The Best Mistake

Chapter 36; Trapped

Third Person's P.O.V

Taehyung had to do something. He couldn't just stand still doing absolutely nothing to save his Jungkook when he knew very well he was the only person who could help his love the most at this moment.

And suddenly, energy rushed through his entire body, forcing him stable on his feet as he ran out of the huge and empty house. Quickly getting into the car, he reached for his phone and before he could call up the number that was sending him all those messages, he received a call from an unknown number.

He hastily picked up the phone, ready for whatever was to come. He could do anything to save Jungkook at the moment.

"Taehyung..."

The hoarse yet soft voice whispered in a shaky tone, followed by a few unsteady pants. His voice sounded muffled and almost as if he was struggling to talk.

His eyes widened as he recognized the voice of his only concern at the moment and he swore, he could finally feel himself breathing normally.

"J-jungkook? A-are you okay? Where are you-" Before he could proceed, he was cut off by Jungkook in a hurried tone.
"I'm s-somewhere in the outskirts of the city, a border which separates the two cities. C-call the cops or whoever, just find me p-please. We need y-you." Stuttering and panting, he somehow formed words and tried explaining the obviously-not-suspicious location.

"We?" Taehyung asked, perplexed.
"Yeah, there are th-three more p-people." Without questioning how he was even calling him, who were the three people, what was the situation like, Taehyung thought it'd be wiser to speed up his car and get sensible things done first.

Just when Taehyung could ask something else, a huge slam and a gasp was heard as the call hung up. His heart almost jumped at how loud and quick everything was. What exactly happened there?

He shook his head, trying to get rid of his thoughts as he quickly called up Jin hyung, keeping his phone on speaker as he drove off as fast as he could, the second time that day.

"Tae?"
"Hyung, the gang you told us about...they did it. Jungkook is with them, somewhere in the outskirts of the city, around the border of the two cities." He spoke briskly and continued driving until he found the stop sign illuminating its red in the dark. Goddammit!

"Don't panic, Taehyung. You sound really tensed. It's fine, we'll get him. I'm already on my way with a bunch of officers." Taehyung took in a deep breath, trying to calm himself after Jin's assurance.

His state right now was indescribable. He knew where Jungkook was, he had called the police as well. If even then he didn't reach on time, he would hate and punish himself forever.

He stared at the red signal before him as he muttered a few frustrated curses under his breath but just when he thought his soul had given up, his brain took the lead. An idea popped up in his head.

"Namjoon hyung." He speedily called up his hacker hyung with a glint of hope in his eyes and voice.
"Did you find him yet or need help?" He asked, as if expecting his call.

"Help." He breathed out.
"Anything. Just say." Namjoon said in a calm tone, trying to make him realize it was gonna be okay.

"You know, the last traffic signal of this city...after which a person is instantly welcomed to the next city." He said in a hurry, trying his best to make Namjoon understand as the red before him turned green and he sped up once again.

"Yeah."
"Hack it. Just let them stay red until Kook's found, yeah?" He asked in a softer tone, hoping he understands his idea so he doesn't have to waste time in explaining.