ASCLEPIUS

51

"Are you flecainide? Because I think my heart just skipped a beat"

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The sound of people chatting effortlessly around you while enjoying their expensive dinner was no where near loud enough for you to bear through the excruciating silence at your dinner table.

Neither you or Jungkook ordered had ordered and were simply looking through the menus in front of you.

Well, one of you really.

You were too busy trying to read his expression.

Surely for him to go all this way to ask the chief of surgery to lie to you and to come all this way it could only mean one thing.

He had figured you out.

And it was most likely that there was actually a police force waiting for you outside and handcuffs with your name on it.

"What do I do..." you murmured while leaning your head lower to hide behind the menu.

"Hm? If you can't decide, I recommend getting their Carbonora" Jungkook watched as you popped your head up in confusion but once you realised what he said you tried to play it off.

"A-Ah... I see... then I'll get that" you confirmed before closing the menu and putting it down while making sure to avoid all eye contact.

Intrigued at your strange behaviour, the officer placed his menu down as well as leaning in closer towards you over the table with his elbows on the cloth and his chin resting on his palm.

"Nervous, are we?" Your body froze.

"N-No! Why would I be so nervous around an officer?" Chuckling nervously, you tried your best to seem like your usual self in front of Jungkook.

"Well I can think of two reasons why you could be nervous in front of an officer" your eyes perked up at this, wondering where he was going with this.

"...what... are they?" Jungkook crossed his arms before leaning back in his chair.

"Well for one, you could have broken the law and be a criminal" you held your breath and you instantly felt like you were done for.

He wasn't the best officer for nothing, you know.

The officer smirked before leaning back forward so that he could almost whisper the next words.

"Or two, you could be madly in love with me"

...huh?
What?

You and me both.

You were unsure if you had heard correctly or if you had gone madly insane due to how nervous you were.

However, before you could even react, a waiter had came by and began talking to Jungkook. Their voices became back ground noise as you tried to comprehend what was going on.

This could be a good cover up.

Huh? What do you mean?

Well, you could take this opportunity to distract him by pretending to be madly in love with him. Or better yet, make him fall for you so that if you do get caught, he won't have the heart to send you to prison.

What? No! That's a bad idea! And not to mention a heartless thing to do!

Well, it's either he takes advantage of you or you take advantage of him.

How about neither? I can just not get caught.

Tch, good luck with that.

"Y/N?" Jungkook's voice brought you back to reality and you realised that the waiter had already left with your orders.

"Huh? Did you order?" The other chuckled.

"It seems like my comment has caught you off guard. Yes, I ordered both of our meals" you also noticed that your cups were also filled with red wine.

It reminded you that this was supposed to be a date with Chief Kim instead.

"...why did you ask Chief Kim to lie to me?" You finally asked, having had enough of being so nervous and confused.

The older pursed his lips in thought before sighing.

"Well, I've been assigned to look after you by the police department" you tilted your head at this.

Huh?

"What? Look after me? Why?" Jungkook reached over to drink his glass of wine before placing it back and continuing on.

"After the whole you saving the daughter and being a hero, the police department knew that the criminal would probably come back and take revenge on you. I've been keeping an eye on you for awhile now" his words were hitting you like a cold wind as you realised why he was trying to talk to you all this time.

"Oh... that's why you came to my house that time..."

Damn I'm such an idiot...

"Mhm. Which brings me to my next question, why were you trying to avoid me at all costs?"

Oh no...

Oh no indeed. How are you going to get out of this one, then?

I don't know! Can't you help me out?!

I already did. Pretend that you love him-

No! That's morally wrong!

Then good luck on your own.

"Well... you see... the funny thing is..." you were trying to think of anything plausible that would suffice convincing Jungkook.

"What are you hiding? Do I need to keep an eye on you while you're working to find out-"

"I'm madly in love with you!" Jungkook was now the frozen one as he sat there with his mouth agape and his eyes wide.

You could feel your heart drop from your words, not believing that you had such a thing.

"You're... what?"

Well, I guess you chose the right option. He's definitely not suspicious of you now.

I hope you're right about this...

"I... like you... Jeon Jungkook"

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A/n: my my my, Y/N 🤭 how bold of you 🤣👏

Just a little notice guys! I got my school time table and I'm basically going to be in the same position as I was last year. I think it's best if I type up the rest of the story and then publish it all together and don't worry, I am capable of doing that 🤧 *flashbacks to Who We Are book 1*

So I'm sorry to those who liked weekly updates! At least you'll be able to binge read the rest of the story when I finally finish it soon 🤧 I'll try and get it done before Christmas 🤷🏻‍♀️

Oh! I almost forgot, ya girl Clucky has just turned 21! 👏👏👏I can legally drink in America 🤣