Still With You ?

With Tae and Jimin:

"Ahh, I'm exhausted," Jimin said, holding his hair. "Should we take a break?" Tae asked, removing his gloves. Jimin hummed. "Let's go to the canteen, come on," Tae said, removing his apron. Jimin hummed and got up with a loud sigh.

They both went to the canteen inside the university. After buying snacks, they sat at a table. Tae took out his phone and opened Jungkook's chat. "Have you eaten lunch, Kook? If not, eat soon. Don't skip meals!" Tae messaged Jungkook.

"Is Jungkook getting closer? Is he speaking with you and Hyung?" Jimin asked, munching on his chips. Tae shook his head.

"He always locks himself in the room. He only comes out to eat. And if we talk, he just gives answers. I don't think he's comfortable here. I think he needs some more time," Tae said with a hint of sadness.

"Don't worry, Tae. He'll get used to us soon. Keep talking to him, spend time with him," Jimin assured Tae. Tae nodded and continued eating.

"I think something is bothering him," Tae said suddenly, making Jimin pause. "Huh? What do you mean?" Jimin asked, confused.

"I think something is bothering him. You know what? Today, after I finished the project, I went downstairs to drink water. While going down, I heard whimpers from Kook's room. The door was open, and I heard him saying, 'Ani, don't come, please, I'm sorry.' When I was about to go inside, he jolted awake. You know what he said to himself? 'Why are these nightmares back again?'" Tae said.

Jimin gasped. "Nightmares?" Jimin asked, shocked. "Hmm, that's what I'm confused and shocked about too. I think he's suffering, Jimin-ah," Tae said with concern. "Did you tell this to Hyungie, or did you ask Kookie about this?" Jimin asked with wide eyes.

"Ani, today I came quickly, right? I'll tell Jin Hyungie about this evening," Tae said.

"Tae, don't worry. Let's discuss this with him. Umm, tomorrow is Sunday. Spend time with him, like talking, playing games, etc.," Jimin said. "But I-I'm nervous, Jimin-ah," Tae said.

"What's there to be nervous about, Tae? He's your maknae, your Kookie. He'll only speak if you guys speak with him. If possible, take him out," Jimin said.

Tae nodded. "B-but what if he gets uncomfortable with us? What if he looks at us like strangers? What if he hates us?" Tae finished his sentence. The next moment, Jimin hugged him tightly.

"Why would he hate his Hyungies, Tae? Why would he hate his golden Hyungies? He will never get uncomfortable. He's your maknae, Tae. Your diamond. You always say, right, 'When Kookie comes, I'll do this and that with him. I'll spend all the time with him. I'll pamper him. I'll play with him, and I'll love him a lot. I'll give all my love and care to my little bunny.' Just do it, bro. He'll surely love your company," Jimin said, rubbing Tae's back.

Tae just nodded, feeling good after hearing Jimin's comforting words.

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With the Hyung Line (it's not an office but somewhere else):

"So, any updates?" Yoongi asked the working team. "Not yet, Boss. We'll find it soon," a worker said, bowing. Yoongi hummed. "Make it fast," he said and left. He went to a cabin. The place was high-tech, filled with workers working on computers with green screens. They looked like hackers.

Yoongi entered the cabin with a coffee bottle and gave it to Jin, who was sitting like a boss in a boss chair with a big screen in front of him. "Here, Hyung," Yoongi handed the coffee to Jin, who took it and continued working. He checked some documents along with Yoongi. Their faces were serious.