To say Seoul was in chaos would be an understatement.

All around Namjoon workers were running frantically trying to figure out what was happening. The President's right arm man, Kim Taehyung looked furious beyond measure. He looked outside the windows, seeing the endless reporters crowding around the President's house. 

"What's going on?" Namjoon approached him, feigning confusion. He turned to Namjoon, eyes blazing, mouth in a thin line. He breathed in deeply before he said,

"Have you not seen the news lately Namjoon?" he motioned to the press."A video was released. It showed Min Yoongi and Jung Hoseok, alive."

"Alive?" Namjoon echoed."But didn't you confirm their deaths in the accident?" 

"We never found the bodies." he muttered, looking at Namjoon in the eyes."I didn't disclose that information with you because I didn't want you to panic."

Lies.

"The city's been turned outside down." Taehyung turned back to the window."I'll have to make a statement soon. Explain the contents of the video and make sure that the public calms down. It should be easy, no?"

Namjoon nodded slowly, putting on a pensive face."Well, it's just a video. You could say that it had been recorded when they were still alive and that after that video they started feeling unwell."

Taehyung's eyes lit up, some of the tense he was carrying released from his shoulders."You're right. After all, they haven't been spotted in public. They haven't come out themselves and stated they're both healthy. Thank you Namjoon. You are indeed a lifesaver."

Namjoon nodded."Of course."

"Go get Jin." he instructed."He should be with Jungkook." He paused."Poor kid. I could tell he really liked Yoongi and Hoseok. Jin went to go comfort him. Go, and bring him to me. Jin and I need to talk to the press outside."

With that, Namjoon walked towards the direction of Jungkook's room, the weight of Taehyung's words burdening me. Namjoon reanalyzed our conversation, his guarded tone, his excuse, his dependency on Jin. 

He doesn't trust Namjoon. Not one bit.

Namjoon was not the least bit surprised. Given the circumstances and previous disappearances, there was no doubt in his mind that Taehyung was suspicious of him. The only thing that meant is that now Namjoon had to be extra careful with everything that he did. If Taehyung were to find out everything he had participated and helped orchestrate, he would have Namjoon's head publicly sliced off in front of Korea.

At least he didn't suspect Jin of anything. Not yet at least.

Namjoon slowly opened Jungkook's door. Both Jin and Jungkook looked up, smiles blossoming in both of their faces. He closed the door, locking it before anyone spoke.

"Namjoon! Have you seen the news yet?" Jungkook asked eagerly."It's a video of Yoongi and Hoseok!"

"I heard." Namjoon looked pointedly at Jin.

"They must be alive then." Jungkook sighed in relief."That's good. I thought they were dead."

"Well, Jungkook there's no proof that they are indeed alive. Taehyung reported them dead." Jin reminded him. The expression on Jungkook's face soured and he pulled himself away from Jin. Namjoon smiled sadly at Jungkook.

"Well, you never know Jungkook." Namjoon said."Maybe we'll know for sure later." Jin raised his eyebrow in warning."For now, they're both known as deceased. They don't exist anymore."

"It doesn't make sense though!" he said frustratedly."What's the difference between two males being paired together by the Perfect Match system and a male and a female? It's not like that hasn't happened before with—"

"Alright, Jungkook that's enough!" Jin snapped."The walls have ears. You should be careful of the words you say. It might put many people in danger."

"Sorry," he muttered. 

"Speaking of words, Taehyung wants you to go with him to face the press." Namjoon said lightly."You should probably get going. Wouldn't like to keep him waiting."

Jin nodded."Alright. Before I go, let's talk in Jungkook's bathroom quickly. Then you'll be staying with Jungkook correct?"

"Of course." Namjoon smiled at Jungkook."We'll only be a minute."

Jin and Namjoon walked into Jungkook's bathroom. Jin quickly locked it and retired to the farthest point of the bathroom, beckoning him to follow.

"What's the update on A and B?" Jin asked.

"A's currently training. Fetal development has begun and is on track to finish in about two months. Just to give the two of them space."

"No."

"No?" Namjoon questioned. Jin shook his head.

"This isn't about making them feel comfortable. This is about changing the system. I don't give a damn if they're uncomfortable or not. Rush the process. The faster the Perfect Match system is disbanded, the better. The system that was once used for good has been tainted with greed, greed so strong that it consumes every fiber of their being. Don't you get it? This Perfect Match system isn't a system meant to procreate anymore. It's a system used to control the citizens." 

"That might be a bit difficult considering B has a long term boyfriend he is stubborn to let go of." Namjoon responded, acknowledging Jin's statement. "To rush this, both parties have to agree and B has to give up what he has to focus solely on the mission at hand."

"Then make him." Jin said indifferently."Tell him to drop his relationship. He can resume that relationship if he wishes to at a later time, once all of this blows over. But we need him to concentrate fully." He took a deep breath."Also, Taehyung has asked me to keep watch of you. I'm expected to alert him of all your whereabouts. It is not safe for you to be going out to see them. You'll have to communicate with all of them through holograms."

"I thought so." Namjoon smiled."I can read him like a book. I know when he's lying to me. Thanks for making me sure though."

Jin smiled back."You know it's my job to protect you. " He put his hands on Namjoon's shoulders."Now go provide Jungkook comfort. I'll be right back." He stared at me for a few moments, assessing my expression."Not right now, alright? I'm already late as is. It's not safe."

"Of course." he unlocked the door, smiling at Jungkook, who was looking outside his window. Jin bid his goodbyes, eyes lingering on Namjoon's before exiting. As soon as Jin left, Jungkook turned to Namjoon.

"Tell me the truth Namjoon." 

Although he had said it softly, Namjoon could hear the force he placed in those words. He swallowed the lump that was rising in his throat. 

It's not safe.

Namjoon mustered a smile."There's nothing to say."

"You're lying." Jungkook responded immediately."If you weren't, then you wouldn't have shifted in movement." His eyes bore into Namjoon's."Namjoon. Please. You know how guilty I feel over them. Like it was my fault that they disappeared. We were supposed to hang out together that day. It was going to be fun." His bottom lip began to quiver, eyes starting to water. 

"Oh, Jungkook," Namjoon mumbled, pulling Jungkook for an embrace. The poor boy was hurting from something that was beyond him. Something that if he knew everything about, could change everything. He was a risky person to confide in.

But even then, Jungkook's heart has always been in the right place.

"Jungkook you have nothing to worry about." Namjoon finally responded, Jungkook's hold on him increasing."I promise you, they're fine. Don't feel guilty over anything. You didn't do anything. You're not at fault. They're doing well."

"Really?" Jungkook asked, hope shining through his watery eyes. Namjoon nodded."They're alive? Okay?"

"Yes, Jungkook." he reassured."They're well."

"Where are they?" Jungkook asked. 

"I can't tell you that Jungkook." Namjoon sighed."Just know that they're okay. You've nothing to worry about. Tell you this. You want to see them?" 

Namjoon let him go, tapping on his bracelet, muttering Hoseok's name lowly. In an instant, the screen displayed him. Hoseok paid no attention, his mind engrossed in practice. Jungkook watched the screen, wonder illuminating his expression.

"Hoseok, it's time for a break!" someone called out.  Hoseok turned to the sound, a small smile on his expression.

"Coming!" he shouted.

"Yoongi's right here." Namjoon shifted towards the many panels, focusing on the training room Yoongi was situated in. Once Jungkook saw him, he smiled. Namjoon shut off the panels and looked at Jungkook."You really can't say anything alright? Jin will have my head if he found out I showed you that."

Jungkook nodded, wiping the tears that had streamed down his face.

"Your secret's safe with me."

a/n: someone donate wifi to me please and thank you 😔🙏🏻