Kibum was revealing in the younger’s fear, forgetting how much he loved this. He took it slow, his finger not on the trigger yet, his smile growing as he slowly brought his finger down. That’s when Taemin saw an opening.

The younger tackled Kibum, something he honestly wasn’t expecting, the gun falling to the ground as they did too. Kibum had to catch his breath, cursing himself for being careless, only to find Taemin quickly had him pinned.

“What are you doing?!” Taemin was scared and Kibum liked it.

“What does it look like? I’m finishing the job” Kibum smirked, but part of him hurt when Taemin’s eyes turned sad.

“But the loan sharks are dead! You and Minho got rid of them!” Taemin was desperate to understand, “Why are you suddenly after me?”

“Because I’m a assassin Taemin, killing is what I do!” Kibum brought one leg up and kicked Taemin in the stomach, making the younger loosen his grip so Kibum could slip out.

Kibum now had Taemin pinned, his hands around his neck, the panic in Taemin’s eyes not making him smile like he thought it would.

“Kibum.. Ple-ase” Taemin choked out, hands on Kibum’s.

He found his grip loosening, but his hands were still on Taemin’s throat. Taemin coughed a little, taking large breaths in to regain what he’d lost. Kibum removed one hand, using it to pull out a knife to hold up to the younger’s neck to keep him still.

“Don’t do this, Kibum” Taemin pleaded, “If you do, you’ll be alone” 

“How do you still have sympathy for someone holding a knife to your throat?!” Kibum was angry and added pressure to the knife.

“Because you’re my friend” There was that word again, Kibum was beginning to hate it.

“Liar!” Kibum yelled, “You’re just saying that so I won’t slit your throat! You and Jinki just throw that word around and hope it gets you what you want!” Kibum was outraged, but something was still stopping him from hurting Taemin.

“Why would I lie to you? After everything, why?” Taemin asked, tears welling up.

“What a dumb question, I’m holding your life in my hands!” Kibum held the knife up to his face for emphasis.

“Then why do you keep giving me chances to escape? Taking your time with the gun? Stopping choking me? Even now you haven’t even cut me with that knife Kibum” Taemin pointed out, a tear falling.

“I’m not, I could end your life in an instant” Kibum insisted, placing th