From Reluctance to Desire: A Mafia Story [JJK]

✨BOUND BY FEAR✨

Jungkook's POV:

The moment Y/N walked out, an emptiness settled in the pit of my stomach like a heavy stone. Her absence echoed through the cabin, a haunting melody I couldn't shake off. I tried to convince myself it was just a small argument, that she would return soon, but as minutes turned into hours, the hope dimmed, replaced by a growing dread.

"Where is she?" I demanded, my voice tight with worry. Taehyung and Jimin exchanged anxious glances, the weight of the situation palpable in the air.

"We'll find her," Jimin said, his tone steady yet tinged with uncertainty. "Let's check the area. She couldn't have gone far."

We split up, searching every nook of the cabin and the surrounding woods. Each passing minute felt like an eternity, an endless loop of anxiety tightening around me. I called out her name, my voice growing hoarse and desperate, but the only reply was the whispering wind that seemed to mock my fears. The further I searched, the more dread gnawed at my insides.

What if something had happened to her? The thought twisted like a knife, and for the first time, fear gripped my heart. I'd always prided myself on being strong, but this was different. The reality that Y/N could be in danger sent a chill down my spine, freezing me in place.

"Jungkook!" Taehyung's voice broke through my spiraling thoughts. I rushed over, my pulse racing. "I found her phone."

My stomach dropped. I recognized the case immediately—it was the one I'd bought her. The realization that she had left it behind only heightened my panic.

"Why would she leave this?" I muttered, dread pooling in my chest. "She wouldn't just walk away."

"Maybe she was upset," Jimin suggested, trying to sound hopeful. "She might have needed some air."

"Or she might have been taken," I snapped, frustration boiling over. My anger was a thin veneer over the fear clawing at me. I felt a fire in my chest, a potent mix of rage at myself for not stopping her, and the dread of what could be happening to her right now.

We regrouped back at the cabin, the walls feeling like they were closing in on me. My thoughts spiraled into chaos, every scenario playing out in my head, each one more terrifying than the last. I paced restlessly, running a hand through my hair.

"What if someone got to her?" I said, panic creeping into my voice. "We need to do something!"

Taehyung stepped closer, his expression serious, grounding me momentarily. "We will find her. But we need to think clearly. We can't let fear cloud our judgment."

But I couldn't help it. I was afraid—afraid that I had pushed her away too far, that I had lost her for good. I should have listened to her, should have let her explain. The thought of her out there, alone and scared, made my chest tighten painfully.

As night fell, the shadows grew longer, deepening my despair. We retraced our steps, combing through the forest and calling her name until our voices echoed into the silence, the emptiness amplifying the fear that gripped me. Every time I thought I heard a sound, my heart would leap, only to crash back down when it was nothing.

Just when I was about to lose hope entirely, a rustle in the underbrush caught my attention. My heart raced as I turned, but it was just a small animal darting away. Frustration bubbled over inside me, and I kicked the dirt beneath my feet, feeling helpless.

"Jungkook," Taehyung said softly, his hand resting on my shoulder, grounding me. "We won't give up. We'll find her. I promise."

But those words felt empty. I couldn't shake the feeling that I had failed her. If anything happened to Y/N, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.