Same Disorder
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He kept his eyes mostly down as he fidgeted with the end of his shirt.
The female counselor questioned.
He blinked, flinching at the words that came so suddenly.
He leaned back in his chair, lulling his head to the side.
Taehyung
Shy, always nervous. She never used to be like that.
He watched carefully as the counselor scribbled down notes. He calmly bounced his leg,
Drumming his fingers against his thigh. His room monitor said he could go outside today.
After he was done with his check-in.
She asked, raising both eyebrows.
He swallowed, his bones turning to stone under his skin.
He bit his lip, moving his gaze to fix on the wall behind her.
Taehyung
He scared the others.
Taehyung squirmed in his spot, digging his fingernails into his forearm uncomfortably. A habit. He didn't answer.
She urged, leaning towards him from across the table.
Taehyung
He threatened to... uh-
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Taehyung
He threatened to... uh-
He couldn't get the words out. He simply could not.
Taehyung
He told me he would uh- k-kill me. Choke me, slit my neck.
The tears came quick, and he really did hate crying in front of the counselor.
He hated talking to her. Spilling out his thoughts filtered out of tangled wires he was supposed to call his brain.
He bit back sobs as she scribbled down notes. He just wanted to go outside.
Taehyung
C-Can I leave now?
She gave him a look over her purple framed glasses, blinking at him as though he had just asked for her to donate a kidney.
Go Ara
Yes. Thank you, Tae. I'll see you tomorrow.
As though a rope was pulling him, he got up out of his chair the moment she finished her sentence.
He was always the first to leave the meeting, never her. Because Taehyung feared if she left,
She would never come back. He at least needed one person in his life to stay.
Once he was out of the counselor office, he slipped down the hall where his monitor was waiting for him, Seokjin.
jin
Taehyung. How'd it go?
Jin asked him as they both fell in step with each other.
Taehyung shrugged, drying his previous tears on his sleeve.
Taehyung
Pretty horrid. As usual...
He trailed off as he saw the doors that lead to the court yard.
Taehyung
You have 2 hours outside today.
Informed Jin. Taehyung smiled.
jin
And I also need to talk to you about something.
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jin
And I also need to talk to you about something.
The smile faded. Those words never meant any good. Taehyung let out a sigh as they stopped before the doors.
The doors to the bright sun light, and the warm breeze. The endless blue sky with painted white clouds.
The thought of fresh air made Taehyung bounce on the balls of his feet in anticipation.
He looked back up at Jin, who was waiting for his attention back.
Taehyung
What is it, hyung?
He asked with a slight huff in his voice. Jin gave him a sad smile.
jin
The counselor says Derek is getting loud. And things seem to be increasing,
jin
When they should be decreasing. You have not been sleeping,
jin
And your condition is running down your energy. You yell in your sleep,
jin
Talking about how you would rather die then be alive anymore...
Jin explained slowly, giving Taehyung a knowing look before continuing:
jin
We want to give you a roommate, Tae. Someone who's just like you.
jin
You can learn to trust each other, and you can talk with one another. Interact.
jin
It's something new, but we think it will really help you.
Taehyung stood, shock taking over his features. They wanted to give him a roommate?
No. He clenched his fists into balls, staring hard at his feet.
jin
I know what your thinking Tae-
He snapped at Jin harshly in return.
Jin have him a sympathetic look, reaching out to place a hand on the boy's shoulder.
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