The next day, the whole school was in a buzz about Jin's disappearance and how his car got carnapped but left somewhere in Chaoyang. It clearly was not a carnapping incident. Someone was playing and someone wants something. But what? The students gathered around Jin at lunch when he came in the school cafeteria. He looked a little surprised at the attention he was getting, but he promptly answer questions as he ate his lunch.

He was sitting at the table with his brothers. Suho and Lay went to sit at their table as well. A little moral support, as Lay put it. J had mentioned that their appa had wanted him to skip the day off school, but he insisted to not miss a day. Kim Jaejoong had hired a personal bodyguard for the Kim boys for security purposes. The bodyguard waited for them at the parking lot, in the car.

It had become that serious.

The school admin approved Mr. Kim's request for the bodyguard to stay in the school grounds. There was also an emergency school board meeting happening after lunch. Papa was going to attend. Not that he was one of the school directors, but he was a parent and he wanted to be present at the meeting.

No. Classes were not suspended in the afternoon, so we still had two subjects after lunch.

Anyway, Jin's fangirls voiced out their sympathies and offered to help him any way they can in finding out who the culprit was. Jin had just smiled shyly and thanked them. The others offered to help him with his subjects and said that he probably was still in a shock and may need to rest, so they would be taking care of his lessons for him.

Awwww...

I want slaves like that, too.

I have to be kidnapped first before I get me some slaves.

OTL.

I had to get the kidnapping thought off my mind. It was not funny. A sob threatened to escape my throat, but I hindered it by drinking my bottled juice. I badly needed something that would take my mind off the bad thoughts.

I was sitting with my brothers at lunch. I knew that just a hint of a sob, they'd start fussing over me. I should show them I was on the verge of crying again. I was scared. I mean, who wouldn't be scared when that kind of thing happened to someone you knew? It could happen to anyone and because there was a threat on who's going to be next, nobody was safe.

I was sure that before we went home this afternoon, the oldies would count us. And once we reached home, they'd count us again.

After lunch, Sehun and Kai escorted me to my next class, not that I needed an , but because my classroom was on the way to their next class. I wasn't able to talk to Jungkook to ask him how he was since the almost kidnapping scare yesterday. He was silent the whole time during lunch. Prior to that, I didn't really see him outside the school grounds. Usually, I'd see him stroll along the grounds with classmates. And as often as he did, he'd walk with us to his next class after lunch. But this time, he was walking behind us. He had classes with Sehun and Kai.

As we exited the cafeteria, the oldies went to linger for a little bit outside the admin building. I knew they were waiting for papa to arrive for the school board meeting. Wu Zun would probably appoint himself as head of the school board. Knowing papa, I knew he'd step in and assert his rights as a concerned parent and involve himself with implementing new rules. He was supposed to be one of the directors of the school board, but because he was so busy, he rejected it. This time, however, I would bet on my last Renminbi that he would want to assume that post.

I let myself be escorted by Sehun and Kai, with Jungkook behind us.

The rest of the afternoon passed by like a blur. I didn't pay attention to what the teachers said. All I thought about was who was going to be next?

I know.

It's not a good thought, but I just couldn't get it off my mind.

After class, I waited in the lobby for either Chen or Kyungsoo to come down after class. The boys who were FISSkT had skateboard practice after, so it would be Chen or Kyungie who'd go home with me. I was just following the oldies' advice in not going directly to the school parking lot without any of my brothers with me.

It was Chen who came down first. He decided we wait for Kyungsoo before going to the parking lot to wait by Suho's car. Luhan had soccer practice, so he wouldn't be able to drive us home. It was either Suho or Lay who'd drive us home, but in this special case, we were told to wait for Suho. Lay had not used his car to school today. He hitched a ride with Kris. I guess he got scared of having his brand new car get stolen.

When Kyungsoo appeared, Chen nudged me. I was reading a book I borrowed from Taehyung. Tao and Kyungsoo went down together from the second floor classrooms. Taehyung and Jimin walked behind them. They were in the same grade level and they had the last class of the afternoon together.

Tao, Taehyung and Jimin proceeded to the skating rink by the soccer field. Kyungsoo walked with me and Chen towards the parking lot.

The Kims bodyguard was inside Jin's car. Sleeping. LOL.

Anyway, I thought I had better wake him up if he didn't wanna get caught sleeping on the job. I went to the side of Suho's car and pretended to have accidentally hit Jin's car with my bag. The guy woke up abruptly and rubbed his eyes. Well, you couldn't blame him for sleeping on the job. He was inside the car for almost the whole day, waiting for his young masters.

We didn't have to wait long for Suho and Lay, though. Just a few minutes after, they were walking towards the parking lot. Since Lay would be hitching a ride with us, that meant, the three boys would be squished at the backseat. Not that they won't fit, but it was more of trying to behave with Chen...and Kyungsoo.

Kyungie: Do I have to ride in the back with Chen?

Suho: Yes, why?

Kyungie: Can Xiao Yi and I swap?

Me: No.

Chen: Ouch, Kyungie-ya. Why don't you wanna sit beside me?

Lay: I'll stay in the middle then.

Kyungie: Thanks, ge.

Suho: Alright. Get in the car.

As we got in the car, Jin and his dongsaengs came walking towards the parking lot. Since the three younger Kim boys had skateboard practice, Jin had to go home ahead of them. But this time, he won't be driving his car alone. Their bodyguard would be driving. And that meant, the guy would be picking up J, Jimin and Jungkook after practice later, too.

I stole a glance at Jungkook as he dumped his school things at the backseat of Jin's car. He smiled briefly and waved at me, before he and his brothers walked towards the skating rink. He still looked a little worried. Nobody can blame him for feeling that. J and Jimin looked a bit sullen too, although they grinned more than Jungkook. You can still feel that they were worried. Jin and his driver went ahead of us. Suho started the car and made sure that we all buckled up. The boys at the back didn't want to put the seatbelts on, but Suho didn't press his foot forward on the accelerator until the boys fastened their seatbelts.

Papa instructed Suho to check on the construction site. The house was almost done. Just a little paint job here and there and we're ready to move back. The other oldies were a little busy this week, so it was Suho and Lay who were tasked to oversee the construction.

Also, Luhan, Kris and Xiumin still had to report to papa's office every Friday, because of the Christmas and New Year holidays that they were not able to complete their internship there.

At the construction site, Suho parked the car inside the gate. He asked us to stay in the car because he'd just be a minute or two inside. Lay went with him. Chen and Kyungsoo started to get noisy at the back because Lay and Suho were not present.

Chen: Kyungie-ya, do you love me?

Kyungie: No.

Chen: Ouch. Waeyo?

Kyungie: Because you always make me wanna strangle you.

Chen: Ohhhh, yeah. There is another reason.

Kyungie: What?

Chen: You love Chagiya. Right?

Kyungie: Shut up.

Chen: It's okay, though. She's going to be our future sister-in-law. Hahahah.

Kyungie: We're just friends!

Chen: Oh? I saw her Facebook profile picture. It has not been changed since the time you sang at their school. She still uses your picture.

Kyungie: And so?

Chen: Are you secretly meeting somewhere?

Kyungie: No. Why would you think of such thing?

Chen: I don't know. Maybe you're too stealthy about it.

Kyungie: Stealth is Tao's forte. Not mine.

Chen: Ah, yes. Your forte is to chop off our heads with your kitchen knives.

Then he raised his hands and acted as if he was doing karate chops. "Hiyaaaa!" Kyungsoo just glared at him, shook his head and looked away. I watched them both from the rearview mirror.

About fifteen minutes later, Suho and Lay came back. Suho had a folder under one arm and he had his phone to his ear with the other hand. He was probably talking to papa. Lay was fumbling with the hem of his school uniform jacket. He seemed to have sat on wet paint and he was twisting his jacket up front to scratch the now dried paint on it.

Suho opened the door and slid in. He flung the folder on the dashboard and closed his door. He was still talking on the phone, so he didn't start the car yet. Lay had slid in the backseat in between Chen and Kyungsoo. He eyed the two suspiciously and pointed at each of them as if to ask if they behaved while they were gone.

Suho: About a week from now, pa. Yes. Uh...no, I don't think so. Yes. Yes.

Lay: Modern garage doors, pa.

Suho: Oh yes. They have installed the garage doors, pa. Yes. Right.

Lay: It's cool.

Suho: All set with the security system, pa. Yes. Okay.

Then he picked up the folder again and opened it hastily and started looking over the papers inside it.

Suho: Uhm...uh...it's...it's...hold on pa, I'm looking for it. Automatic roll-up. Here it is. Yes. Okay. Okay. See you and mama later. Okay. Byebye.

And he sighed as he pressed the end call button. He placed his phone in his backpack wich he had thrown in between the driver's seat and passenger seat.

Suho: Okay. Let's go home.

Interschool matches were fast approaching. That's why the sporty boys were practicing every after school. The skateboarding team would have to go against each other during the final elimination. The soccer and basketball team had game matches at the end of the week. The swimteam regulary held competitions every three weeks. Yoongi would have to compete again this coming weekend. We hoped to come and watch him. Because of the recent events, we had to ask papa's permission if we could go and support Yoongi. He had said yes as long as we don't stay out long. The swim team competition would be held on the same day as the basketball match in the same school; this Friday, at the BIS basketball court and pool. Luhan and Xiumin's soccer match would be on Saturday. Kris had asked papa to excuse him from reporting to his office that Friday because of his game.

I didn't have a sport, because of my not-so-flexible limbs. I could play basketball, but that's all. However, if someone would push me even just with little force, I'd fall flat on my face. I was a little scrawny for a thirteen year old. Although I wasn't as tall as Sehun, I was as thin as him. But I don't always trip like him. I just get blown away by the wind most of the time. LOL.

The best I can do was to support my brothers in all the sports competitions they joined in. So, that Friday, after school, we went to BIS to show our support for our school basketball team and swim team. The skateboard team were going to practice first and just follow after two rounds of drills. The Mins didn't want to miss their Yoongi hyung's swimming competition. The Kims were still on a tight security. Kai had said that J mentioned their appa, Mr. Kim, had originally denied their request to let them watch, but his boys had pleaded with him because we and the Mins would be there. Of course, with their bodyguard, they were able to go as well.

Luhan and Xiumin had to report to papa's office after their classes, so it was Kris and Suho who went with us. Lay had to remain in school and wait for Baekhyun and the other boys to finish their skateboard practice. Papa didn't allow Baek to drive.

As usual, it was me, Chen and Kyungsoo who went ahead with Kris and Suho. I rode in Kris' car today. In Suho's car, Kyungie sat in the passenger seat and Chen at the backseat.

Suho and Kris parked the car inside the gate and we got out of the cars and followed Kris toward the school gym. His team was walking toward the gym as well and they waited for us before they continued walking.

We were ushered to the bleachers and we went to get seats and saved a row for the others who would be following later. The swimming pool was just in the building beside the gym. We saw Yoongi walking towards the other building before we went in the gym.

BIS's basketball team were already in the court, warming up for the game. Kris and his team were in the lockers, still prepping up. There was still thirty minutes to go before the actual game.

The boys from skateboard practice arrived after an hour. It was thirty minutes into the game already, but so far, they haven't missed anything yet. The score was even this time. The Mins had directly went to the swim competition to watch Yoongi. Jin went to watch the swimming competition as well. He excused himself from the ball game which he didn't really understand. LOL. J, Jimin and Jungkook stayed with us and watched the game.

I couldn't get the chance to talk to Jungkook, because he was sitting far from me. I saw him steal a glance at me thrice. His head bowed a little, he let his eyes did the talking. He took a deep breath and nodded slightly.

Was he trying to say something? He didn't send any messages like he usually did when he didn't have a chance to talk to me.

I mouthed an "Are you okay?" at him and he smiled as he nodded. That was enough for me. At least I knew he was okay. He still looked a little worried, but that was expected. I saw him wipe sweat off his brow. Of course. He just came from skateboard practice and he would be sweating.

And all of a sudden, I wanted to sit beside him and wipe his sweat for him like a good girlfriend.

Shut up, Xiao Yi.

These illegal thoughts.

OTL.

I immediately looked away, afraid he'd catch me looking at him. It was weird enough that I haven't seen Kris ge shoot a three-pointer because I was looking at Jungkook. It would be weirder if Jungkook himself catches me staring at him while he wiped his sweat.

The boys around me were noisy and wolf-whistling as Kris ge made another point for the team. FIS was leading five points now.

Way to go gege!

I saw Kris ge raise his hand and smile at us. The FIS students who were there to support the team cheered loudly. But it was just half-time. There was a ten minute intermission and cheerleaders from BIS performed.

Just before the second half started, we saw the Mins came in the gym, with a wet-haired Yoongi leading them. He had a towel draped around his shoulders and he was sporting a big grin. Taehyung half ran, half walked towards us on the bleachers. He announced that his Yoongi hyung won first place. The FIS people around heard and cheered louder. The ones who watched the swimming competition now filed inside the basketball court to watch the final half of the game.

"FIS! What? FIS! Who? FIS!"

They were the shouts you could hear, even while the BIS cheerleaders did their routine at the court. The BIS students tried to shush us by boo-ing, but it sounded like they were boo-ing their own cheerleading squad. LOL.

Namjoon and J went into breakdance mode. Chen and Chanyeol joined in. Of course, J looked the best in whatever they did. Hahaha. However, the other three didn't give up and followed J's steps as he did a body wave and winked at the BIS people.

Jimin started to do a y dance, but Jin slapped his and told him to sit. Like a defeated puppy, Jimin pouted in jest and sat down. But he continued with his body wave in his seat. Jungkook poked Jimin's side for his hyung to stop, because Jin was looking murderous.

He kinda looked like Luhan when the deer gege was in the brink of a meltdown. LOL.

In the end, FIS won over BIS basketball team by seven points. The team were pretty ecstatic about the win that instead of going home right away, they decided to stay for a bit and buy pizza for all. BIS was a good host today. They let us stay in their school for a bit as the team called for pizza. But when the pizza came, the team decided to go back to our school and celebrate there. Suho didn't wanna go back to school, so he just told Kris that we'll go ahead and go home. We congratulated the basketball and swimteam for the wins before we went on our separate ways. The Kims had to go home after the game as well. It was clear that their appa wanted them home right away.

Before he got in the car, Jungkook gestured with his hand that he'd call me later. I nodded once, because Chanyeol was watching us both.

Kris went with his team back to FIS, while we went on our way home. The Mins went with the basketball team to celebrate Yoongi's first place in swimming as well.

Papa called Suho while we were on the way home. I had to answer the phone for him because he was driving. Papa was just checking up on us. He was going home with Luhan and Xiumin in a few minutes as well. Mama was already home, papa said. He hung up the phone and was going to call Kris next.

There was a slight traffic as we drove through the Fengtai roads. It was just Tuesday, but since it was rush hour, it was expected that we'd get stuck in traffic for at least thirty minutes. We got home almost an hour later. Mama was already home, but she had not gone down the stairs. She was absorbed in some paperwork in the study. Mama was almost a full-fledged lady doctor and she's be doing practical work aside from just academic work now.

Chen and Kyungsoo raced each other to the top of the stairs. Suho had to scratch his head and facepalmed. I followed Lay as he slowly went up the stairs. He was reciting something under his breath. I felt like a new song was in the works. Inspiration comes at unexpected times, and probably, Lay's inspiration came to him while we were in the car enduring thirty minutes stuck in traffic.

I went to my room, threw my backpack on the bed and plopped down. I kicked off my shoes and took out my iPod and headphones. Just as I was putting on the headphones, my phone rang. It was still in my bag. I fished it out and answered it without even looking at the screen. I knew it was him.

Jungkook.

Didn't he say he was going to call me, earlier?

Me: Hello.

Him: Xiao Yi.

Yup. It was him. I covered my face with my pillow and screamed into it, before I answered back. The way he said my name, it was not like how the others said it. He said it like he was happy he heard my voice or something.

Me: How are you?

Him: I'm okay...so far. And you?

Me: I'm okay, too. I...uhm. I'm glad you're okay.

Him: Yeah. So, how was your holidays?

Me: It was pretty good. You?

Him: Pretty good, too.

Me: Did you go anywhere?

Him: Nope. Appa decided we stay here both for Christmas and New Year. Uhm...hey...I'm sorry if I didn't get to talk to you these past few days.

Me: It's okay.

Him: I was just kinda..well, busy.

Me: I know.

Him: You know?

Me: You told me before.

Him: Oh.. oh, yeah. I forgot. Sorry.

Me: You don't have to keep saying sorry, you know.

Him: I feel the need to, though.

Me: You didn't do anything bad...

Him: I've ignored you.

Me: Well, you already promised you wouldn't, right?

Him: Yes, I did.

Me: I know you're still a bit worried about your Jin hyung.

Him: I am. Actually, it's the threat I am afraid of.

Me: Me too.

Him: We don't know who could be next. Could be me...or you.

Me: Don't say that. Didn't your appa hire a personal security for you?

Him: He did. It's kinda annoying, actually. But for our safety, we have to follow his rules.

Me: Your appa just wants you safe.

Him: How about you?

Me: Me?

Him: Yeah. Do you think it's a good idea to have someone follow you around like the Men in Black?

Me: Well...if it's for safety, yes. It's a good idea.

Him: Why haven't your papa hire a bodyguard for you, though?

Me: Believe me, he's considering it already.

Him: Do you have any idea on who's behind this?

Me: Not the slightest idea.

Him: Can I ask you a question?

Me: What?

Him: Would you mind if I keep tabs on you...like...uhm..?

Me: Like check up on me?

Him: Yeah. Yeah...something like that.

Me: Why?

Him: Ooops. I didn't mean to be stalker-like.

Me: I was only asking why.

Him: Well, I just wanna make sure you're alright.

Me: Oh... Oh...

Him: I sound like an overprotective....*garbled words*

Me: Huh? What did you say?

Him: Nothing.

Me: You definitely said something.

Him: I didn't.

Me: Don't lie, Jungkook.

Him: I ain't lying, Yinzi.

Me: Oh, so now you're calling me Yinzi.

Him: You called me Jungkook.

Me: What's wrong with calling you Jungkook?

Him: Exactly. What's wrong with me calling you Yinzi?

Me: I only hear that name when someone's scolding me.

Him: Hmm...

Me: Makes me feel like you are scolding me, too.

Him: What if I am?

Me: Why would you be scolding me? I didn't do anything wrong.

Him: You...don't believe me....so...I am scolding you?

Me: Geez, not a good reason, Jungkook.

Him: You make it sound like you are demanding when you call me that.

Me: What if I am?

Him: I...like it.

Me: Shut up.

Him: Hahahah.

Me: It's good to hear you laugh.

Him: It's easier to laugh with you.

Me: Why? Am I that funny?

Him: Effortlessly, yes.

Beep!

There was a call-waiting. I checked my phone.

Taeyong.

Why was he calling at this time?

Anyway, I excused myself from Jungkook and told him to hold the line because there was someone on the other line. He patiently waited.

I should give him a reward soon for being a good puppy.

LOL.

Me: Hello.

Taeyong: Yo, Yinzi-chan.

Me: What?

Taeyong: Just got back in Beijing, you know. We did a side trip to Japan. Did you miss me?

Me: No.

Taeyong: Ouch. That hurt, you know.

Me: I didn't even punch you yet.

Taeyong. Owww..waeyo gonna punch me? Hope it's not right through the kokoro of mine?

Me: You're cheesy, don't you know?

Taeyong: Hell no!

Me: Watch your mouth, Soo Taeyong.

Taeyong: Yeah, I am watching it. I'm in front of a mirror as we speak.

Me: Sheesh!

Taeyong: So, who're you talking to?

Me: You, pabo.

Taeyong: No. I was on call waiting.

Me: Oh. That. Which reminds me. Hold your line.

Taeyong: It better be not him-

But I already placed him on hold and went back to Jungkook on the other line.

Me: Uhm...hello.

JK: Who was it?

Me: Actually, he's still on the other line.

JK: Who?

Me: Taeyong.

JK: Oh. So, you gotta hang up now...?

Me: Uhm..

JK: It's okay. You can talk to him.

Me: I have a better idea.

JK: Huh?

I pressed the option for three-way call.

Me: There.

JK/TY: What?

JK/TY: Who is this?

JK/TY: Who are you?

Me: It's a three-way call. Paboya.

TY: Are you talking to me or to him? Cause if it's me, it's not pabo. If it's him, hell yeah.

JK: I was first. And always will be.

TY: I doubt the second sentence.

Me: Shut up. Both of you. Or I'll end this call.

JK: Zipping my mouth here.

TY: I'll just call back, you know.

Me: GRRRRRR! I won't pick up.

TY: Sorry.

JK: Harhar. Suddenly tamed.

TY: I know how to follow orders, too.

JK: Right.

Me: Soo Taeyong, why did you call me?

TY: Does he have to be on the line with us?

Me: Yes. I don't want to put down the phone on one of you just because the other one is calling. It's better this way.

TY: Wow. My kind of girl.

Me: Answer me, juseyo.

TY: I just wanted to talk to you.

Me: Okay.

TY: And why did he call you?

JK: It's none of your business.

TY: It's my business as it's Yinzi's,

JK: Yinzi. Huh.

TY: Got a problem with me calling her that?

JK: Nope. Unless...

TY: What?

JK: Not gonna tell you.

Me: Would you like me to put the phone down so you two can have your privacy?

JK/TY: NO.

The call continued like that. For a while, the threat about who's going to be next was forgotten. But not for long. Because after about an hour when Kris got home, something had happened again.

Papa, Luhan and Xiumin arrived home about thirty minutes earlier than Kris.

Dinner was served as soon as they arrived. Chanyeol knocked on my door announcing that it was dinner time. I had to say goodbye to the two puppies on the phone. Taeyong had said goodnight already since he was tired from his plane ride. Jungkook was going to have dinner as well.

When Kris arrived, we were just finishing dinner off with dessert. He came in with a worried look on his face and announced that Yoongi's car was stolen.

That was not all.

One of their swim team members was missing.

Da Dong Li.

Only son of the Da group of companies. They owned a hotel chain in Beijing and Shanghai.

According to Kris, right after they arrived at FIS grounds, he had borrowed Yoongi's car for a few minutes as he went to get some cash on a nearby ATM because the machine in our school had run out of cash. His driver had not arrived yet and he needed to get money because he was the one who treated the swimteam. He took Yoongi's car and promised to gas it up before he came back. Two of their team members offered to come with him, but he refused, saying he wouldn't take long. But after about thirty minutes, he didn't return.

Kris had to drive the Mins back home, because Yoongi's car was missing as was Da Dong Li.

As soon as Kris finished speaking, Luhan snatched the TV remote in the kitchen and frantically flipped channels to the news.

There was a news channel who was about to wrap up their report on the missing Dong Li and Yoongi's car.

Papa immediately took out his phone and called Mr. Min.

Jin was the Kim's eldest son. Da Dong Li. He was an only child.

Was he who was next?

Was he okay?

Did someone have him? Or was it like how Jin went missing?

What was going on?

Why was this happening?

Someone was missing again. Who was doing this? Why was this person doing this? Will there be more people missing? Double update! ♥♥♥