You load the supplies into the back of the SUV and sigh, wiping a bead of sweat off your face. Yoongi takes notice and comes over with a towel, wiping your face down. 

"It's almost as hot as me," Jimin says with a huff.

You almost laugh. "Suck it up buttercup, we have work to do." Yoongi smiles as you turn to him, thanking him for his help. "Jin and Namjoon still watching the door?" you ask.

Yoongi's quick to nod. "Still watching the door. Anything you need from me?"

You take his hand and give it a squeeze. "Yeah, but we're in public so we'll save it for later." He chokes on his saliva as you laugh at his expense. "Sorry Yoons, I couldn't resist that one."

He shoots you a dirty look, but it quickly changes into a smile. "Then let's find a place to settle down, hm?"

You hum in agreement, placing the last bag of money inside. "I couldn't agree more. Looks like we have lots of money, ammo, guns, tools, and more. Should we start heading to Mexico?"

Jimin pouts. "Isn't it hot enough? We're not even outside but it's this hot!"

Yoongi gives the man a glare. "Isn't it only almost as hot as you? Are you saying you can't handle it?"

Jimin gulps. "Uh..."

"Nice one, Yoons," you say, the two of you high-fiving. Jimin looks between you two with confusion.

"Since when does Yoongi high-five people?" Jimin asks.

"I high-five the people I like." Yoongi offers his hand to Namjoon and Jin, who high-five it.

"Ouch," Hoseok and Jimin say in-sync.

"Alright, enough joking around. Let's go find a new home, yeah?" you ask, peeking over everything you've packed. "Joon, don't worry, you don't have to squeeze into the trunk this time." He seems put at ease not only by the nickname, but by the joke as well. He even cracks a smile that reveals his dimples.

"Thank you. Finally I won't have to smell my own breath anymore." You snicker at his comment and go to the drivers side, but Jin interrupts.

"You've driven us everywhere and saved our asses. Allow me," Jin says.

You glance at Yoongi. "Is he going to crash and get us all killed?"

"Probably."

You turn back to Jin. "Get in the back seat."

"Dammit."

"Jimin, on me. Get on shotgun," you say. Your right hand is quick to obey, but your phone buzzing stops your motions. Yoongi raises a brow while you bring the device to your ear. It's an unknown number. Not much you can do about it. However, when you answer, you weren't expecting to hear the familiar voice.

"Y/n, listen to me and listen to me very, very carefully," Tae says in a hushed voice.

"I'm all ears," you reply, keeping your voice low in case he's hiding from someone.

"Jungkook called me this morning, he said you're on the run now. Is that true? Are you?"

"I think so. If not for helping the man who killed two High Council members, then for raiding a small mafia and stealing their supplies."

"Jesus," Tae mutters. "Is everyone safe?"

"Namjoon got shot in the shoulder, but he's moving pretty well. Other than that everyone's okay, including Jimin."

You can hear his relief. "Thank the lord. I called for more than just that though. I have a way I can help."

"A way to help? Tae, I can't ask that of you."

"You're not asking. If anyone asks you how you know what I'm about to tell you, you say you heard about it from a subordinate of mine. You don't remember his name. Let me handle it."

Although hesitant, you agree. "Tae, you're putting your ass on the line to help us. Why?"

"Because all seven people that I've ever gave a damn about are on the run and there's nothing I can do except watch." You go still. Yoongi, Jin, Namjoon, you, Jimin, and Hoseok... but he said seven.

"Seven?" you softly ask. 

He lets out a breath. "Jungkook and I, we were a thing."

You almost fall over. "You... were a thing?"

"I'm sorry I never told you. Him and I dated for a bit. It ended in flames to say the least. I had to make a business decision that hurt him, but if I didn't do it, chaos would break out. That's why he always hated you so much."

"Wait, the decision has to do with me?" His silence gives you the answer. "Tae, what was this decision?"

"I had coordinates to all your hideouts, and Jungkook was given a mission to assassinate you."

"He was?" you whisper.

"He didn't want to take it, but we needed money. We desperately wanted to start a new life together, but it didn't work out as you can tell. He begged me for the coordinates. I burned them and refused to tell him where."

"You saved my life," you say, your eyes bulging.

"I had to. I couldn't let you die, but Jungkook got punished for not accepting the task. He got beaten and threatened. All because I refused to help him get a lead."

"Poor Jungkook," you find yourself muttering, even if you don't fully agree with it. Jungkook's an asshole, but that doesn't mean you want to see him hurt. "So this whole time he didn't hate us because of something we did, he hated us because you didn't want to see me dead."

"I'm so sorry, Y/n," Tae whispers. "It's all my fault."

"I'm alive because of you. If anything, I should be thanking you."

"Still, Jungkook is an absolute dick to you now. My actions are the cause of that."

"He couldn't see that. That's not on you Tae, please believe me."

"I... I'll try," Tae forcefully says. "But that's not the reason why I called. I called to tell you about a hideout I have. A hideout that will keep you safe for a while. I'm sure someone will find it eventually, but at least for now it can keep you off the radar while you figure out what to do. Do you have a plan yet?"

"Not yet, I'll keep you updated though. Keep calling me, it's good to hear your voice." Yoongi gazes at you with fake anger, making you smile. Acting jealous, hm? He's so cute sometimes. He definitely makes you laugh, you'll give him that.

"It's good to hear your voice too. You have no idea how badly I want to see you, but for now, helping you will due. I'm sending the coordinates of the hideout to your phone now. It's pretty secluded, it's actually at the top of a large hill. You might have to do some climbing to get to it, but it's worth it, I promise."

"Is it?"

"Of course, it's a small castle."

"Okay I'm sold," you say, lighting up.

He chuckles. "I figured that would get you on board. Should have six bedrooms, four baths, a kitchen, small backyard, a living room, and a study. There's plenty of food and supplies stashed there. The food won't be very good since it's the type meant to last years, but it's food. It'll keep you going while you think."

"Thank you so much for doing this. I love you, you know that?"

"I love you too."

You can sense his thoughts, and your smile falters. "Tae, it's not your fault he's like this."

"But I didn't help."

"You didn't want me to get killed. It would've hurt you and Jimin, that's a good enough reason to do what you did," you say.

"But he got hurt: physically and emotionally. I wish there was another way, but I honestly don't see a winner in this situation. It was either have you and Jimin, or have Jungkook. I chose to care more about you than him. That hurt him."

"You stopped a death from happening. I think you should stop beating yourself up about it."

Tae dryly laughs. "Funny, isn't it? I bury bodies for a living, but the thought of killing haunts me. I've done it before, but I still can't stomach it. What kind of person am I that I can't handle the thing I clean up after?"

You look down with pain in your eyes. "I don't know, Tae: it makes you a gem in this world. Maybe you're not made for it."

"I'm definitely not, I can tell you that, but like it or not, I lead this sector. Without me it'd fall apart, no offense."

"I don't think I'm really part of the Underworld anymore, so none taken."

You can hear his smile. "You should probably get moving, I'll leave you to it now. I'll call you soon Miss L/n. Please, please stay safe," he says in a pleading tone.

"I will, I promise. Goodbye, Mr. Kim." Just like that, the call disconnects.

"So Tae has a solution for us?" Yoongi asks while the others peer at you expectantly.

"Until we figure out our future plan, I'd say we lay low and recover from these past few days. They've been rough, but I'm expecting an update from Jungkook soon. Hopefully good news. If the High Council gets taken out, the Underworld goes to shit and people will suddenly be less worried about us. We can slip into another country and get new lives, completely rebirth ourselves. Protect each other. But we'd have to leave this all behind. Some of you still have a choice."

You point to Jimin, Hoseok, and Jin. "You three still might be able to stay here, maybe you can even stay in the Underworld. You never did anything against the Council, so I'll give you the option now. You can either leave and go back to the way things were before, or you can stay and face the unknown with us. I can't guarantee your safety... ever. Not even when we make it to the other side can I guarantee that, but I'll try. I've come to care for you all, I hope you know that." You pause to let out a breath. "Make your choice now. We don't have much time. What will it be guys? Stay or go?" 

Right away, Hoseok, Jimin, and Jin get in the car. Your eyes expand as Namjoon nods and does the same, Yoongi coming up and placing his hand on your shoulder.

"I know I may be a little biased, but you make a good leader," he says.

You meet his eyes and give him a soft smile. "You really think so?"

"If you weren't, they'd walk away. But they're still here, aren't they? I'm still here." He gives your shoulder a squeeze. "And there's no where else I'd rather be."

"Yoons," you mutter. He cuts your thoughts off by kissing you. Feeling his lips after so long makes your heart swell with happiness, your arms wrapping around him to deepen the kiss. You know people are waiting on you, but quite frankly, you don't fucking care. You need Min Yoongi.

His lips caress yours, his hands tracing patterns into your skin. Both of your eyes are closed, skin flushed, bodies nearly smashing together. It's the most passionate kiss you've ever shared. Even when you part, the passion still drips into your expressions as you stare at one another. 

"When this is all over, I'm taking you on the best date in human history," Yoongi says.

"Oh really?"

"Really. You deserve it. You deserve to be treated well."

You peck his lips one last time. "Then let's go. The faster we move, the faster I get that date." 

He smiles back at you, and it's in that moment you feel something light off inside your veins. Something more intense than you've ever felt. And then you realize it. 

You're falling in love with Min Yoongi.