Edited*
Note: I changed the story name from "Always" to "Hacked" since I think it fits the story better. Please enjoy!
MC POV
It was your 5th day in America and your life had never been more hectic. You were so busy with business meetings and conferences with important guests, that you hardly had any time to think. Of course, you found quiet moments in which you took the opportunity to open the RFA app or call Jumin. Jumin and you called often, he seemed to be doing ok. Yet, you could tell in the way his voice would falter and crack in the late night calls, that he was having just as hard of a time as you were.
At first you found it kind of interesting, it was like seeing the relationship in a different angle. But after day two, you yearned for his touch. If you didn't cherish the relationship before, you definitely did now, you often thought.
Looking at the time, 1:41 P.M., you decided it best not to call Jumin while he's at work, so you decided on the RFA chatrooms. You settled down with your late lunch on a bench near a large lake. Eating along with two bodyguards standing on either side of you caused some of the park goers to stare in confusion, but you didn't mind.
You took a deep breath taking in the tranquil atmosphere before launching the RFA app, only to be greeted with green text frantically moving around your screen and a giant red skull in the middle. Panic consumes your thoughts as you try to make sense of this, it seemed like the app was hacked but the hacker issue was already solved, so what was this?! After a moment the red skull and text disappeared as suddenly as it came and the app you were all too familiar with came into view.
"What the hell was that…" you whispered under your breath.
You taped the chat room icon and immediately see Yoosung and Jaehee online.
MC has entered the chatroom
Yoosung : Hiya Hiya
Jaehee Kang: Hello.
Jaehee Kang: Oh MC, hello. Have you eaten lunch yet?
MC: Hiya Yoosung! Yes, I am right now. But more importantly, did the two of you see something weird in the chat room just now?
Yoosung : Something weird?
Yoosung : The only weird thing I saw was this guy on LOLOL who tried to take my stuff!
Jaehee Kang: Your addicted.
Jaehee Kang: But no, I didn't see anything weird either.
Yoosung : You don't think your phone was hacked do you MC?
Jaehee Kang: We should probably talk with Luciel about this.
Yoosung : Yeah. The hacker issue was already solved though…
Yoosung : Maybe V lied too us.
Jaehee Kang: Lets not jump to conclusions.
* insert tired Jaehee emoji *
MC: If it didn't show up for you two then it's probably nothing, I'll talk to Seven about it.
MC: Jaehee, how is Jumin doing?
Jaehee Kang: Ah I actually meant to talk to you about that…
Jaehee Kang: Please come back soon.
Yoosung : Haha looks like somebodies love sick!
Jaehee Kang: I would like to refrain from saying so for the sake of my job...
Jaehee Kang: But yes.
Jaehee Kang: Surprisingly, he's been quite focused lately. I've never seen him so productive before…with that being said, he also is void of emotions just like how he was before you joined the RFA.
Jaehee Kang: And he's staying at the office longer then usual, I think he's using work as a distraction.
* Insert surprised Yoosung emoji *
Yoosung : REALLY ?!
Yoosung : It's been so long I almost forgot what robot Jumin was like…
Yoosung : Come back soon MC!
Jaehee Kang: Seconded.
MC: I'm having a hard time being away from him as well, but I'll be back before you know it!
Jaehee Kang: Good.
* insert happy Yoosung emoji *
Jaehee Kang: Oh, I have to get ready for a business meeting
Jaehee Kang: Yoosung, don't play games to much as it's not good for your health.
Jaehee Kang: And MC, enjoy your trip but please come back soon.
Jaehee Kang left the chatroom
Yoosung : hmp. Games aren't that bad for me! I mean what's the worst that could happen!
MC: You fail your midterm ?
Yoosung : ….
Yoosung : Good point.
Yoosung : I should get to studying then, your coming back in two days right? I haven't seen Jumin since you left, but I can tell by the chatrooms that he's…more distant then usual…
Yoosung : But he'll get over it so just enjoy your time abroad!
Yoosung : See ya !
Yoosung left the chatroom
You loved talking with your friends in the chatroom, but your mind drifted to the raven haired boy that was absent. Was he doing ok? Jaehee seemed really stressed out and even Yoosung had started worrying about him. You decided to let your heart win this battle and call him while he's at work, but first you had to call Seven.
You just finished your sandwich when you pressed the red haired boys face on your phone screen. A couple rings later and a voice, that would always make you laugh without fail, came through, "Hellllllllooooooooooo Seven Zero Seven, Defender of Justice here! Am I receiving a call from an alien ?" You chuckled at his silliness "Hey Seven, yes I'm an alien and I'm here to steal all your Honey Buddha chips!" You heard him laugh over the phone as he tried to yell in protest.
After you regained your breath from laughing you took on a more serious tone, "Seven, the hacker issue was resolved…right?" You could hear the change in his tone as concern filled his voice "Yes it was, why? Did something happen?" You felt a little better knowing that whatever this was, at least it wasn't the hacker from before. "I think my phone was hacked. A bunch of green text came out of nowhere and I saw a giant red skull…" the line was quiet; like he was deep in thought. "I asked Jaehee and Yoosung if they had seen anything strange with their apps but nether of them did." You continued, His silence was not helping your anxiety.
You were about to say something else before he said in a distracted voice "The hacker issue was solved…but that definitely isn't…normal. I'll look into it and call V too. Don't worry too much about it though, it's probably just some kid trying to mess with me again." This still worried you, but you trusted seven. "Ohh so you have a fanclub now?" You heard him laugh over the phone "Yes! Exactly! A fan club! Honestly all these hackers trying to hack my stuff, tsk tsk the life of a celebrity." You laughed, "Well I'll let the celebrity get back to his work then. Let me know if you find anything."
You were about to hang up before he quickly voiced, "Wait! Don't tell Jumin about this!" You where surprised, he was your best friend why shouldn't he know? "W-what? Why?" you questioned. "Until I look into it and talk to V, I don't think you should tell him…knowing him he'll do something reckless and send you home the moment he finds out. Even if it's a false alarm…" This went against your instincts, you wanted to tell Jumin everything that happened to you. But you also knew that you should wait until you understood the situation better to tell him.
"…Ok, I don't like keeping secrets…but it's ok until we get a better idea of what's going on." You heard a sigh of relief on the other line "I know this is hard, but thanks for understanding MC. Alright I'll get too work then!"
Beep
You sighed as you looked up at the clear sky, it was a beautiful day but it didn't feel like one. It felt like you were drowning in an ocean looking up at the sky in a blur. It was suffocating being away from him for so long, you didn't realize how much you took for granted before.
Looking down at your phone again, you pressed the picture that made your heart skip a beat, and not even a full ring later the day seemed almost beautiful again, "MC? Oh God MC, are you alright? I wasn't expecting your call; I mean it's fine I'll always pick up when you call. Did you have lunch?" you giggled softly, "Yes, I just had lunch. Sorry to call while you're at work, I just wanted to hear your voice. how are you doing?" His voice relaxed a bit to his normal self, "Oh that's good too hear. I'm holding up alright, Elizabeth the 3rd and I miss you dearly. I know your coming back in two days but it still feels too long." You smiled, trying to stay positive you voiced, "I miss both of you too, two days will fly by and well be together before we know it Jumin." You heard him hum on the other side "I hope your right about that, MC. I just…I just need you here."
Your heart melted at this, you wanted to run back home and into his arms where you belonged, but you couldn't yet. "I'm always by your side Jumin. Always." You heard him let out a shaky breath "Yes, I'll make sure we will always be together." Your heart fluttered, why were you two separated again? You heard shuffling and muffled voices through the phone "MC, I'm sorry love, I have to return to work. I'll call you as soon as I finish ok? Please call me if you need anything." And in a barely audible whisper you head a soft, "I love you." Your cheeks filled with heat as you breathed, "I love you too."
Beep
Feeling recharged you took a deep breath and checked the time 2:11 P.M, You had a little extra time before the next meeting was too start. So you decided on opening your phones gallery to look at the pictures of you and your fiancé.
Only to find them all gone.
Your mouth dropped…you had easily a hundred pictures of the two of you saved on your phone, where did they go? You noticed it was just the pictures of the two of you, the photo of Elizabeth and the food you had the other night were still there. Every trace of Jumin was erased from your photos. You scrolled down to your most recent photos and found a glimmer of hope, the blurry picture of the two of you he took at the airport was still there. You sighed in relief, at least you had some trace of him still. But you were still anxious, was this all due to the hacker?
Sevens POV
Green text flies across the computer monitors as my hands dance on the keyboard. I was getting nervous, we solved the hacker issue awhile ago and Mint Eye had already been taken care of. Before I let my mind drift too far my eye's were greeted with an address embedded in the code. Finally, I was able to track the hacker…but wait a minute, I knew that address…
My eyes grew wide as I went for my phone dialing the number to the only person that could answer my questions. As the phone rings I can't help but wonder if MC's safe…or what the hacker wants…damn it. Out of all the times it just had to be now while MC's abroad. The rings stopped, "Hello this is V, sorry I couldn't answer your call I'll get back to you as soon as possible!"
Beep
Now I was getting angry, there wasn't any time for this. MC could be in danger and I fear the second Jumin finds out. My fingers dialed again and the rings began. Beads of sweat started to find their way down my temples, as thoughts of the worst came to my mind. After the fourth ring he picked up "Seven? What's up is everything alright?" My tension eased a bit knowing he picked up, but not enough.
"V, Mint Eye was…was taken care of right? It's no longer a threat right?" V replied immediately, "Yes, of course. We took care of it months ago…why?" I took a deep breath, "Well it's not. MC's phone was hacked…I was able to trace the hacker to the exact coordinates of Mint Eye's headquarters. V, what does this mean?" You head him pause "W-what? Isn't MC in America right now? That doesn't make any sense…does Jumin know?" I thought V might have answers but it seems he's as clueless as I am.
"He doesn't know; I don't plan on telling him until I've gathered more information. I think it's a possibility that someone still believes in Mint Eye and…wants revenge on the RFA…" there was silence so I continued "After I gather more information I should go to the Mint Eye headquarters myself and meet this hacker." I heard him sigh heavily on the other side "That's what I think as well. But no, let's wait until MC comes back from America before we make a move. Do what you can for now." I was hesitant but agreed. "Seven, I must go but let me know if there's any new information. Goodbye."
Beep
I hated keeping secrets but it's my job. The least I can do now is tell MC the situation, I don't want to scare her…but she needs to know what's going on. I quickly pulled up the Messenger App and send a text.
707: MC! Haha there's a bit of a…situation….
707: Your phone was hacked, yes that seems to be correct…
707: Annnnnnnnd the hacker…may or may not be related to Mint Eye (｡･･｡)
MC: WHAT?! Is RFA in danger? Should I come home then?
707: No need to fear 707 is here...! I'll make sure everything is alright behind the scenes, and you have bodyguards so you'll be A-Oki !
707: Don't tell Jumin or the others though, not until we know more about the hacker.
She never replied to my last texted and I silently prayed that she at least read it. I shook off the worst case scenario thoughts that started to consume my mind and adjusted my glasses,
"Now, just who are you Mr. Hacker!"
Note: Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think :) Next chapter will be Jumins POV