Twisted Every Way || Vmin/Yoonmin {Complete}

13 -- Tear

The demands in the note were too extreme to be overlooked, particularly in regards to the money. An emergency meeting of sorts was put together with everyone of whom the note concerned--namely Jungkook and Jimin. Though, Seokjin also urged that Taehyung attend, for his potential to bring additional information. He told no one in advance what they would be discussing. When they had all been gathered together in a meeting room, he shut the door and read the note aloud to them. Jimin's eyes widened as he listened, trying to process what Yoongi was attempting to do. In addition, he felt his chest tighten at the implication that he was leaving the Studio; while this might have been a relief several weeks ago, it worried Jimin that such a thing was being announced just after he and Taehyung had begun to plan their escape. The blond and Taehyung met eyes with fearful gazes.

"I have to admit, I'm at a loss at what to do about this," Seokjin said as calmly as he could, but looking like he was about to burst at the seams. He slammed the note down on the table, beside the open folder with the sheet music and disk. "So if anyone has any insight or comments, I would appreciate it."

"One thing should be obvious," Jungkook spoke up stubbornly. "Park Jimin is behind this. I've been telling you that from the beginning."

"Are you serious?" Jimin spoke up defensively, with a flash of anger; he and Jungkook locked glares on one another. "I wouldn't dare to pull something like this."

"It is ironic," Seokjin said, "that this should happen just after Jimin put in his two weeks notice." At this information, Jungkook gave a smirk and Jimin looked to Seokjin with anger.

"That's--It must be a coincidence!" he argued, starting to feel helpless. Sensing this, Taehyung stepped up.

"Jin, you've got to be kidding," he defended Jimin boldly.

"We know for a fact that Jimin himself isn't the ghost," Seokjin said, "but that doesn't dismiss the possibility of them working together, especially with what evidence we've collected so far. Any comments, Park Jimin?"

The blond closed his eyes, gulping and going pale. Taehyung looked for a moment at Jimin before looking at his brother. He wasn't sure how much to say, considering Jimin had been so sensitive about wanting to share any information about the ghost or his experiences with him. He knew full well that his brother wasn't fond of his lover, but he couldn't refuse to defend him. Before he could decide how to handle the situation, the cocky young star spoke up again.

"The evidence alone settles this, doesn't it?" Jungkook said, folding his arms.

"That's enough," Taehyung snapped, looking back and forth from Jungkook to Seokjin before locking eyes with Jimin. "May I?" he asked softly. Jimin released a sigh gave a small nod. Taehyung took in a breath, and tried to pick his words carefully as he spoke. "The truth is that Jimin has been dealing with harassment and manipulation from the ghost," Taehyung explained. "He was getting sedated with those smoke bombs, that's the only reason why that smell was on him before. I saw it once with my own eyes."

"You did?" Jimin asked, startled. Taehyung gave him an apologetic smile; it had never quite come out before now, since there hadn't been a pressing reason to tell him. "I hid in his dressing room to see for myself several weeks ago," he admitted, looking to Seokjin again. "The ghost was abusing him. Jimin has had nothing to do with any of this blackmailing."

"Well," Seokjin grumbled, still with a tone of skepticism, "If you've been in such a predicament for so long, is there anything you can tell us to help catch this ghost?" Jimin paused for a moment, with an expression of panic, but he slowly shook his head.

"I'm sorry, but I don't have any further information to give," he stated quietly. Taehyung bit his lip; he knew full well that Jimin had seen his face, but he also knew how reluctant he was to play a role in the man's capture. Ultimately, Taehyung loved and respected Jimin too much to betray him and relay such information to his brother, who suddenly met his eyes.