"Hey Baby Girl, miss me?"

You're blood ran cold as you read the note again and again, the fear inside you reaching a boiling point. You're hands shook as you shrank away.
So many years you fought to get away from the fear. From the pain. From him.
Tears brimmed your eyes as you held back your shaky breaths.

"Y/n," Jungkook crumpled the paper and put it in his pocket as he stepped towards you. You flinched when he touched your shoulder, unable to hold the overwhelming emotions that coursed through your veins. "Hey, hey it's okay. It'll be okay-"

"No, it won't!" You snapped, dropping to the ground and clutching your knees. Jungkook seemed lost for words, unsure of what he could do to help you. So he just sat facing you, humming softly as you tried your hardest to calm down.

His hums became gentle singing as he took your hands into his.

"gwaenchanha ja hana dul set hamyeon ijeo
seulpeun gieok modu jiwo
nae soneul japgo useo
gwaenchanha ja hana dul set hamyeon ijeo
seulpeun gieok modu jiwo
seoro soneul japgo useo

geuraedo joheun nari apeuro manhgireul
nae mareul mitneundamyeon hana dul set
mitneundamyeon hana dul set
geuraedo joheun nari hwolssin deo manhgireul
nae mareul mitneundamyeon hana dul set
mitneundamyeon hana dul set"

You didn't know why it worked, how it managed to calm you down, but for whatever reason, it did. You took a couple deep breaths and allowed yourself to relax, clutching onto Jungkook's hands.

"It will be okay," he said smiling reassuringly. You nodded slowly, knowing it was your turn now, to open up about your own trauma.

"My ex, he wasn't- isn't- a very good person. You remember how I said that I trusted someone who took advantage of that trust and ruined me? Ruined everything I made for myself?"
Jungkook nodded slowly, he already seemed to know where this was going.
"Well, that was him. He was controlling and mean, and abusive. I tried for years to get out of it, but the more I tried the more controlling and manipulative he would get. He would stalk me and hurt himself just to get to me." You paused to regain your composure before you could become a mess again. "I thought I finally got away from him, that he wouldn't find me here."

"You're scared of him...oh my god, did he use to-" You nod slowly, dropping your face to avoid Jungkook's intense stare. You could tell he was angry, his gentle grip on your hands tightening to a firm hold, but his voice was soft and gentle as he spoke, "Y/n. I won't let him get to you, okay? I promise."

"Kook, if he's here-"

"The apartment is clear, I checked," he tried to reassure you.

You shook your head, pulling your hands away. "He'll hurt you."

"I'd rather that happen then let him near you ever again." his eyes were stubbornly serious, the intensity burning a hole in your soul. You could tell he meant every word he was saying. And you weren't certain whether that put you at ease, or more on edge. You knew what he was capable of, and you didn't want him going anywhere near the man who sat before you. Didn't want him hurting the one who's slowly started to capture your heart.

"Jungkook..."

"Do you trust me?" His voice was hopeful, his eyes overflowing with concern and and empathy. He held out his hands again.

You nodded slowly as you took his hands once more, "I do."

"Then trust that I will do anything and everything in my power to ensure he doesn't hurt you again." He kissed the back of your hands and held them close to his chest.

"Kook.."

"You're welcome to stay with us again tonight. I'll send Yoongi and Jimin to keep an eye on things down here." You nodded in agreement, relaxing a little knowing that you'd be somewhere safe. He stood up, offering his hand to help you to your feet aswell. "Come on. Let's get some of your stuff and head upstairs. We can stay in and watch Iron-Man again."

"No, no. I won't let this asshole ruin our Date time." You said, stubbornly wiping away the last of your tears.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, just let me get changed real quick." You nodded, already rummaging through your dresser to find an outfit. You picked a simple cropped tee and distressed overalls, then shooed Jungkook from the bedroom.

"... I'm not getting those boxers back any time soon, am I..."

"Nope."

A/N:
Jeez. This took so long. Sorry to keep you all waiting so long for an update.

To all my more recent readers, Welcome to the shit show! I sincerely hope you enjoy!

This somehow now has 69k+(ha. nice) reads and??? How?!?!?!?????

You guys are seriously amazing and I can't even begin to tell you how much your continuous support and encouragement means to me. You guys make my day and I want to thank each and ever one of you for being so patient and kind. I'll try to bring the next update soon.

Til then,
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Kook-Book out~