The trio stood before the extravagant restaurant that Major had invited them to talk for the business.

"Are we getting crab soup for lunch?" Jungkook smiled wide and clapped his hands together.

Jimin nodded firmly and stretched his body in a way to get ready for the day. Taehyung chuckled softly at the tiny male's actions but acted along and cracked his knuckles in the process.

"This is one of the most expensive restaurants in the town and we are gonna go have 'the' crab today!"

Jungkook carefully sunk Jimin's words and shifted his gaze towards the huge ass building before him.

"But how are we going to get in?" Jungkook asked nervously seeing a bunch of guards standing at the entrance.

"We have a free pass!" Jimin chirped and pulled a golden ticket out of his pocket to hold it high in the air.

"Where did you get that from?" Taehyung asked and Jimin softly smiled at the male before getting lost in his thoughts with his eyes locked with Tae all the while.

Major gave it to me.

I know you wouldn't forgive me for this but this is the way we can see our future, Tae.

I am sorry.

Jimin gulped down the urge to blurt out his thoughts. He walked close to Jungkook and gently tugged the male's elbow before locking their elbows and walking further.

Taehyung on the other hand sunk his hands into his pockets and followed them from behind.

What is it that you are hiding, Tyne?

Should I be worried about this?

Will you ever let us in your life?

Do you not trust us enough to share your thoughts?

Taehyung's thoughts were cut when Jimin turned back to flash the same warm smile.

The smile he dreaded the most.

He inhaled sharply before pacing his way to Jimin's side and placed his hand over the male's waist as they walked towards the hotel.

Jimin's insides struck a cord when Taehyung firmed his grip around his waist. His lips twitched a smile but never dared to open up to Taehyung.

It takes two to climb over a tall fence.

It doesn't matter if the one at the bottom doesn't make it to the top.

If one could make it out of this shitty place then it doesn't matter who's left behind to struggle alone.

Let me be that bottom, Jebb.

A tear slipped Jimin's eyes but he was quick to wipe it off.

"Wait! Do you have a reservation?" One of the guards asked as he stopped the trio.

"We do." Jimin's voice turned more firm. His fingers stretched forwards to show the invitation card.

Viper.

The guard's eyes blew wide as he read the name. He quickly bowed multiple times as an apology and guided them inside.

"I didn't know you were Viper's guest. I am extremely sorry, Sir. Please come this way," the guard spoke politely and lead them to one of the special rooms.

Taehyung chuckled dryly as the man addressed them.

Sir.

How respectful.

Three letters hold so much power.

A word he could only dream about.

How did they get this privilege to be called Sir when they were just illiterate street bastards with empty pockets?

"This is the room, Sir. I will take my leave from here." The guard bowed one last time before quickly disappearing from the scene.

Jungkook was too lost in his happiness and quickly stepped towards the door but was blocked by Taehyung.

"Wait!"

"Huh?" Jungkook flashed a puzzled look.

"I think we need some explanation here, Jimin."

"Taehyung..," Jimin pulled Jungkook out of Tae's grip and held his hand between his, "Do you trust me?"

"Jimin, that's not-"

"Do you trust me, Jebb?" Jimin's tone turned more affirmative and his grip increased around Tae's hands.

Taehyung wanted to argue so badly but he couldn't.

He shouldn't have read Jimin at that time.

That tough facade held back Jimin's most vulnerable state.

He was fighting too hard to not break down.

He was holding back to urge to lean over and scream for support.

He was scared.

Taehyung held his cheek within his palm and softly rubbed a thumb over it, "I do."

"Me too!" Jungkook smiled cutely and gave Jimin the tightest hug.

Though Jungkook was the youngest among them. He knew how exactly to comfort Jimin. Even if he is oblivious of the situation or the time, his actions just melt Jimin in seconds.

Taehyung leaned to peck Jimin's lips, "We are going to get through this."

Jimin smiled within the kiss and hugged both of them back.

Hope so.

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"Where is the boss?" Yoongi asked as he stood before the recliner facing away from him.

"He is out on a business trip. Till then I am in charge-"

"Shut it, Viper! I didn't struggle hard to bring three items to show them to you. Do you think I am stupid? You have no intention of handing them to the boss while giving the credits to me. Do you?" Yoongi slammed his hands over the table.

The man chuckled and stood from his seat. He turned over his heels and walked towards Yoongi. He eyed the male before grabbing him by his hair.

"Argh!" Yoongi whimpered but that didn't affect the man instead he bashed Yoongi's head against the table before them and kept his grip firm over his head.

"So? Is there a problem with that? You were just a bitch like everyone else. Don't you dare act up and degrade me? Ever! Am I clear?" Viper spat and kicked Yoongi's ankle to drop him over the floor. He squatted before the male and punched him in the face before gripping his jaw firm and pulling him close, "Learn to behave before I break your bones into two. I have had enough of your tantrums. It would take seconds for me to rip you apart. Got that!"

Yoongi chuckled through his busted lip as he stared back at Viper with heat raising under his skin and fire building within his orbs, "Too bad you can't kill me. I am an item for the boss which can't be touched even in your sleep," he mocked and pushed Viper off him.

"You can't stay lucky for long, Major. If one of them is found to be the next item. I will personally kill you!" Viper smirked before shifting his gaze towards the door.

Yoongi wiped the blood off his lips and pushed himself off the floor to stand stiff as the trio entered the room.

"Welcome! Look who we have here," Viper spoke in an exhilarating tone and opened his arms wide to welcome the three.

Yoongi stood behind Viper timidly and bit his lip hard to suppress the pain that shot through his ankle.

Jimin was the first to freeze in his spot as he heard the man. He gulped and slowly traced his gaze towards the man who stood before him.

His lungs stopped working the moment he took in the features of the man who stood before Yoongi.

Jimin's brain just blocked out every sound that tried to pierce through his ears. His locked memories broke open before him. A dark aura colluded before his eyes as he kept staring at the man.

Ah! Please give me some more time. Please!

I heard you have a son. He would be a very nice exchange item. Don't you think?

He isn't here. He's gone.

Well, then you are pretty much useless too...unless you are dead.

Jimin gasped as he shrugged the memories that hit him like a truck.

"Are you okay little man?" Viper smirked widely as he eyed Jimin from the top to bottom.

A/n:-

Yoongi was an item for the boss?

Why would he try to find another person to be the item?

Wouldn't it give Viper a free pass to kill him?

What did Jimin just witness?

Who is Viper and why did find him familiar?

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Maddie🙂❤