Death Threat

Chapter 8: Retaliation

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Author's note: I am sorry this chapter is not great. I feel like I should not drag this story anymore, but what do you guys think? Does it feel like a drag or is it still interesting?

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TAE's POV

Things were going back to normal, but everyone could not shake the fear. Tae and Jin specially. Tae kept replaying the events in his head, and had to describe the girl he had met that seemed quite upset with him. He wondered if he had done anything to set her off, he habitually did goof off or done something without thinking. His intentions were always good, but outcomes sometimes were not.

He tried to hide his shaking limbs and what he thought an irrational fear, from his members. All were already tensed about the situation. But everytime he tried to step out of his room he felt fear run through him. The thought of stepping out of the dorm seemed too daunting to even consider. The nightmares did not help either, different versions of him being trapped or attacked or his members being in trouble. If it was not nightmares, it was no sleep. Tae was not doing well, and he was not sure how to anymore. JK was being as caring and protective as he could be, but his over-protectiveness was even getting to Tae. Tae did not mean to snap at him but quite often he felt himself lashing out at JK and then feeling terrible after seeing the hurt visible in JK's eyes. If only Tae could make him understand that he was ashamed, ashamed of being so scared, being so illogical, ashamed of being so traumatized.

JIn's poV

On the end Jin was not holding up better either. Although he was getting back to normal, the event was still quite traumatizing. He could still feel the lack of oxygen and the chocking he felt when he could not breathe under the fumes. How his vision blurred and darkness fell as he gasped for air. Jin shook his thoughts, trying to focus his mind once again to the task at hand, getting the team back on schedule. They have all been restricted to the dorms and went only to the studio with more guards than he could count. It was a bit re-assuring but then again, there were guards on that day too. Out of all of them Tae had it worse. He was trying hard to hide it but they all could see the way his eyes would fill with fear, his nightmares, his no sleep routines. Everyone knew, but no one knew how to help him. 

Bang PD had even called in a therapist for the members. They all shrugged it off at first but then realised that Tae did need one and they all signed up for it so he would. It worked, but only so much considering Tae was barely opening up and well the rest of BTS was a no show most of the time. JK was especially avoiding the therapist too, mainly because he did not want to be told how his guilt was wrongly placed. The kid liked the misery, as if it was some sort of punishment for not being able to protect Tae. Their relationship was always way too dramatic for the likes of Jin, but they also made each other happy and loved each other so everyone accepted it.

JIn was brought back from his thoughts at RM calling him in the living room. As Jin walked in he saw that everyone was gathered and knew immediately something serious was about to happen. Towards the center stood Bang PD nim, with Seijin manager and the police detective on the case.

"Hello boys, I hope you are all recovering well?" The detective, Minho, said receiving slight nods from everyone.

"Well...as you know we have been trying to track down the Anti-gang that attacked you guys...it seems they are quite organized. We are at a massive disadvantage too because they know everything about you guys, and the other Kpop bands, down to their very schedule. No one is up for changing it too much so we are finding it extremely hard to predict when and whom they will target. Recently we found suspicious activity around Got7." 

At the mention of Got7, BTS visibly tensed. They knew them, they were their friends and they were scared for them.

"Its okay, they are fine...but it could have been a close call. We caught one of them, but unfortunately they are more of a cult than we believed as the captured one jumped off the building rather than give himself up." Minho continued, carefully studying the faces of the young kids who were clearly terrified of the new information.

"....so after discussions with the Captain and senior detectives, we believe that we need to create a trap for them...and that is why I am approaching you all for help."

"I know you are against this..."Minho continued as soon as BangPD threw protests against the idea.

"Its not really just help, you are looking to use them as bait to draw out the criminals!" Bang PD all but shouted with frustration at the idea of putting the boys in danger intentionally.

"They are already in danger, in more so when we don't know when or where they may attack..."Minho countered

"Yes, but you said it yourself, they may not even go for BTS again...you don't know...you are suppose to keep them safe, not put them in harm's way. " PD nim continued to debate until RM spoke up.

"Can...can we hear what he is actually planning PD nim? because how long can we go looking over our shoulders, we are not able to focus, we are all scared, and we cannot really perform or do anything. If we can catch these people and be safe for the rest of our lives than feel like on a constant run from them, then maybe its worth it?" RM voiced his opinions as strongly as possible, and looked at the faces of his members who clearly agreed with him.

Bang PD saw the unanimous thought BTS was putting forth and that was what he was actually afraid off. He took a sign and signaled Minho to continue.

"The plan is ....."

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Author's note: Of course I am not going to tell the plan, where is the fun in that? :P For some reason this is now turning into a mystery, thriller sorts..maybe I should have ended the story...oh well...lets see, otherwise re-write is always an option !

Thanks for reading <3

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