, angel
JUNGKOOK
Promise🤞🏻
KIANA
If anything happens, I'm just a text away
YOONGI
So am I
FREYA
I'll be long-distance support😊
YUMIN
Okay
YUMIN
Thanks, guys
YUMIN
Thanks a lot🥺
FREYA
💗
YOONGI
💗
KIANA
<3
JIMIN
💗
JUNGKOOK
💗
YUMIN
💗
TAEHYUNG
💗 :)
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Tears rolled down my face as I clutched Yeontan close to my chest, the Pomeranian whimpering and offering gentle licks along my collarbone. I sniffled, padding up to Taehyung's bedroom and pushing the door open. My eyes scanned around the room, finding the blonde rifling through his closest until he pulled out his oversized grey hoodie, happily grinning down at it. Another sniffle escaped me, startling Taehyung as he turned around and scanned over me with wide eyes.
"Angel." Taehyung opened his arms, inviting me in for a comforting hug. I stumbled forward, placing Yeontan gently on the edge of the bed and wrapping my arms around his neck, tightly. Taehyung held me against him, his lips gently trailing along my exposed collar and up my neck.
"What's the matter, baby?"
I shook my head, curling up closer to Taehyung with my lips sealed tight. I wasn't trying to hide my feelings from him, I just didn't know what was wrong with me. Overwhelming senses of loss, dread, and emptiness coursed through my trembling body, making me feel broken and disheveled. Taehyung held me quietly, continuing the press gentle kisses against my neck that made the heat rush to my cheeks.
"Angel, why won't you tell me what's wrong?"
"I d-don't know what's wr-wrong. I don't f-feel good."
"Are you in pain?" Taehyung pulled back, his eyes wide as he gripped my hips, eyes nervously scanning over my face. A quiet sob escaped my throat as I realized how foreign I was to his and the other's intimacy; the way they held me, the way they looked at me, the way they spoke to me and made sure I was always okay was so fucking foreign to me that it made my heart seize up and my insides knot. I didn't know how to react; for months I'd been wearing a mask and not realizing it, hiding how scared I was at the impact Taehyung, Jimin, Jungkook, and Yoongi had made in my lives in such a short period of time. I took a step back from Taehyung, his hands gently releasing their hold on me as I backed towards the door.
What're you doing? I thought nervously, tears blurring my vision. You don't know these people; you don't know him. Yura said no one will love you like he did...what if he's ri-
"Yumin," Taehyung breathed, stepping towards me. I felt tears cascade down my face like a waterfall, soaking the collar of my grey t-shirt. My body felt completely numb, trembling as I tried to force down all my doubts, fears, and insecurities, staring up at Taehyung's soft, worrisome brown eyes.
"Tae," I whimpered, my vision growing fuzzy. I could barely focus on Taehyung's blurry form as he rushed towards me, wrapping his arms securely around my waist. His lips crashed against mine and I whimpered against them, my tears making our lips salty. Taehyung kissed me slowly, his fingers gripping at the back of my shirt as he drew my shaking form closer against his chest. My hands reached up, threading through his hair to pull his closer. I felt my mind grow foggy, the feeling of being wanted and cared for so tenderly making my stomach blossom with long-forgotten feelings. Slowly, one of Taehyung's hands reached up, his thumb gently pressing against the side of my neck as he deepened the kiss. I mewled against his lips, feeling warm and so fucking safe up against him.
The way Yura put his hands on me, the way his fingers tightly gripped at the front of my throat, how there was no emotion, no love, attached to any one of his kisses, never made my stomach swarm with butterflies. It always made me feel sick and anxious, my body helplessly begging to be released. But, with Taehyung's hand against my neck, his fingers gently brushing over my jaw as he held me protectively against him, I felt safe and loved and wanted and I never wanted him to let go of me. Slowly, the blonde pulled our mouths apart, nuzzling his head against my neck.
"Angel," he murmured softly, pressing a kiss against the side of my neck. I wrapped my arms tightly around Taehyung's waist, wanting to stay in his arms forever. Sniffling, I shut my eyes, my body slowly growing calmer as the blonde rubbed gentle circles against my back. "I got you, baby. I'm not going anywhere, I promise."
"I d-don't want you to let go," I mumbled, feeling a few stray tears trickle down my flushed face.
"I'm not going too, angel."
I nodded slowly, feeling my body go slack as Taehyung hooked his arms beneath my rear, picking me up and carrying me to his bed. He sat back against the headboard, loosening his hold on me to let me slide down against the mattress, shakily curling up against his side and clinging to him. Taehyung pressed a kiss against the top of my head, resting against me with his arms circling my waist. "What's the matter with you, angel? What's gotten you so shaken up?"
"I-I'm scared," I murmured, hiding my face away in the crook of Taehyung's neck.
"Scared of what?"
"That Yura's going to come back and hurt you. That-That I'm going to get hurt all over again. Th-That you-you don't actually care about me."
Taehyung stiffened beside me, sitting up and looking down at me. I stared up at him with red, teary eyes, my cheeks flushed nervously as I began to feel smaller under the blonde's gaze. Slowly, Taehyung threaded his fingers through mine, leaning closer under his forehead rested against mine. "I love you, angel. Don't let anything make you think otherwise. I'd never hurt you."
I sighed heavily, releasing Taehyung's hand and slipping my arms around his shoulders, pulling him closer. Burying my head in the crook of the blonde's neck, I let his words seep into my brain, letting my eyes flutter closed, my heartbeat loud in my chest. "I l-love you, too, Tae. I'm just so sc-scared that things are going to end up the same way they did with Y-Yur..." I groaned, hating the way Yura's name stuck in the back of my throat. "Him."
Taehyung nodded, his lips gently brushing against my temple. "I'm never going to do something like that to you; to anyone. And you wanna know why?"
Something about Taehyung's unbothered yet protective tone made a chill run up my spine, forcing me to curl closer to him.
"Wh-Why?"
Taehyung hooked a finger under my chin, forcing me to look up at him. With his lip caught between his teeth, the blonde blinked leisurely down at my small, shivering form, his arm tucked comfortably against my back. He leaned down, his forehead resting against mine, our lips brushing as he huskily breathed, "Because I care for what's mine."
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