Shades of Red

Prologue + Chapter ONE

A/N: This story is gifted to Lanea, MCC981, C. & J. Thank you for all your support throughout this writing journey and for your inspiration.

Prologue

7 years ago

Jungkook was looking outside the window at the passing lights, which was a big mistake. He moaned slightly, closing his lids to black out the world and the feeling of motion. Soon after, Yoongi gave him a soft slap on his thigh.
„Stop, you are not making it any better for me," he complained.
„Like it's my fault," Jungkook replied, resting his head back and breathing deeply.

„You okay back there?" sounds Senior Inspector Taejin's voice. „We are almost there."
„This is all Jimin's fault," Yoongi accuses.
„My fault?" the Inspector in question pipes up. „You two ate my lunch the other day, this is your punishment to sit in the back."

„He made me do it," Jungkook complains and earns a harder slap. „I'm just following my superiors orders."
„Your superior's... my ass," Yoongi chides. „You don't give a damn what I say."
„I do! I'm too new to give an attitude."

„That's right," Taejin interjects the bickering. „Inspector Jeon is here to watch and learn after his training is completed. He shadows you and Park. It's your duty to teach him in the field."
„That's what we do," Jimin replies. „First thing, never eat other peoples lunch. Especially when there is a name on it."
„True," Taejin agrees. „You hear that, Jeon. That's how you piss people off. Never do that again."

„Noted, Sir," Jungkook replies and gets another slap.
„What was that for, Min?"
„Just because."

„We are almost here," Jimin interjects before another round of bickering starts. „Inspector Yi and Song are already in place. The second team just arrived," he informs them.
„How come you are not on the street," Yoongi asks Jimin.
„Because I didn't eat someone else's lunch," his partner replies. „You are the call-boy."
„That's the fourth night now," he complains.

„Let's be honest, he dresses like an ahjussi," Jungkook interjects and feels a hard punch on his thigh. „Sir, Min mistreats me," he adds.

„Oh god! Min! Jeon! Be quiet," the Senior Inspector grumbles. „You are like my kids in the backseat."

„Are we there yet?" Jungkook and Yoongi suddenly say in unison and the Senior laughs.
„You are the worst, but let's focus now."

„YES SIR!" sounds in the car.
„It's important we get the perp. He killed four women so far and the analysts said he would strike again, soon. He is on a bi-weekly schedule, it seems."
„Are we sure all the victims were prostitutes, walking in this part of the city?" Jungkook inquires.
„Yes, Jeon. It's his hunting ground it seems. Our informants tell us the women are concerned. They knew the victims. Park will coordinate with team two and we will walk the streets."

„Isn't Jeon the perfect call-boy type," Yoongi asks.
„You know that I arrested people the last few nights, right?" Jungkook replies.
„Sure," Min agrees. „But you dress to impress."
„It's a white shirt and jeans."
„It's body fitting and ripped jeans," Jimin supplies.

„Gosh be quiet! We are here."
„YES SIR!"
Taejin parks the car and gets out. The others follow and they stand in a circle.

The nausea subsides with the air and the sounds of the city, making him alert and focused.

„Your in-ears?" Taejin asks, looking at each of them.
„WORKING!"
„Good, like the last nights. Observe Inspectors Yi and Song. Interfere when they need you."
„YES SIR!"
„Park, coordinate with team two."
„Yes sir."
„Min and Jeon, get in position."
„YES SIR!"