collateral damage 🔞 - COMPLETE

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~~~~~Jeongguk

The air is thick in the room, while we're waiting for the psychiatrist. Naeun Noona and Chul are discussing something in a whisper, but I'm not really paying attention. I keep glancing at the door, hoping to see Haerin. The sound of heels clicking on tiles alerts us, and we all watch the door open. A beautiful woman enters the room. She's tall and slim, with green eyes. I still continue to check the door for Haerin though. I huff out a breath before I realized it.

"What's wrong Jeongguk?"

"When will Haerin be here Noona?"

The 3 of us look at the woman who is making herself comfortable, and taking a laptop and other supplies from a bag. She must sense our staring, and she becomes still. Looking towards me, I see a pink hue take over her cheeks. I'm just waiting, and when she doesn't even say anything, I start poking my cheek with my tongue in frustration. We need this woman to help Haerin, but all I want to do is yell at her.

"I'm sorry... My name is Dr. Kang. I guess you're Jeon Jungkook, and I've spoken to Miss Naeun... So who are you?"

Her voice is almost musical, and in any other circumstance I wouldn't mind listening to her for hours. I am impatient though, and growing concerned.

"Doctor? Is Haerin not coming?"

"I'm going to meet with her after we talk."

My heart clenches painfully in my chest. I remember that I told her that I would see her today to meet this doctor... Now what is she going to think?

"Why? I told her that we would all be here together!"

"I'm sorry... I assume there are things you need to share that she isn't remembering, or might be hard for her to hear."

A loud frustrated sigh leaves my mouth, and I can't do anything but nod. She's right... but now I feel like Haerin will just think I broke another promise.

"What's the matter Jungkook-ssi?"

"I'm sorry ma'am... I told her I would see her today. I didn't think things through and thought we'd all meet together... I don't like to disappoint her. I've done it too many times before."

Noona and Chul can't hide their surprised grins when Dr. Kang begins clapping like a kid. I, on the other hand, have to fight to not bark at her. Is she 5? Why is she acting like a complete psycho right now?

"That's great! Tell me more!"

Feeling like I'm on a hidden camera show, I glance at Noona who is just smiling at me. What is happening right now?

"What do you mean? You seem awfully happy about the fact that I've disappointed my girlfriend..."

"That's not it... I'm happy that you're talking! Sorry Jungkook-ssi... You're notorious for being shy."

A snort leaves Noona's mouth as I stare, mouth agape at this "doctor". I'm about to leave because I think she's just laughing at us. Haerin is in a fight for her freedom, and this woman wants to call me out for being shy?!?

"Wha-What? A-Are you ev-even a doc-doctor?"

*Fuck... Why am I stuttering? *

"I certainly am! I studied hard, and have decided to specialize in multiple personalities... Or dissociative identity....  I've worked closely with many people afflicted with this, and I'm supremely qualified to help your girlfriend... But you have to trust me."

"I just feel like you're making fun of me..."

*God! Why do I sound like a whiny baby right now?*