Jungkook sluggishly held up the second banana milk of the day so that it sat only an inch away from his nose. He had no intention of drinking it what so ever. He just didn't know what to do with himself as he laid in the middle of the floor in one of the training rooms, waiting for the others to arrive. The director had told the team to quickly fit in a sparring session together so they could familiarise themselves with each other. If this was a normal day he would be already up and about in the training deck, practising his skills but that wasn't an option today. His body was too weak to cope with such demanding movements and he needed to save his energy for the mission tomorrow. 

Because of this, his mind slipped into oblivion. Something it always did when he wasn't busy being occupied with something else. 

Bringing his arm up from resting on the floor, Jungkook moved the second carton of banana milk so it rested on his chest. He watched the yellow container move up and down, following the pattern of his breathing. The heat that was building up in the training room was becoming quite suffocating for the Virtue wielder so his breathing was somewhat sporadic and quick.

His examined his hands which were littered with scratches. If he was to move his white long sleeve up only slightly you would be able to see the beginnings of the countless bandages that were wrapped around his body. He was sure a few would scar.

A few seconds passed until he finally decided to finish off the drink. Opening his mouth, his plopped the straw inside and began to finish off his drink mindlessly. A sweet hum of happiness escaped his lips as he savoured the cool feeling the drink provided as it made its way down his throat. He was soo entranced by the cool sensation created by the sweet liquid he became completely oblivious to the world around him.

"You helping the janitors clean the floors Kook?" He was so out of it he even missed the sound of the sliding doors open, as well as the loud thumping of Jin and Jimin entering the room. It was only then when Jimin spoke up did Jungkook finally realise their presence. 

"I mean I had nothing else to you do." Jungkook sleepily replied back. He felt himself being hoisted up by his elder and allowed himself to sit up properly. His gaze finding it's way to the clock sitting on the war. "You guys are late." He sighed. 

"Yeah sorry, was waiting for the king of tardiness over there." Jin chuckled before pointing to Jimin who was mindlessly pacing the lengths of the training room. 

"Okay, I'm not that bad." Jimin rolled his eyes before flicking open his fan to provide himself with a cool breeze. "Namjoon isn't even here yet." 

"I guess you are right, where is that man anyway?" Jin took a seat on the bench just a metre away from were Jungkook was sitting. The elder had to do a double take and process the fact that if Jungkook had taken just one more step he would have been laying on a clean bench instead of the dirty floor. Shrugging it off as normal behaviour for their youngest, Jin let out a groan of discomfort. "And why is it so hot in here?" 

"I was too lazy to turn on the air conditioner on the way in," Jungkook replied monotonously as his hand scratched at his scalp.  

"Jungkook you lazy as~" Lifting his leg up, Jin kicked the youngers back in scolding manner with his right foot. The kick earned a yelp of pain from Jungkook and a chuckle from Jimin who was busy trying to figure out how to turn on the said air conditioner. "Act responsible for once will you?" And with that, Jungkook received another hit but this time to the head. 

Wincing at the slap, Jungkook harshly rubbed his scalp and turned to shoot Jin a glare. "Okay geez, I'm sorry." Jungkook was somewhat thankful for the hit to the head as it had somehow brought him out of his sleepy demeanour. "I'll make sure to turn it on next time to help your dry complexion, your majesty." Jungkook says, his glare transforming into a cheeky grin.

Jin nodded in reply, proud his scolding had worked until he fully processed what had left Jungkook's mouth and snapped. "Oh, you are in for it." Jumping up from the bench he was seated on, Jin pulled Jungkook into a headlock and ruffled his hair in a playful manner. 

Jungkook bursted out into laughter as he witnessed this elder's facial expressions transform into rage. 

"The other three should already~" However, the room completely fell short of laughter as the doors opened to reveal the scene to the rest of the team members who were missing. "Be..here." Namjoon exhaled before shooting the eldest and youngest an unimpressed look. He was hoping that the introduction of The Seven Virtue's would be somewhat more put together - like their image - but that was never the case with the boys. However, when Namjoon saw a small chuckle leave your lips, he was relieved.

 The sight of the two brought a smile to your face as it heavily reminded you of your friendship with Zel. You hadn't genuinely smiled today. You hated to admit it but when Namjoon approached you and Taeyong and talked through the mission with you two you zoned out. So you were thankful that the light atmosphere inside the training room brought a smile to your face, it would definitely help your battle against sleep deprivation.

"Hey (y/n)." Popping his head out of the wall the air conditioner panel was, Jimin waved to the new faces which had entered the room. 

Your gaze changed from Jungkook and the other male to face the boy you recognised from the library and waved. 

"You two know each other?" Namjoon asks, Jimin simply nodded before making his way over to the group. 

"We met previously at the library." You replied simply. 

Namjoon's shoots you a gentle smile before turning to gesture to the unknown pink haired male who had Jungkook in a headlock. "That's good well I presume the only one you don't know is~"

"Jin." Pushing past Namjoon, Jin casually slides in between Namjoon and you before pulling both his hands out for Taeyong and you to shake. "Kim Seokjin."

Sorry, did he say Kim? 

Taking you back slightly, you cooked your head to the side slightly with confusion. As in Kim..director Kim? Was he related to director Kim?

"How's the shoulder?" Knocking you out of your train of thought, you realise you had been shaking Jin's hand for a bit too long and quickly broke them. You then turn your attention in the direction you heard the question in. You were surprised both of them remembered.

"Stiff." You replied shortly whilst winding it back slowly, releasing some tension in the said area. "How about you two?" Tracing over their stance, Jimin didn't seem like he sustained any major injuries.  Whereas with Jungkook - who was wearing a white long sleeve - you could see the shadows of bandages around his torso and arms. Jimin seemed unharmed, his bare arms were on full display and there didn't seem to be any signs of scratches but you noticed a slight purple tint to his skin. 

"Kook's covered in wounds from the shattered glass." Jimin gestured to Jungkook who shot you a half heart smile. From what you have seen, his wounds looked worse than yours. 

"That demon sure did a number on you three." Jin let out a sad sigh before playing with the pistol sitting on the bench next to him. "I don't understand why my uncle wants you three in the team for tomorrow. You three should be at home and resting." Silence then falls between the six of you as you all try to come up with an answer to Jin's question but came back with nothing. You were too busy with pondering on the question that you had completely missed the fact that Jin's uncle was the director. You only realised after repeating what Jin had said mentally. You immediately saw the resemblance. So you were right...dang how did you miss that?

You hastily looking up at Taeyong with the intention of sharing your realisation only to find him already looking at you with the same shocked expression. Both of you shared knowing looks before your attention was diverted to Jimin who spoke up and broke the silence. "I mean the director has got to have his reasons." 

"It's just a surveillance mission. As long as everything goes along smoothly Jungkook, Jimin and (Y/n) shouldn't strain themselves too much." Taeyeon added. 

"They need us now more than ever. We have to make sure everything goes smoothly tomorrow, the future of V.I.R.T.U.E depends on it." 

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a bit of a filler if you ask me but still vital as now Jin has been introduced into the MC. I promise the next chapter will be far more interesting :)