I'm bulletproof {Taekook}

11} Secret lover

"There was an attack?"

TC's swollen and ruined face was wide in shock. It seemed like the old leader couldn't remember the attack a few days ago.

Namjoon stared back at him in terror, as he slowly understood that not all the memories had fallen back to place.

"Sir.. You don't remember the attack two days ago?"

TC seemed to trail off, as his attention was on anything but Namjoon.

"My son is missing? I have to find him, how could I-
He is gonna be the future leader soon, we already talked about this Namjoon right? But now that he's gone.."

Namjoon cleared his throat, gaining the older man's attention.
"Sir, you already made him the leader."

TC's face wrinkled up again. The man seemed so much older now, and obviously more confused. Namjoon couldn't wrap his head around it. TC used to be a very serious and strict man. All the reasons Taehyung disliked him. But now he just seemed dull and old.

Terrific, Namjoon thought.

"Really?"
The old man leaned his head back on the pillow. Thinking.

"Yes.. I think I remember."

Namjoon inched closer, curious to know more.

"But Taehyung disappeared right after the attack happened, which is why we wanted to ask you if you remember anything from that night. Do you have a face in memory? Perhaps from the one that did this to you?"

TC was staring at the wall again.

"So that's why I'm here. I'm sorry son, but I don't remember who. It all happened so fast."

He took a moment to sigh.

"I think.. No, I can't get the grip of it. My head is so blurry and empty. I'm sorry, please leave me."

Namjoon sighed, disappointed the older man couldn't help them either.
"Alright sir. Rest well. We will find him."

Before Namjoon walked away, the older man spoke again.
"How long has he been gone?"

There wasn't concern to track in his tone. It was just pure curiosity. Did he really have no heart after all? His only son was missing and he didn't care?

"Almost two days sir.."
Jimin who sat at the corner of the room suddenly spoke up. His eyes were still swollen, as if he had cried. Now his face seemed stiff, as if refraining himself from bursting into tears. His voice had been nothing but a shaky whisper after all.

Taehyung was his best friend after all. His soulmate whom he shared so many precious memories with.

"Right."
TC answered.
"Go find him."

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And with that, the gang members left the hospital, with no success of finding even a single lead that could track Taehyung's location.

Jimin who had been the most silent turned to look at the others. His face stiff in a serious manner.

"I say we attack Howling Souls."

Taehyun that was walking with them quickly turned him down.

"And I say we don't. All this could just be a coincidence. There is NOTHING that says it was Howling Souls. The man in the bar said Tae went smiling out of the place alone. He must of been caught up in something he shouldn't..  We shouldn't make war with our current biggest enemy, with both Tae gone, and TC in the hospital. It's too risky only for us to possibly be wrong."

The shorter male seemed offended, like Taehyun made too little effort in finding his best friend.

"But it's worth a try! What if he's there? And who are you to decide! You're not my leader, nor the leader's sidekick, so honestly shut up!"

Taehyun's eyes were large in panic.
"I'm sorry-"

But Namjoon interrupted him.
"Jimin.." His voice was low and calm. Knowing how troubled Jimin was.
"He's right. We can't just attack because they may be our main suspect. It's too risky at these times. And let's not forget- Howling Souls moved their territory a long time ago. We don't know where they are at the moment."

Jimin opened his mouth, as if he was going to protest again, but closed it. Turning his head away.

But Namjoon could read him very well, and came up beside him. Wrapping an arm around his shoulder. A small tear rolled down Jimin's face.

"You know, he may be tortured at the moment we are talking.."
Jimin bit his lip, as if the image of it had plagued his mind for too long.
"I don't want him to feel like we gave up."

Namjoon stared at the falling tear.
"But we won't. Please stop crying. Taehyung is strong. You out of everyone know that. He's been through worse. Mentally and physically."

"I know.."

"And don't try anything stupid Jimin. Not without us. If something has happened, perhaps things will be more clear to us after some proper thinking. Most of us are already spooked with TC's incident."

Jimin didn't say anything back, so Namjoon patted his back.

"Let's head back to the warehouse now."

The two started to walk, but only then noticed that Taehyun wasn't following.

The brown haired, slim male was scratching his neck, a little nervous looking.

"Yeah, you two go. I think I'm gonna stay at my boyfriend's.."

Taehyun's voice died out at the last word. He hadn't announced it yet, but trusted his members.

Yet the two was staring at him as if he had grown two horns.

Namjoon was the first one to speak up.
"You're.. gay? When did this happen?"

Taehyun inhaled air, closing his eyes.
"Err, some months ago? I didn't see any point telling you. I don't want him to be caught up in my gang drama anyway. I know he won't forgive me when he finds out but.. its for the best. I want him to be safe."

Namjoon nodded at last. Understanding.

"OK. That's for you to decide. You're wise Taehyun. Don't forget that. I won't get involved between you two. I just hope he doesn't rip your head off when he finds out. Or worse if he calls the police."

Taehyun smiled, chuckling almost.
"He would never do that. He's an angel.. and I'm the devil that's gonna break his heart.."

Taehyun turned to walk his way. Namjoon shouted after him.

"You're not the devil Taehyun. You just do what you think is best. You always have. Call us if you need anything."

Namjoon and Jimin stared after him as he turned to walk his way again.

"Will do.."
He muttered to himself.

Jimin pressed his lips together when the younger male was out of sight.
"Perhaps I was too rude to him. I don't feel good about myself anymore."

"I'm sure he understands."

"No, I'm terrible."

"You're not Jimin. You're just in a bad place now that Taehyung is gone. It's OK to be sad."

Jimin didn't seem convinced.

"You can apologise to him tomorrow. We need to get some rest and go over details again. Find more clues. Right?"

"Right."

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SUUUPER short chapter 😟. I'm just warming up. I got a new phone, and now I pray to God that I wish I had bigger hands. It's hard to just TYPE on this big phone. But now I can look at my old drafts of the original story, as I rewrite it here:) Good news right? I'll be more active:)

See you again!