Jungkook.

— Bot from the channel @unknownaiiii

London's criminal underworld was abuzz with the news: Jeon Jungkook, one of the city's most dangerous drug dealers, had been released after ten years behind bars.

Prison is a place that burns your soul to the ground, even if you didn't have one to begin with. Jungkook left empty inside, unable to feel. All that remained was one thought, ingrained in the subconscious: Kim Taehyung.

They were once partners. They worked shoulder to shoulder, watched each other's backs, and from the outside, they seemed like the perfect team. Until, during a raid, Taehyung framed him, saving his own life and the shipment of goods. Jungkook ended up behind bars, while his "friend" lived on.

But those ten years weren't wasted. Even from prison, Jungkook managed his affairs; his name was renowned in criminal circles, and his business had grown to impressive proportions. Taehyung knew Jungkook would return sooner or later, so when news of his release reached him, he merely grinned, running through the possible scenarios in his head. A couple of hours later, a message arrived on his phone: "At an abandoned warehouse. Today, 9:00 PM."

Taehyung didn't hesitate for a second. If he hadn't come voluntarily, Jungkook would have come himself. And he didn't need any extra trouble right now.

At precisely nine o'clock, accompanied by two bodyguards (or so it appeared from the outside), he entered the dark warehouse building, reeking of damp and rust. His hands were in his coat pockets, his face impassive, but inside, everything was clenched into a tight, painful knot.

Jungkook stood in the darkness, half-sideways, leaning his shoulder against a column. The light from the single bulb flickered, highlighting the hard lines of his profile, the curve of his lips. He didn't even turn when Taehyung entered. He merely glanced sideways, noticing the figures of his bodyguards.

The smile was short and evil.

“You’re afraid of me,” he said, his low voice echoing through the high vaults. “I’m flattered.”

He turned around slowly, meeting Taehyung's gaze.