The art gallery show was fun for Taehyung. Well, fun just because someone actually took interest in his paintings and they were actually sold. Taehyung is really happy about that. He feels a sense of accomplishment that he felt for the first time in his life. He did something that he truly wants to do. Is this the first step towards success?

Taehyung does not want to get ahead of himself but after having two awful days, he actually feels happy today. "Oh my God, Taehyungie! I did not know you had so much talent embedded in you." Hoseok says cheerfully and the blue haired boy smiles. He is really glad that the older accompanied him. He really didn't want to come here alone, specially when Jungkook said that he wouldn't have to.

Even after having such a good second half of the day, he oddly misses Jungkook. The cherry haired male was his only friend until suddenly, he is not anymore.

"You're going to have to treat me, Taehyung-ah." Hoseok demands, putting a hand around his shoulder and Taehyung just nods. He is really glad that at least Hoseok is here so he is not alone.

"What do you want to eat, hyung?" Taehyung asks, suddenly realising how hungry he is himself.

"This calls for a celebration! I think we should go and get drunk. Oh and dance too. It's going to be lovely." Oh how energetic Hoseok sounds and to be honest, Taehyung like the idea. He wants to forget whatever crap that happened in his life during the past twenty four hours and actually enjoy his life for once.

"We could go!" Taehyung smiles. After another half an hour or so, the art gallery show comes to an end. Taehyung actually considers himself lucky enough for being a part of a show where a lot of big artists took part in. He is so glad he got the opportunity to know them and talk to them. He just feels so blessed.

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"Hyung, are you sure you want to go there?" Taehyung asks, his voice holds a certain unsurity. Hoseok and he are standing outside the club which is owned by Seokjin. The fact that many people already know him here makes his throat go dry. He wanted to enjoy one night while being out of trouble but why is it so difficult?

"Of course. This place is really amazing. The ambience is good too and the oh so good DJ!" Hoseok claps his hands Taehyung sighs. He does not want to spoil the mood of the older. So he just hopes that no one that he knows, spots him. He wants to stay out of trouble for the night.

"Alright." Taehyung agrees. The both of them show their ids before entering. The guards give a knowing look to the blue haired boy which he tries his best to ignore.

Music blasts through their ears as they step their feet in the club. Bodies griding together, people getting drunk and making out is the scene they are welcomed with. You know, your regular club scene.

"Let's get a drink first?" Taehyung proposes. His eyes are darting in every corner due to nervousness. He does not want anything about him unfolding infront of Hoseok. He won't be able to live with that embarrassment.

"Sure but can I go to the bathroom first? I kinda really need to pee." The older smiles sheepishly and Taehyung chuckles before nodding. "I'll wait for you." Hoseok nods and disappears among the crowd. Taehyung sighs and finds a table at the extreme corner of the club because he wants to avoid being seen right now.

He sits at one of the comfy couches and reclines back, his eyes closing as he feels a little tired. After a minute or so, he feels a presence beside him. He slowly opens his eyes that are met with not Hoseok's but Jin's. He gasps and tries to move away to the farther end of the couch. The man in front of him looks innocent but he is pretty sure he very well knows how to use the different kinds of guns and other weapons. People dealing with drugs usually do.

"You don't have to be scared, Taehyung. I just came to talk to you. Just a normal conversation, you know?" Jin says, scooting closer to him because the music is very loud and they cannot very well hear each other over the music.

"W-What do you want to talk to me about?" Taehyung asks, wanting the conversation to end quickly but too bad, it hasn't even started yet.

"Well just random things like, how's your hand?" Jin asks, curiously looking at his arm which is covered with the white shirt that he is wearing. "It still hurts but it's nothing that I cannot endure." Says the blue haired boy and its true. He has had it worse. He suddenly feels homesick. Had he been at home with his parents and brother, things wouldn't be this bad.

"That's good to know. I also want to tell you about something else." Jin says and Taehyung nods, signalling him to continue. "You cannot collect drugs from us on behalf of Mekong." Taehyung's eyes widen at his words. So he just lost his source of income? And how the hell is he going to tell his boss about this? It's one of the times he wishes that Minhyun was his immediate boss instead of some asshole.

"B-But why?" He manages to ask.

"'Cause my boss told me to not sell you shit. Also, you are not allowed to come here, henceforth."

"What? But I don't think it's any of your or your boss's decision to tell me that. Mekong will send whoever they want... whoever they trust. You or your boss don't have a say in it." Taehyung says, already panicking inside because if he cannot convince Jin to let him continue, he would be utterly fucked.

"I'm sorry to break it to you but Mekong is a deer while Orion is a fucking lion. A lion is the king of the jungle, bro. We can ruin your little Mekong within seconds if you ask me. So you better not try ruining the relationship between Orion and Mekong by yapping your mouth or else you know how gangs punish the troublemakers." Jin says, making Taehyung gulp in fear.

"B-But what did I do?" Taehyung asks.

"The Yakuza was after you yesterday when the car chase happened. We have good ties with them but in order to save you, Jungkook went against the treaty and killed one of their men. He wasn't aware it was them but still. Now, you know what this means, right? This means war but when we told that it was a misunderstanding, Yakuza agreed to forget what happened." Jin finishes saying.

"Just like that?" Taehyung finds it weird.

"Well, they did tell us to stay away from you because you're theirs. My boss told me to cut you off completely." Jin shrugs. Taehyung's heart beats at an abnormally fast pace. Why is the Yakuza after him? Does this mean-

"Why are you here though? So nicely dressed even, I might add." Jin asks out of curiosity.

"I came here to spend some time with my friend."

"And where's your friend?"

"He went to the bathroom." Taehyung replies. Jin nods his head and stands up, "Since you're already here, I don't want to spoil your night by kicking you out. Have a good time with your friend." The older male smiles and is about to walk away but Taehyung immediately stands up and calls out, "Wait!"

Seokjin turns around and raises his eyebrow at him. "Why... Why did you tell me all this? Wasn't this... Wasn't this your gang's secret information?"

"My boss wanted to let you know and I also felt bad for you because you look so defenseless and scared all the time. I have noticed how badly beat up you look sometimes which tells me you could possibly be an innocent person being forced into this world."

"You think so?"

"There are many people like you. They don't want to be here but end up being here so..."

"Right."

"Man, what did you even do to offend the Yakuza? I mean, it seems like it's something big." Jin asks, curiosity getting the best of him but when he sees Taehyung just mindlessly staring at the floor, he decides not to ask any further questions.

"Just stay safe, dude. That's all I can say to you." Jin smiles and pats his shoulder gently before walking away.

Taehyung stares at his retreating back as he replays the conversation they had over and over again in his head.

The Yakuza is after him.

He does not know how to feel about this.

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Hey lovelies! What do you think will happen to Taehyung now? Thank you so much for 50k+ reads. Your support truly means a lot.

Also, today is our cutie, Taehyung's, birthday! Yay yay! He's finally 26 now. I hope he stays healthy, safe and happy this year and many more years!

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^Jk cropped himself and posted this pic for Taehyung's birthday.

^40 minutes later, Tae posted his pic with Jk. Oh God! And he captioned it "To members and Jk, thank you". He thanked Jk separately!! Can you believe it???? MY TAEKOOK HEART!!!!!

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