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020

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

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The mansion's gate swung open as a black, sleek car entered. Jisoo stepped out, while Taehyung came out of the driver's seat and helped Jennie by holding her hand.

As they got out, the butler brought a wheelchair, and Taehyung helped Jennie sit in it.

Jennie winced slightly as she settled into the wheelchair. The pain from the surgery made every movement tender. She looked up at Taehyung, who stood next to her.

"I hate being treated like an invalid," she whispered bitterly.

Taehyung chuckled, gently pushing the wheelchair forward into the mansion. "Well, princess, you're not exactly in the best condition to stroll around like a diva right now," he teased, a smirk playing on his lips.

She huffed in response, rolling her eyes. "Yeah, rub it in, why don't you," she muttered. She was used to being independent and self-sufficient.

Relying on others wasn't something she enjoyed. She glanced at Jisoo, who was walking beside them.

"Can't I just walk with a cane or something?" She complained.

Jisoo chuckled and shook her head. "Nope. Doctor's orders. No walking whatsoever. You're going to be in that wheelchair for a while, whether you like it or not."

"Besides," Taehyung stopped the wheelchair leaning in to whisper in her ear. "My arms are always here if you don't want the wheelchair."

Jennie's face instantly flushed a bright red at his words. She knew he was only messing with her, but the image of him effortlessly picking her up in his arms was doing things to her heart.

She quickly looked away, trying to compose herself. "No, no, no. The wheelchair is fine. I'm fine with the wheelchair. Perfectly fine," she stuttered, her voice betraying her flustered state.

Taehyung chuckled, knowing he had managed to fluster her. He loved to tease her like this, to rile her up and see her reaction.

"Um.. I... uh... I want to go to the washroom." Jennie said nervously as Taehyung just chuckled and nodded in response.

He once again took hold of her wheelchair and wheeled it to the washroom. Stopping at the door, Jennie looked at him nervously as a blush rose to her cheeks. "How can I go in with you?" She muttered nervously, her voice barely audible as she struggled to find the right words.

This didn't go unnoticed by Taehyung, who himself was in a similar situation. "Uh... We can go inside- I mean, I...I promise n-not to see a-anything," Taehyung stammered, his words coming out in a jumbled rush. Jennie glanced away, her face flushed with embarrassment, trying to hide her nervous state.

As he gently lifted Jennie in a bridal-style, being careful not to hurt her, Taehyung led her into the washroom. Once inside, Taehyung helped Jennie in sitting on the toilet seat and closed his eyes, turning around while still extending his hand to help her maintain her balance.

After she finished, she whispered, "I'm done," which Taehyung found really cute. He once again helped her stand up and carried her to the sink to wash her hands. As they reached the sink, he stood right behind her, his chest touching her back. They both looked at each other in the mirror, completely lost in the moment. Just by looking at the way they stood close to each other, anyone could tell they were a couple. The water continued to flow, creating a soothing melody as they couldn't take their eyes off each other lost in the moment.

After a few moments of exchanging intense gazes, they both finally looked away, trying to hide the blush on their cheeks Although they both failed miserably. Taehyung once again lifted her up, gently drying her hands with a towel hanging beside the mirror. He then laid her down on the bed and said, "I'll bring you lunch, just wait a few seconds."

Jennie nodded, still feeling the warmth of his touch seeping through her skin. She watched as he left the room, the door closing softly behind him.

After a while, the door opened, and Taehyung entered the room again, holding a tray with food. He placed it on the bedside table and sat down on the edge of the bed, his eyes fixed on her.

Without a word, Taehyung gently lifted her into a sitting position, placing a pillow behind her back to provide support. He then picked up a spoon and began feeding her.

•••

As Jimin sat in his office, buried in files, he heard a knock on the door. He glanced up and said, "Come in," in his usual tone. Rosé entered the room, her expression filled with curiosity as she wondered why she had been called.

"You called me, Jimin-shi?" Rosé asked with a hint of confusion as soon as she entered, causing Jimin to chuckle at her curiosity. "Come on, take a seat and catch your breath," Jimin said, gesturing towards the chair in front of him. Rosé nodded and settled into the seat.

"So?... um... can I ask now?" Rosé said awkwardly, glancing around the office interior.

"Well, the thing is, I've planned your first mission," Jimin informed her, causing Rosé's expression to shift from awkwardness to surprise. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

"Are you serious?" Rosé exclaimed, jumping up from her seat and unintentionally causing Jimin to fall from his chair, as usual.

"You're not cool with that?" Jimin asked, noticing the wide-eyed look on her face.

"Cool? My ass, I feel like the luckiest person ever, Jimin-shi!" Rosé exclaimed, bursting with joy as she jumped up and rushed over to Jimin, wrapping her arms around him tightly as she would squeeze him to death right now.

"You wanna choke me or something?" Jimin struggled to speak as Rosé loosened her grip, and let out an awkward chuckle in response.

Adjusting herself once again, Rosé asked, "What's the mission about?"

Turning around and facing the glass window of the office Jimin confidently said, "The mission is to retrieve the legendary Diamond of Destiny from the Nocturne Noir Wine Bar of Mr.Shadow."

Rosé's jaw dropped as she absorbed the information. The Diamond of Destiny? Nocturne Noir Wine Bar? Mr.Shadow? Her adrenaline surged as the words sank in.

"Are you serious? The legendary Diamond of Destiny? I thought it was just a myth," she exclaimed in disbelief.

Jimin turned around, a sly smile playing on his lips. "It's real hidden beneath the underground floor of the Nocturne Noir Wine Bar, the one owned by Mr.Shadow."

"Since it's your first mission, I'll be right there by your side," Rosé nodded with a smile, her eyes twinkling with excitement.