THIRTY-ONE

JIMIN WAS CALLED to the Commander's office, who may isn't the head of the SWAT department but of the most important Unit of it.

After the shooting was over, they checked the rest of the storage hall, freeing all of the young women who were held there. More Officers came to the place to secure the hall, finding drugs and weapons, as well as arresting the four men.

Jimin drove back to the department with his team, where he was called to Commander Kim's office right after.

„Good Job, Officer Park." The Commander says with a soft expression on his face. He wasn't smiling like usual, but also wasn't that serious.

„Thank you, Commander." Jimin responds formally while bowing slightly.

„I heard what you did, and wanted to thank you for saving one of our best Sergeants." The elder continues, owning a short nod from the younger male. Jimin doesn't know why he's being called to his office immediately because all he did was his job. Nothing more or less. It was an instant reaction, like an instinct, to protect one of the SWAT officers. He would do it for any other person of this department.

It just happened to be Min Yoongi.

„I only did my job, Commander." Jimin responds, his hands behind his back as he looks straight into the dominant face of the Commander.

„It's good to have you for the SWAT. The Strayers are lucky to have you." Namjoon adds in the end, before dismissing Jimin, who felt a pain in his chest the same moment those words left the elder's lips.

As the younger was about to leave the room, Namjoon stopped him, „And I wanted to ask you for a favor.. could you please take Sergeant Min home? He was so stubborn and returned to the department instead of heading home. He's still slightly taken aback by- your strength I guess."

Jimin turns around, fighting his inner ego and rebel, so instead of arguing about it with the Commander like he would used to in the past, he just nods in response.

Just when Jimin turns back to finally leave, a question comes to his mind that has been bothering him since he saw Yoongi at the hall.

„Why was Sergeant Min at the Storage hall anyways? More over why was no one else from Bulletproof there?" Jimin asks slightly hesitant, because it was still confusing to him why the elder was there on his own. Well with other officers Jimin doesn't know.

Namjoon shrugs, pressing his lips to a line before answering „When he heard that you called for back up, he immediately joined the Unit we actually sent for back up."

The younger frowns but answers with a short ‚Okay' before turning back and leaving the room for good.

It's confusing, why would the elder do that? Didn't he have anything else to do? Why would he join another Unit just because Jimin called for backup?

On his way to the locker rooms, he spots the male who could give him the answer to all his questions. The one he has to take home now.

Jimin approaches him with a heavy heart, it hurts to see the elder when he knows that this man refused to work with him. They could have been such a great duo, just like they proved once again on this task.

Collecting his thoughts, Jimin takes a halt in front of the elder who is sitting on a bench in the lockers room. „Sergeant." Jimin says with a stern voice, making Yoongi look up to him.

He seemed to be in thoughts just like Jimin before. Something's going on in his mind, Jimin can sense that, because he hasn't seen the elder so thoughtful in a while.

„Jimin." Yoongi responds, causing a frown to appear on the called male's face. It's unusual for the elder to call Jimin by his name while they're at the department, so it's even more confusing to the younger.

Jimin wanted to maintain his serious and formal facade, but when he heard his name coming from Yoongi's lips, his walls broke down.

A sudden warmth was what he felt in that moment.

„You alright?" The younger asks with softness in his voice. Looking away, Yoongi only nods in response. As he turned his head to the right, Jimin could spot the red bruise on his left cheek bones, probably caused by him being thrown to the ground.

Jimin was waiting for anything to come from Yoongi, because it seemed like the elder wanted to say something but is holding himself back from it. The younger waited for a short moment before giving up and deciding to just drive him home.

„Let me drive you home." Jimin says, „You seem hella wasted."

The elder nods before standing up, just to notice how close they are right now. Jimin's heart skips a beat but before he could focus on his feelings, Yoongi's face suddenly turns paler and his eyes roll to the back of his head for a short second. The next moment the elder loses his balance and stumbles forward right into Jimin's arms, that caught him in the last second.

„Hyung??" Jimin says concerned while holding the elder, who gladly came around not long after.

„I- I'm fine." Yoongi says, but honestly he feels really dizzy at the moment.

„You don't seem fine to me." Jimin snaps, his hands still on Yoongi's shoulder as he looks deeply into the older male's tired eyes.

His gaze travels from Yoongi's dark orbs to his red scar, but then to the bruise on his cheek. Without thinking twice, Jimin places his hand on Yoongi's cheek, his thumb softly touching the red mark.

„It's my fault." The younger says, his eyes now looking into Yoongi's again, „I shouldn't have used my power- on you."

The elder sighs, even though the touch from Jimin's hand and closeness he shares with him at the moment is taking away his ability to remain a clear mind, he can't help but melt into it. His body feels suddenly so much lighter, while his head itself is heavy and brings the elder almost down again.

„It's not your fault." He mumbles, softly leaning into Jimin's touch, his eyes almost closed, „You saved me."

Before Jimin could argue with the elder, he interrupts him, „J-just take me home."

The younger sighs but agrees, for now, because he will bring him to the hospital, Yoongi doesn't have to know that now. Jimin helped Yoongi out of the department and to the parking lot outside to get to one of the work cars. Both of them were quiet the whole time, till Yoongi realized that they aren't driving to the mansion. They argued about it shortly but it was too late because they already arrived at the hospital. At some point Yoongi gave in and let Jimin help him inside of the big building.

They waited for a while, during that time they didn't talk. Jimin had so much in his mind, so many questions and thoughts, but Yoongi didn't feel well and Jimin didn't want to bother him with his stuff.

Jimin brought them two coffees, while they were waiting for a doctor to have time. After 30 minutes it was finally Yoongi's turn.

The doctor was checking his vitals, his eyes and lungs, he also did a blood test on him.

After the checkup, the doctor looks up from his papers, looking at the two males in front of him.

„So your body is slightly confused because of what happened." The doctor starts to explain, lowering his head to look at them over his glasses, „It needs some rest now. I will give you an infusion and you should stay here for at least four hours but it would be the best to stay the night here. Then you can go home in the morning. But you should rest there too, until we get your results from the blood test."

"It's okay I will go h-"

"-stay the night. He will stay the night." Jimin interrupts the elder, giving the two of them a fake smile, "He will definitely stay here."

"Okay we got it." Yoongi groans while rolling his eyes, before looking at the doctor again.

"A nurse will bring you to your room." The old man says with a soft nod before turning around to leave.

"You can go now." Yoongi says after they were being left alone, making Jimin look at him with a frown.

"I ain't leaving."

"You will." Yoongi responds.

"Fuck no." Jimin says, folding his arms in front of his chest as he takes a step closer to Yoongi, who's sitting on a chair in the treatment room. The elder sighs and leans back on his chair as they wait for the nurse to get them and bring them to his room.

Glady Yoongi feels slightly better than before, and gladly the nurse came not long after and brought them to the room, in which Yoongi can stay over the night. Jimin followed them quietly and after the nurse gave Yoongi the infusion, she left the two alone.

"Seriously you can go now." Yoongi says, lying in the hospital bed while Jimin sat down on the chair next to it.

"Fuck you, you can't tell me what to do." Jimin responds cheekily, making Yoongi shake his head while suppressing a grin on his lips. Jimin is so stubborn. And Yoongi can't help but like this character trait of the younger.

"You're so stubborn." The elder mumbles and shifts on his bed, lying now on his right side, so that he could face the younger male better. The chair Jimin sits on, is leaned against the wall. Jimin folds his arms and closes his eyes, signaling Yoongi that he for sure won't leave tonight.

"Go home." Yoongi groans again, now being just as stubborn as his friend.

"I don't have one." Jimin responds, and even though it may not sound that deep, but those words hit Yoongi right in his chest. The weight they hold is heavier than expected.

It's quiet for a short moment. "Don't you like it with the Strayers?" The older male asks with a soft and calm voice.

It's already dark outside, they only had a night lamp on and the moonlight that is shining into the room through the big windows that allow them to have a wonderful view on the city.

"I liked it better with you guys." Jimin responds quietly, not looking at the male next to him. He can still feel Yoongi's dark eyes piercing him. Sighing, Jimin continues talking, "They are really nice guys. I get along with them. But- It's not the same, I don't know."

"I see." Yoongi says quietly, making room for Jimin's words.

Jimin's heart feels heavy, heavier than ever. In this moment, he felt like he could actually show his true self, his inner fears, his nocturnal thoughts.

"I've lost my home one year ago." The younger continues, "But I found it again, when I was with Bulletproof."

Yoongi nods, even though Jimin isn't looking at him. The meds are making it hard for Yoongi to stay awake, but he can't let Jimin down now. He wants to listen to him, and be there for him. But not only for tonight.

A sad smile forms on Jimin's plump lips shortly. He feels weak and vulnerable. Mostly lonely. Being with Bulletproof took away the loneliness in his heart. But now, he feels alone again.

His heart aches for brothers and lovers, for friends and family, it aches for love, acceptance and closeness.

The younger turns to face Yoongi, making himself small on the uncomfortable chair by placing his feet on it as well. He rests his head on the wall, looking straight into Yoongi's face, who doesn't seem to take his eyes off the younger, not even for a second.

"You should sleep." Jimin whispers into the dark room, but it was bright enough for him to see the nod from Yoongi.

"You too." The elder mumbles back, "Lie down with me."

He's tired and maybe confused, but not about that. Yoongi knows what he's doing, even though his eyes are half closed. Fighting hard not to fall asleep, he pats the spot next to him on the small bed. Jimin shouldn't sleep at the cold and uncomfortable chair.

"Stop kidding." Jimin responds.

"I'm not." Yoongi says, "Come..it's okay."

Jimin blinks a few times, his heart racing fast in his chest, but his body moves automatically. Slowly pulling away the blanket, he lies down next to Yoongi. Both of them are at the edge of the bed with a gap, as big as possible in this bed, between them.

They don't need their bodies to touch, when their hearts do.

A sudden warmth spreads through Jimin's body, a warmth he hasn't felt ever since he left Bulletproof.

And suddenly he feels at home.

Yoongi had his eyes closed, he couldn't see the tears that has formed in Jimin's eye.

Without having to look, Yoongi finds Jimin's hand. He takes it into his, before placing it on his chest, as if he needed to feel the younger, to sleep better.

Small lights suddenly appear on Jimin's palms, silver sparkles looking like glitter. As if he's using his powers. But he isn't.

It's like magic, Jimin can't explain it.

Closing his eyes, he feels at ease.

"You will always belong to us."

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A/N: hello everyone! <3

Hope you liked today's chapter, I really loved it bc it gave me peaceful vibes :')

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