A Decade of Lost Time and Lingering Memories
The night you shared was never meant to be more than a fleeting connection. But even as you both drifted apart, the memory of that night and the feelings you couldn't shake lingered in the corners of your...
The next day, you sat in your cabin, biting your lips, consumed by uncertainty. What should you do next? After a moment of hesitation, you picked up your phone and dialed Seungcheol.
Meanwhile, in Pledis Corporation, the atmosphere was anything but calm. In the heart of the office, the consigliere, Na Yeong-seok-known as Na pd-nim-was laying down the law. His tone was as steady as ever, but there was no mistaking the weight of his words.
"Thursday," he declared, his voice cutting through the room. "It's the only day that's right for executing this plan."
Seokmin, a little less sure, interjected. "It's not possible, pd-nim. You know the risks we've faced. We need another option."
The boys respected Na Yeong-seok deeply. He had been with them through thick and thin, remaining loyal to Pledis and Seventeen even in their darkest hours. He was their link to the vampire world-the only one they trusted who understood the delicate balance they walked between their supernaturality and their mafia ties.
Na pd-nim leaned back, his eyes narrowing as he mulled over Seokmin's request. "Aren't your partners supposed to support you in these things?" he asked, his voice tinged with frustration. "Isn't that the responsibility of a mafia wife? To stand by you, no matter the storm? They think they're untouchable, that nothing can affect you all, but-"
The room fell silent as the boys exchanged glances, a collective sigh rising among them.
Seungcheol was the first to speak. "No, pd-nim," he said quietly. "There's something you don't know. The ladies... they lost their brothers in a mission. They come from a mafia family too. So, of course, there's fear. Losing seven brothers-everyone's afraid of that kind of loss. It changes you. I don't blame them for being scared, for thinking we're humans. They don't see us as untouchable."
The realization hit the room like a wave, and everyone nodded in understanding.
Na pd-nim leaned forward, his eyes softened by sympathy. "Ah, I see now. That must have been... incredibly difficult. In that case, maybe it's best to cancel the plan for now."
Just as he finished speaking, Seungcheol's phone buzzed, interrupting the conversation. "Ah, it's Yn..." he murmured, glancing at the screen. "Excuse me for a moment."
And just like that, the air shifted, anticipation hanging thick in the room as Seungcheol answered the call.
Seungcheol's voice softened as he answered your call. "Yes, baby?"
"Where are you right now?" you asked, your voice a mix of curiosity and urgency.
"I'm at the base, why?" he replied, a hint of confusion in his tone.
You took a deep breath, deciding to act on your impulse. "I'll come to your base."
"All of a sudden?" he asked, a little surprised by your sudden decision.
"Mmhm... I wanna talk to you," you said, the words hanging in the air, heavy with meaning.
Seungcheol paused for a moment, then asked, "Should I be there then?"
You shook your head, though he couldn't see. "No... I'll come there. Just send me the address."
"Alright, love!" he responded quickly, a smile audible in his voice as he sent you the details.
You could feel the shift in the air even through the phone, your resolve firm as you prepared to go to him. __________________
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