𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 || 𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐞𝐡𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐟

Pt. 7

Taehyung's POV

I went upstairs again after leaving Mae in the living room with Yoongi. Unlike Jimin I can trust Yoongi, I don't have to worry about him disobeying my command to them all NOT to do anything that could harm her not even if she asked them to. When I got down the corridor past both Jungkook, and my room I reached Jimin's room. I let out a long breath before pounding thrice on the door. After a couple seconds there was a light creak sound from the other side and the door opened revealing a lazily dressed Park Jimin. He swept a hand through his hair while leaning on the door opening.

"What do you want Taehyung?" He snapped at me.

"This is a matter I don't want anyone overhearing. So may I come in?" I asked, already stepping forward. He sighed and stepped to the side gesturing me inside. I smiled and walked into his room that I haven't seen in a long while. He shut the door and cleared his throat. "It's about this morning..." I began, the recalling memory of my girl in Jimin's arms where she shouldn't have been.

"I thought we both came to an agreement. I don't have the right to talk to her until the morning and even that stays as business. That was my punishment for it. What do I have to do now?" He bickered. I scoffed and laced my fingers together behind my back as I paced back and forth in front of Jimin.

"It isn't an extended punishment. I want to fully wrap my head around what happened this morning. Start from the beginning." I sighed calmly, sitting down on his office chair by the desk, my full attention to Jimin.

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Third person POV

After Jimin had explained everything to Taehyung, the both of them left his room and went into the living room to find Yoongi, and Mae conversing about random topics. Tae clenched his jaw slightly at the sight in a little disgust. Off in the dinning room, Jin and Jungkook were setting up dishes for all of them. It was about 6:24 PM and nearly time for dinner. Both the eldest and the youngest knew that Tae would not be very pleased if dinner was not ready the minute 6:30 comes. So Jin hurriedly filled the plates with different variations of chicken strips while bowls were filled with broth. They set up silverware and napkins along with various sauces. Then, when the last plate was placed at the head of the table, Jungkook rang a little bell on the bar announcing that dinner was ready.

Taehyung's POV

I checked my watch when the bell for dinner rang. '6:30 on the dot again. Very precise as usual, well done Jin.' I praised Jin mentally.

"Well, let's eat then shall we?" I gestured to the dinning room.

Yoongi and Jimin nodded and silently went into the dining room. Mae got up and I went over to her, lightly pushing her forward while my hand laid on her back. Once in the dinning room, she lowered down into her chair at the head of the table and looked up to me.

"I'm gonna go get the others. They probably didn't hear the bell from upstairs." I explained, combing my fingers through her hair.

She nodded slowly and looked to Jungkook and Jin who were going to their own chairs across from her. I lightly kissed the top of her head and left to get Hobi, and Joon who were most likely in their rooms. First I went to Joon's door and knocked four times evenly.

After a minute it opened and he stepped out, closing the door behind him. "Sorry I was busy working on something. I'll get going then." He apologised without looking at me and went downstairs... odd.

I shook it off and went to the room next door which was Hobi's. I knocked five times and waited for an answer. See, I've always had a organised way of knocking out of politeness. Depending on who I'm currently with, will also determine the total of knocks. With the seven of us, it's one in order of youngest to oldest. So for Jungkook it's once, Jimin it's thrice; etc... And no answer means no more pestering. I sighed and went to Mae's room to see if he'd be there. I opened one of the doors without knocking and went in. The smell of roses immediately filled my nose almost intoxicatingly. I went into the bathroom where running water was hearable. I was caught by the large and round bathtub being filled and rose petals scattered into it. Off by the sink stood Hobi washing his hands.

He turned to face me when the door creaked open a little more. "Oh, sorry Tae I was just coming out, I thought I'd start the water-"

"Will it stay warm?" I interrupted him, less concerned about him not being at the table than my girls health.

"Pardon?" He asked, stepping closer while drying his hands with a washcloth.

"Will the water stay warm for her when she gets up here?" I repeated, voice raising a little.

"Sorry I didn't hear you correctly the first time. But yes, the heater in the bath should keep the water warm for her." He answered, putting the rag in a hamper off by the trash can and stepping out of the bathroom, following me.

"Good."

We got down to the table again and Hoseok sat down while I stayed standing. "We all are joined together again for another dinner. Of course accompanied by miss Mae here. Let it be a good one, yes." I announced sitting down and beginning to cut into the chicken.

There were no rude actions today by anyone thankfully. I think both the maknae and the eldest have both understood this is another year. Another race to what will happen and when. A test, really. To see if either of them take actions in helping her, or stay loyal to their orders. Jin, Jungkook and Mae are not allowed to leave this property without my permission or watch. Not including grocery runs Jin has to take weekly. After dinner Hobi guided Mae to her room while I went to my own to change.

Jin's POV

I was in the kitchen cleaning dishes from dinner alone while thinking about a couple of things. The boys, our careers, and Mae. That girl isn't like the other two. She's kind, and careful but can be ticked off. She'll listen to people but defend herself if absolutely needed. I've heard on how Jungkook and Jimin struggled getting her here. They both had to knock her out with the car door for the first time. Jungkook apparently got cut a few times and Jimin had a fractured hand for a couple days. Everyone was up in their rooms except for Hobi. He was most likely attending to Mae at Tae's request. Glad I don't run that job. Apart from Mae, there was always our actual careers. How would BigHit or the media act if they figured out what we do underground? What would they do or say? It's a question that always crosses my mind. One of us slips something about a mission and they find this place. We'd all go to jail. Which no matter how much I hate them, they're like my second family. I don't need nor want us locked up and separated like that. The only good would be Tae would be kept and Mae would be free. We'd all be fired for sure. And Jungkook and I, framed for something we never did. But even at that, thinking about it a little deeper... it'd be better then dealing with girls suffering year after year and then dying at my hands again. I won't let it happen again, I refuse.

/1366\

A/n:
Another short filler because I don't feel like extending this very much as I will the next one. And damn no Mae's POV at all...shit. Any way hope you enjoyed!