In the dark

25

Over the weekend, everything was soundless. If BTS was at dance practice, they would sing, rap, and dance their songs. But the songs would end, and their faces would drop. If they weren't at practice, everyone would go their separate ways. No one knew what to make of the situation between Yoongi and Peri. Those who had not met Peri were trying to fill in the gaps. However, Yoongi would go off into a tirade whenever her name was brought up. 

On Monday, Jin slipped into Namjoon's studio to speak to him privately. He hadn't spoken to Yoongi in days, and Peri was unavailable. He was reaching his limits and was ready to do something about it. 

"This has gone on long enough!" Jin hissed.

"I agree with you on that," Namjoon stated.

"I have never seen Yoongi this angry for this long."

"He was scared. We all were," Namjoon claimed.

"Are you taking his side on this?!" Jin barked. 

"No, I am not taking his side. I am just telling you the facts. He was scared. I know Peri can do things, but I didn't think she could make a whole person disappear."

"Do you think she would have hurt him?"

"No," Namjoon says firmly. "Peri was scared. I saw it in her eyes before she touched Tae. She was scared and worried. She wouldn't hurt someone if she were feeling that way."

"What do we do then?"

"Family meeting. Get those two to talk. I know the others have questions. They saw what we saw. They need to be told what is going on."

"Peri isn't picking up her phone when I call her. Has she talked to you?"

"No, she's not picking up for me either."

"I have half a mind to go over to that apartment, grab her by the collar of her shirt, and drag her out of there! Just like when the younger ones are acting up!" 

Namjoon laughed. It never matters how serious the conversation is; Jin will always find a way to make everyone laugh. "You go and do that. I think having a face-to-face talk with her will be good. I'll text everyone else. We can meet up later and work this all out."

Fifteen minutes later and one quick drive later, Jin arrived at the apartment. The place appeared empty. Jin wasn't to find the apartment in that condition. Peri was always quiet as a mouse and kept the place spotless. "Peri?!" he called out, but no answer was said back. Jin walked back to the main bedroom. She might be napping or taking one of her hours-long baths.

Jin knocked on the door to make his presence known. "Peri?" he called again. Still no answer. He crept open the door and poked his head through. "Peri, are you in here?" he said. 'Please do not be naked' is what he thought. Jin opened the door and walked in. He walked through the closet and into the bathroom. Peri wasn't there.

Jin crossed to the other side of the apartment after he left the main bedroom. "Peri! Can you answer me, please?!" He checked the additional bedrooms and bathrooms. Nothing. Jin walked back into the main rooms of the house. The computer box on the counter caught his attention. "I thought we threw this out," he whispered to himself. He went to the counter, and as he reached for the box, Peri's phone could be seen next to the box.

"Shit," he seethed. Jin lifted the top of the computer box to check his hunch. "Double shit." He pulled out his phone and made a call.

"Hello?"

"She's not here. I'm at the apartment, and I have looked everywhere. That's not the worst part. Her phone and her computer are here. That's why she is not answering her phone. Namjoon, she is gone!" Jin blurted out.