✔Protect Me [Taennie Adaptation]

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Taehyung's POV

I was about to drive away when I heard a commotion from the house. It seemed like someone was screaming. 'Did something happen to Jennie?' this brooding thought came to my mind and I could not help but panicked. I got out from my car, jumped over the car hood and dashed to the house, running as fast as I could.

I broke open the door and saw a big-sized woman with a head of messy, curled hair and bloodshot eyes strangling Jennie. She was very drunk as the house was filled with the smell of vodka and beer that I tried not to gag. The woman was wide-eyed when the door was broke down by me. She was about to scream at me but I beat her to it. "Hey, what are you doing?" I yelled angrily. She immediately released Jennie who has already lost consciousness. Jennie slided down to the floor with a thud and her head rolled to the side. Bruises marks were evident on her neck and in addition to her already swollen face, her lips were split with dried blood. There were also traces of glass pieces on her bloody hand and the floor as well. I figured out what has happened and saw more red. I grabbed the woman and dumped her onto the tattered sofa which squeaked under her weight. It might be because she was very drunk because she spitted out some profanities before losing her consciousness and snoring loudly. I called the police and ambulance, which came a few minutes later. I explained everything to them and they splashed a pail of cold water on her. She woke up not knowing what has happened and was about to fly into a rage when she saw police and medical help in her house. She then saw the medical help attending to Jennie and realised all of us must have knew what has happened. She got up and tried to flee but the police stopped and arrested her. She cried hysterically, begging them to let her go and finding excuses for her violent behaviour. She was brought back to the station and would be under probation until Jennie woke up and testify against her.

I held onto Jennie's hand throughout the whole ride to the hospital, willing her to open her eyes and look at me, but she did not.

I would rush to see her after school everyday but her condition was the same. The doctor has said her body and mind have gone into a sleepy mode whereby they refused to register anything with regards to anything outside. In addition, she was severely traumatised by the strangling. It would take some time for her to wake up. I have came to know that the woman who strangled her was actually Jennie's foster aunt and my father's employee, Mary. I should have beaten up the damn woman but it would against my 'no hitting on women' policy.

Namjoon did come to visit Jennie because he looked me up when he noticed Jennie was not in school for a few days. We did get into a small squabble before I was willing to tell him what happened to Jennie. I could tell he likes or maybe even loves Jennie but I would be foolish to let him snatch Jennie away from me.

Jennie's POV

I was in a place with bright coloured flowers and small animals such as squirrels running everywhere. The place was wonderful with fresh air and fluffy clouds. I lied on the grass and closed my eyes, enjoying the slight breeze. Everything was so peaceful but suddenly, I heard the thunder. I opened my eyes and saw my aunt's face directly in front of me. Her eyes were shooting out flames and she grabbed me roughly by the neck. I yelped out in pain but she gave me a few tight slaps. I groaned and  was thrown onto the ground. However, I heard someone calling out to me and the voice sounded very familiar. "Jennie, wake up! Jennie! I beg you, please wake up!" My eyes shot open and I saw bright lights everywhere. Everything was white and blurry. A face was above me but I could not make out who it was. I was too weak to make a sound and I fall back to darkness again.