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a thief's end ✨ || bts • myg - chapter 1.1
"so eager to be in a headlock again?" "only if it's by you."
he thought he was done with the criminal life and ready for some peace and quiet. but his plans collapsed in the form of a strange girl who was in trouble.
© 2023 | eleni_cherie
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— genre: thief au, gangster comedy, adventure, romcom, humour, angst, fluff, sexual tensiON, slowburn, mutual pining, strangers to lovers s2l
ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE. CHARACTERS NOT NECESSARILY LIKE THE REAL PERSONS. ALSO VERY UNREALISTIC PLOT LOL - JUST PRETEND READING A MANGA/COMIC OR WATCHING A FILM, REALLY.
SUGGESTIVE THEMES. MENTIONS OF VIOLENCE & BLOOD (BUT NOTHING TOO GRAPHIC, IT'S STILL A COMEDY!)
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"I just realised.. this is my first time in Europe." Soyeon's random confession made Yoongi perk up from where he was leaning on. Offering her an aknowleding hum. Both were standing against a stone fence, seperating the pavement from a slope behind them, while waiting for the other two to return with a new car. They knew everyone would be on the lookout for the silver mercedes and besides, the bullet holes in it would draw unwanted attention from locals and police as well. So a new car would be saver. However, this would usually only take a couple of minutes, so Yoongi began wondering what was taking them so long.
Her eyes caught a waiter at a restaurant down the street walking in and out, greeting random people passing by, some walking their dogs some not, seemingly being acquaintances. It was such an odd but also nice sight. And it made her realise that she was in fact in a different country. She might've been there already for days, but most time spent locked up in a room so it hadn't really sunk in that she was in fact in Europe. And that for the first time in her life. She looked curiously around, taking in the different architecture, shining warm under the streetlights and all the noises. Mainly chatter coming from the restaurant and crickets' buzzing.
"You've been here before?" she asked then, tilting her head to Yoongi who had been suspiciously quiet all the time. Her words interrupted his train of thoughts and he blinked for a moment. "N-no. But we've been in Italy a couple of times over the years.." She hummed, admiring the scenary again. "Must be nice to travel so much." "It's nice if you got time to actually enjoy it. But it's also quite exhausting.." "You sound like an old man!" Her teasing made him scoff playfully. More giggles errupting from her and he smiled. He liked her like this. Carefree, without worries and fright.
"Wished I travelled as much.." she exhaled then and looked up at the dark sky past the streetlights, "If it hadn't been for this situation right now, I'd have never left Korea." "It can be exciting. But you'll eventually miss home, sooner or later," he mumbled and glanced at his phone, wondering where the other two had been. And even though he was trying to downplay it, she could sense the heaviness of the topic in his voice. "You ever missed home?" He paused, a torn poster catching his attention for a moment when he realised he had never given thought to it all those years. "I.. I don't know," he answered honestly, shoving his phone back into his pockets, "Never had a close bond with my family anyway. Except my mum and.. well.." "And your uncle?" His lips curved into a sad smile and he nodded. They grew silent once again.
Getting tired of standing, she pushed herself up onto the stone fence in a swift move, taking a seat on it. A breeze brushing past her cheeks from the open space of the hill behind her. She sensed there was something different about Yoongi that night. Sure, he wasn't always the most talkative one but for some reason he felt so.. distant and aloof. As if he was miles away in his mind. She sighed, biting her lips in a guilty manner as she suspected knowing the reason for his strange behavior.
"I.. I think I owe you an apology," she slowly began then. Her words causing him to frown. "Why?" She huffed, arching an eyebrow at him. "Isn't it obvious? If I had listened to you.." Her gaze fell in shame. "I tried keeping you away from the mess but ironically only dragged you more into it.. and now you even had to come all the way here to Italy to bail me out. So I'm sorry."
Yoongi remained silent, his stoic glance laying on her for a moment more before he shook his head and glanced back at the torn poster of some italian singer. "If someone should apologise it's me.." he quietly said then. The embarrassment of having failed still lingering in his chest like a heavy rock. Soyeon only looked at him puzzled though, a small 'huh?' leaving her lips. Waiting for him to elaborate. He dragged a sigh when seeing he had to actually say it out loud what he tried to suppress. "They got you right in front of my eyes. Twice. And I couldn't do anything about it." Ruffling his hair in frustration, he turned around to rest his hands on the stone. Staring out at the silent city spreading in front of him. "Fck. If I was more cautious.. I should've protected you from these guys, but I couldn't. And at the end you were the one protecting me. And that's why.. I'm sorry."
Hearing that made her swallow hard. She never expected him to feel bad or even guilty about that day. Mad and angry at her for acting so foolish? Most certainly. But not guilty.
Slowly she turned her head to the side, seeing his afflicted expression. A deep crease between his brows as he was propping himself on that stone fence. She didn't want him to feel bad about it. After all, those past days of uncertainty and loneliness, one of the things that kept her company besides her family and friends - who were probably wondering why she wouldn't reply to them anymore during her 'vacation' - was the memory of the weeks prior. The memory of him and the short time they had spent together.
"Don't be an idiot," she whispered, seeing his sorrowful eyes on the night in front of them. Her hand engulfing his which was placed next to her, "It's not your job to look after me all the time, so don't feel guilty. None of this was your fault. It was mine." He huffed a breath, glancing at her briefly before redirecting his eyes to the scenary in front of him. Arguing would be pointless, he knew she was just as stubborn. "Let's just say it's both our fault then." A dry laugh escaped her lips but she eventually nodded, accepting the compromise. "Fine." Leaning in closer to him then, she placed a light kiss on his cheek. Watching his expression softening. "Thank you for coming here and helping me. Again." He gave her a small nod, a shy smile tucking on his lips as he looked away. "Anytime."
Taking his previous position of leaning against the stone fence, he went back to looking out for any sign of Taehyung and Jimin, who were taking way too long. Hearing Soyeon yawning into the palm of her hand then. A sudden tiredness overtaking her and she rested her heavy head on his shoulder. Making him tense for a moment before smiling to himself. Wrapping his arm around her back, his fingers lying on her waist. Giving it a light squeeze.
"I didn't ask you earlier, but you're okay, right? They.. they didn't hurt you, right?"
She nodded when seeing him glancing down at her with concern in his eyes. And she rolled her eyes. "I'm fine. Great, actually," she ensured him with a grin. Hearing him sigh in relief when another breeze brushed by. And she heaved her head from his shoulder, her hand reaching out to cup his cheek and forcing him to look at her dark irises. His rushing mind calming under her soft touch. And she frowned while staring at his pouty lips. Making him wonder what made her pretty face so upset. "Why are you endangering yourself for me?" she whispered then, more to herself than to him. Finding his eyes again. "You know the answer."
Yeah, she remembered. Back on the rooftop when sharing their first kiss. However, she was seemingly dissatisfied with his explanation, adverting her eyes from his again and she exhaled. Unsure of what it was that dissatisfied her so much, finding it both, incredibly sweet and highly irrational. What was she supposed to make out of this? Or him? He kept confusing her all the time, but maybe that was his charm. What layed beyond his cool and mysterious aura, a sweet and caring side. And she felt herself falling more and more for it.
Her lips found his, startling him for a short moment before easening into her. And his fingers curled around her waist as he deepened the kiss, pressing her more against his side when suddenly the loud noise of a roaring engine echoed from down the street. Causing their lips to abrubtly part and he sighed disappointedly. Already knowing who it was. Brushing a streak of hair off her face, he pecked her lips one more time before taking her hand to help her get off the stone.
And as they walked to the red Fiat that had come to a halt in front of them, ignoring the grins of the guys in the driver and passenger seat, Yoongi could already spot the reason for them taking so long. Three pizza boxes stacked neatly on the backseat when entering and another opened one on Taehyung's lap. The younger guy already munching on a piece of pizza when throwing them an innocent grin. "Was hungry and thought we could all do some late-night snack."
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Half an hour and four empty pizza boxes later the car parked in an alleyway behind their hide-out. Having avoided any main streets and coming across police. It was an old fashioned building in the north-east of the city.
Everyone was tired and yawning when stumbling inside and climbing up the stairs. Soyeon's hands clutched around the fabric of Yoongi's blazer that he had given her due to her sneazing with the open car windows. It was way too big for her, but she didn't mind as she always preferred oversized clothes. Especially if they smelt as nice as his. And she trotted behind them, following them into the apartment. Taehyung switching on the lights, ready to hit the couch when suddenly recognising a bunch of people in front of them. All pointing their guns on them. And he rolled his eyes. "Seriously now?" "Hey!" Jimin pushed Taehyung aside with a huge grin plastered on his face as the other three held up their hands. "Pops! What ya doing here?" "What I told your friend there," Seokjin grinned, motioning with his chin to Yoongi who was looking unimpressed. "If you guys get back to business, I'll come back as well." "Really, pops," Taehyung dragged a sigh then, rubbing his eyes, "Your timing's miserable as always." "Yeah, any other time I'd be happy to see you and your entourage.." Jimin pointed at Jungkook and Skylar who were standing at Seokjin's side, "But it's been a long day and we're dog-tired, so can this wait till tomorrow?" "Why are you tired?" Yoongi mumbled behind him with a frown, "You literally drank two espressos back to back. You should be awake all night." Jimin shushed him over his shoulder before grinning at Seokjin again who had ignored their little quarrel. The agent shook his head, laughing under his breath then. "Ya! Don't complain, it was you who purposely led us here after all." He glanced at his younger colleagues then, giving them a nod to which they moved, lowering their guns to instead get their handcuffs out. And Yoongi screwed his eyes shut, throwing his head back.
This was exactly what he'd wanted to avoid. Getting them involved and arrested. And yet, it came as it had to come. Interpol got them again. Even if they had been prepared to sooner or later face Seokjin and his agents again, since they had indeed led them to Florence on purpose, it wasn't supposed to be this early. Catching them unprepared.
Yoongi couldn't help but give Taehyung and Jimin an apologetic look as they got handcuffed by Jungkook and Seokjin, to which they just shook their heads, assuring that it was alright while Skylar put handcuffs on him. Tucking at him lightly. "Wait," Seokjin told her suddenly and stepped forward. Only now noticing Soyeon who was standing there behind Yoongi. Her short hight letting her go unnoticed among the taller guys. "And who are you?" Soyeon blinked, feeling exposed and anxious not knowing what interpol would do with her. "J-Jeon Soyeon." The agent carefully examined her to figure out if he'd come across her before. Having a sudden bulb moment then. "Are you the one with the stolen necklace?"
The young woman froze, swallowing hard before nodding. Fearing she'd now get arrested as well. However, much to her surprise Seokjin only cocked a brow at her, seemingly puzzled he laughed out. "What are you doing here with these dorks?" His brows furrowing then. "Did they make you participate in any crime?" "N-no, no they didn't!" she stuttered, her voice becoming more determined then, "That crazy rich guy kidnapped me and these three here saved me." She gestured to them with a smile. Seokjin narrowed his eyes at her for a moment, concluding she spoke the truth. And frankly, he wasn't the slightest surprised by them doing something like that. Another reason he had a secret soft spot for these specific thieves, although he'd never admit that for obvious reasons. Besides, it didn't matter. It didn't change the fact they were wanted criminals.
He turned to Jungkook and Skylar then with an amused expression. "Guess we just found out the answer to our question." Facing Soyeon with a nod again. "We'll take your testimony at the station." "She won't get in any trouble, right?" Yoongi asked worriedly, glancing at her then at Seokjin. And Soyeon smiled at him in awe. Even with an agent holding him handcuffed and arresting him, he still bothered for her.
Seokjin rolled his eyes. Lightly pushing Jimin out of the door, causing him stumbling against Soyeon. "Told you already, she won't." And the four got escorted out.
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"I'm gonna be honest," Skylar spoke up then after a long time of silence between her and Jungkook. They were sitting in the car, following the transporter with the captives and Seokjin through the narrow streets of Florence when she felt like speaking up her mind. "I got mixed feelings right now." Jungkookg, who had nodded off shortly due to the late hour and thinking that Jimin maybe wasn't so wrong in purposing postponing the arrest to the morning, stirred up by her voice. Glancing at her with knitted brows. "Huh, what? Why?" "Because.. I don't know," the blonde sighed, stopping at a traffic light. "We had put them behind ourselves, didn't we? I, at least, had accepted that with them settling in Taiwan, we wouldn't cross paths ever again. Even inspector Kim had accepted it and went to the research unit. And I was kinda glad we wouldn't have to deal with them anymore..?" Jungkook hummed, stretching his arms. "Yeah, I get it. I also thought that chapter was closed." A yawn left his lips then. "I mean, what's the point in arresting them if they simply escape again anyway." "Exactly.." "But see, it's our job. We wouldn't do it right if we just let them slide." Skylar's glance fell on the steering wheel. Not able to deny his words and yet, a tiredness overcame her. "You're right, I guess.." "Hey, Sky, look at me," he said softly and her eyes wandered to him. Seeing him grin. "You're the team leader now, don't forget that. Even if they escape again, it's up to you to make it as hard as possible for them to do so."
And the younger agent couldn't help but smile at him as well.
He always found a way to encourage and assure her whenever she doubted herself or the job. And she loved that about him, his never-ending enthusiasm. She leaned over towards him then, placing a quick kiss on his cheek before the light turned back green. Quickly sitting back, she drove off. Ignoring Jungkook's astonished expression that was soon replaced by a mischievious smirk. "During work? Thought that was frowned upon." Skylar simply shrugged, laughing. "There's no one here to see us though." He sighed and leaned back with a chuckle. "Sky, Sky, Sky, since when are you so loosey-goosey? Did I finally get through to you?" Peeking at him, a fond smile tucked on her lips as she turned into the street of the interpol branch office. "Maybe you did rub off on me a little bit over the years."
They arrived at the station. Assisting Seokjin in leading the thieves inside. A phone began ringing then. Everyone looking around when Jimin looked at Soyeon over his shoulder. "You should maybe pick up that call," he winked with a lopsided smirk, before getting nudged further down the corridor.
Soyeon's eyes widened and she looked down. Realising the ringing was indeed coming from her. She patted over the blazer until coming across a cellphone in the pocket. Wondering if it had been there all along. "H-hello?" "Jimin, whe- Who are you?" An upset sounding female voice answered on the other line. Soyeon's eyes widened and she lowered the phone to actually read the caller ID.'Bella-baby'. Her brows arched. This was Jimin's phone. When did he-? She quickly turned away, continuing in a more hushed tone. "He's in a situation right now.. I'm Soyeon." "Eh let me guess.. they were arrested again?" "Y-yeah." "By pops?" For a moment she was confused and about to ask who Arabella meant, when she remembered them calling agent Kim like that. "Y-yeah, by him." "Oh!" the older girl exclaimed happily, "Were Kookie and Skylar also there?" Soyeok blinked, taken-aback. Not having expected such enthusiasm when talking about the people who arrested her boyfriend and his friends. "Ehm, yeah. Agent Jeon and Blake were also there." "Aw, just like back in the day!"
Jimin watched her quickly excusing herself and rushing to the restrooms, fearing of any agents eavesdropping. And he smiled to himself, knowing exactly who the caller was when he was led through an office room with several desks. Spotting another two agents at a corner. The gang immediately recognising them from a few years ago. "Ayy," Jimin laughed out with a wide smile, "I know you guys! Thanks for taking care of those idiots back then."
Hoseok and Namjoon exchanged a glance when seeing the three thieves being brought into the back cells. "Should I say 'you're welcome'?" Hoseok whispered irritated to Namjoon, to which his colleague only shook his head with a dismissive look. "It was our job, we didn't do him a favour." Hoseok nodded in relief, seeing Seokjin coming their way then. "So, apparently our mutual friend Felipe is now also involved in kidnapping," he laughed dryly, shaking his head as he pulled out a chair to take a seat. Namjoon huffed at this new information, folding his strong arms in front of his chest. "That's quite the progress from mere art smuggling." "And enough to hold something against him in exchange for info," Hoseok mumbled, "At least I hope so. He's currently our only potential source to getting closer to his business partners."
While the art smuggling part of Felipe Rossi's business fell under Seokjin, Skylar and Jungkook's department, the organised crime part fell under Hoseok's. And some specific parts of his business partners' crimes fell under Namjoon's special victims department. Resulting in the two partnering up with the robbery department again just like a few years ago.
"You think he'll sing though?" Seokjin wasn't fully convinced, doubting the plan would work out this easily. "According to the rumours these guys are not to be trifled with. Perhaps he'll prefer going to prison than snitching on them." "Perhaps, but it's worth a try."
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