Guns and Roses || Taeyong (NCT) x Reader || Mafia AU || Gender Neutral

| Avoidance | Chapter 7 |

The moment Johnny got back, you could tell something was different. Even if you didn't know him well, you had gotten used to seeing the smallest of changes in Taeyong's face, so Johnny's face was a lot easier to read. "Is something wrong, Johnny?"

"Nothings wrong, just changes in work. I'm still free at the moment though so if you want to go out and grab food or something, we can also invite Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan, and Jeno if you want."

"I don't want to disrupt so many people from their work."

"Well I'm over here cause I'm free," Jungwoo said.

"Might as well go then, I'll go say bye to Taeyong really quickly if you don't mind."

"He's a little busy due to the changes in schedules, texting him would probably be better," Johnny said. So you nod and text him, a moment later the phones of both Johnny and Jungwoo buzz. Johnny types a short message before sending it off, causing another buzz from Jungwoo's phone. "Anyway, we might as well go."

And that's what you did. None of you knew quite where you wanted to go, so you decided roaming around was fine for a while, especially since none of you had a burning desire to eat right then. On the walk, the three of you had a regular conversation, talking about random things that came to your mind.

Although, on the other side of things, Taeyong was making sure everyone knew about the changes to the plan. He had sent out texts to everyone saying that plans had been changed and that they'll be updated shortly on what they're doing. Most people kept their roles, which in the end made everyone's lives easier, but that's not what they were looking for. After sending out a group text saying that everyone should avoid you until Friday, and then Johnny saying he'd take you out to make it easier to avoid you, Taeyong had started to send individual texts.

To help with any possible confusion, Taeyong had called for a meeting later that night after Johnny and Jungwoo had gotten back. "First of all, as every other plan, of course there's bumps in the road, but that's why we have such a diverse set of skills here. In hopes this will be one of the easiest missions we've completed thus far, but I won't make any promises. I believe I sent everyone a text with their new role, but I could be wrong," Taeyong said.

"Also, don't forget if you're uncomfortable with your new role let us know. We'd rather have you do something else than risk you or anyone else due to being uncomfortable," Johnny added. "And this is pretty much your last chance to get gear that we don't already have, so if you need anything speak up or you won't have it by Friday."

"Earpiece," Lucas said.

"Already got you a new one," Taeyong responded. Lucas nodded. After that the room was filled with a heavy silence, no one daring to speak up in case of saying something wrong. "If that's all anyone needs, you may leave. I'll be in here for a while organizing your files if you changed roles. I'll send you a text when yours is done if you need a new one. It'd be great if someone could take over dinner for tonight, if not it'll be fine if I have to do it." A few nods came from around the room, and shortly after, the room had been cleared out other than Taeyong and Johnny.

"I'll give you a hand, it won't take as long that way," Johnny offered.

"Thanks, I might do something wrong due to lack of sleep, so it'd be great if you could check them over after me too. Not trying to screw anyone over because of a stupid mistake on my part."

"Alright. After dinner if there's more work just let me handle it, we can't have our leader exhausted before a mission." Taeyong nodded in thanks.