THREE

I wake up and I'm the only one up, I sit up with a stretch that shakes me, then I yawn debating sleeping more. No. I look down at the floor looking for my slippers but instead there was Taehyung, I sigh as I step over him. Dodging the rest of the boys I step into the living room and head to the kitchen to make me some coffee. I hear footsteps behind me as I start the coffee so I turn around to see who it is and low 'n behold its Taehyung.

"What are you doing up so early?", he asks in a groggy voice and I kinda giggle at it and respond, "Couldn't sleep anymore." He nods like he knows I'm lying but doesn't say anything.

"What are you doing up?", "Checking on you", he says bluntly. I nod slightly, still confused why he's being this way, I mean I know he has seen the bruises but why care so much?

"I'll be back, gotta go to the toilet", he nods and with that, I leave him behind as I go to the bathroom. Sitting on the toilet I change my pad into a tampon because I bleed less during the day usually but just in case I have pads too. Especially with what happened I have no idea if it's gonna make my period worse. Since what happened I started my period, the trauma caused my body to want to shed and heal itself. After washing my hands I go back to where Taehyung stands, the coffee is done so I grab a couple of mugs. Turning the coffee maker off I pour us both a cup then grabbing creamer and sugar. We both make our coffee in silence then go sit on the couch. Leaning back then taking a sip, Taehyung breaks the silence by saying, "Where are they from?" I'm shocked by the forwardness of him but I'm not surprised that he'd have questions. I just shake my head hinting I'm not ready to say anything and he nods taking it in. I don't know how to tell anyone and I know there's going to be people say I'm lying and just want attention. I don't want to tell any of the guys and that be what they instantly think. I know Jimin wouldn't think that but it'll kill him, and I can't do that.

Two or so hours pass and everyone is awake and hungry so we head to McDonald's for breakfast. We all order and sit at our chosen tables, Taehyung to my right and Jimin to my left. Later on, the guys take me to the fair, it's the last day it's up due to school. After buying our tickets I instantly know which ride I'm going on to start off. I head to the ride called Air Plunge and stand in the line, Taehyung stands behind me while the rest of the guys wait off to the side. As the night goes on I and Taehyung don't leave each other's side, every ride he wants I go and vise versa.

Going back home we stop by a pizza place and get a large meat lovers pizza. Opening the car door and stepping out I accidentally hit my head falling to the ground. Jimin helps me up and I thank him politely then head to the house. Stepping in the house I feel my head and see blood so I rush to the bathroom to grab a wet cloth. Taehyung comes in behind me, grabbing the cloth off to see the gash, he slightly gasps. He presses it back down gently, "Is it bad?", I ask looking up at him. He shrugs, "I can't tell but there's a lot of blood", I sigh at this and thank him. I start to get lightheaded as I stand there, gently swaying back and forth. Taehyung notices and brings me to the toilet to sit, he checks the gash again softly sighing again. "I'm pretty sure you'll need stitches Ae-Cha", he says while looking down at me and I sigh loudly. Jimin pops his head in, "Everything okay?", "Ae-Cha needs stitches." "Why what happened?", "When she bumped her head she gashed it's open", "Oh my god are you okay?", he asks frantically. I nod gently and he sighs in relief and all I can think is this is why I wouldn't be able to tell Jimin.

Taehyung takes me to the hospital to get stitched up and on the way there it's nothing but silence between the two of us. Right before he gets out of the car I ask, "Why?", "Why what?", "Why are you protecting me?" He looks down then back up at me, "I don't want you getting hurt anymore so I'm protecting you." Well, that was vague, but I nod and go to get out but he tells me to wait. Opening the door he puts a hand on my head so I don't hit it again. After getting checked in I sit down next to where Tae is sitting, crossing my legs quickly after. My head begins to throb as I get a headache from bleeding, I sigh and a tear slips. Taehyung looks at me concerned and I hide my pain away so he doesn't have to worry more. The doctor calls my name and I stand, Taehyung following. After taking a few notes they bring me to a room to stay for a minute while the doctor gets ready. A few minutes after waiting Taehyung asks if I'm okay and I just nod.

After getting done we head back to my house and he puts music on the radio to break the silence.

Laying down I recap my day as Taehyung holds me close, I know he feels bad about what happened today. As I slowly fall asleep he brushes the hair out of my face and says quietly, "Sleep well."

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