"I will back in just a moment."

Lee Miri said that seductively while slowly getting her hand away from Baekhyun's thigh to excuse herself to take a call.

Baekhyun smiled and nodded,"Be back soon."

After she finally left Baekhyun slouched back in the couch of the v.i.p room at the second floor of the club Inje.

Baekhyun really dislikes this club. Looks like all the illegal shit of this small town goes down here. Drug dealing, pimping, illegal weapon dealing, underage drinking and what not. This also seems like a cave for perverts. Baekhyun doesn't understand how police haven't raided this place yet. Gyoyan is supposed to be a peaceful place, then how is this club still here?

It's been about an hour since he's met Miri. She is already head over heels for him. Beyond charmed. All is left for him is to get her to a hotel that he's already booked and then exchange the ring. His mission is almost 50 percent done, no obstacle in sight. Baekhyun should feel good about it. But for some reason Baekhyun is restless.

Not about the mission but about Jian.

He has been feeling weird ever since he's left her alone at home. His sixth sense is telling him something bad is happening. He is trying put these feelings in the back burner and concentrate on his mission but he just can't.

Miri is taking quite a long time on the phone so Baekhyun decided to get his phone out and check in on Jian to see if she's okay. Probably send her a message or something. But as soon as he opened his phone, he saw the weather. He didn't realize it the whole time because this room in the club is soundproof.

It's raining.

Heavily.

Jaemin had told Baekhyun so many times that Jian has panic attacks when it rains. She's traumatized about it. Why is it raining? It shouldn't rain today. Is she okay?

A wave of worry overwhelmed Baekhyun's whole body. He quickly called her up. But she isn't picking up no matter how many times he calls. That increased his worry more. He called up grandma and asked her if she knows where Jian is, she told him that Jian is at Jaemin's house with him.

Baekhyun knows it's a lie. Jaemin is out of Goyang with his parents. Chenle is too.

Then where the fuck is she?

He called up Jaemin to see if he knows something. He has also been trying to get in contact with her but to no avail.

I swear to God this girl...

Baekhyun took a deep breath to calm himself down. He can't be thinking about her right now. He has a mission and it's way important than anything or anyone will ever be. He can't fail this mission by unnecessarily worrying about a trouble teenager. He has greater things to do and worry about. His missions and job are more important to him than anything. He can't have a mark on his head that he has failed such an easy mission ever. He's The Night Rain.

And she must be fine. She was the one who told him she would be fine before he left several times.

After Baekhyun had finally come back to his senses, he got up and stood by the transparent glass wall of the room. From there he could see everything happening at the dance floor on the first floor. People were dancing their worries out, all drunk or really tipsy. Couples were all over each other. People were drinking everywhere.

He crossed his arms across his chest while looking at them, trying to think about nothing but his mission. That's when he spotted a rather familiar blue head in the dance floor.

A very familiar one.

Jung Jian.

She was at the club, dancing as if there's no tomorrow, probably drunk, among a huge crowd of drunkards and dangerous people who were eyeing her up and down.

What the actual fuck?

Baekhyun again took a deep breath and tried to turn away. He couldn't be bothered by it.

He thought quickly and did the best he could to help this situation. He could go downstairs and drag her out and get her a cab. But if Miri sees this, it would cause a problem. And Jian would still be alone at home in rain if he does that. That option was out.

He called up Taehyung and asked him to get his ass over here and get Jian out of here. He can't give up on his mission. God knows how long it would take Taehyung to get here but Baekhyun can't do anything else.

He stared at her from upstairs, waiting for Taehyung to magically appear and take her home. Baekhyun was trying to not worry too much because he did the best he could and the rest isn't his fault.  He tried his best to keep his mind on his mission while watching over her for the next few minutes.

Mission..my mission.

..Lee Miri..

..Emerald ring..

....what is that bastard trying to do with Jian?

Baekhyun saw a very suspicious looking guy heading towards Jian at the dance floor. Baekhyun totally didn't like the look he was giving her. He didn't like his intentions or anything. Baekhyun kept an eye on him as he slowly approached her from behind and put his hand on her shoulder. Baekhyun slammed his hand against the glass and gritted his teeth. He was still trying to not lose focus.

Jian had turned around, looked highly unamused. The two of them talked for a little bit about something. At one point he slowly touched Jian's hair which she totally didn't like.

That was it for Baekhyun.

He was furious and he could not take it anymore.

Jian didn't know what was happening around her. She had one shot of vodka and now she was on the dance floor, drowning her sorrow by dancing mindlessly in a trance. She didn't know how much this was working but there wasn't anything else she could do to avoid the pain and the flashbacks. She does know that what she is doing is completely wrong and this place is dangerous. But there's nothing she can do for now.

Jian's trance was broken when someone from behind tapped her shoulder. Jian stopped dancing and turned around to a creepy looking dude standing behind her. He totally didn't look right. Jian was sober enough to understand that.

"Hey, little girl,"He said while smirking.

Jian narrowed her eyes. She already had too much in her mind, she doesn't want to deal with this now. She didn't answer.

"What's such a cute girl doing here alone in such a place?"

Jian still didn't answer, just stared at his hand that was on her shoulder. Because of that, he slowly removed his hand and chuckled.

"Wanna join me for a few drinks?"

Jian still didn't answer and kept glaring at him, hoping he would get the hint and would leave her alone before she loses it.

"Come on, don't be so feisty. You came here looking for fun, didn't you?"He said and slowly pushed her hair behind her ears and didn't remove his hand from there.

That was the last straw for Jian. She wasn't going to let this pervert get his way with her.

She has learnt that there's is no one in the world that is ready to help her, defend her or stand up for her. So in these situations, she has to stand up for her. That's what she's been doing for the past few years.

She was about to grab that perverts hand and twist it around for ever daring to touch her without consent. She isn't letting her belt and medals in martial art go to waste.

But before she could do that, a hand appeared and got that pervert's off of her.

"She's with me,"a very familiar voice spoke from behind her.

Jian's heart skipped at bit. She was about to turn around but before she could, like magic, Baekhyun walked in front of her while staring straight at the guy's face.

"You're lucky I'm not breaking your hand for laying your hands on her,"Baekhyun said, sounding furious. Beyond furious.

Jian felt like she was dreaming. Where did he come from? But Jian doesn't know why a wave of relief and comfort passed through her entire body when she saw him. She was getting into another trance again, she felt intoxicated.

"Sorry dude, I didn't know she was with someone,"that guy said, definitely scared of Baekhyun.

Baekhyun threw a last glare at him before grabbing Jian's arm and leading her out of the dance floor. Jian let him. She followed him as he took her to the hallway at the entrance of the club. There was no one there. The door was right there. Jian could still see and hear the rain from here. It gave her shivers. The rain thankfully wasn't falling as heavily as earlier. Seems like it would stop soon. She was starting to get back into the black hole of her memories. Baekhyun's voice pulled her back out.

"Are you fucking crazy, Jung Jian? Do you even know what kind of place this is? Anything could've happened to you. Do you not have any sense of responsibility? What about grandma?.."

Baekhyun's face was filled with genuine worry and concern. He was genuinely worried about her wellbeing. Jian's lips curved up in a small smile. Even though she acts like she hates it, once in awhile it's nice to see when someone is honestly concerned about your wellbeing without any ulterior motive.

Baekhyun was about to continue his rant but suddenly lightning struck really loudly.

Jian wasn't thinking properly, she got scared and jumped in Baekhyun's arm without thinking twice. She was scared. She couldn't see Baekhyun's reaction but she is sure he is shocked because of the way he froze.

"I..I'm sorry..I'm so sorry,"Jian said while burying her face in his chest and letting her tears drop slowly.

She couldn't take it anymore. The sound of rain and thunder were too much for her. She couldn't contain her past memories in her head. She felt immense guilt. All she could do was keep saying sorry.

To Baekhyun and to her.

Baekhyun was definitely taken aback by her sudden crying. It took him a bit of time to understand that she was crying. When he understood that she was crying, he slowly placed his hand on her head, stroking her hair in a comforting way.

"It's okay, Jian-ah. I'm here."

Only if Baekhyun knew how much that simple action meant to her.

"Baekhyun-ah?"Jian called.

"Hmm?" Baekhyun replied while still stroking her hair.

"Can..you..stay...till the rain..stops?" Jian asked in between sobs.

"Of course,"Baekhyun said.

Jian slowly pulled away from Baekhyun, wiped her eyes and looked at Baekhyun.

Suddenly thunder roared again, shocking Jian. She bounced up a bit in shock.

Baekhyun noticed that, walked towards her and put his hands securely on her ears and mouthed assuringly,"It's okay."

Because of him for a split second it felt like everything was going to be okay.

Jian doesn't know for how long they were like this, in front of the entrance of the club, the rain pitter-pattering outside the door, with his hands on her ears and his presence bringing her unspeakable comfort. But at some point Baekhyun slowly let go of her ears and smiled.

Jian looked at the gate, surely rain had stopped. Jian looked at Baekhyun and said,"Thank you, Baekhyun. I would go home now. You enjoy.."

Baekhyun just held her wrist and said,"Let's go home together."

Jian didn't protest. It would be amazing if Baekhyun could go with her. In case rain starts falling again and she isn't completely sure if she's overcome and is in her right senses.

Baekhyun called a taxi and they both got in.

The ride home was silent, yet comforting. Jian was just staring outside the window while Baekhyun was humming some song.

At one point Jian remembered something and widened her eyes. Baekhyun's mission. Why couldn't she think that Baekhyun was there for his mission? If that's true than because of her, was it ruined?

"Baekhyun-ah? Your mission?"Jian asked.

Baekhyun chuckled and waved his hand nonchalantly,"I got my schedules mixed up, it wasn't supposed to take place today. Do you think I would leave my mission for you?"

Jian was assured at his response. She was really pleased that he didn't have to leave his mission for her.

That would just be terrible.

But all in all she's really thankful that Baekhyun appeared in front of her today.

Just like a guardian angel.

"What the fuck do you mean Baekhyun failed his mission today?"Yunho shouted while slamming his fist on the glass table in front of him.

Taehyung flinched at the sudden noise. He was too scared to look at Yunho, whose face was turning red with disbelief and anger.

"It must be a sick joke. Baekhyun cannot fail such an easy mission. It's the first time he's ever.."

"Hyungnim, Baekhyun hyung didn't fail the mission. He aborted the mission for now. He is going to get back to it soon."

"Why did he abort a mission in the middle of it? He's the Night Rain for God's sake, there's no way.."

"Some casualties came up. It was hard to carry out the mission because of those.."

Yunho cut Taehyung off by slamming his fist on the table again,"What kind of casualty? And it's not his first time having casualties during a mission. How did this happen?"

"Hyungnim..I'm not too sure.."Taehyung lied.

"I know. It is because of that teenager, isn't it? What's her name again?"

"What teenager?"Taehyung tried to act dumb, because he knows if Yunho figures out that she's the actual reason behind Baekhyun's failure today, it wouldn't be pretty for her.

"Don't play dumb with me, Kim Taehyung. Tell me what is up with that teenager. Right now."

Yunho took a deep breath and said,"I need to know if she's being an obstacle on Baekhyun's way..if she is..you know what we do with obstacles..don't you?"

"Yes..we..."

"We?"

"Rip them apart."

Taehyung got so worried about Jian as he was saying that.

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A/N:

I was so caught up with Exo's comeback teasers and concept photos that Taemin's enlistment completely slipped out of my mind.

Serve well, baby cheese. We will miss you so much. You are the most precious, talented, amazing human being I have ever seen. No one can be on Taemin's level and that's not my opinion, that's a ✨fact✨.