The Grim Alliance - BTS AU x Reader ✔️

Chapter 18: Hope

"It all started with me and my sister. We worked very well together. Dawon was kind, successful, and had her own clothing business. I would model for her sometimes. But I found myself doing it less. I had no motivation anymore. People criticized my looks, said I looked ugly. She lost some business for a while. I stopped working for her and tried things on my own. But that didn't matter, I was still abused and made fun of. I worked hard, but it became difficult to keep going. One day as I was driving, I was lost in my thoughts, and crashed into a coffee shop..." He explained.

"Wait, if that was an accident, then why are you a Grim?" I asked

"I didn't die that day. But before everything went black, I saw the terror in Dawon's eyes. I accidentally took her life. If I knew she was in that shop, if I paid attention, she'd be alive. She'd be married and have kids by now." He cried.

"shhhh it's okay I'm here." I pated his back. After moments of crying, he continued.

"I woke up in the hospital 4 days later. My parents were there to break the news. She died an hour before I woke. I was guilty of what I did. I stayed in the hospital for recovery for about a week. I was receiving so much hate on social media. Why go on when there was no hope. So I took a bunch of pills, stole a car, and I eventually drove it off a cliff."

"That's very tragic. But...Hoseok, you are the definition of hope. "Call me Jhope" was even how you introduced yourself one time. Because of this pain you felt, it helped you grow into a stronger person. The world is cruel that we have to grow in such a painful matter. After all this, as shitty as being a Grim is, you have become more optimistic and found value in life. If you can't forgive yourself, Dawon won't be able to rest peacefully. Hell, she might not be want to be reborn until you forgive yourself. She knows how sorry you are, please change those words to yourself. Apologize for hurting yourself, and let her pass peacefully." I said. Hoseok's eyes widened and he smiles.

"You never stop amazing me f/n. Thank you. No wonder you got over your nightmares so fast. You are meant to do great things. Its a shame our best selves show after we died."

"That's the punishment we get, becoming our the best selves when it could have happened when we were alive, but we stopped it. Fuck it, we have a job to do, to make sure people can pass on. My mother is hosting campaigns and speeches and the suicide rates in my town have dropped since then. Let's continue to work hard." I pulled out my pinkie to make a promise and Hoseok locked his with mine. 

I stood up to open a portal.

"You're not working are you?" Hoseok asked.

"You know, sometimes doing dayshift work makes me feel better. I'll do a couple of assignments and then go for a fly maybe, see the world a little. Oh and for the record...I don't see how people missed your beauty. You are an attractive man Hoseok. I am sure you can trust me when I say this. I am a woman after all" I said and stepped through to the Lord's portal. I didn't see it...but I knew and felt a smile on Hoseok's face. I was now back the Death's base...there is some business I must attend to. I hope Hoseok didn't see that the message slowly being reveled on my tablet.

"The Lord has been expecting you." the lady said. The remaining Grim looked at me oddly as I was pointed into the direction of the notorious door.

"Hello Lord-"

"No need for formalities. Call me what you want"

"Okay then, Death. Why did you want me here." I showed him the message that was on my crystal tablet.

"I didn't need you really, but I need you to do something for me. I can't have you over too often. The staff thinks I am treating you like a fling, which isn't exactly allowed. But no one said that was a written rule" He smirked

"You need me to do something? Get to the chase. And for the record, I am not going to be anyone's fling" 

"I mean you seem pretty close with the boys. Kinda risky putting a woman with all those strong men," he said taking a bite from an apple as he reclined his office chair. Is he jealous? What is this?

"If you have nothing else to say, I am going to take my leave," I said as I turned to reach the door but he shifted his way over to the door with incredible speed.

"Wait! I'm sorry. Its just...old habits die hard. That's not important. I need you to keep an eye on the new guy in your group. He's special."

"Yoongi?"

"Yes. Phoenix spirits have never come to be. There will never be another like him. Like me, he has a form that is super rare."

"What is your form?" 

"Glad you asked f/n. My primary is a Bat. But, when someone becomes Death, they take on the previous owners' form. You will be able to take mine when the time comes. Now I cannot guarantee you can control all your forms, but you can get a handful of some. You are aware of my super strength. My finger flicks are notorious. But how do you think I got to this door so fast?" He said. He grasped my shoulders and turned me against the door.

"This isn't a power, but I can naturally make anyone week on their knees" He whispers. I grab his shoulders and do the same.

"I think you forgot that I have the same strength as you, maybe one of us is stronger. I don't know what your goal is right now, but thanks for informing me about my future. I will now go and I will also be sure to keep an eye on Yoongi." I explained with an eyebrow raised. 

Death may only have half of his face as he is fading, but I could see the concern on his eyes.

"Haaahahaha" He laughed.

"What?"

"I tried to wink, but I forgot I was fading. Your time is coming soon. Enjoy your time as a normal Grim. I'll see you at the Grim Gala!" He said and sent me off.

Right...it's in 3 days. Why am I concerned?