This story follows through after Jumin's Route Bad Ending - Day 10

*warning spoilers for bad end*

This starts when Jumin finally agreed for MC to go back to the apartment after V arrived to convinced him , and leading up to find herself with Unknown in the apartment with her and then so on.

Summary: After Jumin reluctantly let MC go back to the apartment, he would then painfully regret after the accident of the apartment's building. Every member are in turmoil as they figure out why it happened. Jumin, Seven, Zen, Jaehee, and Yoosung grieves on their own and are currently in their own worlds as they aren't co-operating with one another to find out who did this, and what their true intentions are. Will they ever find closure for the loss of another member?

Disclaimer: I don't own Mystic Messenger or the characters.

MC stood in between Jumin and V, with guards surrounding them. V had just convinced Jumin to letting her go and promised that they will all meet at the party. Jumin still wasn't so sure about all of this but if this is what MC wanted, that's what he was willing to give her. He was hesitant at first and even thought it wasn't the best idea.

"I apologize for Jumin's behavior, MC." V apologized, giving her the earnest look through his dark glasses.

Jumin turned his head away from him, "Do you really have to say such things? It's not like I was doing anything wrong." He spoke firmly.

MC bit her lip, "No, it's alright." She looked up at Jumin, "I promise you, I'll see you again," She smiled brightly at him, "I really need to get back and prepare for the party."

Jumin looked at her with a sad look, "I'm really sorry, I just thought.." he sighed quietly, "I didn't realize how much you wanted to go back.." he began to tug at his sleeve. He really didn't want her to go. He wanted her here with him, so that he knows she's safe but.. the way V had put it. He didn't want to frighten MC in any way.

"I promise I'll call you as soon as I get back.." MC held onto his hand, giving him a warm smile. Jumin looked into her eyes, pulling her hand to kiss it tenderly and then nodding. MC carefully pulled her hand back after squeezing his, "Please let the guys and Jaehee know I've gone back, okay? We don't want them to worry now, do we?" She smiled brightly.

V placed his hand on her back, "Shall we go?" he asked. She gave him a nod as V began to escort her out of the penthouse. MC slowed down and looked back at Jumin, V did the same and faced forward again.

MC and Jumin exchanged assuring looks and a small smile. MC continued as V got behind her, followed by the gaurds following behind, with the last one closing the door.

Jumin frowned deeply and walked to his kitchen, pouring himself a glass of wine. He pulled his phone out and went into the chat room. Informing everyone that she just left and was on her way back. He put his phone down and took off his jacket suit, taking a drink from his glass of wine. The chat room began to run through then he began to see couple of emotes from the members. He spotted Yoosung's and then Zen's.. then couple of messages from whoever else was in there. He picked up his phone again and began to type without reading the messages, and then logging out of the chat room.

Jumin didn't care what others had to say about this but at least they'll know that she went back. He knew that MC had wanted to go back to the apartment and work on things but, something inside of him just didn't want to let go. Of course he knew that he began to feel affection for her, even started a strong liking for her. Maybe even loved her. He didn't know if he should feel sorry for himself for the way he acted now. Although, he missed her so much. Jumin took his glass and went to his bedroom, along with his phone. MC said she'd call as soon as she got back.

Was he really selfish for what he had done for the passed couple of days? He thought about what he discussed with MC; about Elizabeth 3rd, about the party, and about everything else. He started to understand why the others had reacted this way now. He thought for a moment and it was because of how he felt about MC. She understood him deeply, even gave him affection. She was different than anyone else he'd ever met in his life, aside from Rika. He admit that he held some kind of possession over MC but.. he needed her. When he went to work while she was at his penthouse, he yearned for her. That he should always be beside her. To hear her voice, see her face, her smile.. and wanted to cherish her. He hated the thought of her being alone.

Jumin sat on a chair in his room, placing his glass of wine on the medium sized coffee table. He looked at his phone, waiting for that call she promised. He unlocked his phone and checked any updates from the APP, checking to see if she was online. Personal messages from the members began to pop up but he ignored them. He placed his phone back on the coffee table, facing up so he could see her caller ID light up. He waited patiently and began to think about her again. These feelings in him were definitely something still new to him. He knew he loved her but it seemed like he didn't show enough towards her. MC thought it was all too much with what they did together during those times. She even mentioned that it was sweet for him to do when she offered to do it for him.

A smile appeared on his graceful lip, he would love to show her how much he cared about her. This was something he hoped he get to share with in the future. He leaned back against his seat and sighed, beginning to think about what future holds for the both of them. Next time, he'll be more open and show MC a good time. Maybe he'll even be more open of himself with the members, but one step at a time. All he wants right now is to have MC's happiness, for it to be his own happiness.

Jumin stirred in his seat as he started to blink his eyes open. He quickly sat up and realized he had fallen asleep. Elizabeth 3rd was on his lip but quickly leap off of him, meowing. He looked at his watch on his wrist seeing it was passed midnight. He frowned and looked at the caller ID, frowning more at who was calling. MC was suppose to call as soon as she got back, which would have been long ago. He answered the call, "Zen, I don't see why you're calling me at this hour. Now if you will excuse me." He meant to hang up right after but the voice blurted out her name. He paused, "What?" he tensed on the spot, fear began to fill into his senses, his heart thudding in his chest, "What are you saying?" he demanded. With that, he got up and quickly dashed out of his bedroom and out of his penthouse with his coat.

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