BTS ONE SHOTS

SHIELD 2 | K.TH

LILAH

I don't see him for the next two days.

He'd been kept away from me, somewhere I didn't know by my father. Just yesterday I'd heard the guards talking about his punishment, and I'd shoved myself underneath the blankets before I could hear more about the details.

But now I'm here again, hiding myself in the little corner where I could hear the guards talking.

I sit there for hours.

They talk about boring stuff— their breakfast, whatever else. But there's something else I'm waiting for.

"I'm supposed to bring that robot supplies tomorrow."

My ears perk up. I press further into the wall, eyes widening.

"What— Agent V?"

"Yeah, that's the one. Do you know where he is? No one told me where to go."

My heart's racing so hard I'm afraid I won't be able to hear what he says next.

But I do, and the moment I hear where V is I jump up to my feet. Then I run over to the window on the far side of the room, sliding it open without any hesitation.

Remember to breathe, Lilah.

I breathe. Then I slowly wrap my hand around the sill, my stomach starting to hurt from anxiety. It wouldn't kill me if I fell— but it was high enough to hurt a lot.

But I couldn't stay in there anymore.

Carefully, I set myself on the sill. And then I stretch the tip of my feet, my hands trembling as I manage to touch the small, thin platform on the side of the wall.

If only I can just—

I reach for the metal pipe attached to the other corner, about to set myself down on the ground when my hand slips.

What happens next is a blur.

I end up hitting the grass back-first, barely pushing down a surprised yelp as my hand slices against something sharp.

"Ow, ow, ow...."

My heart starts beating fast again when I see red— my blood. I hadn't seen my own blood in years.

Stop it. You have to find V.

Whimpering slightly at the pain, I shove my cut hand into my pocket and hurry around the edge of the Palace. I'd stayed here for so long I knew almost all of it.

And thankfully, the West room was only second floor.

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There's guards.

But they're talking— and most of them look all drowsy. The ones that look more awake are stationed on the far side.