DETECTIVES [Taegyu]

𝕊𝕆𝕄𝔼𝕆ℕ𝔼 𝔽𝔸𝕄𝕀𝕃𝕀𝔸ℝ

Beomgyu's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing through Iroha's facade.

"What did you do to him, Iroha?" he demanded, his voice low and menacing.

Iroha's eyes widened, a faint tremble visible in her lips.

"I-I didn't do anything! I swear!"

Taehyun's eyes never left Iroha's face, his expression skeptical.

"We were dancing, and then he just collapsed. You were the last one with him, Iroha."

The group's tension was palpable, their suspicion and worry for Huening Kai's well-being hanging heavy in the air. Haechan's eyes darted between the scene before him and the entrance, his concern for Soojin's absence growing by the second.

Iroha's gaze fluttered around the circle, her smile faltering for a moment before she regained her composure.

"I told you, I don't know what happened! Maybe he's just exhausted?"

Beomgyu's glare intensified, his voice dripping with disbelief.

"Exhausted? You expect us to believe that?"

When Beomgyu was about to explode again Haechan interrupted him.

"I can understand your emotions but what if he really was exhausted?"

Beomgyu glared at him making him gulp.

"Ah-ah I mean we should move him to a room than keeping him in this crowded ball. " Haechan shuttered.

Beomgyu was about to protest but Taehyun placed a hand in shoulder which made this eyes move to Taehyun's face.

"Hyung, we should think about Huening now. I think we should move him from here"

Beomgyu took a deep breath trying to calm himself down and nodded at Taehyun's words.

He then looked at Soobin and Yeonjun. Soobin gave a nod as response but yeonjun was so worried about Huening to respond.

With Haechan's guidance, they carefully moved Huening Kai to a room in the palace. The music and laughter of the party grew fainter as they left the grand hall behind. Once they reached the room, the others bid farewell, leaving only Beomgyu, Taehyun, Soobin, Yeonjun, Iroha, and the unconscious Huening Kai.

As the door closed behind them, the room fell silent. Iroha's eyes darted between the boys, her gaze filled with a mix of fear and uncertainty. Beomgyu's eyes narrowed, his voice low and urgent.

"Iroha, we need to know what's going on. What happened to Huening Kai?"

Iroha's eyes fluttered, her voice barely audible. "I-I don't know... I swear."

Taehyun's eyes narrowed, his tone firm. "Don't lie to us, Iroha. We know you're hiding something."

Soobin's voice was laced with a hint of warning. "Yeah, Iroha. We're not going to play games. Tell us the truth."

Yeonjun's eyes pierced through Iroha's defenses, his gaze unyielding. "What are you afraid of, Iroha? Tell us."

"I can't "

"You have to" Beomgyu said in a deep authoritive tone.

Iroha's eyes welled up with tears, her voice cracking under the pressure. "I-I'm afraid of... of what Soojin will do if I tell you..."

The boys exchanged a knowing glance, their minds racing with possibilities. What did Soojin have to do with Huening Kai's condition?  tension was palpable, the air thick with anticipation.

"Are you going to say something or not!" Yeonjun yelled at her losing his patience.

Iroha's tears spilled over, her voice shaking.

"I-I'm so sorry... I was so scared... Soojin threatened to hurt me if I didn't do what she said..."

Beomgyu's eyes widened in shock. "What did she make you do, Iroha?"

Iroha's body trembled. "She made me... she made me help her with Huening Kai... I didn't want to, but I was so afraid..."

Taehyun's face darkened. "What did she do to him, Iroha?"

Iroha's words tumbled out in a desperate rush. "She gave him some kind of drug... I don't know what it was... But she said it would keep him under her control... And then she made me leave him there..."

Soobin's eyes flashed with anger. "That's why Huening Kai was acting so strange!"

Yeonjun's voice was becoming so angry. Ofcourse he is like a mother figure to youngest three.
"How dare she!!!"

Iroha's eyes clung to theirs, her voice barely audible. "P-please... You have to believe me... I didn't want to hurt anyone... I was so scared... I was threatened.. Soojin have my best friend with her. I was forced to do this. To save her. "

The boys exchanged a determined glance, their hearts going out to Iroha's distress. They vowed to protect her and uncover the truth behind Soojin's sinister plans.

"How are we supposed to believe you?" Soobin asked out the question which was lingering over four of their head.

"Please believe me... Ah I know all of you.. I have heard about you all from my brother Niki is my brother...he is also in your collage. You all are well known for your ability even being students right?. You can find out if I'm now lying or not. Right? Please believe me. My friend, Minju is in danger. Please help her. I'm pleading. I'm really sorry for attacking Huening kai. Please help us "

"Niki... You mean Nashamura Riki?"

"Yes yes he is my elder brother "

The boys exchanged skeptical glances, still unsure if they could fully trust Iroha. But Niki's name changed things. They knew Niki as a kind and genuine friend, and if Iroha was his sister...

Beomgyu's expression remained same. "Okay, Iroha. We'll trust you, for Niki's sake. But if you dare to betray. I swear you will regret metting us"

Iroha's eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you... thank you so much. I swear I won't backstab."

Yes!!! A double update 💙