“Just be honest with me. Do you hate me?” Taemin asks softly as he places his hand on your shoulder, hoping to soften the glare you’re giving him now.

He helped chase away the bullies harassing you just outside the karaoke bar. However, that only caused them to retaliate and their punishments towards you only got worse. You’ve been avoiding Taemin because of that. He sees your bruises and scars. He feels guilty. He did this to you. He thinks he’s hurt you.