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"I don't know, Bam. I've tried asking." Taehyung mumbled into his phone, standing in the corner of the basement. The boys were in the room, and Taehyung had just excused himself to grab a call.

"Well ask again! We need to know how Junghyun was killed, Tae. Jackson's father really wants to know." Bambam said through the phone, and Taehyung rolled his eyes.

"Well tell Jackson's father that I've tried getting information but it's not working. People don't just spill stuff easily. I've gotta go now. Bye." Taehyung said quickly and then cut the call.

When Taehyung turned around, his eyes widened. Jimin stood there, confused look on his face.

Shit.

"Oh. Um- hey Jimin. What-what happened?" Taehyung asked nonchalantly, and Jimin furrowed his eyebrows.

"Who were you talking to?" Jimin asked, and Taehyung gulped, seeing the dubious look on Jimin's face.

"N-no one. Just my.. um.. my friend." Taehyung said quickly, and before Jimin could ask more questions, Taehyung moved past him. "C'mon, let's go in. Namjoon's probably looking for us."

Jimin nodded hesitantly, and Taehyung cleared his throat and walked into the room. The moment he walked in, Jungkook turned his head towards him and his eyes lit up. Yoongi and Namjoon were on the side, quarreling about something or the other as usual. Jungkook was sitting on his own, and smiled giddily when Taehyung came in.

Taehyung felt something in his heart. That feeling that he felt every time he saw the boy. Like his insides were pulsing and contracting, and his organs forming a whirlpool everytime Jungkook smiled.

Taehyung walked up to Jungkook and lifted him up, making him squeal in surprise, and placed him on his lap. "Hello there," Taehyung said, and Jungkook began giggling, hitting Taehyung's chest with his fist.

"You're a meanie." Jungkook giggled, and Taehyung tickled his waist but looked at him with a fond smile.

"Aw, what'd I do?" Taehyung asked, pouting. Jungkook grabbed Taehyung's face and gave him a kiss.

Taehyung closed his eyes, feeling Jungkook's pretty soft lips against his. Fuck, Taehyung could kiss him forever. Taehyung opened his eyes slowly and saw Jungkook biting down on his lip.

"You weren't there when I woke up! You always wake up before me! Next time wake me up too-" Jungkook said, and Taehyung felt a little pang in his heart.

He can never wake Jungkook up because he never fully gets to sleep with him. Getting 2 or 4 hours of sleep is something Taehyung has accustomed himself to- but he feels bad for never getting to properly sleep with Jungkook.

"Sorry. Won't do it again, baby." Taehyung whispered, and Jungkook smiled and they both began kissing again.

"Ahem. That's enough, you two." Namjoon cleared his throat, and both pulled away, flustered. Jungkook bit his lip and turned towards Namjoon, biting his lashes innocently.

"Jungkook, get off Taehyung's lap." Namjoon said, and Jungkook huffed and sat down on the chair beside them, pouting.

Taehyung looked at the boy and couldn't help but smile a little, the way his cheeks puffed out and eyebrows crossed when he was pouting, but he still looked so adorable.

Dammit, he doesn't want to hurt him. He-he can't. He can't hurt him.

Suddenly, the door opened and Jin walked in, looking a little confused. "Has anyone seen Hoseok?"

"No... He wasn't here for breakfast. I assumed he had to go out for some reason." Yoongi said.

"Yeah, well he wasn't here last night either. He's not answering anyone's calls or texts. I'm getting kind of scared." Jin said, and Namjoon frowned.

"He-he probably went back home.. or had some work." Jimin said, and Jin snickered.

"He always tells us before he goes anywhere. Just- Namjoon, try and contact him, ok?" Jin said, and then walked out of the room.

Namjoon and Yoongi began talking amongst themselves again, and Jimin walked up to Taehyung and Jungkook. Jimin looked a little cautious, looking at Taehyung weirdly.

"Guys," Jungkook whispered, eyes big. "Y'know how my father said someone might be working against us from the inside? Listen- I love Hoseok and he's worked with us for ages but.. he works from the inside the most. Maybe.." Jungkook trailed, and Taehyung's eyes widened.

"What? No way," Jimin said, and Jungkook shrugged. "I don't wanna assume stuff.. I don't know what I'm saying." Jungkook mumbled, but then Taehyung perked his head up.

"I mean.. he is never really on the mission with us. Always behind the wheel or behind the computer. Plus- he knows how to work the cameras and stuff inside out." Taehyung said, and Namjoon and Yoongi heard their voices.

"Please, Taehyung. I've known Hoseok since I was 15. He would never even think to do something like this." Yoongi scoffed, but Namjoon had a different look on his face.

"I mean.. Taehyung's not wrong. He is the one most skilled with computers. Also- only the four of us knew about the pink dress thing. And Jungkook. Who else." Namjoon said, and Jimin looked at Taehyung, who leaned back to his chair.

"All I'm saying is- I think it's best not to trust anyone right now." Namjoon explained, and everyone nodded.

Mark told Taehyung to put the blame on Jungkook. But- if everyone thinks Hoseok's the one behind these things.. then maybe.. Jungkook doesn't have to get hurt by this.

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Jungkook was chilling in the lounge, scrolling through twitter, when Jimin walked into his room. Jungkook turned to him. "Hey Jiminie. What's up?" Jungkook asked, grabbing his glass of iced tea to take a sip.

Jimin sighed. "Kook- do you know where Tae disappears off to at night? Like.. I've seen him leave the house quite a lot of times." Jimin said, and Jungkook turned to Jimin properly, closing his laptop.

Jungkook looked outside the room to make sure no one was listening, and then smiled at Jimin. "Okay- don't tell him I told you this. He goes to help out this old woman he used to know because she helped raise him when he was a child. It's really sweet." Jungkook said, and Jimin raised an eyebrow.

"In the middle of the night?" Jimin asked, and Jungkook blinked hesitantly. "Yeah... but it's only because he doesn't want her to wake up and make a fuss! Isn't that adorable?" Jungkook said with a giggle. Jimin pressed his lips together.

"Hm. I don't buy it." Jimin said, and Jungkook furrowed his eyebrows.

"What?"

"Listen, Kook. I.. heard him talking to someone on the phone today. I-I don't know who it was, but he seemed stressed and.. I don't know. It's just- I've caught him whispering to someone through his phone all the time." Jimin said.

Jungkook leaned back a little. "What're you suggesting?"

"I don't know.. don't you think it's a little suspicious how he gives us so much information about the Wangs? And how all the information usually leads us to.. well.. failure? Think about it! The Tuan mission completely flopped. When your father decided on a price, the Wang family literally paid the drug dealer a dollar more and got the deal."

"So.. maybe they found out the price. It's just a coincidence." Jungkook said, his gut twisting.

"I don't think so. It's weird how quickly Taehyung came up with the idea of someone working from the inside, isn't it? And then started pointing it towards Hoseok? And how he likes you so much-" Jimin started, but Jungkook frowned.

"How does Taehyung liking me equate to him working for anyone else? Are you saying he doesn't actually like me?" Jungkook snapped, and Jimin fish mouthed for a few seconds/

"That-that's not what I meant, Kook-"

"No- I know what you mean, Jimin. You think mine and Tae's relationship isn't real because we haven't known each other for as long as you and Yoongi, or something." Jungkook said, standing up. Jimin frowned.

"What? Oh my god- not at all, Kook! That's not what my point was, I was just-"

"You were trying to confuse me and make me think Tae works for the Wangs or something? For all I know- you're probably working for someone else. After all, you were the one who was with another Mafia before this." Jungkook snapped, and Jimin stood up angrily.

"Stop getting so fucking defensive, Jungkook. I was just pointing something out- and you're just scared it's true and that's why you're lashing out at me." Jimin snapped back, and then walked out of the room, leaving a fuming Jungkook.

Jimin walked out of the room and saw Taehyung walking towards it. "Woah, Chim- you alright? Look a bit angry-"

"Fuck off." Jimin stated, pushing past Taehyung. Taehyung widened his eyes. "Woah." Taehyung snickered, and then walked into the lounge.

"Taehyung!" Jungkook cried out when he saw him, and Taehyung rushed over to the sofa upon seeing Jungkook looking upset and sat down. "Hey dollie, what's wrong?"

"Jimin's being annoying! He-he's- ugh. I don't wanna say it." Jungkook said, and then climbed onto Taehyung's lap. Taehyung patted his back, and Jungkook laid his head on Taehyung's.

"You like me lots, don't you Tae?" Jungkook asked in a small voice after a bit of silence.

Pause.

"Of course I do." Taehyung whispered, and Jungkook linked their hands together, pressing a kiss to Taehyung's forehead.

There was a bit of a pause. Taehyung could practically hear Jungkook's heart beating in his chest. Jungkook pulled away slightly and looked at Taehyung. Jungkook bit his lip and Taehyung saw the fearful look on his face. "Taehyung?" Jungkook asked, and Taehyung looked at him, squeezing his hand. Jungkook looked.. scared.

"I-I love you." Jungkook whispered, and Taehyung's eyes widened.

Jungkook looked at Taehyung, hesitantly waiting for an answer.

I love you. Taehyung's eyes were still wide, thoughts blown out of proportion. Taehyung opened his mouth to say something, when the door of the lounge burst open.

"Taehyung. Jungkook. Dokeun's office. Now." Namjoon snapped, and both of them got up and rushed out of the lounge and followed Namjoon to Dokeun's office.

Jungkook's heart was racing because of what just happened. Taehyung didn't say it back. Jungkook brushed that thought away. It was probably because Namjoon came in. That's all. He'd say it later. Taehyung likes him back. Lots. He's sure of it.

Jungkook walked into the office and saw his father, palms against table, looking angry. Jungkook gulped, standing behind Taehyung. Jimin, Yoongi, Jin, and Hoseok were there.

"What the fuck does this mean, Namjoon?" Dokeun snapped, and Namjoon gulped.

"I don't know, sir." Namjoon said.

"What's wrong?" Taehyung asked, and Dokeun slapped a piece of paper on the desk. Taehyung walked forward a bit, along with Jungkook, and looked at it. The small piece of paper had black ink on it, scribbling out the words.

We're coming for you.
- Wang Ruiji

Wang Ruiji. The leader of the Wang Mafia. Jungkook's eyes widened, and Taehyung's eyebrows furrowed.

"I need to find out how the fuck this paper got on my desk. Who the fuck put it here?!" Dokeun shouted, and Namjoon sighed.

"We don't know, sir. The cameras don't show anything." Hoseok said, and Taehyung turned towards him.

"Why? You should know these things, shouldn't you?" Taehyung snapped at him, and Hoseok frowned.

"I wasn't in charge of the cameras today. Jin was." Hoseok said, and people turned towards Jin.

Jin scoffed. "Don't look at me. I was with Mr. Jeon downstairs. He left his office for three minutes, and we found the paper here." Jin said.

"Well- I was on the roof setting up the binoculars, so-" Yoongi started, but Taehyung snickered humorlessly.

"Really? The binoculars you were supposedly 'setting up' are all outside your room." Taehyung said, and Namjoon sighed.

"It's best if we don't all blame each other-"

"Shut it, Taehyung. You're the last person who should say this shit. Where do you go off to at night, huh?" Jimin snarked at Taehyung, who frowned.

"None of your damn business, Jimin. In fact, wasn't it you who slept with one of the Wangs back in your stripper days?" Taehyung snapped back.

The boys all began snapping and pointing fingers at each other, while Jungkook stood behind Taehyung, fearfully watching all this take place.

"Silence!" Dokeun ordered loudly, slamming his hand onto the table, shutting everyone up. "I don't think any of you did it. All of you are too afraid or too loyal." Dokeun said, but then his eyes slowly scanned the room, and landed on Taehyung.

Jungkook saw his father look at Taehyung with this menacing look, and then utter out the words. "Move."

Taehyung moved to the left, and Jungkook suddenly realized his father was looking at him.

"Him, on the other hand, I'm not so sure of." Dokeun snapped, and Jungkook frowned, eyes widening.

"W-what?" Jungkook squeaked out, and Dokeun walked out from behind his table, his tall figure walking over to Jungkook.

"Who messed up the Dark Velvet mission?" Dokeun asked, and Jungkook gulped hesitantly. "Who messed up our mission with Tuan? Who was the one who received the white box? Who was the one who also knows about Junghyun's death?" Dokeun growled lowly, and Jungkook opened his mouth to hesitate.

"F-father, I-I didn't-"

"My last son happened to get quite close to Jackson Wang- how do I know you didn't?" Dokeun snapped, and Jungkook shook his head.

"I-I haven't! I would never-"

"Shut up!" Dokeun's voice boomed, and Jungkook flinched at his voice, stepping back a little. "You've always been a pushover.

Nothing but a pussy. How am I sure your faggot self didn't spread his legs for that man and allow Jackson to take everything-"

"Father!" Jungkook cried out in shock, eyes wide. "I didn't do anything!" Jungkook exasperated, but saw the menacing look on his father's face.

"How the fuck would I know if you didn't sleep with someone who works for the Wangs and spill everything to them?!" Dokeun shouted, and Taehyung stepped back from him, along with everyone else, who was watching fearfully.

"I would never do that!" Jungkook snapped back, anger taking over him at such an accusation. "Don't say that! Stop thinking I would give everything away! I'm as loyal to you as anyone else, if not more than Junghyun-"

Suddenly, Jungkook felt a harsh slap across his face, shutting him up. Jin let out a gasp of shock, and Namjoon's eyes widened as well. Taehyung stood still.

Jungkook's head turned towards the floor, his cheek stinging with the harsh hand upon him, eyes wide. "Don't compare yourself to Junghyun," Dokeun growled. "You're nothing close to him. He's not a pussy."

Jungkook felt tears welling in his eyes, still frozen in shock and fear. "Now get out and go to your room." Dokeun ordered, and Jungkook didn't look at him, just nodded, turned around, and walked out of the room.

They all heard the loud choked sob that came out of Jungkook's mouth when he ran out, but were all frozen in fear.

"Sir- I-I highly doubt that Jungkook would-" Namjoon started, but Dokeun put his finger up, shutting him up.

"I don't care if you're my son. My father. My friend, or my worst enemy. If you even think of betraying me, you're dead. Jin, go burn this note right this instant." Dokeun snapped, and Jin nodded, picking up the note quickly.

"Now get out. And Namjoon- make sure my stupid sissy son doesn't leave his room." Dokeun sneered, and Namjoon nodded. Everyone headed for the door, trying to walk out quickly, but-

"Taehyung." Dokeun said, and Taehyung turned around and looked at Dokeun. "Yes sir?"

"If you find anything, you tell me. Understood? If it means having to kick my son out of this house then so be it." Dokeun said, and Taehyung nodded quickly, and walked out of Dokeun's office.

Taehyung rushed over to Jungkook's bedroom, seeing the boys talking within themselves. Obviously, none of them went over instantly to help Jungkook because they were scared.

Taehyung opened the door to Jungkook's room and first saw that it was dark inside. Only the light of the moon from outside shining through the windows illuminating the room. Taehyung reached for the lights and switched them on, closing the door behind him.

Taehyung saw Jungkook's back. Jungkook was looking out of the window. Taehyung was a little confused. He expected Jungkook to be sitting on his bed crying like he usually does. But he wasn't. He was still.

"Jungkook?" Taehyung asked softly, and Jungkook slowly turned around.

He was looking down, his hair casting a shadow over his eyes. Taehyung couldn't see if he was crying or not. He looked... pale. Eerily frozen. The silence that filled the room was ghostly, sending chills down Taehyung's spine.

"Baby, are you alright? I'm so sorry for what your father-" Taehyung started, but then suddenly, Jungkook raised his hand.

He had something in his hand. Taehyung froze and his eyes widened when he realized it was his phone. Taehyung's phone was in Jungkook's hand.

"Kook, what-" Taehyung started fearfully, stepping closer to him.

Jungkook clicked something on his phone, slowly looking up. That's when Taehyung saw it. The tears. His eyes were red. Silent tears rolled down his face. But they.. they weren't tears of sadness. It was something more.

Taehyung heard a dialling sound on his phone. Jungkook was playing a voicemail. It rang, but then a voice started speaking.

"Taehyung! It's Jackson. Listen- you need to get the info on Junghyun ASAP. Mark needs it, we need something to tell my father. Also, plans have changed a bit. He wants to attack now. So you need to get Jungkook here right this instant. Your undercover days are over, buddy. Father wants Jungkook here so we can torture him a little-"

Taehyung fixed at his position, his insides churning, mind racing with thoughts. He looked to see Jungkook, and then say the boy drop the phone, the screen of the phone shattering into pieces.

"G-get me? Tor-torture me?" Jungkook let out somehow, his eyes boring into Taehyung. Jungkook felt so shaken, shocked, startled.

"Jungkook, I-" Taehyung tried, but Jungkook looked at him with this look of.. betrayal, confusion, mistrust.

"W-who-" Jungkook started, but Taehyung saw his tears getting in the way of his speech. "W-who are you?" Jungkook breathed out, and Taehyung felt his heart wrench at that.

"I'm sorry." Taehyung whispered, walking closer to Jungkook, who shook his head.

"Who are you?" Jungkook asked again, trying to remain more firm. Taehyung stepped closer, and saw Jungkook step back from him.

"Who are you?!" Jungkook screamed, and Taehyung moved forward and shoved him against the wall, hearing a cry leave Jungkook's mouth. Taehyung felt like wrapping his arms around the boy and kissing him and telling him everything was fine.

But he couldn't. He had to do his job. His job wasn't to fall in love and have his heart twist at Jungkook's words. It was to twist Jungkook around and make him fall.

So that's exactly what he'll do.

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