VALENTINE VIRUS [YM]

sixth.

Autumn leaves gently crush under Jimin's light feet as he strides through the softly lit path of the cosmo-filled garden, the fall flowers in tango with the wind. He peers back at the cozy gazebo he had been staying, fairy lights hang around its posts casting a glow and dream-like vibe to it. He remembers the toys and stuffies that scattered inside the place, and a little tea set pushed up at the corner. It made his thoughts wander back to the strange behavior of the child recently and although he is not in any place to pry he cannot help but feel concerned.

A few people greeted him once he steps inside the mansion to which he reciprocates the gesture, he noticed that the people working for Yoongi keeps their distance from him but still acknowledges his presence which he appreciates. Jimin stops by infront of the statue of the fierce elder Min, marvelling at its mesmerizing statute. The fact that this Jopok is actually run by powerful women makes it even more remarkable and just pure bad-ass, although Yoongi haven't really told him the story about how the syndicate started he feels awe and honestly speaking, more intimidated than he wants to admit.

He glances at his side when he hears someone call for his name only to see Hoseok, smiling brightly at him which is contagious because now he feels more positive. The underboss halts beside him, resting his palm on his waist and gazes up at the statue too.

"Hey, everything good?" Jimin asks softly, not really minding that he's staying at Yoongi's place once again.

"Yeah... It's beautiful, isn't it? They once told us that Elder Min had a hard time bearing children that's why she adopted Agust instead, took care of them even until she had her daughter." Heoseok informs, moving forward to trace tiny patterns on the tigress and its cub.

"I guess being a pet lover runs in their blood." Jimin comments.

"You should see Eunji surrounded by cats, she would not know how to act. Especially Yoongi when he's with Holly." The older indulges him. Jimin makes an amused noise, raising both of his eyebrows as images of the duo flashes in his mind.

"By the way, boss told me that you should rest for a while in one of the guest rooms because the meeting might not end for a few more hours. Told me that you should just spend the night here." Hoseok adds and the blond tilts his head in confusion.

"At this hour?"

"Odd business goes until odd hours."

"Am I not bothering him? He could just ask someone to drop me off."

Hoseok immediately shakes his head in disapproval, "Yoongi could but he'd rather not."

"Seriously?"

"Yes, seriously. C'mon, aren't you a college student? I know you guys don't sleep but you should really get some rest." Jimin rolls his eyes at Hoseoks playful jab and follows him up to the staircase.

Hoseok leads him to his room, much closer to the staircase and he easily memorized the way unlike before, it made him feel relieved and grateful. Jimin stares at the painted lavender door parallel to where he's staying, the name tag "은지" which is no doubt handcrafted by the kid itself dangles in the middle.

"This is Eunji's room?" Jimin asks.

"Nah, that's Jungkooks."

Jimin looks pointedly at Hoseok before sighing exasperratedly.

"Anyways, thank you so much for showing me the way."