BLACK TIGER | YOONMIN

The Game

"Sometimes what you're looking for comes when you're not looking at all."

I was still standing in the middle of the reception hall. Namjoon and Hoseok proposed to go out and take some fresh air, but I just asked them to leave me alone for a while.

But, I wasn't alone at all.

The Black Tiger didn't leave, even though everyone went back to their work, he stayed. He was sitting in a small coffee table next to the entrance door. Sometimes I would see him staring, especially when I couldn't control myself again and started crying. Surprisingly it calmed me down.

The handsome police officer ruined my day. While I'm still having a hard time forgetting the incident, he had to remind me that I'm a monster who deserves to spend the rest of its life in jail...or die.

I couldn't say anything because he was right, I killed two young men who still had goals and a life to fight for. I deprived them from working hard to succeed and make their families happy. All because of my stupid jealousy and anger.

I felt my chest tighten, it hurt so bad that I couldn't breathe properly. This isn't the first time this has happened to me, I used to have these attacks from time to time since I was younger.

My doctor taught me how to treat my anxiety attack without the help of anyone. I should always close my eyes and breath deeply in addition to eliminate every negative thoughts from my mind.

When I opened my eyes, I saw him staring at me. He looked like he was worried, or no. He was worried about me. I could see that he was eyeing me to make sure that I'm alright now.

I still can't believe how the other agents can hate someone like him. I know he doesn't talk to anyone and may act rudely sometimes, but damn people like him rarely exist.

Only a few ones were nice to me before. Of course my boyfriend and best friend were the kindest people to me, without forgetting my mother. The rest ignored me since the day they knew I was gay.

What a cruel world.

I was time for the daily training session with Jungkook, so I needed to go. I stared at him and gave him a small smile and quickly left the hall.

I walked in the corridor, my cheeks burning like fire. I mean, I just smiled to him, what the hell am I getting shy about?

I ran to the dorms to grab my gym bag and headed to the training room.

"Hey Kook, sorry for being late!" I threw my towel and water bottle on the floor and joined the coach who was waiting for me in front of the bench press .

"No problem." he smiled. "Are you alright? Tae hyung told me about the officer."

"Yeah, I'm alright." I rubbed the back of my neck. "I got scared for sure." I chuckled, "But I trust Namjoon hyung."

"And you're right to trust him." Jungkook nodded while adjusting the weights of the machine.

I could see that he added a few more kilos, but I shouldn't complain because I saw how my body was changing thanks to him and I like it.

"Ten sets and five reps on this one, okay?" he asked.

"s**t, no!" I whined. "Isn't it too much?"

"Hell yes." he laughed. "You have the ability to do it, so don't be lazy hyung."

"Aish." I rolled my eyes and punched his arm when I saw him laughing.

Jungkook and I grew closer thanks to our daily sessions. I got to know more things about him, like his big passion for singing and dancing. We also talked a lot about Busan and all the places we love to hang out in.

"Only cause you're cute." I pouted before lying on the leather bench.

I positioned my back and raised my hands to place them on the bar. When I raised it, I let out a loud groan and shouted, "f**k!"

Jungkook lied on the floor and started laughing, his arms around his belly.

"And you're laughing!" I gasped and put my hand on my chest dramatically. "You're killing me and you're laughing."

"You should have seen your face!" he pointed at me and exploded with laughter again. I couldn't help mentally screaming because he looked so cute, like a little bunny in a fit body.

"Pfft." I frowned and laughed after before starting back.

This training session lasted less than the others because we needed to go help our friends prepare for the night party.

I showered and put on some light clothes to feel more confortable. I joined the others in the garden where a hundred chairs and a dozen of tables were already occupying the large space. Judging from the exotic colors, I could guess that Taehyung went for a cocktail theme which is very suitable for this hot summer.

"You're here!" Hoseok surprised me from behind. He placed his arm around my shoulders and ruffled my hair. "I need your help for the buffet, we have to put all the plates and plastic cups we bought, also we have to place some decorations Taehyung ordered online."

"Okay." I nodded and followed him in front of the large table covered with a pink napkin with floral patterns.

Another thing that amazes me in this company is the agent's teamwork. I love how everyone is there to help when there is something going on. Some of the guys and girls were organizing the party while the rest were with Donghyuk to look after him in the clinique.

I saw Taehyung and Jungkook decorating the trees with garlands and flowers. They were both laughing and teasing each other while dancing to the music they played on the speakers, it reminded me of Junsun and I when we used to work on a project together. We would waste a lot of time playing games, laughing at memes and kissing.

I really miss those days.

I sighed and opened the bags to take the red and blue plastic cups to place them on the table. I made sure to put them in the corners to leave space for the appetizers and pizzas.

"I wanted to ask you something." Hoseok stood behind me, sticking his body to mine, his lips brushing my right ear.

I gulped because of the sudden contact. "What is it?" I asked loudly because I couldn't hear myself because of the music.

"The DJ always plays a slow song before the end of the party, so I thought about asking you if you'd like to dance with me." His voice sounded so deep and gentle, exactly like the melody of the song which will be played tonight.

I pressed my lips and turned to face him. I could feel his eyes piercing every inch of my body and it made me extremely nervous, but I won't let him know obviously.

I smirked and asked, "Me? Are you sure about that? I'm a professional dancer so..."

"You know that I'm a dancer too." he smiled, "We'll make the perfect duo."

"Mmm." I rubbed my chin, "Let me think about it."

He chuckled, "Really?"

I laughed, "I'm joking. I mean, I don't see why not, it's been a long time since I last danced to a slow."

He smirked and whispered, "Hope to make it your best time."

He ran his fingers through his orange hair and went to bring the decorations.

I shook my head and chuckled, but my smile immediately faded when I saw the Black Tiger leaving the building. He was wearing his mission uniform, I felt bad for him to go work during this heat. I looked at my watch and saw that it was already 6 pm, only three hours left before the party. I looked at him and sighed, wondering if he'll finish sooner to attend it.

When I turned, I realized that everyone was looking at him, some agents were imitation his lazy walk while others whispered to each other and laughed.

I frowned because I didn't like seeing them mocking him and treating him like he was some kind of monster.

I threw the bag on the grass and ran to the parking lot. I followed him and grabbed his arm, he quickly turned his head and was ready to throw a punch, but he stopped and looked at me with questioning eyes.

"You're going on a mission?" I asked.

"Why do you wanna know?" he took my hand away from his arm and looked away.

"Just to know if you're attending the party."

"I never go to those parties so..." he mumbled.

"Why not? It's fun!" I chuckled.

He shrugged and opened his Maserati's door, "I don't like them." he said. He got in the car and looked at me, "Have fun." he said before starting the engine and leaving.

~~

It was 8 pm when we finally finished the decoration. Multicolored lights illuminated the garden, highlighting the floral decorations that were around the tables and chairs. Taehyung opted for an exotic theme so the colors green, pink, yellow and orange reigned around the big space.

Bouquets of flowers were placed on the round tables and the names of the agents were written in small letters on tags stuck to pink flamingos in plastic.

The DJ table was surrounded by green and purple lanterns and the dance floor was enlightened with colored spotlights.

I shook my head, amazed by Taehyung's talent and imagination.

I needed a shower because I sweated too much because of the heat. I made sure to relax my body well under the water in order to stay energetic during the entire night.

When I left the dorms, I headed to the garden to find Taehyung talking to the DJ about the music he'll be playing for each part of the party.

"Hey Tae." I tapped his back and bowed to the stranger.

"Hey Jiminie!" he smiled to me, "Ready to have fun?"

"Yeah!" I laughed. "But I have nothing to put on... Do you have something you can lend me tonight?"

"No way." he shook his head. "No lending when I can afford to buy you an entire outfit."

"What? No! You don't have to." I waved my hands.

"Too late." he smiled. "I already prepared everything for you."

He gave the last instructions to the DJ and asked me to follow him inside the building.

We entered the stylist's office to be greeted by the beautiful long-haired girl I met before my first mission.

"Hey Jennie, what's up?"

"Taehyung oppa!" the girl hugged him, "We work at the same company and we still don't see each other." she pouted.

"We're busy people." Taehyung smiled and ruffled her dark hair.

Jennie giggled and stared at me. She smiled and I saw her blushing while she whispered something to my friend.

Taehyung laughed and looked at me, "Come here Jiminie!"

I raised an eyebrow and approached them. He put his arms around our shoulders and smiled, "Ah, I'm so happy tonight!"

"You're the happiest during parties oppa." Jennie said, "If only we could always have fun this way."

"If only." Taehyung sighed.

"Okay!" I clapped my hands, "It's my first party here, so don't ruin my mood please."

Both started laughing.

"Jennie, you got the outfit I talked to you about?" he asked the stylist.

"Yes! Is it for Jimin oppa?"

Taehyung nodded.

"Oh, it will look good on him!" she exclaimed before heading to a room.

She came back with a shirt that made me widen my eyes.

"Hope you like Gucci." Taehyung smirked.

"Are you serious?" I chuckled. "Don't ask me this question." I took the shirt from Jennie and stared at it like it was the most precious thing in the world. Expensive brands sure had better quality in the fabric. It was a beautiful light blue shirt with two golden tigers on the chest and red and black stripes on the sides.

"That's my first gift to my new best friend." Taehyung told me before taking me in his arms, "Jungkook told me how you make him laugh during your sessions. I'm so glad he finally found someone who can make him happy when I'm not around."

I smiled and hugged him back. Taehyung is a really good man, not only because he treated me well since I arrived here, but also because of the way he cares about his boyfriend. It seems easy to look after a lot of people, but it's not especially if you're working in a company like this and have a past that's eating your mind and heart.

"Thank you Tae, I'm so glad I met you and Kook."

~~

The party finally started, all the agents were in the garden, wearing cocktail dresses and light shirts.

I took a last look at myself at the mirror and smirked. I was looking good.

Taehyung sure has a good fashion sense. The light blue of my shirt and the black pants suited the color of my skin and hair a lot.

"Yes Jimin, you're looking great we know." Namjoon appeared behind me. I could see him though the mirror, he was wearing a black shirt with green and gold tiger patterns along with jeans.

I chuckled, "I can smell the sarcasm."

"Not at all." he laughed, "You're really looking handsome tonight."

"Thanks." I turned to face him, "You don't look bad either." I gently punched his belly.

"Oh?" he pretended to be shocked, "You're punching your boss? What a disrespectful brat."

"He needs a punishment, right?" Hoseok joined us.

"Kinky asshole." Namjoon slapped his head. "Let the boy alone."

"I'm just joking!" the orange-haired whined. "Joon why did you have to slap me?"

Namjoon laughed and grabbed our arms, "Let's go my children, let's have fun tonight."

I shouted when the DJ played one of my favorite songs. Taehyung joined me and we started dancing.

Yo quiero, yo quiero dinero, ay

Yo quiero, yo quiero dinero, ay

I just want the green, want the money, want the cash flow

Yo quiero la venta, sí cincuenta, sí lo siento

When I saw everyone dancing around me, I understood why Namjoon and Taehyung organized parties from time to time. The music and fun help the agents forget the daily stress and their horrible memories.

Same for me, I didn't think about the incident since I stepped inside the garden.

After five songs, I needed to take a breath so I headed to the buffet to drink some cold Sangria and eat the cute flamingo cupcakes Taehyung ordered. I looked around me and saw group of agents talking and drinking together. My eyes searched everywhere for the Black Tiger, I hoped he would finish the mission and show up in the party. I know he said that he doesn't like it, but he deserves to have fun as much as we do. It's too bad that he can't come.

I jumped when I felt a hand rest on my waist. I didn't need to turn because I recognized Hoseok's perfume.

"Don't forget our dance, okay?" he whispered in my ear.

I simply nodded and ate the last cupcake.

"Good evening guys." I heard Namjoon's voice through the speakers.

All the agents surrounded the CEO who was holding a mic with a large smile.

"It's always a pleasure to have you all here together. I know that we don't always get the chance to hold a party, so I hope that you'll enjoy this one." he started. "I'd also like to welcome all the newbies." he said, looking at my direction and smiling. "Each one of you has a story and goals, right?"

All of us nodded.

"So, I would like to ask you guys to focus more on your life goals than the bad story that happened before. The past is the past, and we are all human so we obviously make mistakes and learn from them. From now on, you will work your ass off and only think about your dreams instead."

I smiled to him and everyone clapped so hard.

He approached me and Hoseok and rubbed the back of his neck, "My speech sucked, right?"

"Not at all." Hoseok tapped his back.

"It was amazing." I said, "Thank you."

The brown-haired smiled to me and widened his eyes when he spotted something behind us.

I turned and saw the Black Tiger getting off his car. Namjoon greeted him, he seemed happy to see him arrive earlier than expected. I obviously couldn't hear them, but I could guess that he was asking him to join the party.

Their conversation lasted a few minutes before the black-haired heads toward the building. Before entering, he turned and his eyes landed on me.

His stares...

An hour passed and still no sign of him. It seemed like Namjoon didn't manage to convince him to party with everyone. I sighed and went to sit next to Taehyung and Jungkook who were eating the red velvet cake.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the game!" the DJ shouted. "Taehyung, the honor is yours."

Taehyung started laughing as all the agents started screaming his name.

He got up and approached the DJ where a bowl full of folded papers was.

"The game he'll pick randomly is the one we'll play during the next thirty minutes."

Taehyung mixed the papers and picked one. He smirked when he read it.

"Okay!" he said through the mic. "This game is very promising!"

"What is it! Everyone shouted.

"The Kissing Game!"

All the agents started screaming and jumping like crazy.

I turned to Jungkook and asked, "What's this game about?"

He laughed, "We choose some agents and we put a blindfold over their eyes. At least five people kiss them and they should guess who it is by the perfume, the touch of the hand or something like that."

"Whaat?!" I widened my eyes, "This is hard!"

"But it's fun." Jungkook smiled, "That's how Tae hyung and I fell for each other." he blushed.

"Aww."

The Kissing Game was fun indeed. We laughed and screamed every time someone got kissed. Sometimes the things get hotter especially when both are very drunk.

It was Jennie's turn and a lot of guys started fighting because they wanted to kiss her. She was giggling like a little girl and made sure to kiss them until they completely lose their mind.

"Go ahead Jiminie." Taehyung whispered to me.

"What? Me?!" I laughed.

"I know you're gay, but just make her dream for tonight."

I chuckled and stood up. I walked toward her and put my hands on her shoulders. I was so nervous because I never kissed a girl before.

Everyone was cheering and whistling as I approached her face and placed a gentle peck on her pink lips.

"Is it...Jimin oppa?" she asked, her cheeks turning red again.

She took off her blindfold and smiled widely when she saw me, "Oh my god!" she covered her mouth and I chuckled because her reaction was so cute and funny.

"How did you know it was me?"

"Well, because there isn't anyone who'd treat me so sweetly like you." she said, playing with her dark locks. "Also, because of your perfume."

I smiled and gently caressed her cheek with the back of my hand, "You're cute Jennie." I said.

She giggled and took my arm and we went back to our table next to Taehyung and his boyfriend. I saw Hoseok looking at me with a frown, his arms crossed.

"And now, last but not least... Park Jimin!" the DJ announced.

"No way!" I waved my hands, "No, I don't want to."

"Yes way!" Taehyung and Jennie pushed me to the middle of the garden. They made me sit on a chair and put a blindfold over my eyes.

"Oh, you have a lot of admirers!" the DJ exclaimed. "First one, come on!"

I felt someone walk toward me, it was easy to guess it was a girl because of the heels. I cringed when she caressed my hair with her long fingers and kissed me. It wasn't bad, just strange and new to me.

"Next!"

This time, this person was rougher, surely a guy judging from the big hands he rested on my shoulders. I tried to follow his rhythm and use my tongue. It was just a game so everything is okay for me now.

The first four 'admirers' were different from each other. Some were gentle and some were rough and I couldn't guess who they were because I'm still not familiar with the agents.

"The last one!"

I took a breath once again and waited for the last one to come. The noise of his or her heavy steps made me nervous.

I felt the person approach me and shivers ran through my body when a cold hand was placed behind my neck while the other rested on my left cheek.

A hipnotizing and manly perfume reigned around us as the agent stuck our chests. I could feel the hot breath against my mouth and a heart beating against my body.

I was literally losing my breath, the tension was very strong with this one, unlike the four previous ones.

In a fraction of seconds, our lips collided. The way he kissed me caught me off guard. It was sweet, gentle and rough at the same time. I got excited when he tightened his grip on my neck to deepen our kiss.

It only lasted a few seconds, but I felt like we've been kissing for hours. I was so into it that I forgot the game and the people watching us.

When we parted, I was breathless. I inhaled and exhaled fastly to calm myself down. I didn't waste a single second to take off the blindfold and that's when I lost it.

I thought my eyes were playing a trick on me when I saw the Black Tiger walking away, the agents staring at him with wide eyes. They were as surprised as me.

I can't believe it. The man whom everyone fears, the one who doesn't talk to anyone just kissed me.