I Want the Headline

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The prison was only a few blocks from the hospital. A large dark building that took up several city blocks. Jungkook's eyes passed over the lone tower of the isolation wing as the car drove closer to it. His eyes narrowed, the prison entrance was on the opposite side. "Where are you going?"

You swiveled your head in his direction, curiously peering out his window looking for some sort of entrance sign. Jungkook shifted closer to you, leaning forward in his seat to get a better look at Captain Jeon's profile. The captain side-eyed him, nodding his head in the direction of the sign they were approaching.

'Police Entrance: Stay Left for inmate drop offs'

You saw something pass over Jungkook's face and noticed the way his jaw clenched. The hand resting on the headrest of the seat beside you to keep himself forward tightened it's grip. A car passed by the right window and you frowned. You all were in the left lane? Captain Jeon made eye contact with you through the rear view window, subtly motioning to Jungkook who was practically leaning into the front seat.

"Jeon." You called softly. He looked back at you, forcing his face to remain neutral.

"What's wrong?" For moment you just stared at him. You weren't exactly sure what to do now. Ignoring the captain's curious stare you knotted your fingers into Jungkook's shirt and pulled on it. He slid back in the seat, cautiously watching you. "Are you alright?" He asked softly, dropping his arm around your shoulders. Jungkook studied the way you mirrored his unsure expression.

"Are you alright?" You mimicked. He blinked, licking his lips. As of late, all your responses to him were one word answers, this was the first time in a long time you had spoken more than a few words to him. Taking your wrist in his hands, he toyed with the hospital bracelet still dangling from it. A soft kiss was placed on your temple.

"Later." He whispered, dark eyes staring at the curious officer in the mirror. He intertwined his fingers with yours.

The car pulled up to a closed gate, a small sentry booth situated off to the side. Jungkook's grip tightened, his arm pulling you closer. Head pressed into the crook of his neck, you drew in a deep breath.

"I missed you, Jeon."

His thumb caressed your cheek as he pressed a firm kiss atop your head. "I missed you too." He echoed. In the front seat, Captain Jeon rolled down his window, sticking his hand out to shake with the sentry.

"Captain! How are you?" The other man asked, gaze flitting to Jungkook glaring at him from the backseat. "Another drop off?"

Turning his head down to yours to hide his sour expression, Jungkook angrily muttered, "I'll fucking drop him." Oddly, you chuckled, burying your face into his shirt to muffle the sound. You knew Jungkook had a temper, but the petty way he had grumbled it was too funny. And the way he had said it was even funnier; brows knitted and bottom lip poking out in a pout. It reminded you of when your oldest brother would tease Jin in front of his friends and Jin would poutily try to come up with some sort of sly comeback. At seeing Jin so upset, you often tried to help him, but only succeeded in making your oldest brother and his friends laugh harder; embarrassing Jin even more. Not even your best stick drawings could get Jin to play with you after you did something like that.

"I love you." You blurted out. Which was true, you loved him. Some part of you felt like it wasn't the exact way he wanted you to love him, but it was still love. You felt his heartbeat speed up and the feel of it ended up making yours do the same. He shifted his arm, pressing your chest closer to his. Silently, he leaned his head against yours, finger tapping against your shoulder in sync rhythm with your heartbeat. Breathlessly he whispered,