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Jack: Why did you call me here?

He asked the person sitting on a chair with crossed legs in front of him.

??? - First, take a seat.

The person said, and a man brought a chair, placing it in front of Jackson.

Jackson: Okay. Now, tell me.

He demanded after taking a seat.

??? - Do something so that Jimin won't be able to attend the Christmas party with Y/N.

Jackson: Yeah, I do have a plan for that.

??? - What plan?

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Jackson was about to leave after sharing the plan, but he stopped in his tracks when he saw four men entering with injuries and speaking.

Man1: Boss, we're really sorry.

They all knelt in front of him (???), leaving Jackson confused.

??? - So you're telling me that you all didn't do your work properly.

He said while playing with his glass 🍷.

Man1: That guy was good at fighting.

The four men hung their heads low, shivering in fear.

??? - You four got beaten by a single person, and you still have the guts to compliment him.

He angrily said, throwing his glass 🍷 towards Man1. He hissed in pain as the glass hit his already injured body.

Jackson widened his eyes in shock, running toward the man (???) and grabbing his shoulders, shaking him while asking.

Jackson: Are they talking about Jimin? Did you send them to kill Jimin? Y/N was with him. You didn't do anything to her, right?

But he didn't get any answer. Everyone remained silent.

Jackson: I'm asking you something, Nam-gil?

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*Christmas Day*
*At XXXX Club*
*Jimin's POV*

I'm sitting on a couch, taking a sip of my wine. I wasn't able to go to the library today, as my dad told me that I have to go with him to a welcome party for the Wang family.

"I'm sorry, Jimin."

I heard someone apologizing, so I tilted my head toward the person. It's Jackson.

Jimin: Why are you saying sorry? It's not your fault.

I said, looking away from him sadly.

Jackson: Actually, I didn't know my parents would come suddenly and hold a party all of a sudden.

Jimin: It's okay.

I heard footsteps going away from me, meaning Jackson had already walked away.

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*At the Library*
*Y/N's POV*

I'm sitting in a chair, looking outside of the library through the door. The library door is wide open as people come in and go out. I'm kinda sad. Jimin couldn't come today. Well, no need to worry about Santa because Kai is going to be the Santa.

"I'm missing Jimin. This is our first Christmas together," I thought.

"HOHOHO. Someone is sad," I heard Kai talking like Santa. I glanced at him as soon as he approached me. He took a seat beside me and held my hand. I looked at him again.

Santa Kai(😁): Why are you sad, My Dear? Do you also need Gifts from Santa?

He playfully said, definitely trying to cheer me up. But he failed. I just sighed and looked down at the floor. I also heard him sigh, then he started speaking.

Kai: Y/N, I know if I say something, you will get mad at me. But still, I want to say. I have to say.

His voice sounded serious, but I'm still looking down.

Kai: Actually, it's about Jimin. I don't think he really loves you.

After hearing him, I looked up and tilted my head toward him with a confused look.

Y/N: What do you mean by that?

I asked. He shifted his gaze toward the open door.

Kai: You both are in a relationship, but still, he flirts with other girls. So--

I cut him off, saying.

Y/N: No, Kai. He's not like what you're thinking. It's not like he flirts with them first. If any girl flirts with him, he just returns it so they don't think he is rude.

Kai: No, Y/N. You're just blind in love. He has a girlfriend, so why does he need to flirt with other girls? No matter who starts it, he can just say 'He has a girlfriend.' That's it. It's not a big deal.

I showed him an annoying face with a glare.

Y/N: Kai, please. You don't know anything about him. Only I know how much he loves me. If you still want to talk about it, you can leave.

I said and went away from there, going outside of the library.

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*Kai's POV*

I saw her leaving the library. "Ahhh," I screamed in my mind with frustration. I shouldn't have talked about Jimin.

"She is still the same. No matter if she's with him or not, she still trusts him the most." I muttered to myself as I took out my phone from my pocket and dialed a number.

*OTP*

??? - Hello.

Kai - Is he still there?

??? - Yeah, he is in front of my eyes. Don't worry; I'll make sure he doesn't leave the party today. After all, this party is for our family.

Kai - Yeah, you indeed made a good plan, Jackson Wang.

Jackson - Yeah.

Kai - Bye then. See you soon.

Jackson - Hm. Bye.

*Call End*

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*Y/N's POV*

I stroll along the street, enchanted by the falling snow. How much I longed to see Jimin. I wished to wander down this street hand in hand with him today, reveling in the joy of the library with everyone, especially Jimin.

I reach a bridge and halt there, my spirits low. I gaze downward, fixating on the frozen river. The cold, snowy wind brushes against my face, prompting me to close my eyes. Suddenly, a pair of warm arms wraps around my waist, embracing me from behind. I flinch, fearing the worst. Who could it be? I'm about to turn around to confront the person, but then he speaks, causing my eyes to widen.

"Are you feeling cold, baby girl?"

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