Criminal

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THIRTY: ANOTHER LOCATION

SOUJIN POV

"Jungkook?" I said, and Jungkook rubbed the back of his neck as he looked at my eyes.

"I felt like I couldn't sleep with Yeonjun. The others snore so I can't sleep there too. But it's alright if you're not comfortable. I can sleep in the living room," Jungkook said and I sighed as I looked around.

"I don't want you freezing in the living room. The couch isn't really a good place to sleep in," I said as I looked at the reclining chair next to me. Those ones that looked like VIP movie chairs.

"You can spend the night here. I don't mind at all," I said and Jungkook nodded before going to the farthest place from me.

"It's just that.... I didn't really like the guy. I don't know, but I couldn't sleep with him around," he said as he placed his pillow there.

"Jungkook... can I ask a question?" I asked and Jungkook hummed in approval.

"Why would you want me to be your attorney? What makes you think that I can solve your case?" I sighed, and Jungkook sat down before looking at me.

"I don't know. There's something about you, that I can't read. I usually know what people can do, if they're bad and good from their gestures and tones, but you.... you're unreadable, you're not a bad person that I can keep my guard up 24/7," he replied.

"But... I'm a rookie. I never really handles any dispute cases, this is my first official one. I'm pretty anxious a lot," I replied.

"Who knows.... I don't want to disappoint you, also because of the people around me. I want to become stronger, and better. But sometimes, I don't know which direction I'm going, or what kind of future awaits me," I replied and Jungkook tilted his head.

"I think you're doing great," Jungkook blurted out before looking down.

"To become stronger and better is just something that happens overtime. What's better is taking care of yourself. I know you're working hard, so don't look down on yourself," Jungkook said.

"Really? Because to be honest, I'm scared. I'm scared of SAN. He's the biggest CEO in South Korea and I'm just a rookie attorney, I don't know how to bring this to light," I said, and Jungkook smiled.

"You know what's great about you?" He replied, and I stared at him as he fiddled with his hands.

"You don't know it. But you're strong, logical, and... you always try help others and put them above you. Even in life-death situations, you're still thinking about others. You're selfless... and you're smart, and I bet you study hard back when you're a student. So don't feel discouraged. You've come a long way and we're here now," Jungkook ranted off, and I felt something bubble in my stomach before looking away, the air feeling a bit hot.

JUNGKOOK POV

Oh no.

Why did you say that, you stupid, piece of shit.

Taehyung was right when he said I was a dumbass.

I bit my lip as I looked up quickly, and her cheeks were red, she stayed silent and I looked away from her before clearing my throat, blood rushing to my ears.

"I-I mean. That's why you're so great because you're a brave attorney, and all attorneys need to be brave, right? I-I should uh... like to clarify that, or do you want me to leave?" I said rapidly and Soujin shook her head.

"Thank you. I'm actually... quite flattered. It makes me more motivated to clear your case, Jungkook. You're nothing like what the press describes," she said and I tilted my head in curiosity.