Save Me. (Yoongi x Reader) PART 5.
“It swallowed me, this lunatic. Please save me tonight. Within this childish madness, you will save me tonight.” - [“Save Me” - BTS]
Summary: It was an unprecedented love that bloomed within the halls of your high school, until secret words were overheard, and shattered the budding romance. It changed your life forever, leading you down a path you had never thought you would be on– training to become a secret agent. You chose it to escape Yoongi and the results of how things ended between you two, but as fate would have it, that very same choice ended up leading you right back to him. Will you be able to save your clients and solve mysteries together despite your history? Will you be able to save each other? Will you able to save yourself…from yourself?
Yoongi x Reader (ft. Jin & all the other BTS members)
Secret Agent AU
Mystery, Action, Angst, & Fluff (contains some violence, mentions of murder, death, harassment, and bullying)
PARTS: Prologue | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 (Finale) | Bonus: The Letter
A/N: So I’M BACK! Wow, I was a little rusty haha but hopefully, you’ll enjoy this new update ^_^ thank you again for waiting so patiently! Enjoy!
You sighed as you thoroughly read through the encrypted notes that Jimin had given you about the previous deaths and the two suspects you had asked for. Nothing seemed to be adding up despite having more information. None of their backgrounds had consistent similarities. There was a missing piece and you were frustrated that you couldn't pinpoint it.
You stared at the sheet, willing a clue to emerge. Everything was intriguing. All of their deaths, and all of their stories. Namjoon had so wonderfully organized it for you, but still, even combined with your own observations, no definitive patterns jumped out that could give you an advantage against the killer.
The deaths were as follows:
#1 - Female Student
Status: Main head of the popular group at the time; known by the students as the worst bully, but beautiful and the object of envy of everyone. She was the heir of a large corporation. She was athletic, popular, and intelligent.
Nicknamed the "Queen Bee".
Death: Became the first victim of the serial murders. She was not in attendance for two days, and was supposedly "home" to recuperate with her family doctor. But on the third day, she was found trampled/stomped in the hallway early the next morning. Family reported that she had never come home, and thought that she had stayed in school and was feeling better. Autopsy revealed that she was battered and stomped to death while struggling. "X" was carved on her forehead. Time of death was early morning of the 3rd day she had been missing. Peculiarities were that there was no trail of her blood in the hallway if she was dragged there or beaten there, which means she was killed elsewhere and carried into the school, and placed at that spot without being found. Roommate stated that she hadn't packed the uniform to go home, but the victim was wearing it in her death, and it had disappeared from the room on the 2nd day. Messages on victim's phone were wiped out completely, and unable to be recovered.
Quote found with body: "You regard it as impossible that a sinner should be struck down by the wrath of God! I do not!"
#2 - Female Student: Student Council Vice President
Status: Senior female student. One of the popular students, but was fairly quiet and reserved. Student reports stated that she frequented the library, and was usually found with her nose in a book. Family background was unknown and no school records of her family were found. She was Student Council Vice President.
Death: Never went missing, but her roommate reported that she had left in the middle of the night because she had forgotten something important in one of the classrooms, then never came back. The following morning, her dead body was found in the gym locker room. Time of death was approximately 2 hours after roommate stated she left the dorm. "X" was carved on her arm. Multiple deep slashes found on her body signaling that there was immense struggle to defend against the attacker. The deepest wound was found across her chest, which most likely caused her death. Autopsy revealed that she bled to death, but again, no blood found in the surroundings of where the body was discovered. Phone and any belongings of this student have disappeared completely.
Quote found with body: "This is no time for refusing to look facts in the face."
#3 - Nurse
Status: Worked as Nurse for 10 years. Rumored to have been dating the Gym Teacher, which resulted in the end of his long time marriage.
Death: Time of death was 2 days before body was found. No sign of struggle. Unclear as to what caused death because of the long time lapse between death and the discovery of the body. Suspecting that woman was poisoned to death then body was mangled and abused post-mortem. Signs of tearing and scarring in vaginal area signified penetration. Unable to tell whether object or male body part was inserted due to the severity of the injury in the region. Suspecting that it was a combination of both from swabbed mixture of fluids. Body was preserved with chemicals and hung on the large cherry blossom tree in school courtyard. Nurse lab coat was stated to be in her office during the course of her vacation, but had been stained with blood, so it was put on during the course of abuse, after death by poison. Lab coat is gone from her office, meaning the one she had on was her own and not a replica. "X" was carved on her cheek. Vibrant lipstick still on lips meaning that killer had applied lipstick then placed her on tree in close time proximity to when she was discovered. House was searched and all her belongings were untouched, except for her purse which has yet to be found. Family, friends, and Gym Teacher (ex-boyfriend) stated that she carried her phone, wallet, passport, and her make-up inside the purse. Lipstick that was used on her body was reported to be one she wore often. The peculiar thing was that Nurse was not supposed to return to the area until night before the body was found, but her death was stated to be 2 days prior. Had she come back earlier than what she told everyone? Or did the killer find her on vacation?
Quote found with body: "Unpleasant to feel that people were discussing you."
You ran your fingers through your hair, overwhelmed. Why were they targeted? They were all planned so intricately, so carefully that you were 110% certain that the killer had some sort of criteria for choosing the victims. Jealousy could've been a motive for the first victim, "Queen Bee", but not for the quiet, reserved bookworm Student Council Vice President. What was so important that she had to leave in the middle of the night to go get it?
The "X" 's were carved in different body parts for each victim-- did that mean something? How did these students disappear with plausible reasons, only to reappear dead? Where were the bodies being kept? Why did the killer preserve them prior to showing off their work?
You tapped your pen impatiently. The only thing in common was that their belongings, which possibly held evidence of the events leading to the attack, had gone missing. The two students had reportedly struggled...why hadn't the Nurse? Even the method of killing was varied. And why were they killed elsewhere and taken to a specific location at a given date and time?
You flipped to the next page, which contained the background of the two suspects you had asked for, who had a connection to the Agatha Christie book.
Possible Suspects:
Student Council President:
Entered school as a freshman, but no records prior to entering the high school. Any of his documents were incredibly hard to track down and find. Well-rounded, friendly, and well-liked. Trusted by faculty and students. First person to have unanimously been voted as Student Council President, and first person to run the Council without a VP beside him after her death. Athletic, top of his class, well-mannered. Family background unknown, but most students rumor that with his skills and personality that he is an heir to one of the richest, most secretive companies in the nation. Spends his free time in the library. Makes it a point to know everyone and everything related to the school. He and his Vice President had come to school early and were the two that found the first murder victim.
You furrowed your brow. Why did the Prez want to know everything? Why didn't he want another VP to help him? Why was his background so secretive? You hummed as you highlighted that he had been one of the two to find the first murder victim. Seeing as how the other was dead, you scribbled on the side that he might've gotten rid of his VP who could've been his accomplice at first. You shook your head, having a difficult time imagining such a cynical act coming from him. But then again, murderers don't exactly have their titles branded on their foreheads. Before being indicted, they were just mere citizens, friends, and family. You shivered, and continued your read.
Braids:
The youngest of 5 daughters. Eldest sister has already claimed and taken over the family business. Other older sisters were married off to wealthy people happily. Parents own big, successful agriculture franchise, but since she's the youngest, she can't inherit the company, so she has no real wealth or status to her name. And since she is still young, she is not yet viable to be married off to increase the family wealth. Average on all fronts. Not exactly intelligent or athletic. Considered the black sheep of the family, so constantly trying to prove her worth. Friendly and well-liked, but not belonging to a specific social group in school. Reported to be an attention seeker and clingy by her peers.
"Hm..." you jotted down your thoughts beside her information.
The fact that she didn't belong to a specific group could cause disdain with the popular clique. Envy could result in her plotting out these murders. And the fact that she's known and well-liked, yet perceived as a shadow and seemingly harmless by others may have been her strength in carrying them out. Now that you thought about it, she did appear behind you without you taking notice frequently, and your instincts were sharply trained. Were you just otherwise preoccupied or was she skillfully stealthy?
You clicked your pen and stretched...but why the Nurse? If it were only the students, it would be plausible, but why was the Nurse turned into a victim?
"Ugh." You slammed your head on the table lightly. As you stared at the corners of the paper, you realized there was another page to the packet you hadn't noticed. "What's this?"
You flipped it over to find Jin's smiling ID photo staring back at you.
"Why is Jin here?" You mumbled.
Your hand traced the information, which you knew to be true-- his birthday, his age, and his educational background. You smiled as your fingers glided over how he had been Student Council President in high school, and later on, a Campus Leader in his University. You giggled as you read that he had been in a dance team during college, remembering his uniquely stiff moves back in the day.
Teacher: Kim Seokjin
Well-loved and respected teacher and colleague. Reported to brighten up the room with his humor and amiable demeanor. Very close with all the students, enough to have students state that they think of him as an older brother or parent that they can confide in. It is his unique custom to give his students his cell-phone in case of emergencies, knowing that there are some things the students would rather not have their families find out. Makes it a point to know almost everything about his students and fellow faculty members. Frequently attends their recitals, competitions, and games to support them.
Your heart dropped and you shut your eyes, pained to think about your high school best friend being such a disgusting culprit. But you couldn't turn a blind eye that it was odd and incriminating that he made it a point to know everyone's activity schedule. If the students and teachers trusted him, maybe he knew where they were when no one else did. Which could fit into why the bodies were never found until the killer wanted them to be.
As you scanned further, you spotted Namjoon's scrawny handwriting on the bottom of Jin's page, which read "Yoongi requested a background check on him too." You exhaled, knowing that Yoongi was not as soft hearted towards Jin as you were.
"Probably for the best though." You hummed as you yawned. Hurriedly, you locked away the papers in a secret compartment in your backpack, and pulled out "And Then There Were None" to continue marking important passages and parts. Your eyes drooped in no time, the nightmare last night breaking your slumber and wiping out your energy. You fought hard to stay awake, but ended up reading and re-reading the same paragraph, sentence, word, until your world turned dark.
"Y/N?" Yoongi whispered as he perused the large library.
He relaxed when he finally found you, deep in slumber.
"Jeez. I seriously can't leave her alone anywhere can I? Look at all these openings." he chuckled as he took off his jacket and lightly placed them over your shoulders. Quietly, he took a seat beside you and slid your post-it note infested book towards him.
"What a nerd." he snorted as he sifted through your notes carefully. Then he noticed your earphones had fallen onto your lap, but faint music could be heard from them.
He plucked them from your legs carefully and placed them in his ears. His eyes widened, surprised at the sequential list of songs you were listening to.
"What're you doing with my Ipod?" You peeked over Yoongi's shoulder as he was clicking away on your desktop. "You're not doing homework."
"I'll do it later." he hummed.
"Hm..." You placed your chin on his shoulder and watched him curiously.
"Don't peek." he shrugged you off.
"Is it a surprise?"
"Maybe."
You grinned and kissed his cheek. "Then I'll make us some snacks since we're both taking a break."
Yoongi blushed and smiled as you skipped out of your room happily.
A few minutes later, you returned with two plates of bread with various fillings and cold drinks.
"Done yet?"
"Allllmost." he clicked hurriedly then clapped. "Done!"
"What'd you do?" You raised an eyebrow.
He unplugged your iPod and handed it to you.
"I made you a 'Boyfriend' playlist..." he rubbed the back of his neck shyly.
"A Boyfriend Playlist...?"
"Yeah..." he blushed and averted his eyes. "With like songs that remind me of you and stuff..."
You bit your lip and looked at him amused.
"Ah! Let's just eat! Listen to it later." he huffed, embarrassed.
You giggled and grabbed your earphones, patting your bed. "Come here, Yoongs."
He blushed. "Wh-what?"
"Stop thinking dirty thoughts. Let's listen to it together, silly!" You tugged at his arm, but he didn't budge from his seat. So with a sigh, you settled onto his lap which made him tense up. You placed one earphone in his and the other in yours. He soon relaxed, his arms wrapping around your waist.
"You know if your parents walk in, this is going to be really awkward." he stated.
"I didn't think you'd be one to be scared of breaking rules." You teased.
"When it comes to your parents' approval, I am."
"It's okay. I'll tell them I attacked you." You grinned.
"It's cause you did." he scrunched his face.
"Thank you." you smiled. "For the playlist."
Yoongi blushed and nodded. "Listen to it well, for a long time."
"I will."
The playlist he had made for you in high school. You still had it. You still listened to it.
Hurriedly, the earphones flew out of his ears, and he flinched as he found you staring at him with wide-eyed surprise.
"Wh-what're you doing here?" You stammered.
You hadn't expected him to appear beside you, when you were trying to create distance after your nightmare yesterday.
"Um...looking for you..." Yoongi averted his gaze awkwardly. His heart was hammering in his chest. Why had you still kept his playlist when it seemed like you hated his guts?
"I told you I'd be back." You whispered and turned away shyly, packing your iPod away.
"I wanted to talk to you." Yoongi boldly lay his hand on top of yours. "Can we?"
You glanced at him, astounded by his serious tone. "Um...yeah..."
"Let's take a walk." he smiled.
"Okay." You were a bit hesitant, unsure what exactly he wanted to say.
"I'll carry this." He grabbed your backpack and threw it over his shoulder suavely.
"You just always do whatever you want." You exhaled, but followed him out nonetheless.
"What is this insane line?" You and Yoongi blinked as you stepped into one of the hallways.
"You think it's for...?" You trailed off.
"Probably. That guy always causes trouble." Yoongi snorted as you two moved closer to the Nurse's office.
"Mr. Park! Mr. Park!" the girls squealed.
Jimin chuckled and scratched the back of his head, flustered. "It looks like a lot of you aren't feeling well today?"
"Mr. Park...my head hurts." A girl whined and dramatically stumbled around.
You glanced at Yoongi amused.
"Um...what medicine was it again?" Jimin hummed as he browsed his shelves. "How about an ice pack to soothe your headache?"
The girls on the line giggled, finding it endearing.
Jimin smiled and felt her forehead, "And how about you lay down on one of my beds over there?"
The girl knees weakened at his proximity.
"Oh?" Jimin blinked as he felt her cheeks. "Do you have a fever? You're so warm!"
"Nurse Park..." You knocked on the door.
"Oh Y/N!" he beamed.
"Don't you have a thing to attend to today? Why are you still in school?" You blinked.
Jimin grinned, catching on. "Ah yes!"
He glanced at his watch convincingly. "Is it that time already? I have to go!"
The students whined.
"Please get rest everyone!" Jimin winked and grabbed his briefcase before sprinting out of the room.
As he passed, Jimin gave you a large grin and mouthed, "Thank you".
The female students smacked each other enthusiastically once Nurse Park disappeared completely.
"He's so good looking!"
"He's so cute!"
"Did you see him wink at me?"
"It was towards me!"
"I really have a stomach ache though!!"
You and Yoongi shook your heads in disbelief then continued on your way.
"Why was Jimin here on his day off anyway?" You questioned.
"I saw him earlier and he was looking at his computer seriously..." Yoongi recalled.
"You think he found something?"
"Let's forget about Jimin for a second okay?" Yoongi exhaled as you two finally stepped outside.
"Sure." You shrugged. "What did you want to talk about?"
"You." He stated. "I wanted to talk about you."
"Me?"
"Yeah...about well...what's been happening to you..." he rubbed the back of his neck.
"Yoongi, you don't need to worry about me--"
"But I do." he cut you off and stopped walking.
You turned around curiously.
"I worry about you all the time." he frowned and clenched his fists. "And it freakin' makes me feel like crap that I can't do anything to help you."
"Yoongi..." You stepped forward worriedly.
"But it goes both ways, you know." Yoongi shook his head and stared at you intently.
"What?"
"People aren't trying to understand you because you aren't trying to open up to them. Being closed off makes everyone judge you as they please, and I hate that they do it. But I really hate that you let them."
"It's not that I let them."
"Yes, you do!" Yoongi called out. "You just take it. You don't fight back. You don't show them that they're all wrong about you. That's why they keep going with this harassment, this bullying!"
"I fought back once, and got kicked down harder. I tried to run away once, and got chased away further than I ever hoped to be." You raised your voice. "Why would I escalate things by fanning the flames?"
"Because that's how you are!" Yoongi yelled and grabbed your shoulders. "You do what you want confidently. You're not afraid to be who you are, to go for what you want, no matter what it takes. Not just in high school, but ever since we've gotten partnered up too. I've seen you."
You frowned and pulled his hands away from you. "And what if being myself isn't good enough?"
Yoongi sighed. "I don't know why you place being popular on such a pedestal, but it's not as grand as you expect it to be. The people who are well known are those who aren't afraid to be themselves and stand out from the crowd."
"Is that why you had to hide part of who you are in highschool?" You whispered.
Yoongi closed his eyes, frustrated. "We were young back then. But it's time to grow up, Y/N. I'm being who I am now, so why don't you as well? Just be yourself, Y/N. Know that I'll be there; so will Tae and Jimin, and the rest of the team. What have you got to lose?"
You looked up at him worriedly. "What if I lose myself?"
Yoongi sadly smiled at you. "Didn't you lose yourself already?"
Your eyes widened.
He cupped your cheek. "Please. I'm not really sure why or how you started letting people trample over you, but I know you're stronger than this. I don't like seeing you give up on yourself when so many people are rooting for you."
You turned away from his touch, unsure of whether you were mad at him, grateful to him, or just plain embarrassed that he was scolding you.
He sighed and stepped back. "That's all I wanted to say...I'll see you back in the room."
You nodded, still not able to look at him.
When you looked up after a few minutes, he was gone. You exhaled. Had things really gotten that bad? But when you thought about it...you didn't know anyone's names, although you knew their faces and possible ways they could be related to the killings. You hardly greeted anyone or made attempts to lend people pencils or pens when they needed it, while you always carried around extra. From the outside perspective, Yoongi was right, you seemed cold and judgmental, making it appear that others were beneath you.
"I hope you listen to him." A familiar voice was heard above you.
You glanced up. "Jimin, why were you eavesdropping?"
"On the contrary, Y/N, you two stopped at my hiding place." he grinned as he sat on the trunk of the tree he was in, swinging his feet cutely.
"I'm so stupid." You chuckled.
Jimin shook his head. "He said all those things 'cause he cares for you. We all do. We don't like seeing you get hurt in any way. So don't devalue yourself."
"Will it be that easy?" You leaned against the tree with a sigh.
"Being yourself is easy." Jimin grinned. "And me and Tae love you for it."
You blushed and smiled.
"Just like how you opened up to us, take the risk. You're in a better spot now than you were in the past."
"How so?"
"Because if people hurt you or break your trust, you know 5 people will be ready to snipe them this time." Jimin giggled.
"Saying that with that angelic face of yours." You snorted.
"I don't know what you're talking about." He blinked innocently.
"How was your Welcome Party?"
Jimin's face darkened.
"I don't like that look on your face." You frowned.
"I'll get back to you on that." Jimin sighed as he stood up.
"Hm?"
"People are coming." Jimin smiled. "Stay safe, Y/N."
"You too, Jimin." You whipped out your phone and pretended like you were calling someone as a few students passed by you.
"Welcome Mr. Park!! To our school!" The Principal grinned happily and warmly hugged Jimin. "It was a blessing you accepted so willingly after we told you what has been happening in the school lately."
"Ah it's nothing. It is definitely important to have a Nurse in times of crises." Jimin blushed.
"Ah, you were introduced to the faculty already, but you haven't seen these new faces yet. These are our private investigators. They're from a secretive company that's been associated with this school for years. Meet Mon & V."
Jimin coughed, trying to hide his laughter at his friends' aliases for themselves.
"I'm Mon." Namjoon smiled and shook his hand amiably.
"I'm V!" Tae giggled and threw an arm around Jimin's shoulder. "Let's be good friends."
"Yes...let's." Jimin smiled. "But Principal, why do you have ties to a secretive company?"
The Principal flustered. "Um well...the very nature of our school deals with the children of the wealthy so we don't want unnecessary defamation and false facts to come out..."
"Ah..." Jimin hummed, unconvinced.
"Well, enough of this serious talk!" the Secretary bubbled and clapped. "Let's dig in!"
"I made this, Mr. Park." the English teacher shoved Tae away and took a seat beside Jimin, fluttering her eyes. "Please try some and tell me how you like it."
"Umm...sure."
"She's not that good at cooking." Music Teacher huffed and English Teacher glared at him.
"Shouldn't we wait for everyone to arrive before starting the festivities?" the Vice Principal sternly pushed up her glasses. "It's only courteous to do so."
"Who's still missing?" the Principal asked.
"Um Mr. Kim and the Counselor."
"What do they think they're doing? Making us wait like this!" Gym Teacher slammed his fist against the table, making everyone flinch.
Jimin glanced over at the Science Teacher who was yawning, but carefully uncovering the food in front of him.
"Why don't I give them a call?" Librarian dissipated the tension immediately with her sweet smile.
"I'm here. Sorry I'm late." the Counselor bowed. "I met a friend who I haven't seen in awhile in town earlier and time slipped by!"
"Oh it happens!" Principal giggled and waved his hand. "How about Mr. Kim?"
"I have arrived!!" Jin jumped into the room brightly and spun around, shooting hearts at everyone.
"Finally! Let's eat." Gym Teacher grumbled.
"Here." Jin handed Jimin a gift bag.
"What's this?"
"A welcome present." Jin grinned. "Welcome aboard to this crazy faculty."
Jimin smiled. "Can I ... open it?"
"Yeah! It's kind of generic since we don't really know each other well yet, but I figured you'd need it."
Jimin gasped as lifted up his very own name plate for his desk, extremely touched. "You didn't need to! Oh my goodness! I love it!"
Jin beamed. "I'm glad! Someone helped me pick it out. I was between a flower or an apple in the back, but they convinced me an apple would fit better cause you're a nurse and everything."
"I like apples." Jimin smiled as he swiped the engraved apple in the back of his name plate.
"Oh good. Y/N will be happy." Jin whispered to himself, but Jimin caught it, surprised.
"Let's play some drinking games after we eat and wind down!" the Secretary clapped happily.
"Will you take care of me if I get too bad, Jimin?" English Teacher blushed and looped her arm around his.
"Um..." Jimin blinked.
"Jimin, try this!" Tae shoved the English Teacher aside and shoved a spoon into Jimin's mouth.
"Yah!" English Teacher pouted.
"Why don't you sit next to me?" the Music Teacher beamed and patted the seat beside him.
"No thanks." English Teacher huffed.
"Why're you still mad at me?" he exhaled.
"Now, now let's not embarrass ourselves in front of the new faculty member." Librarian poured everyone a shot. "Let's drink and loosen up!"
"To the new Nurse!" Principal cheered.
"To the new Nurse!" Everyone bellowed.
After everyone threw their shot back, the Gym Teacher began crying.
"She was so young! Why did she have to?"
Everyone glanced at each other awkwardly.
"Um...why don't I speak to him for a bit?" Counselor smiled sadly, and whispered a few words to the Gym Teacher, before leading him out of the room.
"Well, no use not having fun by ourselves!" Secretary grinned widely. "Let's play some drinking games!"
"Uh...I can't exactly drink too well..." Jimin frowned.
"I don't like alcohol too well...is there something fruity I can drink?"
"Mm...I can mix something up for you, Officer V." Librarian smiled. "Hold on."
"Yayy!" Tae clapped.
"Let me head to the bathroom for a second." Jimin stated.
"I'll come too." Jin smiled. "I've been holding it in for awhile."
The two stepped out of the room.
"Sorry for the craziness." Jin chuckled. "But I feel like this is their way of relieving stress with everything that's been happening."
"I totally understand." Jimin nodded.
"It was only supposed to be me that knew she had come home early! So why? How? I called her so many times cause she asked me to pick her up, but I didn't know where or when. I should've tried harder."
Jin and Jimin paused where they were as they heard the voice of the Gym Teacher in the bathroom.
"Shhh...it's okay. It's not your fault. Why was she coming home earlier?" Counselor questioned.
"She said someone called her that something urgent came up and they needed to meet."
"Do you know if they did? Or who it was?"
"No...I didn't know anything like a fool!" The Gym Teacher angrily slammed the bathroom stall doors. "I was going to forgive her for leaving me to go on vacation with another guy, because I loved her so much. I did so much for her."
"Like what?"
"Ended things with my wife."
"Maybe we should go to a different bathroom." Jin whispered.
Jimin nodded, but made a mental note of what he heard.
"I didn't know they were in a relationship like that." Jin stated. "Wow."
"Weren't you on vacation too?" Jimin questioned.
"Yeah. I was visiting my family at my hometown." Jin grinned. "I go at least once a year and we either travel somewhere as a family or just hold parties at our place."
"Are you wealthy too? It seems like everyone here is well off."
"Mmm...instead of saying I'm wealthy...it's more accurate to say my family is." he chuckled. "I'm just average. I chose the life of an educator instead of following in their footsteps."
"Are they unhappy?"
"Not at all!" Jin laughed. "My family didn't mind, thankfully. Oh, here's the bathroom! Finally!"
The two of them ran in and hurriedly did their business.
"Took you two awhile." Music Teacher pouted.
"Wow, you guys look like you enjoyed more than a few drinks while we were out." Jin laughed.
The Science Teacher was dozing off, and Jimin noticed Tae watching him closely from afar. Namjoon was speaking English smoothly with the English Teacher, who looked smitten with him this time. Secretary was dancing excitedly with Principal. Librarian returned with a smoothie for Tae and he immediately lit up like a kid getting a present.
"It has very little alcohol. More fruit."
"Thank you!" Tae beamed happily.
"You're welcome dear." Librarian patted his cheek.
Counselor and Gym Teacher returned and joined in on the festivities a few minutes later. Gym Teacher chugged a few drinks to drown in his feelings it seemed, and soon ended up dancing robotically beside the Principal and Secretary.
"How absurd." the VP shook her head. "No one can maintain their decorum."
"It isn't very good to resist adapting, Madame Principal." Counselor smiled sweetly and offered her a drink. "It won't be too bad to let loose once in awhile. I heard you were quite the exotic dancer back in your day."
"Ooooo ~" the room reacted.
She blushed and accepted the drink. "Oh well...I wouldn't say I was THAT good, but hell, I was quite fantastic."
"Show us! Show us!" Jin clapped his hands and led the chant.
The VP grabbed the bottle of vodka and gulped down a good amount then began waving her body fluidly as the others hooted and hollered.
"Wow...I feel like I'm in college again." Jimin chuckled.
"Gotta act young to look younger, my friend." Jin nudged. "Show us your moves next!"
"Shall I?" Jimin wiggled her eyebrows. He stood up and began dancing to everyone's synchronized clapping then pointed towards Jin, who immediately stood up and began flapping his arms and shrugging his shoulders confidently.
The party later ended with Gym Teacher crashing and breaking the table with the weight of his body. The Science Teacher jolted awake and helped in the clean up, apologizing for his lack of participation profusely. The Secretary was hysterically laughing at anything and everything, while the Librarian tended to those who had fallen asleep -- Mon, English Teacher, and Music Teacher. Principal was still dancing with the VP to nonexistent music while the Counselor clapped along warmly. V, Jimin, and Jin ended up cleaning up the mess with the Science Teacher before forcing the drunkards to take a cab back home.
"I hope it was fun and not weird..." Counselor smiled at Jimin.
"It really was. Thank you." Jimin bowed.
"If anybody needs a lift home, let me know!" Jin called out from his car.
"I'm okay." Jimin called out. "I'm taking the officers back to their place since they live near me surprisingly."
"Yeah...Mon is out for the count." Tae giggled as he piggybacked Namjoon.
"Yah." a slurred voice was heard behind them. A male student stumbling around, disheveled, and clearly intoxicated was pointing his finger at the Gym Teacher, who was being dragged by Principal, Science Teacher, and Music Teacher.
"Yah? How could you talk to your teacher like that?" Principal gasped.
"He's the mean one! He always makes gym hard for us! It's supposed to be fun! And then to make the girls wear such short shorts...it's painful for the guys to watch them bounce around and not be able to touch them. But hehehe..."
"Hehe?" Jin stepped out of his car curiously. "Why are you laughing?"
"You're an asshole!" a girl came out crying from the shadows, her clothes ripped. "He harassed me!"
"You enjoyed it." he smirked. "Didn't you?"
Librarian gasped and hurriedly covered the female student up.
"You all have no proof." the male student shrugged. "And you can't touch me. My family won't let this slide, and they'll expose all of you."
"How dare you..." VP exhaled, but the male student fell backwards and fainted.
All the teachers glanced at each other worriedly and at a loss.
All in all, it was a fun party, but Jimin felt uneasy about almost everyone there, and he knew from his face that Tae was as well.
"Umm...g-good morning." You bowed as you entered the classroom.
Everyone froze and looked at you, surprised. Yoongi was already in his seat, and he grinned proudly.
"Good morning to you too, Y/N." Jin arrived behind her. "Good morning class!"
"Good morning!" the class chanted.
"I asked the English Teacher to come in to co-teach with me today, and I wanted you all to write up your own introductions and a simple presentation about yourselves in English."
Everyone groaned. "Why?"
"I think it's important to get to know each other. No complaints." Jin glared, which silenced the class. He was fairly playful, but everyone knew when he meant business and was afraid of him in those times. "Got it?"
"Yes."
You spotted Jimin by the window sneakily peeking in.
"That sneaky man..." you hummed as he gave you a thumbs up before disappearing.
Jimin had probably asked Jin to give you a way to open up without the awkwardness of suddenly changing behavior. Not directly of course, but in some way or another. You sighed nervously, but you were grateful to them.
"Hi, I'm Min Yoonji. I like basketball and wearing all black clothing. Thank you." Yoongi stood up and nonchalantly presented his simple English introduction. Everyone chuckled at his short and sweet statements.
"Yoonji! Write more!" Jin bellowed.
"But this is me, Teacher." Yoongi shrugged.
Jin huffed. "Who's next?"
You took a deep breath and raised your hand.
"Y/N." Jin smiled. "Please."
You coughed, "Hi...my name is Y/N. I know that I haven't really interacted with many of you, and I apologize for that. Um as you see, I'm quite shy and don't know how to express myself too well to new people. I realize now that it may have come across that I don't want to befriend any of you and for that I'm sorry. I wanted to get to know everyone, but I'm not too sure how to go about it. I hope from now on, you'll understand me as I try to be more open and change."
The class stared at her in awe.
"I'm not sure what she said." one of the male students stated. "But her English was amazing!"
"Y/N. If you could please translate for those that don't pay attention in English class." Jin sighed.
You blushed and Jin gave you an encouraging nod. With another deep breath, you translated your speech then sat down, embarrassed. But you smiled to yourself slightly, feeling that it was a big first step regardless.
And slowly, you began greeting people and they returned your greetings. Some people began initiating conversation with you, and many found your shyness and awkwardness endearing. It was comforting to say that Yoongi's presence and Jin's subtle acts of encouragement, as well as the fact that you could escape to Jimin's office later on from embarrassment, all helped you move forward to change the course of your high school career.
"Y/N." Yoongi called out one morning as you got ready for the day.
"Hm?" You turned to him.
"Give me your arm."
"Why?" You squinted at him suspiciously. "Are you going to put me in an arm bar?"
He rolled his eyes. "No, shut up. I'm trying to do something nice."
"Why..."
"Just..." Yoongi pulled your arm and slipped a sterling silver bracelet onto your wrist. "There."
"What...what's this?" You stared at it in awe.
Yoongi blushed. "Umm...it's a bit cheesy... but I guess something to remind you that you're never be alone? Like if I'm not physically there, I'll always be there for you. I got Tae and Jimin to choose a charm each too."
You smiled as you tinkered with the music note you knew symbolized Yoongi, the apple that symbolized Jimin, and the tiger that symbolized Tae.
"We're all proud of you." Yoongi rubbed the back of his neck. "And ah...I'm sorry for scolding you that time...I was just frustrated. I should've said it another way..."
"No." You shook your head. "I needed to hear it. Thank you. I know I can always count on you to tell me how it is, Yoongi."
He grinned.
"And I guess...it's nice being in the same class together...and that helped me a lot..." You mumbled quickly then scurried out of the room. "I'm going first!"
Yoongi chuckled at you fleeing out of embarrassment. "How cute."
His hands tingled with the feeling of your skin against his, and he shook it off.
"Ahh time for class, time for class."
But when he made it to the front of the building, his heart dropped as he spotted a huge crowd in front.
"Yoonji!" You hurried to him, as pale as a ghost.
"Don't tell me..." he trailed off.
"It happened again."
"Who?"
"It's a male student this time..." You whispered.
The only pattern that made sense up until now was that females were being targeted, but even that had been taken from you two.
"Goddammit." Yoongi hissed. "Have you seen the crime scene?"
"Not yet."
Yoongi grabbed your hand and pulled you forward, surprising you. "Let's go."
"What happened, Prez?" You huffed worriedly as you spotted him, once again on the other side of the Caution tape.
"It was just found before the school opened." Prez frowned.
"Who found him?"
"The new Nurse." Prez turned, and you two spotted Jimin shaking as he tried to keep his composure and speak with Namjoon and Tae about what happened.
You wondered if he was really shaken up or if he was acting the part, but regardless, it meant that who found the body was completely random and unrelated.
"He was found by the dumpster in that alleyway near the entrance. His body was frozen...like it was preserved for a few days already." The Prez winced.
"What?"
"His body was mauled. His clothes ripped, his body slashed and beaten." he closed his eyes.
"Good riddance!" a female student yelled. "That asshole harassed me! He deserved this! How dare no one punish him? So the Heavens did!"
There was commotion amongst the students against her radical opinion. You glanced over and met Jimin, Tae, and Namjoon's eyes. They all nodded, confirming that her statement was true.
The Prez leaned down and whispered into your ear, "The Principal told me that the story was true. During Nurse Jimin's party a few weeks ago, they saw this same student drunk as hell and that girl yelling before, rushed after him with her clothes ripped off, claiming that he harassed her."
"But no one did anything?"
"They couldn't." The Prez frowned. "His father is the CEO of a large news corporation. One ill word about his son, and the school could be shut down for good. Plus there was no evidence."
"But won't that happen now? Since...he's..." You glanced at the body that Tae's and Namjoon's team were examining. You shuddered as the male student's eyes were wide open still, but his entire body was frozen and unmoving.
"We're not sure. Whoever this killer is, has a knack for making these wealthy families silent about these murders..." Prez sighed.
"What was the quote...?" Yoongi mumbled.
"'But no artist, I now realize, can be satisfied with art alone. There is a natural craving for recognition which cannot be gain-said.'" Prez recited.
And you felt your gears turning ever so slightly.
Classes resumed in the afternoon, since the school was unable to forsake another missed day of learning. So you found yourself in gym class, trying to piece together the new findings with your previous conjectures. It probably wasn't the best time...considering you were in the middle of a very intense dodge ball game. But you felt like you were close to figuring something out.
"So he was supposedly guilty of harassing her, but never got punished. Then a few weeks after that incident, he's found dead. What were the other victim's back stories? Gahh, think!" You muttered quietly to yourself.
"Y/N!" Yoongi yelling your name jolted you from your mumbling in time to see a ball hurtling towards your face.
Your body instinctively reacted. You lunged towards it, capturing it in your hands, and performing a roll at the end of your momentum to bring yourself back up to standing position. Then without hesitation, you whipped the ball, full strength at one of the largest athletes on the opposing team. He fell back at the sheer force of your throw, and everyone stared at you stunned. You gasped, realizing your training had kicked in since you were in some sort of danger.
"Uh --out! And Y/N, try to use a little less power next time?" one of your fellow students requested.
"I'm sorry...I panicked." You scratched the back of your head.
"Oh my gosh. She's so cool."
"Look she's so shy about it. How adorable."
"Thank goodness. He was such a ball hog. Now maybe we can have a chance to play too!"
You smiled shyly and retreated to the back row, away from the center of the game. Yoongi nudged you playfully.
"Wasn't so hard being yourself, huh?"
You grinned. "It was a no brainer."
He rolled his eyes. "This is what happens when you hang out with Jin. You come back with lame puns."
"That was a good one, please."
"Heads up, Miss Badass." Yoongi scurried away as the ball came flying towards the both of you.
"You lazy ass." You hissed as Yoongi smirked and yawned while you caught the ball.
Everyone from your team immediately parted the way for you out of fear and you whipped the ball to the other team, getting another athlete out. Your team cheered excitedly, and a few of the students patted your back.
You grinned. Maybe Yoongi had been right. Maybe it wasn't being popular that felt good, but being yourself and people liking you for it. Had you been chasing after the wrong thing all along?
Yes. Yes you were.
With people now seeing you in a different light, came your rise to popularity, and with the presentation of your surprising athletic ability along with your shy personality, a lot of males found themselves quite attracted to you. At first, you basked in the attention and let it raise your self-confidence, but it soon began taking a toll on your school life. Male students began asking you out and trying to win you over, almost to the point that it became a frenzy.
"Oh my goodness..." You gasped as you found a crowd of male students in front of the school building, waiting for you with flowers one weekend. You had wanted to visit Jimin then spend quiet time in the library, and thought no one would think about entering school on a weekend, but you were very wrong.
You took a few steps back, praying no one spotted you, but even that didn't go as planned.
"Y/N!" someone bellowed.
"Y/N? Y/N!"
They all began running towards you.
"Oh holy crap. Why is this happening?" You whined as you sprinted away.
"Y/N?" Yoongi stopped as he saw you.
"Sorry, insane male hormones rampaging behind me. Tell Jimin I'm sorry but I don't think I can come! Fill me in later!" You bellowed.
"Y/N--" Yoongi gasped as he dove out of the way. "What in the world??!"
"Y/N! Go out with me!" The men called out.
"What the fuck?" Yoongi hissed as he dusted himself off.
Suddenly, he spotted a motorcycle driving on the grass and heading towards Y/N. He put on Tae's zoom-in sunglasses to figure out who it was.
"Y/N. Hop on!"
"Prez!" You exhaled in astonishment.
"Come on!"
"But I've never --"
Prez pulled a helmet over you and helped you hop on. "Hold tight."
You wrapped your arms around his waist and shut your eyes tightly. Honestly, you had never been on a motorcycle and were always far too frightened to do so cause of its speed.
Yoongi grumbled and kicked dirt out of irritation, before heading to meet with Jimin.
"What's gotten your knickers in a twist, hyung?"
"Cut it out, Harry Potter." Yoongi snapped.
"Where's Y/N?"
"Out with her boyfriend, the Student Council President, riding away on a motorcycle."
"Y/N hates motorcycles though."
"Didn't seem like it." Yoongi scrunched his face.
"Well, was it because she was being chased by the swarms of male students that were waiting in front of the school?" Jimin giggled.
"Couldn't you have warned her?"
"She came out as #1. I thought she could handle it." he shrugged.
"You are evil." Yoongi pointed.
"And you are jealous." Jimin smirked.
Yoongi scoffed. "Why would I be jealous?"
Jimin sang, "I don't know ~"
"Prez! Slow down!" You yelled. "They're gone!"
"Are they?" he pulled to a stop and you leaped off, falling to the ground.
"Whoa." You caught your breath finally.
"Sorry..." he knelt down and patted your back. "It was a little scary seeing that. Reminded me of some zombie apocalypse shit."
You shuddered. "Please don't say that. It makes it worse."
He chuckled.
"Where did you come from?" You glanced at him.
"Well I was heading to the library then I saw what seemed to be a massive goose chase on the field. I recognized you and went to your rescue."
"You saw me from that far?" You chuckled.
"I have really good vision." he grinned.
You snorted and let him help you up.
"Y/N? President?" You two turned around to find Jin staring at you two curiously. "You two okay?"
"Yeah." You huffed. "I just...I just had a surprise morning exercise today."
"Well..." Jin lifted up a basket. "I made food if you two wanted to join me."
You and the Prez glanced at each other and shrugged.
"Um sure...I could use some food." You breathed. "Thanks."
"Yay!" Jin grinned. "I usually come to this park on nice days and have a picnic."
"By yourself?" Prez questioned.
"Shh." Jin scolded.
You giggled.
"What're you two up to?"
"Well Y/N was being chased by her male suitors and I valiantly saved her on my noble steed. We rode off at the speed of light into uncharted territories and thankfully ran into an old friend." The Prez grinned.
"This story just keeps getting more and more intricate. You should stop reading so much." You shook your head.
"Did you use old friend to take a jab at my age huh, kid?" Jin snapped.
"No Mr. Kim! Of course not..." Prez guiltily bowed.
"I'm just pulling your leg. Come help me with the straw mat, Prez." Jin laughed. "He was once in my homeroom, Y/N, if he didn't tell you already."
"Oh? He didn't mention it." You shook your head.
"I'm hurt." Jin pouted.
You giggled.
"You're both in luck 'cause I made my specialties today." Jin grinned.
Your stomach rumbled shamelessly, and you weakly smiled as the two laughed at you.
"She's not home yet, Hoseok." Yoongi hissed as he paced the dorm, on the phone with his best friend. "She's out with one of the suspects. What if she needs me?"
"She's a big girl. She would call for back up." Hoseok exhaled. "You've been calling me non-stop for the past 2 hours. Please go pick up another hobby or do an investigation of your own."
Yoongi sighed and lay down in his bed. "You know..."
"What?"
"She still has the playlist I made her..."
"Yoongi..."
"I don't know if it's cause we're acting like we're in high school again or because I'm getting to know her again, but I keep worrying and thinking about her. And then when I wonder why I feel these things...is it because I feel guilty for what I did? Or is it because I still like her?" He ruffled his hair, frustrated.
"Yoongi." Hoseok stated seriously. "I'm going to say this once because you'll kill me and this is the only time when we're not in the same vicinity."
"Spit it out, Hoseok."
"You like puzzles and mysteries, don't you?"
"Um yes..." Yoongi raised an eyebrow.
"But the one mystery that you're not trying to solve is why things ended between you and Y/N in high school. Why do you think that you half-heartedly asked girls out that you knew liked you, after she dumped you? And even though they had a thing for you, why did they say no? That always struck me as odd, hm? And then what I've always wanted to say is that, why did you not want to date anyone, unless I dragged you to accompany me for a double date? You always said you weren't interested and no one's piqued your interest or you were too busy or it was too bothersome, but you know what I think?"
"What..." Yoongi whispered.
"I don't think you ever got over Y/N."
Yoongi fell silent.
"Yoongi. You have to figure out what happened, and then you can probably figure out what exactly your feelings are towards her." Hoseok calmly explained. "And do it fast, before she gets taken away. You know that when she shows who she really is, she's a true catch. Don't let her slip out of your net until you figure out whether you want to keep her or let her go. Figure it out before it's too late."
Yoongi exhaled and shut his eyes. What exactly were you to him now?
"Thank you for the meal!" You patted your stomach and exhaled. "That was delicious."
Jin beamed, delighted at your compliment. "I'm glad you two ate so well."
The three of you cleaned up and helped Jin pack the stuff back into his car.
"Do you want me to give you a ride back to school Y/N?" Jin asked.
"It's okay. I can take her back." Prez stepped in.
"The motorcycle is a little dangerous though..." Jin frowned. "I feel uneasy."
"I have to go back to school anyway. So I can definitely take her back, and it won't be out of the way." Prez pressed.
Jin glanced at you worriedly. "Well, what do you think Y/N?"
"Um..." you swallowed.
You honestly didn't want to ride the motorcycle, but you didn't want to offend the Prez. You were a bit torn.
"Hey! I found her!" a male voice was heard. "Y/N!"
"Oh shit. They were still looking for me?? What're they on?!" You freaked out.
"Hop in." Jin stated seriously.
"I'll distract them." Prez put his helmet on. "They won't know which person took her if we leave simultaneously and split up."
You snuck into Jin's car and ducked, making it seem like no one was on the passenger's side. He revved his engine and smirked at the Prez.
"This is the most exciting thing I've done in awhile!" Jin giggled excitedly.
"I'm glad I amuse you." You replied sullenly.
"I'll get you back safely. Don't worry." Jin gave you a thumbs up.
Prez nodded and the two of them sped forward and split at the fork in the road.
You thought it'd be an easy way out, but unfortunately, some of the students also brought their cars with them.
"What spell did you put on them, Y/N?" Jin snorted. "This is more of an obsession or a mania at this point."
"Braids said it's from dehydration." You stated as you peeked out of his side view mirrors.
"Dehydration?"
"Well the males have already seen and been with all the female students since freshman year so they were desensitized. Those who have liked someone, have tried and either ended up being rejected or began going out with them. But in other words, they're all used to each other. But me --"
"You're someone new that popped up on their radar." Jin finished. "Quench their thirst per se."
You shuddered. "Probably what the analogy means."
Jin shook his head then checked his rearview mirror. "One of them is catching up. Yah! They're driving way over the speed limit then!"
"Jin, this isn't the time for rules!"
"It is always the time. People could get hurt."
"Hmmm..." you hummed.
"What?"
"I'm going to roll down your window and do something."
"What're you going to do?"
"Temporarily blind them."
"What??"
"Think of it as 'flash' or a banana peel during Mario Kart." You closed one eye and angled your make-up mirror towards the sun.
"I love Mario Kart!"
"When I say go, I want you to accelerate and switch lanes like a madman."
"What? That's --"
"Just 3 times. So we could lose them."
Jin hesitated then hummed.
"Got it!" You grinned as the sun reflected off your mirror and shone right at the driver behind Jin's car. They panicked and swerved a little. During the time of distraction, you placed one of Tae's gadgets on the side of Jin's car, which changed the color of anything it touched.
"Go!" You yelled and Jin pressed on the gas as hard as he could, pinning you back against your seat.
"1...2...3..." Jin counted his lane switches then slowed down, taking a breath of relief.
You smirked and relaxed.
"We lost them."
"Thank goodness." Jin exhaled. "Now I'm hungry again."
You chuckled. "You're always hungry, huh?"
"Pretty much." Jin shrugged.
"Why is it that you always end up in another man's vehicle?" Yoongi shook his head as he waited for you at the front of the dormitory. "You left with Prez and come back with Jin. I didn't know you were such a player."
"Oh Yoonji." You exhaled and patted his cheek. "I'm actually glad to come home to your nagging for once."
He pouted as he stomped into your dorm after you. "You aren't taking me seriously. Men are dangerous."
"I agree from the stampede I experienced today." You plopped down on your bed. "I got out thanks to Prez and Jin, so don't get mad at them."
Yoongi huffed. "They're two of the suspects, you know. You're close with the top THREE suspects."
"Hey, if they like me, they can't kill me." You smirked, then you sat up in your bed. "I think I figured out something."
"What?" Yoongi stared at you curiously.
"Yah." You glanced at him.
"What?"
"What if the killer is targeting people who have done them wrong?"
"Like a personal vendetta?" Yoongi questioned.
"Yeah! Think about it...this last victim. He harassed a female student...what if it wasn't his first time doing it?"
"That would mean the killer was a female, which means...Braids?"
You two stared at each other.
"Maybe I should get to know her better..." You mumbled.
"Y/N. Be careful." Yoongi frowned.
"It's a possibility though right?" You looked at him, waiting for his approval.
He relaxed and smiled, stroking your hair. "Yeah. Definitely. It's a big possibility."
You grinned. "At least we have some sort of conjecture again."
"Just..." Yoongi knelt down and grabbed your hands warmly. "Please stop going off where I can't find you, hm?"
You smiled, eyes twinkling, and squeezed his hands in return.
"But you'll always find me, Min Yoongi... right?"
He chuckled and blushed.
"Yes." he leaned his head on your interlocked hands, defeated. "Yes, I'll always find you."
When Monday arrived, you scurried to the library during free time to avoid the classroom visits from your crazed suitors.
"She's not here. Please go away." Yoongi drawled when they arrived.
"Where'd she go?" the men whined.
"You don't need to know, so back off." Yoongi defended.
"Why you little --" one of the students grabbed Yoongi's collar and the male students in the class stepped forward to push him away.
"How dare you touch Yoonji?" the male students yelled. "Do you beat up women? How unmanly!"
Yoongi chuckled and moved his jaw around, angrily. "Yah. You want to die? You should be treating me well. Do you know who I am?"
"No! Who are you?" the male student yelled.
Yoongi sniffed and rubbed his thumb against his nose chicly. "I'm Y/N's roommate and best friend. If I say one bad thing about you, she'll take my word for it and you'll be--" Yoongi clicked his tongue. "--out."
"You're bluffing." the guys stammered.
"It's true. They transferred together." Braids interjected.
"Wow!" they completely changed personalities within seconds, fawning over Yoonji.
"I really like your hair!"
"Wow, I've always thought you were cool!"
"Yah! I said respect me, not creepily flatter me!" he bellowed as he crossed his legs confidently.
The male students bowed their heads obediently.
"Guys, there's a fight in the hallway!"
"A fight? Who?" Everyone's interests were piqued.
"Between two nerds! Look at them lamely going after each other!" The students surrounded them, cackling.
Suddenly, the announcement speakers squeaked, causing everyone to cringe and cover their ears.
"Attention students: An unidentified person has entered the premises and was last seen inside the school building. Please run into the nearest classroom. The school is now in lock down mode. I repeat, the school is in lock down mode."
Yoongi's heart dropped. "Y/N."
"Where are you going?" Jin grabbed his arm as he tried to head towards the library.
"Y/N is in the Library!" he breathed.
Worry passed Jin's face, but he stared at Yoongi intently. "Everyone that's here must go inside the classroom right now. The Librarian is there and is a well-trained staff member of what should be done in a lock down situation."
Yoongi bit his lip as he was dragged into the classroom, against his will. The lights throughout the building were all shut off. Blinds were pulled down. Desks were moved to barricade the doors, and everyone huddled into the safest corner of the room.
Your breathing thinned out as the announcement sent shivers down your spine. You were alone in the library, save the Librarian who was in the very front, while you were deep inside. The lights shut off, and you hurriedly scrambled into your bag, grabbing Tae's night vision goggles. You grabbed your things and began to move, trying to find a good hiding place.
Suddenly, you heard someone else's footsteps in the silence. You gasped and peeked through the bookshelves. Without a doubt, it was the silhouette of someone with their hood up. You squinted your eyes, trying to get a clearer view of any clues that might help you identify the shadow. A few seconds later, something fell somewhere in the library and you flinched. In the mere seconds you had taken your eyes away from the suspect, they disappeared. You glanced around through the books again to see if they had moved somewhere else close-by.
Out of the blue, you suddenly felt a large hand cover your entire mouth, and you squirmed frantically in retaliation. Had you been captured?
"It's me."
You stilled, recognizing the familiar voice. Your eyes widened, and your heart was pounding audibly against your chest.
It was the Student Council President.
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PART 6