Hyungie plaything {Jikook}

16

Jimin's POV:

I tiptoed quietly on the cool forest floor, my bare feet making soft little noises that seemed way too loud in the quiet night. The tall trees loomed above me like giant green umbrellas, and I hugged my arms to keep warm because my shirt and shorts did a really bad job of it. The moon was shining bright, lighting up the path ahead as I followed this super big, muscular dude who was moving all sneaky-like through the woods. My heart was racing in my chest, bouncing between curiosity and a sprinkle of worry.

As I crept deeper, the branches seemed to hug me tighter, and I made sure to walk really lightly on the twigs and leaves so he wouldn't hear me. When he suddenly stopped and glanced back, I froze like a statue, pressing against the nearest tree until he started moving again.

In no time, I saw a fuzzy orange glow up ahead and realized we were getting closer to a secret village hidden in the trees! Flickering torches lit up the place, and I could hear low chanting that made it feel like I was in a storybook or something. A shiver ran down my spine, and I crouched behind a tree, peeking out like a little ninja at the scene.

The village was super weird but also really cool! There were funky huts made of sticks and leaves all around this open area. The villagers, dressed in earthy clothes and with tribal face paint that looked like a fun art project, stood silently like they were in a serious contest.

The chanting got louder and made my ears tingle as the big man I was following walked to the center, cradling something wrapped up in a pink bundle. I squinted my eyes and realized, oh wow, it wasn't a toy! It was a baby, all snuggly in his strong arms!

My heart did a little flip-flop at the sight. The man walked up to a stone slab in the middle, and there was this lady wearing a feathered headdress waiting for him. She waved a cool decorated branch around, making everyone sway to the beat of their chanting.

I felt a mix of "this is so awesome!" and "this is super creepy!" Crouching lower, I tried to get a better look as the man placed the baby on the stone slab. The lady raised her branch high, making these big swoopy movements over the baby while talking in a musical language that sounded magical.

I was getting a little nervous as I noticed other villagers sitting around, holding odd things like jars full of dark stuff and little bone figurines. They all looked super serious, staring at the baby like it was the most important thing ever! I nervously twisted my shirt hem, trying to figure out what in the world was happening.

In the flickery light, I spotted the baby's tiny hand sticking out, opening and closing like it was waving to someone. My heart squeezed at that sight, and I wanted to jump in and help, but I was too scared to move!

The chanting got louder, making my heart race even faster. I felt like I was caught in a movie, wanting to turn back, but my curiosity was like a magnet pulling me in. I leaned forward for a better look, holding my breath as I watched the ceremony unfold, every moment feeling more and more like a wild dream!

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"Jimin-ah!" Jungkook called again, his voice echoing with urgency. He maneuvered through the underbrush, his flashlight sweeping through the darkness methodically.

Taehyung followed closely, anxiety bubbling to the surface. "He can't be far, right?" he said, his voice shaky. Jungkook didn't respond, his determination driving him forward.

"Seriously, why would Jimin wander off at night? It's not like him to just vanish," Taehyung continued, glancing around nervously. The eerie atmosphere made him shiver. "Do you think he saw or heard something? This forest is creepy."