P l e a s e . . . [ Taekook - Self-Harm AU ] ??

[ Chapter 8: Baekhyun ]

"...Sorry-"

"Shhh... Don't be. It's okay, Jungkook." Taehyung caressed Jungkook's cheek, making Jungkook look up at him. "You don't have to apologize for anything."

"B-But I've been dragging you into my problems-"

"I'm fine with that. I'd rather know and be able to help you through them than let you deal with it yourself-"

"I don't want you getting hurt in the end though..."

Taehyung moved a little closer to Jungkook, letting his hands rest on Jungkook's shoulders. "I'm not necessarily lead the battle... but I'll join it. I'll fight beside you." Jungkook stayed silent, nibbling on his bottom lip as he looked down at his lap. Taehyung gently lifted his face up, making eye contact with Jungkook.

"...Thank you, hyung..." Jungkook whispered. Taehyung held his arms out and let his legs unfold from his crisscross position, holding his arms out in suggestion for a hug. Jungkook slowly moved to sit between Taehyung's legs, his own wrapping around Taehyung's body. He wrapped his arms around him while his head rested on Taehyung's shoulder. "Thank you..."

"Anything for you..." Taehyung whispered, pecking Junkook's head. Jungkook closed his eyes, resting against the boy in front of him. He felt Taehyung's slim hands rub against his back in circles, calming him down completely. "You're never alone, Jungkook. I'm always going to be here if you need help or need someone to talk to, okay?" Taehyung moved back a little to look at Jungkook, smiling down at him.

"O...Okay... Th-Thank you, Taehyungie..." Jungkook whispered, staring up at Taehyung. Taehyung simply stared at Jungkook, letting the boy's head fall back into his neck. One of his hands played with Jungkook's hair as the other rubbed his back.

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The next day, school rolled around and Taehyung and Jungkook were walking there together. Hand in hand. Side by side. Jungkook was staring down at his feet, while Taehyung kept his head up. The two walked into school, just like the way they did this morning before separating to go to their lockers. Jungkook sighed nervously, getting what he needed and putting whatever he didn't need into his locker. He flinched when he felt someone tap his shoulder, nervously looking over to see Taehyung. He relaxed and let out a sigh of relief, closing his locker and turning to look at Taehyung.

"Sorry for startling you." Taehyung mumbled, smiling sweetly at Jungkook.

"It's fine." Jungkook smiled back and let Taehyung wrap his arm around him.

"If you say so." Taehyung paused for a moment and looked down at his shoes. "Classes are gonna be boring, aren't they?" he mumbled. "Well, more than usual today."

"Feels like it. Classes haven't even started and I already want to leave." Jungkook laughed looking up at Taehyung. He looked away when he felt someone grab his arm and harshly tug him away from Taehyung. He winced at the tight grip, looking up at whoever it was.

Baekyun.

It's always Baekhyun.

"What the hell, Jungkook!? Didn't I tell you I didn't want you being around that useless dumbass?" Baekhyun yelled leaning closer into Jungkook's face. Jungkook whimpered, listening to Baekhyun continue to yell and scream at him, insults thrown at him, and Baekhyun grabbing Jungkook harshly by his shoulders to shake him a bit. That all stopped when Baekhyun suddenly fell, Taehyung coming into his view. He assumed Baekhyun was punched because he was holding his cheek.

"Can't he have other friends and spend time with them?" Taehyung asked Baekhyun. "You're being so childish. He isn't an object or some toy. He isn't necessarily yours either."

"You don't know anything about us-"

"I know enough to know that you're not good for Jungkook at all. You don't deserve such a soul like his. He is way too good for you." Taehyung sternly spoke.

"Shut up! We aren't any of your business!" Baekhyun yelled, standing up. People were circled around them by now.

"I know. But am I gonna be like everyone else? Too much of a coward to say or do anything about it? Is that what a friend is expected to be?" Taehyung huffed.

"H-Hyung-" Jungkook whispered, but Taehyung talked over him.

"Besides, Baekhyun... You need to realize that Jungkook isn't going to like you if you keep treating him like that. At this rate, you've lost all chances of it. Be a man and fucking face reality instead of being a whiney little shit, throwing a five-year-old fit because nothing went the way you wanted it to go." Taehyung grumbled, watching Baekhyun move closer to him.

"You don't know what he wants! He hasn't done anything to stop me!" Baekhyun yelled, shoving Taehyung into the lockers and grabbing him by the collar of his shirt.

"Because he's scared of you, Baekhyun. A boyfriend isn't supposed to be scary to their lover." Taehyung grabbed Baekhyun's arm, shoving it away harshly. "He's tried to break up with you, but you refused to give what Jungkook wants for once. So, I'll give you two choices."

"I don't need any of your dumb choices!-"

"Either break up with Jungkook and leave him alone, or change your stuck-up, selfish attitude." Taehyung crossed his arms. "What'll it be?" He gave Baekhyun a good while to answer. Instead of answering, Baekhyun shoved Taehyung to the floor and pinned him there, punching him wherever he could. Everyone around them started backing up, perhaps some leaving. Jungkook felt his blood boil when Baekhyun started attacking at Taehyung. So... he did something about it.

Jungkook grabbed Baekhyun by the shoulders, harshly yanking him off of Taehyung. He slammed Baekhyun to the lockers, grabbing his hair and bashing his head into it. Baekhyun tried to do something, grab something. He only gripped onto Jungkook's arms that refused to budge. Jungkook could only hear grunts and groans from Baekhyun. "I'm sick of this shit! I'm sick-... Sick of you!" he yelled with tears of anger running down his cheeks, smashing Baekhyun's head into the locker one last time before letting Baekhyun fall to the floor. Baekhyun held his head in his hands, feeling lightheaded. His head ached and throbbed in pain. That's.. when a teacher came over to check out what the commotion was.

"What's going on!?" The teacher slipped past everyone, gasping at the sight of Baekhyun on the floor and holding his head. "Are you okay?"

"N-No... no... They h-hurt me..." Baekhyun mumbled, struggling to breathe or even talk clearly.

"You two!" The teachers glared at Taehyung and Jungkook. "Office. Now."

Chapter 8 End...