Egotistic - J.JK.

Twenty-Five

At that point, Jungkook and I became stuck.

We were unsure of where to go to find all the Defenders. We hadn't gotten any clear instructions to where they were all hiding, which left us clueless on where to go next. Confusion settled on us from there.

All I could think of was going to Yoongi and Hoseok. They had already found out my little secret and they had seen everything. If they had gotten a new address for delivering their goods, we would have a new starting point. I had a feeling I had to make another trip to the black market that day to talk with them about it.

After that morning with Jungkook, I felt like I needed to drag him along with me to the market. Despite him being a Defender all his life, I had a feeling that he was willing to risk anything to rescue all the Defenders. Plus, if I talked him into it, we wouldn't discuss that place ever again after we would go and do our business. 

Just before lunch time, the both of us approached the warehouse where the market was located at. I could feel Jungkook's hand tighten against mine as we came to the building, his big eyes scanning the building's outside. I could see the hesitation in his eyes about going inside.

I kept us walking to not draw any suspicion to us, but I murmured to him while pulling my hood up, "Stay by me and don't say a word. Hide your face with your hood. It's best not to be as recognizable as you usually are."

Jungkook never said anything, but he gave a small nod and pulled his hood up over his head. I didn't speak another word, only turned around and brought us into the building.

It was the same as last time, all different kinds of people with different goods. I released Jungkook's hand to draw away as much attention as I could from the both of us, peering at everyone around. They all didn't seem to notice us enter, all chattering or fixing their stands up.

I could feel how tense Jungkook was as I guided us through the maze of booths. With the putrid smells and loud laughter, it was hard not to be uncomfortable if it was your first time there. I was glad that I had Jungkook by my side just in case things went wrong, but after the night before, I was a bit hesitant on the idea.

The sound of something dropping made Jungkook's hand latch onto my wrist as we turned a corner. I peeked back for a second, seeing him shrink towards me. I gave him an apologetic look and shook off his hand, hoping he would still follow behind me. He did, but he was closer than he was before.

Coming up to the last corner to turn until we came to Hoseok and Yoongi's booth, I heard someone call out close behind me. I hesitated for a moment, knowing that voice all too well, but continued on without a beat to miss.

Footsteps were approaching us. I hurriedly grabbed Jungkook's jacket's sleeve and pulled him in front of me. As I did, I whispered just loudly enough to him, "Turn right and you'll see them. I'll meet up with you in a hot minute."

Jungkook stuttered for a moment, his eyes meeting mine as I pushed him away, but a sense of trust passed over his eyes. He gave a quick nod and hurried off around the corner to see Yoongi and Hoseok.

As if it was on cue, someone's hand gripped onto my shoulder and spun me around. I stuttered back a bit to keep away from them, finding Seokjin to be standing over me, his face filled with fury and a deep frown.

"Seokjin," I nodded as a greeting. I shrunk away a little, but I still held what ground I had. I knew no one would help me out around in the booths, so I was mainly on my own, but I was willing to get rid of Seokjin on my own.

"I came back to find you later, but you were gone," he hissed at me, taking a step forwards. I countered it with a step back. "Did you run off with that guy?"