SACRIFICE

THE NEXT DAY (AERUM POV)

I woke up, did my usual routine, showered and dressed; wearing light blue ripped jeans, red oversized tee shirt, and white high-top converse. I styled my hair into a messy ponytail, put on a black choker, and a black mask for my face.

I got out of my house and drove towards the SM building, waiting for Mr. Song or Jinwoo to come out. After a good seven minutes both Mr. Song and Jinwoo came out together and drove off in a black car. I quickly followed them, staying way behind not trying to alert them of me.

After 20 minutes of wandering around, they finally parked in an abandoned building. I parked next to the white 18-wheeler, hiding the car and to be off-the-grid. I reached for my gun but remembered I didn't bring one and Minho took my back-up gun I stored in my car. I mentally cursed myself for forgetting it.

I entered the three-story building, walking slowly since the lights were off. I heard footsteps on the opposite side of me. I quickly ran and hid under the staircase as the turned on.

"Hello, nice fro you to come." I heard a girl voice speak.

"Of course, anything for you Sunny." I heard a male voice speak. It wasn't Mr. Song's voice, so I suppose it was Jinwoo's.

"It's Queen B, to you both. We're doing business not family bonding time." she stated firmly.

Queen B? Well I'm guessing she's related to one of them. But at least we know she goes by Sunny also. Maybe that's her real name?

"Follow me, we got matters to discuss." she said. I heard footsteps above me, meaning they were walking up the stairs. After a while, it went silent. I slowly got up from my hiding place and walked up the stairs, towards the second floor.

I walked quietly to avoid making a noise. I followed their voices as my guide, leading me into a room that looked like a library. Since there were many bookshelves, half empty and the other filled with actual books. In between all the bookshelves, a long wooden table and a black screen stood in the middle. Where Mr. Song and Jinwoo sat while Queen B stood in front of the screen. I hid behind one of the bookshelves that still contained books but gave me a peek hole to look through.

"There has been poeple ruining and changing our plan." she stated. "These two, have been getting closer and closer to our plan. And not to mention almost blew your cover Mr. Song, as well as your niece, Yibum." she said, showing a picture of Minho and me.

"Since these two are top FBI agents." she started.

"Wait! They're FBI agents?" Mr. Song asked in disbelief.

"How could you possibly not know that Mr. Song?" Jinwoo said.

"I don't blame you Mr. Song, these two are undercover and are the best agents in the nation." she said.

"Since Bighit Entertainment has these two as bodyguards for Jimin. It'll be eve harder fro us to get him. So, we have contacted Kim Hayeon, the leader of the BTS sasaengs, and came up with an agreement that both sides will stay away from our targets. They'll stay away from Seulgi and we'll stay away from Jimin, until we can get rid off these two." she stated, switching slides showing a picture of Hayeon and some other girl.

As soon as I saw the Hayeon they were talking about. I cursed myself for not knowing sooner.

"Also, we have gotten help from Queen Lu, the leader of the EXO sasaengs, which is Red Velvet's older brother group. We have gotten them to help us in our plan, especially since both EXO and BTS sasaengs have had a really bad past and despise each other dearly." she said. So the random girl was the girl known as Queen Lu.

My phone buzzed in the middle of her conversation, thinking it was her phone. The second time it buzzed louder, she thought it was Mr. Song's. On the final buzz, she knew it wasn't any of theirs.

I looked at my phone that was still buzzing and reminded myself to scream at him for ruining my cover.

"Crap Taehyung, why are you calling me?" I murmured under my breath, which they heard.

"Who's there?" Queen B called, motioning Jinwoo to walk towards my direction puling out a gun. He shot at the bookshelf next to me to intimidate me. He's bluffing.

As he walked closer to me, I made sure I had my mask o and pushed the bookshelf forward, landing on top of Jinwoo. I ran, giving myself a head start as Queen B quickly followed.

As I ran my phone kept buzzing its head off. I knew I had to answer it, knowing he won't stop until I answered. I ran inside a room that was filled with life-sized cut out boards of Red Velvet. I hid inside the closet and quickly accepted the call.

"Kim Taehyung! What do you need!" I whispered-yelled.

"Oh hi Aerum! What took you so long to answer?" he asked, ignoring my question.

"Get to the freaking point, Taehyung!"

"Why do you sound mad? Are you okay?"

Oh my gosh, this boy! I opened my mouth to reply back but Queen B entered the room.

"I have to go bye!" I barely whispered, hanging up before he could reply back.

I stepped back into the closet, getting more deeper in as she stood in front of the closet door. She stood there for a few seconds before leaving. After a while I exited the door and quickly exited it.

As I walked out I saw Jinwoo and quickly turned the other way accidently bumping into the chair, making a noise and catching his attention.

"Yah! Get back here!" he screamed.

He's really stupid if he thinks I'll turn around and go to him. I thought, as I ran up the stairs to the roof. Jinwoo tried to shoot at me, but I was faster and quicker. I ran through door and found myself on the rooftop.

"Crap," I sighed.

I had to make a decision and fast, knowing Jinwoo was behind my trail. I looked around my surroundings to see what I could use. I spotted a rope on the other side of the roof, but I had no time to get it since Jinwoo was coming up fast. I quickly hid beside the rooftop wall and by the door where I would be block once it opens up.

I put my black mask back up since it fell down from the excessive running. I waited shortly until the door slammed open, revealing Jinwoo who stood there turning his head in every direction; looking out for me. As Jinwoo turned the opposite direction as me, I slammed the door shut and tackled Jinwoo. Jinwoo fell from the sudden attack with me following him down.
Jinwoo pushed me off of him, causing me to roll and lay next to him with my back against the ground. He used this time as an advantage and laid on top of me. I slapped the gun out of Jinwoo's hand as he started to pull it out. I kneed him where the sun doesn't shine and pushed his body of off me.

I push myself up and ran towards the gun, picking it up and pointing it towards Jinwoo. Jinwoo frozed as he stepped forward, provoking me.

"Don't move or I'll shoot." I calmly stated through the mask.

"I don't believe you can." he said, walking forward towards me. I aimed the gun towards his shoulder and pulled the trigger without hesitation. He stopped from the sudden pain wide-eyed, grasping his shoulder.

"I stay true to my word." I stated walking over to him, squatting down to his eye level since he fell from the shot. I pinned the gun to the side of his head making him stiff as I tilted my head to the side.

"Never underestimate me." I said before knocking him out with the butt of the gun, hitting his head. I dragged his body and placed him in front of the door, leaving him there.

I quickly run and pick the rope off the ground, tying it against the poll that held the flags. I pulled the rope, securing it in its place, making sure I wouldn't fall. I tied the rope around my waist and securing it so I wouldn't fall, despite the pain I was receiving from it.

I stood on the railing, ready to jump off until the door slammed open revealing Queen B and Mr. Song.

"Mr. Song, check on Jinwoo!" she yelled, pointing her gun at me in defense.

"Turn around!" she yelled.

I slowly turn around with my hands up with a smirk despite having a mask on.

"He's alive!" Mr. Song revealed with relief.

"If you keep doing what you're doing, none of you will be." I stated before leaning backwards and falling off.

I fell with a 'hmpf' sound from the rope reaching its climax. Pressuring and tugging at my back, I settled my feet against the window and bended my knees. Pushing myself back swinging back and forth each time, hitting the window with great force. After two more tries the window shatters open as I swing myself in. I untied the rope and quickly run out through the stairs, leading me down to the first floor.

I exited the warehouse and ran towards my car, getting inside while catching my breath. As I drove off I received another call from Taehyung.

"Hello," I answered breathlessly, despite having intense training from the FBI and still getting tired from only a few runs.

"Hi, Aerum!" he answered cheerfully.

"May I ask why you're calling me at this moment?" I asked.

"Because I want to hear your voice right now." he replied straight forward, catching me off-guard.

"Don't you have something to do right now? You are an idol aren't you?" I asked, ignoring his answer.

"It's my free time-"

"So, you're spending your free time by calling me while you can call so many other people?" I interrupt him, questioning his choices he could possibly do during their free time.

"Yup! I want to spend my free time calling and hearing your voice." he said sounding proud. Even though I couldn't see him physically I could tell he had a smile plastered on his face.

"Oh, really?" I said amused.

"Yup! So what are you doing right now?" he asked curiously.

"I'm currently driving back to work." I answered, as I drove towards the building.

"Where do you work at anyways? How come you never told me?" he asked.

"Because you never asked and besides it's not any of your business." I said flatly as I got our off my car, walking towards the building.

"What? That's not far!" he complained. "You know a lot about me! Why can't I know a little about you?" he whined.

"Have you forgotten that you are a idol? Everybody literally can or knows everything about you." I said. Which is true but since I'm an FBI agent I can literally look up anybody's information and life history.

"That's different,"

"How?"

"Because, it doesn't count that I'm an idol. I want you to know the real Kim Taehyung and I want to learn who the real Kim Aerum is." he said depressed.

"Fine," I said giving in. "You have one chance to get to know me." I finished,

"Yay!" I heard him celebrate on the other side other line.

As I entered the building, Minho gave me a stern look as he tapped his wrist signifying the time and tilting his head towards the meeting room. I nodded to him as he left to attend the meeting.

"Look Taehyung, I have to go. Sorry." I said.

"Aw, why so early?" he whined. "But okay, bye!"

I hanged up from the him and entered the meeting.

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