Ch.50
Today you were awakened by a flood of texts. They all came from Taehyung who wanted you to come over to his house after school. School was going to start in about two hours. He woke you up before your alarm clock. You sluggishly replied that you would. It'll give the two of you some privacy and you'll get to tell him all the progress you've gotten. Nothing seemed to work with Yoongi, but you believe you got Seokjin to think about it. Maybe the slightest bit with Yoongi. It's hard to tell when he's like that. Namjoon protectively told you that he'd have a talk with Yoongi. It wasn't necessary, but he was set on talking to his hyung about it.
It'll be embarrassing at school today. And it was. Yoongi purposely didn't look you in the eye at all. Seokjin sat on the opposite side of Yoongi, not expecting him to show up for lunch. He thought Yoongi would run to the bathroom again. That wasn't the case since Yoongi felt it was Seokjin who should have been gone. The eldest isn't a part of the gang to him. Lunch and after school was awkward. Jungkook and Jimin didn't say much the whole day. Namjoon tried to ease down the tension and avoid the topic of the fight. Hoseok made himself act cheerier and happier than usual to influence his other members. That must be tiring to ignore your feelings for the sake of other's.
Taehyung didn't talk to you at school. He did keep giving you secret glances though and smiled when you looked back at him. When school ended, Yoongi didn't speak a word to the other members. He was walking over to the warehouse. Where else? Jungkook and Jimin frowned, looking at the blue hair and then at the rest. They made the decision to follow Yoongi while Seokjin didn't care. He was going to drive Namjoon and Hoseok home. He offered the same to you and Taehyung. Seokjin didn't keep eye contact with you for that long. Though his offer was kind, Taehyung declined for you. The elder members didn't think much of it and left.
From there, Taehyung told you to just follow him home. He didn't talk to you about the third years during the walk. He only went on about his day and you listened. Bringing up the older boys will be for later. For now, you'll listen to Taehyung retelling the moment he told Mr. Pyo that he was Pyo Taehyung. That made the math teacher boil, but he didn't say a word. He let the silver haired boy goof off in his class. All his jokes were calmer today and he didn't disrupt as much. Even students kept turning around to see if he'd make another joke. Jungkook gave you a worried glance and you wanted to tell him that you'd fix it. That's what you hope for at least.
Taehyung then told you to stay outside of his house. He had to do something really quick and then he would bring you in. Awkwardly agreeing, he ran inside to do whatever. Staring at the house he lived in, it definitely looked like the nicest house you've seen from all the boys. It looked relatively huge. There was even a small pond in front of the porch. The house was mainly cream colored with some white. Going up the steps to the front door, you continued taking a look around at the lovely house. That's when the door opened, and you thought Taehyung would be giving you his box smile, but there was no one there. A ghost?
"Are you hyung's girlfriend?" A voice asked which made you jump. That's when you saw two small boys in front of you. One was taller than the other. They both eyed you with a lot of curiosity.
"O-Oh! You scared me there." You chuckled and shook your head. "I'm just his friend. Are you his younger brothers?"
"I'm Gisu!" The taller boy said.
"Hojun..." The smaller one quietly added.
"Are you shy?" You crouched down to be less intimidating. After all, you're a stranger to them who's saying you know their older brother.
"He gets shy around pretty girls." Gisu smirked to get smacked from Hojun.
"That's kind of you." You grinned, petting Hojun who softly smiled. "Just don't hit your brother, okay?"
"Okay!" Hojun nodded enthusiastically.
"Who's at the door!?" An old voice shouted.
Immediately, you stood up and straightened your back. Looks like you're meeting the whole family today. Where did Taehyung even go and what is taking him so long? Hojun opened the door wider to reveal yourself to an older woman. She had a slightly hunched back but walked perfectly fine. Her skin was wrinkly with a few liver spots on her cheeks. Her greying hair was tied in a tight bun. She eyed you up and down with confusion. Instead of asking you for an introduction, she turned to the two boys for answers.
"Why'd you open the door for a stranger? Who is she?" She scolded.
"Halmeoni, she said she's a friend of hyung's," Gisu said. So she's Taehyung's grandma. Did he live with them instead of his parents? His parents were probably working in another town just like yours. It's pretty common.
"A friend?" Grandma raised a suspicious brow at you. "How long have you known my grandson?"
"For most of the school year," You answered, bowing your head down. "Hello, I'm Kwon (F/n). A first year at SuChin."
"Hm, I see." Grandma nodded and looked down the hall to hear a door open.
Coming out was Taehyung in comfortable clothing that kind of looked expensive. His eyes widened to see you already in the house with his family members around you. That boy took too long. Gisu told you to take off your shoes and so you did. Switching into the slippers Hojun gave you, you thanked them and came inside. Taehyung nervously smiled as he came over between you and his grandma. His two siblings snickered behind his back, waiting for him to get scolded.
"Halmeoni, I see you've met my friend (F/n)." Taehyung faced the older woman who let out a chuckle.
"You didn't tell me you were bringing a guest over. Especially a girl." She leaned in to say the last words. "Ha, you better not be lying to me about her being a friend."
"They're dating!" Gisu shouted. Hojun then started making kissing sounds that made Taehyung turn around with a flushed expression.
"Cut it out!" Taehyung put his hands on his hips. "You're being disrespectful to (F/n)."
"Can we call her noona?" Hojun smiled at you.
"Of course." You grinned back at him.
"We'll be in my room now." Taehyung motioned you to follow him. As you did so, his little siblings kept snickering.
"Leave the door open!" Grandma shouted as Taehyung's face grew redder.
"Halmeoni, we're friends." Taehyung pouted.
"Why does the door have to be open?" Hojun asked as Gisu giggled.
"You'll learn when you get older." Gisu smirked, making both Taehyung and Hojun upset.
"How do you know what that means?" Taehyung eyed his brother suspiciously.
"I don't." Gisu winked. How old is he?
Taehyung shut the door anyways. He told everyone the two of you were friends for the last time and you felt like you were in Namjoon's house. This experience was all too familiar. Grandma didn't say a thing when he closed the door. She only hummed lightly, going back outside to the garden. The first year shook his head at his relative's behavior as you sat down on his bed. Did he actually change out of his uniform to get in that outfit? Setting down your bag, you chuckled to see this side of Taehyung. It's interesting seeing him out of school mode and gang mode. Now you've met some of his family and they all appeared extremely friendly. Nothing showed you signs that he had anything against his parents. Then again, you don't quite know that yet.
Taehyung sighed as he sat down on his bed. His room was different from Jungkook's. The maknae's room was small, dark, but completely showed what type of person Jungkook is. He made his room his home and everything in there was his. Everything outside of his room felt like a whole new world meanwhile Taehyung's room matched the house. The floor was wooden and so was everything in his room. The desk, wardrobe, table. He even had a plant near a connected bathroom. It felt calming just to sit in this room. Taehyung grabbed your bag and placed it on a hook hanging on another door.
"What's that door for?" You asked since one already led to the hall and one to his own private bathroom.
"My closet! It's not a walk in though which is kind of disappointing." Taehyung sighed. "I have a lot of clothes."
"Yeah, what is that outfit you're wearing? You look great but that's what you left me outside for?" You couldn't help but giggle. It sounded ridiculous saying it outloud. Taehyung was completely serious though.
"It's Gucci. I like to collect it even though I can't have much of it. It'll make my grandparents suspicious which stinks." Taehyung sat down on his bed. "And I had to change out of that uniform. I wanted you to get a good impression of me in my house since this your first time over."
"Thanks for caring. I wish I was out of my uniform." You looked down at your plaid skirt. It wasn't the ugliest thing on earth, but you'd prefer your casual clothes any day.
"Want me to buy you Gucci?" Taehyung bounced on his bed.
"What? No, I'm fine." You shook your head. He looked slightly disappointed, but you didn't want him wasting his money on you. He should be spending his money wisely. Gotta set a good example for those younger brothers of his. They were quite cute and looked really fond of their older bother despite teasing him about you. Taehyung then lit a scented candle before turning to face you again. A little strange, but you didn't mind it. These occasional weird habits of his were charming since he wasn't afraid to be himself. "So you have two younger brothers?"
"I do. The twins live here with me while my older sister lives with my aunt. She's going to be entering college soon." Taehyung grinned as your eyes widened.
"They're twins? And you have an older sister?" You tilted your head.
"Technically Gisu is in fifth grade and Hojun is in first grade. I just like to call them that." Taehyung shrugged. "And yeah, my sister is like two years older than me. She trusted me to take care of the twins and not rely on my grandparents so much."
"That's good. Do your parents work in a different town?" You asked, hoping to not touch a nerve. In the end, you did. Something in bright Taehyung's eyes grew a little dark, but he wouldn't let it completely take over. Instead, the boy smiled strong and it reminded you of Hoseok.
"Both my parents aren't alive anymore." He smiled softly. "And don't feel bad or say sorry. Everything's okay. I'm over it now and so are my siblings."
"...I see. Well, how about the Seokjin and Yoongi situation?" You bit your lip.
This time Taehyung let himself frown. He didn't force a smile on his face or pretended to act strong. From the day the fight happened, he was the most affected by it. He was not only hurt by Seokjin suddeny deciding to leave, but also the fact that two of his hyungs completely lost it at each other. You didn't know how he completely felt, but you could sympathize. It was hard watching the two best friends fight. Especially talking to them now was hard. Seokjin didn't believe Yoongi cared to forgive him so he was giving up. Then Yoongi is too much of a stubborn b*tch. You'll get through to him. Somehow.
The silver haired boy crossed his legs on his bed. He became very soft spoken at that moment. As if he were any louder, it would hurt him. Taehyung asked you if you went to Seokjin's house to do the job. He wanted the problem fixed right away. Opposite of what Namjoonâthe guy he admired so muchâwanted. Namjoon was going based off timing and being tactical. Taehyung asked you to handle this out of emotion from the heart. That spoke to you more. The two of you were here for each other whenever it came to something troubling. If there was something you didn't feel comfortable letting the other members know then Taehyung was the friend to talk to. He was your age and it was easy to let your walls down with him.
Taehyung was the first to learn about the rumors, he confided in you when worried about Namjoon's leadership, and now this. The two of you were closer than most people would think. That's why you had to see Seokjin and talk to Yoongi. So that's what you told the worried boy. Everything that happened with Seokjin and with Yoongi. Of course, you didn't quite mention the time both boys basically implied sex or were going for it. All you told him was their current thoughts on the matter and how they took it when you spoke to them. Taehyung was immediately grateful that you not only talked to the eldest member, but the angriest member for him.
"I'm sorry for bothering you. I just want them to be friends again but I can't bring myself to be brave enough to talk to them myself." Taehyung looked down at his lap.
"Anything for you, Taehyung. I'm not bothered at all." You took his hand and squeezed it comfortingly. "I want the third years to realize what they'd be losing if they don't talk it out too."
"Yeah...I'm also heartbroken that Seokjin hyung wants to leave." Taehyung's eyes went up to the ceiling. "I've known him for as long a I've known the rest of the hyungs. He was there the night I really needed help and I just remember thinking when I first met him...he's really handsome."
"That's what you thought?" You smiled.
"I did. Those little memories mean the world to me." Taehyung's voice became shaky. He took in a breath, trying to control his feelings. "I just want one more year of seeing hyung and thinking he's so handsome. It's dumb, but...I wish I could have one more year. T-This feels so sudden..."
Frowning to see a tear fall down Taehyung's cheek, you couldn't stand to see him like this. He always tried his best to be positive and silly like his other role model, Hoseok. Except Taehyung put his own twist on it with his pure personality. Taehyung quickly buried his sad face into his hands. He whimpered softly, and you had to pull him into a tight hug. He slowly wrapped his arms around you, soaking a spot on your uniform jacket. It didn't matter. You'll let him cry it out since it looked like he was trying not to during lunch. He hated the tension between all the members because of the fight.
"I'm gonna miss Seokjin too, but he wants to go. It sucks." You rubbed his back.
"I want him to be h-happy...but I'm happy w-when we're all together." Taehyung's lip quivered. "I'm selfish for not wanting him to go!"
"No, you're not." You shook your head meanwhile he nodded his head. "Would you let Seokjin see you like this? Tearing yourself down because he wants to go to Australia?"
"N-No." Taehyung sniffled.
"You don't want him going, but you're not stopping him." You lifted up his face to give him a gentle smile. Most of his face was pink and his eyes were puffy. His eyes were still watery, but nothing slid down anymore. "You don't want Seokjin to see you like this because you don't want him to change his mind. That's selfless to me."
"D-Does that mean Yoongi hyung is the one being s-selfish?" Taehyung took in a shaky breath. He left the bed to walk over to his desk. Grabbing tissues, Taehyung cleaned himself up in front of a mirror.
"Slightly." You shrugged. "I don't think he doesn't want Seokjin happy. Yoongi probably wants Seokjin to follow his dreams and stuff but doesn't want him to leave the gang. I think that's just it."
"I can't imagine ever leaving the gang. I know he feels the same way and Namjoon hyung too," He said.
Taehyung threw away his trash. He came over to the bed again a lot calmer than before. Nodding your head, you had to agree with him. When Yoongi was kicked out of the gang, it looked like his life was over. He came to you incredibly vulnerable and had no idea on what to do. He could barely function like a normal human being. It took a lot of talking to him to make him get comfortable around you and feel somewhat normal without the gang. It made you remember what Yoongi had once said. The other members in the gang could turn off the switch while he couldn't. Maybe now it was actually getting to Yoongi. The fact that the rest of his members could lead normal lives and move on while he was stuck. Now you were starting to understand his case a lot more. You have to talk to Yoongi again.
"Do you think you could leave the gang if you had to?" You asked, glancing at your backpack. You would have to get that back right now if you were going to the warehouse before dark.
"...I hate saying this, but I could." Taehyung sighed. "It would be hard to adjust, but as long as we still stayed friends then it would help. But our eldest members are making that transition quite hard for me."
"Let me talk to Yoongi again. I think I can get through to him." You stood up with absolute confidence. At that exact moment, Hojun opened Taehyung's door with a grin on his face. Taehyung turned to him in surprise. It's a good thing he didn't look like had cried just recently.
"Taehyungie hyung! More of your friends are here." Hojun played with the knob.
"Hojun, remember what I said about manners?" Taehyung raised a brow.
"Oh!" Hojun then knocked twice on the door. "May I come in?"
"What's the point now?" Taehyung laughed. "Who's here?"
"Jimin hyung and Jungkook hyung," Hojun stated as Gisu brought in the two boys. They laughed awkwardly to be holding hands with Gisu until they spotted you. Both of them were shocked to see you in Taehyung's room.
"Thanks for bringing them here, little bud." Taehyung motioned his friends to come in. Hojun and Gisu stood to the side as the boys walked inside. Hojun closed the door as Taehyung smiled at Jimin and Jungkook. Jimin brought over the chair from the desk while Jungkook leaned against the door frame. Taehyung offered to find him a chair, but he declined.
"So? Am I right to guess you guys came for the same reason?" You asked them both. Jimin and Jungkook glanced at each other, sighing in defeat. You were tired of them keeping secrets from you just because you're not in the gang. It's only ever Taehyung and sometimes Jimin who reveal the truth to you. Jungkook on the other hand rarely ever tells you secrets. He barely talks about his feelings and it naturally an introvert. He doesn't talk about himself that much so he doesn't talk about others either. "We have to fix the friendship between the third years."
"Do you have any plans?" Jimin questioned.
"I'm going to talk to Yoongi alone," You said to quickly earn protests.
"You're not going alone. I'm coming as muscle if you go." Jungkook crossed his arms.
"We just came back from the warehouse," Jimin mumbled.
"I have to go alone though, Jungkook. Yoongi trusts me deep down." You frowned.
"Yoongi hyung knows us first years aren't going to betray him," Jungkook countered.
"He had me under control when it came to dancing." Jimin chuckled. "He knows the control he has over us as our hyung and because he can be a bit terrifying at times."
"Well, I helped him let you dance. I think I can get him to make up with Seokjin." You smiled at Jimin who nodded with a smile.
He was still thankful to you for that. Those late-night apartment talks did help. Now you just need to have another one with him. You know that it'll work. Taehyung had a lot of faith in his eyes and Jimin was willing to let you go. The only thing stopping you was Jungkook being a little protective. He had reason to be. Yoongi and you didn't have the best record. Plus, Yoongi did go a little too far last night. Seriously, you were still shocked about that. Namjoon was even furious when he heard about it for the first time.
"Let me come with you. I'll wait outside," Jungkook insisted.
"I think since I'm not in the gang, that's how I can get him to talk." You reasoned. "It's not like he's afraid about me leaving."
"...are you guys okay with Seokjin hyung leaving?" Taehyung stared at his two friends. Jimin sighed while Jungkook pursed his lips. They probably had a lot to say. They never really expressed their opinion about this openly.
"If Seokjin wants to go then he has the right to go." Jungkook shrugged. "I don't know. I respect hyung a lot even if I tease him. I like all my hyungs...I never really thank you guys but...I am happy that you guys became my family when I really had none. And with most families, someone moves out but that doesn't stop them from being a family." Jungkook's eyes fell to the ground as he put his emotions into words. He nervously touched his hair as Jimin and Taehyung began to smile. "I think Seokjin made the right choice to go. So in the future, if one of us wants to leave then we can do so without problems."
"You've gotten really good with your words, Jungkookie! I'm proud." Taehyung grinned, embarrassing the maknae.
"I agree. He's really grown, hasn't he? You're not even an adult yet!" Jimin whined. "Man...you used to act like a child, but you've been through a lot. I'm happy to know you do care about us. Thank you."
"I just tease you guys like a younger sibling does...I d-do care about you guys a lot though." Jungkook chuckled. "It's for fun. What's family for if we can't joke around like that with each other?"
"Kookie is absolutely right. Not just about the teasing, but with Seokjin leaving." Taehyung slowly nodded. "It's tough on me but I know he has to do it too."
"You guys have that feeling as well?" Jimin tilted his head. "Thank goodness. I don't want Seokjin to go since I'll miss him. His jokes too, but I feel like it's important for him."
"So we all agree that Seokjin should go to Australia to be a model in the end?" You question to see them all nod in agreement.
They all smiled at each other, happy to have gotten this talk. That's good. Everyone is on the same page. You could always count on the first years to think just like you. It was easier to relate to them and you guys would always get in the most trouble together. The four of you are quite the troublous pack and you don't think that's going to end any time soon. Standing up to grab your bag off the hook, both Jimin and Taehyung stood up onto their feet. Jungkook pushed himself to block the doorway. This boy. Rolling your eyes playfully, he tried to be stubborn about not letting you go alone.
"Oh come on." You laughed. "We're going to the warehouse together."
"Really?" Jungkook was shocked you gave in so easily.
"All of us." You glanced at Jimin and Taehyung.
They immediately grew smiles reaching from ear to ear. The two high fived each other and stood excitedly behind you. Jungkook soon grinned too, glad to have a team. The four of you would confront Yoongi together. Hopefully, your efforts will get through to him this time. You had a strong feeling that you could get him to become vulnerable if you mentioned the stuff he revealed to you. Not the stuff you knew nothing about like the trailer or his brother. That was dangerous waters like Namjoon told you. Only if he ever wants to. Now you didn't feel such an urge to know everything about the boys. Whatever they're comfortable telling you, that's enough for you.
Jungkook opened the door wide, but Taehyung had to stop the show all of a sudden. He had to change his clothes to go outside. Jimin laughed as Jungkook groaned in annoyance. You left the room to give him privacy to change. According to Jimin, this is very typical of him. Once Taehyung was ready, he came out with another outfit and told his grandma he was going out. The twins whined, asking if they could come. Taehyung handled the kids like a pro instead of just shutting them down with 'next time'. He seemed to be really good with kids. Jungkook and Jimin waved goodbye to the twins and so did you. After Taehyung shut the door to his house, he clapped his hands together and shouted, 'to the warehouse!' at the top of his lungs.
The walk over wasn't planning out points to bring up to Yoongi. Nothing was planned in advance. Not even sentences or little thoughts. The four of you were going to wing it because why not? How much worse can things get? The gang was already falling apart. So instead of thinking negatively or worrying over talking with Yoongi, all of you joked around like the friends you were. As if there wasn't a problem in the world. When times were good like this, the four of you removed all issues from your lives. Whatever was going on didn't matter anymore. Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook helped you keep a genuine smile at rough times. Out of all the members, they made you feel the most a part of the family. They never told you to go home since they felt just as powerless as you. Now it was time to take it a stand.
When you guys reached the warehouse, the laughter died down. The smiles weren't as strong as the boys began to focus. Taehyung and Jimin stayed trailing behind you. Jungkook made attempts to walk right beside you, but you wanted to be the first one seen by Yoongi. He'd know what you came for right away. Stepping inside the warehouse, Yoongi noticed you arriving immediately. He didn't growl in distaste but raised a brow to see the other first years with you. He didn't know if they came here to play around or talk about the fight. Yoongi was originally laying down on the couch with no other members in the warehouse but was now sitting up to see he had company over.
"What are you guys doing here?" Yoongi rubbed his eyes.
"I wanted to see if you thought about what I said last night at all." You walked over to him. The three boys didn't follow to give you some space with the third year. Yoongi rolled his eyes and slouched his back.
"Didn't lunch give you a good idea on where we stand?" Yoongi scoffed.
"That's only because you're a stubborn b*tch who won't talk first." You crossed your arms as he chuckled to hear you call him that. "Seokjin thinks you won't change your mind."
"Well then he's right!" Yoongi groaned.
"Yoongi..." You sat down on the couch with him. "The rest of us first years think the two of you are making a mistake."
"Then why aren't they talking?" Yoongi glared at them. They all froze nervously to suddenly be looked at.
"Because I wanted to talk to you first," You said. "I know you think you're not normal."
"Stop." Yoongi growled.
"You told me this yourself, Yoongi. It's a switch that you can't turn off." You frowned to see him grit his teeth. He didn't make a remark or insult you. He stayed quiet as you felt yourself going down the right path. "I don't know much about your past or Seokjin's, but there's clearly something bothering you."
"You think?" Yoongi nervously glanced at the first years. It confused you on why he would be that way. Maybe you actually knew more about him than the others did.
"What's wrong now?" You furrowed your brows. He leaned closer to your ear with frustration.
"I don't smoke anymore and I'm getting f*cking stressed out right now." Yoongi huffed.
"You don't smoke anymore?" You smiled, speaking quietly. The first years were growing curious but didn't intervene. This was big news! Did the others know already? "So what do you do to get rid of stress now?"
"...Holly." Yoongi slowly pulled out the plushie dog from his blanket. He made sure to still keep it hidden from the others. You smiled to know he still had the dog and he looked well kept too. Yoongi pet the poodle's fur and sighed. "He helps me with a lot of things."
"I'm glad this little guy makes you happy too." You grinned as he blushed.
"Whatever." He looked away.
"Has Holly told you to throw away your pride and think about this?" You asked to get an annoyed expression from him.
"I may not be normal, but I'm not insane." His glare wasn't as strong as it used to be. That means that he's lowering down his walls.
You smirked to know he was letting himself become vulnerable with you again. He told you he wasn't smoking anymore and even brought up Holly. The other members didn't know about Holly, so you felt special. You gave the dog to him and you never would have thought that Holly would become so important to him. Of course, he did threaten to steal Holly if you didn't hand him over. Yoongi hid Holly back in the blanket to make sure his fellow members wouldn't spot the plushie. Maybe he didn't want them thinking he was becoming soft or something.
Your relationship with Yoongi is an interesting one. He doesn't go out of his way to be cruel to you anymore and doesn't make fun of you in front of the others. Only when the two of you are alone does he tease you and show you a side he doesn't show the other members. So far you know he's siller with the gang, but with you he becomes soft if that makes sense. He listened to you cry about his best friend and that still surprises you. Moments like that remind you that he's changed and is making an effort. Yoongi is normal even though he doesn't feel like it all the time.
"You're normal, Yoongi." You grabbed his hand. His skin was cold to the touch and he didn't look you in the eye. "We all don't want Seokjin to go, but he wants to become a model. Shouldn't we support him?"
"But why did he make the decision without us?" Yoongi grumbled. He slowly started to squeeze your hand tighter. "I always thought he'd be with us until the end. That he wouldn't be the first to go."
"Then who would be the first to go?" You asked.
"No one." He shook his head as the first-year boys started to come closer.
Yoongi wasn't paying attention to them. Now that you got him to talk, he didn't even realize they were here. He only saw you and was tired of holding in most of his emotions. Yoongi didn't even know some of the emotions he was feeling inside of him. The blue hair only let anger get the best of him, but the rest were foreign feelings he hated. They made him feel weak and truly broken. The look on the third year's face hurt the boys too. Yoongi squeezed your hand tighter, lowering his head down to let his faded blue bangs cover his eyes. Did he still not want people to leave? You wondered why he was okay with leaving people but not with others doing the same to him.
"That doesn't make sense," You said.
"I don't want anyone to go yet. One-minute Seokjin was telling me he doesn't want to graduate and now he can't wait to get out of the country!" Yoongi gritted his teeth.
"Seokjin might be excited to become a model, but that doesn't mean he won't miss you guys." You began to pet his head with your free hand. "I talked to him. He doesn't want you to be angry with him."
"...I always thought our lives were like parallels," Yoongi admitted as Jungkook and Taehyung took a seat on the coffee table. They glanced at each other, knowing what he was going to talk about. Jimin came over to sit on the other side of Yoongi on the couch. He was careful not to disrupt the conversation. "We both have f*cked up lives. Sort of."
"You felt like you could really connect with him on that?" You tilted your head.
"I mean, my old man wasn't an alcoholic like his." Yoongi scoffed, making your eyes widen. "And at least he know's who his mom is, but hey, both our moms don't want us."
"..." You lips parted in shock. Nothing came out as you looked up to the first-year boys. Taehyung stared down at his lap. Jimin pursed his lips and focused on his hyung while Jungkook noticed your confused gaze. He nodded, confirming Yoongi and Seokjin's home lives.
"And at least his younger sibling is still alive! That lucky f*ck..." Yoongi slowly realized Jimin was sitting next to him. He stared at the blonde with teary eyes. "You're the closest to my brother."
"Remember to breath, Hyung." Jimin gave a soft smile to the third year. That's when Yoongi's grip lessened and you could feel him starting to tremble lightly.
"I think Seokjin has it better than me...his old man is starting to become abusive though, so I know he should run." Yoongi continued to stare at Jimin. "But why not to the warehouse? Why Australia? And why is he leaving his little sister with them?"
"I think, hyung, that Seokjin is trying his best to make life better for him." Jimin sighed. "You know his mom adores his sister. She'd never let Seokjin's dad lay a hand on their daughter."
"What a b*tch." Yoongi groans. "Seokjin doesn't ever do anything wrong and she hates him for no reason..."
"Seokjin hyung is a kind person, Yoongi hyung." Taehyung smiled. "You know that better than anyone. He's always here to protect us and would never hurt you on purpose or any of us."
"He's being strong enough to try and move on. He needs our support." Jungkook watched Yoongi slowly lift his head to face all three of them. "We're all going to have to leave the nest at one point."
"Why didn't he talk to us first though? That's what I don't get!" Yoongi huffed and Jimin helped calm him down.
"Because he's an adult who has to start making his own choices." Jimin had his hand on the blue hair's shoulder. "We can't weigh him down."
"Are you saying that just so you can leave as a dancer?" Yoongi quickly glared.
"No, I'm not. Listen to us." Jimin frowned.
"We're talking to you so you and Seokjin can be happier." You gently squeezed his hand to catch his attention. "We want to see you two hugging each other at graduation."
All the first-year boys nodded in agreement. Everyone wanted to cheer both of them on as they got their diplomas. It sounded so cute to imagine them cleaned up more than usual to get their photos taken. Hoseok has already been talking about dying Yoongi's hair color back to black for him. Yoongi wasn't a fan of the idea since he was still going to be in the gang. Seokjin was already in the clear with his jet-black hair. Jungkook and Taehyung waited for Yoongi to say something. He only began to mumble about how their lives aren't parallels at all. How Seokjin is doing much better than him and how he hates it. Jimin rubbed Yoongi's back as he started to cry.
"It's not fair..." Yoongi's lip quivered. Jimin held his hyung, telling him that he can do better too. They all told him that it was possible for him to move on from the gang life. Yoongi kept disagreeing with everyone. He thought he was too broken to fit in society. He had his quirks, you have to admit that, but he can get a job if he wants.
"You're normal, Yoongi." You continued to squeeze his hand. "You feel like others do. You just struggle to show and understand them. That's fine. That's normal because it's a hard thing to do."
"She's right, hyung." Jungkook nodded.
"You're not heartless," Jimin said, making Yoongi lift his head up to his members. He saw them all comforting him and didn't understand why the four of you were trying so hard. It slowly started to click in his mind on what he has been missing. He wiped his tears and cleared his throat, getting a boxy grin from Taehyung.
"Think you're ready to talk to Seokjin hyung?" Taehyung asked, Yoongi making eye contact with everyone in the warehouse at least once in silence.