THE PURGE || BTS EDITION

Chapter 12: Follow My Lead

Namjoon's P.O.V.

I sat in the grocery store, engulfed in the silence that had developed since Yoongi was taken away. My mind spun, trying to figure out a logical explanation for his disappearance- a story that would convince the others. However, my thoughts were quickly interrupted by ringing indicating someone had entered the store. I turned my head, revolver aimed and finger on the trigger, only to find Jin and the others. My eyes were immediately drawn to Hoseok, who clung tightly to Jin's side and seemed dazed.

"What's up with him?" I asked, motioning in Hoseok's direction.

"He ate some pot brownies." Jin said, chuckling as he helped the younger boy sit. I smirked as Hoseok clumsily landed on his butt, almost dragging Jin down on top of him from the sudden movement.

"Where's Yoongi?" Ravs questioned, her eyes searching the store for any signs of the man. The question caught Nikki and Jin's attention as well, their heads turning in my direction as they quietly waited for my explanation.

"Oh... Yeah. While you guys were gone Jimin called. There was a problem back at the house and they needed assistance." I said as convincingly as I could. Jin and Nikki nodded, returning their attention to Hoseok. Ravs however, was still suspicious.

"That doesn't make any sense. He's not a fighter and he wouldn't just walk out in the middle of Purge Night alone."

I rolled my eyes, annoyed by how convinced she was that she knew Yoongi best. "I know you guys sucked face earlier, but that doesn't suddenly make you an expert on him. You don't know what he'd be willing to do for the people he loves." I stated, feeling guilty about the whole situation.

She looked over at Jin who simply nodded in agreement. "I know you're worried about him sweetie, but he'll be ok. Yoongi is tougher than you think." He stated, rubbing at Ravs back.

She managed a fake smile before walking towards the back of the store. Jin watched her go, his face worried. "I should go talk to her." He said, leaving Nikki and me alone with Hoseok, who was now passed out on the floor.

We sat in silence for a moment until Nikki spoke up. "How's Hoseok been... You know... Since the incident?" I looked over in her direction, her gaze focused on the boy's sleeping form.

"He's been ok. He still has a hard time coping when Purge Night comes around. Misses her like crazy." I admitted, my eyes moving over to him as well.

"Do you?" Nikki asked, her eyes looking to mine.

"I miss her yeah, but not nearly as much as you two do. I wasn't very close to her. I guess my "bad boy" image scared her off." I said smirking, trying to lighten up the mood. Nikki pushed at my shoulder and rolled her eyes, chucking herself.

"Nikki..."

Our attention was drawn away from our conversation when Hoseok mumbled out her name in his sleep, his sleeping body crawling over and allowing his head to lay on her lap. Nikki looked over at me, her face red and her eyes wide. I chuckled as I stood up.

"I'll leave you two lovebirds alone." I teased as I walked away. "Oh, and play with his hair- he loves that." I said, laughing when Nikki's face blushed even more.

Ravs P.O.V.

As I walked towards the back of the store, I could see Jin following from the corner of my eye. I smirked to myself- the plan Nikki and I devised was working. Our goal was to get Namjoon and Jin alone and determine if one of them had been sleeping with Hoseok's sister.

Still, I felt uneasy about the whole Yoongi situation. I truly was worried about him, especially after everything he had told me. I knew he wouldn't have gone on his own and left Namjoon by himself- something was wrong.