Chapter 25 : don’t be so afraid

Jimin stepped forward, his anger boiling over as he pointed a gun at Taehyung's head. "Move," he commanded coldly.

Taehyung raised his hands slowly, eyes darting from Jimin's steely gaze to the rest of the group. The room was thick with tension, each person grappling with betrayal and confusion.

Suga's eyes flickered with a mix of anger and uncertainty. "We've been through too much, Taehyung. Betrayal is a hard pill to swallow, especially from someone we considered family."

J-Hope, who had been silent until now, added, "We considered you family. This betrayal is not something we can easily forgive."

Before Taehyung could answer, RM stepped out from the shadows, his expression cold and resolute. "Take him," he ordered.

Jimin grabbed Taehyung by the arm and roughly pulled him towards the door. The others followed, their expressions a mix of hurt and determination. They couldn't allow this betrayal to go unpunished.

Meanwhile, YN was driving through the city, her mind racing with worry. She changed gears hurriedly, pushing her car to its limits as she sped towards Taehyung's apartment. She parked the car haphazardly and sprinted towards the building, her heart pounding in her chest.

Reaching Taehyung's apartment, she rang the bell repeatedly, her anxiety growing with each passing second. "Come on, Taehyung, open the door," she muttered under her breath.

Inside the apartment, Taehyung glanced towards the door. He was powerless to do anything. Jimin and the others were determined to take him away.

"We need to get out of here," Jin said, urgency in his voice. "Before anyone gets involved, it will only make things worse."

Suga nodded in agreement. "Let's move."

Jimin pushed Taehyung towards the back exit, the group moving quickly. They slipped out of the apartment just as YN rang the bell again, her desperation growing.

YN continued to ring the bell, but there was no response. Her worry turned to frustration, and she pounded on the door. "Taehyung! Are you in there?" she called out, hoping for any sign of him.

After a few more moments of silence, she stepped back, her mind racing with possible scenarios. She had to find Taehyung and make sure he was safe. She couldn't let Jungkook's threats and the unfolding chaos keep her from protecting the people she cared about.

Determined, YN turned and ran back to her car, her thoughts focused on finding Taehyung before it was too late.

Taehyung was roughly shoved into a black van parked in a secluded alleyway. Jimin, still holding the gun, climbed in after him, followed by the rest of the group. RM closed the door behind them, sealing Taehyung's fate.

"Drive," RM ordered the driver, and the van sped off into the night.

Taehyung looked around at his captors, the faces of his former friends now twisted with anger and betrayal. He knew he had to find a way out of this situation, but for now, he was at their mercy.

As YN drove through the city, her mind raced with fear and determination. She had to find Taehyung before it was too late. She called his number again and again, but there was no answer. Her heart sank as the realization set in: Taehyung was in grave danger, and she was running out of time.

She headed towards one of the possible hideouts she knew of, hoping that she would find a clue or some indication of where they might have taken him. Her phone buzzed with a message from an unknown number. She quickly opened it, her hands trembling. "I heard you have four friends... um, what's their names... oh yes, Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo. Am I right?"

YN's eyes widened. Without any delay, she took a sharp U-turn, her heart pounding with fear for her friends. She couldn't let them fall into danger because of her. She had to act fast and protect them before it was too late.

Meanwhile, Taehyung was trying to think of a way to escape. He glanced at his captors, who were all deep in thought, each processing the betrayal in their own way. Taehyung knew he had to find a way to get out of this situation and warn YN.

YN raced towards her friends' apartment, her mind a whirlwind of fear and determination. She had to get to them before Jungkook did. She couldn't let him harm them. She pulled out her phone and called Jennie, praying she would answer.

"Hello?" Jennie's voice came through the line.

"Jennie! Are you and the girls okay?" YN asked urgently.

"Yeah, we're fine. Why?" Jennie replied, sounding confused.

"Listen, you need to get out of there now. Go somewhere safe. I'll explain everything later, but you have to trust me," YN said, her voice trembling.

"Okay, YN. We'll leave right away," Jennie said, sensing the urgency in YN's voice.

YN hung up and drove faster, hoping she would get to her friends in time. She couldn't let Jungkook win. She had to protect her friends and find a way to save Taehyung.

Inside the van, Taehyung was frantically trying to think of a way out. He knew he couldn't overpower Jimin and the others, but maybe he could outsmart them. He glanced around, taking in his surroundings and looking for anything he could use to his advantage.

As the van sped through the city streets, Taehyung's mind raced with possibilities. He had to find a way to alert YN without tipping off his captors. He subtly shifted in his seat, trying to get a better look at the interior of the van.

"What's the plan, RM?" Suga asked, breaking the silence.

"We need to take him somewhere secluded," RM replied. "Somewhere we can get answers without being interrupted."

Jimin tightened his grip on the gun, his jaw clenched with anger. "He better start talking, or this won't end well for him."

YN reached her friends' apartment just as they were stepping outside. Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo looked worried but ready to follow YN's lead.

"YN, what's going on?" Lisa asked, her voice filled with concern.

"There's no time to explain," YN said urgently. "We need to get somewhere safe."

The girls nodded, trusting YN's judgment. They quickly piled into YN's car, and she drove off, heading towards a house , where she knew they could hide in for the time being.

As they drove, YN's phone buzzed again. It was another message from the unknown number. "I was just asking, don't be so afraid"

YN's heart raced. Jungkook was watching their every move. She had to think fast.