How Long Will I Love You?

You'll Be Alright

The week was almost over and the photoshoot including the planning for the opening event resumed. They were cruising off the Island's sea once again with some of the invited guests when he received a call from Youngmin, one of his childhood friends and one of his business partners in the advertising industry.

"Sungjae, my twin brother is missing, he's been off the grid for two days now," Youngmin started.

"Missing...? What kind of trouble did he get himself into this time?" he furrowed his brow remembering Kwangmin's carefree and loud personality.

"He followed you to B Island. But I haven't heard from him for the past few days," the older twin stated worriedly.

"What do you mean he followed me?" he started pacing at the yacht's sun deck feeling a bit agitated.

"He found out that Luna was invited to B Island."

"What about her? I saw her before the—" he abruptly stopped walking back and forth. "Are you saying that she has something to do about the recent incident?" He knitted his brow and started to walk briskly towards where he left Joy.

"I'm not sure... but he sound worried the last time he called and he was talking about you and a girl named Joy," Youngmin paused on the other line. "I'm really worried about Kwangmin. Our conversation was cut off. Something is wrong and I can sense it."

"Why didn't you tell me immediately?" he asked as panic started to rise from his chest.

"I called, but Ilhoon answered your phone and told me you were drugged... I told him that I can't reach Kwangmin. Ilhoon told me that he'd notify Minhyuk."

"Okay. I'll keep you posted. You don't have to worry a lot." he tried to compose himself and reassure Youngmin all at the same time.

"... And Sungjae, you and Joy, both of you have to be careful..."

"Thanks. I'm quite scared of what might happen to Joy this time. She's been through a lot. This has to stop." he rubbed his temple.

"Luna... She's sick. That's what Ricky told us. Be careful, okay?"

Their conversation was interrupted when he heard screaming and yelling from the other side of the deck from where he left Joy a while ago. He ran towards the commotion and was stunned to see her struggling in the water while Eunwoo tries to save her.

What the hell happened?! He stood frozen, his feet glued on the floor, as he watched Joy trying to kick and claw in the water. Beads of sweat started forming on his forehead – it felt like his chest and wind pipe were closing up making it a struggle to breathe while his heart pounded hard against his chest. His eyes widened in terror at the sight of her suffering yet again. It felt like an arrow just pierced right through his chest. WHY? WHY IS THIS HAPPENING AGAIN?!

"JOY, I GOT YOU! YOU NEED TO RELAX!!" Eunwoo shouted as he tried to pull Joy who was desperately thrashing around with her legs and arms in the water.

A freefall lifeboat was launched at the same time that the sound of a motorboat speeding towards the yacht could be heard. The people who witnessed the incident sighed in relief.

How long will this go? Should I leave Joy to stop these accidents from happening repeatedly? Sungjae dried his tears with the back of his hand when he felt a gentle squeeze on his shoulder.

"She'll be fine." Eunkwang comforted him.

"She's safe now," Minhyuk tapped him on the shoulder.

"Hyung, what happened?" he exhaled then resumed what he was saying. "I just excused myself for a while to take Youngmin's call and then this..." he trailed off.

"Someone pulled her and jumped off the yacht. Eunwoo was quick to react to rescue Joy." Minhyuk clenched his fist.

"What about the person who did this?" the muscles in his face tightening as he tried to hide his frustration and anger.

"The person... he disappeared in the water after jumping." Minhyuk said thoughtfully. "Tell Youngmin that his brother is safe. We found him right after GOT7 found you."

He inhaled a deep breath and blew it slowly, "How is he?" He was reminded of the scent right after he lost consciousness during the incident. It was Kwangmin.

"He was badly beaten but he's recovering. He told us something else which might help with the case."

'She's sick..." Sungjae revealed as they walked towards the cabin where Joy was examined and resting.

"Who...?" Minhyuk asked.

"Luna. She's sick. Youngmin told me," he sat on a chair right next to the bed where Joy was lying down and sleeping.

Minhyuk nodded as he stood next to where he sat. "You knew? Someone's helping her."

"I suspected her before but now... I don't know. Why is she doing this?" he shook his head and rubbed his face with the palm of his hand. The whole situation was getting way out of their hand.

"Who would suffer next because of me?" he asked loudly while gritting his teeth.

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Joy was transferred back to the facility and the rest of RV members insisted that they'd look after her while Sungjae and Eunwoo get some rest.

The two men ended up drinking at the rooftop where the event was held the other day.

"You always save her... Thank you." Sungjae raised his glass of beer and clinked it on Eunwoo's.

"Anything for Joy," he smiled at Sungjae who was playing absentmindedly with the ring on a necklace around his neck. He was slumped on the couch, tired eyes and looking exhausted. "Are you okay?"

"Hmmn...? I'm fine." Sungjae exhaled slowly and forced a smile before gulping down and emptying his glass of beer. "It's just that..." he shook his head and stood up.

"Don't blame yourself too much, Sungjae. It's not your fault. None of these series of unfortunate events are your fault," he sighed as he tried to comfort him.

Sungjae gave him a bitter smile, "Take care of Joy for me."

"Hey, what are you planning to do?" he stood up, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"I'm leaving the island."

"Are you giving up this easily?" he asked slack-mouthed.

Sungjae looked back at him, sadness evident in his glassy eyes, "I'm trying to protect her."