Believe In Me (J.J.K)

20: Luke 22:44

"And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat was, as it were, great drops of blood falling down to the ground." - Luke 22:43

Never in Taemin's life did he ever envision himself doing something like this.

Well, he never envisioned making it this far in general, but to do something like this was a bolder move, and something that he'll have no return to. However, after seeing Taehyung's distress in front of Jungkook's door step, to then having the four of them with Jimin spending the night at Jungkook's apartment - Taehyung for once finally casting a genuine smile as they spoke amongst each other - Taemin knew this is something he has to do.

He has to help Taehyung out of that contract.

Jungkook made it out with luck, with Taehyung it won't be so easy.

They lost one gem, they can't afford to lose another one, especially after Taehyung's fame overshadowed Jungkook's, so they definitely wouldn't let him go so smoothly.

That's why Taemin's here, standing in front of the Oasis building - that's staring right back to him with that menacing glare from the windows.

The horrific and negative energy that plagues from this building sends nerving shivers down Taemin's spine. It's an aura so dark and so disturbing that Taemin had to take a step back - No, he can't leave now, even if he wanted to run away, he can't.

This is not how God wanted him to be, to be fearful.

He gave him a fearless soul, full of courage, and Taemin is not about to back down.

For Taehyung.

His friends.

Taemin gulps and closes his eyes, "Father in Heaven, please stay by my side as I walk along the valley of the shadows of evil. Protect my soul and don't let my heart be poisoned by this journey I must walk alone. Help me be able to help my friends so they can be free, and more for those who can't rise their voice. Even if.... I have to take it. Let my life be greater in Heaven than in Earth. Please..... Don't let me lose myself too far. In the name of your son Jesus Christ, Amen."

Fluttering his eyes open, Taemin faces the building with an anxious heart, knowing this will be a sacrifice he will have to take, but as long as his friends are safe, that's all that matters.

So, Taemin walks forward with painful steps, and approaches the building.

Everyone knows Taemin. They know who he is, and his reputation.

That's why it didn't take much effort for every head to turn to his direction the second he stepped through the doors. Goosebumps flooded his skin, anxiously breathing now to the slithering dark stares of the staff and artist as he tried to keep his head raised high, walking ahead despite of the harsh whisper and taunting that's tickle his ears.

All the way until he reached Namjoon, with Seokjin.

Seokjin.

The man who told Oasis of Taemin's plan, to which Taemin told him in secret so no one else would know - after all, he's his manager, but who knew the man was also keeping tabs on all of them in secret to report to Oasis. A few staff members of Oasis came to Taemin while he was at the studio, and took him here.

Now Taemin had no choice, he must commit all the way.

Taemin didn't look at Seokjin though, despite his betray, only at Namjoon and his empty stare. There's never been an occurrence where Taemin ever saw life behind those eyes. Either it's been sucked out of his body or he gave up a long time ago.