"Alright buddy, let's get you a bath." I said, leading him into my bathroom. He hadn't said a word since we left the house, just tightly holding onto my sleeve or arm. I put in some of the bath bombs he chose last time and slipped the hoodie up over his head. He shook uncontrollably as his bare skin hit the air, I assumed more from shock than anything.

"Do you want to finish undressing yourself? I promise, if you don't feel up to it, it's ok. There is no reason to be embarrassed." I said softly, rubbing his chill covered arms. He shook his head clutching at his arms as his teeth chattered. I held my breath and looked to the side to afford him as much privacy as I could, as I slid his bottoms off and stood up, taking his hand in mine.

"Come on, baby, in the tub now." I said, leading him to step into the water. He held tightly to my hand even after he sat, whimpering as his body still shook. I took a cup in my free hand and poured the water softly over his back and shoulders, making it extra warm to try to help shake the shock off of him.

"Ok, let's wash that pretty hair of yours now." I soothed, getting him to release my hand as I leaned his head back. I rinsed it gently as I saw a tear slip from the corner of his eye. I wiped it off with my hand and kissed his cheek, making him take in a shuddering breath.

"I'll be quick sweetie. Then I will go make you some hot cocoa and we can cuddle." I said softly, as I started washing his hair. I went as quickly as I could, washing his hair and swallowing hard I flew through washing his body as well.

"Alright baby, let's get you dried and dressed." I said, standing up and grabbing a towel. I opened it and looked away as he stood up and stepped out of the tub and into the outstretched towel. I wrapped it around his poor shaking frame as I started drying him off. After he was nice and dry I wrapped the towel around his waist and grabbed his hand, leading him into Kookie's room. He stood still as I slipped a pair of briefs on him, trying my best to avoid looking at him. He stared at the ground, chewing his lip and looking like he was going to cry as a bright red flush came over his face while I started dressing him in one of Kookie's onesies.

"It's ok, sweetie, Noona didn't see anything. I looked away so you don't need to be embarrassed." I said softly as I ran my hand over his flushed cheek. He nodded and wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tightly, as I felt him tremble. We stayed like that for several minutes until I felt his body start to relax again.

"Now, come with me Taetae. You can come see Mellow! He has gotten bigger since you last saw him." I said, grabbing his hand. He cuddled one of Kookie's stuffies in his other arm as we made our way down the stairs. The tiniest crack of a smile came onto his face as he saw Mellow wiggling in excitement. I opened the baby gate as Mellow ran over and jumped up on Tae's legs. Tae sat down on the floor and let Mellow run all over him as he pet his fur softly with his spare hand. I made a cup of hot cocoa, watching Mellow lick the tears falling onto Tae's cheeks.

"Come on, baby, let's go now." I said, getting his hand. He stood up and walked with me to the couch. He sat cuddled into my side as I got him to take a few sips of the cocoa before he shook his head. He almost stood as he straddled me like Kookie does, resting his head in the crook of my neck. I rubbed his back as cartoons quietly played in the background. He jumped and whimpered as my cell phone rang, clinging tighter to me.

"It's alright bud, it's just my phone." I said quietly as I rubbed his back.

"Baby? Hobi is in surgery now. The nurse just came in with an update and said that he is doing ok so far but he lost a lot of blood. How is Tae?"

"He hasn't said anything yet, but he is currently with me on the couch. But, are you ok?" I asked, biting my lip with worry.

"Yeah, I'm ok. I have Yoongi and Jiminie here. We still haven't been able to get a hold of Namjoon or Jin but Yoongi reminded me it was their anniversary so they are probably busy."

"Alright babe. Just keep me updated. I love you." I said, letting out a sigh.

"I love you too baby, always."

The room fell into silence, save for the cartoons in the background as I fell into the rhythm of softly patting and rubbing Tae's back.

"Noona?" his deep voice finally cracked the silence.

"What is it sweetie?" I asked, kissing his forehead.

"Is Daddy gonna die?" he asked, his voice a whimper as his breathing heaved.

"Aw Taetae. Your daddy did get hurt, but he is at the hospital and they are working to make him all better for you. Don't you worry." I replied, squeezing him tightly. He nodded and sniffled as I felt his body tremble again. We sat there in silence for a long time until I felt his body start to get a little heavier, him shaking and jolting every time it did.

"Baby, why don't we go lay in my bed and I will put some cartoons on. That way if you get sleepy enough to fall asleep, you will be comfortable." I said, urging him to get up. He nodded and slid off of my lap, his legs still wobbily. I put Mellow back in the kitchen and closed the baby gate before leading Tae up the stairs and into my bedroom. I clicked on a lamp and folded back my covers for him to climb in. He curled up in the center of the bed as I turned the TV on. I turned the bright light off and slipped into the bed beside him. He immediately wrapped his arm around my waist and his leg over one of mine, laying his head on my chest.

"Are you comfortable, sweetie?" I asked, kissing the top of his head. He didn't answer for a moment as his body started trembling.

"Noona I scared the bad men gonna come get me." He said, his voice sounding so pitiful.

"Awwwww Tae, baby. I promise, they don't know you are here. You are completely safe with me. They aren't going to get you. They are all gone now." I replied, rubbing his back. He still clung to me tightly as I started humming to him softly, trying to calm him. After several minutes, I felt him start to loosen his grip on my shirt a little bit and his body relax a little more. It wasn't too much longer after that, that I he fell asleep against me, letting out soft little puffs of air. This poor thing had been through so much today, and I was happy that he was sleeping in peace. We laid there for a while until the bedroom door squeaked open, Jungkook coming through the door. He gave me a soft smile when he saw Tae snuggled up and sleeping with me.

"I'm so happy you are home. How is he?" I whispered.

"He came out of the surgery just fine. He is resting now, and he will be moved to a regular room tomorrow. Yoongi insisted on staying so I told them I would come home and keep an eye on you two." he whispered back, giving me a tired smile. He looked exhausted as he slipped his shirt off over his head and climbed in on the other side of Tae. As the bed shifted, Tae's eyes shot open and he literally climbed on top of me.

"NOONA!!!" he screamed, burying his face in my chest and wrapping his arms around me.

"Hey, Tae buddy, it's me." Jungkook said out loud, rubbing Tae's back.

"Jungkook?" Tae asked in a wobbily voice, turning to face him. When he saw Jungkook's kind smile, he burst into tears, climbing off of me and back in between us. He wrapped his arms around Jungkook's torso and cried into his chest as Jungkook patted him.

"It's ok, Taetae, everything is ok." he said over and over, shushing him and running his hand back through Tae's thick hair.

"Is Daddy gonna die?" he asked again through sobs, his shoulders shaking. I curled behind him and spooned him, enveloping him in warmth.

"No, buddy. Your daddy is going to be fine. He is sleeping at the hospital now so he can get better faster, but we will bring you to see him in the morning, ok?" Jungkook said softly, kissing Tae's forehead. Tae nodded as his crying calmed down and reduced to sniffles.

"Try to get some sleep, sweetie. Your daddy will be sad if he sees you looking tired in the morning. He will say I didn't take good care of you." I said, as I laid back on my back. Tae quickly spun around and cuddled in close to me again.

"You taked good care of me, Noona." he said softly. I pulled the pillow down a little further to slip under his head and Jungkook and I both cuddled close to Tae. We both put an arm over him and locked our fingers together, finally falling asleep in each other's warmth.

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