HATE TO LOVE YOU || TAEKOOK || JIKOOK || MAFIA AU

[𝓢𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮]¹⁵

"I had no idea you were on this mission too." Tae remarked, swinging his legs back and forth on the bed, while Jimin sat silently on the sofa.

"Did I say something wrong, Chimmy?" Tae asked, leaping off the bed to sit beside Jimin, who was only staring in space without a word.

"No, you didn't," Jimin murmured softly with a faint smile.

"I'm sorry, Tae. I do want to hear about your day at college. But I'm just not feeling well right now. I'm sorry..."

"Why're you saying like that, of course we can talk about me another time, I know you want to know about my day too and I also know when you're given some stressfull task, it doesn't feel good until you hit it, I totally understand you." He said trying to cheer the older up but only if he knew why jimin wasn't as enthusiastic as he usually sounded with him.

Yet Jimin's beautiful giggle broke through the tension when Tae playfully pinched his nose.

"But I'm angry with hyung for taking you there again where it's traumatizing for you, he shouldn't have--"

"Tae, can you help me pick an outfit? Like you did last time?" Jimin interrupted, not wanting to dwell on that . He smiled, and Tae nodded eagerly, ready to assist.

Then Tae launched into a full wardrobe raid, making Jimin laugh as he turned himself into a fashion designer. His voice changed and so as his body language.

Tae was indeed a kaleidoscope of personalities, effortlessly shifting to match anyone's mood. His infectious energy could lift anyone's mood. He was the change that everyone would love in their life. He was indeed vibrant soul full of life.

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As night began to drap its shadow over the grandeur of Jeon's mansion, the cars wound their way toward their destination. Their first stop was Jeon's den, where the gang needed to be briefed on the changes in plan. They still had two hours before the main event.

Jimin, unfamiliar with this mysterious kind of place until now, remained silent. Taehyung had been saying right, the den was nestled deep in the forest, a place where standing alone felt distinctly unsafe.

Hoseok was driving, with Jungkook in the passenger seat and Jimin in the back. Jimin avoided any eye contact with Jungkook, being aware that Jungkook wanted to talk. However, Jimin didn't want to distract him at such a critical time, when they needed to be vigilant.

Determined not to fall for Jungkook's secret glances through the rearview mirror, Jimin kept his eyes glued to the window, at the scenery passing by.

Upon reaching the den, they were led to the control room, where they gathered around a massive round table. And Hoseok was about to begin his explanation.

The gang members were surely surprised to see jimin being part of their mission.

Never once before this night Jungkook ever trusted upon a person for their mission only because he was capable of seducing.

Jeon never played such tricks with enemies, he was a front warrior, that's why he despised the Backnstabbers, yet didn't know how this idea came to hoseok.

First, the boys were mesmerized by Jimin's stunning beauty, finding it hard to comprehend how someone could be so captivating. No wonder that their boss was interested in him.

Second, they were astonished by the idea of someone as gentle and fragile-looking as Jimin being could lead such an important mission.

Yes they were doubting him and at the same time they were staring at him.