Ft. NCT's Na Jaemin
There were two rules:
1. Never wander the dark streets alone at night.
2. If you see a person wearing a black leather jacket with a golden phoenix on the back, you better turn around and run, and don't even think about looking b...
"You're earlier than usual." The boss said, sitting up straight.
"I think you're just used to a regular delay." Zhilan said, putting the bag out in front of her, to Jeno and Haechan's horror. She wasn't stupid though. When the men reached out, she retracted it, sticking her other hand out. "Money first."
The boss motioned to one of his men who brought out the signature duffel bag. Zhilan glanced at Haechan, who steppped up, opening the bag.
"I swear if one of the strippers has a bill again." She heard Haechan mutter. That made Zhilan raise an eyebrow.
"Haechan." Zhilan said, making the male turn towards her as she peered into the bag. She picked one of the bundles of cash up, passing it to Haechan.
His eyes changed the second it was in his hand and the boss let out a deep sigh.
"You Phoenixes, careful as always." The boss mumbled, motion to his men. One of them stepped forward, opening his wallet to pass Haechan the bill they were missing.
Zhilan was zipping up the bag but Haechan stopped her. "I'm not done counting."
"I am though." Zhilan said, giving him a small smile. Haechan glanced at Jeno who simply shrugged.
Jeno was nice enough to take the bag from Zhilan as they left the strip club, making their way to the alleyway. Ayeon and Renjun seemed awfully bored, still holding the spray paint in their hands.
"No one caused trouble?" Haechan asked. They shook their heads.
Zhilan checked the time, noticing that it was still pretty early. The others had classes the next day but she slept in anyways.
"Leave my share with Renjun." Zhilan said, shoving her hands in her pockets and walking away.
"Yah, where are you going?" Jeno called out, clearly concerned.
Zhilan waved her hand. "I'll be fine."
It was clear that they wanted to go after her but Zhilan heard Renjun stop them, knowing that Zhilan liked her night walks.
Zhilan smiled to herself as she took a deep breath, glancing at the tall buildings around before continuing down the dark streets of Neo City.
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Jaemin heard Renjun returned home from his room but was surprised that there was no female voice that came along with it.
Curiosity got to the best of him as he stood up, making his way to Renjun's room. Jaemin knocked on the door before poking his head in.
Renjun was placing a pile of cash on Zhilan's desk, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung's shares from the deal also in his hand.
"I was about to go to your room." Renjun said, passing Jaemin his bundle.
"You're alone." Jaemin pointed out. Renjun nodded his head.
"Yeah, Zhilan decided to walk home." Renjun told him as he made his way over to Chenle and Jisung's room. Jaemin quickly followed.
"Walk home when she could get a ride?" Jaemin asked, not understanding why Zhilan would do such a thing.
"Yep, she just likes to walk alone during nights." Renjun said as he knocked on the door. Jaemin waited for him to exit, which surprised the male.
"Shouldn't you be concerned?" Jaemin asked as he walked with Renjun back to his room.
"No, she can handle herself." Renjun said, taking his leather jacket off. After hanging it up, he turned back to Jaemin. "Why, are you concerned?"
"Pft, no." Jaemin responded immediately, crossing his arms. "I just don't want to deal with Jiayi's wrath."
Renjun shook his head, not able to disagree with that. "I mean I wouldn't either but Zhilan's a strong girl. She has her knife which is enough to take down anyone she needs to."
"Maybe in Beijing." Jaemin said as he made his way to the door. "But don't forget, Neo City is different."
As Jaemin made his way back to his room, the image of Jeno holding Seolhee's dead body came into his mind. He closed the door, leaning against it as he closed his eyes, taking a deep breath to try to get it out of his head.
She's a Pheonix, she'll be fine, she can handle herself, Jaemin though as he swallowed the lump in his throat, continuing his night routine.
Yet Jaemin found it impossible to fall asleep until he heard the front door open, signalling that the girl had returned home for the night.
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