𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦 || 𝘫𝘪𝘩𝘢𝘯

𝚝𝚠𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚢-𝚘𝚗𝚎

   The day was awfully damp. An unwelcome sign of rain and cold weather.

   It made the freak tremble as they parked by the side of a run down building. And with freezing hands, Joshua looked outside the window of the black car. The view resembled that of a detective's movie.

   "Are you two ready?" Out of nowhere the co-pilot's seat slowly spun back, startling both inmates. "In ten minutes the mission will begin so I need to make sure you two understood the assignment"

   "Nice seat" Jeonghan commented as he fixed a few strands on his hair. "From what I was told, I need act like a fugitive of love, running away from my obsessive lover"

   "We just need you to act like a playboy, Yoon," Minghao tched. "Remember, you cheated on your partner and are avoiding confrontation. Some of our spies stated that the bartender will do anything to watch the world burn. I'm sure he'll be more than willing to help you hide in the back once Joshua here shows up"

   "Now that we're on the topic...how will I get to the back again?"

   Minghao sighed. "The Plum Bot that was given to you is being controlled and monitored by a few workers back in the lab. All you have to do is set them free so they can do their job. To do that, however, you'll need to get as close as you can to the private room, so if you can't get to the back then the best option will be to look for any close-by window or crevice." He smirked as Seokmin handed him a case. "Lucky you, I will be the one to help you find it"

   At this, Joshua slumped forward. "Great"

   "In any case, everything should go according to plan. And if it doesn't, we'll come up with something, I'm sure of it"

   "Mr. Xu, 5 minutes are remaining"

   "Thank you Mr. Lee," MInghao turned to them. "In the middle of both seats you will find guns and in-ears. The guns have already been loaded, and if you think you'll need any more, you can also find the bullets right next to the guns." As Jeonghan reached out for more, Minghao continued. "You can place them on the side of your belt, in the small slits the designers prepared especially for you"

   'How neat' Jeonghan thought. Maybe it's because there will be more gangs around the area, maybe it's because the author finally decided to sit their ass down and actually do work, but this mission was definitely better planned than the last. It made the nape on Jeonghan's hair stand straight, and the mafioso couldn't tell if it was because he was nervous, or excited.

   "A minute and 30 seconds"

   At this Minghao turned to them and gave a sigh. "You know the rules. Be careful and don't do anything reckless. I would hate to hold the death of you two in my hands"

   "Yes sir" They both responded.

   As the seconds ticked away, Joshua stared out the window with a worried look upon his face. After all, his anxiousness was to be expected, since the first mission they were suddenly thrown at had gone downhill the moment they'd stepped on it. And as someone who'd played villain most of his life, the sound of gunshots and terrified screams had caused an adrenaline rush to suddenly attack all his senses. Jeonghan collapsing out of nowhere and the blood oozing out of his arm were no help to calm them.

   "30 seconds are remaining"

   Joshua's breath began shaking. The memory only caused him to make the word "nervous" become an understatement.

   Seemingly noticing this, him who sat beside him diverted his vision as he leaned over to the cold window of the black car. With just a glance, the mafioso could immediately tell what was going on in the freak's head. After all, he too wasn't completely confident in the mission. However, he knew dwelling on it wouldn't do any good. And, heck, Jeonghan would have to be crazy to allow hesitation to win them over and drown them whole.

   As a result, the mafioso reached over to and held Joshua's hands in his, the action completely startling the shaking inmate. Immediately, Jeonghan's cold hands began to warmen.

   "...Don't be nervous, love" He rubbed circles on the other's palm. "We're partners, right? I won't let you die on me so easily"

   The statement took Joshua by surprise. And yet, it was enough to make a smile appear on his troubled face.

   "Yeah.." He intertwined their fingers. "I know"

   "5 more seconds"

   Joshua could feel his heart beating loudly in his ear. Just how much had the first mission traumatized him?!

   "3 more seconds"

   He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

   "2"

   And then opened them.

   "1"

   As soon as Seokmin finished counting Minghao spoke:

   "The mission has begun"