DEEP TROUBLE [KTH]

~14~

The Adventures of Fish Boy pt 2

"What should we do?" EunHae asks pacing around the living room. "Namjoon and I both have to go out today V."

"Do you think you'll be okay by yourself?" Namjoon asks giving the boy a worried glance.

Taehyung is quick to dismiss the idea, furiously shaking his head as his heart beats faster, panic spreading like a wildfire in his veins at the prospect of staying by himself.

This does not go unnoticed by his friends, who exchange a glance as they think of what to do.

Can I please come with you? He begs, dark brown eyes pleading as he looks up at her.

It had been a while since they broke him out of the facility, and the now healthy boy looks completely different from the way he did before, perhaps it would be okay for him to go out.

"Okay." EunHae says starling Namjoon, who looks surprised at her answer. Ever since they met him, she had always been very protective of him.

"But if you come with me, we need to take certain precautions for your safety." She says, the boy quickly nodding his head with a smile.

"Chances are you wont be recognized since it's been a while, but we still don't know if they are looking for you." EunHae explains. "It might be a little difficult, but at least while we are in crowded places make sure to wear this." She says handing him a black mask, the boy eyeing it with curiosity as he tries it on.

"Also, preferably keep your hood up if possible." Namjoon says pulling the hood over his head, squishing down the boy's fluffy hair.

"That should be it." EunHae says with a nod. "Are we ready to go?"

Taehyung pulls his mask up in response, giving her a firm nod before the three of them head to the door, excitement bubbling in his chest as he steps out of the apartment, excited to explore the world outside of the four doors he had grown so accustomed to.

Two metal doors open in front of him with a ding as they near the end of the hallway, bright numbers on display above it.

"This is an elevator." EunHae explains noticing the boy's fixed gaze. "That number tells us why floor we're in."

Fifth floor? He asks opening his hand to show all his fingers.

"Yes. We live on the fifth floor." She confirms with a smile.

How many floors are there? He asks.

"Just five. We live in the last floor." EunHae says as they step into the elevator.

"Would you like to do us the honors?" Namjoon asks pointing at the panel with numbers, the boy eyeing briefly before he presses the button leading to the first floor.

At first, the elevator shakes slightly as the doors close, then he feels his body slightly jolt upwards before they start heading down. His first instinct is to panic at the motion, but with a quick glance at his friends, he realizes that it must be normal, given that they don't look fazed at all.

"This is where we part ways." Namjoon says flashing them a smile as they reach the parking lot. "I'll see you two later."