Liane let's her impulsive thoughts get the better of her and a certain Agent has to save her ass
Starring: Liane Felton, Cho Ji-Hoon ( @calmbeforezero )
Also features: Melissa Wallace, Mia Parker ( @ask-missparker ) and JJ ( @marvelsfavoriteuncle )
Rivals to frenemies, Fire vs Ice, Angst, Heart to heart
"Just exactly how are you this annoying? How many times have you been punched in the face because of what you say?" Ji-Hoon, thundered, gazing down at the blonde with that icy glare he seemed to have perfected for just Liane's snarky remarks and jabs.
"Oddly I think...only once? Yeah once." She replied coolly, inspecting her nails. "Are we done here? I'm going for a drive," she sighs, picking up her car keys as Ji-Hoon smirked. "With who's licence?" He replied, holding up his phone and snatching away her keys. "You know you're not allowed to drive, legally. That pink..thing in the garage may be yours but you are not qualified to drive it." He says, holding the keys out of her reach as she tried to to jump and grab them before the agent quickly froze the keys in his hand.
"No. Driving." He said sternly as her eyes changed colour, snapping. "Fine! I won't drive my own damn car! You happy?" She growled, storming off. Ji-Hoon pocketed the keys, satisfied. "Very."
"Uh Ji-Hoon?" A very panicked Melissa tapped Ji-Hoon on the shoulder, flanked by a raging JJ and an exasperated Mia. "What's happened?" He sighs, assuming its Liane's fault. "Uh so Liane disappeared and we assumed she had gone shopping or something but JJ's car is gone and the footage shows that she took it and we don't know where she's going.." Melissa says as she shows him the tracker following her phone fast. Ji-Hoon paused and watched the tracker, starting to see why they were all stressed. "But...Liane can't drive, she's a terrible driver, why is she doing this?" He asked, taking the laptop from Melissa. "We don't know but she's not slowed down and she hasn't stopped once. And we're pretty sure she doesn't know where she's going." Mia answered as JJ was pacing.
"When I catch that primadonna...for taking my car- my...car...." He breathed in a dangerous tone as Mia turned to Ji-Hoon. "Did...you say anything to her?" She asked as he sighed a little. "I told her flat out she can't drive anywhere. And I took her keys. And she said...she said 'Fine I won't drive my own...damn car,' dammit!" He muttered, standing up. "She's doing this on purpose, to make a point. A really stupid point. God...I cant-" He had barely got in the door. He'd just returned to The Tower after a long mission. And the first thing theyd done was fight and bicker. His bags were still at his feet. She had really done it this time.
"I'll go after her. That car won't run forever, JJ when did you last fill it up?" Ji-Hoon asked, making a plan. "About a week ago, so it was at half a tank I think." He replied as Ji-Hoon ran a hand through his hair, holding back a lot of rage. "I'll go after her. You track her and keep me informed, that car's gotta run out at some point. And I'll doubt she's feeding herself either.." he muttered, grabbing his jacket. "I'll get her back here in one piece, or at least try," He said as he headed out to go and save Liane's ass. Here we go again.
"God why would I do this? Where am I going? Why am I so stupid?" Liane cried out, tears rolling down her cheeks as the sun was setting behind her as she kept her foot on the gas, mascara burning her eyes as the car started to sputter and choke, the speed quickly decreasing as the car's fuel gauge finally hit zero as the silent road just lay ahead, Liane had not thought this through. What had been the end goal here? She couldn't even remember at this point. She just sat there at the side of the road, crying as she heard a familiar sound coming towards her as none other than Cho Ji-Hoon flew over the car and herself before landing right by the front window, his hands on his hips, eyes icy.
"What in the actual fuck were you thinking, Felton?" Ji-Hoon asked as Liane just burst into tears, shocking Ji-Hoon's smirk off his face as he saw what a mess she was. Her makeup running down her face, her hair tangled up, and now she was slamming her head into the steering wheel which he quickly stopped her from doing. "Hey, don't do that, you might hurt yourself...seriously though Liane, why did you do this?" He asked, taking a seat in the passenger side as she turned to him. "Because I'm stupid. And impulsive. And crazy. And a fucking idiot!" She cried out, gripping the steering wheel hard as her palms got warm.
"Shit, Liane!" Ji-Hoon cried, freezing her hands immediately as she sobbed again. "Why am I like this?" She asked, as Ji-Hoon wondered if she needed an answer. "Because deep down, despite everything you still crave attention? And you can give it all you like but you can't take it so you take everything to heart and let it chip away at you until you try something crazy and potentially dangerous which ultimately thrusts you back into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons?" Ji-Hoon answered as Liane sniffed. "Since when did you become a mind reader?"
That made him chuckle. Nothing she ever said to him or ribbed him for really had an effect on him. Yeah it pissed him off once or twice but he knew her game. She wanted a reaction, something to justify her actions. And it only pissed him off so much because he knew she wasn't stupid. She was smart and had the capacity for kindness and compassion. He had seen it. Ji-Hoon sighed. "JJ is mad. Like not screaming and shouting, he's gone deathly quiet. You really disappointed a lot of people today. People who stick their necks out for you when they honestly shouldn't. You need to stop this reckless behaviour. I've been back for five goddamn minutes and you are still a thorn in my side. This needs to end. I mean it, Liane." He said firmly, looking her in the eye.
"Or one day, we might not be there to stop you. And you'll do something dangerous and stupid and...." he swallowed hard but it was the truth. "And we won't want to save your ass. We won't want to stop you doing something dangerous that could get you in big trouble or even worse, get you killed. Trust is a powerful thing, Felton. If you break it, its gonna be really hard to fix it with those guys. Especially with JJ." He finished as Liane stopped crying, closing her eyes. "It just happens, I get these stupid ideas and I can't stop, not until something gets in my way. I want to stop but my foot stayed on the gas. Fuck..." she trailed off, the warmth of her hands melting away Ji-Hoons ice as they sat there in the darkness.
"First, you apologize. Profusely, no bullshit, you give JJ a proper apology for stealing his car. Second, get your ass back to therapy, Petra will straighten you out good I guarantee it. Third, think twice or even thrice before acting on these impulses. Think four times if needs be, just don't be so quick to jump on a bandwagon when you get these ideas. Think of Belladonna, would you really want her following your example like this? Seeing you self-destruct over and over again and thinking it's okay?" Ji-Hoon asked, looking Liane in the eye.
"God no, I'd hate for her to do any of that, she's my daughter, she shouldn't have to do that for attention." Liane replied, suddenly disgusted with herself as Ji-Hoon nodded. "Exactly. So lead by example. Take responsibility for yourself. And your actions. You ready to go home now?" He asked, helping her out of the car slowly. Liane nodded, wiping her tears. "But what about the car?" She asked as Ji-Hoon wrapped his arms around Liane tight, looking skyward. "Mia's taking care of it, now hold on tight." He instructed as they took to the skies, heading home.
"JJ's going to kill me..." Liane sighed as they glided across New York. Ji-Hoon chuckled. "Nah, he's probably taking that rage out on something healthy. Like a punching bag or on the shooting range. Unlike you...why the hell did you stop going to therapy?" He asked, giving her a glance and seeing it written on her face. He sighed. "You thought because you were doing better that you didn't need it...okay no surprises there," He answered as they landed safely at The Tower. Liane just stayed silent as Ji-Hoon faced her, taking hold of her shoulders. "Go back to therapy, Liane. It's not about...fixing yourself or your past. It's about moving forward. Leaving the past behind. Sure you can feel guilty about the bad stuff but you're allowed to grow and change, Felton. We all are." He finished, walking back inside with her.
"I'm sorry for always picking on you, it was dumb and childish. And the nicknames...it was stupid." Liane finally said as Ji-Hoon gave her a half smile, grateful for the apology but not wanting her to change her habits with him. "Hey you're good. Honestly it wasn't that bad, your insults were always pretty lame. And I didn't mind them. I know how shit your brothers were, none of us are blind to that. You were their punching bag, you saw an opportunity, I became yours. A punching bag that could fully kick your ass, mind you, but it gave you an outlet. So I don't mind being your outlet. If it means you get to feel a little bit in control." He smiled, walking towards the kitchen.
"I am going to make tea for us and you are going to apologise to JJ." Ji-Hoon stated as Liane went to reply but he simply said, "Neither of those things are optional. And since I am technically your higher up, that's an order, Felton." He said briskly as Liane sighed and headed off to the training space to find JJ, bracing herself for impact as she knew he would be her toughest apology to gain forgiveness with. Ji-Hoon was right, it was time Liane Felton grew the hell up and faced the music.
Hope you enjoy! First time writing with a bit of Ji-Hoon's perspective...hope I did him justice @gcthvile and feel free to write a part two if you wish @jackiequick from JJ's perspective since you did contribute to the fact it was his car she stole.
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