FACE-OFF | PJM

Chapter 36

Y/N promptly answered the door, her eyes immediately drawn to the bloodied palm of Jimin's hand. Concern laced her voice as she inquired, "What happened to your palm?"

Jimin offered a reassuring smile, attempting to downplay the severity of his injury, "It's nothing."

Y/N, however, wasn't convinced. She swiftly delegated one of Jimin's bodyguards to fetch some ointment for treating the wound, then guided Jimin inside the house. Once they were indoors, she took charge, carefully cleaning the wound on his palm.

The injury was more substantial than it initially appeared, with the wound revealing underlying layers of flesh.

Taehyung trailed behind them, his eyes fixed on Krystal, who was seated on the sofa. He pressed his lips together, an unspoken turmoil churning within him. He wrestled with his emotions but kept his words to himself.

Krystal, her eyes swollen and red from crying, observed Taehyung for a moment. Then, in an unexpected turn of events, she abruptly stood up and moved closer to him, her hand connecting with a resounding slap on his face.

Jimin and Y/N exchanged surprised glances.

Krystal stood her ground in front of Taehyung, her emotions raw and palpable. She clutched his collar and locked eyes with him, her voice quivering with anger and hurt, "You promised me not to look for him."

Taehyung remained silent, his inner turmoil intensifying. He had indeed made that promise, but he couldn't bear to see Krystal suffer any longer. In his mind, eliminating Taemin was the path to restoring peace in Krystal's life.

Krystal's grip on his collar tightened as she continued to stare into his eyes, her voice demanding an explanation, "Speak! Why won't you say anything?"

Taehyung finally broke his silence, his voice heavy with the weight of his emotions, "What do you expect me to say?"

Krystal's anger simmered as she confronted Taehyung, her voice laced with frustration, "You said that you will not act carelessly, you will not try to find him!"

Taehyung remained silent, his inner turmoil evident.

Krystal's glare bore into him, her eyes demanding an answer, "So are you still planning to find him? Can you stop being so careless?"

Taehyung, struggling to articulate his feelings, retorted, "I don't think that is careless!"

The intensity of the situation escalated as Krystal raised her voice, her words carrying a warning, "Kim Taehyung!" She yelled, "Have you ever thought that after you kill Taemin, what will happen to me? Do you want me to carry guilt toward you forever?"

Taehyung was taken aback by the gravity of Krystal's words. He stammered, "Krystal..."

Krystal wiped away her tears, her resolve unwavering. She released her grip on his collar and stated firmly, "If you act recklessly one more time, then it's over between us."

Taehyung felt a chill run down his spine at the ultimatum. After a prolonged silence, he finally managed to utter a sincere apology, "Sorry, I will not do it again."

Krystal offered no further words, her emotions still raw and unsettled.

After skillfully treating Jimin's wound, Y/N cast a warm smile at him. Taehyung's promise to refrain from acting recklessly had brought a sense of relief to them.

In reality, Jimin empathized with Taehyung's frame of mind, as he had experienced a similar surge of emotions when he believed Taemin had assaulted Y/N and upon discovering the compromising photos. He, too, had harbored the desire to confront and potentially harm Taemin.

Had Y/N not intervened at that critical moment, Jimin was convinced he would have already taken drastic measures. The thought of allowing harm to come to his loved one was simply inconceivable.

Like Jimin, Taehyung wasn't known for his emotional outbursts, but the ordeal Krystal had endured was pushing him to the brink. It was a testament to the depth of his feelings for her that he had contemplated such extreme actions.

If Jimin had arrived too late, it was entirely possible that a tragic outcome would have been unavoidable.

Y/N rose from the sofa and announced, "Krystal, Taehyung, we're heading home now. Joonie is alone at home. I'm afraid he'll wake up. Taehyungie, please heed Krystal's words and refrain from seeking Taemin again."

Taehyung nodded in agreement.

As they prepared to leave, Jimin instructed one of his bodyguards to keep a close eye on Taehyung's actions and to report any developments to him. Given Jimin's injured palm, Y/N took the wheel and drove them home, emphasizing, "Taehyung must not try to locate Taemin again."

"It's hard to say," Jimin replied with a thoughtful expression. "If Taehyung acts irrationally, he might attempt to find Taemin again."

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A/N: The story will take turn soon. Be ready!

I will add a bonus chapter soon for y'all (I think I'm addicted), make sure you're comfortable reading smut and make sure you're old enough to read it.

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