Monster | Vkook

(20) So, Namjin is real?

Author's POV:

"Uhm...so why do you want to study again? We have vacation you two know that right? There are still three weeks left", Namjoon looked confused at Jimin and Jungkook.

They were sitting in their café as usual on a sunday late afternoon, sipping on their ice tea and coffee's. The sunset created a beautiful red tint on the sky, yet they decided to focus on their studies.

"I am 99,9% sure that I won't be able to study once Yoongi is feeling better again and now he is sleeping peacefully so why don't use the time rational?", Jimin said.

"Excuse me but wasn't it you, who spent his time gazing at Yoongi hyung almost every lecture I can remember?", the youngest said in a cocky tone.

"I think I might know how I could wake you up every morning, even when there aren't any lectures", Jimin said wiggling his eyebrows, earning a groan from Jungkook.

"Why did I even ask...", the two younger ones looked at Namjoon, who seemed to be annoyed, "So, we were talking about the psychology behind the Manson family, remember?", his friends nodded.

"Just to sum it up and make it clear: We are talking about the year 1969 and know that Charles Manson never murdered a person by himself, but created a cult and encouraged, convinced, and manipulated his disciples, who were young woman, into committing murders based on a very specific, secret code called 'Helter Skelter'.

It's a song from the Beatles and is about hardships in love, but for him it went beyond that. It was justification for an apocalyptic racial war. He hated white people and wanted to have black slaves. It was his obsession and his inspiration.
His childhood was full with poverty and neglection, which pushed him into crime in order to survive, but let's go back to the psychology aspect, I am talking about his seduction.

Based on that, we have some syndromes to talk about, so we can understand why he could manipulate his victims and moreover what kind of victims he had.

There's this syndrome called 'hyper-empathy syndrome'. It's seen in people who have very low self-esteem. They have a tendency to connect with important or famous people, like a famous murderer, who give them a sense of worth. It can also make them justify the evil actions of the other.

Another mentionable effect is the 'homicidol' effect which comes from two words: homicide and idol. It certainly fits Charles Manson, along with Jack the Ripper, Hannibal Lecter, etc. Sometimes people feel a huge attraction or admiration for people, whether real or fictional, who are known for being extremely violent. Instead of rejecting them, they turn them into idols worthy of worship.

The last one I want to talk about is a very known one, 'hybristophilia'.
It's a forensic psychology term for being attracted, both mentally and sexually, to dangerous people.
Got it all?", he asked after explaining everything, earning nods.

Jungkook couldn't help but smile at the last one, it kind of reminded him of himself. Eventhough Taehyung wasn't dangerous himself, but being around him could bring harm and he knew that well, but didn't care at all.

He wanted to protect his hyung at all coasts. He did not want to lose another loved one.

Speaking of Taehyung made Jungkook realise, that even though he got his phone back, they couldn't text much.

When Jungkook heard about Taehyung being sick, he worried to much and wanted to visit him right away, but Jin told him to stay away, because Taehyung didn't want to infect anyone.

It was clear that the younger one did not care at all, but Jin assured him, that he will be fine soon, so they will be able to see each other in a week again.
Well, tomorrow evening is the time they agreed on meeting each other, so Jungkook was waiting patiently.

He even bought Taehyng red cloves in hopes he would like it.

The raven head didn't notice how long he was in his own world, but once he came back, he noticed the sun was already down and they were the only customers left.

In the parking lot in front of the cafe stood a single black car.

A Porsche, Jungkook thought, never saw an expensive car here.

When he looked at his hyungs they were already talking about the human autopilot.
A topic he knew about well enough, so he kept staring at the black Porsche in boredom.

S 0636, he read in his mind, the numbers seem pretty familiar, he smiled.

"Wait, so you are dating Jin hyung?!"

Jungkook was thrown out of his thoughts and instantly looked at a shocked yet happy Jimin.

Namjoon was blushing constantly and looked down while murmuring sheepishly, "Yea...since two weeks. I was so happy that I could spend so much time with him, but sadly Tae is ill so I couldn't see Jin for about a week, but we agreed on meeting tomorrow.
He really cares much about his little brother, but he denied that I could help, so I am waiting patiently".

"I know what you mean", Jungkook said smiling, "but maybe he was just to afraid that you would break his plates too, who knows?"

Jimin laughed, but the oldest didn't answer right away and just stood up, "So that's what I get for helping you. Get up, we need to go home".

"Don't be angry hyung", Jimin added, "we are really thankful!"

When they got outside, the cold night wind hit them instantly, making them shiver like crazy, so they tried to get as fast as possible back to the dorm.

Everyone kept a smile on their faces, which warmed them up. They knew that there was a person, waiting for them.