((A/N: I was supposed to upload this chapter 4 Sundays ago but I keep falling asleep while writing and I keep delaying it because I keep changing the ending 🙈😅))
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-"Right this way."
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-"Hello."
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-"Good Evening."
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-"Welcome, how can I help you today?"
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"Hi, I'm sorry to be such a bother but is it alright if I use the restroom? I have a long drive home and I don't think I can make it and everywhere else has a customer's only policy."
-"Oh, sure! The restroom is down this hall and you'll see the signs going towards the left."
"Thank you! You're a life saver!"
"You're very welcome!"
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-"Hold it!"
-"Don't take another step closer."
-"This floor is for authorized personnel on-."
*POP*
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*POP*
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*Thump*
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The group of men collapse after the intruder shoots a tranquilizer dart at each of them.
Stepping over the unconscious bodies and making their way towards the elevator, pressing the button while putting more darts in their gun.
*DING*
The elevator door opens a few seconds after and they go in and click the button for the rooftop floor.
Leaning against the wall where the buttons are as the doors close.
They tilt their head back and close their eyes as they feel the elevator going up.
Taking a deep breath to relax a bit before the door opens.
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I'm almost there (Y/N)..
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It took a while but it will all pay off..
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But I still can't shake off this feeling.
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Getting out from the club took me a while....
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But getting in this hotel was easier than I thought..
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Either their men drop their guards too easily...
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Or they just hire anybody..
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Because the fact that I still had time to take out my gun and shoot them and they didn't even react...
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I wasn't sure if I wanted to laugh or tisk..
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Either way..
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But don't get cocky yet...
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Even if you get through the guards...
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You still have to deal with THEM..
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But first...
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HIM...
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And to top it off...
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I have to make sure that (Y/N) isn't in the way..
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I doubt that will be an issue, considering that she was held against her will.
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But still..
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I hope she's doing okay..
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But even if she is..
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What if they scared her to a point that she's afraid to even leave?
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I hope that's not the case...
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I've dealt with people with Stockholm and honestly..
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I don't think I'll be able to sleep at night knowing that she's in this mess because I decided to keep my mouth shut..
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*DING*
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*DING*
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*DING*
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They don't need to open their eyes to know that their destination is getting closer.
They can feel it as the elevator gets higher and higher.
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But while keeping their eyes closed..
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They reach to the other side.
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And make sure the safety on their gun is OFF.
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While keeping a tight grip on the tranquilizer..
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Almost there...
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*DING*
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"Hey, who's there?"
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"Intruder!"
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'What's going on?"
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"What's happening?"
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"What the hell is this?"
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"Oh My God..."
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*Sniff*
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"NGH...."
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Sanzu groans as he sinks further into the couch to relax more.
Sanzu- "Why does this shit hit harder after a meeting?.."
Kokonoi- "Because you're a fucking psychopath who takes people's stashes after killing them.."
Sanzu smirks as he closes his eyes a bit.
Sanzu- "Don't act like you wouldn't do the same..."
Koko rolls his eyes then tosses his gun on the coffee table before making his way to the bar.
Kokonoi- "I'm not even going to chew you for it, these fuckers had it coming for trying to rob us.."
He says as he kicks one of the corpses arms out of the way as he grabs a bottle to pour himself a drink.
Sanzu- "No ice? Damn Koko, you wanna talk about it?"
Kokonoi- "Shut up.."
He brings the glass up to his lips, taking a few gulps before setting it down.
Kokonoi- "But still...I have a feeling that we fucked up.."
Kakucho sighs.
Kakucho- "I already called some people to come clean the mess up, and according to the people downstairs, they didn't hear any of the gunshots that went off."
Koko tisks.
Kokonoi- "I'm not worried that, I just have a feeling that they had more people in this.."
Sanzu- "Like they have backup?"
Kokonoi- "Something like that....But if they did, then they would've tried to kill us already.."
Sanzu- "Unless they're waiting for us to drop our guards down so they can barge in here and do a quick kill."
Koko chuckles a bit.
Kokonoi- "I doubt it, the guards outside would've took care of them already.."
Kakucho- "And I doubt anyone would want to mess with Sanzu while he's on stimulants.."
Sanzu laughs a bit.
Sanzu- "Yeah...You're right.."
Sanzu leans forward and reaches for the bill on the side and rolls it up.
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*SNIFF*
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"Ugh....FUCK..."
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Sanzu grunts as he rubs his nose a bit.
Kokonoi- "I recall your therapist telling me that you stopped doing that 7 months ago.."
Sanzu- "Like you said you were going to let your hair grow out?"
Kokonoi- "Which I did.."
Sanzu- "But you keep buzzing the sides off."
Kokonoi rolls his eyes then pours himself another glass.
Kakucho- "We should probably report all this to Mikey."
Kokonoi hums in agreement as he brings the glass up.
Sanzu- "I'll do that right after you snort this l-."
*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*
Sanzu was going to prepare another line when all of a sudden someone knocks at the door.
Kakucho- "That might be the people I called."
Kakucho goes and opens the door and finds one of the guards.
Kakucho- "We didn't call for you."
"I know but we found something you should know about."
Kokonoi raises an eyebrow in suspicion.
Kakucho nods then steps to the side to let the guard in before closing the door.
Locking it to make sure no one else enters.
Kokonoi- "What did you find."
The guard bows his head respectfully.
"My apologies for interrupting you during your important meeting...."
Sanzu- "In case you haven't noticed, meetings been over."
The guard nods.
"I was told to wait until the crew comes in to clean the scene before entering, but I feel that this is an urgent matter."
The 3 men stay quiet while the guard continues to speak.
"Our sensors have picked up foreign movement going on....and they appear to be in going on in the vents that lead to this room."
Koko nods.
Kokonoi- "So my suspicions are correct..."
Sanzu- "Who the hell is small enough to fit through these goddamn vents?"
Kakucho- "And did you manage to capture them?"
The guard sighs.
"Unfortunately, they managed to escape."
Kokonoi- "Then you better get to it before taking your failed mission to the boss."
Sanzu chuckles a bit as he leans back on the couch and brings his foot up to his knee.
"We were already working on that, but a few minutes after we started investigating, we got an alert that reinforcements are needed."
Kakucho- "From where?"
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"From the Hotel across the street."
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After you and Rindou get your champagne from the hotel worker.
You two just lean against the rails and watch the city view in silence.
You try to say something but what can you say?
You don't even know how to talk to Rindou unless its about work and you're certain Rindou feels the same way.
Especially since he keeps shifting around a bit.
Sure, you two spoke back in his apartment but the topic started off with him asking you if you were hungry.
And the rest kind of flowed naturally.
But how is now different compared to earlier?
Maybe because Ran is listening?
Or maybe he's pissed because Ran set him up for all this?
Or the fact that there are men surrounding this roof and its just awkward?
Either way, I'm mad at Ran too.
Maybe Kānē as well?
I don't know...
I just met her...
"Sorry.."
You turn to Rindou as he speaks up.
Rindou- "I know this is awkward but I'm not very good at starting conversations with other people.."
You nod.
You- "Don't worry about it....I am supposed to hate you guys after all."
You tease.
Which made Rindou chuckle.
Rindou- "Same here.."
You- "Why would you even hate me?"
Rindou- "Oh I don't know...Maybe because YOU tried to call the cops on us?"
You chuckle a bit.
You- "Correction....I tried to call Mel."
Rindou- "Who would've called US....So you'd be fucked either way."
You- "Huh?"
Rindou- "Shit.."
Rindou mentally facepalms at himself.
You- "So Mel would've betrayed me in the end?"
Rindou gulps down his champagne before setting the glass down.
Rindou- "Its nothing personal....But Mel's dad kind of fucked him over."
You- "What do you mean?"
Rindou sighs then turns around so he can rest his elbows on the rails.
Rindou- "I shouldn't even be telling you this...But when Mel's dad trusted him with the company...He didn't properly show him how to run things...And he got into a bit of trouble."
You- "Yeah....I remember he was this close to file for bankruptcy but then his dad's connections helped him get the company back on his feet."
Rindou- "Did he tell you who the connections are?"
You shake your head.
You- "No, he just told me that his dad wasn't the kind of person to tell people his business because he wants to keep his people for himself."
Rindou chuckles and nods.
Rindou- "It was us."
You figured..
Rindou- "At first we let him keep the company name so we can stay anonymous, but he tried to fuck us over so WE had to take over, and because of that...Mel is under oath so if he knows something, he has to tell US or else he would get punished.."
You take a moment to process what Rindou just told you.
You- "So...If I tell Mel...And he tells you guys...I would still be here?"
Rindou was silent for a bit.
His eyes would shift down before they look forward again.
Rindou- "If you managed to call Mel and tell him everything...Mikey would have had you killed.."
You swallow a bit.
Rindou- "Because chances are, the police would've traced the phone conversation and investigated the casinos...Until they eventually found us....And we already have a couple of people trying to keep tags on us..."
You remembered Sanzu telling you something about that.
But his version is different than what Rindou said.
You- "Sanzu told me it was just one detective...wasn't it?"
Rindou stays quiet again.
Damn...
There you go talking about business that's not even yours again....
You are about to apologize to him but Rindou suddenly goes and sits on one of the chairs.
Pushing the one next to him as if he's asking you to sit with him.
So you go and take a seat next to him.
He leans his head back a bit as he feels the cool breeze hit his face before speaking.
Rindou- "I've heard that someone I used to be close with became a cop too.."
You stay quiet as you listen.
Rindou realizes what he said then goes to rub his face a bit.
Rindou- "It's nothing."
You sigh.
You- "Its not nothing if it bothers you.."
Rindou leans forward and rests his elbows on his knees.
Rindou- "I don't really like talking about it because....It was so stupid.."
You- "I mean....It's not stupid if it keeps interfering with your job.."
Rindou chuckles.
Rindou- "I mean...yeah it did bother me at first because it all started since we were kids.."
You- "Damn, you guys have known each other for that long??"
Rindou- "Not really, we were just classmates and ever since then.....it just kept getting worse..And I didn't even do anything to them.."
You- "Maybe they were jealous?"
Rindou- "Of what? I was just a kid then."
You- "Well...Kids get envious, maybe because they don't have a brother....Or they didn't have nice things....Or maybe....Because you have a lot of girls chasing after you and they didn't?"
Rindou rolls his eyes and chuckles.
Rindou- "I don't think she's envious because I have more girls than her."
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She?
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Oh...
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You- "Maybe she had a crush on you?"
Rindou scoffs.
You try not to laugh but it did come out a bit.
You- "Sorry, I'm just speaking from what I think could be the reason."
Rindou- "I mean you are right about that....But its not my fault she couldn't speak up and tell me her feelings."
You- "But even if she did...Would you have given her a chance?"
Rindou- "Probably not.."
You- "Well maybe that's why she kept it to herself... She was probably scared of getting rejected."
Rindou- "I mean yeah I get that part, but don't go around telling people that I'm fucking evil towards other girls.."
You pause for a second.
Rindou- "She would say anything to try and make me unapproachable but when one rumor doesn't work, she'll make up another."
Yeah...I have noticed that the rumors would get worse and worse.
Rindou- "And I don't get how girls even believe in that bullshit when I was never spotted with anyone..."
You- "I mean....If girls are constantly trying to talk to you, then that can be why-."
*POP*
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You and Rindou quickly get up and turn your heads when you hear what sounds like gunshots.
You- "What's going on?"
"Intruder!"
Intruder?!
You suddenly feel Rindou's arm lightly push you so he'd be in front of you.
With a gun in his hand.
Rindou- "Just stay here and get out of range.
You- "What's happening?"
Rindou- "Don't know, just stay back and-."
*POP*
Rindou- "Shit."
The gunshots get closer so he takes your hand and pulls you in so he can properly wrap his arm around you.
Oh...
Rindou- "Just stay close to me."
You feel your heart racing as he starts walking with you.
You're pretty sure your heart is acting up because of the adrenaline but you also can't help that his warmth is very comforting.
You- "Where are you taking me?"
You ask as you try to look past him but he keeps gesturing you to keep walking.
Rindou- "There's another entrance on the other side, we just have to-."
*POP*
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Rindou- "Damn!"
You- "What is it?"
Rindou- "I think they know that the roof is surrounded so they're trying to take them all out so they can find me."
You- "So they're after you?"
Rindou- "All of us really, lets try and go to the elevator on this side before-."
"-What the hell is this?"
You both stop and turns to where you hear the voices.
And your eyes widen at the person that's standing before you two.
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Star??
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What is she doing here?
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Why is she dressed like a detective??
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And why does she have a gun?!
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You- "What the hell is going on?"
Rindou- "I had a feeling this was YOUR doing.."
You turn to Rindou in shock.
You- "Wait! You know Star?!"
Without taking his eyes off of Star, Rindou answers.
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Rindou- "This is the one that I told you is spreading rumors about me.."
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What?!
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You glimpse back and forth between them and can't help but realize...
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"Oh my god..."
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Am I in a fucking love triangle?!