THE DEVIL

...I am called devil...

...for a reason...

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Jimin's two days stay were filled with joyful moments and ecstacy.

He was in a really bad mood while going back to the dorm and almost cried.

" Jimin-ah...tsk.. Don't cry okay?You can meet us during weekends if you want....I will visit you okay?"

" But hyung... why do I have to stay in dorms??I have to stay there and rack my brains alone...I mean I do have friends there but it's lonely without you and Tae."

" Oh God.... Taehyung handle him...."

After counseling an emotional Jimin for 15 minutes, Taehyung and Taemin drop him off at his University dorm.

" Bye chim... Take care and Study well..hm?" Taemin says patting Jimin's cheek slightly.

Jimin just simply nods.

" Bye my soulmateeeeeee...." Taehyung sings dramatically while squeezing Jimin.

" Aish...ok Bye.... Taelien now let me go!!You are going to kill me by squeezing the life Outta me!!"

Taehyung lets him go and Jimin quickly gives Taemin a goodbye hug before leaving.

" Aigo..this dramatic kid.." Taemin chuckles.

" Let's get going hyung! I need to go to work.."

" Hmm"

Taemin glances back one last time before getting into the car.

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" Guess you've been living well.....my baby..."

A man in black hoodie says to himself while watching the retreating figure of Jimin.

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Both the Taes stay silent in the car.

Taehyung looks at Taemin who is busy in driving and tries to break the silence.

" Hyung..."

" Hmm?"

" Are you really doing it?"

" What?....."

" Do Yeongso case..."

The atmosphere becomes silent again.

Taehyung tries to say something but is interrupted by Taemin.

" Yes...."

" But hyung...you know that this time there's no chance of escape for him right?All the proofs are against him...The media has been looking into this matter too. And we still are unable to get anything out of this... Why are you taking up this case? " Taehyung asks, his aura now serious unlike when he was with Jimin.

"...... Taehyung-ah...Let me tell you one thing. It's my job to prove him not guilty.I know that you're trying to get something precious out of me about this case.You are a journalist after all."

" Hyung I..."

" I know...I don't blame you. It's your job."

" But hyung....You know that Prosecutor Min is taking up this case right?"

Taemin steps on brake all of a sudden making Taehyung jump.

" What the...What happened hyung?"Taehyung asks taking deep breaths to calm himself down.

" Your work place."

Taehyung looks out to see the building of KBS.

" Oh...Thank you hyung. See you later." Taehyung says while getting out of the car.

" Hmm.See you later."

Taemin is about to start the car when Taehyung says one more thing.

" Hyung...I know that it's your job and you know what you're doing. And I am sorry to say this but.... don't you think saving a murderer means you are doing injustice to the victim? Don't you feel bad?I still don't get why you're doing this."

" Hehe..." Taemin breathes out

" I know what I am doing Tae and you will know the reason when the time comes. Goodbye."

Saying this Taemin steps on the gas and drives away from there.

' What reason hyung?'

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" Oh! Taehyung-shi you're here?" The receptionist asks, smiling gently.

" Yes.." Taehyung answers, giving her his boxy smile.

" So...how was your vacation?"

" It was great!!"

" That's great..Wait a minute, I am giving your ID....

Aha..here it is."

She hands him over his ID.

" Thank you.." Taehyung thanks her and goes to his boss's office.

*knock knock*

He gently knocks on the door and his knock is answered by a gentle voice.

" Come in.."

Taehyung steps into the office.

* Managing Head, Jung Hoseok* read the nameplate on the table, where a young man in his late 20's sat reading some papers.

" Hey...Hobi hyung" He waves awkwardly.

Curious why he is talking casually with the boss? Well they are boyfriends now.

His small, awkward greeting recieves him a warm, squeezy hug from the man who smiles brightly.

" Tae..." Hoseok gives Tae a gentle squeeze and a small peck on lips before letting him go.

" You know I really thought that you were gonna leave me!" Hoseok says pouting and glaring cutely at Tae.

" Oh come on! I was going to but you proposed to me so I am not gonna leave you now." Taehyung answers while walking to Hoseok's armchair.

" Well...Mr Kim Taehyung! We've started dating exactly 1 day 6 hours ago.Soo...how can you claim my seat like that?"

Hoseok says in a fake angry voice and stands leaning on the table and folds his hands.

" Well...Mr Jung Hoseok! I've been crushing over you for past 1 year and asked you out last month and got rejected but kept on trying and then you..."

Taehyung says swinging in the armchair but then is interrupted by Hoseok.

" finally realised that I cannot stay sane without a certain alien wandering around me and giving me puppy eyes. And I also realised that I cannot survive if I can't hear his voice. And when I saw some random guy hitting on that precious puppy eyed, boxy smiled alien I got so jealous and hit that guy! And then I finally realised that I am in love!! And..." Hoseok says while stopping the chair.

" You proposed that 'Alien' through a text message thinking that he is going to leave his job and go far away if you don't stop him and he accepted it!!"

Taehyung chimes in.

" And Voila!!" Both of them exclaim together while giggling and Taehyung jumps into Hoseok's arms.

" We're finally here...in each other's arms. And we're never gonna be separate!!" Both of them vow to be together, forever...

Then they share a long, loving and passionate kiss which lasts for a few minutes.

" Hyung..." Taehyung breaks the silence while getting away from Hoseok's embrace.

" Hmm?"

" I talked with Taemin hyung..."

" You talked with Lee Taemin, your friend's hyung or Attorney Lee?" Hoseok asks, raising his brow.

" Aish...Okay. I talked with Attorney Lee but couldn't get anything out of him."

" Well...given that he is a well known attorney with high win rate of course you couldn't get anything out.Its hard even for someone like me."

" Hmm...but I really want to know why he's doing this." Taehyung says while thinking hard.

" Because of money?" Hoseok states his doubt.

" Nope. I've known him for more than 10 years...He never runs after money."

" Then what could it be?"

" *sighs* Don't know....but Hyung is surely gonna recieve a lot of hate for this." Taehyung states his worry.

" Well it's normal for Defence Attorneys anyways. Don't worry." Hoseok assures him and hugs him from back.

" Hmm..."

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[ MEANWHILE]

Taemin enters the law firm he works for.

' THEMIS LAW FIRM'

One of the biggest law firms of South Korea.

" Good Morning Mr Lee" He is greeted by the receptionist and the other staff members.

He just simply nods and takes the elevator to his floor.

He enters his office (cabin or whatever) to find a man sitting at his place and rumgaging through his files.

" What are you doing here?" Taemin asks, his voice cold.

" Just.... looking at files of my ' love' " The man answers and Taemin just clenches his teeth.

" Hope you are done.Now get out!"

" Aww...so hostile. You shouldn't be like that towards your boss!" The man whines.

" Just spill out what you are here for Kim Kibum-shi."

Taemin asks, with authority laced voice.

" So cold" Kibum pouts

" But..have I done anything to piss you off like that Taemin-ah? I mean it's not like you are so friendly with me anyways but you are acting even more hostile."

" Don't act like you don't know."

" Well...I am sorry that I forced you to take up this case but what can I do? Mrs Do was forcing me!!She specially demanded for you!" Kibum reasons out.

" You know that it's hard to win this case right? Well I know that I can still make it but...how could you do this to me when I said that I wanted leave for a while?"

" I gave you 2 days.."

" 2 days my ***!! Jimin needs me to spend time with him and...you know that I was planning to go to Busan!! And you also know how important it is to me!! " Taemin says in anger.

" Hey!! Don't yell at me okay!!??I told you that you could refuse to take this case up!" Kibum defends himself.

" And I could not because....Mrs Do was eating up my brain!! That criminal son of hers should be locked up but she keeps on using her family's influence on me." Taemin states.

" Hey bro..." Kibum pats Taemin's shoulder gently and says " I know better than anyone that you can get him out of it... Don't forget that after winning this case you're gonna become partners with me.And stop being a lazy ***, I want my Hardworking attorney back!!You have to face Min Yoongi this time.You get what I am saying right? Don't forget it."

Taemin nods a yes.

" Great..."

And like that Kibum leaves from there.

" Lee Taemin never forgets anything....and about the case...I will win it. "

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" Nini~ I am back!!" Jimin greets his roomie excitedly but gets no response.

Jongin is sitting on his bed and looking blankly at Jimin.

" Hey... What happened? Why are you like this?" Jimin quickly goes near him and sits on the bed, holding his hands.

" Jimin-ah..." Jongin starts

"Hmm?"

" You remember that case 5 years ago? The accused was Do Yeongso. And your brother got him out."

" Yeah...I do. Why?"

" You see my dad was the officer incharge of that case...and then he lost his job because he was accused of not being able to investigate properly."

" O-oh...I am sorry...."

" No...it's okay. At that time I thought that maybe it was my dad's fault and believed in your brother but...Now that Do Yeongso is accused of murder again. You know that right?"

" Yes ..." Jimin answers.

" And this time they are saying that there is no proof to prove his innocence."

" Yeah...so..."

" The problem here is that... your hyung is again taking up the case as his lawyer. And everyone knows that Attorney Lee never takes up cases that he might lose."

" W-what I..." Jimin tries to say something.

" Shh...Jimin listen to me." Jongin continues

" I don't think, that rich spoiled b*stard is innocent anymore.But why is your hyung defending him?"

" Jongin-ah, it's his job.I do not want to intervene.."

" I know Jimin but it's not acceptable for me as well as many of the people. My dad lost his job.I know how much he used to love his job..I've seen him suffer. At that time I let it go but this time it's different. I know it's not your fault or anything and you are my best friend but...I can't help but feel bad for my dad, the victims and...I think you should know that deep inside I blame your hyung for this too. He should not take up this case...if he is a responsible citizen, he should have just let some other lawyer take this up. If he hadn't taken up this case, Min Yoongi would have easily won and justice could be served but it's difficult now because he...."

" Jongin-ah...I can understand you and the pain that victim's family is being through but let me repeat this...My hyung never does anything wrong.Not all defence attorneys are bad and liars or run after money.Maybe there's more to this case.I will talk to hyung later but.. please just don't blame him.And you should know better than anyone as a law school student that no one is a criminal until and unless proven guilty. What if the murderer is someone else?Please don't let these tabloids and whatever get to you. Hm?"

" Yeah...I...I am sorry. I just.." Jongin says, guiltily.

" Hey!! Why are you sorry now huh?It's nothing. Cheer up and get ready for the classes. " Jimin says, giving Jongin his best eye smile.

" Yeah...."

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What Jimin doesn't know is that....

This faith of him in his hyung will be shattered soon....

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" Everything is done Yoongi?"

" Yes...I don't see any chance of Do Yeongso getting away this time."

" I know...but be careful. Lee is a tricky one. Just like you he doesn't like to lose..Well he never took up a loosing case.Hope you won't disappoint us. And don't forget that you are gonna get promoted after this."

" Yes sir, I will make sure of that!" Yoongi affirms and leaves the office of the chief.

' Just you wait Taemin.Soon we will meet again...' Yoongi smirks to himself.

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[At night]

Click..Clack...Click....

The sound of boots clicking resonates inside the abandoned underpass.

" Who's there?" The man resting inside asks.

But only a faint humming sound is heard as a reply.

" Who the hell is it?" The man shouts, taking out his knife.

He then sees an outline of a young man, in black hooded clothes and combat boots.

" Who might it be..?" A light but cold voice escapes the mouth of the hooded man.

" Y-you...Who are you??Why are you here??"

" You don't remember me? It's sad...You don't remember me even after having such an enjoyable experience with me!!" The hooded man hisses, his eyes bloody with anger.

" Huh?"

" Tsk.You are too dumb...

You haven't figured it out I see..I've been aware of your presence since the morning. And you're too dumb to be able to stalk me!!"

The man swings his knife, scared of the mysterious hoody man.

" Who the hell are you!!?" He shouts again.

" Ah...you still don't remember? I am your creation!! Kwak Seong Mo!!"

" Stop f*cking playing with me and reveal yourself!!"

" You are one hell of a scaredy cat!! Okay then.." The hoody man slowly takes off the hood and reveals his face, his eyes bloodshot and face pale and painted with a dark expression.

" Y-you??"

" Yes...me!! Well..it's amusing how you are still able to recognise me after 12 years !" He laughs out like a maniac.

" Y-you didn't..die?"

" Unfortunately I didn't!! And now I am the devil!"

" S-stay away from me Lee song Kwang!!"

Shouting this Seong Mo pushes the man and runs out of the underpass.

He gets on the road and starts to run with all his might.

" Hahahah...he runs well !!" The man in hoody chuckles darkly and slowly comes out of the tunnel while whistling.

SeongMo runs for his life, his breathing erratic. He keeps on running in between the road ignoring the vehicle coming towards him.

And then..Bang!

He gets hit by a truck and lay sprawled over the road.

" I didn't even need to use any weapon!!You died without its need....

I am called 'devil' for a reason !" "

The man slowly approaches the dying man. The truck driver already ran away.

"Well well Seong Mo..You see it's not Lee Song Kwang anymore..You should have thought a thousand times before coming out of your rat hole!! And now you're dying..tsk tsk." The hoody man says with an amused, creepy smile on his lips.

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