Midnight Blues

Pay Day

Jungkook stared at himself in the mirror. He was dressed to impress with his black, tailored suit and his slick dress shoes. He had his hair hanging with some tucked behind his ears. Tonight was going to be a good night for him. He was going to go to one of his favorite places in the world, the casino. He couldn't wait to through his earned money on the tables and dwell in the adrenaline he gets from it all. It was addicting and he could care less. 

However, today was also the day he had to pay I.M. He had the money but he decided, he'd rather play the tables with it and try to triple it so that he can pay the man and still have plenty for himself. Jungkook ran a finger over the scar on his eyebrow and smirked. He was crazy for even thinking about conning I.M. but Jungkook was just that, crazy.

When his phone began ringing, he left the bathroom and picked it up. "Sup, hyung?". "Kook, you got a minute?" Jungkook nodded then sat on his couch, "Yeah, you found something?" He heard Hoseok shuffling around a bit before answering, "Yeah. I continued looking into Taehyung. I had to look him up by looking him up as one of Jimin's friends because he still doesn't pop up in our database. So, I think he had his identity taken of the grid completely. I don't know why, but I do know you have to be a very powerful person or know some very powerful people to have that happen. I'm sure he is really wealthy like Jimin but that fact that he is off the grid but Jimin isn't is a little concerning." 

Jungkook sighed, "Yeah, I agree. That's a little weird. When you looked up Jimin, what did you see?" Jungkook didn't want to ask but he just wanted to make sure that he wasn't making another mistake like last time. He was growing slightly attached to the beautiful man. Hoseok chuckled but didn't tease his friend. "There was only information that we already know about him. I don't think he is a vampire. Shit, you've been the closest to him so you would know." 

Jungkook smirked as he ran a hand through his hair, relieved at the news about Jimin. "Yeah, I guess so. What you doing tonight, hyung?" There was the sound of shuffling again before Hoseok spoke. "I have some business to take care of tonight. What about you?" 

"You know, casino night for me." Hoseok laughed, "It's casino night for you almost every day of the week Kook. Hey, did you pay I.M.?" Jungkook paused for a bit. Did he want to tell Hoseok his plan? Hoseok would probably change his plans for tonight if he did and Jungkook didn't want to hinder the man from handling his business. "I'm paying him tonight. No worries, hyung. I got this." He heard another chuckle," Good, and try not to get into any more bullshit. I hate to have to come out there and air that place out and create an even bigger problem." 

Jungkook laughed. He loved his hyung. That man was always ready to set things off, if he needed to. "Hyung, thanks for letting me know about Taehyung and Jimin. I gotta go." They exchanged some last small words before hanging up and Jungkook left his apartment with a small skip in his step. He couldn't wait to get to the casino.

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Jimin and Tae pulled up to the casino. Tae tossed his keys to the valet before he and his bestie entered the building. It was packed, as expected. Jimin looked around and noticed Namjoon at the bar working. He looked up at his friend, "Hey, have you still been talking to Namjoon?" Tae made a face, "Not really. He is attractive and all but I don't see myself doing anything other than drinking from him one night." Jimin chuckled as they approached the bar.

Namjoon noticed them as he served someone from the other end of the bar. He waved and gave them a dimpled smile, "I'll be right with you." The two besties both smiled then nodded as they sat down. "Well, long time no see." They both turned around at the voice from behind them. Taehyung smirked, "Long time indeed, I.M. Making money, as usual?" Jimin just stared at the man. He was very handsome and almost looked unreal. He was a vampire for sure. Jimin could tell by his demeanor as he spoke to Tae. 

"Nice to meet you, Jimin. I'm just an old friend of Tae's. Thought I'd speak since I haven't seen him in a while." I.M. shook Jimin's hand and Jimin gave him a smile as he spoke to him. The man's eyes lingered on him a bit before he looked back at Taehyung, "Let's talk a little later, yeah?" Tae nodded and I.M. looked at Jimin one more time before smiling and walking off. 

"He definitely wants the cheeks." Tae laughed as they turned back to the bar. Jimin just rolled his eyes. "I bet he does. I'm not interested but he is handsome, though." Namjoon approached them with drinks in his hands. "On the house. This is our house special for tonight. Let me know if you like it." He placed them down but his eyes only met Tae's as he spoke. "Thank you Namjoon. I'll make sure to tip you well. Taehyung will too." Jimin said sweetly. 

Namjoon smirked then walked back to the other end of the bar. Tae nudged Jimin, making him burst into a fit of giggles, "I already told you, I can't see too much from me and him." he hissed under his breath. When Jimin calmed down from his giggles he patted his friend's back, "It's okay Taetae. I just had to tease you, at least once." Tae just gave him a look before tasting his drink.

"Hyung! You missed me?" A loud voice sounded from their right. Jimin looked over and instantly recognized the man leaning over the bar with his purple hair hanging forward with him. "I saw you a few days ago and calm down." Namjoon said with an eye roll, making his little brother laugh. Jimin notice the two get quiet for a bit as they looked at each other then Jungkook's head turned towards them. He flinched a bit in shock, but he smiled and waved.

When Tae saw Jungkook, he smirked. "Looks like it's my turn to tease." Jimin snapped his neck around at his friend, "I will kill you." He turned back around then flinched again at how close Jungkook was now to him. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." He laughed then leaned to the side to look at Tae, "Hello." he nodded.

"I hope you're hear to handle your business." Namjoon said as he placed a drink in front of Jungkook. Jungkook just nodded as he sipped his drink. "Yup, going to play some tables first, though." If looks could kill, Jungkook would be dead for sure. The younger male ignored it before standing and grabbing his drink. "Well, I'm gonna go enjoy a few table games. Feel free to join me, if you want." He smiled at the two best friends but his eyes lingered on Jimin, whose eyes were roaming his body as he stood in front of him. 

Tae nudged Jimin and the man's eyes snapped up to meet Jungkook's, "Of course. We'll run into each other through out the night, I'm sure." His voice was so slick that Jungkook felt like he was being flirted with for a second, especially after Jimin smiled at him with his eyes still on him.

Jungkook cleared his throat with a small smile before leaving the two at the bar. Maybe he shouldn't invite Jimin to join him at the tables. His mind didn't need to be a mess while he gambled. He approached a table with a familiar man sitting on one end waiting on the game to begin. They make eye contact. "I hope you're here to pay up." I.M. stared at him with the straightest face. Jungkook nodded, "Of course, but allow me to triple it to double it for your troubles." He gave his best smile but I.M. was unfazed. 

The man smirked then shook his head at the idiot standing in front of him. "For your sake, you better hope you actually do that and not lose it all." He looked up at another man that stood beside him then back at Jungkook. "Let's begin."