The Shadows of power

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Chapter: Secrets of the Room

As Namjoon stepped into the secret room, he was met with a sight that made his heart race for reasons beyond the urgency of the moment. The room was lavishly appointed, resembling a strange blend of a bedroom and a BDSM dungeon. The walls were adorned with handcuffs, and a large bed dominated the center, complete with cuffs attached to each corner. Various sex toys, dildos, and ropes were scattered about, lending an air of debauchery that Namjoon had long since forgotten.

“Jin!” he called out, attempting to maintain his composure. “What are you doing here?”

Jin stood in the middle of the room, eyes wide as he took in the surroundings. “Why… what is this room, Namjoon?”

Namjoon gulped, his mind racing. He had to think fast. “Uh, actually, this is a haunted study room,” he stuttered, desperately trying to sound convincing.

From the camera feed in the meeting room, Suga, who had just taken a sip of water, suddenly choked. “What the hell is Namjoon saying?” he exclaimed, barely holding back laughter.

“Shh, don’t disrupt!” J-Hope urged, grinning. “Let’s see how he’s going to explain this.”

Jin furrowed his brow, still staring at the strange setup. “But why is there a cage around the bed?”

Namjoon took a deep breath, ready to spin another tale. “Well, there’s a concept in studying, you know? Sometimes, people need motivation. We, uh, place their favorite snacks or food on the bed, lock the cage, and make them sit at the desk to study. They can’t get to the goodies until they finish their work.”

Jin seemed to consider this for a moment. “Okay, that seems quite logical. And why are there cuffs on the four sides of the bed?”

Namjoon’s mind raced again. “Oh, they’re for—well, you know how people love their pets, right? Sometimes, small pets can escape, so we use cuffs to keep them in place. You wouldn’t want a runaway puppy, would you?”

“Okay…” Jin replied, though he looked less convinced.

“Now, about the table,” Namjoon continued, eager to change the subject. “What’s that game?”

Jin pointed at the game board. “It’s a game, right? What does it say? ‘Bend down, hand job, blow job’? What are those?”

Namjoon’s eyes widened. “Uh, nothing! Just… tasks of the day. You know, things people have to do. Leave it, leave it!”

“Alright…” Jin said, still unconvinced. He stepped toward an ornate armoire. “What’s in here?” he asked, reaching for the handle.

“Don’t open it!” Namjoon shouted, panic surging through him.

“Why? What happened? What’s inside?” Jin pressed, curiosity shining in his eyes.

Namjoon’s heart raced. “Uh, actually, it’s… it’s Coco Cobra,” he stammered, trying to sound casual.

“What?” Jin replied, bewildered.

Inside the armoire lay an assortment of undergarments and other adult toys, each more scandalous than the last. Namjoon could only imagine the shock on Jin’s face as he opened the doors.

The tension in the room was thick, and the members watching through the cameras were both horrified and amused. Their cheeks flushed with embarrassment, but they couldn’t tear their eyes away from the unfolding drama.

“How is he going to explain this?” Taeyong whispered, leaning closer to the screen.

Back in the secret room, Jin stood frozen, processing the reality of the situation. “Namjoon, what is all of this?” he finally asked, his voice shaky.

“Jin, I—” Namjoon hesitated, his mind racing to find an explanation that would satisfy Jin’s innocence without revealing too much. “I can explain. It’s… it’s not what you think! I used to use this room for… private study sessions back in university,” he admitted, hoping to salvage the moment.

“Private study sessions?” Jin echoed, still wide-eyed.

“Yeah! You know, like… really intense study sessions,” Namjoon replied, feeling the weight of every word. “It’s all just part of the decor. Just… don’t overthink it, okay?”

Jin looked around again, his brow furrowing in confusion. “So, this is just a… study room? With all… of this?”