Rigged Pet | Rapline

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After dropping the groceries off at Yoongi's restaurant/apartment, they drive to Hoseok's place.

They jam out to early 2000's pop music during the ride, sipping on slushies from 7/11. Nia looks over at him, "Do you think this plan is going to work?"

"Absolutely. You already know how he gets when he feels like we're being 'ungrateful' and whatnot. He'll definitely fold." Yoongi reassures her confidently as he pulls into the apartment parking lot.

They quietly discuss the "plan" more as they take the elevator up to the penthouse.

Inside, Hoseok is seen cleaning the area a little bit by sweeping the floors and spraying disinfectant. Namjoon is lounging on the couch as he was told to not move until Hoseok was done.

Nia and Yoongi share a look before dispersing. Yoongi goes to cuddle up next to Namjoon, "Hey hot stuff."

Namjoon chuckles as he pulls him closer, "Hey pretty boy."

Nia eyes Hoseok who's too occupied with cleaning to pay attention to anything else, which annoys her. She's almost tempted to say something to him but that would go against her plan, so she just takes a deep breath.

Walking over to the island, she carelessly tosses her purse onto the surface and loudly pulls the stool out to sit on it.

Hoseok briefly looks over at her but doesn't say anything, continuing with his sweeping.

Nia casually looks around the room as she hums softly, kicking her legs back and forth innocently. "Hoseok?"

He sighs, "Yes, babe?" she checks her nails, "I want ice cream."

Hoseok furrows his brows, "Okay? Why don't you order some?"

"But I want some now. Can you take me to go get some?" she asks, still checking her nails.

"I'm a little busy right now." he denies. She kisses her teeth, "That can wait though."

Hoseok stops his movements to look at her, "You expect me to just drop everything cause you want something?"

"Yes. That's what you're supposed to do as my boyfriend." Nia quirks a brow, "So drop the broom and find your keys."

Hoseok raises both of his eyebrows in disbelief, "Oh really?"

She only hums, crossing her arms over her chest. He pokes the inside of his cheek with his tongue, slowly placing the broom against the nearest wall before approaching her.

He places both his hands on either side of her, encasing her in, staring into her eyes intensely, "You know what game you're trying to play?"

"What game? I want something and you need to give it to me." Nia cocks her head matter of factly.

Hoseok scoffs, "I don't need to do anything, Doll. But you might need to shut your pretty little mouth before you regret it."

He hasn't called her Doll in a while, and Nia didn't know how much she missed it. This also tells her that her plan is working.

"Give me ice cream, then I'll shut up." she pushes, adverting her eyes to the side, something that Hoseok hates.

He harshly grabs her jaw to turn her head back towards him, "Look at me while I'm talking to you." he clenches his jaw, "You're being a brat. Don't you agree?"

Nia doesn't answer as she stares up at him, trying her best to not cower and submit even though she so desperately wants to.

He takes his hand behind her head, grabbing a handful of her hair and tugging down harshly on it, making her head crane up uncomfortably.