ATEEZ HEIST [18+ Yunho/Mingi Fanfic]

Chapter 12 - Volunteer

Hongjoong had gone and gathered the robbers and hostages in the main room. I sat against the wall with Dahyun awaiting news of what would happen next for us, since they had opened the safe and gotten their money out.

"Alright, everyone I would like your full attention please." Hongjoong projected across the room's high ceilings. He didn't have to ask, just his presence alone commanded the room's attention.

"Unfortunately, our time together has come to an end. We have what we came for. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you all for being fantastic hostages. You will be released soon after we leave, so please don't worry."

A collective sigh of relief left the group of hostages. Dahyun squeezed my hand in comfort. It would all be over soon.

"There is one more thing." The hostages quieted down again.

Hongjoong grinned. He was always grinning. "Although most of you can leave, we do need an insurance plan, in case the cops catch up to us. We need one brave volunteer to come with us."

His eyes scanned over the hostages. They all had their heads down, like students avoiding answering the teacher's questions in class. "What? No one wants to volunteer?" He exclaimed in mock surprise. His eyes continued to scan, until they fell onto me.

"In that case, I know one hostage that we've all become so fond of." He mocked. "Y/N why don't you stand up? You'll be our volunteer!"

My body was shaking, but I got to my feet. I didn't want them to notice my fear.

Of course he would single me out, the psychopath.

I could feel Dahyun shuffle beside me. "Sit down." I hissed at her.

"I can't let you go alone, let me come with you Y/N." She whispered back.

"No, I don't want you to get hurt. If you want to help me, try your best to help the police find me, okay?"

She wasn't happy, but she knew that would be the best way to help.

Hongjoong addressed the hostages one last time, "Okay perfect. So, we'll be on our way now, the doors are programmed to open in 20 minutes and then the police will come in to find you."

He turned to me, "Come with us Y/N, we're getting out of here." He grabbed me by the arm and started to walk back into the hallway next to the storage room, along with all the other robbers.

"So, what's the big escape plan, huh?" I snapped. "You idiots must know this whole place is surrounded by cops. There's literally no way out."

Hongjoong gripped my arm a little harder. "A tunnel."

The leader had planned it all out in advance. Over 3 months ago, he had begun digging an underground tunnel, about a kilometer in length, that led to an abandoned factory a few blocks away. The entrance to the tunnel had been securely covered by some crates in the bank's storage room that were covered in over a year's worth of dust.

The group moved into the storage room with their large bags full of money. They moved the crates out of the way, exposing a small entrance to the tunnel. It wasn't a very large opening, so we would have to crawl. My breath quickened as Hongjoong nudged me towards the tunnel. I suddenly felt my chest tighten and my head grow dizzy. I crouched down to steady myself. I was having a panic attack.

"I–I can't... I can't go in there." I muttered, trying to stabilize my breathing.

Wooyoung looked confused, "What do you mean? You're skinny, you can fit in there fine."

"It's Yunho's thighs I'm worried about fitting through there." Jongho added, winking at the taller man.

"Shut up" Yunho muttered, then came over to where I was. "What's wrong?"

"I'm claustrophobic."

"Look, I'll go first and you can follow right behind me, okay? We'll be out in no time, I promise." He looked at me sweetly and gave me his arm to stand back up. My legs wobbled a little, but my heart rate slowed.

As discussed, Yunho went first and then I crawled in afterwards. The tunnel felt very tiny and dark at first, but I just kept moving behind him. The dirt from the tunnel walls got all over my clothes, but I didn't care. My only goal was to make it to the other end. I could hear the other robbers moving behind me, but I just focused on following Yunho's movements. Eventually I saw a light. I scrambled out as fast as I could, collapsing down on the floor outside the tunnel.

Yunho sat down next to me, and wrapped his long arms around me, bringing me into his chest.

"You did great."

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