Engaged to a Snake

다섯 번째

Daseos beonjjae

Translation: The Fifth

Chapter Five § Bangtan

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Arriving at the large, yet simple mansion had Taehyung feeling more and more anxious. The more he thought about meeting men, unknown, dangerous men, the more it reminded him of the unknown man who touched him.

The man who tried to assault him and then murder him a mere three hours ago. His hands shook as he got out of Jungkook's BMW, immediately attaching himself to Jungkook by clinging to his back, fingers fisting the smooth material of his fiancé's leather jacket.

"C-can't... J-ungkoo-k, c-an't. N-no more men... Pl-ease," Taehyung whispered, voice cracking slightly at the end. The feeling of the man's hands on his skin made Taehyung want to cut off every inch of his skin that was touched, hoping to rid himself of the disgusting feeling.

"On-only trust you, s-so sc-scared..." Taehyung buried his face against Jungkook's back, squeezing his eyes shut in hopes to stop the tears threatening to spill past his lashes.

Taehyung sure didn't feel like a man at the moment, but when you get kidnapped, beat, and almost assaulted sexually, you want to seek safety and comfort from someone you trust.

Someone to keep you safe and warm, someone to protect you from any harm all over again.

For Taehyung, that was Jungkook. Jungkook was the one who saved him, so Jungkook was his protector, the one who would keep him safe.

"Petal,"

Jungkook had turned around, leaning down to press his lips delicately upon Taehyung's forehead, sighing as the pair met eyes.

"Petal, listen to me. My men will not hurt you. You're safe here, with me and with them. You are going to be my husband in six months. They will protect you with their lives, and so will I."

With a slight nod and a soft sniffle, Taehyung allowed Jungkook to lead him inside the mansion, an arm protectively wrapped around the blond's waist.

Five men ran up to the pair right when the door shut, startling Taehyung and causing tears to well in his eyes. The image of the man's greedy, disgusting smirk flashed in his mind, causing him to cling to Jungkook a little tighter, if even possible.

"Jungkook! You're alright! As soon as we saw you leaving with the boy we fell back, but you didn't come straight here and weren't answering your phone! We were so worried!"

The couple stepped closer, Jungkook tossing Taehyung's duffel bags on the floor as he drew the scared male closer to the unknown men.

"Everyone, this is Kim Taehyung, my fiancé. Petal, these are my closest friends, people I consider family. They help me at every turn with taking care of Bangtan. If I can trust them, so can you."

Jungkook's calm, reassuring voice eased Taehyung's nerves, but only slightly. "C-can't... T-too many... Don't- don't know the-m...."

His soft, broken, fear-ridden voice was heard by all six males, to which the five unknown men backed off immediately, giving Taehyung some much needed space.