13

Two days had passed since Yoongi's discharge and everything was moving smoothly. Namjoon had come on that day and requested Seokjin to meet him last time till they met again. Seokjin had obviously obliged. They separated on a good note. 

Seokjin was discussing a case with his team when his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and frowned but didn't pick up the call. His phone rang again. He sighed and excused himself to a private place, his office. After locking the door he picked up the call, "I've told you not to call me in the hospital."

I'm sorry sir. But I had no other option. 

Seokjin sighed, "This better be important Kai!"

It is sir. Master's successor asked about you.

Seokjin's eyes widen with the mixture of worry and fear, "What did you tell him?"

I didn't tell him anything sir. But I think he knows you.

"Does he know my other name?"

I don't think so sir. He specifically asked for Dr Kim Seokjin.

"What about Jimin and Jungkook?"

He didn't ask anything. But he was kind of interested in your life in the States.

"Call there and hide everything single thing about us. 

I already did sir. 

Seokjin's jaw clenched, "Who is dad's successor?"

Someone named RM. No one has seen him except his inner circle which consists of 4-5 people. 

"Are you in his inner circle?"

No sir, I can't be in it if I have to protect you.

Seokjin chuckled, "Thanks Kai! You have been a great help."

No problem sir. I'll always be loyal to you sir.

Seokjin smiled to himself, "Kai, make sure you are loyal to dad's successor too."

Yes sir!

Seokjin smiled and cut the call. 'Who is RM?' His thoughts were broken by a knock on his door. He opened it to find Jungkook there, smiling. "Why are you smiling so brightly bunny?"

Jungkook turned red and chirped, "I have a date tonight."

Seokjin laughed, "Best of luck with that but first let's get back to the case." 

Jungkook nodded, "I just came to fetch you for that."

~

It was past 2 in the morning and Namjoon was sitting on the chair on the terrace of his mansion. He heard someone come in and by the heavy steps he knew it was Hoseok. Hoseok sat beside him, "Can't sleep?"

Namjoon shook his head, "What about you?"

Hoseok tightened his coat, "I was actually asleep but Taehyung had a nightmare so I woke up. Made sure he was sleeping peacefully again but I couldn't sleep."

Namjoon nodded, "Thanks Hoba, for taking care of Tae for me."

Hoseok chuckled, "Of course I would. I love him." 

Namjoon smiled but didn't say anything. He starred in the black void of the sky. 

Hoseok saw him and was concerned, "What are you thinking?"

"About the bet with Seokjin hyung." Namjoon said without looking away. 

Hoseok put his hand on Namjoon's thigh, "I think you'll win. You guys will meet this month."

Namjoon looked at him, "Actually I saw him earlier. But he didn't see me."

Hoseok was confused

2 hours ago

Namjoon was walking on an empty road. The weather was chilly. It had just snowed a few hours ago. His boots didn't make any noise against the snow. There were some noises of crickets or leaves rustling, but otherwise the night was silent. When he was about to reach his destination, he saw a shadow pass by. He pulled out his gun and started to walk towards his destination but this time with complete alert mind. When he reached there, he saw someone come closer to the place he wanted to go. If the moon would not have been full, he couldn't recognise the figure. But when he saw the face in the moonlight, he was hit by a wave of ecstasy. It was Seokjin. He looked ever so beautiful. His features shone more elegantly in the moonlight. He looked like a complete angel. Namjoon put his gun back to its place and crept near Seokjin but hid behind a pillar. 

Seokjin put a bunch of flowers on a grave and sat there. Surely the ground was cold but he didn't care. He chuckled to himself, "Hi Appa, I know I'm late today. I'm sorry. But I had to cover Jungkook too. He went on a date today. I know right! The baby bunny we knew, finally found a man. Jimin also was talking about him seeing someone. I guess they are finally settling down." 

There was a short pause and then he continued, "I'm sorry Appa. I didn't follow what you had taught. I couldn't. I let my past affect my future. Poor Namjoonie. He must have been busy all week and I just let the memory of past guide me into a foolish mistake. You told me to leave the past in its place, but I couldn't Appa. I'm sorry. I really like Namjoon, but I can't go through the same thing again. Not when you are not by my side." 

There was a pause again, this time a longer one. He sniffed and whipped the tears on his cheeks with the back of his hand. "I went to meet dad today. He is doing well. But he is not coming out of his coma. I tried my best. They say we have the best neurologist to help us but I think he needs more time. I told him about Namjoon too. I hope he approves the match." He sat there for a few minutes before getting up and cleaning his pants. "I'll take your leave Appa. Take care. I'll take care of four of us. And I promise I'll be more careful with my actions in future. I love you Appa, we love you!"

Seokjin went away quickly without looking back. When he was nowhere in sight Namjoon came out of hiding and put his bunch of flowers next to those of Seokjin, "I'm sorry for hearing your small chat. We are trying our best to take master out of coma and I assure you that he'll out soon. I'll take the best care of Seokjin hyung. I promise. And you know, I have never broken a promise." He stood there for a few minutes, bowed to the grave and started getting out of graveyard taking in the beauty of nature and thinking about monologue that Seokjin had just delivered to the grave. 

Current time

Hoseok listened to him carefully, "Then why didn't you went there and call him out?" 

Namjoon chuckled, "I know it's been a very short time knowing him but I was sure that if I did call him today, he would have blamed me of following him. And I would have lost the chance of having him back in my life."

Hoseok nodded. They sat there in a comfortable silence for what seemed like hours but actually was only half an hour. Hoseok got up from his seat, "Go to sleep Joon-ah. We have important work tomorrow." Namjoon nodded but still sat there. Hoseok turned back and started walking inside the house. 

"We'll meet soon hyung. I promise."