Trust Fall

Nine

Ko's pov

The walk to the lab department is quiet and more awkward than it had been when I was with Jeongin, but perhaps I felt that it was better that way. Minho was on the phone with Chan most of the time, talking about how he "had to deal with Dr. Becquer then we can have a late lunch with Changbin later" - it seemed like he was closer to Chan and Changbin anyway.

When we both arrive at the lab department, I notice how it still looks the same as before. Same walls, same floors, same rooms, same everything. Maybe not the same people, but the place itself was just the same. I feel a chill run down my spine like a ghost caressed me, and I involuntarily take a deep breath as I shiver from head to toe.

After going down a few floors to what I remember is the HQ's medical wing - or the "clinic" of sorts, Minho pushes a glass door open where a freckled male is seated by a table, a dark-haired male seated across him.
They both look up when we enter the room, the dark-haired male lifting his hand in some sort of wave, "Oh...hey Ko."

"Seungmin?" I look at Minho and then back to Seungmin, "Hi."

The freckled male makes an "o" with his mouth before beaming, "You already met?"

"Ko and I were...acquaintances before she left the agency. We worked together on a lot of stuff until - "

Seungmin looks at me sadly, and when I shake my head, he drops the subject and sighs, "We just saw each other frequently in the labs; me, her and Jisung."

"Well, now that we've established that, let's carry on." Minho starts with disinterest, gesturing towards the freckled male, "Dr. Becquer, this is Felix. He's in charge of tech and surveillance, so he and Seungmin will handle gathering and recording your biometric data."

Felix smiles very much brightly, gesturing for me to sit down as he pulls out his laptop, "This shouldn't take too long, Dr. Becquer! Just give us a few minutes then you're good to go."

I nod, taking a seat in front of Felix. As soon as I'm seated, the door bursts open with another newcomer. "Ko! Long time no see!" the person laughs.

I offer a small smile, suddenly feeling embarrassed, "Hi Jisung."

"And how come you and Seungmin didn't tell us that you knew each other?" Felix says while looking back and forth between Seungmin and Jisung.

Seungmin shrugs with a smile, "Um...didn't think it would really matter. We aren't the field agents, Minho and the rest are."

"I don't think I would have gone with you or Jisung either way." I point out, sighing, "Agent Lee here is just a bit...much."

I hear Minho scoff as Jisung stifles a laugh. The latter sits down beside me, offering another bright grin, "Anyway, Minho aside, let's get started with this. I haven't had lunch."

Felix glances towards Minho, offering for the older male to take a seat as well, "Minho, you can sit too."

Minho smiles gently, waving his hand in dismissal, "I have plans with Chan and Changbin, but thanks, Lix."

Felix says a happy little "ok" before turning his attention back to his laptop. Minho's voice then turns from warm back to cold as he addresses me, "You stay in the lab for the time being. Familiarize yourself if you need to, spend time with Jisung and Seungmin, whatever. I'll come back to check on you later before dinner."

With that, he exits the room, leaving me no time to respond at all. I gape at the door that was now shut, scoffing in disbelief.

Jisung has the heart to whistle and playfully pipe in, "Wow, it's like you have a boyfriend, Ko. 'I'll pick you up after blah blah', right? Funny. Minho looks like a boyfriend now."

"Please don't." I groan with my head in my hands.

Felix decides to join in on the fun, laughing, "Come to think of it, Minho is very boyfriend material under all that toughness."

"I don't need to hear this." Seungmin pretends to gag, turning his attention to me.

Within the next few minutes, Seungmin explains the procedure and what I have to do. It's all the basics - scanning things like my fingerprints, eye scanning, whatever bio data they needed. All those agent-like stuff.

By the time the group is finished with their tasks, Felix packs his things and waves warmly, "I'll just get this data up to main so Dr. Becquer can have her room access to herself by tonight. See you guys!"

He waves to the two males and to me before making his way out the room. Seungmin then turns to me, tilting his head, "How've you been, Ko?"

"I feel like shit." I admit, sighing as I slump on the chair, "I don't...want to be here in all honesty."

"Yeah, Changbin did mention that." Jisung says apologetically, "We still don't know why."

"I only know that you left, but you never gave an explanation." Seungmin adds.

I shrug, expression almost lifeless, "I don't like talking about it. I'm just here to get things over and done with then I'm out."

I don't miss the disappointment that flashes across their faces, but I choose not to pay much heed to it. Instead, I chew on my lip and release another sigh, "I'm just here to work on what I need to."

"I see." Seungmin speaks up first, and there's an understanding yet warm tone to his voice.

Jisung replaces his frown with a smile as he gently stands up, gesturing towards the door, "Seungmin and I haven't had lunch, and I'm sure Minho didn't really...give you enough time to eat. Wanna grab something with us?"

I only stare at the two, juggling my thoughts and options in my head. As if Seungmin can read my mind, he laughs, "You can't work on an empty stomach, Ko."

"Fine."

"Alright!" Jisung claps once, "I've got some epic recommendations for you!"

Seungmin looks disturbed, "Jisung, I don't think an extra-spicy wasabi chicken sandwich with cheese is 'epic' but you do you."

"Let Ko be the judge of that."

"Oh no."