𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐘 | 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐍

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renjun was proud of himself. it was that same familiar pride he had when he had published his book. seeing yuta smile because of him after their conversation was probably the highlight of his day, but he couldn't forget what he had told him before they parted ways.

"thank you, renjun. i will always remember this day, you're just too kind for this world. i really am sorry for everything." renjun shook his head.

"i know you are, but i don't need an apology. you didn't do anything to me."

"right...jaemin..."

when the two left his office, renjun went straight upstairs to jaemin's office and told him a short summary of his conversation with yuta. he left some parts out for yuta's sake. he just wanted to let the younger know that yuta wants to speak with him and that their conversation went well.

"you're so sweet, renjun. i always loved that about you." renjun flushed red at the sudden complement. jaemin missed seeing renjun like that, all red and blushing because of him.

"shut up, i'm going home now." renjun smacked the younger's arm before leaving. just after he left, yuta had entered.

"i assume renjun told you why i'm here?" jaemin nodded sitting back in his desk, "out of everyone here, i owe you the biggest apology. i might not have drugged you directly, but i let it happen when i could have stopped it. you lost your memory and i kept it hidden all this time because i was so ashamed, but you have every right to know what occurred. i'm sorry i hurt both you and renjun. you two have been through enough." jaemin hummed softly, after everything that yuta said he couldn't help but admire renjun for seeing the good in people. if renjun forgave him, then jaemin would too.

"that means a lot, yuta. it really does." jaemin smiled as he walked over to the older.

"i wish you both well. renjun obviously really loves you, so make sure you hold onto him." jaemin could see some sadness in yuta's eyes, the sound of defeat was in his voice yet he was being sincere. he felt sorry that yuta had to watch renjun and jaemin be together all the time when he felt this way.

being the kind person he was, he gently took yuta's hand and kissed his knuckles. yuta almost melted at the gesture. jaemin then hugged yuta tightly. "forgive and forget. i'm sorry too." and yuta knew exactly what the younger was referring too. he didn't need to apologize, but he did anyway. leaving jaemin's office that day was another weight lifted off of yuta's chest. and after what jaemin did, yuta felt like he didn't ever want to wash that hand but he did. it was a first step into letting him go.

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"how am i supposed to prove he's innocent? he was a bystander and there is no evidence proving otherwise."

"yuta told me doyoung had threatened him and got some dirt on him which is why yuta is always wrapped around his finger. none of what he has on yuta is true, so whatever he has on him we have to dig that up and tell the authorities that doyoung threatened yuta with it." renjun said. jeno nodded, thinking that was a good idea.

"great, but how are you going to get that evidence?"

renjun had to do it. no one else could because renjun knew the whole story best and he knew exactly what he came there to find. he was nervous since he was sneaking into doyoung's office and could get caught. yeah, their boss could catch him, but it was fine as long as it was someone other than doyoung himself.

the small male went through his filing cabinet until he came across a folder with yuta's name on it. slowly, renjun slid that folder out from the drawer and began flipping through it. he was crouched down behind the desks so he couldn't be seen from the outside.

nakamoto, yuta

24

male

osaka, japan

october 25, 1995

renjun continued to read with curious eyes. he flipped to a different page and came across an experience certificate.

nakamoto yuta is a hard working man, though he might not be fitting for this job. he quit his former career all because he wanted to be payed more. it was rumored that he was stealing money from us and—

bingo. renjun had found exactly what he was looking for. he stood up to his feet and was ready to leave when he bumped into a chest. when he looked up he met with doyoung. of course he did. "renjun? do you love me that much?" doyoung sneered. as if his body was suddenly working by itself, renjun stepped back. "i would think you would be trying to stay away from me instead of snooping around in my things...whatcha got there?" he peered down at renjun's small hands and noticed a stack of papers.

"none of your business." renjun was petrified. no words could truly describe how scared he was in that moment but he faked his confidence as he pushed past doyoung and tried to leave. tried. doyoung pulled him back by his wrist causing him to yelp.

"surely it is my business if you're in my office going through my files." renjun bit his lip as doyoung's grip on his arm was painfully tight. he tried to wriggle himself out of his grip but it only made matters worse. renjun let out a loud scream in pain when doyoung twisted his arm and pinned it behind his back. he took that opportunity to take the papers that renjun had with his free hand. "why are you suddenly so interested in yuta? does jaemin know about this?" renjun groaned in pain, still struggling to get out of that uncomfortable position.

renjun's back was toward doyoung and his hands were up against his back so he couldn't do anything and he couldn't see what doyoung was going to do next. "i'll just have to teach you not go through my things, hm? you're so nosy." doyoung said teasingly. the way he spoke was revolting. almost as if he was trying to flirt with him. renjun tried to move away when doyoung came close to his ear from behind his back.

"remember when yuta marked you all along your pretty pale skin? he's just terrible isn't he? a drunk." doyoung softly kissed renjun's neck, he knew exactly what he was doing. it brought back memories that renjun didn't want to relive.

"p-please..." renjun begged through gritted teeth, his wrists were in so much pain, "you're hurting me..." renjun almost cried. doyoung found it amusing. he liked toying with yuta, but he liked playing with renjun much better. after some thinking, doyoung let go of renjun and grabbed only one of his arms instead.

"if you yell, i'll make sure you regret it. you and jaemin both." doyoung threatened before he dragged renjun into the hallway. some coworkers were there talking and walking around, and renjun felt helpless. he wanted to shout, tell everyone what was going on, but he hesitated. he didn't hesitate because doyoung threatened him, but because he threatened jaemin too. next thing he knew, renjun was pushed into a dark room and before he could react, the door was locked.

he should have been paying attention to what part of the office he was being dragged to, but now he doesn't have a clue where he is. he's in some closet and no one can hear him. he ran to the door quickly, banging on it and twisting the knob, "doyoung!" he shouted. there was no response. he was so close to getting what he needed yet so far. the next thing on his list was getting out of this foreign place.

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thank you guys so much for the love and support on my book! it makes me so happy to know you're enjoying this, i always worry about whether you guys will like it or not😅 i really enjoying reading your comments too!

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