"I'm staying overnight with my grandmother, Manager. I'll be at the dorm tomorrow around five thirty in the morning on the dot." I muttered a lie when I felt the car stopped. Ending the call, I took a peek of my surroundings.

"Uhm, is this the right place?" The driver asked, scared and anxiously looking around. Who wouldn't be when there wasn't a living soul anywhere in this dark night? The taxi idle under the lone post as the flickering light is the only thing making things visible around. An abandoned old warehouse stood on the outskirt of the city. It seemed out of place and gives off a chilling vibe to some who wasn't aware what's going on.

"Keep the change." I toss the money and exited the cab. As soon as I step out of the vehicle, it made a quick turn and gunned it, leaving me alone in the dust. Pulling the hood of my jacket up, I turn and took a long empty look at the warehouse. My hands remained deep in my pockets when I decide to walk towards it. The sound of crunching gravel and rocks underneath my shoes was the only thing I could hear until I saw three large men standing around an entrance, blocking it while smoking.

"Hey kid, you don't belong here. Run along while I'm being nice." The one in the middle puff out and disregard me standing there in front of them. I scoff at him trying to intimidate me just because they're few feet taller and bigger than me. Seriously... That's it?

"Are you making fun of me?" I watch him toss the butt of his cigarette and took a step closer to me. His buddies were on his tail, ready to pounce when a voice interrupting us.

"That's enough." Looking behind them was a familiar scowling face.

"Your nose looks good now eh?" I sneer at him when he instinctively touch his crooked nose. He was one of Shin's higher ranking lackey that dared to attack the boys when I was around.

"Boss expected you to treat 'Barcode' with respect." He gritted his teeth, probably wanting to curse at me but was holding it in.

"Barcode? You mean this puny thing?" The middle guy had his fat finger pointed at me.

"This your guy?" I ask the lackey who sigh heavily in respond. In a blink of on eye, I had his guy on his knees screaming in pain and clutching his broken finger while I stood before him.

"This is me being nice..." Without tearing my gaze from him, I raise my left feet and gave a hard kick in his chest. His body was shove roughly back on the cold ground, head slamming on it like a hollowed brick, knocking him unconscious.

"Useless." I step on the guy to cross over and head inside, ignoring their stunned faces of the men. My nose twitch from the stench of filth, molds and whatever else is lying inside. Climbing the creaky metal stairs, I finally reach the second landing of the empty warehouse. Walking pass the trash and graffitis on the walls, disregarding the pricking sensation of eyes in the dark following my every move until I reach a metal door in the end.

Knocking on it twice, a small sloth slide open above and a pair of glaring eyes stare down at me. Pulling the sleeves down, I showed the bar code tattoo on my wrist for identification. Just one glance, the door quickly open up and let me in. The sudden brightness made me blind for a moment before the smell hit me. Alcohol, sweat and blood mix in the yelling and cursing of people inside this huge room. It was the opposite of the dreadful facade outside. I walk around, taking it all in when I found the make shift bar on the side.

"What's your poison darling?" A woman asked behind the bar. The skimpy clothes wasn't helping from covering the parts that's not intended to be seen.

"Just give me a sealed beer." Handing her a bill. She raise her eyebrow at my peculiar demand before grabbing a cold sealed beer.

"Anything else, baby?" Like an idiot, she thought I was taking an interest on her when I eyed her while un sealing the bottle. I never trust open alcohol in this kind of situation. A shiver of disgust ran on my back when she purred, almost leaning over just to show me the cleavage of her fake breasts.

"Tell Shin Sung Rok if he's not gonna meet me the next minute, I'm leaving." I took a sip of my cold beer. She pouted at my cold behavior and stomp away. Smirking at it, I gave the surroundings another look. It was a spacious area where everything is happening at the same time. Men finding a dark spot to have their way on the paid hookers, drugs bluntly being swap for roll of cash, crates of booze being emptied out by the patrons and of course, let's not forget the huge crowd of people shouting as they hold a slip of their bet while watching two males beating the sh!t of each other in the middle of all this sh**hole.

It was the same as always. It never gets old.

"Boss requested your presence 'Barcode' on the top floor." I turn to the man who had walked up to me. He was too muscular, too large, too stern looking to be anybody normal. The tight fit shirt was stretch to the point his muscles are popping every twitch his body does. If I were to fight him right there and now, I probably wouldn't overpower him easily. There was something in my gut that tells me this person is someone I should be wary off. It made me frown and tilt my head in puzzlement.

"Please, Barcode-nim." And he was too polite. Okay, he's definitely suspicious for me. I'm gonna keep an eye on him. Nodding in respond, we walk through the crowd until we reach a group of men guarding the stairs leading up to a room. I watch how one of them gave us a look before whispering to his earpiece and listen to the other line.

"You're good." He let us pass and walk up the stairs. As he open the door and let me in, I frown at the room which is screaming tacky luxury. Why did I say that? Let me spell it to you. Red carpet on the floor with a zebra carpet spread out with its head still attached on it. A long glass table was shove on one side with overflowing food and booze and on the opposite wall was a one sided wall window facing the fight happening below. Right in the center of the room is a leather green couch with a huge as$ gold chandelier above it. And the walls... Gods it's leopard wallpaper. It was too much even for me who isn't in to the rich lifestyle.

"Barcode! Come in! Come in!" And there Shin Sung Rok was in the middle of all this mess with two women laid over him, high as a kite and obviously out of their wits as they purred and lick his chest like a cat.

"Tsk." I hated this. I watch him lean forward towards the coffee table in front and took a long sniff on small line of white powder with a rolled up bill. Sitting beside it was a clear plastic full of it and he wasn't ashame of showing it.. He knows I won't say shit. F**ker.

"Oh my oh my... Want some? I got the good stuff right here~" He rubbed his nose with his sleeves and had this lazy grin on his face that I wanted to wipe it off with my fist. I just shook my head and made my way to the only window of the room and stare at the on going fight.

"So~ what can I do for you?"

"You know why I'm here, Sung Rok." Taking a sip of my beer.

"Ahh... I still can't believe when you called me. I was so happy that my Barcode needed my help." Through the reflection of the window, I saw him disentangle himself and stood up with a wooble but found his bearing while making his way beside me.

"You never asked help from me and I was feeling sad you forgot me~" He tried to act pitiful but I wasn't giving in his act. Taking a peek at him from the corner of my eyes, I knew this guy is up to something. Shin Sung Rok. The very guy who has a disgustingly taste on fashion and act like a tool but all of that hides a sadistic son of a bitch. I could feel the bile threatening on my throat just recalling his sick smile as he beat merciless on an addict who owe him. He didn't give a shit if someone saw him cause everyone knew who he was and nobody can stop him.

"I'm willing to give the money you needed but~~ in one condition." He lean on the glass and stare at me with wild eyes and smile on his face. He was definitely riding high in the clouds yet here I am standing beside the very being I hated with everything and making a deal with my soul in exchange.

" All you need to do is answer my call. You fight whenever I say so. No excuses. No questions asked."

It was a mistake coming here. My head knew this was coming. This was what he wanted. With me around, he would be gaining a lot just seating pretty while I work my worth off.

...Or I could just run away and start a fresh life anytime I want by myself. Isn't that a great option?

I glance down at the hand that was holding the bottle of beer. Sitting inconspicuously in my finger is the thin rose gold ring that held promises of the future.

Taehyung...

I'm no idiot fool. My heart won't agree on this ridiculous idea. I won't leave grandmother or the boys to be his plaything. I know how his crazy mind works. He won't stop until he gets what he wants. And he wants me. I'd rather sacrifice myself than him to touch them.

"For how long?" I gritted my teeth, disgusted how his smile widen in glee.

"Hmmm... How about championship? That's easy, right? After all, you are Barcode. The person who reign and own The Cage always." His hand reach out and push the hood off my head, revealing my cold face to him.

"You're such a pretty thing." He mumble but I still heard him. He lick his lips while was raking his eyes all over me and it made me feel so dirty. I wanted to lash out and punch his face but refrain from doing it because he was holding the lifeline of my grandmother.

"How can I trust you? I want your word that you won't bother anyone from my side. Not a single scratch or hair missing." I slap his hand off that was playing a strand of my short hair and glare at him.

"If something happen to them... Daddy won't be here to save you cause I'm going to end you with my own bare hands." I swore at him. I won't hesitate to do it even if I end up in jail. I might give the community a chance to breath with one less evil in earth. The bodyguards that stood silent on each corner, took a step toward to subdue me but Shin Sung Rok just let out a loud laugh that every person except me in the room look at him in surprise.

"Ohh~ my Barcode being so threatening. I love it!" He snapped his finger and one of his men handed a two papers.

"Here, I even made a legitimate contract. See? I even sign on it before giving it to you. I won't cheat on you. I adore you Barcode so much." He gave it to me, still smiling. My eyes read every word of the contract, trying to find any fault or hidden clauses. I'm not going to fall for his schemes again. Once is enough. I will never trust his words but having a deal with the devil is the only way I could think of to keep everyone I loved and care for out of his clutches.

"Your guy is on the red?" I asked, taking my attention off from the contract for a moment to see the fight again outside.

"Yep! Isn't he a pretty thing?"

"He's gonna lose the next 10 seconds." I bluntly said, noticing the flaws in each movement his guy had made the past few minutes.

"Aigoo, my pretty barcode is making fun of me. He's in excellent condition." He dismissed my word but suddenly, the fight was done. The other guy just jab and head butt his guy, going down hard and out. I couldn't hear it but cringe a bit when the former gave a final blow on the nose of the person and blood spill like a faucet with that hit.

"F**k!" He curse out loud and run out of the room in rage. He's definitely going to beat the winner and claim the position for his guy. Such a sore loser.

"I told you so..." I bit my thumb hard that blood spill enough for me to use it as a thumbprint on the copies of the contract. Sealing myself once again to the devil.

***

"Yong Jin sorry to disturb you but I... I forgot something very~ important on the dorm. Can you pick it up now? Please~?" Manager's voicemail sounded suspicious yet he was pleading so I have no choice but to travel back to the dorm. I look up the ascending number on top of the elevator and fumble on my feet.

I should had made an excuse than doing this. This was a mistake. When the elevator open up, I grumble as I walk out and pushing my hair back, irritated at my desicion making recently. I'm not sure if seeing him after our argument is a right thing to do. The issue is still left hanging between us with no conclusion or what's next. I just want this night to end...

"Eh?" I stood by the door to see a stick on note for me.

Yong Jin, please come to the rooftop.

"This is very fishy." I turn towards the nearest fire exit since it was only a floor up to the rooftop. Taking each step I still wonder what's with the sticky note. Was it~ nah. It's already one in the morning, they're probably asleep or doing something in their bed.... Whoa, easy pervy mind. Let's not go there. Wipe off the drool. Shaking my head from weird thoughts, I just push the rooftop door open and step out of the cold night.

"Wait... Am I am in the right place?" I ask myself, took a glance behind me and then on what's in front of me. Cause honestly, I'm not sure if my mind is playing tricks with me or I'm just sleep deprived right now.

Before me was wide place with soft looking grass with small bushes of flowers scattered all over with candles giving a soft glow of the area. My feet moved on its own, eyeing the stunning garden that was impossible to have in the middle of the city. But what caught my attention is the white canopy sitting on a side with fairy lights on it. It looks inviting and comfortable to sit on that my feet moved towards it without realizing until I was touching the sheer cloth.

"Do you like it?" I was startled for a second and turn to see Taehyung stepping out of the shadows, awkwardly rubbing the back of his neck with a small smile on his face.

"Taehyung... Did you made this?"

"Uhm... Yes~" Really? I narrowed my eyes at him, doubting he can do this all in few hours I was away. It only took five seconds before he crack in.

"Okay not all of it. I planned it with the help of the guys and manager. He asked permission to use the rooftop for me. Jimin hyung did the flowers... Jungkook did some pot lifting while Jhope handle the lights and RM hyung just brought the pillows and stuff cause he might accidentally burn the whole place if we let him deal with putting things up." He was rambling everything in one breathing and I just can't help but to laugh at him. Pfft~ Seeing him flustered and hands pointing out every detail of his explanation.

"Wow... What's with all of this?" Still amazed at their effort to turn an empty rooftop to a beautiful garden out of nowhere. I'm sooo going to take a picture of it.

"Because I want to apologize." Eh?

"Taehyung you don't need~" My words were cut off when he reach for my hand and entwined it with his. Heart jumping in my chest and red face, I watch him in surprise when he raise our hands to his face and gently push the sleeves down and felt his warm breath on my still red knuckles.

"There are things that you won't tell me... secrets that needs to be hidden. I want you to know, I'm willing to wait and listen to everything you say. I'm sorry for being insensitive and forcing you. I should have been more patient and understanding." I stare at him, eyes trying to decipher what he wants from me. What he needed from me, but all I could see is his sincerity and real emotions that made my chest ache.

"Please don't push me away."

"..." Give me time to figure something out and I'll tell you everything. I wanted to say instead, I stare back at him wanting to offer his heart and soul to me. Why are you doing this to me Taehyung? I wanted to remain upset and annoyed at you yet here you are showing me another side of you. Why did you made me fell hard for you?

"Hey, don't give me that sad puppy look. I'm a sucker for that." I try to lighten up the mood, swallowing the lump down and forcing to smile up at him.

"Yah, you're pushing it. Stop it~" I complain when he even did an aegeyo. No... Be strong Yong Jin. Resist the charm. Fight against that sparkles and rainbow bouncing all over... Don't let your heart waver. Don't give in~~ ah, who am I kidding.

"I'm sowie~"

"Fine. I'm sorry too for being a stubborn b**ch." I sigh and shook my head for easily giving in to him. Damn charming alien guy who stole my heart.

"Yah, you're not. Maybe stubborn but not the latter." He said while grinning at my frown.

"Oi..."

"I want you to trust me." His sudden somber made my heart ached.

"I do trust you and I'm really grateful because after all I've done, you're still here with me."

"Come on, let see what Jin hyung made." He squeeze my hand and tug me closer to the canopy, made me sit on the soft white cushion. My eyes can't help but to still look around, still amazed on how they pull this all of before focusing on the glass containers that Taehyung was pulling out and placing it on the make shift table in front of us.

"He did this?" I did not expect to Jin to make this much at all. Is he feeding an Army? But as we took the lid off, I swear my stomach made it's presence known by grumbling loud. My face heated up in embarrassment as Taehyung chuckle at me. I ignore him and pretend not to see him and notice a note in between containers, pulling it off to read it.

'Yah, make up already! You sooo owe me one!'

P.s. I am leJindary

... Yep, that was definitely Jin. He just can't resist to make a joke that was either hilarious or annoying in this situation.

"Aish, give me that." Taehyung grab it away from me and mumbling about stupid hyungs to ruining his moment before stuffing it in his pocket. Aigoo... After that, we dig in the meals as we thanked Jin in our heads and enjoyed it.

"Oh my, this egg sandwich is more flavorful that what I expect." I was surprised after taking a bite of it.

"I think hyung wants me to get fatter." He huffed but still took another bite of his cute little skewers. It was his nth time and won't admit he likes it.

I like this. Me and Taehyung just laughing and talking while we ate. There are shared touches and kisses that made us blush and giggle in our silliness. Just enjoying everything at this moment, living in our own bubble.

"Taehyung..." I held the brownies in my hand and fed it to him, wiping the crumbs off the corner of his mouth.

"Hmm?" He tilt his head in question, waiting for me to speak up.

"..." I look at him, admiring his face without saying anything. His black hair was in an elegant mess that made me itch to run my hand through it again. I push gently the wrinkles away in his forehead with my finger, hating to see him all frowny and his eyebrows scrunch up together. Long thick lashes that flutter softly every time he blinks. I felt the heat on my cheeks but I didn't stop myself to gaze back at those eyes of his. Desire, content, happiness and love... Clear as the daylight. I tap the tip of his nose and let my eyes linger down to his lips. It was plump and red that I almost let out a snort when he pouted.

"Yong Jin?" He called my attention but I remain silent. Our worlds are way different. I wanted to tell you to not cross that line that define who we are but you didn't hesitate to walk closer to me. Tearing down the my walls relentlessly until you stand by my side. Making me feel everything. Longing more of this life with you more that I wanted, to just hold on it and never let go.

I didn't know that I would be able to love another this much... How could I ever tell him everything in my heart in words? I'm afraid that it's impossible to say.

"Borahae..."

"Bora... Hae?"

"Guess." I simply said and smile at him.

It is my first time to see Taehyung to be left speechless of the word I uttered.

Why do you make me love you more even if it will end up me hurting you in the end? Forgive me Taehyung. For I have done something that will break your heart and your trust.

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AN: Rollercoaster ride eh? (^_-)I just like mixing it up nd pulling things out of nowhere to surprise everyone. So what do you think? Crazy right? Aigoo... I'm pumped up right now maybe because I'm going to do something here I wanna try. It still make me blush and cringe but I had my resolve fortified to do it. Yep, I'm gonna do it! So await for it my dear readers. ^_^^_^^_^^_^

Borahae = Purple is the last color of the rainbow. Purple means I will trust and love you for a long time. *according to Kim Taehyung💜💜💜

Yow...i just realize there's already 308k views?!!? Like damnnnnn.... Thanks a bunch! I mean all of this is just how my mind works and you all somehow tolerate my craziness! I really appreciate it. Seriously! *me doing some random tiktok dances on my bed before tripping on nothing LOL*💜💜💜💜💜💜

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