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Jungkook's eyes met with mine and my heartbeat sped up.

Those eyes... they mystified me.

They sparkled magically like they contained the universe's secrets in them.

But those eyes had also seen lifetimes of horrors.

I wish I could take some of his pain away... but would I even be able to handle a portion of what he felt?

Someone tapped my shoulder and I whipped my head around.

"Taehyung!"

Taehyung had a very tense smile plastered to his face.

He looked like a scared clown.

"Y/n, I'd like you to meet someone... Well you already have met them, but they'd like to see you again..."

"Huh, Taehyung? You sound very fake. What's going on?"

"Please just go with it," he whispered.

"Huh?"

"For the safety of everyone at this party... Please just go with it," he trembles.

"But, I just saw Jungkook!" I point to where I saw him... but he was no longer there.

"Ugh, now I have to find Jungkook again."

I begin to walk away, but Taehyung grabs my arm. I try to pull from him, but Taehyung's strong grip keeps me in place.

"Dude?" I raise my brow.

Taehyung shakes his head. "We'll find Jungkook, but please just come with me, okay? Just for a few minutes?" He begs.

I frown. "Okay."

He interlocks arms with me which was too close for comfort, but I don't say anything. He leads me away to a password-secured elevator and we finally arrive at the designated floor.

I step out and realize we're on the balcony, overlooking the entire party scene.

"Wow..." We were way above all the other guests, and they looked so tiny. I felt so mighty being above everything... No wonder why the top floor suites in hotels are the most expensive.

"Makes you feel like royalty, huh?" A familiar voice chuckled behind me.

No, it couldn't be...

I turn around and it's Satan.

He smirks. "King's thrones are usually placed way above everyone else... Don't you feel like a King, here? Or Queen, if that's what you prefer." He mockingly bowed.

I rolled my eyes. "What are you even doing here?"

Satan wholeheartedly laughed. "It's my party, foolish human."

My cheeks turned red upon embarrassment. Duh.

"What I mean is- Don't you have guests to attend to?"

Satan nods. "I do. But I'm waiting for someone."

The elevator dings open and I can't believe my eyes.

It's Jungkook!

It looked like he was about to say something, but he stops himself.

I'm about to say something, but I stop myself as well.

Namjoon's words haunt my mind.

"She can never speak to you again after tonight, or she gets killed."

God, why does everything have to be so difficult and complicated!

Next to Jungkook, is his father, Mayor Jeon.

I gulp. He most likely knows about the deal we made with Namjoon. Yup, definitely can't speak to Jungkook unless I want my brains to be blasted out.

Satan smiles. "It's nice to finally meet you! I've heard so much. He places his hand out.

Mayor Jeon steps closer and also grins. "Same here!"

They shake hands and do some political chit-chat.

Why are we even here?

"I'd like to introduce you to my son, Jeon Jungkook." Jungkook shakes hands with Satan and smiles inauthentically.

"And also his fiance, Minseo." Mayor Jeon's words were like a dagger to my heart.

I didn't even notice her presence until Mayor Jeon said her name. Jungkook's Spanish-speaking fiance is in a white frilly dress and looks completely confused with her surroundings.

She says, "No sé lo que está pasando."

Satan, Taehyung and Jungkook look puzzled, but Mayor Jeon translates.

"She says she's excited to be here!"

He lied. She said she doesn't know what's going on.

Satan smiles again. "Anyways... This is my son, Taehyung!"

Taehyung looks scared for his life as he shakes Mayor Jeon's hands. "Nice to finally meet you, Sir," he lies.

"And this is Taehyung's girlfriend, Y/n!" Satan exclaims.

"What?!" Me and Taehyung turn towards him, then look at each other, confused.

"Yes, they're dating," Satan gives a stern look. Taehyung hurries to grab my hand and intertwines our fingers.

Jungkook stares at our hands and he looks... annoyed.

I was angry at Satan. Why would he pressure Taehyung to say this? Satan knows Taehyung's one true love is Jimin...

I look at Taehyung's face. He pouts his bottom lip and looks so sad.

I glance at Satan and he looks absolutely fine. Gleeful, even. Was he enjoying Taehyung's misery and slapping this "relationship" in his face because he knows Taehyung can't be with Jimin?

Everyone looks at me expectedly, and I fall under pressure.

I recall that Taehyung said that the safety of everyone at this party was at stake... Was he serious?

"Y-yes. Me and Taehyung are dating." I gulp.

I could feel Taehyung tremble next to me and I tighten my hand to show him that I was by his side.

Satan smirks. "Don't these two make a lovely couple?"

Mayor Jeon nods in agreement.

I could see Jungkook clenching his fists.

It was awkwardly silent for a few seconds, but Mayor Jeon breaks the quiet.

"That suit doesn't seem to be fitted well on your son. Are you having financial problems?"

Mayor Jeon was trying to find point out any weaknesses his political opponent had.

Satan cocked his head. "No. Taehyung just prefers to wear hand-me-downs. He hates being wasteful but loves looking out for the Earth."

A total lie but it made Satan's family look environmentally conscious and thus, more woke. Check and mate.

It was quiet again. I could feel Jungkook staring at mine and Taehyung's fingers intertwined. His blazing gaze made me flustered and I looked at the ground.

"Well, I gotta go back to my office. Running Busan takes a lot of work you know," Mayor Jeon finally says.

Satan bows. "Good luck! Thank you for coming to my banquet."

Mayor Jeon bows back. "It was an honor to meet you. Good luck on your campaign. Jungkook, let's go?"

Jungkook was distracted, still staring at mine and Taehyung's hands. "Huh? Nah, I'm gonna chill here for awhile."

"Alright then. Just be sure you attend to your assigned duties later."

Minseo, Jungkook's fiance, walks next to Mayor Jeon. "Llévame a casa, por favor. Estan tan aburrido."

Mayor Jeon doesn't even pretend to fake-translate.

"What is she saying?" He asks.

I finally step in. "She says she wants to go home, Mayor Jeon." And that she's bored.

He rubs his temples. "If that's what the diva-I mean, lovely lady wants."

Mayor Jeon and Minseo enter the elevator. They wave, and it closes.

"Well, the atmosphere is getting way depressing here. I'm gonna attend to my guests. Bye, losers." I blink and Satan disappears with his teleportation powers.

It was a good thing Jungkook was not looking in his direction.

Speaking of Jungkook, I wasn't allowed to speak to him. He knows that. So why is he still here?

Taehyung decides to make small-talk. "So, Jungkook. It's been awhile, ay?"

Jungkook's fiery gaze is still piercing at our intertwined hands. I finally let go of Taehyung and he looks up at Taehyung's face.

Jungkook looks... vengeful.

"Oh yeah, Taehyung. I got a gift for ya." He steps towards him.

"What is it?" Taehyung asks.

"This." Jungkook threw his body weight behind his fist that edged closer to Taehyung's face and hit his jaw.

Jungkook just punched Taehyung!

I was about to say "Jungkook, STOP!", but stopped myself. I keep reminding myself I'm not allowed to speak to Jungkook.

"Ugh, Taehyung hang in there. I have no idea why he's hitting you!"

Jungkook continues pulverizing Taehyung's body. His fist was slamming into his face and he was ploughing his stomach with kicks.

"This is what you get for cheating on Y/n! After everything you did to break her heart, you think you're worthy of dating her again?" With each word, he hits Taehyung.

Taehyung doesn't dodge or say anything back. I know he feels he deserves this.

"You're manipulating Y/n's feelings!" He yells.

I try to step in but Jungkook is too strong and holds me back, when he continues pummeling Taehyung.

I was at the edge of crying. "Come on Jungkook, this is so barbaric!"

I realize my mistake. I place my hand on my mouth, as if it would reverse what it just did. I wasn't supposed to talk to him.

I hear clapping behind me and Jungkook and I turn around.

It was Namjoon, some of men who worked for him, including Yoongi and Jin.

"I gave you simple instructions, little girl. To never speak to Jungkook again. Yet you foolishly disobey me.."

I tremble, falling to my knees. "P-Please, no. Don't kill me! It won't happen again."

Namjoon smirks. "I haven't used my baby in awhile."

He takes out his pistol from his jacket and loads it. Then he aims at my head.

He's about to pull the trigger, when a huge figure steps in front of me.

It was Jungkook.

He stands straight facing Namjoon, with his arms stretching towards the left and right, guarding me like a human-shield from the bullet.

"I won't let you harm her. You aren't allowed to."

"And why am I not allowed?" Namjoon chuckles.

"Because she's a member of the Bangtan Boys."


AUTHOR'S NOTE: have u guys noticed? there's a new cover for this story!

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