~ Together by a String ~ (Jiyoo)

~19~

"No Yooh, it was never you.. I'm sorry, I just.. I love you.."

"Y-You.. do? Do you really.. l-love me..? Do you mean it?"

"I mean everything I say.. I truly do love you.."

"Minji.. I love you too.. so fucking much."

I didn't waste any time and pulled her in a long kiss infront of everyone. Everyone was cheering and screaming, surprisingly supporting us.

Minji.. I missed her so much. Her scent, her presence, her touch.. I missed all of her. The way she was cupping my face with her hands, as well as moving her lips in a way to match mine... she did everything so perfectly. She was perfect.

I pulled out the kiss and smiled at her. I hugged her one more time and then, my nightmare finally happened.

I saw Yunjin and another man working for her enter the club and stare precisely into my soul. I waved at the cheering crowd as a goodbye after my performance and pulled Minji backstage. I held her by her shoulders and hugged her again, enjoying this moment because I didn't know if I'd ever be able to hold her in my arms again.

"Jiu, I need you to stay here, okay? I'll go out for a little bit and no matter what, don't go outside."

"Huh? Where are you going? Can't I come with you?"

"I-It's a surprise! I'll be r-right back, okay?"

"You sure it's not something serious? You're stuttering a lot."

"Don't worry, it's not, I-I'm just nervous of your reaction! And I love you and only you, okay? Never forget that. S-See you later Jiu!"

"I love you too..?"

I noticed how confused she was so I gave her a last, slow kiss before heading out the pub through the back exit. I noticed Yunjin's car parked there and I smiled to myself, thinking that my plan might actually work.

I grabbed the pocket knife that I hid in my bra and stabbed her wheels, setting her car's alarm on. It didn't take long and I saw her running towards her car with her gang member. She saw me hiding behind it and motioned for him to stay by the car while she walked towards me That was my sign to run. Please Gahyeon, I hope you called the cops..

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20:21 PM / KMJ

I was drinking some juice I got from the bar when I saw a concerned Gahyeon just sitting a few stools away from me. I moved towards her and she sighed the moment she noticed me. I looked down and wanted to talk to her, but one question was running in my mind the whole time.

"D-Do you still hate me, Gah..?"

"No Minji, I don't hate you.. I'm just worried about something."

"What's wrong?"

"I just called the cops to a warehouse somewhere behind Hongdae and I'm really worried if something happened.."