Ch.25
The deal went well. That's what Namjoon said at least. It felt like every other member had a different thing to say besides the third years. Yoongi and Seokjin kept to themselves, watching the first year's whine. Hoseok had his arms crossed, listening to everything Namjoon and the young members had to say. Taehyung sat down on the couch next to you, quickly shaking his right leg. Jungkook fell to the left of you, out of breath. Jimin had small scissors in his hands that he shoved in his back pocket. They all looked done while Namjoon sat down on the rusty chair with a small grin. You had a strong feeling that this recent deal was going to cause another problem.
Drama seems to love this gang. There's always something else that causes a rift between the members. Hardships keep hitting them. Thoughts would sometimes enter your head like, would all this be happening if you weren't here? How right is Yoongi when he says you changed things? Gosh, you really didn't want him to be right. Taehyung was slowly relaxing, not shaking his leg as much. Then Jungkook caught his breath again. Jimin stood next to Hoseok and crossed his arms too. Time to fix the fight like Namjoon said he would. It was only noon now so you guys had all the time in the world. No more distractions.
"Okay, so after that small break, how do you guys feel?" Namjoon clapped his hands together.
"Hard to look back on my actions when I'm supposed to be helping you not get killed." Jungkook eyed the long scar on the leader's cheek.
"That's true." Namjoon chuckled uncomfortably.
"I'm not mad anymore," You admitted which caught Jungkook's attention.
"Yeah, I don't feel angry anymore either. Sorry for yelling at you." Jungkook lowered his eyes in shame. "I don't want you to hate me."
"I could never." You took his hand a squeezed it tightly. The both of you grinned at each other as Jimin loudly cleared his throat.
"I'm not mad at you either." Jungkook rolled his eyes. "Thanks for keeping me safe during the deal."
"No problem." Jimin smirked. "I didn't expect them to have back-up, but it's a good thing I found out before they came out."
Namjoon nodded his head as everyone began to forgive each other. He didn't have to say a single thing. He only had to make sure no one killed the other. Taehyung twiddled with his thumbs, uttering how they should have been more careful under his breath. Glancing over at him with a worried gaze, your brows jumped to hear that come from him. Namjoon didn't hear it. No one did. Hoseok was starting to smile to see that Jungkook made things right with you and Jimin. The warehouse carried a lot of memories for you and it hasn't even been a year yet.
Jimin walked over to Jungkook to high five before pulling him into a hug. Smiling at them, you turned to Taehyung who was staring down at the ground. Petting his head, he looked at you with a thankful gaze. He was still nervous about everything. Namjoon's leadership has changed due to his personal problems. Things will get better once his own issues clear up, but when will that happen? Taehyung was worried for his leader and for the group over all. Doing deals regularly can easily make a group suspicious since they're not laying low. Hoseok tossed his jacket onto the coffee table as the sun came directly over the warehouse.
"It's good that we got this cleared up." Namjoon smacked his thigh, everyone's eyes on him again. "I just have one more thing to say. We have another deal tonight."
"What!?" Everyone stood up in shock at Namjoon's reveal. Taehyung stayed on the couch, only digging his face further into his hands.
"I know. It's random." Namjoon held his hands out in hopes to calm everyone down. Yoongi and Seokjin gave each other confused stares. Hoseok was pursing his lips at the sight of Taehyung not acting like himself. Jimin furrowed his brows while Jungkook groaned. The first years all turned to their silver hair friend.
"What the hell, Taehyung? What's with all these deals?" Jungkook asked.
"I didn't plan this one!" Taehyung lifted his head up from his hands. The distress on his face was in plain sight. Jungkook shut up right away. Eyes shifted back to Namjoon with more confusion. "Why'd you plan this one without me?"
"I needed another deal right away." Namjoon sighed. "You take some time choosing deals."
"Because I want to make sure they're safe!" Taehyung stood up from the couch, yelling. It looked like he was screaming at nothing but a wall. Hoseok was about to speak until Namjoon beat him to it.
"And I thank you for that. I'm positive this deal will go well." Namjoon placed his hand reassuringly on Taehyung's shoulder.
The leader gave Taehyung eye contact, but Taehyung couldn't. He turned his face and mumbled an agreement. Jungkook and Jimin were unsure on what to think. You stayed silent. You didn't quite understand the matter of the situation like they did. Of course, you could understand why it was dangerous to do so many deals, but you'll never be in their same position. It's not like you're out doing these deals with them. What they're doing can get them killed or arrested and it was all for money. Not for greed, but to support themselves and some of their family. They weren't bad people like others would see them. These guys were different from other gangs.
"We're doing back to back deals? What's up with that?" Seokjin asked loud enough for everyone to hear. Namjoon turned to him with a sigh.
"There's a first for everything," Was all he said.
"Who's gonna get stabbed first?" Yoongi joked. Namjoon's crooked smile turned into a frown as the members snickered.
"They might as well get me first with this arm! I'm also just sitting in a car." Seokjin laughed his classic laugh.
"We'll be safe! I promise you guys that." Namjoon looked them all in the eyes. He was annoyed at how they took the situation. He still wanted this to be taken seriously, but it was hard with all his members becoming unsure of his leadership skills. Hoseok even watched Namjoon with worry.
"We better be." Hoseok sighed to get an amused reaction from Yoongi. The blue hair was gasping to see the bestest friends of the group being passive aggressive. Seokjin laughed at the boy next to him while you stifled back a giggle. Is this the side you hardly ever get to see?
"Call him out, Hoseok!" Yoongi cheered to get a playful smack from Seokjin.
Jungkook and Jimin were laughing at their hyung's behavior. Hoseok was even amused himself. Since you were trying to let Yoongi continue acting like himself, you didn't let out a giggle like you wanted to. Namjoon wasn't enjoying the tease he got from Yoongi, but didn't bother trying to defend himself. They already cleared up one fight today. All the members were in a lighter mood now except for a certain box smiled boy. Taehyung was making your heart ache to see him looking so stressed. The boy always had a smile on his face and you didn't like how you were the only one seeing this. Well, that was a lie. Hoseok kept giving Taehyung concerned looks.
Soon the gang had prepped again for the next deal. Seokjin had the car ready for the second time of the day. Yoongi held two knives on him in case he had to attack someone. Jungkook did ten quick push ups before walking out the door with a pep in his step. You laughed at that and so did Jimin who was on his way out the door. He gave you a hug before he was off. Taehyung's named was called multiple times. Giving him a nudge, he finally broke out of his daze to see Hoseok calling out for him. It was almost time for the next deal. Hoseok pulled Taehyung up and patted his back. Namjoon made sure everything was in check. That's when he gave you another goodbye and left with the boys in the truck. The engine's sound faded away as you stared at the ceiling again. Nothing against the warehouse, but it really wasn't any fun without the boys.
Jimin's P.O.V.
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(F/n) had to wait at the warehouse again for who knows how long. A part of me wanted to ask if she'd be happier going back home, but I knew Namjoon wouldn't want any delays. Seokjin waited for Namjoon to get into the car. Next to the eldest was Yoongi and then Namjoon would take the passenger's seat. Jungkook sat to the left of me in the back with Hoseok to my right. We offered to make room for Taehyung, but he wanted to sit in the back. Something was a little off about that, but I didn't question it. I made sure to open the window so he could talk to us, but he just stared out at the scenery. He'd usually be making the most noise in the car. Right now it was Yoongi who was in the mood to be silly. He was screaming the lyrics to a girl group song at the top of his lungs.
Nudging Jungkook who was amused, I pointed back to Taehyung. We were first years so we'd obviously be the closest to him. Jungkook stared silently at the silver hair only to shrug. So much for that. I didn't want to try cheering him up in front of all the other members. Taehyung would usually come to me if there was something on his mind. We're the best friends of the first years so I was pretty upset with myself that I didn't pick up on it quick enough. The car ride was different from the usual ones. Taehyung and Hoseok were silent, Namjoon and I were anxious, and Yoongi was happily singing off-key. After we turned a corner, Yoongi stopped screeching like a bird getting tossed into a wood chipper.
It was my time to get out of the car to scope the area. Jungkook switched spots with me as I opened the truck door slightly. Waiting for the perfect timing, Seokjin wished me luck as I jumped out. Rolling onto my feet, I watched as the truck kept going. Taehyung was staring at me with a small smile and I gave him a thumbs up. This will be our last deal for sure. All these deals have been making everyone a little antsy. We understood Namjoon's troubles, but even he had to understand when to stop for safety reasons. Turning on my ear piece, I ran towards the tallest building that didn't seem to have any stairs on the sides. This just makes my job harder.
Letting out a sigh, I take a few looks around to spot a staircase inside the building. It could be seen through the second window up. Placing my hands on the window sill, my feet pushed up on the apron of the window. The things I do for this gang. Clutching onto the head casting, I used the tiny ledge from that to reach the second window sill. Why couldn't I be 181 centimeters like Namjoon? Lifting my body to the second window, I brought my knee up to quickly break through the glass. The shattered pieces fell inside as Namjoon spoke in the ear piece. They were getting out of the car while I took a look around. We've never been here before so I wished they had stayed in the car for their safety. If anyone is getting hurt, it should be me.
Unlocking the window, I got my leg out and fell inside. Now I was standing in an empty stairwell. More climbing up for me then. Once I reach the top, I'll get a full view on what we have to work with. My foot steps were quiet even though the place appeared abandoned. You could never be too safe. Making it to the top of the stairs, I let everyone know I had reached the roof of the tallest building. Placing my gloved hand on the door handle, I took out a bobby pin before realizing the door was already unlocked. That doesn't make my job easier. It's the exact opposite. Roofs are usually off limits so to have it unlocked was not a good sign. Someone must be up here or someone was forgetful.
Listening to the outside, I couldn't hear anything but I did mutter into the mic for the others to be on high alert. Quietly cracking open the door, I took in the sight. Even though it was less than an inch of the outside, it was enough to make my heart stop. There were multiple people suited in all black. Their outfits were clearly bullet proof, they had lights, weapons, and were ready for tonight. Shutting the door softly, I made my way down to the same window that I had broken open. My face must have looked sick. The deal was already going so wrong. Before I could get out from this window, I ducked my head from the window after seeing a cop car turning around the building. The whole place is surrounded by the police.
"N-Namjoon, turn around now. Leave," I muttered with a shaky voice.
"What happened?" He asked.
"We're almost there," Yoongi's voice added. Swallowing hard, I shook my head even though they couldn't see me. I was stuck in this stairwell until they came with the truck to drive us out of here. They couldn't continue this 'deal'. It was planted by police to catch criminals. Before I could open my mouth to give them a last warning, a door opened to reveal two suited men. Their eyes noticed the broken window and me with a terrified expression.
"Put your hands up!" One took out his gun, but I broke the whole window jumping out.
They shouted after me as I ran towards another shorter building with a fire escape. There was no way I was going to the roof. The other police on the roof were already aware of my existence and would spot me instantly. Since they found me, that must mean they know that the others are here for the 'deal'. It's all my fault that we're going to caught. I couldn't whimper and cry yet. I did my best to let them know and I'm not going to let us get caught! My eyes soon spotted their figures getting to the meeting spot. After I gave them that warning? Did they not hear the cops or the window crash? They were unbelievable sometimes.
"This place is infested with cops." I growled.
"What?" Yoongi's body grew stiff. He grabbed Jungkook's sleeve in panic.
"I couldn't get to the roof. They're all on it and they spotted me and can probably all see you. We have to get out of here." I saw Yoongi take a step backwards as a group of three came out from a building. They were clearly pretending to be thugs, but they were just undercover cops. Sh*t.
"I'm driving near the alleyway." Seokjin's voice came in. "I saw a lot of cop cars. JM isn't lying."
"RM..." Hoseok tried to get Namjoon to stop walking forward. We were using our code names and I was so close to screaming at them. They needed to get out of here!
"I'm near the alley way. Get moving or else I'll look suspicious just by being conveniently parked out here," Seokjin said.
"I'm taking JK back. J-Hope, take V." Yoongi's grip on Jungkook tightened as the three people tried to look friendly.
Namjoon was finally listening to the words being said into his ears. He paused while Taehyung kept walking with Namjoon. Why wasn't he stopping? Wasn't he hearing this with us? Hoseok tried reaching for Taehyung but couldn't without making it look like we knew what they were. Namjoon couldn't speak to us through the ear piece. The cops had a perfect view of him and would catch on. The three men that came out were wearing large yellow shirts, hiding things attached to their bodies. Closing my eyes, I made my way near the exit of the fire escape. Seokjin was going to be waiting for us. The last thing we need is all of us getting arrested because of this deal.
"Welcome. You got what we asked for?" The cop in the middle asked. Namjoon didn't say a word or give them what they wanted. Taehyung continued to try to look intimidating. Is his ear piece not working!?
"We run in...two...three!" Yoongi pushed Jungkook forward who was bolting out of the alley. Yoongi was trying his best to run with him. The three cops got angry to know we picked up on this. Taehyung became confused as soon as the three guys pulled out their guns.
"V, they're cops! RUN!" Hoseok shouted as the cops ordered them to lie down on the ground.
"Follow JK and Suga!" Namjoon shouted as he passed Hoseok.
The cops weren't using their bullets, but instead called for backup. The sound of a helicopter started to become louder. Jumping off the fire escape with a frown, I ran past Namjoon and Hoseok into the truck. Seokjin was ready to floor it out of here. Jungkook was in the back with me while Yoongi was in the passenger seat. The three of us were panting wildly as Namjoon jumped into the bed of the truck. There was no time for him and the others to get in the car. Namjoon got on his knees as Yoongi started pressuring Seokjin to just drive. My ears couldn't believe what they were hearing. There was no way we were actually going to leave them here!
"We have to go! Just drive, Jin!" Yoongi slammed his fist on the dashboard.
"What about the others?" Jungkook's eyes widened.
"J-Hope! V! You guys need to hurry!" Namjoon shouted as Hoseok held out his hand. Namjoon took a hold of it and pulled him into the truck. Taehyung was late on everything. He was getting chased by two cops. The look on his face burned in my memory.
"RM! RM! Please!" Taehyung cried out. His teeth were gritted as salty droplets rolled down his cheeks. Jungkook and I were speechless. Our friend might not make it. Yoongi was getting annoyed of Seokjin hesitating and slammed his own foot on the gas. At that moment, the cops got a hold of Taehyung and forced him on to his knees. Jungkook and I pounded our fists against the window in outrage. How could Yoongi do that? "J-Hope!"
"Stop the car!" Hoseok showed through the window as Seokjin shoved Yoongi out of his personal space.
"We're going to get caught if we don't leave now!" Yoongi shouted back. The truck was stopped for a second as Taehyung tried to fight back.
"...go," I heard Namjoon say. Something in Hoseok's eyes changed as he stared at Namjoon. My respect for Namjoon wasn't like it used to be as Seokjin begrudgingly drove out from the area. Taehyung's voice was still shouting after us. Looking back at Jungkook, we were both defeated. Imagine the pain and betrayal Taehyung must be feeling. We all considered each other brothers. He trusted himself with Namjoon only to be dropped like this. Was he really our leader?