collateral damage 🔞 - COMPLETE

•twenty-seven• later

~~~~~Jungkook

I don't understand what is happening, but Haerin is standing in front of me full of anger. She's dressed in a sexy red dress, and it's something she never would have worn before. As angry as she is, I'm pretty pissed too. Then she says something that I don't understand. She is mad at Naeun Unnie for letting me near the kids because 'she' is going to get hurt again... By me... But who is 'she'?

When I demand to know who she's talking about, Haerin begins to look a little lost. Suddenly there's something happening in her eyes I don't understand at all. Noona begs me to back off, but I'm actually too hurt, and angry, to listen. I continue to demand an answer, but notice that Haerin looks like she is not listening.

My anger disappears immediately, when I see her face pale and her eyes lose all focus. Her knees start to wobble, and I hand Mi-Hi to Naeun Noona to rush towards her. Her eyes shut and I catch her right before she hits the ground. I feel my knee scream at me, but I don't care at this moment. My heart is pounding with how it feels to have her in my arms again, but I'm scared. What's happening to her?

"Noona? She's not conscious! What do we do?"

Mi-Hi begins crying, and I look at Naeun Noona for answers. She is calming the small angel until Jimin Hyung goes to take Mi-Hi from Noona's arms. She comes to me and checks on Haerin, and then looks at me.

"Don't cry Jeongguk... She'll be alright."

I hadn't realized I was shedding tears until she mentioned it. I looked down at Haerin's unconscious body, and buried my face in her neck, sobbing. I've missed her so much, and she hates me. How will I survive if she won't forgive me?

"I need to take her home. She will be fine. I promise you Jeongguk..."

"Noona? Can I come? I can't leave her like this... Please..."

She looks torn, but when I lift Haerin into my arms, she realizes she needs me. She agrees and we begin walking from the park. We're almost to the road when Jimin Hyung stops me to put a mask and hat on me. He and Hobi Hyung follow behind with Ye-Jun. I feel bad that I haven't spoken to him yet, but hopefully I'll be able to soon.

As we walk, I keep my eyes on Haerin, making sure she breathing, and praying that when she wakes, we'll talk. I don't want to fight with her... I've been searching for her for years, and holding her again feels surreal. She's even more beautiful, if that's possible. All I want to do is tell her how much I love her still. But... I don't know if she'll accept me anymore.

Noona enters an apartment building and we all get in the elevator. I see that Naeun is suddenly tense with the 3 of us here. I don't give her the opportunity to turn us away... I refuse all eye contact, waiting for the only eyes I'm willing to look into.

When Noona opens the door, we enter and I'm stunned. It's a one room studio apartment. There is a small couch and a bed in the living area. The kitchen is tiny with a table and 4 chairs. The wardrobe is small and stuffed with clothes for everyone. I notice quite a lot of short and tight dresses which makes me irritated.

There is a small tv and dvd player, and a pile of children's books. The bathroom is small, but has both a tub and shower at least. Regret and sadness swim through me as I think about the life she once had. Maybe her parents were harsh, but she lived comfortably, and wanted for nothing. Now she's in a one room apartment with 2 children. This won't do...

~~~~~Jimin

Seeing where Haerin is living with her 2 children, my heart aches. I see the shock and sadness in Jeongguk's face as well. He walks to the bed and lays her down gently, sitting next to her. I watch him caress her face lovingly, and I realize a few things, none of which I'm proud of.