21 Chapter 21

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When I arrived home I still couldn't stop thinking about how and why Mr. Song could've been fired. I sigh heavily before heading into the house to be met with Jungkook and Jimin arm wrestling on the kitchen table. I raise a brow in confusion as the two ignore my presence, continuing to glare at each other. Hoseok standing beside them starting a countdown.

"3, 2, 1, go!" Hoseok exclaims at both boys' arms flex, tightening their grip on one another to get the advantage. I chuckle a little at the sight, approaching the two arm wrestlers.

"What's this all about?" I question as they still continue to stare down at each other.

"This guy somehow managed to steal the robe I was using!" Jimin exclaims glaring harder.

"Steal the robe you were using?!? I stole it back because it was mine in the first place!" Jungkook fights back, my eyes widening knowing what robe they're talking about.

"Well I hope you guys get this sorted out soon," I say with a small smile before speeding off towards my room. For one, to get away from the situation that could end badly for me and two, to catch up on the lack of sleep I had from last night.

I change into some sweatpants and t-shirt, sighing in complete comfort. Laying down on my bed, I smile in content as I snuggle into my blanket and pillow. Myself easily drifting off into a dreamless sleep.

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"Y/n! Wake up, wake up!" Taehyung says loudly as I groan in response, digging my face into the pillow more not wanting to get up.

"Whattt?" I question as he chuckles, smiling.

"It's time for dinner!" He exclaims as I sit up groaning, rubbing my eyes sleepily.

"Okay, okay," I say, trying to wave for him to go away but he stays in place with wide eyes staring at my arm.

I tilt my head at him in confusion, looking down at my arm to see my burn showing and quickly cover it up with the blanket. But it's already too late based off his reaction.

"Taehyung-"

"W-What was that?" He questions a bit frightened but more confused by the sight, making me sigh.

"It's nothing to worry about Taehyung," I reply calmly.

"But-"

"I'll be out for dinner soon, Taehyung," I cut him off with a small smile as he just nods too stunned to ask questions and heads towards the kitchen.

Geez...now what? I can't tell him how I got it, right? Let's just hope he doesn't mention it to the other guys...I quickly change into a long sleeved shirt to cover the mark and walk towards the kitchen with a long sigh. This is possibly going to be a long night.

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"How about a movie night?" Namjoon suggests as a chorus of agreement fills the room.

"I'll get the popcorn!" Taehyung exclaims with a smile.

"I'll help!" I state following him into the kitchen as the others decide what movie to watch. Okay- just tell him not to tell the guys…? Shouldn't be too hard, right?

We stay in silence as I grab the bowls and he grabs some popcorn bags. He pops one into the microwave and starts the timer. I try to ignore my heightened nerves, worried about the interaction from earlier, but that all fails when he taps my shoulder. I jump with wide eyes turning around as Taehyung chuckles.

"Sorry for scaring you, can you pass me the bowls?" He questions gesturing toward the bowls in my hand.

"O-Oh yeah," I stutter still recovering from the scare, handing him the bowls.

It feels as time is moving slower in this moment, wanting for him to just dump out the popcorn into the bowls. Wanting to head into the living room where all the rest of the guys are, "Y/n?"

"Hmm?" I question turning around to see his face only inches away from mine.

His eyes stare into mine, making me jump as he grabs my arm and moves the sleeve up to reveal the scar. My eyes go wide as his hand grazes the scar carefully. In a panic I try to retract my arm but it's no use as he keeps my arm in his hold.

"Look Taehyung-"

"I just wanna know how you got it," he whispers calmly with eyes softly gazing at the scar.

"I-It's a long story," I stutter out, as tears start to form in my eyes. The memories I tried to repress came back to me rapidly as if I never tried to forget them.

"Please-"

"What's taking you two so long?!?" Yoongi exclaims, distracting Taehyung for a second. This makes it easy for me to slip out his hold and head into the living room with the requested popcorn. That was too close…

"Sorry about that," I mumble, taking a spot on the floor next to Hoseok.

"No worries," Hoseok replies with a slight ruffle to my hair making me smile a little.

Taehyung enters the room in silence with the rest of the popcorn, sitting next to Jimin and Jungkook.

"Let's start, shall we?" Jin questions as we all nod in response. With that he clicks play and the movie begins.

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Halfway through the movie I feel my eyes become heavy as exhaustion hits me like a truck. Even with the nap earlier, I guess it couldn't keep me awake. I yawn quietly but it still manages to catch the attention of Hoseok.

"Tired?" He whispers as I shake my head, although a yawn escapes me again making him smile in response.

His hand gently guides my head onto his shoulder, "don't worry. You can sleep, I'll tell you what happens if you really want to know."

"B-But-"

"Shh, you're tired so sleep," he whispers softly, running his fingers through my hair calmingly.

"Thanks," I mumble feeling my eyelids close and my body relax under his caring touch. The last thing I see is him smiling at me fondly.

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After the movie ends, everyone notices your sleeping figure on Hoseok.

"Guys," Taehyung calls out, making everyone move their gazes towards him.

"What is it?" Namjoon questions, curious about what he wants to say.

"It's about Y/n," Taehyung starts before gazing down at her, "it's hard to explain. But lift up her left sleeve Hoseok."

The rest of the guys give Taehyung a concerning and confused look. Hoseok raises an eyebrow in confusion as well before hesitantly lifting up the sleeve, gasping quietly at the sight. The rest of the guys in equal shock and concern.

"W-What is that?" Jungkook questions quietly.

"It's a scar, well more a burn," Namjoon explains, staring at it although Jimin still looks confused at Namjoon.

"A burn?" Jimin asks.

"Meaning the skin has been severely burned by fire," Namjoon explains further.

"How could that have happened to her?" Jin questions out loud as the rest of the guys shrug, just as unsure as him.

"Guess we will have to see if she is willing to tell us when she wakes up," Hoseok replies gazing down at the peaceful sleeping figure of the girl.

"I don't know, she seemed pretty reluctant to tell me," Taehyung mumbles pouting.

"Maybe with all of us here, she will tell us," Yoongi states, as all of us agree with his statement.

"Guess we will wait and see," Namjoon mutters, still worriedly glancing at her burn as was everyone else.