Jungkook stares in surprise at the shorter man's intimidating form. "How the hell are you here?" Jungkook whispers. 

Jimin shrugs it off. "Later." 

"Later," Jungkook agrees, whipping around. As good as it is to see Jimin, Y/N is against the wall right now. Jungkook rushes into action and sprints to the other side of the room. He's still in immense pain from where the class 3 hit him, but again, that's not his priority. It's her who matters most.

He makes it to her as she groans and holds her stomach. She manages to get onto her knees while he crouches in front of her. "Hey, hey," he murmurs, concern burning in his expression. She glances up with tear-filled eyes. 

"Hey," she replies with a cough. 

"Can you walk? Where does it hurt?" he asks. 

Y/N rubs over her stomach, then her spine. "I don't know if I can walk. My back feels like it's burning."

Without another word, he picks her up, the girl yelping but accepting the embrace. Her arms wrap around his neck as he pants and steps down the aisle. "We need to leave, I don't know how bad it is," Jungkook says. 

"Jungkook," Jimin calls.

"What?" Jungkook asks. 

"Your eyes, they're still glowing." 

Jungkook didn't even realize that whatever his second 'powers' are are still present. He thought they disappeared when Jimin saved them, but Jungkook's theory was right. Y/N brings this out of him. Whenever she's in danger, it's like another part of him gets unlocked.

Jimin brings him outside where two motorcycles are. The one Jungkook took and the one Jimin probably did. "Follow me home, okay?" Jimin says. Jungkook's quick to obey and brings her to his motorcycle, placing her down and offering her his helmet. 

"Are you sure? What about you?" she asks. 

"You're more important. Hold onto me tight. Okay?" he asks back. Although she seems hesitant, she agrees.

Jungkook peeks over at Jimin as the man limps over to his bike, swinging himself onto it while his bow and quiver rests on his back. How the hell is he here? How in the living fuck is he walking and out and about? That shouldn't be possible. He was under longer than Apollo and even Apollo is still struggling.

Jungkook decides to start the bike. Thinking about it will only damage his brain more. At least Y/N is here. She keeps her arms wrapped around his stomach, the helmet on her head hitting his back. 

"Thank you for coming for me," she says. 

The situation hangs over his head like a cloud, but her soft tone manages to calm him down. He even smiles. "Anything for you." 

And with that, they zip away.

~~~

As soon as they enter the compound, Jungkook turns to Jimin and hugs him. He groans and hugs back, Y/N lingering behind for a moment. She still needs some time, but she said her back is feeling better. Obviously it's better seeing as she's walking, but still worth mentioning. 

"Thank God you're okay. I'm glad, don't get me wrong, but how?" Jungkook asks, praying his voice won't break.

"I honestly don't know. I woke up and saw Jin waiting for me. He said that you two were gone. As soon as I heard you were in danger, it's like a part of me lit up. I went from feeling like death to having the highest adrenaline spike in my life," Jimin explains. "I took a good ten minutes to get back on my feet, then took my bow and left. I couldn't wait any longer." 

"Did you see Raven?" 

"No. Jin said she left to meet with Namjoon. Something about monitoring the attacks. I told him to keep them gathered in the training room so I can surprise them. I thought I'd be dramatic." 

"Classic Jimin," Y/N teases. 

Jimin chuckles and shoots her a wink. "You know it, sweetheart." Okay, it's safe to say Jungkook's left eye twitches.

"What'd you just call my girl?" Jungkook says before he can stop himself. Jimin goes still, as does Y/N. Jimin peers at Jungkook for a few moments before breaking out into a sly grin. 

"So... your girl, huh? Is that what I missed while I was gone?"

"I... uh," Jungkook stammers. Why did he say that? That was dumb. Beyond dumb, actually. That was plain stupid stupid. A whole new level of stupid. Jungkook just invented negative IQ with his words.

"Wait, I'm your girl now?" Y/N asks, matching Jimin's sly grin. 

Jungkook gulps. "Anyway, let's go see the others." He spins around and goes to leave, but Y/N catches up with him in a heartbeat. Despite both of them being injured, they're still Hunters. Naturally they heal and walk faster. It's no surprise that Y/N is able to stay in-step with him. 

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Jungkook mutters. He fires the words out without even thinking of them. It didn't even occur to him that they might hurt her.

"What, so those feelings you had went away?" Y/N asks. 

Jungkook swallows his nerves and peeps over at her just as they approach the training room. "No, that's not what I meant. I'm nervous, okay?" he says. Yeah, confessing that hurt, but it's the truth. The truth she deserves to know. 

Her eyes soften at that. "I understand, Koo. But please know that I'm here for you." Wait, did she call him Koo? His heart almost jumped out of his chest when he heard her call him that.

"Thank you," he murmurs with a soft smile. 

"Okay, if you're done making eyes at each other, I'm going in," Jimin says, strolling past them and going right through the doors. Jungkook and Y/N shrug in-sync before going in after him. "Good evening everyone. Or night? It's like the middle of the night maybe I should say night," Jimin calls out. Everyone is here, so their heads snap around to face him.

Right away, the redhead jumps out of her seat and runs over. "Jimin?!" 

He breaks out into an eye smile. "Hey princess, miss me-" 

Before anyone can process what's happening, Raven hops into Jimin's arms and places her lips on his. He gasps, as does everyone else while watching Raven finally kiss the older man. Jungkook even claps, the others joining in. The sight makes Jungkook's heart melt, then he stares at Y/N with longing in his irises.

She meets his eyes and gives him a questioning glance. "What? What is it?" she asks. "Is everything okay?" 

The urge to kiss her hits hard, but he manages to resist. This is Jimin and Raven's moment. They'll have a moment later, he doesn't want to take from them. 

"My best friends are finally kissing after what feels like ever," Jungkook says, peering back over at them while everyone keeps clapping and smiling. "I'm more than okay."

Jimin snickers as they part, still holding her close. "I like you too, Rave," he says loudly enough for Jungkook to hear. 

She laughs and whacks his chest. "You idiot, you had us all worried sick! How the hell are you walking?"

Even Jungkook still has the same question. Jimin explained it, but it doesn't make any sense. If Apollo had the same injury (not to mention woke up sooner), how the hell can Jimin walk and fight without needing any recalibration? It doesn't make any sense even with the 'adrenaline spike' thing Jimin claimed it was.

"I have no fucking idea... babe." 

Raven seems to do a factory reset before she swallows her pride. "Shush."

He chuckles and pecks her forehead, turning to gaze at the others. So Jimin really just goes for it, doesn't he? He's so shameless. That's a trait Jungkook could use right about now. 

"I woke up and heard Jungkook was in danger. I don't know what it was, but it got me out of bed. Adrenaline, I guess. Now I feel weak as hell. Like I don't want to move for a good... two years? Three, maybe?"

The others laugh, but Jin knits his brows. Jungkook doesn't question him, instead he looks at Jimin and pats him on the shoulder. "Thank you for saving our asses. I should've listened and brought more people with me." 

"Yeah well, when do you ever really listen, Jeon?" Jimin teases. Jungkook firmly squeezes the older man's shoulder and gives him a fake glare he's quick to return.

After a few moments, the others come over and take turns hugging Jimin. Apollo seems a little jealous, but Jungkook can't blame him. Apollo's been bed-ridden, meanwhile Jimin gets up and instantly goes on a mission. Jungkook wouldn't be surprised if Val gets yelled at later. Poor girl, it's not really her fault. There's something up with Jimin, and Jungkook can't quite put his finger on it. It's frustrating.

Everyone does their hugs with Jimin, some small talk forming. Jungkook turns to Y/N and lets out a breath. You know what? Shameless. Well, more like confidence. He needs confidence right now. 

She raises a single brow. "You good?" 

"Go on a date with me," he suddenly says. 

It's safe to say she replies in a second. "Okay Jeon, where and when?" 

"Tomorrow night. Come to the complex, I'll take you there." 

"More riding on the back of your bike?" she asks, but it sounds like a statement.

"If you're okay with that." 

"An excuse to hold onto your abs for dear life? Are you kidding? That sounds like heaven." Oh great, she's just as shameless as Jimin.

Jungkook chokes on his own saliva, coughing wildly while Y/N laughs at his expense. Jimin takes notice and smirks. "Something going on I should know about?" 

"Oh nothing, just teasing Kookie over here," Y/N replies, going over and standing next to Jimin. Okay, is she trying to make him jealous? If she is, it's totally working. 

"High five," Jimin says. They high five, Jimin staring at Jungkook as if expecting a reaction. Somehow Jungkook manages to bite back his jealousy. He doesn't like it when guys other than him touch Y/N. It's not right. 

When Jungkook doesn't react, Jimin claps his hands together. "Alright, well, now since I've said my greetings to everyone, I think it's time for the most important next few hours of my life." Jungkook raises a brow at Jimin's words. 

"What's so important, exactly?" Jungkook asks, but he knows he'll regret asking. 

"Simple: making out with Raven. Toodles!" 

"He did not just say toodles," Y/N says with a groan. Raven looks scared as Jimin pulls her away, Jungkook watching with an amused grin. Poor girl is about to get demolished. She has big lips, sure, but Jimin? His lips are almost as big as his ass. Almost.

"Ignore him, he's weird," Jungkook says. 

Jin seems on edge but decides to nod. Since when does Jin look on edge? Normally he's either running around the complex being dramatic or cooking. One of the two, there's no in between. Even Y/N seems concerned. 

"Should we go talk to him?" she mumbles. 

"I will later. For now we should make sure everyone's okay and get an update," he mumbles back.

She hums, and together they head over to Namjoon, who's sitting in the corner of the room. Basic chatter rings out again, most of the training room getting back to its normal activities. However, Jungkook doesn't pay attention to the people around him. He only pays attention to Y/N and Namjoon. 

"What's the word?" Jungkook asks. 

Namjoon sighs. "We aren't having much luck recently. Demons are breaking out all over the city. Luckily they're not going anywhere public, but we don't have much time before they do." 

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get out there," Jungkook says.

Namjoon shakes him off. "I wish it were that easy, but there's too many of them and too little of us. And... there's a problem." Jungkook raises a brow. "They're heading towards us. That's why no one's out there yet. I want them to get closer. Let them come in and fight us on our turf. Maybe less injuries that way." 

"I don't know, it sounds risky. I'd love to fight them on our turf, but why the hell are they heading here? There's no way they could be tracking us, right?" Y/N asks. 

"If I had the answer to that I'd tell you, but I don't know why their path is right to us."

Y/N huffs. "Dammit Jungkook." 

Jungkook tilts his head. "I'm sorry?" 

"They're obviously after you. You're too much of a snack." 

He blinks at her, as does Namjoon. "Did she... just make a corny joke?" Namjoon slowly asks. 

"Who are you, Jin?" Jungkook asks.

"I mean if you like Jin, then yes. If you don't like him, then no." 

Jungkook shakes his head. "I can't believe you. Now I'm not so sure about that date." 

"You are," she replies. 

"Oh yeah? How do you know?" 

"Because no matter how corny I am, you'll never be able to take your eyes off me."

Namjoon peeks between the two. "Wait, am I missing something? Since when are you two dating?" 

"Uh..."

"We'll answer that later. For now, we have more important matters," Y/N interrupts. Thank God for her. "How long do we have until they get here?" 

"Three days tops, most likely two and a half. Stay on high alert. Starting tomorrow I'll be putting us on shifts to watch the outside." 

"So we're going to war," she mutters, Jungkook nodding in agreement.

Jungkook lets out a breath and stares at the ceiling. They really are going to war with a bunch of demons. How fun. This is gonna be a blast, huh? 

Griffin comes over and pats Y/N on the shoulder. "Everything okay?" 

She gives him a soft smile. "Well it wasn't, then I saw your face and everything got better." She playfully nudges his chest. "Everything okay with you?" Wait, now it's Jungkook who's missing something. When did Griff and Y/N get close? 

"Same answer as you. How about you two?" Namjoon shrugs, Jungkook doing the same. "I'm sure everything will work out," Griffin says, then he turns to Y/N. "And if you need anything, I'm a shout away. Don't forget that. I have your back, L/N. Always." 

She gives his hand a squeeze. "And I have yours." 

Okay, seriously, is Jungkook missing something here? He's not jealous, he's just confused. What the hell is going on- 

"Hey," Jin's voice says, interrupting his thoughts.

"You okay?" Jungkook asks, not hiding the concern in his tone. 

"No..." 

The other three fade away, Jungkook focusing only on Jin. "What's going on?" Jungkook asks. At that, Jin frowns, gazing at the ground for a moment before meeting Jungkook's eyes. 

"Jungkook, we need to talk."