"I promised you, didn't I? That I would make your victory feel miserable."
Life sucks when you've got a lot of demons in your head to deal with. Add fucked law system and constant crimes all over the world to the list. And there's nothing you can do...
Jimin's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the ID Taehyung had thrust in his face. The words "Kim Taehyung. Private Investigator" stared back at him, shattering his preconceived notions and leaving him speechless. Taehyung's smirk only widened as he leaned closer to Jimin's face, his gaze unwavering. "Did you really think you're the only one who can do the undercover role well?" he taunted, his voice laced with amusement.
Jimin's mind raced as he processed Taehyung's revelation. All this time, he had been convinced that Taehyung was a criminal, an adversary to be pursued and apprehended. But now, faced with the truth, he couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief. "I. . . I don't understand," Jimin stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Taehyung's expression softened slightly, a flicker of remorse crossing his features. "I couldn't risk blowing my cover," he explained, his tone tinged with regret. "I needed you to believe I was on the wrong side, so I could gather the evidence we need to take down Jaesoo and his organization. Jaesoo. . . he shouldn't know at any costs. So, I can't afford to make any mistakes."
Jimin's heart hammered in his chest as he grappled with the implications of Taehyung's revelation. Everything he thought he knew about Taehyung had been turned upside down in an instant, leaving him feeling adrift in a sea of uncertainty.
"But. . . why me?" Jimin asked, his voice barely a whisper. "Why involve me in all of this?"
Taehyung's gaze softened as he met Jimin's eyes, his expression earnest. "Because I knew I could trust you," he replied simply. "And because I knew that together, we could make a difference." Jimin scoffed at that, "You are kidding me, right? How can you be a detective? This just doesn't make sense at all⏤ stop playing with me, Kim Taehyung!"
"I'm a detective because of you, Park Jimin." Taehyung muttered and Jimin looked at him in confusion, "What the hell do you mean?" Jimin let out in a suspicious tone and Taehyung looked at Namjoon and Yoongi, "Could you guys leave us alone for a bit?"Namjoon and Yoongi exchanged a glance before nodding in agreement. "Sure, we'll give you two some privacy," Namjoon said, his tone serious.
As they left the chamber, Taehyung turned his attention back to Jimin. "Sit down," he gestured to a nearby chair, his demeanor unusually solemn. Jimin hesitated for a moment before complying, taking a seat opposite Taehyung. "Do you remember the day we found out you betrayed us four years ago?"
