𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 | changjin ✔

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"changbin." chan called out as he made his way over to changbin, who had just walked out of hyunjin's prison cell after coming back from the visitation.

this made the said male turn to face chan with a slightly puzzled look. why was he suddenly calling his name? did he need something? not knowing what he was gonna ask, changbin replied back. "yeah?"

"the boss wants to see you." chan spoke, "and just by hearing his tone, i think it's a good thing."

"oh really?" this soon brought changbin's hope up, now wondering what it is he'd wanted to see him. just what good news could he wanna address?

"yeah, he's in his office as per usual." he smiled, patting his shoulder for a second. "good luck." he gave changbin a wink before walking off to do his next shift.

only getting excited inside at the news, changbin lifted a small smile to himself. now making his way to the office, nothing but the thoughts of what he might say to him clouded his head. 'i wonder what he wants to talk to me about.' he thought.

it wasn't a lie that he felt both excited yet curious, mixed with a bit of nerves.

as he finally stood directly outside the office door, he gently knocked while waiting for a response. "come in." a distinctive voice could be heard from the other side, gesturing changbin to open the door.

there he sat, his desk facing changbin. as the male look up from where he sat, a smile soon found its way to his face. "ah, officer seo, the policeman i wanna see."

changbin didn't say anything for a moment, giving his boss a respectful bow. "you wanted to see me?" he asked, already wanting to know why he'd called him over.

"actually yes, please, take a seat." he briefly stood up, gesturing his hands for changbin to sit on the chair opposite him.

and so he did, with no hesitation or complain, anticipating for what he was gonna say. the male cleared his throat for a moment before taking a seat back on his chair. "you must be wondering, why i've called you over."

changbin nodded. watching as his boss search through a pile of papers on one side of his desk, eventually taking one particular paper from the pile. "let's see," he began, looking through a few pages stapled together. "ah, you said you'd like to be assigned as a detective right?"

"yes, it's been my dream since i was young." changbin smiled at the thoughts of becoming one.

"well, good news for you officer seo." the male smiled as he looked up from the papers. "i'd like to offer you a place, to be promoted as a detective."

the moment he heard what his boss had said, changbin almost immediately widened his eyes in slight shock. did he hear that right? did his boss just said he can finally have a spot to be a detective? his ears weren't playing with him right?

as much as changbin couldn't believe it at all, for his dreams to finally be accomplished, he couldn't help the thrill and excitement quickly rushing through him. "wait, really?" he said, his tone sounding amazed.

"yes! this morning i've received a call informing me that they have an available spot. and not just your skills and qualifications alone, but the things i've seen while you work and your attitude towards others, i told them i'd like to qualify you to take the place." his boss smiled in such thrill.

when he heard no response from changbin for a second, he resumed. "the way you work with others and present us high quality work, we've seen the hard work and determination you've shown. thus, making you qualified."

"i-i..." changbin began, not knowing where to begin. "thank you so much!" he immediately stood up from his seat, doing a 90 degree bow. "i'll work twice as hard!" he enthusiastically exclaimed, smiling so hard to himself.