Blood In Wine

Chapter 20: Small talk, no conversation

*Present*
Jungkook turned over, sighing. Events of last night flashed before his eyes. He heard some noise outside. Groaning with weariness he sat up, squinting at the bright light pouring in through the windows. Before he could figure out what was going on, the door to his room burst open. Suddenly alert, Jungkook quickly drew out his gun and pointed it at the door, using his body to shield the sleeping Taehyung next to him. “Jungkook, chill, it’s me- Namjoon.” Namjoon walked through the door as Jungkook set his gun down and rubbed his sleepy eyes. Namjoon eyed the still asleep Taehyung. “Hyung, what are you doing here so early?” Jungkook asked. “Okay first of all its 11 am. Secondly, I am here because our stakeout ended early” Namjoon explained with a smirk playing on his lips as he eyed Taehyung and Jungkook. Jungkook got up and went into the bathroom to wash his face and freshen up. Namjoon stood at the door, still looking at Taehyung. “Hey Jungkook-ah…I’m glad you’re okay” Namjoon said . Jungkook walked out of the bathroom and smiled at Namjoon, patting him on the back. Before Jungkook could say something, he was distracted by Taehyung - who was trying to sit up. Jungkook rushed to his side. Taehyung groaned, clutching his waist. “I feel awful” Taehyung said in a croaky voice. “Here, have some water. I talked to the doctor today and he gave some medicines to prevent the wound on your waist from getting infected. Your fever was just a result of the trauma and exhaustion according to him” Jungkook explained, carefully counting the tablets and referring to the prescription. He handed over the medicines and some water to Taehyung. Namjoon watched them in disbelief and shock. Jungkook was about to say something to Taehyung but then hesitated. He turned towards Namjoon. “Hyung, could you please go tell the housekeeper to bring Taehyung some food and tea. And ask her to not make it spicy.” Jungkook said. “Sure. I’ll be right back” Namjoon said and left the room , but not before narrowing his eyes at the two. Jungkook turned towards Taehyung and touched his forehead. He sighed with relief when he realised that the fever was gone. Taehyung sighed. “We need to change your bandage” Jungkook said softly and made Taehyung lie down again. Jungkook reached to pull Taehyung’s shirt up but then he hesitated. “It’s okay. Go ahead” Taehyung said and shut his eyes, sighing softly. Jungkook rolled his eyes and unbuttoned Taehyung’s shirt. He tried not to blush as his eyes lay on Taehyung’s beautiful tan abdomen. The droplets of sweat glistened in the sunlight. He realised that the wound was covered by the waistband of Taehyung’s pants. “Uhh I kind of need to lower your pants a bit so I can re-bandage the wound properly” Jungkook said softly. Taehyung nodded. Jungkook pulled the pants slightly, revealing Taehyung’s perfectly curved hipbone. He quickly cleaned up andrebandaged the wound, trying not to get distracted. Taehyung gazed at
Jungkook, observing the small scar on his cheek and his big doe eyes. Jungkook
was finishing up when Namjoon walked into the room, holding a plate of food.
“Hyung you didn’t have to bring it here. I could’ve come downstairs” Jungkook
said apologetically. “It’s okay. You’ve had quite a rough night” Namjoon said,
smiling. “I’ve been through worse. We both have” Jungkook replied with a
smile. He took the plate from Namjoon and gave it to Taehyung. “Eat up. And
finish everything- you need energy” Jungkook said firmly. He looked at
Namjoon. “I’m going to the bathroom to take a shower. Please keep an eye on
Taehyung” Jungkook said and walked into the bathroom. Namjoon sat down
next to Taehyung awkwardly. Taehyung was eyeing his food, water pooling in
his eyes. “Are you okay? What’s wrong?” Namjoon asked, tensed.
“Nothing…it’s just…I accidentally killed someone last night. I know this
sounds childish since y’all probably kill people left and right. And I know he
was a bad man, but no one deserves to be killed before getting a second chance.
He wasn’t born bad- no one is.” Taehyung said softly, sniffling. Namjoon could
see the pain in Taehyung’s eyes. Suddenly he remembered that he had met
someone a few days ago. “This ought to cheer Taehyung up” Namjoon thought.
“Taehyung, I met your cousin Kim Seokjin a few days ago” Namjoon said.
Taehyung immediately forgot his pain and his eyes sparkled. “What? That’s
amazing. How is he? How is my baby sister? Did you tell him I’m okay? He
must be so worried” Taehyung rambled breathlessly. Namjoon chuckled. “He
was worried and angry that you had been kidnapped and wanted to go to the
police. But I told him that you were in good care and you would be going back
home soon. Jina is happy and healthy, although she misses you a lot. I
convinced Jin not to go to the police. I may have slightly threatened him. But
other than that, our meet went fine. Small talk, no conversation. Of course since
then things have changed. You were attacked last night so I doubt we can let
you go home just yet. Before we were keeping you to make sure you don’t go to
the police but now we need to keep you here to keep you safe.” Namjoon
explained Taehyung.

*Flashback to a few days ago*
Namjoon stood in the office lobby. He looked around, admiring the classy
marble floors and high ceilings. He checked his watch, it was almost 7 pm. If
his info was right then Kim Seokjin- Taehyung’s cousin got off work at 7 pm
every day. He sat down on a leather sofa, growing impatient by the minute.
About 20 minutes passed. Namjoon got up, about to give up and leave when he
saw Seokjin, exiting the lift. He wore a crisp black suit. Namjoon gulped. He
knew from photos that Jin was good looking; but in person, Jin looked beyondhandsome. He quickly walked towards Jin who was about to leave the building. “Mr. Kim?” Namjoon said loudly. Jin turned around, surprised. “Yes?” he said, confused. “I need to have a word with you. It’s urgent” Namjoon replied and led Jin outside. “Should we go to some café?” Namjoon suggested. “Sorry but my sister is home for the weekend. How about we go to my place and talk?” Jin said and stopped a taxi. Namjoon nodded and got into the cab. They sat in silence. Once they reached, Jin hurried out and signalled Namjoon to follow. Namjoon walked into the apartment complex. It was small and cozy. Jin opened the door. Before Namjoon could say anything, a teenage girl ran into the hall and hugged Jin. Jin laughed and kissed her on the forehead. “Who is this Jin hyung?” the girl asked. Jin sighed, a smile playing on his lips. “Jina, this is…” Jin trailed off. “Wait who exactly are you?” Jin asked, realising he had brought a complete stranger home. Namjoon smiled. “I am Kim Namjoon” he said, offering a shake hand. “Are you like some long-lost relative of mine?” Jin asked , shaking Namjoon’s hand. “Haha no. I am actually here to tell you something important. If we could speak in private…?” Jin nodded. “Jina, go to your room. We adults need to speak” Jin said. Jina looked a bit concerned but left anyway. Jin poured them drinks and they sat down. “I need you to listen to me calmly and understand what I am saying” Namjoon told Jin. Jin nodded. “I work for Jeon Jungkook- the one who has your brother Taehyung.” Jin dropped his glass in shock and it shattered on the hardwood floor. “I am calling the police” Jin said, rage boiling within him. “You will do no such thing or I assure you, you will never see your brother again” Namjoon said coldly. Jin sat back down, head in his hands. “I cannot tell you why we have him. But we will send him home soon. He is not injured or sick or alone. He is taken care of there. As long as you don’t tell the police or anyone else about the kidnapping, your brother will be safe.” Namjoon said, sipping on his drink. Jin sighed, his hands shaking. “I am not going to hurt you or your loved ones. I just need you to be patient” Namjoon said softly, taking Jin’s hand. “Thank you for telling me he is okay. Please tell Taehyung that we miss him and love him and that Jina is happy and healthy.” Jin said, his voice laced with concern. “Of course” Namjoon said reassuringly. Namjoon got up to leave. “Mr. Kim Namjoon, please take care of Taehyung. He is young and has never seen violence and all that. Just please take care of him. I would do anything you say for the sake of his safety.” Jin said, pleadingly. Namjoon smiled. “I would do everything in my power to ensure his safety. I promise.” he said and left. *flashback ends*

A/N Ques: who's hot who's hot
Ans: NAMJIN
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