Taehyung fell into a rhythm for the next two weeks. He would stay in his car when he would watch Jimin to preserve his safety, go home, a few nights a week he would go out with Irene. He thought he could go through with giving Jimin space but there felt like there was something missing in his life. He could see Jimin missed him too. 

He felt guilt for not thinking his time with Irene as enough but no matter how much time he spent getting lost in her laugh, it was only satisfying for the moment. The second she was gone he was living with his bitter reality. 

The truth of what could happen if he were to further the relationship weighed on him. He knew that he needed to end things and planned on it several times but she was always so distracting. He said ‘one more date, then I’ll do it’ too many dates ago. He had to find his backbone. 

While his future with Irene was troublesome, so was the target on Jimin’s back. The fact that he hadn’t been given the kill call yet was a relief but he knew his time was running out. He knew there was no way he was going to kill Jimin, but how was he going to protect him? He also had his father to save. 

He was hoping to get answers from Min Yoongi but he hadn’t got a chance to try and watch him again. He knew if he did he would have to be very careful. Taehyung paced his room with his thoughts racing faster than Nascar. What was he going to do?

“Taehyung!” he heard Minjun call from downstairs. Stopping his pace for the first time in an hour he composed himself and went downstairs.

“I made a quick dinner. I was going to eat it with you but unfortunately, I have an errand I have to run,” Minjun explained, seeming annoyed. Taehyung couldn’t help but smile smelling the stew that Minjun had taken the time to make. He hadn't even noticed Minjun coming home while lost in his thoughts.

“That’s really kind of you, thank you, Minjun,” Taehyung said, bowing slightly in respect. He was still in the midst of his moral dilemma with Minjun but he couldn’t refute that the man did care for him.

“I’m gonna grab my stuff and head out, help yourself,” Minjun smiled while giving Taehyung a quick hug. He strolled out of the kitchen and Taehyung headed over to the stove. Before he could open the pot he spotted Minjun’s phone buzzing next to him. Taking a quick glance behind him to make sure the coast was clear, he flipped the phone.

Taehyung had to remain calm. On the screen was a text from none other than Min Yoongi. 

Be here soon. 298 Jinbat-gil.

This was the errand Minjun had to run? He quickly put the phone in the nick of time, Minjun walking quickly back into the kitchen. He walked over next to Taehyung and quickly snatched his phone off of the counter. 

“Almost forgot this,” he laughed. Taehyung gave a quick chuckle and waved as Minjun left the kitchen. 

He continues to make himself a bowl until he heard Minjun close the front door. Not a moment later he abandoned his dinner and grabbed his jacket and keys. He snuck out the back door and crept around to his car. As soon as Minjun pulled out and drove away Taehyung threw himself in the driver’s seat and was backing out of the driveway. It was time to finally find out something.

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Taehyung maintained a good distance behind Minjun keeping his headlights off in the quickly setting sun. The location was close enough but traffic held them up. Staying a few cars behind he hoped Minjun wouldn’t spot him 

They were finally approaching the street when Taehyung turned off the street before. Parking along the curb he left and turned back toward the