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13th October 2019

Hannah

"Fuck! Fuck! We are caught. We will get arrested. JK, the cops will arrest us. No, no, do something," I managed to shake his heavy muscular frame with the last amount of strength I had and continued wagging my head as terror stabbed my heart. My condition is no less than fraught with danger, considering the fact that I nearly gave up on life a few moments ago and just when I almost resurrected, had to witness the blood and gunshots, and now, I will experience life in the prison as well.

I must say, life is trying cool experiments on me.

"Shh! Stop waggling my body. Why are you such a jumpy birdie? Be calm," JK muttered in a whisper and I gawked at him in disbelief. We will soon pave the path to a fucking prison and newspapers around the country and this guy is being the cool cucumber. To say I was like a cat on the hot tin roof would be an understatement to comment on my current pose.

"Stop wriggling like a fish, Miss Cooper. Nothing will happen to us, so stop gathering stupid assumptions from the corners of the universe," V chided, standing close to me and JK started to swim to the other side. My eyes widened with his sudden move and I tried to grab his arm only to collide with a solid chest.

"What the hell are you trying to do? Do you want to die?" V spat and turned me around to face his agitated expression. I looked to the other side to check on JK if he was still moving and sighed in relief, finding him safely swimming to the other side. I then faced V who had his stern gaze lingering all over my face as if trying to draw out something.

"How can you let him go? JK,...JK,... he can be in danger," I mouthed, taking breathy gaps in between as the cold waves brushed past my soaked skin. I shuddered as the frigid air blanketed my frame, freezing my bones.

Damn! It was colder than V's heart out here.

"What are you..you doing?" I mentally smacked myself for stuttering but I can't help but turn nervous at his sudden proximity. Who wouldn't be nervous when caged into the lion's arms? I looked up only to be patted into his chest back again, my face just inches far from his heart, giving my ears an inevitable task of listening to his heartbeat. Why do they sound like sirens of fear?

"They say that my body is always warm so I am trying to help. Don't worry about JK, nothing will happen to him," he whispered against my ears in his deep voice, batting away my blue funk about JK strangely. The man whose presence always makes my scalp prickled calmed me down with his words peculiarly.

"Clear the shore," another announcement coursed in the air and I pulled out of V's embrace in panic. Heck! Did I forget that we are on the edge of getting our prisoner identification numbers? 

"The cops," I mumbled, looking at V's bewildered face. His pressed lips quickly formed into a smirk as he held my wrists that were quivering, both in fear and cold.

"And what? We will get arrested and be on the television screens? Seoul's biggest Mafia caught and held by the Seoul's National Police Agency? And then?" He simpered, stating the exact order of the forthcoming events as if he predicted them in advance. I tried to part my lips to speak something but then, terror sealed my throat.

"I thought you were a girl of brains. Perhaps, I shouldn't have expected too much from you," he stated, clicking his tongue and brushing his thumb against my cold wrist. 

Is this the time to point out my flaws?

"The cops will not dare to touch us, Miss Cooper," he stated with a smug smile on his face, giving me a bolt out of blue. Aren't the bomb blasts enough for today? How many more blows do I have to endure because of these people?

"Do they work for you?" I asked and he chuckled, petting my hair like he did to Yeontan this evening. I hope he understands where we were standing. 

Floating, to be precise.

"We work for them, Miss Cooper," he revealed, befuddling the shit out of me. Pulling out of his clasp, I held the wooden board floating beside me, completely taken aback by his words. It's dumbfounding to digest his words when they confined me without proper consent, killed some people without the cops' help, and maneuvered teenagers to undertake perilous missions.

"You work for the police?" I asked as my breath hitched in the calm wham. Holding my shoulders on either side, he pushed the wooden board away, making me helpless to rely on his figure for support. I looked into his eyes and he held my arms, caressing them as if trying to ease away the freezing sensation in my body.

"We work for the government"

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"Do you want more coffee, ma'am?" Ajhumma asked again and I shook my head in negation. Displaying a warm smile, she tapped my head kindly and left the place. I placed the empty cup aside and my lips curved up, feeling the coziness under the thick blanket in a warm room. 

The cops whom I assumed to lock us behind the bars prepared a whole guest house for us to rest. I speculated about how the cops reached the exact location where the fight was happening in a short period. But then, I realized they could have been tracked with the help of their bracelets if V was really telling the truth. Moreover, the port is always guarded by a number of cops.

Later, a nurse checked on me and informed V and JK that there was nothing to be worried about as my oxygen levels were just fine. It was after that they disappeared from my sight.

I was given a room with a heater and offered a hoodie and sweatpants and a nice, huggable blanket. For the first time since I have been their hostage, I feel so grateful for this kind of gesture. I could stay like this forever. I don't need anything else. Maybe, some food and water will be required to continue living in this body.

I rubbed my hands and wiggled on the huge bed, feeling like Queen Elizabeth. I finally realized that comfort, just comfort that warms your heart and body is enough to breathe in peace. I kept smiling like a Cheshire cat and hugged the blanket as if I was cuddling with my partner. Well! My single ass has no choice except for being satisfied with the cozy blanket. 

As I finished my wiggling sessions on the bed like an electrified puppy, my mind started to wonder about how peculiar their whole organization was. Shrugging away those disturbing thoughts was definitely not my cup of tea. I could get frenzy over something uncanny and mysterious, the very reason that got my curious ass into this whole mess. Had I stayed quiet and walked back to Aeri's apartment without following Soobin that night, I would have been busy searching for Lawyer Park and solving the clues Eomma left now. It was not the fate I should blame, but my nosy-parker self.

"Why are they so secretive then? I know V kept telling me that they are not mafia but why do they have to keep it confidential and portray themselves as dangerous men? Ugh! I still can't believe this. What if they were a very powerful mafia that has influence over the country's government?" I mumbled and sat down, holding my head and pulling my hair in frustration. Why can't that asshole explain clearly? Am I his conscience or something?

"You will become bald soon," a voice interrupted my thoughts and I looked up to see JK, all smiling and dressed in a casual T-shirt and track pants. I let out a smile and bobbed my head while he strode his steps towards the bed.

He looked handsome in causals.

"I guess your brain is flooded with many questions, isn't it?" He asked as he sat down on the bed calmly. I nodded my head and moved closer to him. 

"I was so scared when I saw you fighting for breath. Had something happened to you, I would have been regretful for my entire life. Thanks for being strong," He patted my head and my heart fluttered on hearing his words. 

"I was so scared when you left my hands and started to swim to the other side as well. I was about to pull you back but V stopped me and revealed that.." I paused and he nodded, with a small smile. 

"I know it's too much for today and thought of leaving you to rest but then, I realized you're quite an inquisitive person and wouldn't sleep until you get the answers," he stated and I bit my lips in embarrassment. Why should he hit me with the facts? 

"I will tell you some things that could help you clear your mind for the night. But, I have one condition," he stated and I wondered what it could be.

"What's the clause?" I asked, praying mentally that it should not be anything related to their risky missions and crappy guns.

"You need to share the blanket with me," He uttered and I was taken aback. Is he serious about the condition part? I thought it would be something serious but he is being the kid now. And then, I realized, he was asking me to share the blanket with him. Oh shit! 

"Come on, your blanket is so nice than the one in my room. Don't be so petty and share it with me while I return the favor of clearing your clogged mind," he tapped my nose playfully and grabbed the blanket from me. I frowned, missing the warmth for a second and he chuckled.

"Here, this is huge enough for two of us," he muttered and covered me in the blanket again. My face flushed when I felt his arms brushing mine under the thick cover. I turned to him and he ruffled my hair, displaying his bunny smile. God!! This guy holds expertise in flattering me effortlessly.

"A.R.M.O.R is the name of our organization," he started and I pricked up my ears in the cue.

"Always Ready to be the Members Of Rescue," he revealed the acronym and I nodded. 

"It sounds similar to S.H.I.E.LD," I stated and he chortled on hearing my words. It felt so good to be stuffed inside a blanket with him.

"It is, but we don't have Tony Stark or someone with brains to get that advanced technology used in Avengers," he jested and stroke my arm playfully.

"But then, we do have the advanced equipment we need in the modern-day. Coming back to the real talk, we are an independent organization that aids the government in many ways," he detailed and I understood that well as that's the same part V mentioned except for the independent word.

"Independent meaning you guys are not associated with the government but still, work for them?" I asked, wondering if the thought running in my mind is right or not.

"Yes. We give a helping hand to the government but we are not responsible or accountable to them," he elucidated and I blinked, trying to process his statement. Why would these guys help the government without expecting anything in return? All of their possessions are worth a king's ransom which makes no sense if they are working just to help the State without anything in return.

"What's the catch?" I questioned, finding things insensible and he smirked, patting my head.

"You sure are a girl of brains, Hannah. V hyung was never wrong about you," he sang the praises which made me internally laugh like nuts. Brains? I just have one and I don't know if it was functioning properly. If it did, I would have at least progressed in the quest to find my parents' murderers.

"They would approve of our business in return. It's nothing illegal but then, we don't have a competition in our field," he disclosed, leaving me another concern to ponder about. What's the business now? And if that's a business approved by the government, why did they confine me on the grounds of their policy to stay low? Why are they scared about their identities getting exposed?

"What is the business? Why are we under wraps or why are we scared about the risk of exposure? And why did we hold you as a hostage when we are not even doing something wrong? I knew all these questions must have started to wander in your mind already but, tonight is not the time," he muttered with a smile and I frowned in disappointment. 

If today had been a normal day, I might have pestered him like a bee until he discloses the whole thing but today had exceptionally been an eventful one. I yawned as drowsiness began to engulf my body and the cozy blanket was aiding my weariness, inviting me to the dreamland.

"I need to tell you something else," he spoke out of blue and I arched my eyebrows in a questioning stare.

"From now, you can call me Jungkook," he mouthed and I looked at him in confusion, exhaustion aiding the inability to apprehend his words. Who are Jung and Kook now?

"JK is Jungkook. Since we are friends for a long time, call me by my name from today. Jungkook," he enunciated his name clearly and I nodded, smiling. Thank Goodness! I was about to tell him that he was pronouncing Jungle Book incorrectly.

Jungkook? That's a cute name

"I am feeling sleepy, Jungkook," I told him and closed my eyes as they turned too heavy. The power of the coffee shots lasted for a short time and I don't have the energy to stay awake anymore. I closed my eyes and leaned on the nearest thing available.

And before I could completely lose my consciousness, I remember hearing the words,

"I am so sorry, Hannah"

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"Are you done? How much more time are you going to take to pack that stuff which doesn't even need two suitcases?" V yelled from the ground floor and I dropped my shoulders in exasperation. This guy doesn't have minimum patience and is behaving like a bear with a sore head. 

Jeez! He's got no chill!

"Miss Cooper," he yelled again and I heard his footsteps nearing. Shit! I need to put this stuff inside. I packed all the stuff expeditiously and he stepped inside the door right at the moment when I was closing the luggage bag. I smiled cheekily only to receive the daggers from his eyes. 

"Come down quickly," he spat at me and I nodded. Carrying the two bags, I walked downstairs and smiled at Yeonjun and Jungkook who had a pretty grin on their faces. 

"JK, take Beomgyu and Kai and go to the Armor's Main Mansion first and we will follow you guys. Remember that all of us can't go at the same time. Soobin and Taehyun will lock this guest house and arrive there after us," he stated and I sighed. Jungkook waved his hands towards me and I bid him my bye. Beomgyu looked oddly cheerful for some reason. I guess he was greatly excited to move into the Main Mansion.

"Yeonjun, check if everything is good and we can start after five minutes," V ordered Yeonjun and he followed him like a dedicated pupil. V glanced at me and quickly turned away. Why is he acting like a salty bitch today?

From the time he splashed a bucket load of water on me and Jungkook in the excuse of waking us up, he had been behaving like a weird-ass. I didn't know how I fell asleep in Jungkook's arms but I don't regret a thing. It would have been a wonderful morning to get up in Jungkook's arms had V not used one of his barbaric methods to wake us up. 

"Everything is clear, hyung," Yeonjun came back after checking on things and V nodded. He gave me one piercing stare and I picked my bags up. This man for no doubt stole all the bipolarity in this world.

"Follow us after ten minutes," he muttered and Soobin nodded along with Taehyun.

We walked out of the Guest House and I pulled out my phone to check for signals while V and Yeonjun were placing the luggage in the car's trunk. I need to send a message to Kevin, at least inform him that I am still in one-piece. 

"Don't attempt any stupid tricks, Miss Cooper," V muttered as he grabbed the phone from my hands. Huffing out a breath, I stomped my foot, infuriated at his behavior. He was being the same man I first saw him, the cold and icy one.

"Don't worry, noona. Once we get there, V hyung wouldn't be that scary," Yeonjun spoke and winked at me. What's that place which makes V less scary?

"You will see everything there for yourself," he smiled and directed me to sit inside the car. I took the backseat and didn't even glance at that cold bastard from the rear-view mirror.

The car-ride was very silent. No Radio, no songs, nothing but the faint sound of the car engine and honking cars whenever stuck in traffic. As usual, my mind took the opportunity to inspect the past events happening. All the unanswered questions still lingered in my mind but a few others added to the list. Why do their enemies have to use the blind people? If they did, they must have already trained them. Who is doing all of that? Did they attack them because they were helping the government or is it related to their business issues? And why did Jungkook apologize to me last night?

"Here we are," Yeonjun chirped as a huge gate opened. The was a long road ahead, beautifully adorned by lush green trees on the sides and my lips arched in delight, admiring the beauty of the place. 

After some time, small buildings started to appear and all of them were beautifully designed with common exteriors. Why do I feel like this is some movie scene where they introduce the heir of a billionaire? I glanced at V who was staring at me from the mirror and quickly turned away on noticing my gaze.

Another huge-ass gate appeared and a tall muscular man bowed to V and Yeonjun, letting them inside. As V drove the car inside, my eyes widened on seeing the huge mansion,  bathing in white, brown, and black. 

Holy Motherfucking Shit! This mansion can support five generations of mine without putting in an ounce of effort.

The car halted at the entrance and I got out quickly, letting out a giggle in excitement. I thought it would resemble a shady vampire's palace when Jungkook mentioned that it was Armor's Main Mansion but it looked beyond magnificent. 

Apparently, V didn't find the Imperial Guest House safe for carrying out further missions as it was already identified by their potential missions. So, he decided to move everything to their safest abode, Armor's Main Mansion overnight and we had to rush things in the morning.

A huge bronze sculpture of the letter A was shining in the daylight at the top of the building, probably signifying their organization. Everything here is making me awed, unlike anything I had assumed. 

I was about to take my suitcases from the trunk but three men walked towards the car and started to carry the suitcases with them. I looked at Yeonjun who winked at me with a smug smile.

Damn! This gives the Royal feels.

"I missed this place a lot. Finally, I am back here," Yeonjun cooed and I smiled. This is a beautiful place and is nothing less to a palace. Yeonjun forwarded his hand and I placed my hand in his with a smile. He was being adoringly kind today.

He is cute.

"Let's go," he muttered and we started to walk towards the huge door, marking the entrance of the ground floor. There were outdoor stairs in the center which could lead to the first floor, perhaps. I turned to V who was quietly walking inside as if he was so used to this place. Perhaps, he was.

"V, you are here. Where is the girl JK was talking about?" a tall handsome man started speaking as soon as we stepped inside. He averted his gaze towards me and paced his steps quickly in my direction, catching me off guard. He wasn't intimidating but he was still a stranger and it felt like he was lacing onto me.

"Oops, I am sorry if I startled you. You must have already been told about me," he mouthed and I looked at V who didn't even care to glance at me. When did anyone talk about this man to me? 

"Didn't JK or V tell about me? Not even those five shitheads? Not even you, Yeonjun?" He frowned in disappointment and I felt like running away from this attention craving handsome guy. 

"Jungkook didn't tell anything. No one did," I spoke in a whisper and he pouted, looking at V.

"There's nothing to tell about, hyung. You can just introduce yourself to her, now that she is standing in front of you," V spoke blatantly and the handsome guy's frown increased in length.

"Considering the fact that you are calling Jungkook by his real name, I guess you are pretty used to him by now. And it's his fault to not talk about his awesome hyung to you. Don't worry, you are one of the luckiest persons in this world," he stated with a playful wink and I faked out a smile. Why do I feel that things will get only weirder from today?

"Lucky?" I asked and he patted my head.

"You are lucky because..."

"Very few people get the chance to see the worldwide handsome this close"

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Nosy-Parker

an overly inquisitive person.

A/N: Hola Amikles! I am sorry for being late. I wrote this until 3:30 AM today and please kill me now that I am unable to stay awake even after three espresso shots