The next morning, Lisa was jolted awake by a loud noise coming from outside. Due to her sleepiness, she didn't realize at once that the sound was from a plane flying above the house.

She instantly shook Jungkook awake, but the boy didn't even stir. Deciding that waking him up was a lost cause, she ran outside to see a small, white plane flying farther and farther away from her.

"COME BACK!" She screamed at the top of her lungs, waving her arms back and fourth, "WE'VE BEEN KIDNAPPED! PLEASE HELP US! COME BACK!"

Hopelessly, the girl watched the plane fly away into the distance. She wasn't stupid; she knew that the light aircraft belonged to their kidnapper. Still, she figured that there was no harm in trying to ask for help from whoever was flying it.

It took Lisa a while to take notice of a small package with a parachute floating in the air above the helipad. When the girl went to retrieve the red box, she saw that it contained a black flash drive with an accompanying note.

Dear Jungkook and Lisa,

This is that 'something' you've asked for, Jungkook.

And Lisa, I'm so sorry.

Love,
Your No. 1 Liskook Fan

•••

When she came back inside the house, Jungkook was still sleeping soundly at his side of the bed. Apparently, during her five-minute absence, the boy had managed to wrap the whole blanket around himself, like the blanket thief that he was.

Staring at his serene face, Lisa wondered for the nth time how a grown man like Jeon Jungkook can look like an angel when sleeping. It must be one of his many talents.

"Jungkook," she started, grabbing his side and shaking it violently, "Jungkook, wake up!"

"Five more minutes," he mumbled quietly and snuggled deeper into the mattress.

"Jungkook, wake up please," she whined, her mind brimming with questions that only the boy could answer, "Siri just sent us a flash drive. She said it's what you're asking for. What does that mean?"

His eyes opening swiftly took her by surprise, "what?"

"Siri sent us a flash drive. A plane came by and drop it off a few minutes ago."

The boy got out of the bed immediately, the blanket tangling around his feet. "Where's the flash drive?"

"Here," she passed it to him, "when did you talk to her and what's in the flash drive?"

"I called her yesterday afternoon while you were taking a nap," she followed him into the game room. "Our conversation was pretty much one-sided, as usual. I just told her that she needs to give us something that will make us trust her."

He quickly connected the flash drive into the USB port of the computer and a folder appeared on the screen; it contained two video files. "I don't know what these are either."

"What are you waiting for then?" Lisa asked, feeling a bit frightened but a whole lot intrigued to know what the kidnapper had given them, "open the first video."

Jungkook didn't need to be told twice; he clicked on the file. And a startled gasp tore out of Lisa's lips.

The screen flashed a video of the six older members of BTS. They were in a brightly-illuminated room with white background.

The boys' leader was the first one to speak. "Jungkook, it's hyung. Wherever you may be right now, please know that we're doing everything we can to get you and Lisa-ssi back." His voice was shaky, he sounded different from the confident RM that Lisa knew him to be. "If only I had been with you that night, this wouldn't have happened. I'm so sorry I've failed you, Kook-ah."

"When you get back," the eldest Bangtan member muttered with tears in his eyes, "I will cook you all of your favorite food. I'll even let you lay on my bed in your dirty clothes."

V bursted into tears and hid his face into Jimin's shoulders with the latter looking straight into the camera, "stay healthy, Jungkook, you're always in my thoughts. We miss you everyday."

Lisa noticed then just how much the video was affecting Jungkook. He stared unwaveringly at the screen, his hands trembling at his sides.

Without much thought, she took his hand and clasped it tightly to hers. His hand was rough but warm to the touch; his was very manly for a lack of better word.

There were multiple times in the past few days when Jungkook took it upon himself to comfort her. It was high time that she provided him with the emotional support he needed as well.

"I love you, our maknae," V continued weeping in the video with Jimin consoling him.

"We'll get you home, JK," J-Hope added. He was starting to tear up, too, "we promise."

"The two of you should look out for one another. Kook, take good care of Lisa-ssi. We'll see you both soon." Suga finally said before the 1-minute video ended.

Without wasting another second, Jungkook clicked on the second video with his free hand.

Lisa wasn't surprised to see BLACKPINK on the screen this time. It didn't stop her from becoming a crying mess upon seeing the three of them though. Just one look at their faces, the youngest knew that her members were trying hard not to break down in front of the camera.

"Yah, maknae! Where are you?" Jisoo began, "you're supposed to be home by now. I'm so worried about you." It was difficult for the youngest to see her cheerful and strong sister heartbroken because of her. Normally, not much can faze Kim Jisoo.

"Lisa! The kidnapper promised us that they will let you and Jungkook-ssi go soon," said Jennie, her cat-like eyes looking a bit puffy, "please be strong for us until then, okay?"

Chaeyoung spoke up this time, "I know that you're worrying about your cats, Lisa. You don't have to. I'm taking good care of them for you. Just focus on yourself and be healthy, okay?" Her sweet best friend then succumbed to her emotions and wept right then and there, "I can't do this. I really can't."

At the mention of her cats and seeing her best friend breakdown like that, Lisa cried even harder.

"Do what needs to be done and stay safe always," Jennie continued, putting an arm around Chaeyoung's shoulder. "I believe in you."

"We'll be counting the days until we see you again," said Jisoo. "We love you s—," then, the video ended abruptly at the 60-second mark.

The two of them remained motionless afterwards. Lisa continued staring blankly at the computer screen, her mind still absorbing everything her members said. At her current state of mind, it was a lot to take in.

Suddenly, she felt a gentle squeeze into her hand that was still holding onto Jungkook's. The soft touch brought her back to reality.

Lisa turned to look at their interlocked fingers. It dawned on her that this was the first time she had held hands with a boy, who wasn't a relative or a manager.

And for some reason, holding Jungkook's hand felt like the most natural thing in the world.

End of Chapter 11

Author's Note:

Belated Happy Lisa Day, everybody!

Also, belated happy birthday to my wonderful friend, Saki! I'm so lucky to have met a friend like you in this platform. I love you forever. lovingjungoo

On another note, I just want to share that I've started a crackfic called "Satan's School for Girls" last weekend. I will be updating that book more because apparently, I write faster when I'm writing about stupid shit. Hope you could give it a chance, too.

Edit: *narrator's voice* And it's been 84 years since Alaska had written anything for that book. 🤡🤡🤡

Love,
Alaska