He looks so dull, not at all the bright light, I once knew of, but more like a fading one now, almost completely faded.

He is shaking one of his leg, giving out his anxiousness.

Gathering up my leftover courage, I make my way towards him.
He sees me coming towards him and gets up from his seat hastily, bowing to me,
"Dahyun... you came."

"Yes, I did, Oppa. How have you been?"
Taking a seat in front of him, I say.
He sits too, uncomfortably, I can judge.

"Can't be any worse."

"Arguable, as you haven't seen Hanna yet."

He freezes at my statement, looking anywhere but me.
After a few seconds, I try to break the ice that I created unintentionally,
"It's okay, I believe no more damage is left to be done now. Lets talk about real business."

He gulps and finally, looks at me, his eyes holding no emotion, yet his voice radiating devotion,
"I am here for any kind of help."

"I want you to investigate someone, more like spy on him."

"Who?"

"But Rule number one, Hoseok Oppa, do not trust anyone, not a single soul. You trust me, that is just it."
My words come out firmer than intended, and he understands the intention.

"I understand. I trust you, and only you. Do you trust me?"

"It depends where your source of information lies. But I do to some level, that is why I am here, aren't I?"

"You have no other option."

"I am glad you are smart enough.
However, you have none too."

He nods at my words, thinking about something hard and speaking again,
"Who is it?"

"Hmm.... take a guess?"

"Namjoon?"
He instantly replies, taking me by surprise.

"What?... How?"
I speak in bewilderment.

"Is it really him?"
I can his jaw tightening, as he speaks.

"Not yet, but why-"

"I don't know, if you'd believe me or not but he gives me some fishy vibes, from day one."
I try to keep my composure, not giving away too much, all at once,
"I believe you but this is not about him.
It's Taehyung."

"What? That innocent kid?"

"Rule number one."
He nods, pursing his lips.

"To add on to your information, the day Hanna woke up, she created a scene as soon as she saw Taehyung. She shouted to throw him out and all."

"Was she scared of him?"

"Good question. Now that I think of it, she wasn't scared but angry. A mess, I'd say but fear wasn't there."
I speak as I recall the incident in my mind.

"Taehyung it is first then. Would you like to eat something?"

"No, thank you for the offer, I'd go back home, too many restrictions for the whole house now."
I say, getting up.

He repeats my action, while saying,
"Umm... okay... ah.. Can you-"

"No. She isn't talking to anyone in the house and I believe, you'd be the last one, she'd choose too. You're too late and just so you know, everyone's bitter about it."

"Dahyun... it was my mother, I don't even live-"

"I am not interested in the justifications, and I am the last one, that should probably listen to them. For now, keep your own misery aside and we work on something else. See you later, I hope with some good news for future."

"I hope so too, thanks a lot for coming."
He stops a Taxi for me and I get in, with a storm inside my brain.

If I ask myself, I don't know what I am doing. The only person, we all trust is on lose now, to me. Who should I trust now? Am I doing it right? Should I go to Taehyung too? Interrupting my thoughts, my phone rings, I answer looking it's Jisoo unnie,
"Dahyun, where are you? You need to come home now."
I get scared at her strict words, thinking; did Namjoon say something to her?
"I-I am here, close to hom-"

"They arrested Taehyung."

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A small chapter but oh well...