The Past Calls

The Unseen Threat

The next few days were a blur. Jungkook had opened up to Y/N, sharing parts of his past that he had buried deep within. His world—one full of shadows and danger—was now a part of her life, too. She had promised him she would stand by him, no matter what. But even as they grew closer, Jungkook couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at him. His past was dangerous, and he was afraid it would come crashing down on them both.

Y/N, on the other hand, was determined to prove her strength. She had never backed away from a challenge, and Jungkook's world was no different. Yet, every time she caught a glimpse of the distant look in his eyes, she wondered if she was walking into something far darker than she could handle.

A Call from the Past

It was late one night when Jungkook’s phone rang, the sound breaking the silence of his room. His heart skipped when he saw the caller ID—it was a number he hadn’t seen in years, a number tied to his past.

Y/N was sitting nearby, engrossed in a book when Jungkook’s expression shifted. He didn’t need to answer the phone to know what it meant. His hands tightened around the device, and Y/N immediately looked up, sensing the sudden tension in the air.

“Who is it?” she asked, her voice soft but full of concern.

Jungkook didn’t answer, his thumb hovering over the screen. He glanced over at her, the weight of his next words heavy in his chest. “It’s... someone from my past. Someone I thought I had left behind.”

Y/N stood, walking over to him. “You don’t have to answer it if you don’t want to.”

“I have to,” Jungkook muttered, pressing the green button to pick up the call. His voice was steady, but there was an edge of caution in his tone. “What do you want?”

A deep, gravelly voice came through the speaker. “Jungkook, you know what this is about. We need to talk. Now.”

Jungkook’s jaw clenched. It was the man who had been a part of his life before he had stepped into the spotlight. The man who had introduced him to the world of crime—someone who was not afraid to get his hands dirty. Jungkook had tried to sever ties years ago, but he knew better than anyone that people like him never stayed gone for long.

“I’ve told you before, I’m done with that life,” Jungkook said, his voice hardening. “You know I want no part of it anymore.”

The man on the other end let out a low chuckle. “That’s not for you to decide, Kook. You made a promise, and you’ll keep it. Come to the meeting spot. Or else.”

Jungkook’s blood ran cold. He could feel Y/N’s presence beside him, her gaze searching his face for answers. He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself before he spoke again.

“I’ll be there,” he said, his voice calm but filled with unspoken resolve.

The call ended abruptly, and Jungkook sat back, staring at the screen for a few seconds before placing the phone down on the table. His thoughts were racing, but his body was still. He didn’t want to involve Y/N, but he knew the clock was ticking.

Y/N, who had been silent through the whole conversation, finally spoke, her voice quiet but firm. “What did they want?”

Jungkook’s heart twisted as he looked at her. “It’s... someone from my past. They want me to come back. I have no choice.”

“No choice?” Y/N repeated, her voice sharp. “You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to, Jungkook. You’re not bound by them.”

“It’s not that simple,” Jungkook replied, standing up and pacing the room. “If I refuse, there will be consequences. People I care about will be in danger.”

Y/N stepped closer, her eyes unwavering as she met his gaze. “Jungkook, you don’t have to protect me. I can take care of myself. But I’m not going to let you face this alone. Whatever it is you have to do, I’m with you.”

His chest tightened at her words. Part of him wanted to pull her away, keep her safe from this world he had tried so hard to escape. But another part—one he couldn’t ignore anymore—wanted to hold onto her, to let her be by his side no matter what came next.

“I don’t want you to get hurt,” he said softly.

“And I don’t want you to either,” she replied, her voice steady. “We’ll figure this out together.”

Scene: The Meeting

That night, Jungkook took Y/N to a quiet, abandoned building on the outskirts of town. The windows were boarded up, the place cold and forgotten. It was the kind of place that screamed danger, the kind of place where his past was always lurking, waiting to drag him back in.

Jungkook looked at Y/N before he opened the door. “Stay close to me. If anything happens—”

“I’ll be fine,” Y/N interrupted, her eyes determined. “I’m not afraid.”

With a heavy sigh, Jungkook pushed open the door and led her inside. The air was thick with tension, the silence pressing down on them like a weight.

They stepped into the dimly lit room, where a figure stood in the shadows. It was him—the man who had once been a mentor to Jungkook. He was dressed in dark clothes, his face unreadable, but there was no mistaking the power he exuded.

“Jungkook,” the man said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “It’s been too long.”

Jungkook remained calm, but his fingers curled into fists at his sides. “I told you I’m done with this.”

The man chuckled darkly, stepping forward. “You don’t get to choose that, Kook. You’ve got a debt to settle

......................To Be Continued..........................

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