A Bug in the System [ PROJECT: Jhin x Reader ]

2

Few years had passed - approximately 5 years in total - and here you are, sitting on the roof of the apartment, a screen was in front of you, showing the latest news that happen a few minutes ago. It was telling you about a gruesome murder that happen in an alleyway. How the neck was blown off, the victim was lying on the ground, motionless. The person who found it was taking out the trash and they claimed that they heard a shot that has been fired. They hid in the dumpster, away from the murder but they cannot see who killed the victim. You scroll down to see if there is any photo that are related with the news. Sadly, there is none.

"Figure I find you here," said a voice behind you. You turn your head to see who it was. It was a cyborg, his optics flashed in his visor as he gives you a wave. "Hey, Cody." You reply back with your own behind returning your eyes to the news. Cody walked up to you and sat next to you. "Whatcha reading, (Name)?" You pointed to the news. "Oh... that.. yeesh, whoever did that have to be caught. I mean, the street ain't safe if there's trigger-happy fella running about."

"The police can't find him, Cody." It couldn't be the three person you saw five years ago. Was it the red one? With that rifle he was holding? You know if you dig this, you might find yourself right in front of the end of the barrel of his gun. You really don't want that scenario to happen. Shivering at the thought, you change the screen to another news. This time it was telling that DJ Sona is in the city, making her concert on the next weekend. This caught Cody's attention as he fake a cough.

This prompt you to look at him, eyebrows raised. "You okay there?" The cyborg brushed it off, with one thumb up and the other hand hiding from your sight. "Cody."

His shoulders slumped in defeat. "Alright, fine!" He showed you two tickets to attend her concert. "Soooo... wanna join me?"

It sounds like a date, you thought to yourself. But you can't go. It clash with your night shift at the bookstore. Surprisingly, this city have an old bookstore that has the physical books than the non-physical ones. "You know I can't."

"Aw... why not? It's one in a million lifetime to see her!" He exclaimed, his voice modulator starts to ramble about DJ Sona and how her music is the best, etc. A sigh from you makes him to stop.

"Next time. How's that?" You shut down the screens and got up, then you offer his hand to you.

The cyborg accepted the offer and you pull him up. "Next time, you cannot decline me."

Grinning, you lightly punch his chest. "If you can find me."

He gasped, "Is that a challenge? For the great and mighty Cody?"

You rolled your eyes.

"I'm kidding, I'm kidding but girl, you are tough to find in this big ass city."

"I know." You stretch your arms, preparing a route to the antique shop. "I'll see you around." Before he could say a word, you leap from the edge of the building, jumping from the balcony of the tenants, using the grappling hook for an extra help until you land on the ground. Then, you got out of the alleyway to the street, joining the public who are walking about.

- - -

In the shadows, a faint red light could be seen. The light was dimmed to avoid getting any attention from anyone. He was watching the girl from afar, how she fall from that height and somehow, miraculously landed without inhibiting any pain. To his surprise, he had gotten a good look of her face. There were no information or records about her. Odd, usually he could find information with ease but this girl. She intrigued him. The man stopped leaning against the wall and went the opposite direction.

After all, he was work to do. She will be next if there is no work that will be given to him.