💌-I love you. Even if you don't love me back.
I'll always be wherever you are. I'll always be watching you.
I'll never stop.
Even if you want me to💋
The flashes of the cameras were blinding, the crowd thick and suffocating, the screams and cheers almost deafening. It was a common occurrence, something Taehyung was accustomed to, but this time, it frightened him.
He felt claustrophobic and paranoid as his eyes nervously scanned the seemingly endless sea of humanity encircling him, hoping to catch a glimpse of the monster haunting him, but he knew it was useless. Human monsters are the hardest to spot, cause they look just like anyone else. That's what made them so scary. You didn't know you were in the presence of one, until it was too late.
He was scared.
'It's just a letter, just a letter.'
He repeated that thought over and over in his mind in an attempt to ease the fear. A hand came to rest upon his shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze, bringing him out of his thoughts. Namjoon fell into step beside him as they neared the exit, eyes showing concern. Taehyung smiled softly behind his mask at his hyung and leader, grateful for the concern. Before Tae realized it, he was steered toward one of the two rented SUVs and ushered inside by Namjoon, who quickly followed after him, a bodyguard closing the door behind him.
Taehyung felt relieved to be away from the crowd and inside the safe confines of the vehicle.
"Tae, are you okay?"
Taehyung turned to see Namjoon look at him with worry in his eyes, "I'm fine hyung, just tired and stressed."
"Are you sure, you know you can tell me anything, right?"
Tae nodded his head, "Yeah, hyung, I know."
Namjoons all knowing eyes looked deep into Taehyung's own, as if he sees the lie for what it is, "Something's been bothering you, and I'm not the only one to see it," Namjoon gestured toward Jin, sitting behind them, and Jungkook sitting to his right, both seemingly asleep, and no doubt, Jimin, Hoseok, and Yoongi felt the same, before continuing, "We won't push you to tell us what's bothering you, but know we're here to listen if you need to talk."
"Thank you hyung." Taehyung's hand unconsciously reached for Jungkooks, the previous negative feelings melting away at the touch.
Namjoon noticed Tae wrap his fingers around the hand of the sleeping maknae, a sense of calm seemingly coming over him, "Then again, perhaps someone to talk to isn't what you need," he lightly teased.
"Talking is definitely not what Taehyung is looking for," came Jins tired and playful voice from the back, causing Namjoon to chuckle.
"Ah, stop teasing me."
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💌-You're even more beautiful in person.
Especially when you're sleeping.
I love watching you sleep 💋
He couldn't stop shaking.
He just stood there, staring at the letter taped to his door...to the inside of his locked hotel room door...
Tae heard someone knocking from the other side, but it seemed so distant compared to the rapid beating of his heart.
He couldn't speak, fear holding him in place, robbing him of speech.
The knocking grew more insistent as his name was also called repeatedly, yet it all sounded so far away as his thoughts drowned all else out...
'It's just a letter, it's just a letter...'
Tears began to pool in Tae's eyes, 'H-How did they get in...'
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"Taehyung, why didn't you tell us about this sooner?" Namjoon asked the still shaken younger.
"Th-they were just letters, just letters..." Taehyung's voice was low and shaky as he responded to his leader's softly asked question, his hands cradling his bowed head.
"These aren't just letters, bear, they're something much worse." Jimin said worriedly as he rubbed his friends back in comfort.
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Security was tightened even more than before, and the boys, already limited movements, were further limited to the hotel, it's in house restaurants, and other amenities. Taehyung felt bad for being the reason for the tighter restrictions, but there was nothing else to do, especially while on tour.
The company had been immediately notified of the situation, which Taehyung confessed, started before touring began, two months ago, and informed the group that charges were definitely going to be filed, and an official statement released.
Taehyung felt a huge weight lifted from his shoulders, though he was still wary, rightly so, but now he had the other members to help him, he was no longer alone in his fear.
