Authors pov
The BTS precinct was buzzing with activity as the members bustled around, solving cases, filling out reports, and generally causing chaos. Captain Jin, known for his combination of strict discipline and moments of pure silliness, called a meeting in the briefing room.
"Alright, everyone, listen up!" Jin announced, slapping a file down on the table. "We have a new case. Someone has stolen all the dumplings from the break room fridge."
The room erupted in gasps. Hoseok, the precinct's most enthusiastic detective, looked particularly horrified. "Who would do such a thing? Those dumplings were my lunch!"
Namjoon, the precinct's clumsy yet brilliant detective, adjusted his glasses. "Don't worry, Hobi. We'll find the culprit. I already have a suspect list." He held up a piece of paper, but it was blank. "Oops, I forgot to write it down."
Yoongi, the laid-back detective who somehow always solved the hardest cases with minimal effort, leaned back in his chair. "This is clearly an inside job. We need to start interrogating everyone."
Jungkook, the rookie with incredible skills but a tendency to be over-enthusiastic, jumped up. "I'll start by interrogating Jimin. He's been acting suspiciously cheerful today."
Jimin, who was sitting right next to him, rolled his eyes. "I'm always cheerful, Kookie. Besides, I have an alibi. I was in the gym, as always."
Taehyung, the precinct's wildcard with a heart of gold, raised his hand. "What if the dumplings are still in the building? We should conduct a thorough search."
Jin nodded. "Good idea, Tae. Let's split up and search every nook and cranny of this precinct."
The team divided into pairs and set off. Hoseok and Yoongi took the first floor, checking the break room, storage closets, and even under desks. Hoseok, with his usual flair for the dramatic, narrated their search like a detective in a noir film. "We were on the hunt for the elusive dumplings, scouring the precinct like bloodhounds."
Yoongi smirked. "Hobi, you're taking this way too seriously."
Meanwhile, Namjoon and Jungkook were searching the second floor. Namjoon, trying to maintain his balance while searching high shelves, knocked over a stack of files. "Oops. I meant to do that," he muttered as Jungkook tried to stifle his laughter.
In the basement, Taehyung and Jimin were having their own adventure. Taehyung, convinced that the dumplings might be hidden in the most unlikely places, was checking inside the precinct's ancient boiler. "You never know, Jiminie. Dumplings could be anywhere."
Jimin shook his head, chuckling. "Tae, I love your optimism, but I don't think they're in the boiler."
Just as they were about to give up, Jungkook called out from the evidence room. "Guys, I think I found something!"
The team gathered around as Jungkook held up an empty dumpling box. "It was hidden behind some old case files."
Hoseok's face lit up. "We have a lead!"
Captain Jin, always ready to jump in with a plan, said, "Let's check the security footage. Maybe we can catch the dumpling thief in the act."
They huddled around the security monitor as Namjoon fast-forwarded through the footage. Finally, they saw a figure sneaking into the break room late at night. The grainy footage showed the thief opening the fridge, taking the dumplings, and then... tripping over a chair and dropping them all over the floor.
The figure stood up, revealing a sheepish-looking Yoongi. "Oops," he mumbled in the video.
The room erupted in laughter. Yoongi, watching the footage, shrugged. "What can I say? I was hungry, and I didn't want to wake anyone."
Hoseok, still chuckling, patted Yoongi on the back. "You could have just asked, man. I would have shared."
Captain Jin shook his head, smiling. "Case closed. Let's all go out for lunch—my treat."
As they headed out to their favorite dumpling restaurant, Hoseok couldn't help but think that, despite the chaos and the occasional missing lunch, he wouldn't trade his life at the BTS precinct for anything. They were more than just colleagues—they were family.
And that was the greatest case of all.
