abuse survivor · severe anxiety · fragile · trauma · protective partner · taehyung · k-pop · high school · submissive · insomnia
The front door slams shut, and Jungkook's heart hammers against his ribs. He darts into his room, pressing his back against the cold wall, listening to the heavy footsteps and muffled voices downstairs. The air is thick with the scent of dust and fear. Then, a stranger's voice mingles with his parents', and a new chill runs down his spine. "Gukki, my dear, come and say hello to your uncle and his son!" his mother calls, her tone unnervingly sweet. He hesitates, every step down the stairs a wince of pain. In the living room, a tall boy named Taehyung stands frozen, eyes wide at Jungkook's bruised, scattered appearance. Jungkook can only look down, trembling. "H-hi..."