Warm Hands, Locked Doors
E~1
One fine day, Jungkook woke up in a room that was not his own.
The light was dim. The air was quiet. His wrists wouldn’t move.
Taehyung was sitting beside him, calm as ever.
“You’re safe now,” he said gently.
Jungkook’s heart pounded. “Let me go.”
Taehyung only smiled, soft and terrifying. “I can’t do that.”
One fine day, Jungkook learned that love could lock doors.
Jungkook
Where am I?
Hello *ughh* my head hurts
Taehyung
Easy.
You woke up faster than I expected.
Jungkook
Taehyung…?
Why is my phone different?
Taehyung
Because the old one had too many people in it.
Jungkook
What did you do? ''Says angrily''
Taehyung
I brought you somewhere quiet.
You kept saying the world was too loud *smirks*
Jungkook
This isn’t funny fu**
I can’t move *struggles*
Taehyung
I know.
Your hands are shaking too much.
I had to make sure you wouldn’t hurt yourself.
Jungkook
Untie me. Right now.
Jungkook
You can’t just kidnap me! *looks at him furiously*
Taehyung
*scoffs* Kidnap is such an ugly word.
I prefer intervention.
Jungkook
You drugged me TAEHYUNG
Taehyung
*glance at jungkook*
You were exhausted.
You didn’t even fight.
You just looked at me like you were relieved.
Jungkook
That's a lie *shouts*
Taehyung
Then why didn’t you scream when you saw me?
Jungkook
.....*turns his head away in frustration* where are we?
Taehyung
Somewhere no one can reach you.
No doors you have to lock.
No mirrors that make you hate yourself.
Taehyung
Maybe. *walks over jungkook and lifts his chin by his index finger*
But you’re breathing slower now.
Jungkook
*moves away* let me go please *pleads*
Taehyung
*walked away* Not yet.
You’re still scared of yourself.
Jungkook
You don’t get to decide that!
Taehyung
I already did.
The moment I watched you fall apart and realized no one was catching you.
Jungkook
Because I trusted you.
Taehyung
And I honored that trust.
I didn’t abandon you. *looks at jungkook through bedroom mirror*
Taehyung
This is protection you didn’t consent to.
There’s a difference.
Jungkook
I HATE YOU TAEHYUNG *screams at him angrily*
Taehyung
That’s fine.
Hate keeps you awake.
Sleep comes later *grins*
Jungkook
You can’t keep me here forever.
Taehyung
I don’t need forever.
Just until you stop trying to disappear.
Jungkook
what if I never forgive you?
Taehyung
*removes his coat while saying* I didn’t bring you here to be forgiven.
I brought you here to be alive.
Jungkook
* started crying softly after listening what taehyung said*
Taehyung
*stays firm and says* I’m right outside the room.
If you scream, I’ll come in.
If you stay quiet, I’ll stay right here.
Jungkook
You’re forcing me tae please *pleads with eyes full of tears*
Taehyung
Yes.
Because you were never strong enough to choose yourself.
While saying one last word taehyung exits the bedroom leaving small creature behind alone
E~2
CHAPTER TWO: DON’T SCREAM
Jungkook realizes this is not a temporary mistake but a carefully planned cage. Taehyung tightens his control, not with violence, but with certainty. Fear begins to mix with exhaustion, and Jungkook learns that silence is safer than resistance.
The room never changes.
Jungkook notices this first. No sunlight. No darkness. Just the same dim glow that makes time meaningless.
He pulls at the restraints again.
They loosen slightly.
His chest tightens.
Taehyung
“That wasn’t for you,” *Taehyung says from behind him*
Jungkook
*Jungkook jerks his head to the side* How long have you been there?
Taehyung
*Taehyung steps out from the shadows and closes the door quietly. His face is calm. Too calm*
Long enough,*he says* to see you planning
Jungkook
I can’t stay here,*Jungkook whispers as His voice breaks* You can’t keep me.”
Taehyung
*Taehyung steps closer. He crouches in front of him, eye level, unblinking* I can. And I will. Until you stop trying to disappear.
Jungkook
This is wrong *Jungkook says Tears spill despite him trying to be strong* This is sick.
Taehyung reaches out and adjusts the strap around Jungkook’s wrist. Not tight. Just secure.
“I know,” he says softly.
Taehyung
But it's effective.
Jungkook
*Jungkook laughs shakily. It sounds almost hysterical* You think this is love?
Taehyung
*Taehyung tilts his head a faint smile appears* “No. I think this is survival. Love comes later
Jungkook
Someone will come for me, *Jungkook says. He clings to the thought*
Taehyung stands. He looks down at him like the decision was made long ago.
Taehyung
I removed you carefully *he says* No loose ends. No alarms.
Silence presses in.
Jungkook’s shoulders slump. His fight drains out of him.
*There* Taehyung murmurs. Satisfied. That’s the quiet I was waiting for.
He turns toward the door. His hand rests on the lock.
Taehyung
Sleep *he says gently* If you scream, I’ll come back in
The lock clicks.
Jungkook curls into himself. His breathing shakes and on the other side of the door, Taehyung stays still, listening, making sure Jungkook does not disappear.
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