The Mission || Minsung

Twenty One

"Um, Jisung... Are you sure about this?" Minho asked uncertainly, feeling slightly weird about not being able to see the younger for a week.

He knew he had asked Jisung to let him go back to the club himself a while back, but that was when things were different.

He did not plan on going back anymore, even though guilt of both lying to Jisung and not getting his father's revenge were killing him at the same time.

"Of course, Minho. I'm sure you miss your friends." Jisung said, giving his hand a reassuring squeeze as they sat in the backseat of the car while Changbin drove them to JJ's.

"Calm down, lovebirds. It's just a week." Changbin chuckled, rolling his eyes. The two blushed at the name, Jisung growing defensive as he scolded Changbin instead.

"A week is a long time!" Jisung complained. "I'm worried about him."

"Okay, drama queen." Changbin teased, making Minho laugh as well.

However, they arrived before they realised. As Changbin parked the car, he stayed inside as he let the two have their moment outside.

Minho grew uneasy as Jisung held his face, knowing well that he was being watched my his people.

"I'll miss you, Min." Jisung mumbled, slightly pecking his lips. Minho's heart fluttered at the nickname, but he held back his emotions.

"I'll miss you too," He whispered, closing his eyes as Jisung leaned in again but for a deeper kiss this time.

"Take care, alright?" Jisung said, slightly pulling away when a familiar man approached them.

"Minho!" Sunoo said brightly, enveloping the man in question in a hug. "Let me carry your bags inside. And thank you, Mr Han, for bringing him back. I terribly missed him!"

"Of course, don't mention it." Jisung said with a smile. "Take care of him, alright?"

"Rest assured, he's safe with us." Sunoo said, a hint of amusement on his face as he watched the way Jisung looked at Minho.

"Bye, Minho. I'll see you in a week." Jisung said as a final goodbye as he sat in the car.

"Bye Jisung!" Minho waved, his heart sinking a little as he watched Jisung going further away from him.

"Damn, Minho. You have the man wrapped around your finger." Sunoo said in amusement, guiding the older inside as he told a servant to carry his bags.

Minho chuckled, slightly uncomfortable, but he didn't show.

"Come on, a lot of people have been awaiting your arrival." Said Sunoo, guiding him towards the elevator as they moved up to the sixth floor.

They walked until they reached the end of a hallway, with only one door in sight. A guard stood outside the door, and nodded at Minho as he recognised him.

With a nod back to the man, the two entered the room, Minho being immediately pulled in a tight hug the moment he stepped his feet in the room.

"You idiot, do you have any idea how much I missed you?" Seonmi cried on his shoulder.

Minho let out a chuckle. "Come on, crybaby. I told you I'd be back." He said, rubbing the girl's back comfortingly.

"I was still worried sick." She scolded.

As she pulled away from the hug, Hyunjin approached him.

"Long at last, best friend." He said, enveloping him in a hug as well.

"How've you been, Hyunjin?" Minho asked as he looked at his best friend, who looked like he cried as well. But knowing how much Hyunjin hated being 'weak', he didn't question it.

"Just the usual, man." Hyunjin chuckled. "You really got all of us worried. Let's get you to the base now, Mr Jang wants to see you."

With a nod, the three moved towards the back door, and got in the van that was already there.

Minho felt an uncomfortable feeling build in his stomach as they drove towards his mentor.

"Just to let you know, it's not gonna be pleasant." Hyunjin mumbled as they walked out of the van upon reaching.

"Wait, why?" Minho asked, the pit in his stomach increasing.

"You'll see," Hyunjin said, taking him towards the leader's office.

He knocked, soon hearing a 'come in' from the other side.

"Ah, Minho. Finally at last." Seonjae said, getting up to greet the viper. "Hyunjin, wait outside until I talk to him."

Without even questioning, knowing he couldn't do anything for what was about to come.

As Hyunjin stepped out, Seonjae motioned Minho to sit on the chair in front of him.

"So... Minho. It's been over two months already, huh?" Seonjae chuckled.

"I suppose," Minho replied, feeling nervous for some reason.

"Two months and just a file of data we already had. Too less for someone as capable as you, don't you think?" Seonjae said, his voice sharp.

"They leave me with no choice but wait for the right opportunity-"

"I didn't send you there to obey them, Minho. You don't have to maintain their trust." Seonjae interrupted him, his voice calm. "Grab an opportunity, and get over with the mission."

"Mr Jang, it's simply not-"

"Don't make excuses to me, boy." Seonjae interrupted him, making Minho shut up instantly. "You've missed a large number of opportunities, from Han's birthday party to being alone at his home multiple times."

Minho grew silent as he stared at his hands on his lap.

"Is it that you didn't get the chance... Or did you perhaps miss it on purpose?" Seonjae said, making Minho's eyes widen.

He couldn't have found out...

"No, Mr Jang. I have no reason to soften up to them." Minho said firmly. "I apologise for not doing my work properly. I promise to do better next time."

"Next time, huh?" Seonjae chuckled. "I was considering not sending you there anymore, considering your work."

Minho felt his entire world collapse as he heard those words. His heart dropped as he helplessly thought of some way, barely concealing his emotions.

Control, Minho.

"...But if you truly commit to being successful this time, I'll consider sending you back."

"Boss, just give me a little more time. I'll succeed this mission. I won't let you down, you have my word." Said Minho, trying to sound as genuine as possible.

As much as he hated it, that was the only way for him to stay next to Jisung.

He had to plan something soon.

But if only, things were that easy.

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