[✓] Terror | JAEHYUN

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JAEHYUN POV

I was rather surprised when Jungwoo was at my door at 3 in the morning. I closed the door and stepped out to talk to him with a huff. I had to go with Chaewon later on at like 8. And before that I wanted to get all the sleep i wanted.

But when i saw the male in front of me that snapped out. He looked different. His eyes were not holding the usual softness. They looked confident and fearless yet lost.

Jaehyun: Jungwoo? Something wrong?

Jungwoo: No.

His voice was stale and almost cold, sending shivers down my back. 

Jungwoo: I just wanted to ask you something.

Why was he so tense? It's not like i would say no. At least not when he looked like this.

Jungwoo: I want to train to be in the sniper team-

Jaehyun: What?

Jungwoo: I will still be with the medics whenever i can... but i want to be training to be a part of the sniper team. I will do all of it. train and take the test. But just let me do it. Please.

Some of the innocence returned as his eyes gleamed with hopefulness.

Jungwoo: I just... think it will help with my internal conflict right now.

Jaehyun: Are you sure?

He nodded.

Jungwoo: Never been more sure.

Jaehyun: Fine Jungwoo... i will speak to Renjun, he will help you out.

Jungwoo: Thank you hyung.

He smiled. It still looked painful but anything to help the younger. I pat his shoulder and watched him drag himself to his room. I then turned back to my room and walked in. I lay down on the floor and looked at Chaewon who slept peacefully on my bed. And Jungwoo's condition made me worry, for him and for her.

She looked so peaceful and it just made me think... She was kidnapped so many times before, how could she be sane after finding out how gangs work?

Being in a gang was tough enough. But for me it would be easier since i devoted my life here. But to her? What did i offer to her? A home. Here. Only if she helped us get rid of her father, and hopefully even Venom too. 

But i offered her a stay here. Here of all places. at first i thought i was stupid offering her that only because it seemed impossible. But no matter how i want it to be possible, i can't let her stay here.

And i knew it will hurt.

Maybe i should try distancing myself from her? 

Nah. The last time i said that it didn't really happen. But what if her safety depends on this? 

I looked at her closely, not realizing i was sitting up, hand reaching to caress her soft hair; i made a silent promise to myself.

I will protect her.

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The ride to her house was mostly silent. And well... i knew the way well. It was as if it was burnt into my head.

And i guess she noticed it too.

Chaewon: You remember?

I nodded as i took a familiar turn around the corner of a block. We stopped in front of a deserted looking mansion. The two of us got out and Chaewon seemed to shift uncomfortably between her feet. 

I grabbed her hand and held her palm securely, my thumb slowly caressing the back of her hand. She seemed shocked but it was visible that my intention worked.

Jaehyun: shall we go?

She nodded and i started to loosen my hold on her. That didn't happen as she only held onto my hand tighter. I let it be and walked towards the entrance. Opening the door, that was left open ever since i last took her away, i peeked in and saw nothing.

Just as i was about to step in Chaewon pulled me back.

Chaewon: Maybe this is a bad idea.

She looked around cautiously.

Jaehyun: Come on Chaewon. 

I pulled her in and the door closed. Eerie. 

But I ignored it and also ignored the feeling of pain that was coming from the strong grip on my palm. When we climbed up to the room i heard her murmuring to herself. 

I tilted my head in confusion but just lead on. On reaching her room i looked around, grimacing at the stink of blood and the absolute mess.

I looked at the girl who just looked around with big eyes and a frown.

Jaehyun: Chaewon? Chaewon!

She looked at me a little to surprised.

Jaehyun: Look for the notebook. We can go back after that.

She nodded and reluctantly left my hand. My hand itched to grab them back and i shook my head.

Cliché, Jaehyun.

I decided to just look around in silence. The room was huge. Bigger than mine back at the base. 

It would have been very aesthetically pleasing if it weren't for the case of the kidnapping. 

Chaewon: Jae! I found it!

She stood up from her place holding a small sky blue notebook. But my mind nearly imploded at the nickname. 

Very cliché, Jaehyun.

This is so stupid. She is doing the littlest of things why am feeling weak in the knees for that?

Chaewon: Jae?

Jaehyun: Um yeah. Let's go. 

I turned and heat to the door to her room that i never realized i closed. I turned the knob but it didn't turn. I pulled on it but it didn't move the tiniest. 

I turned to the girl who was having a confused frown on her face.

Chaewon: Did it get jammed? 

I nodded. Then movement near the window made me look out seeing a gun pointed at Chaewon. My eyes widened as i quickly held her and changed our positions. 

After the movement i held my breath and stared at the brunette's eyes. She looked flustered with a pink shade coloring her cheeks.

I chuckled momentarily forgetting the gun that would now be aiming at me.

Jaehyun: Chaewon?

Chaewon: Yeah?

She breathed out, our lips ghosting each other.

Jaehyun: I will protect you.

I repeated my promise, almost as if to convince myself what i was doing was right. 

Then i heard it. A loud ringing and a sharp pain on my my back as a snap sent my body weak, making me fall on Chaewon, who dropped on the ground in shock and fear.

In the little life that remained in me i watched as Chaewon screamed. But that was cut short by a man who covered her head with a cloth bag.

My vision turned blurry as i lay there, numb. And then a black cloth covered my vision. 

I tried chuckling at my next thought, but instead i coughed out blood.

Ten's gonna kill me.

And my world turned black.

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I- They are progressing faster than the other two🤧