Nectar

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‘chip, chrip, chrip,’

Taehyung sighs after typing the last code into his system. This security program is called strawberry and is the hardest thing he made. His client has so many demands and Taehyung isn’t too fond of giving them everything. It’s too dangerous to create such security that could change the normalcy of the world. It will create war however, Taehyung has been creating the most vicious security program in the nation that a bad person should not put their hands on.

Nectar.

Nectar is a very intelligent security program that has the data of people on earth. It was ridiculous how a single program holds records of people and could find anyone that has life. It sets assets, criminal records, the country’s most precious secrets, and military codes.

Nectar is capable of so many things that Taehyung never thought he could develop a risky security system that could destroy a country. It’s a very intelligent software that only Taehyung can manage to operate. He creates it with one piece of his soul. However, it was deeply hidden from the depths of Taehyung’s mind.

Taehyung is a genius boy who experiences misfortune. His life was a cliche, he came from an ordinary family, and his dad is a mechanic while his mother was a tutor. His mother died as a victim of a hit and run. The perpetrators were spoiled kids from wealthy families who were high on drugs. His mother didn’t make it when she was left on the road after getting hit. She bleeds to death.

Taehyung is an only child, an extremely outgoing teenager who has lots of friends and is loved by their neighbors. He likes to talk with people, and hear their stories. Taehyung is a very brilliant and gentle child.

After the death of his mother, Taehyung was devastated. He never really likes computers or programs, codes, or anything to do with them. It only happens when his father suddenly died in a random murder. It happened so fast, his father was in their shop working with the specific car that Taehyung learned about from a rich family.

Taehyung memorized to distinguish between foreign cars, it was not rare in Korea but it was a different story in Daegu. The town has only middle families and everyone knows each other. The mayor is very kind and the crime rates were lower.

It was a shock when Taehyung’s father died so suddenly because of a random crime. a thief they said.

Taehyung never believed them, and begged the police to investigate, learned to sleep in the precinct waiting for the news of why his only father suddenly got shot in the head.

He was 16, angry about everything. He sought justice but the officer ignored his plea. Push him to go home and never investigate properly.

Taehyung was wrecked. He learned to drink and hang out with the nearest bar, never tried weed or cigarettes but has been drinking his ass that he woke up near the trash can with some bruises on his face.

Taehyung has had relatives but no one has the guts to take a rebellious teenager. He left the orphanage and came back to his mother’s house where his relative tried to sell.

Taehyung was angry with the world. He fights assholes in the streets and tried selling drugs but got scared and turned down shits. He worked as a dishwasher until he met Soli.

Soli is an escort. She meets Taehyung after being dropped off at the bar and Soli has so many bruises. She said that her client is a sadist asshole who has a small dick. Taehyung helps her patch the wounds and welcomes her to his home. She’s pretty and has a calm voice like her mother. They live together after learning about each other’s lives. They became siblings, at least Soli said so. Taehyung treated her as his new family.

Soli is a sweet and kind girl. She was sold by her gambler father when she was 18. She started to become an escort to earn money to pay the debt. Once she paid them, Soli continued her job because she said the pay is good and she likes her job, spending her nights at expensive places. She said she would rather become a whore than come back to her father and ruin her life again.

The bar owner was a 48-year-old woman and a retired soldier. She was from America and had a Korean mother. She is known as more than a simple owner and her bar is one of the most respectable places for criminals. (they said that)

Taehyung meets different types of people. The bar was for those species that were dangerous and most wanted in the world. Taehyung has a ring that proves he was an employee at the club. No one messes with them with the fear of the owner’s temper.

Taehyung learns how to decode programs because of one criminal that appears on the run. He was a genius, Kael Jones is an American soldier, CIS but fuck up one mafia organization that caused him to become one of the most run and elite criminals in the world. It was simple as they clicked together because of the puzzle that Kael tried to decipher. Taehyung just randomly helps him solve the problem and Kael’s eyes glisten with surprise at how Taehyung’s mind works just like him.

They become friends or acquaintances. Taehyung doesn’t know nevertheless, they spend days talking about everything, Kael’s experience as an agent and as a soldier. It was an interesting story but Kael never mentioned the nefarious mafia that caused his dismissal.

Kael only teaches Tae basics but his brain is too advanced and self-taught the rest. He first hacked convenience stores and delete their data. It was chaos overnight. Kael found it fascinating and tried to teach the boy more. They click it out until Kael leaves the country. They never met until then.

Soli pushed Taehyung to study high school. It was never the issue however Soli never finished high school and it was late for her to study again. Taehyung was whining but followed her regardless.

Soli got married to a rich businessman but Taehyung didn’t come with her even if she tried so hard. Taehyung dislikes rich self-centered people. He hated them to the bones. Taehyung got the news after years that Soli moved abroad with her family.

Taehyung at 17, never meant to hack the police in Daegu yet he did because he loathed the officer who never properly investigated his parent’s death.

Taehyung started to type codes. It was being honest and for his own good to finally move on... Until Taehyung recognizes the people behind it. They weren’t very subtle about it either.

Taehyung was in a rage because he knew wealthy people could pull small strings and the nasty stuff they did would vanish, forgotten to the profundity of their victims. Taehyung learned the truth from his parent’s death. It was cliche, too fucking cliche that Taehyung started to code.

He created sites and went to the black market, took his target’s dark secrets, and sold them. He watched them dig holes, eat pigs, and go to auctions. A human auction that Taehyung never thought he would be able to pull. He sold the murderer of his parents. He felt the pang of victory in his system but at the end of the day, Taehyung regrets doing it. His resentment is harmful, he became a monster and he hated every bit of it.

The officer was left behind. That shit asshole who made his parent’s death as frivolity. Taehyung has not yet thought about what he would do to him. He never learned how to hurt a man with the same intensity as what he felt when he was denied, hopeless, and treated as a rat orphan. He will kill him in the most hurtful and vicious way. Taehyung saves the day he would take his revenge.

He never mentions it but the certain Officer was affiliated with the mafia. A destructive cluster of people that Taehyung cannot fight yet. He will be burned alive and the last thing Tae needed. Patience is a virtue.

Strawberry is done, the company needs it was a common building located in Seoul. The certain Park Jimin called him to request security that has firewalls bulletproof. It was a challenging job but Taehyung likes challenges. He even tried to insert a secret code and told Jimin about it. He has never done it to his client before but the idea was good and Taehyung likes the way the man said his conditions.

‘I want something that could protect my family’

Taehyung’s heart pounds faster as he listens to Jimin’s demands. He uses the word that Taehyung was sensitive about. The sense of being safe and cared for was all over the tune. It made Taehyung remember his own family. That’s why he called it strawberry. His fave fruit in the world. It protects them, he wishes he could do it himself, the installation but Tae is a private person. He never meets his client and is a fugitive hacker that hides in a shadow. He cannot risk his identity. He was known as Blossom. Originally from cherry blossoms, his mom’s favorite. Petals were falling on Taehyung ’s laptop. It concludes that the program is successful. He is done for a week of a job.

He works fast but this security is special or maybe Tae is hanging with the sentiments of others, trying to convey actions that he never did to defend his loved ones. It’s more personal and he hopes that Jimin guy’ will keep his family safe and sound.

Taehyung went to the bathroom and enjoyed the tub. His only luxury in life was the expensive bathtub and king-size bed with a soft mattress he brought from Ikea two years ago. Taehyung is a university student but he is taking it online. He took general courses and his certificates have been filed up after graduating earlier. Being a genius has perks. He was now 23 years old and his degree in art is something akin to his subjective wishes. He loves painting however, he goes on the road opposite to what he loves. Choices he never regretted.

Taehyung sleeps like a corpse after the transactions with Jimin. They speak on the phone while Taehyung uses his voice app to change his voice while talking to Jimin. The program is to have his mother tune and accent. The soft voice that Tae occasionally listens to when he is meditating.

It is a sunny day after sleeping like a log. Taehyung put on his oversized hoodie and comfortable trouser. He needs groceries, as much as Tae likes delivery takes out, he misses cooking. He took his phone, his cap, his face mask, and his bike.

Taehyung has lots of items in a plastic bag and he wishes he had a car. Tae doesn’t know how to drive. He had panic attacks the last time he went to try to drive. It was a weird memory for him now.

His apartment is near, two streets away from the supermarket across from a kindergarten. The kids are wearing a uniform. Taehyung smiles and waves his hands to them when they pull into the line and wait for the traffic light to turn green. Daegu is a province and its place has become close to a city.

There is a cute little girl whose eyes were glossy. Taehyung frowned deeply as he checked the woman who held the girl’s wrist. The grip is tight as intended, Tae can see the girl’s distress and the marks on the girl’s wrist. He noticed her palm and narrowed his eyes.

Some students were happily talking with their classmates while the little girl looked about to cry but her lips turned into thin lines, quivered a little, and set cute brown eyes staring at Taehyung. Something clicks, like adrenaline, washing over him. The girl is in danger. He felt it too, the hopeless quiet plea. He needs to take the girl and put her inside the kindergarten or to the nearest police station. She is being kidnapped!

Taehyung never thinks about his next move. He held the girl’s vacant wrist and took off his mask. He smiles charmingly at the girl and winks at her.

“Hi, pumpkin! How is my pretty princess?” Tae asked in a loud voice.

The people around them were startled by Taehyung’s loud voice. Many parents were smiling widely at Taehyung. He thanks God for his looks. It works properly, especially here.

“Hello.” She retorted in a small voice.

“Your uncle told me to visit you princess but I’m sorry, Oppa got busy. How’s your day pretty?” Tae winks and smiles again.

“Yuri, we’re late” The woman gripping the girl tightly said in a deep stern voice.

“Hey! Why are you hurting her? Did you know how precious the princess is? You insolent woman!” Tae’s eyes were dark, gritted his teeth, which makes his character more prominent.

“We have no time with you! She needs to go with me!” The woman shouted. Taehyung quickly held the girl and lifted her. The sudden movement made the woman panic and slip her hold.

There were red marks all over the kid’s wrist and it made the people gasp and worried expressions turned to them.

‘What, an abuse?’ Tae heard the murmurs.

“Princess, tell oppa what this evil snake did to you. I’m calling the police.”

The woman’s eyes widened and gritted her teeth. She glared at Taehyung before storming out. Tae watches her leave and takes the girl back to the kindergarten. Taehyung met the teacher.

“I saw a strange woman trying to kidnap her. It was suspicious because her grip was too tight while waiting for the traffic light.” Taehyung said while the teacher looked horrified.

“Yuri! oh my god.” The teacher trembles and takes the girl from Taehyung and hugs her. She was teary-eyed while taking her phone and calling someone.

“Oppa?” Yuri mumbled, her voice is small and sweet and Tae adores the kid already.

“Call me Oppa Tae Tae, Princess.” Taehyung smiles at the kid.

“Oh my god! Thank you so much for saving her. I heard it was dangerous and I put her around while talking to some parents. I never saw her leave the room. I think she went to her friends. I’m so sorry Yuri.” The teacher cries again but Yuri just smiles at her.

“She’s very brave. She never cries and takes the situation too well. Good job asking Oppa for help baby.” Tae just realized the sign when the girl’s palms moved. It was an emergency code and Taehyung is surprised by the girl’s cleverness.

“How did you know the sign Princess?” Tae asks, whispering.

“Uncle Hobi.” She said and chuckled.

“He said, I would just tuck my thumb, and help will come. It works!” She said excitedly.

Taehyung is smiling while nodding at the girl. They talk more about random things until a black foreign car parks outside.

The man with pale skin who looks like a cat went out of the car. He looks cold when he looks at Taehyung but changes his demure once he glances at Yuri.

“Baby,” Yuri’s eyes glisten, and smile warmly when she recognizes the man. Tae sighed in relief and watched them hug. He lifts Yuri and holds her in his arms.

“This is Oppa, he saves me, uncle!” Yuri said while her eyes were sparkling.

That’s Taehyung cue to leave.

“I’ll be leaving now. The man raised his brow but never said anything. Yuri’s teacher bows at Taehyung and shifts her attention to Yuri’s uncle.

Tae leaves the kindergarten with a light heart. He smiles while going back home.

It’s been a week since that incident and Taehyung never opened his laptop. He cleans the house and tries to watch some movies and anime. He is relaxing before going to business again. Strawberry drains him and Tae likes to do something such as read books and hang out near the animal shelter one block from his apartment.

Today is a simple day but a knock on his door startled Taehyung. It was fast, the moment Taehyung opened the door. Men come forward and hold Taehyung in both arms pushing him inside.

“What?” Taehyung’s eyes were wide in shock. He tried to move but the grip was tight. He eyes the person with long hair. Her red stilettos were out of place in Taehyung’s living room. She wears a peach dress with full make-up on. She also wears luxurious jewelry that Taehyung recognized in one auction he attended last time. It was a rare diamond with a french engraved letter around them. It was pricey jewelry and Tae is confused about why a wealthy stranger was in his home.

“As expected, a rat home for a pest.” She mumbled. Her eyes and long lashes were apathetic towards Taehyung.

“Who are you?” Taehyung barks. Confused all over his face.

“The fuck you care.” She snickers. Rolling her eyes.

“I was pissed at what you did last time. My Jinnie expected me to bring Yuri to him. You commoners have nothing to do with your life and keep melding with other people’s business! The fuck is wrong with you?” She retorted. Her eyes were big and vicious, He glared at Taehyung and slapped him. His hearing goes in static because of how hard she hits him. The long nails cut his cheek and Taehyung groaned from the pain.

“I will fucking kill you! And oh, thanks to you my Jinnie hates me now!” She keeps murmuring while grabbing Taehyung’s hair and pulling it in a hard way.

“Tesa! What the fuck!” The voice came so suddenly that Taehyung’s confused expression darted to the newly arrived people.

There were three men in his living room now. All of them were strangers that Taehyung had only seen today.

There is a man with crescent eyes, pale skin, and very beautiful. He is quite small compared to the people on his side.

The next man looks like a rabbit. His nose was big but only because his face was small. His eyes were big and dark. He had piercings. He looks beautiful too, though the tattoo scared Taehyung a bit.

The third one looks genuinely handsome. His eyes were bright but now clouded while looking at the woman still holding Taehyung’s hair. He has honey tone skin and a tall physique. He wondered if he smiled, he would look more beautiful.

“Tesa!” A deep voice startles Taehyung and the woman. She let go of him and Taehyung groaned because of the pain in his head. Damn her!

“Leave Tesa with your goons before I take you out myself.” The petite man said. Crescent eyes were cold and dangerous. He could feel the tension in the room but she left without any more words.

Taehyung coughed and tried to check the nail cuts on his cheek. It was painful like a bitch and Tae wanted to roll his eyes. Fucking wealthy people.

“I’m sorry.” The man with a petite physique said and touched Taehyung’s cheeks. He looks worried but Tae only flinches because of the sudden friction when they touch. He frowned and took a step backward.

The man looks startled as well and motions his palm like it has been burned. He stared at Taehyung so hard that the latter wanted to squirm. What the hell is wrong with these people?

“Again I apologize for her behavior. Tesa is... a psycho bitch that was obsessed with Jin hyung. I’m glad we went here today.” He said in a deep voice that confused Taehyung more.

“Excuse me? Who are you, people?” Tae’s tone halted the man. He sighs with understanding and walks away from Taehyung. He sits uninvited to his green sofa.

“My name is Park Jimin. These lovely guys here with me are Jungkook and Hoseok hyung.” Jimin started and looked at Taehyung. He smiles warmly at him.

Taehyung’s eyes widened, expression rough. Park Jimin. The guy was his client. The muse of his strawberry! Fuck! How did they find Taehyung?!

“How the fuck did you found me?” Taehyung’s voice is close to panic. He tried to eye the other men, he felt goosebumps. Thick air surrounded them and Taehyung could sense danger. Fuck he cannot fight them.

Tae learns to read between the lines. He could throw a fist but he isn’t a good fighter. He was rough and had no techniques. He will be killed before he comes closer to them. Taehyung works using his brain. He was lethal to that department. Physical fights could burn him alive. God is fair after all.

“Listen, sweetheart,” Jimin muttered, eyes gleaming looking at Taehyung.

“I’m here to recruit you baby!” He said, smiling widely at Tae.

“How did you find me? I used-”

“Oh, Yoongi hyung, recognize you! What a coincidence isn’t it?” Jimin said but Taehyung thinks he was crazy for keeping saying riddles. He couldn’t understand!

“Make me understand. Who fuck is Yoongi? How did you find this place?” Taehyung is panicking and he knows it was obvious in his voice.

“Hash, Blossom or should I call you Kim Taehyung?” Jimin grinned and turned dangerous now.

Taehyung was surprised. He gulps and thinks swiftly. He could run but his computer is in his room. He could delete the data but Taehyung needs time to do it. He also needs money and he has no cash in his wallet right now! He can trick them by having panic attacks but he trembles when he looks at Jungkook’s heavy eyes on him.

“Tell me what you want and fuck off! The deal is already done! I made strawberry as you wanted them to be. It has never been a problem before. Impossible. My work is art.” Taehyung whispered, his cheeks were red and his head was still painful.

“Oh, yeah. I am so satisfied! Even Jin hyung loves your work baby. It saves us time and it was well made, like full of love.” Jimin chuckles and stares at Taehyung again.

“Alright. To keep it simple, I want you to come and work for us. Jin hyung really loves your work Taehyung! Also, Tesa is a bitch, she will be back and skin you alive. We will protect you.” Jimin’s voice turned serious and Taehyung had a hard time processing everything.

“Pack your things pumpkin. Jungkook and Hoseok hyung will help you.” Jimin claps his hands and Tae narrowed his eyes.

“And if I refused?” Tae asked, testing the water.

“Oh, you won’t, baby. You can’t. We will find you and... Make you known.” Jimin’s voice is deep and mischief in his words.

“Then what are you, people? You better be honest with me. I deal shits and I swear to god, I can ruin you.” Taehyung is being defensive but it turned into a threat because of his deep voice.

“El Venci, an organization. We deal with a lot of things and these days we’re having a problem because someone betrayed our trust. Someone who was handling the business and security sold information to our rivals. It was a mess. My family was in danger and a lot of things happened. I luckily found you and tried to work with you! I have my doubts but after having strawberry, our life became lighter. Our hyung stops frowning and we stop the damage. It really works like magic Taehyung-ah, I’m so proud of you.” Taehyung is in awe after hearing Jimin’s speech. He sighs and mutters words.

“I’ll be back.” Taehyung runs to his room and looks for his laptop. He runs Nectar and in a swift motion, Everything folds like an open book. El Venci. Mafia!

Taehyung does not read more. His lip quivered because of fear. Mafia? Like a fucking criminal organization? Shits! Taehyung is fuck! totally fuck! How could he escape them? They have his strawberry! It was good as nectar! Fuck it.

Taehyung deleted his history records and ran his program and turned everything back to normal. He tried to delete his records but Jimin will find out and they will ask him how the fuck he did it. He cannot risk Nectar getting exposed. And these people are the notorious group!

He breathes in and helps himself to calm. He gulped while taking his bag, some clothes, and his phone. He also stored cash in his wallet in his closet before he came outside. He sees Jungkook sitting on Jimin’s lap while Hoseok is brushing the boy’s hair. They were whispering and Taehyung needed to cough to know his presence.

“Oh, minimalist. I thought you would take more clothes but well let’s go! Hyung is waiting.” Jimin stands up while still holding hands with Jungkook. Taehyung’s heart was beating faster and his hands were trembling. He tried to hide it in his paws hoodie but Hoseok still noticed him quivering.

“Relax bab.” He murmurs that make Tae flinches. He sees him smiling as they take the elevator.

A foreign black car is waiting for them. Taehyung gulped when he went into the backseat. Jimin is in the passenger seat while Hoseok is driving. Jungkook is on the other side and Taehyung feels more scared after his whole tattoo almost touches Taehyung.

“Hyung, he acts like a cat,” Jungkook whispered while Jimin only smirked, Hoseok laughed. Tae wanted to snarl at him but his eyes were full of fear. He ignored them and looked outside of the window. He heard the car starting and the next thing Taehyung realized, they were in Seoul.

Seoul has been a foreign place to Taehyung. He only recognizes some shops that he read on the internet. Seeing a particular coffee shop that sells cakes and good drinks. His eyes stay on them as the traffic proceeds. Tae doesn’t want to feel like a child but he gets excited. It was his first time in Seoul and all his life, he stayed in Daegu. The busy road, bright street lights, and tons of shops won Taehyung’s attention. It feels like another planet and he mostly enjoys the ride while sightseeing.

Jungkook is watching him, curious at the man who looks like a kid, hanging his mouth open when they stop in a very bright establishment. Taehyung masks his expression after noticing Jungkook’s gaze. He sees him smirk when he changes his demure. His nervousness came back hurting his ribs.

Taehyung cannot help but be surprised. The building is the tallest in Seoul. Jimin is humming while they go to the elevator and click only the floor available. They went underground and the security impressed Taehyung to the core. There is a list of cars, all expensive and good cars. The elevator was moving faster and Taehyung’s nervousness started to pick on him again.

They stopped at the top floor with very high-tech security. The place was obviously a penthouse and his hand trembled when Hoseok opened the door with the code.

A very large area comes to Taehyung sight. The modern living room with a large TV was open. There is news of crime on the tv while a man who has a serious expression glared at the news.

“Joon hyung...” Jimin greeted the man, while Hoseok kissed him on the lips. Jungkook also kisses him and sits on his lap. Taehyung left near the doorway, too nervous even to breathe.

“Where are Jin and Yoongi hyung?” Jimin asked, pouting now.

“Cooking.” The man watching tv said. His dimples flashes to his cheek and Taehyung finds the man breathtaking too.

Wow. All of them are beautiful, how come a mob looks like actors and idols? It amazes Taehyung. He was pulled into his inner thoughts when another man joined the group.

“Your back.” Yoongi greeted them, his cat-like eyes glistening at the light, and took Jimin’s waist and hugged him.

“Jin hyung is done cooking. Let’s go.” Yoongi’s voice turned raspy and Taehyung bit his lip after recognizing the cat-like man. Damn! It was him in kindergarten!

Realization soaks Taehyung. That’s why they found him! Fuck! Fuck you Tesa! If only you didn’t try to kidnap that girl or maybe Taehyung ignored the sos sign. Damn his life! But Tae is still glad that he saved the girl. She’s cute and Tae already likes her.

Taehyung got startled when Jimin held his wrist and took him to the dining area. The cluster was also on his back while he was being dragged. Jimin lets go of Taehyung when he hugs the man whose face is overly handsome even for Taehyung’s taste as a man. Is this the Jin hyung they are talking about? Tae gasped when Jimin kissed him and blinked his eyes.

Taehyung has no recognition of relationships or any form, sort of. He just knew that people get married and have kids. Men in intimate relationships are news to him. He frowned, wanting to ask them questions but remained his lip closed. The beating of his heart is hurting him now. He was tense and wanted to run away real quick. They were strange and Tae hates being in the middle of it, knowing they are all dangerous is enough for him to burst into tears.

“Let’s eat first Tae.” He heard Jimin say and pat a space next to him. Jin is quiet, not glancing at him yet, too busy preparing meals.

The tense and most awkward dinner ended at least from Taehyung’s point of view. The food is delicious, so delicious that Tae is fortunate to eat it. Yet he eats a little because he was tense. Damn, he doesn’t want to suddenly puke. It would be rude.

They were already in the living room. TV was turned off while Tae sits on the single couch and looks at everyone, particularly Jin.

The man has a massive aura, intimidating and lethal. Tae meets different criminals in the past but this guy tops them all. Fuck how does single eye contact make Taehyung shiver in fear? His handsome face did not help him though, Taehyung feels like a small animal in a tiger den. Fuck a dragon den!

“So, Kim Taehyung-ssi?” Tae hiccup. He could not handle the tension and fear. He blinks a few more times before looking at Jin. Damn it!

Yoongi is kind enough to give him a glass of water. He took it while his hand was trembling. He breathes again to relax and now stares at Jin.

“I’m Kim Seokjin, the leader or let’s say the boss of this whole mafia thing.” Tae cough. Fuck he coughed because he knew it! Fucking knew that Seokjin is not an ordinary man!

“Is he okay?” Tae heard Jungkook ask.

“Don’t pressure him hyung.” Jimin pouted and pressed his hand to Tae’s back. Helping him to relax.

“I-I...” Taehyung gulp. Moist huge eyes staring at Seokjin.

“What do you want from me?” Taehyung’s deep voice disturbs the silence.

“I actually wanted to thank you. Your strawberry help us greatly so that my headache lessens in just 24 hours.” Jin’s voice is warm and genuine. Tae brown eyes glimmered with Jin’s words, happy with his creation, it was his pride.

“I made it with Jimin-ssi words in mind. To protect.” Taehyung whispers. Jin smiles and looks at Jimin with heart in his eyes.

“But Kim Seokjin-ssi. It was a deal and it ended when I gave you strawberry. I have no plans to be part of your mafia thing.” Jin’s eyes change again and Taehyung has a hard time meeting the heavy gaze.

“I want it to be easy but you leave me no choice. Because of your brilliant brain, the underground is in chaos, Taehyung-ssi. I hope you are well informed that there are traitors on my turf. I tried to clean bugs and your work helps me most with it. You stop the damage too early as they expected. I only lost little things but they found out about you. The hacker Blossom was widely known and many organizations were already looking for you. I cannot risk your safety because you help me to save and protect my family.” Taehyung was in awe when he heard him. His brain thinks faster and Tae brings his laptop without saying anything.

The moment he logs in to his data, Taehyung is receiving tons of bugs that tried to break his firewalls. They found his site and kept digging into him, not stopping.

“Fuck.” Tae types uncontrollably fast. He ignores Yoongi’s snort and Jimin’s excited gaze.

Taehyung cannot fight these hackers when millions of them are trying to break his walls. Kim Taehyung uses Nectar. All of the illegal bugs got erased, one by one were killed by Nectar. Tae gritted his teeth and looked at the mafia boss.

“You broke the deal.” His gaze was on fire, after closing his laptop. Nectar will deal with them and Tae has important things to do.

“I’m sorry. That’s why I’m offering you a job. Become part of us and I will promise you safety.” Seokjin is darkly serious. There’s a glint in his eyes and Taehyung appreciates that he is genuine in making Taehyung safe.

“I refused,” Tae said, not even blinking.

“Look, I know you’re good but Taehyung-ssi. A lot of mafias all over the world are now looking for you. You can’t just walk freely without having someone to back you up. I have the power to protect you.” Seokjin’s voice is almost pleading, and Jungkook frowns at his hyung demure. He didn’t like that he looked like begging Taehyung to join them.

“After this conversation, my traces will disappear. I won’t be known. I can create issues or list those fuckers that wanted to find me. I could destroy them!” Taehyung is irritated, Nectar is still working on his computer. They never learned.

“And how were you going to fight them?” Seokjin raises his brow, mocking Taehyung and studying his body. He flushed after the indication. He knows he wasn’t a fighter.

“I could delete hacked their security and sell their secrets. I can dig them one by one until there is nothing left-” Yoongi is fast to get his gun and point it at Taehyung’s head.

“Fuck hyung. He is dangerous! Let’s kill him!” The voice was harsh and Taehyung’s big doe eyes got surprised at the cold metal in his head. His lips quiver.

“What? Are you going to kill me after promising my well-fare?” Taehyung’s eyes were in tears when he looked at Seokjin. Blaming him.

“You said very dangerous words Taehyung-ssi. How the fuck will you do it?” Seokjin is not joking, his intimidating aura is drowning Taehyung. He trembles while Jimin and Jungkook also look at him as if he was a threat to their family.

“You’re the one who brings me here! I have to plan on doing that!” Tae shivered while his voice croaked.

“Tell me Taehyung.” Seokjin’s voice soothes his mind, ordering him to follow or he won’t like the punishment.

“Fuck you.”

“Love, you say rude words here.” Yoongi throws the gun and holds his throat.

“Answer Kim.” He ordered.

“I-I will talk! Shit.” Taehyung coughed while Hoseok had his gun pointing at Taehyung. Namjoon is silent, like someone who is observing and sorting out Taehyung.

“Hoseok, Yoongi. Enough.” Seokjin said and just like that, Taehyung is left alone with marks on his neck.

“I create something, a kind of security. It could delete records of people or tracks or whatever the organization was hiding. It was running on its own. I could fake the records by putting them into the system and it will arrange according to my will. I can delete or change criminals’ set profiles without being traced or get money from the bank and they won’t notice. The headmaster of security in the world. I-I only uses it for that reason once. And now to get to know you.” Taehyung tears stop and continues his speech.

“I have no reason to touch your family. I only use it for my safety.” Taehyung’s voice is lower but deep. His eyes glimmered at the chandelier, however, they could see his anxiety.

“Tell me the reason why you created it.” Seokjin’s voice is demanding and Taehyung tried his best to be normal but it was impossible.

“My parents were murdered by wealthy corrupt people.” He started, hard tips of fingers on his tight.

“The police did not investigate because they paid them a large sum of money. My father was shot in the head because one person thought he was part of a gang. That person who killed someone and uses his car, my dad was a mechanic. He was shot in the head and died. I-I... I was so frustrated and angry. I took revenge. I created the Nectar system. I found those people and fucked up their lives. I sold them at an auction and took their wealth and distribute it to different charities. Those people who hurt my family taste how it feels to become hopeless. It was funny that they were so dumb and I only type some codes to destroy them.” Taehyung eyes were dark and seem hurt. His face is so attractive that Jimin’s eyes flicker at his beauty.

“I only touch people who hurt me. I’m not some psychopath who loves to create problems. I am sorry that I’m not careful with my words. Nonetheless, I can take care of myself. I can live like a ghost and no one will find me. I swear to my soul that I won’t hurt you and your family. I created strawberry because of that. It will save you. I gave Jimin-ssi my code. I have no ownership of strawberry. I cannot change things or manipulate them. Nectar cannot hurt a family and strawberry is part of them.” Taehyung explains. He is tired and soars. He wanted to go home and sleep. He doesn’t want to be with these people anymore.

“I understand that you feel threatened but I won’t harm you. I have no motive. My deal with Jimin-ssi ended when I gave him the strawberry.”

“My god. How old are you?” Taehyung frowns at the random question.

“23.” He said.

“No, when you create Nectar. How old are you?” Seokjin’s eyes were soft but Taehyung was confused.

“17.”

“Damn. This boy is a genius.” Tae heard Hoseok mumble.

Jungkook’s eyes were comically large. He looks at Taehyung as if he has two heads. Namjoon smirked at him.

“Taehyung... I know you are confused or even scared but I wish to protect you. Please, give me a chance, or maybe for some time. As long as I was sure you were safe enough.” Seokjin’s gentle voice made Tae’s heart flutter.

“Then promised me that you won’t force me or use me. That I’m only here because you were protecting me. That I will use my creations for safety. And I can leave whenever.” Taehyung knows that he has no choice now. He needs to follow them to survive but he has conditions and an ultimatum. Taehyung will help them but when he has a chance and it’s time... He will leave them, he prays to survive until then.

“Then it’s a deal,” Seokjin said smiling at Taehyung.

“Don’t back down to your words.” Taehyung pouted when he said it.

“I am a man of my own words Tae. Remember that.”

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