Tables Turned | JH

Chapter 42: Two Favorite People

I don't bother waiting for any of the five of them to respond, turning on my heel and bringing both Jimin and Cho with me. Wrapping an arm around both their waists, I begin to lead them away from our families, everyone still making room for the three of us from their surprise. However, all three of us freeze when we hear the sound of safety locks on guns being unlocked. Pursing my lips, I mentally swear at the fact that this isn't going to end up as pretty as I was hoping it'd be.

"I would've thought the three of you would know we don't tolerate traitors here. And certainly not troublemakers during the Peace Ball." Taehyung speaks up from behind us.

"Funny, you should be speaking Taehyung. Wouldn't it be considered a traitorous act to kill your own brother? Especially when he'd never done a damned thing wrong? Attacking and trying to kill your sister simply because she'd been deemed heir and you hadn't? When she hadn't even done anything wrong at the time?" I speak, not bothering to turn the three of us around. The two of them glance up at me from the corner of their eyes, fear and worry in their eyes as they try to stay calm. Swallowing hard, I slowly begin to lead them towards the kitchen doors where we plan to exit and escape.

"And why would anyone believe a damned thing you say? You betrayed your own gang and family long before turning Choyeon against us. You're the worst of them all, Hoseok." Tae fires back.

"Bullshit. What you did was cowardly, Taehyung. You felt threatened by the fact that your sister, a girl, had been picked over you to be heir. You didn't feel that you'd be able to change your father's mind in an appropriate manner, and so instead you tried to kill her and get rid of her instead. It's pathetic really." I respond calmly, glancing over at the clock that's hung high on the wall. I feel a rush of adrenaline and relief hit me when I see that we've only got a minute left before the raid is supposed to take place. It'll be a mad rush, but we'll have to try and stay low and get to the kitchen area before we're shot or taken.

"Stay quiet and stay low. We're going for the kitchen." I whisper softly to the two of them, just loud enough for them to hear. They give me the tiniest of nods in return, acknowledging what I've said.

"You fucking-" Taehyung starts to shout, getting cut off by the sound of the front doors being busted open. Knowing it's Namjoon's team without having to look, I quick pull Cho and Jimin low before we race towards the kitchen. Almost instantly, the sounds of gunshots hit our ears before all I can hear is ringing.

Scanning the area the entire time as we go, I pull them both to the kitchen before letting us stand upright. I don't let us stop moving though, racing through the already emptied kitchen area and to the back door. Jimin stumbles all the while, most likely due to the shock and fear from the gunshots, but I don't let it slow us down.

As we break out into the street behind the building where the event had been held, we spot the taxi waiting for us almost instantly. I push the two in front of me, all of us heading straight for the vehicle and piling in. As I climb in, I turn back to keep an eye on the back door, not wanting anyone to find us or get to us. My eyes don't move from the now opened door as I slam ours shut, telling the driver where to take us.

It's not until the buildings completely out of sight that we all begin to relax a bit. I turn to look over at the other two, only now realizing that Cho's in the middle of Jimin and I. I can see just how shaken up they both are, reaching down and lacing my fingers through Cho's as I take her hand in mine and kiss the top of her head.

"Are you two okay?" I ask softly, looking between the two of them. Cho doesn't respond, leaning her head against my shoulder before pressing a gentle kiss there. I smile down at her, rubbing the pad of my thumb over the back of her hand before glancing back over to Jimin. He gives me a small smile, nodding his head.

"You're sure they're not gonna find us?" Jimin asks quietly, biting his lip nervously. I give him a reassuring smile, nodding my head.

"I'm certain. The only reason Namjoon found me before was because of an accident and being sent to the hospital. They'll have their hands full as it is with everyone that's in there. They're not gonna bother wasting their time on trying to find us. And even if they did, it'd be a waste of their time. I made sure to take all of the proper precautions so that we don't leave a single trace." I explain with a smile.

"Thank you, Hobi. Thank you for doing all of this for us and for getting us out of there safely. For getting us out completely." Cho murmurs softly from beside me.

"I couldn't just leave my two favorite people behind, now could I?"

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A/N:
I'm so sorry my update is late!!! Thank you guys for being patient with me though! Only one more chapter to go!!