Hardon-Happiness Street, Spring-cummings Club, 11:15PM
It was about 11:15 PM precisely, when Jungkook's friends noticed his disappearance. All they were told was that he was leaving them to dance for a while, yet it had been an awfully long hour and he still wasn't back. As if having no phone on him wasn't already making them panic, the fact that Yoongi and Jin previously encountered you in the club didn't make the night any reassuring for them. What if something happened to their youngest?
"Jungkook left for quite a long amount of time, don't you think?" Jimin tried whipping off the red lipstick from his lips "Damn, it won't dissolve" he tried removing it with his sleeve
"He's probably still dancing? At least I'd like to assume that he is still on the dance floor, or else we're f*cked on several levels" Taehyung blinked "Also, do you need cleaning wipes, jimin? That lipstick is a staining lipstick, so it won't come off even if you try" he handed him a cleaning wipe
"Thanks, man, oof, I felt like it would never come off" Jimin sighed in relief
"This isn't the time to be talking about cleaning wipes and lipstick, you dumbos!" Jin smacked the back of their heads with the Playboy magazine on the table "The heir disappeared, so you better start searching now"
"Why are you always ordering us around? Just because you're a duke, it doesn't mean that you have the same authority as Jungkook." Jimin scowled as he rubbed his head in pain "We're his loyal right hands, so he only gets to boss us around, yet he never does it. So, why are you bossing us around?!" he felt alcohol invade his system, as he was truthfully spitting out his feelings.
Jin felt his heart hurt at those words. Even if he wasn't to be the heir of the kingdom, he still tried his best to take care of Jungkook with all his might. Why was it that the status of an heir and of a duke was so different? Jin never dreamt of being in Jungkook's place even if it was for a second, yet his parents were pressuring him for the longest time to step up in the world of royalty and win over his own kingdom if it wasn't the one in Empire city. Even if Jungkook felt like his freedom would vanish once he would rule empire city, Jin was equally as pressured if not more, as he had to find an eligible bride to rule a kingdom of his own.
"These brats" Jin clenched his fist "If you two would open your eyes for should I say, at least a few minutes, you would have noticed that Y/N was in the club tonight." He stared at them "It's our responsibility to make sure nothing crazy goes down. We're in a club, people. Our privacy will get breached if we don't do something."
"She was what?!" Taehyung choked on his drink "She was here?! How come? I thought she said she was hanging out with her friend..." he sighed
"So she lied to him..." Jimin felt it pierce through his heart "Treason" he leaned his head against the couch, as he stared at the tattoo on his forearm "All Jungkook ever wanted was to fall in love and feel like a normal kid...and now she will take that away from him by hurting his feelings? I will never allow it!"
"I knew she was no good news..." Namjoon ran a hand through his hair "After finding that hidden weapon in her cabinet, I knew she was dangerous"
"You guys are probably overdramatizing. What if she's just a hunter? I mean, your dads do that in their free time, right Jin?" Hoseok shrugged off the possibility
"Hunting?" Jin laughed heartlessly "How could she get her hands on a pistol model that only exists in empire city? You tell me."
"Shit, are you being serious now?!" Hoseok's inner law student was panicking "How did she get her hands on that? Those are strictly forbidden outside of the city"
"Maybe someone sold it to her?" Taehyung tilted her head
" I wanted to believe that too, but after I heard that she was possibly involved with Wang Jackson, I knew that it was bad news. As much as I want to believe her, I can't. She's been trying to fool us for the longest time and she's been fooling jungkook for a year and a half now. Who knows what her next move is?" Jin replied
"She might be bad news, but it seems like there's another bad vibe in this club apart from her" Yoongi commented
"Why is he talking so casually, this just feels weird to me?" Taehyung shivered
"He said he would drop the holy talk for a while" Jimin gossiped to taehyung
"Y/N might seem dangerous, but I feel like she's just a bait and there's something worse behind all of this" Namjoon rubbed his chin
"Exactly, someone is orchestrating all of her moves." Yoongi nodded "Y/N never seems sure of what she is doing, that was clear hesitation that I saw on her face earlier..."
"Wait, you saw her too?" Hoseok blinked "Why didn't you spill the tea like an hour ago, damn it!"
"Because we didn't want to hurt Jungkook, what if he were to learn that she lied to him to come to the club? He'd be devastated." Jin replied
"He has the softest heart after all..." Yoongi replied, rather sadly
The boys were very supportive of jungkook's happiness but seeing the way you often hurt his feelings, they were not necessarily in favor of him hurting himself again. Especially, ever since Namjoon, jin, and Yoongi got suspicious of your behavior. They knew that you had something to do with a conspiracy. They felt it.
"Maybe he's still on the dance floor, let's search for him" Hoseok stood up, ready to leave the luxurious lounge "Wait wait wait, guys" he furrowed his brows as he asked his friends to make way for him "Isn't that Wang Jackson over there, with the blonde hair?" he stared at the dance floor from the balcony of their lounge
"What is he doing here?" Yoongi's zen voice sounded sharp for the first time in five years
"I thought we were over after he left your hometown, Jin. Why in the world does he have to come here of all places?" Hoseok raised a brow
"Why do you make it sound as if you were in a relationship and broke up because he cheated on you"Jin chuckled
"You said Jackson shared an elective class with you, tae?" Jimin asked
"Yeah, he always bothers to show up in his red Lamborghini, ready to steal everyone's attention."Taehyung nodded
"A damn attention seeker, huh? That guy didn't change at all." Jin shook his head in disbelief "From fencing classes till now and he still does it dirty..." he paused before adding his next comment
"I thought his family only came here from time to time. Why is he making this a regular thing?! It's not his place to be coming in Sin Town!" Hoseok furrowed his brows
"Wait that asshole owns a Lambo?!" Jimin's eyes sparkled
"As if that's what's we should be thinking about right now, Jimin" Yoongi rubbed his temples
"I'm not fond of those who like shoving their wealth in other people's faces" Jin blew air on his nails
"Isn't that what you do 24/7?" Namjoon raised a brow
"I do it with sass not like a brat" Jin flipped his hair "Learn the difference between flaunting and bragging, honey"
"I never liked that guy's manipulative ways" Hoseok clenched his fist "No matter how lawful I might be for studying in law school, I really want to shove my fist in his annoying face."
"What good would that do to us? You know his family is shitty as it gets. They might make you vanish if you ever lay a hand on their damn heir..." Jimin commented
"Don't get me started on his damn sister. She thinks she owns the world or some shit." Jin scoffed "She doesn't have half of the Prada bags I own yet she always tries showing off"
"Jackson and Jessica." Hoseok groaned "The duo of devils."
"And their dad is Satan himself" Namjoon replied
"Jessica was hot though--" Taehyung blinked before Namjoon pinched his cheek "Owww! What?! She was my first crush!"
"You gotta admit that Jessica was a bomb. Do not deny." Hoseok muttered under his breath
"Oh mighty Jessica....too bad she strayed to the wrong path" Yoongi commented
"Jessica is just dangerous, that's all there is to her" Namjoon replied
"I wonder how it'd be like to be hooking up with the enemy" Taehyung blinked
"LET'S BE CLEAR! You will not be hooking up with Jessica. Not even in a thousand years!" Namjoon smacked the back of taehyung's head
"Men want what they can't have. You're only encouraging taehyung to sin right now" Jin rolled his eyes
"Even in another dimension?" Taehyung blinked
"Even if the world stops spinning and you get sent to Uranus, I will not allow this!" Namjoon replied
"My anus?" Taehyung raised a brow
"Why is he like this?!" Jimin facepalmed
...
Agency Headquarters, Hidden underground side of Sin Town, 11:20 PM
Jungkook bit on his lips nervously as he waited for you to come back. How was it that you brought him to a hidden underground agency and told him to hide in your secret room? What if he were to get exposed while you were supposedly changing outfits for god knows what reason. You on the other side absolutely wanted to get rid of that red skimpy dress and wear some comfortable clothes. He sighed before standing up, analyzing the room once again and noticing the bed this time. Why did it look so invitingly comfortable? He knew better than to jump on someone else's bed, yet his exhausted state was battling against his rationale.
"Well...I can always sit on it, right? That wouldn't be a problem" he pondered to himself before
patting the soft bed covers before he got startled by your voice
"You absolutely CAN'T!" you pulled on his arm, making his body collide against yours
"Why not?!" jungkook held on his heart, staring at you, flabbergasted "I was about to have a heart attack because of you, I swear to god..." he held onto his chest
"I'm sorry" you gently patted his arm "It's just that the fabric of this bed has motion movement, so it can distinguish male and female when they lay on it"
"Why in the world would they monitor that?" Jungkook furrowed his brows, before raising a
brow at you
"To ensure that I bring no men to play during work?" you tilted your head
"Men?" he raised a brow "You're the kind to do that kind of thing?" he looked puzzled
"What?" you blinked
"You're not confirming or denying the accusations....seems like you did do something" he crossed his arms over his chest, eyeing you
"Oh please, spare me and don't compare me to YG." you rolled your eyes
"Ouch. " Jungkook chuckled "You're really out there stepping on everyone's pride, including one the biggest names in the music industry"
"Who cares? So what if they're big names? It doesn't change that they can be questionable, especially when their artists haven't had comebacks in centuries" you flipped your hair "That's what we called mismanagement."
"Oh, and the businesswoman you are, would know that?" Jungkook leaned his back against the wall
"Oh trust me, I've known a whole rack of bratty spoiled rich people in life" you opened your drawer, to grab a folder "Including some very nasty ones that you'd rather not know about"
"Bratty..." jungkook furrowed his brows "Spoiled..." he hugged his arms closer to his body "Rich?" he sighed as he recognized that some of these traits belonged to him "You must really hate that kind, huh?" he smiled awkwardly
"I never hate willingly, Jungkook." you stared at him "They're the ones who made it so that I despise them."
"Just...what happened to you to hate those people so much?" he hesitated as he asked you
"I'd rather not talk about it" you flipped the pages on your folder before grabbing Jungkook's file
"Okay, then do you confirm or deny that you brought men in here?" he attempted to change topics
"And why is that relevant at all?" you cracked a smile
"Because....between you and I..." he brought his lips closer to your ear before whispering his next words in his ear "I'd be honored to be your first" he stared at you playfully as alcohol was getting the best of his flirty side
"Too close, sir." you breathed unevenly, your cheeks turning red as you softly pushed his face away "Let's keep a professional distance as this is a work setting" you smiled
"Don't sir me" he rolled his eyes "and seeing that you're avoiding my questions, seems like you did do some questionable things in this basement?" he looked unimpressed
"D-Don't look at me like that" you avoided his gaze
"What should I expect anyway from a liar" he commented playfully, crossing his arms over his chest, sticking out his tongue like a child
"I will let you know that I am completely sin free even if I've lived here for the longest time" you crossed your arms over your chest, oddly mirroring his childish act
"Sin-free? In Sin Town? Y/N? Really?" he stared at you once again "Who are you trying to fool here?" he chuckled
"Right. Who am I trying to fool" you sighed
"Also...I was keeping it to myself since earlier but....you kind of...look.... gorgeous in your new outfit...It looks really pretty on you" he gave you a thumbs up, nodding like a puppy, eyeing the leather pants and jacket
"You conspicuous boy...I see right through you!" you shook your head in disbelief "Stop aiming for my heart, it can't afford to be weak even for a second while we're in this basement" you pointed at him accusingly as you felt your heart soften at his compliment
"M-Me?! A-Aiming for your heart?!" he felt his heart skip a beat "When did I ever--" he panicked as his soft red cheeks showed his true feelings
"Whoa there, relax, Jungkook." you patted his shoulder as his innocent sight made you chuckle"I didn't say anything crazy. There's nothing wrong with you being an ace at throwing flirty remarks and compliments naturally."
"R-Right. It was just my unconscious acting against me" he tapped his fingers over his lips "I speak too fast sometimes. Pardon me... I'm being unlike myself tonight, must be alcohol sipping through my system" he bit his bottom lip "I'm not that kind of guy okay..." he stared elsewhere "I just happen to get these random rushes of confidence when I get drunk"
"Yeah, I can see that" you raised a playful brow
"Y-Yeah" he smiled awkwardly "So...care to elaborate on this situation?"
"Why don't you guess?" you constantly tried to push away the main topic of him being a target as you tried your best to avoid hurting his feelings
"For what?" he scowled like a child "You know me, Y/N. I'm not very good at these games"
"H-Hey, it'd be way too easy for me to just spill everything right here when I tried so hard concealing it" you stuttered
"You're no fun. Give me some spice. I have been waiting for weeks now" he gently grabbed your hand in his as his soft eyes stared at your lips
"B-Because...you're almost there and...I'm pretty sure you've figured everything by now" you avoided his soft orbs, attempting to stray away from his seductive aura
"Why is it that the prettiest girls are always the best at lying?" he muttered to himself as he shook his head in disbelief, before clasping a hand over his mouth "Damn it. What's wrong with me?!" he scolded himself, noticing that his thoughts were voiced instead of being kept in his mind "I am definitely too drunk to function"
"Why don't you sit down?" you pushed him on your rotating chair as you stared at him, him closing his eyes, you holding the file tightly against your chest "So? Any guesses?"
"So since we're in a secret basement and you're wearing black..." his eyes shot open "Can I assume that you're like a spy?" he tilted his head innocently "James bond kind of stuff?"
"You're catching on quite fast, Jeon Jungkook." you nodded as your fingers got shaky "We're in the basement of a secret organization who has specific targets."
"Interesting...what's the name of your organization?" Jungkook seemed rather curious
"I can't reveal it since my life is at stake here..." you replied
"Your life is at stake?" his eyes rounded as he felt panic invading his body
"All the time" you stared at him
"What kind of f*cked organization is this? Who's responsible here?" the boy stood up, like a parent ready to complain at a parent-teacher meeting
"Just relax. okay" you pushed him back on the rotating chair
"Do I look like I can relax when you just told me that people are after your life?" his eyes rounded
"Jungkook. This is what goes down in Sin Town behind closed doors and no one must know" you stared at him "No one chooses this life. You just end up getting trapped in a mess created by those who were close to you. This is how messed up this city is."
"Then why don't you just run away from this town?! I...we...could find a way to protect you and keep you safe from anyone and--" he grabbed your shoulders
"With what power? I wish it was that easy but It's no use trying to fight back, Jungkook...they will end up finding me and finish their business either ways no matter what they need to do.." you sighed
"So those who direct this agency are the ones who hurt you?" he gently brushed his thumb over your bruised wrist, his soft eyes expressing anger as every fiber of his body was on fire."How dare they lay a hand on what's precious to me" he muttered his last sentence as he clenched his fist
"That's only a taste of what they can do. Jungkook" you gave him a heartbroken smile "Trying to bit the hand that feeds you is like asking for a death sentence in this agency..." you commented, avoiding his eyes
"If that's so, then I'll just get rid of this matter myself" he clenched his jaw "I don't care who they are and what they want from you but this kind of behavior is what calls for them to be sentenced and banished--"
"Banished? Sentenced? No one has this kind of authority or power, Jungkook." you stared at him
"And I don't mind living like this....if it means you get to escape from them"
"What are you talking about?! We need to do whatever it takes to get you out of this mess and punish those who--"
"That's not the point! It isn't only about me..." you avoided his soft eyes, afraid of adding your next sentence " They... want you Jungkook..."
"They want me?" he blinked
"Yes, they want you more than anything else they ever targeted" you felt a lump in your throat as you noticed Jungkook's face falling into a look of disgust and deception
"I-I am a target?" J-Jungkook stammered
"You have been a target for years." you grabbed his collar " You are what they are waiting to get their hands on, Jungkook."
"H-How would you know?" he felt his body trembling as he wished you had nothing to do with him, even if the answer was crystal clear
"Because" your cold eyes stared at him before dropping to the floor "They hired me to gather information about you"
"And...you...actually....went along with them?" he gulped on his saliva as he knew he would get hurt no matter what was your next answer
"Yes," your fingers were shaking against the fabric of jungkook's collar "I was purposefully trained for years to bring back some sort of evidence about you that I still have no idea of."
"For years?" he scoffed, his heart slowly breaking into pieces "You've been in this for years ...preparing for the day you would casually be fooling around with my honest feelings?"
"Because...Because I was forced into it...." You stared at his broken state "I never wanted any of this either Jungkook... "
"So...you...moving into the dorm was also planned ahead?" his eyes were watering as he took a deep breath "To...to dupe me..right?"
"You're their main target and they would do anything to get their hands on you" you cupped his cheeks as you felt hurt by just looking at him "Deceiving is their expertise Jungkook..."
"You mean it's your expertise?" his heart broken face was staring at you
"Jungkook--" you grabbed onto his sleeve
" and you deceived me for all this time?" a droplet of tears escaped from his sparkly eyes
"I...I..." you were at loss of words as you knew that this revelation could either strain your friendly relationship with him or simply tear it down
"Were you ever sincere with me...?" another tear escaped his eye "Did you genuinely take care of me...did you actually ever care about me...No...was it all an act...?"
"I never wanted to hurt you" you brushed your thumb against his soft cheek as you felt a tear escaping your eye as well
"but you still fooled me...right?" he clasped his fingers softly around your hand that was cupping his cheek, slowly pushing it away "And I was dumb enough to trust every word that came out of you"
"I had no choice" you stopped yourself from bursting in tears as you pulled him in your arms, softly brushing his hair, his face engulfed in the crook of your neck "but in the end... all I know is that I wanted to protect you"
"What tells me that this is not another one of your lies?" he pulled away from you, furrowing his brows, wiping his tears with the back of his sleeve "How am I supposed to trust any of your words when you've been turning me into an idiot for the past year and a half?!"
"Do you think I enjoy doing what I do?" you furrowed your brows". Everyone has their reasons and I had my own reasons to join the agency"
"Whatever reason that was. Was it worth fooling me over? Was it worth playing with my feelings?" Jungkook stared at you
"I did all in my power to protect you Jungkook."
"Of course you did, by lying to me and turning me into a fool." his dark orbs pierced into your soul
"Why don't you get it through your head, that your life is on the line! Who cares about me being an undercover agent or a roommate?! All that matters is your safety"
"I can't believe you" he shook his head in disbelief "What exactly forced you to put a front and fool me into thinking you were a friend when you actually duped me for months? " he replied in a salty manner
"Look, I didn't dig up your personal life nor did I expose any information about you, and up till this day, I still don't understand why they are after you and they won't tell me why. So just like I didn't cross the line with your personal information, please don't ask me why I had to join the agency. "
"Sure, I'll just stay the fool I am supposed to be" Jungkook scoffed "Why don't you make up more lies?"
"I understand that you're probably thrown off right now but I believe that if we work together we could maybe--" you got cut off
"Maybe what?! Keep using me until you complete your mission while I keep being an idiot?" he clenched his fist "What tells me that this isn't your plan to trap me because this so-called agency wants me?" He stared at you before walking towards the door "I'm getting out of here"
You forcefully grabbed his arm, preventing him from reaching the door as you weren't done explaining yourself. After all, Jungkook was already aware of the situation, nothing more could break him apart. Now all you had to do was to make him understand that he was in grave danger. The boy would not step outside the agency without knowing that they were onto him. On your side, you were dying to uncover why in the world they wanted him so much.
"Okay. YES. I get it. I am a crazy bitch for expecting you to put feelings aside and help me when I've been lying to you but this is not about me or us. It's about you." you pulled on his collar "Will you just... take a look at this." you shoved a paper in front of his face
The boy furrowed his brows as he eyed the familiar looking crest on the file you previously shoved in his face. It was his family's royal hidden crest. No one outside of royal quarters was aware of its appearance except private family members and insiders of Empire palace. His eyes rounded as panic slowly imbibed itself in his system, snatching the file away from your hold "I have no idea why in the world this crest is the exact same as the one on that hoodie you were wearing back then at the pharmacy, but I believe this is a clue as to why you are a target," you muttered
"How did ...they get their hands on this" he looked at it closely
...
Hardon-Happiness Street, Spring-cummings Club, 11:30 PM
The boys took their minds off of Jackson as they had to solely focus on finding Jungkook before anything else. Sure, they knew that something was icky for the blonde guy to be at the club, but no one ever knew about 'them' dropping by at the club, so it might have been a coincidence. The heir was a priority over them having a cat fight with an old enemy.
"I've searched the dance floor and the rooftop, he's still nowhere to be found" Namjoon breathed heavily as he reached his friends back in the VIP lounge
"That kid...I hope he didn't run away or something" Hoseok furrowed his brows "Boys, ideas, quick!" he snapped his fingers
" We should be alerting authorities now! We can't reach him and there are several potential dangers in this club" Jimin cupped his cheeks
"The Jungkook disappeared. Gone. Vanished. Finished--" Taehyung commented in a dramatic tone before 'fainting' in Jimin's arms
"Get a grip over yourselves, you brats!" Jin grabbed jimin and taehyung by the back of their shirts "Let's piece this whole thing together and figure out something"
"We don't have time to piece evidence together Jin, we need to act now. May I remind you that Jackson is still roaming in the club?" Namjoon replied
"Can someone please enlighten me about this whole Jackson situation?" Taehyung blinked "Why do we despise him so much, again?"
"Thy mouth shall not be opened necessarily as it might spoil thee future" Yoongi clasped a hand over Taehyung's mouth
"Ehm...translation, please?" Taehyung tilted his head "I thought you dropped the holy talk for a wh--"
"Just stay quiet, okay?" Yoongi hushed taehyung as he laced his hands with the latter, acting like an older sibling would towards their younger brother
"Y'all be holding hands when we're having a red code. Seriously. I cannot figure you out sometimes" Hoseok facepalmed
"I think Hoseok wished he was holding hands with Yoongi, right now," Jimin smirked as he whispered his words to Taehyung in a shady manner
"I say we capture the potential danger if there's one" Taehyung stared at his friends innocently
"But what are the chances that he's the reason behind jungkook's disappearance?" Jimin nodded
"Look, if in theory, Jackson is a possible threat, why not take him away and make him admit his wrongs ? That way we won't have any regrets later on, if he's actually the reason why JK disappeared" Taehyung replied
"Why is it that he's so brainless yet extremely witty at the right moment?" Jin nodded "I approve of this kid. Well raised, namjoon, well raised"
"Don't look at me like that, he has his own real parents back in empire city" Namjoon chuckled before ruffling taehyung's hair "But I'm pretty sure he has a bit of my brain somewhere inside this thing" he flicked taehyung's forehead
"Of course he is. Our Nam-poo-poo is pretty smart" a girly voice was heard
"Exactly, Nam-poo-poo has a sexy brai--Excuse me?!" Namjoon scoffed as he turned around noticing his best friend"Ailee...it's just you...." he sighed
"My dear Nam-Poo-poo, Nams, the joon to my moon, what's with this lack of excitement when your bestie is there to make your evening more fun?!" She hugged his waist with one arm, still holding onto the puppy she had in her arms earlier in the evening "I missed you"
"Sometimes, I wonder what exactly happens in there for you to be coming up with such...such...nicknames?" he poked her head, slowly pushing her away from him
"It started off with Nam-Pooh. Like Winnie the Pooh, but I wanted to give it an edge because even though your smile is as sweet as a bear, you're kind of destructive and--" Ailee was cut off by namjoon
"Yeah I'm destructive but you're a whole disaster, Ailee. What's up with you and that puppy in your arms?" Namjoon commented "Don't tell me you stole him from his owner"
"That's Fernando... I found him earlier during the night before bumping into Jungkook. No one's ever taking him away from me" she held tightly onto the soft puppy
"He already has a collar and--- wait what did you just say? What happened with Jungkook?" Namjoon's eyes widened
"Oh, we met briefly on the dance floor when some high school kid was like...confessing her love to him and then he entrusted her to me before exiting to go on the second floor but then she disappeared after saying something about curfews and brothers and oh lord...my brain can't remember that much information. Anyways, he seemed like he was chasing after something...or someone" she shrugged "And he accused me of stealing Fernando, just like you did. And to say that I was wondering where he got that side from. It came from you, huh?" Ailee shook her head in disbelief
"Exactly where was he going?!" Namjoon asked
"I don't know, I think he was aiming for the fountain or something. I'm pretty sure I saw him with a water bottle before he left" Ailee tried remembering
"Second floor?" Jimin blinked "Let's go"
"Oh! We're going on an adventure!" Ailee clapped her hands
"If you say so, just come with me" Namjoon pulled her with him
"Let's get it!" Ailee threw her fist in the air
"Why does this sound like a signature catchphrase Jungkook would use in an alternative universe?" Taehyung whispered to Jimin
"Probably because it is" Jimin nodded
"Thou shall refrain from causing destruction of the bricked wall. Its reconstruction is a painful process that stresses the external beings" Yoongi pressed his palms together in a praying motion
"Ehm...Amen?" Hoseok raised a brow
"What is he blabbering about?" Jin rolled his eyes "Whatever, Let's get it"
The boy gathered in a huddle with Ailee, figuring the next action of their plan before reaching the second floor where Fernando, the puppy, started sniffling strangely, which made the group confused about the situation.
"I'm pretty sure Jungkook was here" Ailee blinked as she pointed at the fountain
"What's with the stolen pup?" Jimin blinked as he softly patted Fernando's fur "Seems like he's trying to tell us something"
"For the last time, I didn't steal him! I found him on the street!" Ailee scowled
"Come here, sweetie" Jimin gently took the puppy in his arms "What is it?" he patted him as the puppy let out a little cry, "I think he's crying for Jungkook. I know Fernando, I miss him too. Don't worry we'll find him"
"Hey, what's this?" Taehyung furrowed his brows as he noticed a water bottle on the ground containing a pink substance
"Don't touch it" Namjoon held onto Taehyung's hand "Who knows what it is"
"Your girl Ailee got you. I carry gloves everywhere with me" she slapped the plastic gloves onto her slim hands
"I don't know if I should be more concerned over you carrying plastic gloves with you. Do you try to hide evidence on a daily basis or what?" Hoseok raised a brow
"Nah, I just happen to work at the cafeteria. It is indeed Jungkook's...I'm pretty sure I saw him carrying it." Ailee grinned as she grabbed the bottle in her hands before opening the lid, sniffing the product "Smells like normal water to me?"
"Don't smell it! For god's sake. Really. you lack common sense, Ailee. What if this shit is poisonous" Namjoon flicked her forehead with his knuckle
"Aye, come on. Sin Town may be shady but we don't do it like this" she smiled "The only evils are those who come here when they did not grow up in the city itself. Sure, we have a reputation for being the city of 'exile' but that's just a misconception!"
"Misconception or not, we have to figure out what's going on with Jungkook's water bottle? Why is it so weird and tinted pink" Namjoon clenched his fist
"Looks like your kookoo was trying to challenge the odds tonight, seeing that he was running away and all....and now this weird water bottle" Ailee paused before her eyes rounded "Was your kid trying to do drugs behind your back or?"
"Are you insane or what?! Jungkook would never get involved in shit like that!" Jimin frowned, showcasing his overprotective side
"She's not completely wrong when she talks about possible drug intake" Namjoon stared at the bottle more closely "If that wasn't it, then would you care to explain what's with this small hole on the lid? "
"It looks like a needle was stuck in to add something in his water. He most likely was drugged, not the other way around" Hoseok's eyes rounded "And if that's the case, then we're f*cked on several levels."
"Someone wants to harm Jungkook and I'm positive that it has something to do with Y/N." Jin clenched his fist "That girl. I clearly warned her to not touch a strand on his hair. If he ever got hurt--"
"Let's not skip to conclusions, okay?! Maybe this is a misunderstanding!" Taehyung stammered "At least I hope so, nothing should happen to kook..."
"By the power of the holy tree, I shall evaluate the contents of thy water bottle, as the Eden Garden might be in great danger of being tainted by humans' greed and crude wish of ruling over the universe" Yoongi snatched the bottle from Ailee's hold
"What did he just say?" Ailee raised a brow "I am confusion"
"So am I, especially around him" Hoseok pointed at Yoongi
"Is it me, or is this same liquid over there?" Jimin furrowed his brows as he pointed inside the women's washroom
" You're completely right" Jin's eyes widened as he went inside
"Only Jin hyung can casually go inside a female's restroom with no hesitation, I swear to god" Taehyung chuckled
They followed jin inside as they noticed more droplets of pink liquid on the ground, making them furthermore confused, but what made their jaw drop was the piece of glass Hoseok spotted inside the stall.
"Was someone trying to harm Jungkook in the ladies room or something?" Hoseok frowned "What in the world is this doing in here and why is it coated with the same pink liquid?"
"The only explanation plausible here is that the pink substance was in a bottle made of glass before it got injected inside the bottle" Namjoon replied "Therefore, making Jungkook a target, drugging him and dragging him somewhere we don't know"
"May I know why anyone would want to kidnap an innocent kid who's partying at a club, though?" Ailee was confused as she wasn't aware of Jungkook's status
"Because the world is disgusting, that's why" Hoseok sighed
"Wrong Answer Jung Hoseok." Jin replied "It's because it's the kind of thing Y/N would do. I knew she was up to no good when we saw each other on this floor. She was roaming around this exact same area, on her way to going inside the restroom. She lured him, drugged him and dragged him somewhere" he clenched his fist "She will not be getting away with this"
"Who is Y/N?"Ailee blinked
"Just stay quiet, Ailien" Namjoon clasped a hand over her mouth
"The beauty that has submerged our night shall be restored once the lies become uncovered. Not all angels have wings, yet those who have the biggest wings are bound to be trapped in the claws of the unexpected. It is neither a curse or a blessing, but it shall make them sprout and grow into fine creatures that can rule" Yoongi muttered in a holy manner
"Why is he back to being so Shakespeare-like? I got confused after he said the word ' submerged'" Taehyung blinked again
"It's his metaphorical way to express what might happen in the future" Hoseok commented
"So, foreshadowing?" Jimin raised a brow
"Thou shall say amen and carry on with the usual brainless conversations thy hold on a daily basis" Yoongi stared at his friends
"I am conflicted about this guy. Honestly." Hoseok commented "But I have a thing for weirdos, so I'll get past his weird ass way to turn stuff into a piece of wisdom when it's not necessarily needed"
"This is not the time to be talking about your potential crush on Min Yoongi, Hoseok! We have to move our asses to where jungkook is, and fast!" Jin groaned
" Why don't you despacito the f*ck down okay?" Jimin held onto Jin's arm "Everything is under control"
"Just like Hoseok is under Yoongi's control...." Taehyung wiggled his eyebrows
"This set of idiots are driving me nuts." Namjoon rubbed his temples
"It's okay, Joonie, I am here" Ailee poked his arm
"Oh great, I forgot there was an extra idiot here who's clumsy, which is worse" Namjoon smiled sarcastically
"Well, this clumsy idiot will be taking her Fernando and let you carry out your investigation alone" Ailee frowned as she took the puppy from Jimin's arms
"N-Noona, where are you going?" Jimin blinked innocently "I was just getting to know Fernando better!"
"I have to go find his owner" Ailee replied, making Namjoon confused, and making the other boys scowl at their friend
"H-Hey Ailee. What's with you?" Namjoon gently grabbed onto her arm as she flinched before skillfully escaping from his hold
"Sorry, I just don't feel very well at the moment." Ailee walked away
"Oh Bravissimo, Kim Namjoon. This isn't time to show that you're unskilled with women when we actually need Ailee to support this investigation" Hoseok clapped his hands as he shook his head in disbelief
"W-What's with her? I always tease her like that...why is she so serious" Namjoon furrowed his brows, completely confused
"Even the most thorny flowers have their own beauty to withhold and protect," Yoongi commented
"In other words, she's done with your shit" Jimin tilted his head "And she deserves acknowledgment for actually being helpful but you just ruined it"
"But I was just messing around...because she's my friend" Namjoon felt guilty
"Let's get to the bottom of this before thinking about other stuff, Nams" Hoseok patted Namjoon's shoulder "We should be on our way to catch Wang Jackson"
"And what good would that do?" Jimin blinked
"He's the only one that could manage to pull off a stunt like this," Jin replied
"He's kind to turn fun into sick jokes if you want my opinion" Hoseok frowned
"That brat always had an inferiority complex towards Jungkook since way before, and he won't come to terms with it" Jin commented
"I mean, who wouldn't be jealous of Jungkook? He's the greatest catch found in Empire city" Jimin nodded "I'd marry him if I were to be a duchess or a princess."
"I did not need to know that" Taehyung stared at Jimin before whispering something in his ear "Also...just a heads up but the main hoe is me not you..."
"Whatever makes you feel better about yourself" Jimin stuck out his tongue
"FOCUS BOYS. FOCUS" Hoseok glared at his friends
"Guess we won't have to focus any longer. Look over there" Namjoon pointed at the corner of the bar, spotting Jackson sipping on a glass of wine, whispering in a girl's ear.
"Wang Jackson" Yoongi muttered
"With Irene" Jin raised a brow
....
Agency Headquarters, Hidden underground side of Sin Town, 11:35PM
He felt his head throbbing in pain as many conflicted thoughts traveled through his mind. How did such a secret part of his life casually got revealed in underground quarters in a strange city such as Sin Town? His personas were in a turmoil of emotions as they would slowly be invaded with panic and anxiety. So what if all of them were going insane? Who was going to take over Jungkook's mind and make decisions for him? Jungkook's personas would get to witness the
creation of a new one arriving.
Devil Jeon: That's it, people. We're f*cked. We can pack our stuff and go back to the palace. My work here is done. Complete. I am out of here.
Kook Hormone: We've been ridiculing ourselves for too long in front of a woman who has been playing with our feelings. We could not even see through her.... we're so lame, I can't do this.
Kook Hormone sobbed in a corner as Devil Jeon was packing things such as red suits, leather jackets and more in a suitcase. As in for Angel kookie, it seemed like his positive stance was all so weirdly dissipating as he could not find any way to defend your behavior.
Angel Kookie: Y/N... I tried. I don't know what to say...I wanted to believe in you.I...
Devil Jeon: I told you, Angel, she was sketchy. I warned you about getting heartbroken and I am not into things that involve feelings. You guys deal with what's left of Jungkook's emotions
Kook Hormone: How are we supposed to do that?! I can't even think straight right now.
Angel Kookie: Stop pushing the whole responsibility on us! We're just as shocked as you are! And what are you doing?!
Devil Jeon: I'm leaving.
Angel Kookie: What do you mean, you're leaving?!
Angel kookie grabbed onto Devil Jeon's sleeve
Angel Kookie: We're not done here! There might be some hope...we don't know every detail about Y/N's side of the story!
Devil Jeon: The woman said she was fooling us. We crushed on someone who was gathering information about us and now what else? A random ass agency freaking uncovered the royal crest? What else do you need to know, Angel?! We need to desert this city as soon as we can and I need a vacation from all of this stress.
Kook Hormone: And Y/N said that they wanted to get their hands on us. I have enough anxiety as it is, this only makes me want to fly back home.
Devil Jeon: See? Even the kid agrees with me. Now it's time for a time out.
Angel kookie: What do you mean time out?! If WE go on vacation Jungkook's body won't be functional.
Devil Jeon: He's halfway there anyway. He drank too much to keep up with everything, so let's just take this as a green light to escape.
Angel Kookie: So you're giving up on Jungkook?
Kook Hormone: I wouldn't want to disappoint Jungkook. He's the reason why I exist.
Devil Jeon: I call this diversion of the initial plan. Our work is done here. We'll come back when something is actually figured out for us.
Angel Kookie: And exactly how in the world are we supposed to figure anything out if we leave?!
Devil Jeon: Have you ever heard of the saying 'leave it, it'll heal it'?
Angel kookie: You just invented that on the spot didn't you?
Kook Hormone: Mama and Papa Jeon were right for making us avoid women in the first place.
Devil Jeon: Yeah, especially since some of em' are potential threats to the throne like this horrendous situation we got tangled in.
Kook Hormone: He's not completely wrong on that one.
Angel Kookie: Oh great lord.
Devil Jeon: What? Just stating facts.
Angel Kookie: So you're still leaving? Come on. You can't do that!
Angel kookie held onto Devil Jeon as he tried reaching the exit. Just as the devil was about to take a step forward, he was blinded by a strong blue golden light. He tightly held onto Angel Kookie as they both shielded their eyes, meanwhile kook hormone was too busy hiding behind them.
Angel kookie: What in the world is this?
Devil Jeon: I don't know who's blinding me, but I'll make sure to give them a piece of my mind when this is over, trust me!
Kook Hormone: G-Guys! look out! It's coming towards us!
The personas all tightly held onto each other, firmly closing their eyes as they only wished for this sudden situation to be over once and for all. Just as they had the time to gather their thoughts in order to face this unwanted light, Kook hormone noticed the golden egg cracked open as he tried alerting the other two
Kook Hormone: N-Not to alarm y'all but b-but...t-the e-egg!
Angel kookie: The egg?!
Devil Jeon: This is not the time for sick jokes, boys!
Angel Kookie: Jokes on you Devil Jeon. The egg cracked open.
The personas walked towards the golden egg as Angel kookie touched the gold shell, peeking at the inside, noticing that the new persona was nowhere to be found inside, slowly panicking.
Angel Kookie: Wait. If it cracked open...then where in the world is the fourth one?!
Kook Hormone: Oh no! Maybe it dissolved?!
Devil Jeon: Let me have a wild guess. It ran away because it knows how bad the situation is in Jungkook's headquarters right now.
Angel Kookie: This isn't time for your sarcasm, Devil Jeon.
"Or maybe it's wondering why these headquarters are so unorganized" an authoritative voice could be heard
Angel Kookie: Shut up Devil Jeon. This isn't time to be babbling about your vacation plans!
Devil Jeon: What?! I didn't say anything! Are you going mental after the revelation from earlier?
Angel Kookie: How could I go mental?! I'm a particle of someone's brain!
Kook Hormone: Just stop it both of you! I thought I heard some weird footsteps a few seconds ago!
Kook hormone narrowed his eyes as he noticed white elegant fur stitched to the extremities of a royal blue trail being part of a cape, a pair of golden shoes, black slacks, a medieval style ruffled shirt only accentuating the luscious and royal-like features of the new individual. His jet black soft hair contrasting with his rosy cheeks and icy blue colored eyes, topped with the golden crown on the side of his head, made him all so more intimidating. This new persona was a ruler and it was making kook hormone lose his ability to speak as he was too flabbergasted to utter a single word. He could only point to the new persona's direction.
Angel Kookie: What is it, sweetie?
Devil Jeon: He's probably just losing all functionality as every other existing persona would after this turn of event
Just as Angel kookie and devil Jeon were about to have a go at bickering once again, they were interrupted by the new persona's breezy strict tone.
"All hail to your new King, peasants"
Devil Jeon: Peasants? Did I hear this right? Who dare calling me a--
Their eyes rounded as they noticed the new persona.
Devil Jeon: What did this invader say just now?
Angel Kookie: Pretty sure he said something about being a king.
Kook Hormone: And us being peasants...
Angel kookie: Not helping, Kook. Not helping at all. Can't you see that Devil Jeon is about to turn into flames...
As per usual, Angel Kookie took the lead like he usually did with his soft angelic vibes, gently touching the fur on the new persona's cape. The angel felt a connection as he stared into the blue icy orbs of the persona.
Angel Kookie: Ooh~ you look really expensive... This cape looks gorgeous...It's my first time seeing such fine craftsmanship on a persona! Nice to meet you, I'm the angelic side of Jeon Jungkook.
"Nice meeting you, dear angelic being. I must say that a king is only to be wearing la creme de la creme"
Devil Jeon: Who sent him and why is he speaking French?
Angel kookie: Why? Have a problem with his high-end skill of language and vocabulary?
Devil Jeon: Oh shut up, angel. Do you happen to have a major crush on this random foreigner or what?!
Angel Kookie: What's it to you anyway! I'll have a crush on whoever I want!
Devil Jeon: Whoah, this-- I can't believe you! You're out there falling into an intruder's trap just like that! What if he's here to invade Jungkook's brain and ruin all of its functionality?!
Kook hormone: I was wondering since earlier...I think he's the fourth one...?
Devil Jeon: On whose accord?!
Kook Hormone: Why don't you hear him out first! I'm sure he's here to help. He seems like he knows what he's doing.
Angel kookie: Yeah, looks pretty reliable and confident to me.
"It's time for some changes. Let the king rule this nation properly."
Devil Jeon: Okay, who's this brat and why does he think that he's of royal descent? Plus, this isn't a nation Son. It's called a brain and you're just one of the many particles in Jk's brain.
Kook Hormone: didn't you say we were cells?
Devil Jeon: Whatever that was. Now YOU over there. You better come up with a decent explanation as to why you broke inside Jungkook's brain.
"It's with grace and honor that I have the opportunity to behold the greatest power within the mighty mind of his majesty Jeon Jungkook. I, Royal Kookoo, hereby declare to thee personas that myself shall be the leading force of the future King. I have been summoned since his majesty's creation to take part in his inheritance over the kingdom of Empire city. His time has finally arrived to rule this nation and protect his title. "
Kook Hormone: Royal Kookoo...whoa...
Angel kookie couldn't be more thrilled as he felt a tear in the crease of his eye. He was proud as he felt like Jungkook was slowly growing into a great man and this new persona was the manifestation of him taking responsibility for his royal title.
Angel Kookie: So this day has arrived, huh...Our Jungkook is finally facing his true responsibilities. I knew this day would arrive but...to think that it would manifest itself into a whole new persona, I never dreamed of it.
Kook Hormone: Responsibilities? So we won't have fun and play anymore?
Devil Jeon: Does this look like a carnival? What's with your costume? This is the wrong holiday, my guy. Go back to where you're from! We don't need any self-absorbed defective cells roaming in Jungkook's headquarters!
Royal Kookoo: You shall only address yourself to me when permission is granted.
Devil Jeon: Look here you delusional bastard. I have been ruling over Jungkook's brain before your stupid golden egg even cracked open, and believe it or not but we had everything under control with or without your presence!
Angel Kookie: Says the coward who was packing his stuff to leave on vacation three minutes earlier
Devil Jeon: H-Hey! That was just a mere moment of weakness!
Royal Kookoo: Dear Demonic side of his majesty, we are in great danger and it is my duty to provide you with necessary assistance to overcome this crisis.
Devil Jeon: This ain't the fifth Act of Hamlet! Can you stop being so extra?!
Angel Kookie: It's not but it could turn into it if we don't seek for help any time soon. We've almost been exposed, remember!
Royal Kookoo: I cannot withhold myself from completing the biggest goal of his majesty's life. He is an excellent ruler, he just hasn't found the strength within himself to showcase his abilities yet.
Devil Jeon: Exactly! Jungkook hasn't found the strength yet to rule over the damn kingdom, so why don't you step aside and let us deal with the real problems!
Royal Kookoo: Shall I know what you beings refer as 'real problems'? Does it concern the future of a county? Are lives in danger?
Devil Jeon: No, asshole. It's the danger of ruining our pride because of a girl! This woman has been toying with us since the very beginning and it is both a major blow to our pride and our feelings!
Royal kookoo suppressed a chuckle as this was the last concern on his mind. The difference between him and other personas was that he had a broader mindset. This royal guy thought of efficiency and outcomes before anything else. He was a practical being that was born to only contemplate the right solution to save a kingdom and make his people happy. As weird as it might sound, pride was the last thing on his mind as it was the main obstacle to decision making. Like a king does it, who wears the crown bears the crown, even if it means that their pride was to be disregarded, he would make the right decision for his people. After all, a King has to protect his kingdom, first and foremost.
Royal Kookoo: Ah...women...they tend to drive people insane, don't they? Beautiful soft creatures that we adore.
Angel Kookie: Seems like Devil Jeon finally found his match.
Kook Hormone: why is he so chill about this?
Angel kookie: I don't know, kook, you tell me. I can barely keep my composure as an angel because this whole situation with Y/N was too much drama for my weak heart to handle.
Royal Kookoo: As much as I understand our undying love for Miss Y/N and the lack of rationale that goes through our mind around her, I believe that this time we must push feelings aside to resolve this severe matter.
Devil Jeon: This...THIS...THIS @$%%^&^%&*&^% you're making me reach my limit you royal bastard! Just because you've been sleeping all this time and we've been dealing with the real stressful social stuff, doesn't mean that you have to be taking us so lightly! Let me tell you--
Royal Kookoo: Love is the most beautiful and powerful thing that is to exist. This is why we must be forgiving for its sake.
Devil Jeon: We've been duped, smartass! What can't you understand?! What if she's still lying to us?
Royal Kookoo: Have you ever given her a chance to explain it for herself? The biggest flaw in people's hearts is that they fail to see that others are hurting as much as them. You must think of your people and their truest feelings before any rash act, like a king, does it.
Angel Kookie: We definitely needed this guy. I almost hesitated earlier because there was too much going on, but he's completely right! Love deserves a second chance!
Kook hormone: The leader we needed!...
It was as if Jungkook took hold of any emotions and set them aside to focus on the main deal of the situation. His title of prince was in danger of being discovered by some underground agency in a strange hidden city. He, whose identity was carefully dissolved to make people look elsewhere while he had a regular childhood, was now in great danger of exposure to the outside world. No one knew that Jungkook was of royal descent except his closest friends and insiders of the palace. His status was hidden for several reasons that were to be kept secret until he was of age to be taking over the throne. It was for his own safety and that of the kingdom since many ill intention-ed beings would be roaming around the crown prince to either take him away or harm him.
"How did you get your hands on this?!" his fingers were shaking as he held onto the piece of paper "No, since when do you have this piece of information?"
"Since a little while ago." you stared at him
"I...I have to get out of here" he frowned as he kept the file in his hold
"I know that all of this is a shocker for you but I can't just let you leave like this after--"
"And you're coming with me" he tightly grabbed onto your arm
"W-Wait a second! This was not what we agreed on!" you struggled against your grip
"I did not agree on getting spied by you either, yet look where we're at." he stared at you with his piercing eyes "You got yourself into this mess, Y/N. You were completely right...I can't help but think that we'll have to work together to resolve this matter"
"W-Why are you being so serious all of sudden? Earlier when I told you that your safety was in danger you didn't budge yet now...you're acting extremely weird because of this little picture! I mean... I am thankful that you're willing to help out but ....what kind of secret does it hold for you to be shifting your emotions as if there was a switch?" you felt panic invading your body as his gaze seemed all so different than the warm eyes you knew "T-This is just the logo of a crest! It's not the end of the world if they figured your favorite brand...i-it's just a logo, right? Please tell me this is nothing too--"
If truth were to be told, you were now scared of what kind of secret Jungkook was hiding for him to be overreacting, unlike his usual self. You thought you knew a lot about your roommate yet it felt like he hid the biggest part himself to you. Your mission was slowly coming to light and Jungkook's panicked state was confirming several thoughts in your mind. You never understood why Jackson was so keen on gathering information about the boy, but seeing Jungkook so overwhelmed by a mere 'crest' made you wonder what kind of secret was hiding behind all of this story.
"Because this information is important to me. It might sound like a meaningless piece of trash to you or to other spies, but this piece of information carries important meaning that must never be unleashed to the outside"
"And why are you telling me when you know that I lied to you for all this time? Wouldn't it be easier for you to turn your back on me?" you seemed skeptical by his sudden change in behavior
"I can't. You already saw too much and now I saw too much..." Jungkook's deep voice hit you right in the feels "And just like your agency is mistreating you, they've been aiming for me by using you for quite a while now. Without any info about me, you're in danger, and with me being unaware of their plans, I am in danger." his hold on you was tighter "No matter how much I'd want to loathe you for betraying my trust like this...I must keep a close watch on you."
"Of course... I understand that you might want to keep me close if it concerns your safety" You replied
"Just so you know...I am only doing this to protect what's precious to me" He stared at you "And you, well...I don't know why you suddenly felt like sharing your truth to me when you didn't have to. You could've kept on lying and putting me in danger but I'll take this as your own way of apologizing for deceiving me...so we're even." He stretched his hand for a handshake
"I...I am at loss of words...but all I can say is ....you do have a golden heart for being forgiving like this" you took his hand as he softly squeezed it formally
"I forgive but I don't forget, Y/N." He replied "
"Ouch...that definitely didn't hurt at all in here" you hit your fist on your heart as you muttered those words to yourself
"And it hurts just as much in here, you know" He pressed his palm against his chest as his puppy eyes stared at you
"I'm...sorry" you felt defeated by his words as you could not stare back into his sad eyes
"So am I, for being so stupid." he gave you a heartbroken smile "But that's what I get for being that innocent when the world outside is twisted like this"
"H-Hey, I know I have no right to even say something like this, but your innocence is what draws people in. Not a lot of people have a pure heart, Jungkook." you were about to press your palm over his shoulder, yet stopped yourself from doing so
"Thanks for pointing the most embarrassing part of myself" he scoffed softly "I only got hurt from expecting the world to be perfectly innocent."
"Don't beat yourself to it, if anyone should be blamed it should be me for being a shameless liar who didn't consider anyone else's feelings" you muttered
"You're just saying that to make me feel better" Jungkook avoided your eyes "Right?"
"I do have regrets Jungkook...many of them" you sighed "and some of them are the reasons why I had to move to Sin Town"
"Wow. Adults are indeed two-faced and frightening. Never thought you'd go behind my brother's back to bring Jungkook in the pond" she tilted her head
"A-Aerin?!" your eyes rounded
Just as Jungkook was about to question what you meant by 'moving to sin town' he was interrupted by a soft girly voice, he recognized too well. There she was, back pressed against the wall, golden locks perfectly tamed, with that school uniform. It was as if it was a nightmare and his night was restarting all over again. Aerin, the adorable 15 years old was still holding onto her pink notebook, writing things as she still had the same lollipop Jungkook had given her hours ago.
"WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE?!" Jungkook's eyes rounded as his shaky finger pointed at her
"Wait...you know her?" you raised a brow
"Of course, Jeon Jungkook is my idol and also my potential future husband" Aerin gave Jungkook a sweet smile "Right?"
"Oh, brother." Jungkook rubbed his temples
"Why didn't you told me that you had dedicated fans?" you whispered to him
"I don't have fans!" Jungkook shot up
"Damn, you must really dislike the idea of being worshiped" you chuckled as you didn't expect him to deny this 'idol side of him' so ardently
"How did you get here?! Did you follow me or what?" Jungkook stared at her "I thought I told you to go back home. This place is dangerous"
"I didn't have to follow you to find this place, though" she blew air on her manicured nails
"Enough with the fraternizing!" you grabbed the shorter girl by the back of her uniform "Aerin" You stared at her "Who said you were allowed in private quarters after working hours? This is time for you to be back home. What if your brother found you here?"
"Hey, I'm not an idiot. I know for a fact that you brought Jungkook here for some fishy reason and I won't stand by just watching" Aerin crossed her arms over her chest
"What do you mean, fishy?!" You frowned "I-I brought him here because I completed the mission" you stuttered
"I am old enough to understand that you've been faking your 'failed' missions because of him."
"Failed missions?" Jungkook tilted his head as he stared at you "You did that...for my sake?" his gaze softened
"I-I...I had issues with the instructions" you stared elsewhere, avoiding Jungkook's eyes as you tried the best to cover yourself up from getting exposed by Jackson's sister "Y-You know! Your brother is not exactly the best at creating guidelines!"
"I might be Jackson's sister but I'm not exactly dumb like him. " Aerin nodded "I can tell that all of this is a big fat lie because you're trying to cover up something bigger!"
"I hurt for whoever that Jackson guy is." Jungkook whispered to you "The disrespect is real."
"Oh, trust me, he's the last person you should be hurting for" you whispered back to him
"Why is that, exactly?" Jungkook furrowed his brows
You gulped on your saliva as his question took you off guard.
"Who is this Jackson guy and what does he have to do with me?" Jungkook seemed far too interested in the matter for your liking, and you were just as clueless as him when it came to that kind of question.
Exactly...what does he have to do with Jungkook?
Will the boys be able to catch Wang Jackson and find Jungkook? Will Jungkook uncover the truth behind your mission ? What is Aerin's actual motive behind tailing Jungkook to the agency? Is everyone going to be safe while investigating further into this sticky situation or will they get tangled into a mess like you did? And most importantly...what about the deadline Seokjin previously assigned to you in Chapter 17?
Before midnight. The clock is still ticking
TO BE CONTINUED...
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