The Bangtan Wall

TROUBLE

After dinner, Jackson takes Sora and RM aside. "I need to talk with you two later. We may still have trouble."

"If there's trouble, we'd rather talk about it now," Namjoon says for him and Sora. Sora nods in agreement with Namjoon.

Seeing the deep concern on their faces, the others worry as they watch them talking earnestly with Jackson.

Jackson tells them, "I received some intel, but I think it can wait. Lorrie and Jimin have waited long enough, let's make the rest of this night about them."

He pats Namjoon on the shoulder and kisses Sora's cheek. He hopes that what he discovered can wait at least another day. They smile in return.

"What do you think that's all about?" asks Jungkook as he shifts, trying to find a more comfortable position for his bandaged arm.

Jin returned with three ice packs—one for his hand and two for Kook. He replies, "I don't know. I'm sure they will inform us if it's urgent."

He sits beside Jungkook and hands him two ice packs, saying, "Here you go, maknae, one for your face and one for your arm."

"Ugh, it's too hard to hold them on both." He says in slight pain.

Jin sighs, "Scoot over, Koo."

Jungkook does as he is told, and Jin places the ice pack on his jaw for him and rests his sore knuckles against it. Jin keeps the ice pack in place while Jungkook holds the other on his arm.

Jimin walked you out onto the balcony and slid the door closed. You lean on the railing, looking up into the starry night sky. He pulls you close to him in a back hug, softly kisses the side of your neck, and says. "I love you, Lorrie."

"I love you too, Jimin. Are you happy about the baby?" you ask.

He kisses you again and says joyfully, "I am so amazed that my child grows inside the woman I love."

His phone buzzes in his coat pocket, and he lets go of you to take it out and turn it off. He sees a text, "If you want to see the birth of your unborn child, meet me at the main entrance to Maeheon Forest Park in 30 minutes."

He curses under his breath, and a picture of you and him standing on the balcony pops up on his screen. His head jerks up as he looks around and notices a drone flying off into the distance. 'What the hell!?'

You sense Jimin's tension increasing. You turn from watching the stars and ask him, "What is it, baby? What's wrong?"

He smiles tenderly at you and softly kisses you, pulling you close. His kisses make you forget everything but him. A few minutes later, he pulled away and gently caressed your cheek.

"I left something in the car. I'll be right back." He kisses you briefly, then goes back inside.

"But Jimin . . ." you step to follow, and he is already lost in the crowd.

You go in and pull the sliding door closed. Tae and J Hope see you. Hurry over, smiling, each taking you in a hug.

"Congratulations, Lorrie. When is the baby due?" asks Taehyung. At any other time, Tae's beautiful boxy smile would lighten your heart, but you are trying to find Jimin in the crowd.

J Hope hugs you again, leans away, takes hold of your hands, and asks, "Yes, when is the baby due? I'm so excited. I can't wait to see what a beautiful baby it will be with you and Jimin as the parents. There are some beautiful genes there." He smiles, and between them, a smile makes its way to your face.

You answer, "Our baby is due in about five months."

They go over to the couch and sit with you, talking about the baby and ideas for designing the nursery. Taehyung and J Hope start playfully bickering over the nursery's theme, but you are only half listening. You keep glancing around the room, waiting for Jimin to return.

Jin joins you on the couch, confused, and asks, "Where was Jimin going in such a hurry? Are you having food cravings already?"

You slightly cringe at his windshield wiper laugh. You realize it has been a while since Jimin left for the car.

You start looking around, trying to spot him, and reply to Jin, "He said he was going to get something out of the car. I figured it was his phone charger."

Tae says, "I can see him rushing to get that." He pulls out his phone, checks its battery life, and puts it back in his pocket.

Several of Jackson's staff is handing out champagne-filled flutes. Holding up his Champagne flute, he says, "Everyone, can I have your attention."

Everyone quiets down and turns to face him. "I wanted to propose a toast before we were rudely interrupted earlier this evening. Now, it's my honor to do so here. I propose a toast to Lorrie and Jimin in congratulations on their marriage and the engagement of Sora and RM."

Everyone cheers happily as he calls, "Lorrie, Jimin, will you come up, please?" He smiles lovingly at you and waves you to his side. Then, he calls for RM and Sora.

He is looking around, wondering. He asks, "Jimin?" Others in the room are looking around as well.

You reach Jackson's side and start to tug at his sleeve to let him know Jimin went down to the car. Before you can say anything, you hear Sora's loud gasp, and Rm cruse, "Damn it to hell!"

Sora turns away from RM's phone, looking pale and shocked. You see fear in her eyes. 

Jackson places a comforting hand on her shoulder and asks, "What is it? What's wrong?!"

Namjoon holds her in his arms but still has his phone out. He tries to hide the phone, but it's too late—you have seen it.

You snatch his phone from his hand. It was a picture of Jimin tied up and lying on a concrete floor, his face bleeding. You faint, and Jackson catches you, lifting you into his arms.

"RM . . ." he gestures to guests staring in shock and whispering, then carries you to his bedroom. Sora follows behind to stay with you.

In a commanding voice, RM announces, "Everyone, the ladies have taken ill. Thank you for coming tonight and please be safe while heading home." They all know it is time to leave.

Taehyung, J Hope, Jin, and Jungkook gather around as Jackson's staff shows everyone else out. Yoongi comes down the hall from the bathroom, tucking in the end of his belt through the loop on his pants.

He looked up in surprise, wondering why the party was over so soon. 'Was it that bad? I sprayed the air freshener.'

He watches people quickly leave, some politely shoved out the door as they crane their necks, looking back. Walking over to Taehyung and the others, he asks, "What's going on?"