𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒚

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Taehyung shifted slightly and let out a yawn as the early morning rays of sunlight crept in through the windows, casting a soft golden glow across the room. He slowly sat up, his muscles flexing slightly as he stretched his arms above his head.

He ran a hand through his messy hair, trying to tame the strands that were sticking out in all directions. He glanced around the room, taking in the surroundings of his bedroom, his mind gradually waking up along with his body.

He swung his legs over the side of the bed and planted his feet on the cool floor. He pushed himself up off the bed and walked over to the window, gazing out at the view beyond.

He turned away from the window and headed towards the bathroom. As he entered the room, he flicked on the light switch, illuminating the space with a soft, bright glow.

He walked over to the bathtub and turned on the water, adjusting the temperature to his liking before stripping off his clothes.

Afternoon arrived, and Taehyung found himself heading towards the basement of the villa. The others were already waiting for him, and he could hear their voices echoing softly in the dimly lit space. As he descended the stairs, the basement was revealed to him, and he saw the rest of the group gathered around a table.

He walked over to the table and joined the group, taking a seat at the head of the table as he waited for the meeting to begin.

Taehyung's P. O. V.

My eyes were blessed with the sight of my kitten standing in the middle of the table wearing white tank top with a black skirt. Her hair was open in loose locks travelling down her shoulders.

I studied her for a moment, taking in the sight of her smooth, tanned skin, the way the material of her skirt hugged her hips, and the way her legs crossed as she leaned forward.

Namjoon hyung's voice suddenly cut through my thoughts, jolting me out of my thoughts.
"V, I need your opinion on something," he said, gesturing for me to come closer.

I tore my gaze away from her and looked towards hyung, pushing aside the thoughts and walked over to him.

He presented me a complex and high-tech gadget. It was a device that looked like a small computer, with multiple buttons and a screen on the front. Hyung explained that this device was a new piece of technology, and he wanted my opinion on whether we should use it or not.

I studied the device carefully, eyeing it skeptically. "What does it do?" I asked, my eyes narrowing as I observed the small buttons and screen. "Is it some kind of tracking device?"

Her soft voice sounded in my ears like music. "It's not a tracking device," she said, her voice firm and confident. "It's a state-of-the-art surveillance device. It allows us to watch and listen in on anything within a certain radius."

I raised an eyebrow, jerking my head up at her direction with a smirk decorating the corner of my lips. “And you’re saying that this device is actually capable of doing that?”

A lady who introduced herself as Soo on our first meeting spoke up, a small smile forming on her lips. “I've tested it myself. It's able to pick up even the smallest of sounds... a single whisper, a footstep, anything.”

“How far does its radius reach?” I asked.

She thought for a moment before answering, her eyes narrowing in concentration. “Roughly five kilometres. It depends on the surroundings, really. If there's nothing to block the signal, it can even reach ten kilometres.” 

"Impressive," I conceded, my eyes flicking over to Namjoon hyung before returning to the device. "How long does it take to set up?"

She shrugged nonchalantly, a small smirk playing on her lips. "Only a few minutes. It's not difficult at all, even a newbie could figure it out."

I chuckled softly, a small smile tugging at the corners of my lips.

I crossed my arms over my chest and leaned back against the table, my body relaxed. "So who made this little toy?" I asked, my eyes fixing on it.

“Rosé and Ruby,” Soo responded, her voice nonchalant. “They both have a knack for gadgets and technology.”

Smart little kitten.

"I have a question," Jin hyung said, raising his hand like a schoolboy. "Can it record my handsome face?"

Not again.

One of the girls rolled her eyes, a scoff escaping her lips as she spoke. "Your handsome face doesn't need any extra help, hyung," she said sarcastically. "And it's a surveillance device, not a personal camera."

"Lisa!" I heard a whisper as I looked over and found Soo glaring at the girl.

Lisa it is.

Jin hyung mock pouted at Lisa's remark.

"Yah, you young girl, are getting more and more disrespectful," he said, feigning hurt.

"Don't act like you're not used to it, old man," she retorted, sticking out her tongue playfully.

"Enough, you two. Let's get back on topic."

Jimin, who was sitting quietly nearby, piped up with a suggestion. "Can it connect to our phones? That would be really useful."

Hobi hyung nodded, chiming in with his own question. "Yeah, and can it send alerts if something suspicious is picked up on the surveillance?"

Another girl stepped forward, her Australian accent filling the room as she responded. "Yes, it can connect to smartphones and send alerts. It's a fully integrated system."

She gestured towards the device on the table. "This device acts as the central hub, and the phones can link to it remotely. You'll be able to access real-time footage and receive notifications if any suspicious activity is detected."

Kookie, who had been quietly watching and listening, spoke up. "And how secure is this system? I don't want some hacker getting their hands on our information."

The girl Lisa, still standing nearby, rolled her eyes again. "Nothing's getting hacked. Ruby and Rosé built it, and they've made sure it's airtight."

Her words were met with a few eye rolls and groans from the other members, but she just smirked and crossed her arms, not really giving a fuck.