RED SUITS | Jun-ho

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Y/N'S POV

A new day begins and the Halloween party mission starts today.

In-Ho calls me to the base to discuss the mission one last time. Number 011 and a few other soldiers I barely know are also there.

I need to befriend 011.

Maybe she'll help me escape.

"Today, a special person is waiting for me at a club" says the frontman, his voice cold.

Who is this special person?

"His name is Seong Gi-Hun. He won the game two years ago" he continues.

My breath catches.

The name feels familiar.

Wait—I know him!

Jun-Ho and I asked him for help when we were searching for In-Ho.

Maybe this is my chance to escape and get help.

"Two people need to head into the club, find Seong Gi-Hun, and bring him to the limousine." In-Ho orders, his voice steady.
"Who is volunteering?".

"I'll do it" I say without hesitation.

Another soldier raises his hand as well.

"Alright. But don't even think about running. You know what will happen," In-Ho says, his voice carrying a subtle warning.

I swallow hard and nod.

"Number 011, you'll be stationed outside as a sniper. Make sure no one follows us" he adds.

"Understood" she responds firmly.

Let the mission begin.
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Finally, we arrive in Seoul and line up outside the club. It's my first time back here after two years and I need to be careful.

My partner and I enter the club and the loud music and crowded dance floor makes it hard for us to focus.

"I'll stay down here. You check upstairs" I tell my partner.

"Got it" he says, heading up the stairs.

I weave through the chaos, scanning faces, my heart pounding with every step. Time feels like it's slipping away.

And then I see him.

Seong Gi-Hun.

It's really him.

Nervously, I approach him while my hands are trembling.

I tap him on the shoulders and he turns around, his eyes meeting mine.

It's him.

I signal for him to follow me and he does. We make our way through the club, heading towards the exit. Just as we are about to leave, I stop.

This is my only chance to speak to him.

"Seong Gi-Hun, I need your help" I say, my voice trembling.

If anyone finds out that I'm talking to him, I'm dead.

He freezes, his expression a mix of shock and confusion.

"I don't know if you remember me but I'm Y/n L/n. Hwang Jun-Ho and I asked for your help to find his brother." I explain, my words spilling out in a rush.

His eyes widen. "Y/n? Is it really you?"

"Yes, it's me" I reply. "I've been trapped on that island for two years, trying and failing to escape."