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throttle - jjk | seven
one/ two / three / four / five / six / seven / eight / nine / ten / eleven
warnings - oof. goes without saying, it's angsty, graphic depictions of violence, physical and verbal fight between jk + joon, they are VILE to one another, drug usage (mostly snorting coke), alcohol, clubbing, taking things too far, insinuations of dangerous driving, illegal boxing rings, blood, one mention of the dark knight, one harvey dent quote, disgustingly sweet daydreams from jk, lewd references to sex, political dynamics, no smut, important plot points
PLEASE take note of the warnings. The fight is nasty, and both jk + nj use the women one another care about as weapons. Both men take things too far in a bid to make the other angry. The women -the oc and nj's sis- are objectified, degraded, spoken about sexually and yeah, just really unpleasant. These characters are career criminals. They are NOT nice people. Please consider your own limits before reading - I've actually edited this to make it a little more palatable and it's still not very nice.
word count - 13.5k
minors dni // posted to wp late 2021 // series masterlist
Metal clatters against the concrete floor of Kang's boxing club as soon as Jungkook opens his locker.
He's yanked it open with such ferocity that one of the bolts has fallen to the floor. Just a small one; a washer that helps to keep a hinge in place, but an inconvenience nonetheless. He stops. Sighs. Looks down at it for a moment, tells it to stop being a little bitch, and then rummages around in his locker for the black jumper he left in there a week prior.
His t-shirt drags against his skin as he sheds himself of it, still damp. The fabric slaps against the floor, echoing his mistakes around him, reverbing in the empty room. They bounce from wall to wall. Taunting him.
If he picks his shirt up off the floor, there'll be a stain of red on the ground.
Jimin's locker, once pristine, crumples beneath Jungkook's fist, overwhelmed by an unavoidable truth:
Jeon Jungkook destroys.
His touch impacts. Makes impressions. Leaves marks. There's no straightening out the door, he thinks. It'll always be rumpled by the indent of his knuckles. Disfigured. Broken.
Jungkook has been a hurricane for as long as he can remember; a facilitator of misfortune for those around him. He engulfs the best of people and spits them out again when they're at their worst.
If he really wants to, he can pinpoint the exact date and time he transcended from human to meteorological system. He's been upgraded recently - was once a tropical storm, is now a typhoon.
Destruction is just who he is. More fool him for thinking that clouds could break, and sun could shine.
Perhaps it's why things always worked so well between you both when the skies were dark, nightfall hiding who he was from plain sight. Any unpleasantries could be chalked up to bad dreams.
He rids himself of the clothes dampened by the commitment he made to you, a little red stain drying around the nape of his neck.
Despite his best attempts to lock it in, there's still dye leaking from strands of his hair, only serving to further remind him that you were never meant to be permanent.
You'll wash away with the spring rains that are set to fall in the coming months, and all he'll be able to do is watch as you drain into the gutter with the rest of his best-laid plans.
For a moment, he considers running. Wind cracks the back door open, light from a streetlamp pooling in. Dust dances in the orange beam, free and unrestricted by the confines of life. It's a freedom he'll never know, not really. He has choices he can make. Liberties he can take. He isn't really as trapped as he thinks he is - but the mind is a heavy prison for those who have shackled themselves to a predestined fate that doesn't exist.
It's not like he doesn't know this. He's aware that the only thing in the world that's stopping him is himself - but his feet are bolted to the floor with screws branded with the names of the people he loves: his mother, his father, one for each of the boys.
They're wound tight, twisted through his flesh and bones. He's tied to Daegu by everything he loves, and the promises he made to ensure that he'll never forget them.
But there's a missing screw, and it's threaded right through his heart. There's a name on it he wishes he'd never learnt, messy, and carved out in a hurry because he didn't have the time to properly process the way he felt until it was too late.
It pinches as he moves, scrapes against his spinal column, etches the letters into his bone.
You might not be permanent, but the mark you leave is as indelible as the ink on his skin.
He laughs when he thinks of you. Laughs in a way that isn't really a laugh. It's full of scorn, and loathing, and longing. The kind of laugh that settles in his stomach like acid that will surely burn away at his soft tissue. He'll disintegrate from the inside out before he ever has the chance to make amends.
Jungkook is pulled, all rather abruptly, from his thoughts when the entryway door slams open. His heart lifts in his chest, that damn nail scraping away at even more of his bone as it does so, body temperature rising and falling all within the same second.
"Here he is," Jimin greets him like a long lost friend. He only saw him, what? Five? Six days ago, maybe? "Where the hell have you been? And Christ, the hell happened to your hair?"
"Home," he says, eyes vacant, no trace of a lie. Of course, it isn't a lie - but it is a half-truth. He ignores the question about his hair. "Went to check on dad."
"How is he?"
"Same old," Jungkook shrugs, not needing to explain the situation. Jimin grew up with Jungkook. Knows the intricacies of his family history. He doesn't pry, and is rewarded with unfiltered access to the most private details of Jungkook's personal life.
Well, almost unfiltered.
Jimin doesn't know about you. He guesses. Notices. Clocks the way that Jungkook sometimes smells far sweeter, far more feminine, after a night of unexplained absence from the boxing club. Watches the way Jungkook keeps his phone on silent, but presses the lock screen far more frequently than usual to check for new messages. Can tell whenever there is a message waiting, because of the way Jungkook's cheeks twitch, a smile tugging on the corners of his lips, of which he refuses to let form.
It's adolescent, how Jungkook thinks he's able to hide his affections.
Jimin might not know for sure that it's you, but he knows his best friend well enough to know that it's someone. There's been no mention of a girl, not since Namjoon forced him into the ring after he found out about Naejeon, so he figures that it must be someone new.
Someone worth keeping secret.
Someone a lot like you.
When he looks over towards his locker, a deep-rooted sigh escapes his lips. "Really? Couldn't have fucked up your own?"
"Accident," Jungkook lies. "I'll swap our doors over."
Jungkook is good at solving problems, but is so quick - so logical - he doesn't often consider that perhaps the problem isn't the issue; it's the circumstances that led to the problem which need fixing instead.
"'S'fine," Jimin shrugs, as he opens it up with a creak and tosses his bag inside it. Not much care is given, because he's already dressed and ready to go. Always early, always punctual, he follows the orders given to him with very few questions asked. "How are you feeling?"
Pretty fucking awful.
"Yeah, fine," Jungkook dismisses, but is painfully aware of how short he's being. He doesn't wanna talk, doesn't wanna give Jimin any ammunition to weaponize against him (not that he would), but knows he's being too aloof. Jimin will start asking questions. "Just wanna get it over and done with, yanno?"
Jimin laughs. "Why such a hurry? Not like it's an in and out job. May as well take our time with it."
Jungkook doesn't reply as he pulls the hoodie over his head, and waltzes up to one of the tattered punching bags.
He begins to bounce on his feet, hands unbound as they tap against the leather. "Just don't understand Jin. Why'd he decide now or never? Couldn't we have time to prep?"
"Beats me," Jimin shrugs, back resting against the cool metal of the lockers. "But we've been prepping for months, Kookie. Been ready since the start of the year, it's months since we said we were gonna do this. Think he's just fed up of waiting."
The younger of the pair grunts a reply as his knuckles slap against the weighted bag.
"Aren't you?" Jimin adds on. "Aren't you tired of waiting, too? Always having to go to that damn gas station. Bet you'll be thankful when this is all over."
He knows he won't be. Knows that Jungkook goes to the gas station far more often than he lets on - has trailed him a couple of times just to confirm.
It hasn't gone unnoticed by Jungkook, mind you. He's never confronted Jimin about it, but it is why he's started parking a little further away from the gas station. Jimin's caught on about that, too.
"Mhmm," Jungkook grunts, not paying any attention to his friend, squaring up to the bag once more.
"Save your energy. Might need it later."
"Better fuckin' not," Jungkook husks beneath his breath as his fist begins to tap against the bag, the sound of flesh against leather saturating the air. Jimin doesn't hear him as he whispers, "listen to me, C. Please just fucking listen."
It's useless. No amount of manifestation on his part will ever make a difference to the choices you make. You're a woman of your own convictions; a bull trapped in a ring who doesn't take too kindly to that stupid fucking red flag. Especially not when Jungkook's been so careless, waving it around, taunting you, encouraging you.
This mess is one of his own making - and he knows this.
He tried to clean it up.
He really did.
But now your bathroom tiles are stained in red dye, and as hard as he may try, his attempts to clean will be as fruitless as that robotic arm that keeps leaking hydraulic fluid no matter how many times it tries to scoop it up.
You had watched a video about it with him in the sanctuary of his bed, deceptively chilly sunlight peeking through ashy clouds, the musk of his early morning embrace keeping you glued to his side. 'Can't help myself' the installation is called, and Jungkook thinks of it now as the rear door of the club opens up.
The rest of the boys file in, Namjoon first and then Jin a few moments later. The air is heavy around them, yet none of them seem to give a fuck. Jungkook thinks they're treating this like a fucking jolly. Why don't they care about what they're about to do? Aren't they worried about what could go wrong?
The answers are no, and not really - the same answers he'd have given a few months ago, too.
He started this all with nothing to lose, everything to gain.
Kinda feels like you handed him an Uno reverse card the moment he stepped foot in that bloody gas station.
"Two cars," Jin begins to instruct as they gather around on the old beat-up sofas in the corner of the room. He's sat on an old oil drum, taking command of the situation like it's what he was born to do. "Kook, you drive the main car, Jimin be ready in back up."
They both nod, Jimin's eyes on their leader, Jungkook's on the floor. His bottom lip is clamped beneath his teeth, which are softly nibbling away like some sort of coping mechanism.
No one notices his state of distress. You would have done, he thinks - but you're not here.
And Jungkook really hopes it stays that way.
There's stoicism in how he stands; a single strand of seaweed still yet to be plucked by the Haenyeo women of Jeju. Wonders if they'll come back for him. Knows they won't. Knows it's too late. He'll be subject to a life of solitude; swaying to a soundtrack that emits at 52 hertz.
So enthralled with his woe is me parade, Jungkook doesn't realise that Jin watches him with intent. He notices that there's something off about his gaze, how he's refusing to meet anyone's eyes.
Jungkook's always been a bit of a liar, always been fairly good at it too, but he's never been without his tells; his eyes.
Always his eyes.
Windows to the soul, some say. It scares him. Doesn't let anyone look in them for too long, for fear of them finding out there's something sinister hidden behind them.
"Kang wants this done asap. Elections are coming up and if we don't strike now, it'll be too late," Jin begins to explain, hoping it will stem the questions that he knows Jimin is dying to ask. "We need to get the mayor distracted, off his game. Have him fretting over his family, not thinking about the polls, but equally not able to share his troubles with the public. The mayor will want the situation resolved quickly, which means we can probably put our demand up, ask for a higher price - and all the while, it will give Kang an advantage in the polls."
Jungkook rolls his eyes so hard he can almost hear them turn. He really does hate politics.
"How much are we talking?" Namjoon asks, because the money is all he's really here for. Doesn't like the mayor, doesn't care for politics, doesn't really care for anything. Just money. "For the girl? Was 150mil, wasn't it? 150 million won?"
"Was," Jin nods. "Kang reckons we can go for 180, easy. Maybe even 200."
"180, five-way split," Namjoon begins to muse. "That's, what? 36mil each?"
And it's stupid, because the money used to excite Jungkook. Oh, if only you'd have heard the conversations they've had about what they'd spend it on, how they could blow it all in a single weekend. Yet despite the higher margin, the bigger gain, Jungkook scoffs.
"36 mil. We're doing this shit for 36 fucking mil. You know how long we're risking behind bars for this if it goes tits up? How long they put you away for for abduction? Blackmail? All for the sake of 36 fucking million."
It's on par with what he should be earning annually. Before he met you, before any of this, it's what would have been on his end of year tax return, or near enough. So much has been lost to you; time, energy, brain capacity. Finances are the least of his worries these days.
If he'd have just worked a little bit harder, put in some more hours, he could have kept on top of the repayments he's been making to the loan sharks who circle in the shallow waters of Busan, just waiting to sink their teeth into his father. He could have been back home, been present. Stopped all of this mess, all of this nonsense. He wouldn't know you. Wouldn't feel like his ribs are splintering whenever he thinks of you. In fact, he never would think of you.
Can't imagine it, now. His brain is a spongy mess of badly sung 80's songs and crying cat memes. Corrupted by you; preserved in such a way by his own desire to keep you around. He surrounds the memories of you in salt to keep the demons away, despite the fact it dries out the very essence of him. His brain will shrivel and rot, and all that will be left is you.
"It's not gonna go tits up, though, is it, Kook?" Namjoon pushes back almost immediately.
"It's not," Jin answers for him. "We get in, get the girl, get out. That's the hard part. Everything else is easy."
Jungkook's jaw is tense as he looks at Jin - and then he's looking away again.
"Look, Kook, if you're not up to this, then say so - but you're the one who came to us hell bent on taking her father down. You're the one who came up with this whole plan, you're the fucking mastermind - but we've got Kang on our backs now and we have to deliver. Either you're in," Jin shrugs. "Or you're out. Your choice."
"I'm in," Jungkook almost spits in retaliation. "I'm fucking in."
"Good. So go start the car. We're running late."
He pauses. Bites down on his lip, and nods. Does as he's told because it's the only way he can leave the room without raising suspicions.
He doesn't breathe again until he's in his car.
His engine hums as it basks in midnight lunar light, predatory in the way his headlights stalk out the shadows. He turns them off, thinks he won't need them. The roads are quiet. If he gets pulled over, he'll feign naivety. 'Oh, sorry officer. I'll turn them on.' He doesn't wanna be seen. Doesn't want to announce the way he's coming into your neighbourhood. Doesn't want you looking for him like a lighthouse. Wants you to crash. It'll be easier, that way.
꾹: i can explain everything. just trust me.
꾹: go to yoongis. i need you safe.
꾹: give me a little time. i'll tell you everything, c. please just go to yoongis and let me know you're okay xx
His messages drop in your chat feed. They never deliver.
He's joined in the car by Jin, and then it's go time.
The drive is silent, and Jungkook sort of just blanks it out. Doesn't remember how he got from A to B, but before he knows it, he's on your street. Outside your apartment block. Wishing for a sinkhole to open up and swallow his beloved car, with him still inside it.
He's been told to sit, wait. Cut the radio, keep the engine going. Jin and Namjoon are doing their job. Breaking and entering; stealing the only thing of any value in your shoebox apartment.
The idea of you looking at them, brows contorted, heart nice and bloody on your sleeve, plays on loop in his head. He wonders if you'll comply. Know you'll most likely fight.
Jungkook sits and stews in hushed cacoethes. He desires only you; the most forbidden of all the fruits. There's an ache in his chest, and a heat pricking at his skin. Poison, he thinks. That damn fruit. Damn you.
He needs to see you. Needs to know you're okay. Needs you in his passenger seat as you escape the city, forget it all, leave it all behind.
Ashtray mind and tobacco-stained eyes; there's nothing in his heart but the residue of things that will kill him. His lungs are all covered in the tar of you, too. Not like they matter. He left them with yours. Hasn't been able to breathe since he left your apartment, he doesn't think.
The road ahead is clear.
Dark and wide, it's lit only by street lamps, and the occasional neon light, that will no doubt lead late-night revellers to karaoke rooms. They're all basement level; a passage to the underworld of sin that swells beneath the belly of the metropolis. Impiety laces the streets of a city marred by cult churches, no closer to God than the shit beneath their shoes.
He doesn't believe in God, and certainly doesn't believe in the burning red crosses that sit atop the cult houses. They defile Buk-gu in debauchery; at home with the heathens, obscuring the ordinary.
He does, however, consider asking for forgiveness; repenting his sins. He'd be suited to a confessional; the glare of impure light pouring through the slats, disfiguring the face you've grown to adore, like the shadows of a prison grate.
He hates this place.
Hates why he's here, hates why he's stayed, and - funnily enough - hates that there's no longer any reason for him to stay. Not once his business is done.
He wonders if this could have played out differently. Maybe if he'd have been honest with you from the start, it wouldn't have come to this. You could have played along, maybe. Did what was asked of you willingly.
The door opens with a rough crack, far too much force being put on its old hinges. "Woah, woah- careful," he shrieks, drawn away from thoughts of you for a split second.
That is, until, he sees the look on Jin's face.
It's unfamiliar. Teeth bared. Snarling, almost. Eyes hard, jaw tense.
Oh, fuck.
"Drive," Jin hisses. "Fucking drive."
But he doesn't.
And he won't.
Not until he knows you're okay.
"The girl?"
"Don't act fucking dumb, Jungkook," Jin spits as he slams the door shut, imprisoning them both.
"I don't know wha-"
"Driv-"
"Where's the girl?" Jungkook snarls right back.
"Not fuckin' there!"
This is bad, he thinks. Real fucking bad.
But then he's overwhelmed with how fucking good it feels. You weren't there. You listened to him. You trusted him. He could laugh. Could cry. Might do both.
Not yet, though. He's still wearing his lies well. They sit atop the crown of his skull with pride. Liar of the year, 2022. Jeon Jungkook.
"Why isn't she there, huh?" Jin barks, spit gathering in the corners of his mouth. And then he's shouting. Shouting so loud that the whole fucking neighbourhood will wake up. "Again? Every fucking time Jungkook, she's just never where you say she will be. But you know what is where she should be? Huh? A bathroom stained in red fucking hair dye. Flannel shirts we both know damn well belong to you. Tell me, Kook, why didn't you want us to do it tonight, huh? Scared we'd catch you two at it?"
"You've lost your fucking mind, Jin. I don't know the ins and outs of her life."
"Oh, but on the contrary," Jin scathes as he slaps a receipt on the dash. It's branded. Jungkook thought he'd left it in the restaurant; that little pizza place in Busan. Hadn't realised you squirrelled away momentoes like that. Is still learning about you, apparently.
It's Jungkook's card number along the bottom of it. Jin won't know that.
But he's got eyes. Can read. Your handwriting adorns the top corner, right above the date and location. Jungkook feels sick.
Dinner with JK <3
"No?" Jin presses. "So you don't know who JK is? Don't know why the fuck she was in Busan when you were? Don't know why she's drawing fucking hearts next to his initials, huh? Somethings not adding up, JK."
"I've never been good at maths," Jungkook retorts, tone flat.
"You ain't no good at lying, either," Jin growls, crumpling the receipt and throwing it at Jungkook. It hits his chest, right where his heart used to be. Sinking back into the passenger seat, Jin curses. Shakes his head. Sighs.
"Just fucking drive, Jungkook. Just fuckin' drive."
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Daegu tarmac is always a little harder in the winter. Jungkook prefers it, for there's less pull against his wheels as he hurtles down the streets.
He's vaguely aware of the fact he needs to check the wear on the inner treads of his tyres. They're pulling even less than usual, and he knows that he needs to adjust the tracking, but it's been the last thing on his mind lately.
Jin instructs him in the direction of the boxing club, and Jungkook almost refuses. Almost takes a left by the bridge to bomb up towards Palgongsan. He wants to see the city. Escape it. Look down on it; on you. Keep watch. Keep you safe.
It's an impossible task though, so he does as he's told - and quickly, too. He runs not one, but two reds. The streets are clear, marred by darkness of a midnight sky, so he's not concerned about getting caught - and if anything, it would probably do him a favour.
A night behind bars would be preferable to a night in the ring with Namjoon.
He's childish, and a grade-A dick when he wants to be, but Jungkook's no stranger to the way it feels when Namjoon's knuckles kiss his cheek.
A fight has been brewing ever since the last, Namjoon displeased with how Jin intervened, but Jungkook has fucked it now.
Even Jin is pissed at him - and rightly so. He's done exactly what he's been accused of.
He's betrayed them.
Been disloyal. Abused their trust.
Done things he said he never would.
"We in this?"
"In this shit for life."
Seems stupid now when Jungkook replays the memories back. He never should have promised the rest of his life. It was never feasible. He, himself, had seen how quickly life could change within the blink of an eye; but more importantly, how the change could be so slow, so gradual that he didn't even notice until it was too late.
It had happened with his mother; her illness slowly but surely taking hold until she was a shadow of herself. It had happened with his ex; her withdrawal from him so incremental that he didn't even notice the evenings she spent with Taehyung instead of him.
More recently, it's happened with you.
He should have known better. Hell, he did know better. Knew what would happen if he let himself get a little bit too comfortable.
There was a reason why he's been single for so long; why he never lets anyone get too close.
See, Jeon Jungkook is just as romantic as he always has been.
His heart has been broken, and misery has ravaged his veins, but he still believes that there's a life out there for him that doesn't involve any of those things. He believes that he could have a happy ending.
And it's foolish.
Foolish because nobody gets one of those. Foolish because people like him certainly don't.
Foolish because only fools fall - and lord knows he's been in the gutter ever since he met you.
It wasn't one of those first-sights, heart-palpitations, heavy-breathing types of situation, but it was something more than nothing - and when you're so used to drought, even the slightest spark can light the brightest fires. You had surged through him like a wild blaze, burning deep red, akin to the dye that stains his hair.
And now his bones are charred; irrevocably scarred by a girl who only ever sought to heal him.
So yeah, maybe he was a fool, but so were you for ever thinking he could be healed in the first fuckin' place.
Jungkook barely has the chance to shut his car off before Jin barks at him to get inside. Says that he's fucking lucky Joon didn't catch up with them.
He scoffs a laugh. "I'm lucky? I'm lucky? Joon's fucking lucky I haven't sparked him out before now. He's been on his high horse for far too fucking long."
"Yeah, and not without reason, Kook. The fuck have you been playing at, huh?" Jin asks, with genuine bewilderment, once they're inside Old Man Kang's boxing club. The air is cold, but the tension between the two men, who were once more like brothers, is even more so.
If Jungkook were to answer honestly, he'd say he doesn't know. Would probably cry a little bit, too. Maybe a lot. He's not really sure at this point.
He's not sure of anything. Not sure about his loyalties, about his motives. Not even how he feels about you.
The only thing Jungkook is sure of, is that Namjoon is going to be gunning for blood the second he storms through the door, and that he'd really rather not be here when it happens.
"I can fix this. Let me go and look for her, alrigh-"
"No."
"If anyone is gonna fin-"
"You've done enough, Kook."
"Jin, please-"
"Enough."
"But I-"
"You've done enough," he repeats firmly now, his eyes unable to grace Jungkook with mercy. He can't fucking look at him. Not after everything; not after all of it. They'd planned this together. Been in this shit together. A team. They had always had the same goals, the same motivations, and Jungkook had just thrown it all to the wayside.
He's never cared much for 'bros before hoes,' or any of that bullshit, but Jin thought there was an understanding between them. A common goal. Common ground.
Thought their friendship went beyond business.
He's known the kid for years. Watched him grow. Practically raised him after his dad couldn't afford to feed them anymore, his mother's life savings spaffed at the bookies every Sunday, then every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday... He'd been Jungkook's parent when the poor kid may as well have lost both.
And this is how he repays him?
Jungkook tenses his jaw. Presses his tongue to the inside of his cheek. Nods. Curses as he lashes out at the pole marking the corner of the boxing ring. Yells a little as his bare fist cracks against the padded wood.
Jin just walks to the sofas in the corner of the room. Sinks into one of them, defeated. There's no point in arguing, not right now. Not while his head is all fucked up and his vision is marred by a shade of red that matches Jungkook's hair.
The steel of the fire exit door screeches as it scrapes against the pavement, too heavy for the hinges it's on. An easy fix which none of them have gotten round to doing yet. Too busy. Minds have been elsewhere - but Namjoon's mind is only on one thing as he hurtles toward Jungkook.
"You mother fucker," Namjoon spits, his fists rough as they grab onto the neckline of Jungkook's shirt. The friction burns a little, but nothing really hurts Jungkook. Not when it already feels like his heart has been cut straight from his chest with a craft knife.
He wants to hurt, though. Wants physical pain to match his mental torment.
"Joon," Jimin calls from the entryway, trying to draw him back, but it's futile. Bad blood needs to be drained in order to keep a body healthy, after all - and this band of brothers is dying. They need something - anything - to replenish their health.
It's a shame that Jungkook's on a suicide mission, really.
"Nah," Jungkook smirks, but his eyes are void of any humour. In fact, he's deadly serious as he says, "it was your sister I fucked, remember?"
He's barely finished mocking his former friend before a fist meets his face. The crack of Namjoon's knuckles against his skin echoes into the room, reverberating from wall to wall, like a chilling laugh sounding from the shadows.
"Is that all you've got?" Jungkook laughs, despite the fact a small red bead is forming on his bottom lip. It swells and drips, like the scarlet water that ran from his hair earlier that afternoon. He knows he shouldn't keep going, but he doesn't really care. Namjoon has a short fuse, and Jungkook feels like blowing up. "Even Naejeon liked it rougher than that."
For all his stupidity, the boy's got a sharp tongue about him. Knows just the right thing to say to get what he wants - this time, it's another punch to his face. His cheek. Gonna bruise like a fuckin' bitch.
Namjoon still has a grip on his collar and pushes him now, until his legs are pressed against the base of the ring, back against the ropes.
"Say another fucking word about my sister and I'll rip your fucking tongue out."
Jungkook laughs. Namjoon just makes it so fucking easy.
"Don't be like that, Joonie," he coos, the smile on his face borderline psychotic. "Naejeon reckons it's the only thing that ever made her cum."
When Namjoon punches him this time, he doesn't give Jungkook the chance to interrupt with any more quick remarks about his little sister. He was pissed at Jungkook for shagging her, pissed at Jungkook for ghosting her, but everything Jungkook's done since then only serves to make it so much worse.
"You," he spits, only pausing his words to land another punch against Jungkook's cheek. "Stupid" - another punch - "fucking" - again - "twat."
He grabs Jungkook's collar with both of his hands now, forcing him to stand up straight, face pink from Namjoon's knuckles smearing his blood all over it.
"You couldn't keep your dick in your pants, could you? First my fucking sister and then that fucking whore? Her of all people?"
Jungkook is laughing again. Sniffs back the blood dripping from his nose. Jin is sitting with his head in his hands, pretending like it isn't happening. Jimin can't take his eyes off it. It's like a car crash; a head-on collision between two boy racers, who always take it too fucking far.
"I can give you a comparison if you like?"
"Kookie-" Jimin tries to interject, but is silenced by Namjoon who snaps his head around to look at the most innocent of the bunch.
"Nah," Namjoon laughs. "Let him talk. Let him spew his bullshit."
And then he faces Jungkook again. Gets closer. Gets real close. Close enough that Jungkook can smell the cigarette he smoked half an hour ago.
His breath is hot against Jungkook's skin. Intrusive. Unwelcome.
Namjoon knows this. Knows that Jungkook hates people breathing on him. Hates it so much that Namjoon used to sneak up on him and breathe on his neck, specifically to get a reaction out of him. Used to find it funny.
He doesn't know that Jungkook never hated your soft sighs against his skin. Not against the crook of his neck during early morning embraces, not into his lips when the build of your climax got so intense that you couldn't focus on kissing him anymore. He doesn't know that Jungkook would do anything to hear the way you breathe as you sleep right about now; shallow and a little stuttered. His favourite sound. His very own metronome.
Namjoon doesn't know you were different. Wouldn't really matter even if he did know. Wouldn't change a single damn thing about the betrayal he feels. In his eyes, it's just one thing after a-fucking-nother with Jungkook. Kid's a liability.
"How long you been fucking her, huh?" Namjoon speaks quietly, breath warm against Jungkook's ear. It's hushed enough that none of the others can hear. Probably for the best. "How long have you been sinking your cock into your mother's corpse?"
"My mother's corpse?" Jungkook almost chokes, legitimately in a state of shock over what's just left Namjoon's mouth. It's probably worse than the stench of his ashtray breath.
"What?" He laughs. It's bitter. "Her daddy's the reason your mum's dead, isn't she? She's the reason. So you're fucking your dead mum by proxy, aren't you? There'd be no corpse if it wasn't for her."
It's good. Jungkook's gotta hand it to him. It's pretty fucking savage. He's not sure of the legitimacy of such a claim, not sure it makes any fucking sense, but the shock value? Yeah, Namjoon has him stumped.
Part of him knows he shouldn't bite. Part of him knows that Namjoon is only after a fight.
In fact, all of him knows this - but Namjoon's breath is all clammy on his cheek, and it makes his skin crawl in a way that rivals nails on a blackboard.
He doesn't wanna react. Doesn't wanna lash out. Doesn't wanna make this a fair fight, but he can't fucking help it as his head lunges forward, smashing against Namjoon's nose with a crack.
"Kook," Jimin tries again, sterner this time, but Jin shakes his head and tells him, 'let the kids have their squabble.'
"This has nothing to do with my mother," Jungkook spits as he stands up straighter now, taller.
"Oh, but on the contrary," Namjoon says, his posture slightly cowered from the impact of Jungkook's skull cracking against his own. He's feeling for blood with the back of his hand, eyes narrow. "It has everything to do with your mother. She's the reason you're here. She's the reason you wanted to take that bitch out in the first fuckin' place."
The worst part is he's right. Jungkook knows he's right.
"So?" He says before he spits, crimson phlegm hitting the concrete floor with a slap, red with blood from the inside of his cheek. "So what? So what if I fucked her?"
Namjoon's not even really concerned about the fact Jungkook's been fucking you.
If Jungkook had fucked you and not let it sway his judgement, Namjoon probably would have congratulated him for getting his dick wet and the job done well. Issue is, Jungkook started fucking with you with heart and thinking with his dick.
"Coulda fucked any whore in the city. I know you know where to find them."
"True. Did find your sister, didn't I?"
It's not Jungkook's finest hour. It's not been his finest few months, if he's being realistic - except for the fact it has been. The time he's spent with you, at least.
The training sessions he'd cram between leaving you in his bed and heading to work were always his best.
The days at work when he knew he'd be heading to your gas station afterwards were always his most productive. His area manager had been eyeing him up for a fucking promotion. His good, honest work is better because of you.
He doesn't understand why, he doesn't understand how - he just knows if he hadn't constantly had this huge guilt weighing down on him constantly, that maybe he'd have known what happiness felt like again.
He hates the circumstances that lead him to you. Hates the reality of your relationship. Hates that he's pretty sure you don't even have one, now.
But he loves that he met you. Loves that he got to experience you. Loves that you gave him hope where he'd only ever seen hardship.
It's useless now, of course. Down the fucking drain. Should have trained to be a plumber instead, he thinks. Maybe he'd have been able to salvage things.
He's an electrician though, and all he's done is keep you in the dark, until he blinded you with a spotlight. He's short-circuted everything now. Fried the motherboard. Destroyed everything you once were together. He knows there's no salvaging it.
But he's also questioning if there was ever anything there to begin with. Questions whether or not you really liked him, or just the way you perceived him - but it was no different from any normal scenario. No one shows their bad cards first. You're drawn in by the best, and learn to adore the worst, too.
For a long time, you thought that his worst card was the fact he used a 2-in-1 shampoo and shower gel. Used to tease him about it.
And now he's thinking of the way you laugh and he wants to fucking cry.
Joon can see it. See the shift behind Jungkook's eyes. Thinks he's won. Pushes Jungkook away from him. Spits on the ground. Walks away.
"You're pathetic, Jeon. Good for nothing waste of fuckin' sperm. Thank fuck you ghosted Naejeon. Thank fuck. Could think of nothing worse than sharing a bloodline with a coward like you."
Jimin breathes for the first time in what feels like hours, hoping that this is it. It's done now. Jin remains as he was, but reclines into the sofa as Namjoon saunters to meet him. He throws himself down into a chair and sighs.
"What now, boss?"
Good fucking question, Jin thinks. The plan is fucked. Jungkook knows there's no way it can be rectified. You know too much now. Know what to expect, even if not when to expect it. You don't know his motives, you just know they're not as pure as you once thought. Know that it's safer to hate him.
He wonders if you already do.
He turns to face the ring; holds on to the ropes, lets his body lean forward, heaving a little. All of this feels like a nightmare. The kind that loop, and replay again and again until insanity is the only logical explanation.
But maybe he is insane.
Insane for thinking that this could ever work. Insane for thinking that maybe he'd be able to mastermind a plan in which everyone got a happy ending. Insane for letting you into his home, insane for letting you into his sheets, insane for letting you into a part of his brain reserved for memories of his family before it all went wrong.
You're there now, though. It's permanent. The way you make him feel is something he'll never be able to shake, and he knows damn well that he's ruined for the rest of his life.
"Without the girl, we have nothing," Jin sighs. "The girl was our meal ticket. We needed her to get the Mayor's attention. Need her to make this whole thing work. Without her, there's no leverage. Nothing to work with."
"Hear that, Kook? We've got nothing," Namjoon taunts. "A little bit of sour pussy worth it, huh? Maybe I should just fuck her. See what all the hype is about. See if it's worth it. How'd she like it, huh? She like it rough?"
"Can the pair of you just stop?" Jimin snaps now. "You're like a pair of twelve-year-olds."
Namjoon ignores him. Sinks further into the tattered leather chair. Crosses his legs, and hooks an ankle upon his knee. Smirks.
"Bet she's a dumb slut with a rack like that," he says instead. "Her titwanks must be pretty fucking good, right?"
He knows - much to Jungkook's dismay - that Jungkook is a tittie guy. They've had enough conversations about it. Vulgar shit. Objectifying. Laddish banter, that was really just juvenile shit they both knew better than to say.
"That's what got you, isn't it, Kook?" Namjoon laughs. "Her tits? Your mommy issues are showing."
Jungkook's blood is burning as red as his hair, but he tries not to let it show.
"Not really," Jungkook lies, and they all fuckin' know it. "Her tits were good, but I can live without them. I mean, Naejeon's flat as a fuckin' pancake - and I fucked her for long enough, didn't I? Might see if she's free later, actually."
It's like they're playing a game of table football, each one of them trying to get one up on the other. It's Namjoon's turn, now.
"You never answered, Kook. How does she like it? Is she the kind of bitch that likes it rough? Likes it when you make them cry? She'd be good at that, I reckon. Crying. How long do you think it would take to get her crying?"
The thought of it makes Jungkook sick. Makes him want to cry. He's still leaning against the ropes, but it's mainly to stop him from falling down. His head feels like it's gonna fucking cave in.
"I dunno man," Jungkook shrugs, but he's a little breathless. Knows he sounds weak. Knows he has to go extra hard with the next insult flung Namjoon's way. "Given how tight your sister was, how much I had to stretch her little pussy out-"
"Shut the fuck up."
"I'm guessing that size runs in the family - so I don't imagine you've got much to make CC cry with, to be honest."
He says it before he realises - but the rest of them do. Notice it immediately.
"Sorry, who?"
"The fuck did you just call her?"
There's silence. Jungkook doesn't speak. Not till the question is repeated, this time by their leader. Jin's voice is stern as he asks, "What did you call her, Jungkook?"
"Nothin'. Doesn't matter. Just a dumb fuckin' nickname."
"A nickname?"
"Yeah, a dumb one. What does it matter?"
"How deep does it run?" Jin asks, genuinely concerned for Jungkook. This is so much worse than just hooking up. "This little affair you've been having? How fuckin' deep does it go?"
"Doesn't. Doesn't run deep, doesn't run anywhere. It's nothing," he spits. "She's nothing."
Saying it out loud makes him feel like a piece of shit.
You're everything.
"I'm sure she finds the lying all very endearing, Kook, but cut it out," Jin scolds him. "We're in this together. Just be fuckin' honest with us. We know you told her to run. You chose her over us. The least you can do is tell us how invested you are. How invested she was. Let us know what we're dealing with, here."
"Can't invest in something that you know will never give you a return," Jungkook says as if that makes a difference. He always knew the pair of you were doomed.
"She's not a financial investment," Jin debates. "And yeah, you can."
"But she is a financial investment."
"Joon. Not now."
"Well, I mean, she was," Namjoon adds a little mindlessly. "She isn't now. Golden balls has screwed it all up for us."
"I haven't."
Namjoon laughs. Looks at Jungkook as if he knows every fib he's ever told. Perceptive and well aware of Jungkook's tendency to tell white lies, there's no fooling him.
"You've been shafting the plans for months," Namjoon says with certainty. "The first raid? Tell me that you didn't have anything to do with it."
But he can't. And he doesn't want to lie anymore, so he remains silent.
"See, I told you," Namjoon nearly fucking yells. He'd gotten into much trouble for picking a fight with Jungkook after the raid, only to go and be proven right. "I fucking told you. You all told me I was overreacting but I fucking knew it."
His rant is ignored as the rest of them process what's been divulged by Jungkook.
"Ever since then?" Jimin asks quietly. His tenderness is noticed. Appreciated.
And so Jungkook nods. "Didn't know her back then. Not really. I just... I was getting cold feet. I'd never really understood that there was another human on the other end of the plan, yanno? I didn't want us to do something we couldn't take back. She could have been useful to us."
"Not sure Jungkook's personal cum-dump would have been useful to 'us' as a collective - unless you were planning on sharing?"
"Namjoon, will you ever just shut the fuck up?"
Jungkook ignores it. He knows Namjoon is just trying to get a rise out of him at this point. His face is aching enough now. They've had their fun.
None of them feel aggression towards him anymore. Not really.
They're scared, more than anything, knowing they have Kang to answer to if they don't deliver on their promise, and none of them enjoy the prospect of that too much.
"Things spiralled. I didn't mean for them to-"
"Ah, but you never do, do you?" Namjoon interrupts, but again, Jungkook ignores it.
"She wasn't there on the night of the raid, 'cause I was standing her up on a date downtown. Thought I'd try and figure some other plan out, but when I saw her next I panicked. Was trying to keep her on side."
He's downplaying it, granted. They're all vaguely aware they aren't getting the whole truth, but a half-truth is better than none at all.
"We ended up going out a week or so later. Both drank a little too much and - well, I mean, I don't need to teach you about the birds and the bees, do I? Pretty sure you know how the rest of it goes." There's a murmur amongst the boys, collectively agreeing not to ask more. "Things got out of hand. I panicked. I didn't know what to do."
"It's not an excuse," Jin says. "No fucking excuse at all, Kook. Your panic has fucked us all over. I hope you know how to fix this fuckin' mess, 'cause Kang is gonna have our balls for breakfast if we don't deliver. We signed a contract."
"Not exactly legally binding, is it?"
"Since when has anything Kang's ever done been in keeping with the law?" Jin asks, but the question is rhetorical. They all know the answer.
The cash counting machines in the back office, and the hostess noraebangs are a dead giveaway. Old Man Kang is bad news. Such bad news that Jin even fears having this discussion in the boxing club... just in case.
"Go home. I don't wanna talk about it anymore. Don't even wanna look at any of you, right now," Jin almost laughs, but they know he isn't actually joking. He's deadly serious. "We'll meet at mine tomorrow. I don't want Kang getting wind of this. Kook, clean up your blood, then get gone. Jimin, clear away the chair for the girl. Won't be needing it now. Joon, just get gone. I'll see you tomorrow. 9 am sharp. We'll figure it out."
He looks at Jungkook, and shakes his head. What a fucking mess that boy has made.
"We'll figure it out," he repeats, before adding, "together."
They all do as they're told. Jungkook is the last to leave, his hands a little stained in his own blood by the time he's done. He ignores the tightness of the skin on his palms as he drives, heading in the direction of home.
Jungkook's apartment is cold. He'd left the bathroom door open before leaving for Busan, and winter wind howls into the apartment as soon as he steps foot through the door. He doesn't close it. Just heads into his bedroom-turned-living area, flicks on the ondol and falls face-first into his bed.
He regrets it as soon as he picks up the scent of you on his sheets. You've not slept in them for the best part of a week, and yet you're still there. It's too late to put a washload on - his neighbour will bang on the ceiling with the handle of her broom again like she did the last time you'd had morning sex - but he can't stay like this. Can't stay suffocated by you.
He sits up. Sniff back a sob, and kicks off his shoes. "Stupid fucking prick," he laments, then catches sight of himself in his mirror. Sees his hair. It fucking stings. So fucking red. Looks like a fresh wound. He supposes it is; the remnants of his heart that were torn from his chest the second your eyes turned hard.
It had been dark in your room, but he could see the lights of your kitchen reflect with more variance as water began to grace your lashline. He'd made you cry and he couldn't even so much as give you a fucking hug to make it any better.
There's no enthusiasm in his steps as he skulks toward his bathroom. Doesn't bother stripping his clothes off. Just flicks the light on, twists the tap and sits on the floor as the shower chokes into action. The water is freezing as he sits, legs pulled up to his chest, arms hugging around his knees.
Slowly but surely it warms up, even if his heart doesn't. He doesn't even know what his aim is. Perhaps he's trying to recreate the last place he felt happiness - back in your shower, with you - or maybe he's hoping the water will wash away the remnants of you from his hair.
He's a warning light; a red flag that screams 'stay away.' He wishes he could. Would rather be with anyone but himself right now.
But there's a comfort to be found in the fact that he knows you're a walking red flag, too.
Eventually, he stands. Discards his clothes - he'll sort them in the morning - and rinses his hair through. His shampoo bubbles up all pretty and pink, but it isn't enough to reverse what he's done. Your relationship has stained him for all to see.
He deliberately avoids looking in the toothbrush holder. Doesn't want to see your one. Instead, he looks in the mirror as he reaches for his brush - it's thicker than yours, battery-powered, so it's easy to distinguish from touch alone.
It's as he's rummaging around that he notices an inconsistency in his steamed-up mirror.
It's in the bottom left-hand corner, discreet and hidden unless you know where to find it: a thin outline in the shape of a heart.
Jungkook didn't put it there, and there's only one girl who he's ever let stay long enough for a shower to be needed.
He has to grip the basin of his sink to stop himself from keeling over. Thinks he'll be sick. Actually gags a little. Never been so close to it without actually following through.
It's hard to tell what's making him feel this way. The guilt? The hurt? He's not sure. All he knows is that he can't fucking breathe properly. His shower is still pounding down on his spine as he hunches over, painful as the water slaps against his skin. He doesn't realise, but it's tender because your scratch marks are still running down it.
You're in his skin. In his head, his hair, his bed. You're still here, and he can't fucking shake you. You're haunting him. Taunting him.
Except for the fact you're really not. You're doing the opposite. You've gone ghost, yes, but entirely in the opposite direction. Radio silence.
He tries sending a message through to your chat feed, but it remains undelivered. He calls - this number is unavailable - and he calls - this number is unavailable - and he calls and calls and calls - this number in una- this number is- this nu- until he gets so frustrated he throws his phone across the room. Hears a crack. Knows he's fucked his screen. Just another thing to hate himself for.
He considers going to Yoongi's. Gets dressed, puts a coat on. His hair is still damp. He doesn't care. Gets in his car. Drives in fucking laps around the city. Thinks he sees you twice - doesn't see you a single time.
And he won't.
Jeon Jungkook had the luxury of finding you once. You're never gonna give him that again.
See when you left your apartment that evening, you did it on your terms. You packed your bag with the essentials: documents - some forged, some not -, money, and the hard drive that has everything your father wouldn't want in the hands of the wrong people. Up until now, you've been the wrong hands - but it seems like there are far filthier hands in search of it now.
You upturned a few items, made your life look as simple as you could; just a regular girl who had fallen for a no-good piece of shit. You pinned up a few photos. Scribbled some dumb nostalgic shit on a receipt.
And as you sit in the waiting room of the first terminal of Daegu Airport, you smile.
You imagine all the ways that little note could fuck him up. Wonder if they'll notice the shirts of his you left out, but neglect to think about the one you're still wearing. The blue one. Your favourite. Smells like him.
There's no time to dwell on it, mind you. A bell chimes. It's not the one in your stomach - you may as well have swallowed cement with how still it is, now. The bell echoes, and then a voice sounds. "This is the boarding call for flight 711 to Jeju. Please have your passport and boarding pass ready for inspection at gate 3. Flight 711 for Jeju, at gate 3. Thank you."
You sigh. Pretend like you can't smell the scent of his aftershave as you hook your bag over your shoulder, and head in the direction of gate 3. Doesn't really matter where you're going. All that matters is that you are going - and that Jungkook will have no fucking clue where to find you.
And yet part of you hopes he'll show up. Beg you not to board that flight. Tell you he's sorry, and that it's all a huge misunderstanding. Will buy a ticket, fly with you. Stay with you. Make things right on an island that's done no harm to either one of you. Not like the city you're leaving behind.
It's a hope you hold onto, even as you board. Even as the cabin crew begin safety demonstrations. Even as you begin to hurtle down the runway.
Jungkook's not a mind reader though, and so he sits, body all hunched up and crooked by your apartment door, waiting for you to come home. He's aware it's a little creepy. Knows you won't be happy to see him - but he doesn't want to fucking stalk you. He just wants to know you're safe. Wants this nightmare to be over.
He's woken the next morning, back in agony from his position, by the ajumma who lives across the hallway. He asks if she's seen you. She tells him it's none of his business, and to get gone.
Good old Eunhee. You've always liked her. She's always hated your boyfriends. It's a win-win.
Jungkook leaves his number with Eunhee, but she bins it as soon as she's inside her apartment. She knows if you want to call Jungkook, you will. She's old enough to know what men are like. Wise enough to know he's probably been up to no good. The ones who grovel always have been.
He walks home, just so he has an excuse to walk back to your area later to pick up his car. Forgets he's supposed to be at Jin's for 9 until Namjoon drives past him.
He expects Namjoon to hurtle off, but to his surprise, he pulls over. Tells Jungkook to get in. Doesn't speak to him the entire way there, but still gets him there ahead of schedule.
There are three cars outside Jin's apartment by the time they arrive. Jin's sleek Merc, Jimin's red Mx5, and a car that Jungkook hadn't expected to see: a Rolls Royce. Blacked out. De-badged. Discreet, but screaming importance. The plates are illegal. Decoys. The kinda shit used by criminals - which is fitting, Jungkook supposes.
"Shitting hell," Namjoon hisses beneath his breath as he pulls his keys from the ignition. "Looks like we've got a date with the Devil himself."
Jungkook laughs. "Don't think the Devil wears Cuban heels."
Namjoon smiles, too. Knows smiling won't be an option once they're inside Jin's apartment.
"C'mon," he says as he encourages Jungkook out of the car. Neither of them really wants to go, but both know their arrival will have been noted. Any slackness will have to be accounted for. Better men have lost fingers for less than tardiness. It's not worth the aggro. "Time to go face the wrath of Old Man Kang."
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When Jin arrives at the boxing club that evening, Jungkook's skin is already glistening beneath the frosty glow of exposed lightbulbs. They're LED, providing no warmth to the shell of a room he's in - but Jungkook's been going at it for so long - been going at it so hard - that steam wafts from his body.
There's something stern in the way Jin is looking at him, as if he's willing for him to slow down.
Jungkook doesn't even so much as look in Jin's direction. His gaze is wasted, much like all of Jungkook's efforts of the past few months.
If he's being honest, Jin is surprised to see him at the club. He hadn't expected to see the kid for at least a day or two after Jungkook had stormed out of his place earlier that morning.
With a face of thunder, jaw tense, his jugular vein throbbing beneath his honey skin, he'd been royally pissed.
Credit where it was due, Jungkook had just about managed to hold it together for long enough to see Old Man Kang out the door - but only just.
He'd sat as quiet as a broken record player in Jin's apartment, leg jittering, teeth nibbling on his bottom lip. Had barely even looked at their boss. Didn't want to. Didn't trust his misplaced anger.
See, Jungkook has a thing for shifting blame; everything is always someone else's fault. Him losing you? Well, it couldn't possibly be his fault. Had to be Kang's. After all, he was the one who'd sent Jungkook on the first stakeout of GS25.
Maybe not the second one, though. That was all Jungkook's doing. As was the third, and the fourth, and - well, I mean, Kang certainly hadn't told Jungkook to ask you out on a date, the silly cunt. Definitely never told him to put his cock in you, either.
He'd got himself into this mess all by himself.
Didn't like that admission, though, so he stayed silently furious with Kang instead.
Which worked out in his favour, actually. Being preemptively pissed at the stupid old fucker meant that Jungkook's visible annoyance was minimal as Kang dropped a fucking bomb on them at Jin's dinner table.
"Forget about the girl for now. There's too much heat around her. That coworker of hers... he knows too much. You let him know too much. The second she's gone, he'll be pointing fingers - and if they land on you? They'll land on the boxing club too, and whose name is printed above the door? Mine. Too much risk."
Kang had been oblivious to the glances being thrown Jungkook's way - but of course he had been.
Again, Kang had nothing to do with Jungkook's quite frankly ridiculous choices. There really was no one to blame but himself.
And that's the worst part of it all: Jungkook knows this.
It doesn't stop the anger from fermenting in his chest though, so fucking torn apart by the fact that if everyone had just listened to him, just given him a little more time, he could have fixed things.
If Jin hadn't been so headstrong - had just given Jungkook one more fucking day - then he could have kept you. Maybe not forever, but for a little bit longer.
And there he goes again, shifting the blame.
The reality of it being his own mistake, his own failures, is too much for him to come to terms with. He'll deal with eventually, but for now, he needs to forget it all. Forget you exist. Forget the look in your eyes when you realised he'd been playing you like a fucking fiddle. Forget the anger that came when you snapped the strings before he could.
He thinks he's only ever felt sorrow once in his life, and it was what dragged him all the way to Daegu in the first place.
He's not sure that he would classify the way he feels right now as sorrow.
It's too strong of a word to associate with such a silly circumstance.
His heart isn't broken. He wasn't in love with you, for christ's sake. Was just fucking you a little too well. Forgot himself in the moments that he found solace in you; forgot who he was, what he was supposed to do.
This is all on him.
And that's what upsets him so much. He's usually good at this.
If his tryst with Namjoon's little sister had taught him anything, it was that it's easy to not care. It's easy to fuck around with the same person for an extended period of time and not catch feelings. Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy.
Was as easy as learning ABC's - except when it came to you, Jungkook found himself stumbling, mixing all the letters together, getting things all jumbled up. He was putting letters in the wrong order, but kept 'U' and 'I' side by side - 'cause even though he knows it's wrong, he likes the way it looks. Likes them together.
"Slow down, Kook." Jin's voice is stern as it bellows across the hollow room. "You'll tear something."
Beneath his breath, Jungkook mutters. "Good. Hope I fuckin' do."
"Heard that."
"Don't give a fuck."
He continues to spar against himself, the only enemy his own mind. There was no winning in this match, much like there was no winning in the life he'd chosen to live over the past couple of months.
"She's just a girl, Kook. There'll be others."
The statement hangs in the air like a rancid stench; foul and lingering for far too long.
Jungkook stops bouncing. Slumps his shoulders. Lets his gloved hands hang gamely by his hips. His laboured breaths fill the silence, but he wishes they wouldn't. Thinks it would preferable if he wasn't breathing altogether.
"I know that," he eventually says, rolling his head to his left shoulder and then his right. He bounces again. Taps his glove against the punching bag once, twice, then hits it with far more aggression than is really necessary. "Don't give a fuck about that. Don't give a fuck about her."
Jin wishes he wouldn't lie. There's no need to. The way Jungkook feels about you is stained into his fucking hair. It's not like it's black, or blue, or anything that could be explained away: it's fucking red.
Red like the blood that keeps him alive, and red like the heart that pumps a little faster whenever you're close by.
Red like the stop signs he charges through whenever he's in a rush to get to you, and red like the car you love to hate.
Red like your cheeks when you've had too much to drink, and red like the wires he'd cut on the night he raided the gas station, to stop the silent alarm from tripping.
Red like the sauce of the dakgalbi he'd shared with you on the first night you'd slept together, and red like his ears when his brother had asked if he was seeing someone new during the trip to Busan.
"You seem... I don't know. You seem a lot like the Jungkook we used to know. Jungkook before everything happened. It's nice. That's all."
He's covered in red, head to toe and - because he doesn't like to ever blame himself - it's all because of you.
It's funny, 'cause reds always been your least favourite colour.
You like green best. Wear black like it's a religion. Always thought that if Jungkook was a colour, he'd be dark brown.
The colour of his eyes, americanos on ice - whisky, too. The indulgence of a chocolate cake, the stability of a thick bonsai trunk. The fur of the dog you'd petted together on Dadaepo beach, and the box of dye you're eyeing up in an Olive Young on an island you didn't know.
And more importantly, an island that doesn't know you.
You put the box back in place, and reach for black instead. The last thing you need is to be reminded of him every single time you look in the mirror.
He doesn't know this, though.
Whenever he thinks of you in the months that follows your departure from Daegu - which is pretty fucking often - he remembers it as it was.
He has intrusive thoughts of your hair, how pretty and red it was, and how he'd never had the chance to live out that little fantasy with you; the one where you'd walk down the street, hand in hand, and people would know.
"Cute."
"Their hair! They must be so in love."
"I wish my boyfriend would do stuff like that with me."
And, in Jungkook's delusions, you'd laugh about it, for you still wouldn't actually be a couple. You'd revel in the fact other people assumed you were, though. There'd be no reason for your lack of commitment; just the excitement of the unknown. The thrill of the chase.
One day though, inevitably, he thought commitment would come.
It'd be in your shared loft apartment, a dog sleeping at the foot of your bed, your initial tattooed on his ring finger after a bet gone wrong. He still wouldn't have asked you to be his girlfriend, but he'd press a kiss against your hair and say 'we should get married.'
You'd be in a courthouse by the end of the week, him in a blazer that didn't really fit him anymore, you in a dress picked up from a vintage store downtown. You'd look beautiful in white, he's sure, but when he pictures it, you're in champagne. Rings are foregone - he imagines there'd be a wait on your smoky quartz stone, due to the short notice of your nuptials - but Hairbo rings would be used in their place.
They'd be worn for the entire drive back to the hotel - the one in Busan where he'd decided that you were 'it' for him - and then he'd eat them off as some haphazard form of foreplay.
Not that he's given it much thought.
Barely even gave thoughts of you the time of day after you left.
He doesn't notice when two days ticks into two weeks.
Doesn't think much of it when two weeks becomes two months.
He'll admit that he thinks about you briefly when your father wins the election.
It's only 'cause Kang makes a big fucking fuss about how it's all Jungkook's fault, and that if he'd have 'just done that one fucking job', then maybe Kang would have won it.
In fact, he's sure he would have won it.
He tells Jungkook that next the time he wants to fuck around with a target - 'cause everyone knows, by that point, what Jungkook had gotten up to in the dark with you (thanks a fuckin' lot, Namjoon) - then he could consider himself a target, too.
He's lucky Kang likes him. Or not so much likes him, but recognises his potential.
Has him in the ring most Thursday nights, fighting scrawny fuckers from the neighbouring clubs, fat cats placing bets on them for sport. He's become quite the fighter. Doesn't see fuck all of the bets placed on him. Gets a 5% cut if he's lucky.
But it's that or face the wrath of Kang, and he knows which he'd rather.
Plus he kind of enjoys it. Likes to fight without consequence. Hasn't been fucking without consequence as of late, so it's a good way to rid himself of his frustrations.
Jimin tries to get him back out there, but every club night turns into Jungkook getting off his tits on god knows what was sold to him in the bathroom. Normally coke. He thinks it's pretty harmless. Just a little buzz. Something to get his heart beating in the same way that you used to.
Because Jin was right. You're just a girl. There'll be others. But while there isn't, he'll get his fix in other ways.
"Slow down," his friends would tell him on the nights he got coked up a little too fast, the house key around his neck dusted in white powder.
"Slow down," his friends would tell him when he was training too hard with fractured knuckles.
"Slow down," Jin would tell Jungkook when he's in the passenger seat, but Jungkook doesn't listen, too busy running reds.
Everyone wants him to slow down, but he doesn't understand it.
Slow down? Spend more time withering away? Spend more time thinking about you?
Slow down? Take longer to get over the fact that he's never gonna get the chance to apologise, never gonna get closure?
Why would the people who care about Jungkook wish that upon him?
And so he speeds up. The coke becomes a cocktail of whatever gets him fucked up fastest. He spends every spare moment training. Jin stops hitching rides from him, 'cause he fears Jungkook is becoming too reckless.
They're all concerned.
It's been months, now.
His hair has grown out and is back to its natural shade. He's filling in his tattoos, numbing his skin, covering the art he once loved. Gets a DUI, and only gets off because the superintendent is a spectator of Jungkook's fights; just another one of Kang's Pawns.
See, Jungkook's fights aren't exactly legal. The money made from them definitely isn't legal.
It's then that he realises he's a part of it now; part of the corruption. The same system that killed his mother, the same evil that he'd wanted to destroy from the inside out.
He thinks about Harvey Dent, and the way you could quote the Dark Knight word for word if you really wanted to. It was something he'd learnt about you by accident.
The film had been playing on his television- the Netflix accompaniment to your 'chill' - and you'd stopped midway through a fucking blowjob to do a god awful impression.
'You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.'
At the time, he'd laughed; pulled you in for a dozen kisses and told you never to do the Harvey Dent voice while holding his cock again. That, and also that from now on, movies were strictly off the table whenever the pair of you hung out - only for him to snuggle up with you the next night, watching the Dark Knight Rises because you'd been too sleepy after work to do anything but nap.
The quote haunts him now.
He knows he's lived too long.
It's a Sunday - three months after you'd left - when he finds himself thinking about you again. Your father is launching a new campaign. Some bullshit about healthy family activities. Is opening more parks. A grand opening is being televised.
He doesn't watch it, 'cause why the fuck would he? Avoids that fucker like the plague. Has no idea how your father helped create someone so fucking perfect.
Then again, he supposed it does make sense. Your dad had ruined his life, and you'd ruined his ability to live one without you. Maybe the apple didn't fall too far from the tree.
Jimin is the first to enter the club that night. Keeps a safe distance from Jungkook. Doesn't think he's coked up, but hasn't been happy with him as of late. Is withholding his friendship until the stupid kid gets a fucking grip.
Tonight is different, though.
"Hey," he hums, slinking down into the sofa beside Jungkook. "How you doing, man?"
Jungkook shrugs. "Same old, same old. You?"
His question is met with a near identical answer. Jimin glances towards Jungkook as he sniffs, rubbing the tip of his nose.
"Clean," Jungkook tells him. It's been about a week since he last did gear. Didn't like the way it was fucking with his head. Was trying to cut back. "Just habit."
It's an answer Jimin accepts but doesn't necessarily believe.
Not after the broadcast today.
"You watch it?" He asks, nervous of Jungkook's reaction. The TV is playing on mute in the corner, and Jimin can't take his eyes off it.
"Nope."
Jungkook doesn't even need to ask what he's on about, for he knows. Of course he knows - just like Jimin should know that there'd be no way in hell he'd have been watching. His answer is met with a nod. Jimin nibbles on his bottom lip. Can't look at his friend.
"Kook, there's somethin-"
The sound of the side door opening interrupts Jimin, screeching against the floor because none of them had fixed the hinges yet. It's Namjoon, out of breath and a little flustered. Jin follows in behind him, completely stoic.
"Did he see? Did he fucking see?" He's looking at Jimin, but he's asking about Jungkook.
"See what?" Jungkook asks right back, not enjoying the wild beast look in Namjoon's eyes.
"Oh, Jesus."
"Joon," Jimin warns him, knowing that this was not the kind of thing Jungkook needed to hear so abruptly. It needed Jin's touch. Someone calm, someone able to manage a situation without freaking the fuck out like Namjoon was.
"You know and you haven't told him?!"
"Told me what?" Jungkook asks, knowing that whatever it is can't be good. News delivered like this could never be good.
Jimin glances over to Jin for a little guidance, who simply nods towards the TV in return. "Unmute it."
Jungkook's eyes fall on the screen, where a news reporter is talking about the new campaign with such little enthusiasm it's a wonder it ever got aired.
"Don't wanna see it," Jungkook says, despite the fact his heart is fucking racing. Forget the molly, forget the coke, forget the adrenaline that comes in the form of victories in a boxing ring - the anticipation of you outranks all of those. Has his heart resting in his throat. Threatens to choke him. "If she's there, I don't wanna know."
Oh, but it's a lie. Such a big fat glorious lie. His eyes have never been wider, the flickering screen reflecting in them as he watches some journalist try and set the scene. He doesn't recognise the place. Somewhere downtown according to the location stamp, but he can't place it. Can't get in his car and drive there just in case the campaign is still running.
In the top corner, the time reads 2:43PM. It's now gone 9. This was filmed hours and hours ago. Whatever his friends need him to see is long gone.
The camera cuts to your father. Jungkook's blood seems to rise in temperature. There's a ringing in his ears. Your father is spewing some bullshit about the importance of an active family.
Jungkook thinks that must be nice; having a family you can be active with. Shame the prick on the television screen had torn his family apart.
And then he's talking about his own family. His daughters. Plural. About how lucky he is to have them both. How grateful is he to have parented such intelligent, beautiful young women.
The camera pans.
He sees your sister. It's to be expected. She's always there.
But then the camera pans again.
And it's you.
It's fucking you.
3 months gone and then you're back, back in Daegu, back by your fucking father's side - and Jungkook is seeing red again.
Or he's just seeing you. Either or.
He'd somehow forgotten the effect you have on him.
Jungkook stands. Walks away. Paces a little. Takes deep breaths.
And then he crouches. Rests his head in his hands, wants to scream but is entirely silent.
Joon is the first to speak. "Thought you said she didn't agree with her Daddy's politics?"
Jungkook muffles a response. "She told me she didn't."
"Well, she was fuckin' lying."
He didn't think you were. You'd been riding his cock down a Daegu back alley at the time. Would have been pretty hard to lie, he thinks. Too much else going on. He doesn't tell Namjoon this, though. Doesn't want to speak about fucking you. Doesn't want to think about it either, but the mind is a cruel mistress.
"Does it really matter?" Jimin interrupts, knowing how the pair of them like to gun for one another in moments of heightened tension. Now was no time to be fighting. Not when Jungkook would already be fighting against the demons he's been running from ever since you left. "She's back, and she's untouchable."
It's smart. Oh, it's so fucking smart. Jungkook begins to laugh at how much of a clever little fucker you are.
"That's exactly why she's done it," he says. He'd be proud of you, if the circumstances were different, he thinks. "We can't fucking touch her. None of us. Not even me. Especially not me, actually. She isn't letting herself be vulnerable to us. She's protected by a public persona she didn't have before. Smart bitch." He pauses. Lets himself laugh. "Smart fuckin' bitch."
There's a smile as he says it. A little bit of awe, too. Far more sadness, though.
"Smart fuckin' boy."
The voice that echoes into the room has Jungkook frozen. He doesn't react. Thinks it's in his head. Thinks he really has been taking too much gear lately.
But then hears it again, and fucking hell, it hurts.
"What a pair we could have made."
And then there's the click of heels across the concrete floor. Jungkook can't bring himself to look in the direction of the noise - not that he really has a choice as you walk straight past his pathetically crouched body.
He's not the man he once was, you think. Shame.
His eyes are level with your hand, though, where a ring glistens underneath the cold lights of the club as you walk on by.
It's on the same finger he's been keeping spare in his imagination for months. The one reserved for Haribo rings.
You take a seat. Cross your legs. Smile at the dumbstruck faces of the stupid mother fuckers in front of you.
You had expected this reaction from one of them, but it's kind of satisfying to have them all choked out.
"Sorry I'm late, boys," you smile, all pristine and pure. None of them really understand what the fuck is happening. "I hear you were looking for me? Well, consider me found. Let's get down to business, shall we?"
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Explaining WTF is up with this comic for @darkmedolie and anyone else too shy to ask
This is a comic taking place in A Hat in Time's Subcon's beta/alpha(/I don honestly know) story, in which Painter/Prince/Neth(named such in this Shane Frost comic) evolves into Moonjumper, meaning the Subcon Snatcher is a totally separate character, not to mention having a different person he originated from... So, ingame (Prince->)Snatcher only really has his looks in common with him... Outside of Shane Frost's recent works, Betasnatcher originated and was mainly treated as a joke nuisance character, as opposed to being a threat on the level of MJ, so you could count that as a rather significance difference as well.
The comic is a sort of... Alternate reading, rewrite, etc... of this animatic of Neth becoming the Moonjumper... It's mainly a joke SnatchedBrush (my 'shipname' for art / writing / etc of Neth & Snatcher being close) comic but i suppose you could say it kind of takes place in an AU where Neth has a little more hatred in their heart & does the things he does to a lesser extent but a little more willingly, as well as being a little more lucid. It's kind of an attempt at making the once-crazypopular snatchmoon ship more palatable to me LOL.
The intended context/reading of it is... Neth is cellar'd by vanessa, but escapes it with the curse's help, & immediately goes on to approach his dear friend Snatcher. The curse craves warmth so he immediately starts getting verbally affectionate, to Snatcher's delight. Still, when touched, he notices Neth is not warm (impying death) but doesn't comment on it.. yet, anyway. This is to show he is NOT oblivious to whatever scary thing happened, willfuly or otherwise.. The 2 are approached by a random villager and Neth (neth jumper...? nj...?) immediately & very unexpectedly turns gravely hostile, shocking the Snatcher. This is to show he is going through both scary mental health stuff and the curse affecting him. Blam. like and subscibe and send more asks for more of my dope real as fr*ick thoughts
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@wacktacular submitted: This little dude was threatening me at a bbq in Jersey City, NJ. It’s a jumping spider of some kind (I think). I wasn’t scared and it sure was pretty to look at. 🥰
Is he threatening you or does he want to be picked up for a hug? You decide. Maybe a hammer-jawed jumper as far as I can tell. :)
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THE SLEEPY MEME
NAME. Connor.
RESIDENCE. Debatable, it’s sort of split 50/50 these days. His ‘room’ and the place he calls ‘home’ is Hank’s house, though. He sleeps in a sort of .. converted... garage-slash-bedroom space, because there’s not an additional bedroom in the house and Hank doesn’t really use the garage much anyway. It Has A Window.
AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP. Idk if there’s a consensus on how long Androids really need to be in stasis every night(?). Let’s say it’s about 6 hours (I pulled this from my hat): if most Androids tend to sleep six-ish hours, Connor is ‘finished’ sleeping when he gets eight-ish. He sleeps Longer than most Androids. There are reasons and a headcanon for this somewhere on my blog, but the long and short of it is he is using a lot of processing power and a lot of physical endurance on the daily, and he’s a prototype. It’s a Couple Hours Longer than most androids.
TYPE OF BED. He will sleep on just about anything. He likes things to be more firm than soft, though. He also enjoys sleeping pressed up against Becca’s Markus (the other half of the 50/50), either on top or beneath, he doesn’t really mind.
AMOUNT OF BLANKETS. If he is using blankets? Several. He would like a weighted blanket. The solidity of it.
AMOUNT OF PILLOWS. One. He doesn’t always use it. He sort of prefers none, or leaning against the wall, sitting up. He doesn’t have the same need as a human to stretch out, though it is comfortable that way.
TYPE OF CLOTHING. While asleep? Much the same. He will wear either the KotBD shirt Hank gave him, or possibly the jumper from Markus. But if neither of those are on hand, and he’s intending to sleep, he’ll hang his jacket up somewhere, take off his tie, roll up his sleeves, unbutton the next two buttons of his shirt, and take off his wristwatch. You may MAY be able to catch him topless in dresspants if he is at home or a part of NJ where it feels remotely appropriate to be dressed that way, but if so he’s not intending to sleep like that - he just might fall asleep. Also, Connor basically never doesn’t wear socks.
DO THEY SLEEP WITH COMPANY? With Markus, yes, if he can. He doesn’t mind other people falling asleep on him, and he has welcomed people who are afraid into his bed before so they don’t have to sleep alone, but you’d have to catch him asleep & wake him up for that to happen. Jeremy did once.
DO THEY SLEEP WITH PLUSHIES? No.
DO THEY SLEEP BETTER WITH COMPANY? Not always, in terms of actual quality of the sleep - but even if he doesn’t get sleep, he is more rested come the morning than he would have been otherwise.
DOES IT MATTER WHERE THEY SLEEP? He tries not to, but Connor can get very tired and if he is distant & dissociating long enough (he gets further and further away when he’s tired), without anyone pointing it out to him (he doesn’t always notice when he’s got a one-track Mission - he will pick it out eventually, but it helps to have it said aloud).... he will sometimes just drift off somewhere. He has fallen asleep in New Jericho’s garden, against people’s shoulders during meetings (in his defense, the meeting was very boring), in corners.... he will usually not be able to fall asleep there if it’s cold, but otherwise. He’s very versatile.
FREQUENT DREAMS, NIGHTMARES? The only dreams he remembers are nightmares. If he has any others, they’re gone before he wakes up. Nightmares about the Zen Garden & Amanda, nightmares about drowning in an angry ocean (oh my gosh you should SEE the stickynote on my computer i wrote at 1am one night, it makes me sad every time i see it. ask me for it!), nightmares about his friends being missing or hurt or needing him only he is Late. And nightmares where he does not exist at all.
WHAT DO THEY DO IF THEY CANNOT FALL ASLEEP? Sometimes he looks for Amanda; he “self-tests regularly”. Other times he draws idle patterns into Markus’ chest, or collarbone, or arm, or wherever his hand happens to be. Sometimes he goes on walks in the cold, but this is a terrible idea and he stopped doing it quite quickly after he came back empty.
DEEP SLUMBER OR NAPS? Naps. He prefers not to be woken though. Especially if he is sleeping dreamlessly, please do not wake him. He is bright and refreshed when he is able to sleep the entire night without jolting awake or being woken.
WHEN DO THEY WAKE UP? Not early, that’s for sure. I think Markus probably gets up earlier than Connor does, or he has work he can do with a Connor on top of him for a little while.
WHEN DO THEY SLEEP? After nine, before midnight - if he can get away with it. Work is work, though.
WHAT COULD WAKE THEM UP? He’s a heavy sleeper. That said, aside from nightmares (he wakes himself up sometimes): someone physically touching him, a voice that Clearly wants his attention, or something that breaks a security protocol he has running (e.g. if he hears smashing glass, he’s out of bed instantly).
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In addition to electricity, our inflatable need access to an outdoor water source. When considering locations for your party, you’ll need to take this into consideration as well.
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Our contracts outline what our company insurance covers when it comes to our waterslide. Before renting any inflatable water slide for your backyard party, you should be aware of your homeowner’s or renter’s policy coverage in the event of an accident or injury. If you are holding your party at a park or other public space, you should be aware of any permit and insurance requirements the location might have in place and allow yourself the necessary time to obtain those before your party. Little jumpers in Paramus, NJ
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Wearing Memories: Black Sweater
My “mam” handed down this little black sweater [LBS] to me years ago. The reasons I’ve held on to it are reflected in its history.
My mother immigrated to America crossing the Atlantic by ocean liner. She arrived in Hoboken, NJ on October 4, 1957 to marry her sweetheart and to start a new life together. Ten years passed before they could afford a trip back to Scotland. Our family was “dressed to the nines” for that first flight in 1967 out of O’Hare International Airport. The trip was filled with happy reunions, tastes of home, and shopping! During an excursion to Marks & Spencer’s department store, she found this “woolen jumper” -- something of home to bring back to Naperville. This LBS, a staple of any wardrobe, is now 50 years old and still holds a sense of fashion, of my heritage, and the love of my mam.
-Kit Baker, Naples
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What You Should Know Before Renting a Bounce House
There are some important things to remember before hiring a bounce house. These include costs as well as size and weight restrictions. All of these are crucial for your safety as well as that of your guests.
Bounce House Sizing
When choosing the right bounce house, it’s crucial to consider the dimensions and shape. A typical bounce house can be able to accommodate 3 to 5 kids at a time, but larger units can accommodate up to 10. You can also find combo units that have two things to do, like a slide or a jumping zone.
Size limitations
There are limits to the size of bounce houses. The cost and the quantity of people it is able to accommodate is influenced by the dimensions of the bounce house. A larger bounce house is able to hold more weight, while a smaller bouncer may only be able to accommodate three or four toddlers. A commercial bounce house is typically roughly 15 feet by 15 feet, however certain bounce houses are bigger.
Cost
The cost of bounce houses depends on several aspects, such as size, style and other features. The typical cost for a standard bounce house is $100 to $600, but larger inflatables can cost more. The cost of renting usually covers the cost of set-up and take down of the bounce house. However, delivery and damage insurance is generally added.
It’s time to get the set-up
There are a variety of set-up time for bounce houses that you can rent. The most commonly used set up time is between 11am-7pm. If you’re hosting a big party and delivery is not possible during these hours it is possible to request delivery at a different time.
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Patellar Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment Approaches
Patellar Tendinitis is an issue usually called ‘Jumpers Knee’. Jumper’s knee defines pain around the knee or knee cap. The tendon attaches the quadriceps muscular tissue mass to the knee as well as the patella to the tibia or shin bone. Tightening up of the quadriceps muscle mass activates the reduced leg to prolong with the patella tendon. Tasks that involve kicking, jumping, or rise rely upon quick along with solid tightening of the quadriceps muscle mass for power. These strong jobs are common in sports including jumping, as a result of jumpers’ knee. Nonetheless, Patellar Tendonitis can take place in any kind of task that entails tightening of the quadriceps, containing running, cycling, snowboarding, or climbing.
Patellar Tendonitis Symptoms
Pain and rigidity are typically the very first indicator of jumpers’ knee. The pain can be sharp during the task, specifically when leaping or touchdown. Certain side-to-side activities can create a sharp stabbing pain. Afterward, the pain is normally dull and likewise, the knee truly feels stiff. The discomfort is typically situated in between the knee cap as well as likewise where the tendon connects to the shinbone.
Patellar Tendonitis Causes
Knee Tendonitis generally takes place after enhancing the strength of the workout. As an example, playing even more basketball, leaping rope, or lifting weights can create Jumpers Knee. It prevails when beginning to run trails and running routes a couple of weeks. In endurance professional athletes, it is an overuse injury. The reoccurring nature of running or cycling gradually worries the tendon and causes tendonitis. The recurring anxiousness produces little holes in the ligament that the body is unable to recover. Eventually, the little holes create tendonitis. It is important to seek help from the center of pain management NJ as soon as possible.
As formerly mentioned, patellar tendonitis dominates in athletes that enhance their toughness or regularity. Numerous other aspects that can trigger patellar tendonitis include increased body weight, knee Alta, and muscle inconsistency. The muscular inequality produces the knee to track, or glide, in various methods. Instead of taking a trip efficiently across the knee fossa, the muscular tissue inconsistency draws the knee sideways, creating it to massage against the bone. This is especially common in people that have chondromalacia knee as well as patellar tendonitis at the same time. Look for Pain Management Paterson, NJ to get the treatment for the issue promptly before it impacts your life severely.
Treatment for Patellar Tendonitis
A physical examination from the best Pain Specialist NJ can help identify the problem, though often cutting-edge imaging might be taken if it regards stress on the inner knee damages.
Treatment involves lowering the pain, taking care of muscle spasms, along with reducing swelling. Muscle mass discrepancies are examined right now. Workouts and stretching are used to treat inconsistencies and safeguard versus future occurrences. A patellar tendon band can be utilized to reduce the stress on the knee, allowing it to recuperate quicker.
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Can I get Motorcycle insurance for a hired motorcycle in Thailand?
"Can I get Motorcycle insurance for a hired motorcycle in Thailand?
I am planning to spend two weeks in Phuket and intend to hire a motorcycle. Is there anyway i can get compriensive insurance for this? Thanks Phil
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My boyfriends son was killed by a man who ran a red light. His son was NO way at fault. The man has 15,000 coverage on his insurance (california) and that's it. Bare minimum, so now what is done with the 35,000 left for costs not paid by medical ins ect... I feel it would be so unfair for him to have to pay for the costs when his son has passed away, so not fair.""
What companies are still insuring unoccupied and or second homes?
This seems to be a new trend. It seems that insurance companies are canceling Homeowner's policies of their customers who are selling their homes! Once the client has to move out to their new home the insurance company cancels the policy on the home that's still for sale. This is being done even if the customer has been a client for over 30 years and is using that company for the new home! Sellers are having a rough enough time with the real estate market these days! What can be done about this? Also suppose the seller decides not to sell but keep the home as a vacation spot? Are second homes being uninsured also?
Is car insurance policy number confidential?
brother is applying for his own car insurance to A. A asks if anyone else has drivers license, and requesting policy number from other family members and their respective insurance providers.. Is that necessary?""
Liability Insurance for an Electrician?
I am an electrician and would like to get liability insurance because I do a lot of jobs on my own. Where can I find this? And is there an inexpensive plan? I live in New Hampshire.
Cheap Car insurance for young and new drivers?
I'm 21 and passed my test a couple of weeks ago. I always knew insurance was going to be an issue and I have found out it is cheaper to go on other peoples policys... but I want to get my own policy so I can get it down. I'll be getting something small, 1.1 or 1.2 for obvious reasons. The cheapest I've managed to find is about 700, thats 3rd party and with a couple of named drivers on. that was with Swift Cover. From a weekend of insurance shopping I've found that all these compare insurance websites are a load of s***. Not had any quotes below 1500. Anyway, does anyone have any tips for getting insurance down more or does anyone know of any insurance companies that specialise in insurance young or new drivers. I just wish they wouldn't tar us all with the same brush... I'm not going to be spending my evenings following other boy racers in Saxos wheelspinning around McDonalds car park. I can see why it's so high though there are so many idiots on the road.""
Getting married and need help with insurance?
My parents have Cigna insurance. I understand that I am no longer a considered an eligible dependent when I am legally married, but I am also a full time student. Which status is the dependent variable when considering eligibility? If I'm married AND a full time college student, does that mean I can't get coverage?""
Who's insurance covers a hit and run driver in California?
My girlfriends car was hit by a hit and run driver in the state of California. The driver of the vehicle that hit her bailed from their car and fled the scene of the accident. The vehicle was not reported stolen however we are not sure at this time who was actually driving the vehicle. When the police arrived on scene they did retrieve the insurance information from the vehicle. My question is whos insurance covers this accident? will it be claimed against our uninsured motorist on our policy? though I know that uninsured motorist does not cover vehicular damage when the driver has not been positivley I.D'ed OR does the vehicle owners uninsured motorist coverage hit us as they are liable for damages caused by their vehicle? I'm really not exactly sure of how any of this works so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Car insurance confusion?
I have full comp. insurance for my car and I can drive any other vehicle as 3rd party (As per policy). I also own another car which is not insured to anyone...Can I drive my this car (un insured) under my existing policy as 3rd party ?
HOW MUCH IS CAR INSURANCE?
ok well i am 18 years old and i am going to buy a 1969 camaro ss, 1970 chevelle or a 1970 roadrunner hemi i need to know how much the insurace on this would be a year.""
Is this a good world to bring a child into?
I sometimes worry about having kids due to the world going down hill, theres so many bullies and bad people out there,i dont think I can handle my children getting hurt by someone or bullied,also how much will car insurance be in 18 years, a 19 year old at work keeps getting 5000 quotes for 1.1 cars,id like some opinions on this as me and my wife are planning to have kids soon,am I worrying about nothing or does anyone else feel like this?,i want my kids to have a nice life.""
Till what age can we get health insurance?
I want to know the upper age limit for purchasing health insurance.
What is the best health insurance plan in Chicago?
I am self-employed and want to get health insurance. I am trying to find the most cost-effective plan with the most service for the lowest price and least hassle.
What is the cheapest Insurance for a 16 year old?
I just got my license now i gotta get insurance...
Do people with learner's permit have to be on the insurance? ?
I am 15 turning 15 1/2 on oct. 29 and my mom says I cant get my permit until she gets insurance on the car.How much does it cost exactly?
Car insurance?
I 've gotton two tickets within four months of each other. What are the chances that my car insurance rate will go up and by how much? i live in california and have Mercury Insurance.
Can I get Motorcycle insurance for a hired motorcycle in Thailand?
I am planning to spend two weeks in Phuket and intend to hire a motorcycle. Is there anyway i can get compriensive insurance for this? Thanks Phil
How much would it cost to insure a 1973 C3 Chevrolet Stingray Corvette?
I am doing a class project and just need to know an average cost of insurance for a Stingray Corvette.
""Insurance,life?
I'm 38. my wife is 33. non smokers. which insurance make more sense. i have whole life with long term care. my wife is looking into term insurance. which is better?
What is the best insurance for a 16 year old?
Got limited money
Can i find out someones car insurance company?
a lady hit my car back in march of this year. she agreed to pay for the damage but then moved out and skipped town. well the police finaly found her but the problem is i dont know her insurance company. i have her full name, and her vehicle vin number. i dont want to claim it on my insurance so my rates go up, thats nuts. so i need to find her insurance company so i can file it with hers! anyway i can do this?""
Car insurance PLEASE HELP!!!!?
Will it increase my insurance premium if I have more people listed under my insurance who can drive my car thanks so much. i currently have state farm
Does anyone know where a couple in their early 60's might find affordable insurance.?
We had really great insurance but, it went up from a little less than $600.00 to over $1000.00. We cannot afford that.""
Does anyone know of a car insurance that can give you a policy without a down payment?
I live in miami fl my car insurance expired on 2/26/12 i don't have money for the renewal does anyone know of any car insurance company that can except me with out a down payment please i need help and at this ponit i need to take what i can for my car before it to late???
Can a teen get his own car insurance in texas ?
can a 16 year olds get his own car insurance policy rather than just adding to the adult parents policy? also at what age can I am on my own car rather than just having it in the parents name? I live in texas .
How much my car insurance is likely to cost?
I have just passed my (UK) driving test and is considering getting a car, but I need to budget first see if I can in fact afford one! I am female, turning 26 in a few months time. I will want to get a small, second hand car - would like a Ford Fiesta (1.2) or Honda Jazz (1.4) or VW Polo (1.2). Would want to get a car under 3000. Does anyone know roughly how much my car insurance will cost? I think I will take the Pass Plus course as well once I have decided to buy a car.""
Cheap car insurance for 18 year old female in uk?
Please suggest companies that you have used or know off that are cheap for this age group. The cheapest quote I've found so far was approx. 1780 but I need it to be cheaper. You help will honestly be appreciated
Isn't Ameriplan Insurance The Same Scam as Obama Care/Affordable Health?
All They did was Steal Other people's Identifying Information and the Insurance once called Ameriplan, never netted any gains for the holders of those plans. Just Wondering?""
Driving someones car without insurance?
If you drive someone elses car and that person has insurance but not you, and you get ticketed. do you also get ticketed for driving without insurance. is it possible to drive someones car without you yourslef buying car insurance? btw this is in dallas, texas""
Does life insurance cover suicide?
Does life insurance cover suicide?
GUESSTAMATE of 2000 Mustang insurance..?
can you please GUESS on what my insurance might be (i always ask but everyone says it depends) on a 2000 mustang i am 17 male and live in panhandle of Florida. and how much more a month for convertable of the same car..? thanks..
Average car insurance for new driver?
I'm 16 and I can get my liscence sooon... but I need to pay for car insurance... how much on average will I be paying for a 1996 camry?
Whats the cheapest place to get car insurance when you got 2 dui's over three years ago?
Whats the cheapest place to get car insurance when you got 2 dui's over three years ago?
Your age and car insurance rate?
How old are you and how much does your car insurance cost monthly? Would a part-time job at a mall store or movie theatre pay enough to cover an 18-year-old's car insurance?
How much would insurance cost around for a 2002 ford explorer for a 16 year old?
please don't tell me it depends and such...i just want a range Thanks
Get insurance on car if title not in my name?
I am wanting to make payments to a freind for this car until it is paid off. The title is in his name, can I get insurance on it for myself even though the title is not in my name?""
Pay as you go car insurance in UK?
Hi My Insurance will be expire in feb 2013, In june 2013 iam going in a holiday for long term, so i need car insurance only for 4-5 months, is there any kind of pay as you go car insurance,,,,i got 2 years of experience as a driver, so how much will they charge for 1 month.? thank u""
How much might mototcycle insurance cost a 20 yr old male?
I am getting a SV650, and i neeed motorcycle insurance. but i need to know how much it can cost me at an -Average- for me age. the bike itself cost around 7,000$ and it is a sports bike. any thoughts?""
Can a dealership sell you a car without car insurance?
I bought a car, thinking I had car insurance, and I want out. I didn't put any money down, yet i signed the paperwork and drove off the lot with the car. I brought back the same day, but of course they didn't take it back. Can they hold me to the loan if i didnt have car insurance and i have no job? I am only 19 and want a way out.""
How can USA force me to buy health insurance?
It's incredibly unconstitutional and uncapitalist If I find a way to self-fund my healthcare and don't need to rely on an insurance company, Govt can FORCE me against my will with fines and penalties to engage in business with big insurance?????? Are you kidding?!!!! What country are we living under?""
How much time do you have to get car insurance after buying a car?
I'm considering buying a car insurance, I've been driving for years but none of the cars have actually been in my name and my mom has me on her plan. If I buy a car I'll need insurance, how much time would I have to get it?""
Dependent's health insurance?
My friend wants to move into an apartment with me, we are both in college so we want to be roommates, but her parents say that they will not pay her health insurance if she moves out. Since she is a student, she is going to be a dependent of theirs for a few more years. Does being a dependent of her parents legally obligate the parents to pay her health insurance?""
Can I get Motorcycle insurance for a hired motorcycle in Thailand?
I am planning to spend two weeks in Phuket and intend to hire a motorcycle. Is there anyway i can get compriensive insurance for this? Thanks Phil
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Spiritual JUST HOW TO Measure Spiritual Growth
Feminism could be the belief a person's character can not be judged on the gender, that people all deserve the right to consideration no matter appearance, that heresy from orthodox is just genius, that kindness and reverence get and deserved by all, that probably the most sincere kind of affection isn't restricted to one gender, as intellectual ideas and which means and objective and emotion aren't limited centered on one's intercourse oran. A Brisbane newspaper as soon as documented that at one college a fierce magpie acquired slice the faces in excess of 100 children. At the conclusion of the book the little one gets D & D's last kindness star and is asked how they are going to make the entire world better today? Today institutions and libraries and bookstores throughout the UK are usually celebrating Kindness Time This joyful special event with this even-a lot more joyful virtue was influenced (even while I compose this Personally i think humbled) by Question , my novel about a typical young boy having an extraordinary face.
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Meet the best 15 and 16-year-old basketball recruits in the country
The future of USA Basketball is in good hands with these young 5-star recruits
COLORADO SPRINGS — There’s a clear pecking order at USA Basketball’s annual junior minicamp. Of the 54 players in attendance this weekend, 18 are seniors looking to play their way onto the Hoops Summit roster. The rest of the camp is made up of high school sophomores and juniors ostensibly trying out for the program’s U17 World Cup team. But there’s more on the line than just that.
For the younger players in attendance, the minicamp has become a place where reputations are earned and stars are born. Want to make a name for yourself? All you have to do is show out against the top players in your age group and earn the respect of the seniors.
After two days of competition, we can safely say the future of USA Basketball is in good hands. These are the best players from the class of 2019 and class of 2020 we saw this weekend.
Class of 2019
Most agile big man: C James Wiseman, Nashville, Tennessee
Rank: No. 1 in the class of 2019, per ESPN
James Wiseman continues to show confidence in his jump shot. Has made shots from mid-range out to three today. His best days are ahead.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 8, 2017
The No. 1 player in the country is typically a name brand by the time he starts his junior year of high school. That isn’t the case for James Wiseman, a 6’11 big man who shot up to No. 1 after R.J. Barrett reclassified up a year. Wiseman may lack the notoriety that typically comes with his prestigious ranking, but he used the camp to show why scouts think so highly of him as a long-term prospect.
Wiseman looks the part of a new-age center. He’s fast up-and-down the floor and showed good lateral quickness defensively. He also seems to be just scratching the surface with his offensive skill set. Wiseman showed off a promising jumper and even attempted to pull off some crossover dribble moves when he got the ball at the top of the key.
Wiseman said he patterns his game after Anthony Davis and Kevin Garnett, the prototypes for the athletic, face-up big man who wins with speed, agility and skill over brute force. You can see the rough outline of that type of player starting to form.
Player poised to make an instant impact: Vern Carey Jr., Southwest Ranches, FL
Rank: No. 2 in class of 2019, per ESPN
USA Basketball
Vernon Carey enjoyed an eight-year NFL career as left tackle after being taken with a first round draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2004. His son has traded in the trenches for the hardwood, turning into a blue chip center recruit with a huge frame, soft hands and a developing jump shot.
Carey isn’t as fast or agile as Wiseman, but he’s stronger, better in the post and further along with his jump shot. As a long term prospect, Carey’s lack of elite length (6’11 wingspan) and lateral quickness will be hurdles. But he looks like a day-one contributor at the college level who could push a team over the top. He said Duke and Michigan State are recruiting him the hardest.
Biggest riser: Isaiah Stewart, Rochester, NY
Rank: No. 26 in class of 2019, per ESPN
One guy that raised his stock at USA this week is 2019 Isaiah Stewart. Strong, physical & bruising post that competes. Has scored it too.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 8, 2017
It was impossible to miss Stewart on the court based on his physicality alone. While so many of the players at the camp are still growing into their bodies, Stewart already has a mature, developed frame with wide shoulders and the type of strength that should not be possible for a 16-year-old. Next to Zion Williamson, Stewart was the most obvious man-child at the camp.
Stewart was a major presence defensively and on the glass. His motor never stopped running. He also showed off a developing shooting stroke out to 18-feet. Stewart only measured at 6’8, but his 7’3 wingspan makes up for it. Syracuse, Notre Dame and Maryland have made him a priority recruit.
Class of 2020
Most natural scorer: G Jalen Green, Fresno, CA
Rank: No. 2 in class of 2020, per ESPN
Green played for Paul Pierce’s grassroots team this summer and earned himself enough of a reputation that Russell Westbrook showed up to watch him at an event in Las Vegas. He’s already considered one of the top prospects in the class of 2020 and reinforced that belief with a strong showing this weekend.
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Green showed off the most impressive combination of skill and athleticism of any of the young guards. He’s a big time athlete who can beat people down the floor and finish above the rim, and he’s learning to play with pace. He’s also a skilled scorer who can knock down a jump shot and create off the dribble. It will be interesting to see if he ends up on or off the ball long-term.
Best defensive prospect: F Scottie Barnes, West Palm Beach, FL
Ranking: No. 16 in class of 2020, per ESPN
USA Basketball
Barnes is a quick-twitch athlete who could develop into a lockdown defender down the road. He has great length and didn’t back down in matchups against Williamson and Reddish all weekend.
Love what I've seen from 2020 forward Scottie Barnes. 6-7, 7-1 wingspan, big frame, guards 1-4, competes. Can handle + pass. J needs work.
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) October 8, 2017
At this point, Barnes is a ball of clay. He can handle the ball a bit in the open floor, but the skill aspect of his game has a long way to go. What makes him intriguing are the things you can teach: his quick feet, long arms and willingness to defend. If his offense catches up to his defense, he has a chance to be one of the best long-term prospects in this class.
Best shooter: SG Jabri Abdur-Rahim, Short Hills, NJ
Ranking: No. 8 in class of 2020, per ESPN
USA Basketball
The son of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, the No. 3 pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, Jabri played with a fearlessness that belied his age as a 15-year-old. He’s a confident shooter with deep range who had no trouble hitting shots from the extended international line. He also attacked the basket in transition, finishing an and-one layup through Carey at one point during Friday’s session.
Abdur-Rahim stood out as one of the best shooters in the camp regardless of age. At 6’6, he looks like the type of off-ball floor spacer teams at every level need.
Best ball handler: G R.J. Hampton, Little Elm, TX
Ranking: No. 4 in class of 2020, per ESPN
USA Basketball
Hampton’s game is undeniably smooth. As a 6’4 lead guard, he’s a long, fast athlete who can make plays for others in both in open floor and half court settings. He was so good with his dribble that he almost used it too much. His jumper wasn’t always falling this weekend, but his stroke looks good and should be a big part of his game moving forward.
Tremendous morning session here at USA trials from RJ Hampton. 2020 guard's poise & playmaking skills remain second to none
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) October 7, 2017
Senior stars Immanuel Quicklyy and Tre Jones both named Hampton the young player they were most impressed with at the camp.
Highest upside big man: C Isaiah Todd, Richmond, VA
Ranking: No. 1 in the class of 2020, per ESPN
2020 Isaiah Todd has gotten much stronger since summer's end. Playing more physically and aggressive. #USABB
— Eric Bossi (@ebosshoops) October 7, 2017
Todd is the early front-runner for the No. 1 player in the class of 2020 as a 6’10 face-up big man with impressive agility. He’s a confident three-point shooter and showed some grab-and-go ability off rebounds. He seems to fit the new-age center profile even better than Wiseman because he has some more versatility to his game.
Two wings to monitor closely: Greg Brown III and Noah Collier
De’vion Harmon dropping dimes dropping dimes to Noah Collier http://pic.twitter.com/9RXL14zgvQ
— Exposure Sports (@exposure_sports) October 8, 2017
2020 Greg Brown has been all over the place this session. Activity making things happen. Terrific session for 2019 PG De'Vion Harmon #USABB
— Eric Bossi (@ebosshoops) October 8, 2017
The most coveted archetype in basketball right now is the versatile 6’8 wing who can defend, finish at the basket and hit shots from the outside. Brown and Collier look like they can each become that type of player in the future. Both were all over the floor on each end thanks to impressive athleticism and length.
If their skill can catch up to their physical tools, Brown and Collier will each have a chance to be among the top long-term prospects in the class.
Biggest surprise: F Xavier Foster, Oskaloosa , IA
Ranking: Not ranked by ESPN
Well, going to need a new one of these. http://pic.twitter.com/olt3qrZM6h
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) October 8, 2017
The 15-year-old Foster temporarily delayed practice with a tip-dunk that shattered the backboard. Even more impressive: the next time he got on the court, he stole the ball and drained a deep three-pointer.
Foster looks like an athletic hybrid big man with a soft shooting touch and the ability to finish above the rim. He’s not currently ranked by ESPN in the class of 2020, but you can expect that to change soon.
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