Arranged marriage

Chapter 9

The cool night air rushed past Y/N as she sprinted through the forest, her heart pounding like a war drum in her chest. Every sound, every crack of a branch, felt like a threat chasing her deeper into the unknown. Jungkook's desperate command echoed in her mind, and she struggled against the pull of fear threatening to paralyze her.

Run!

The primal instinct to survive urged her forward, but her thoughts remained tethered to Jungkook. What if he was injured? What if she lost him for good?

Y/N's breath came in ragged gasps, her legs pumping harder, faster, as she pushed herself through the thick underbrush. She darted past towering trees, their gnarled branches clawing at her, as if trying to pull her back into the shadows. The moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the forest, illuminating her path just enough to keep her moving.

Suddenly, she stumbled, tripping over a hidden root, and fell to the ground, her palms scraping against the rough earth. Pain shot through her wrist as she pushed herself back up, glancing behind her to see if anyone had followed.

"Please, Jungkook, be okay," she whispered into the night, her voice trembling with desperation.

As she regained her footing, a flicker of movement caught her eye. A shadow flickered among the trees, and Y/N froze, her heart racing as she squinted into the darkness. Was it Jungkook? Or one of the attackers?

"Y/N!" a familiar voice called, and her heart soared for a brief moment. It was Jin. He emerged from the shadows, his face pale and eyes wide with worry. "Thank God I found you!"

"Where's Jungkook?" Y/N asked, breathless and frantic, the fear in her chest blossoming again. "Is he alright? We have to go back!"

"No!" Jin shook his head, grabbing her shoulders firmly. "We can't go back. We need to keep moving. He'll find us."

Tears pricked at the corners of Y/N's eyes, frustration boiling over. "How can you say that? He's in danger! We can't just leave him!"

"Do you think he would want us to risk our lives for him?" Jin countered, his tone urgent yet soothing. "You saw how many there were. We have to think smart."

Y/N's heart sank, the weight of his words crashing over her like a tidal wave. She knew Jin was right, but the ache of abandonment gnawed at her insides.

"What if something happens to him?" she whispered, her voice shaky.

Jin's expression softened, but he held firm. "If we go back now, we could all end up in worse trouble. We have to trust Jungkook to hold his ground. He's strong, Y/N. He'll find a way back to us."

With a heavy heart, Y/N nodded, the resolve to keep moving settling over her like a shroud. "Okay, but where do we go?"

"Follow me," Jin said, taking her hand and leading her through the dense trees. "There's a cabin not far from here. It might be our best chance to hide and regroup."

As they moved quickly through the underbrush, Y/N's mind raced with thoughts of Jungkook, the fight, and the dark figure that had threatened them. She wished she could shake off the dread that clung to her like a second skin, but the fear of losing him was a constant weight on her heart.

After what felt like hours of running, they finally reached a small, weathered cabin tucked away in a clearing. The wooden structure looked abandoned, but it offered shelter from the relentless night. Jin pushed the door open, revealing a dimly lit interior, dusty and worn, with remnants of what once might have been a cozy retreat.

"Stay quiet," Jin instructed, glancing around the room before motioning for her to follow him inside. "We don't know who else might be out there."

Y/N nodded, her heart racing as she stepped over the threshold. The air inside was stale, and she could see shadows dancing on the walls from the flickering light of a candle Jin had found on a rickety table.

They settled into a corner of the room, both of them on high alert. Y/N's fingers trembled as she clutched her knees to her chest, her mind replaying the chaotic events of the night.

"What if they come here?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper, fear creeping back into her heart.

"They won't," Jin assured her, his tone steady. "This place is off the beaten path. We'll be safe for now."

But Y/N couldn't shake the feeling of dread. The silence hung heavily in the air, amplifying her thoughts. "Jungkook..." she murmured, the name a prayer on her lips.

Just then, a loud crash echoed from outside, sending both of them jumping to their feet. Y/N's heart raced as panic surged through her veins.

"What was that?" she gasped, her eyes wide with fear.

"I don't know," Jin replied, his expression tense. "Stay here. I'll check it out."

"No!" Y/N grabbed his arm, her voice urgent. "You can't go alone. What if it's them?"

"We have to know what's happening!" he insisted, but the fear in his eyes mirrored her own.

The tension between them hung thick in the air as they stood, caught in a moment of uncertainty. Finally, Jin nodded, and they both moved cautiously toward the door, hearts pounding in sync.

Peering through a crack, Y/N's breath caught in her throat. Shadows danced in the moonlight, and she could make out figures moving just outside the cabin.

"There's someone out there," she whispered, her voice trembling. "We have to hide."

They quickly ducked back into the cabin, hearts racing as they pressed against the wall, trying to blend into the shadows.

Just then, a familiar voice cut through the silence. "Y/N! Jin!"

Her heart soared at the sound. It was Jungkook!

"Jungkook!" she called, rushing to the door, but Jin pulled her back.

"No! It could be a trap!" he warned urgently.

"Are you kidding? He needs us!" Y/N shouted, determination fueling her resolve.

With a fierce tug, she pushed the door open, stepping out into the cool night air, Jin reluctantly following her.

"Y/N! Jin!" Jungkook appeared from the shadows, his face bruised but fierce. "I thought I lost you!"

Before she could reach him, though, a group of figures emerged from the trees, their eyes glinting with malice.

"Too late, little girl," one of them sneered, brandishing a weapon.

"Run!" Jungkook shouted, urgency in his voice, and Y/N's heart dropped at the sight of the danger closing in.

"Go! I'll hold them off!" Jungkook pushed Y/N and Jin back, his eyes fierce with determination.

"No! We can't leave you!" Y/N cried out, tears streaming down her face as she fought against the urge to stay by his side.

"Do what I say!" he roared, his voice filled with raw power and desperation.

And with that, Y/N turned and fled, Jin by her side, both of them racing into the forest once more as chaos erupted behind them.

The night was a blur of panic and fear as they navigated through the trees, Y/N's heart aching at the thought of leaving Jungkook behind. But deep down, a flicker of hope ignited—he would come for her. He would find a way back.

As they ran, shadows loomed and branches reached for them like grasping hands, but Y/N couldn't stop thinking about Jungkook's fierce determination and the strength she felt in their connection.

Where are you, Jungkook?

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