#500 follower

Type: 500 Soulmate special

Joshua:

Joshua’s finger traced over his wrist. The initials that were engraved in his skin almost haunted him. He was growing older each day and he was still yet to find his soulmate. He wished for the initials to simply spread out into a name. It was a name that he longed to know, a name that would help shape and mould his future. Considering his soulmate didn’t reject him. He just hoped that when he met them, the could accept the fact that he was in the mafia. He hoped that it wouldn’t scare them off or make them view him negatively.

Another of Joshua’s wishes was that his soulmate wasn’t in the mafia. It was a dangerous world and if they were in the mafia, it would mean that they were in an opposing group. Not to mention that Joshua didn’t get out of the torture room or head quarters much. So if he was to meet them on anything but a pure coincidence, it would be in bad circumstances. He didn’t want to see his significant other be tortured or interrogated by his own gang.

Joshua didn’t have time to worry about any of that though. The mafia gangs had their temporary truce coming up. It was one day a year where they would send their negotiators and translators to meet with the others. It was a chance to form truces between gangs and a way to keep the peace between turfs. Not every group was involved, but most of the bigger ones. Joshua was meant to go in place of Jun this year as he was out on another business mission in China. He was nervous because it was his first year, so that took his mind away from his soulmate.

He packed his bag, grabbing everything he needed before heading towards the car. Seungcheol stood, waiting for him.

“Joshua, I understand that this is your first year. We trust you to do your best. I’ve made you a list of groups we want a truce with. This year, our main target is Monsta x. We need them on our side this year. They currently have some of the biggest drug trades and it’ll make a profit to us. Try to do what you can to get them to join us, but don’t sacrifice us too much. Make them think they need us, not the other way around.”

“Okay, you can trust in me.”

Joshua entered the car, on his way to the meeting place.

When he entered, the place had quite a few people in there. He searched around the area for each group. Most had two people, some only had one. He specifically searched for anyone from Monsta x. His eyes landed on Hyungwon and he made a bee line for him. He grabbed two drinks on the way, ready to butter him up. Joshua wasn’t use to negotiating on Jun’s level but he wasn’t bad. Hyungwon noticed him approaching, smirking at him.

“You got thrown in here too huh?”

“What do you mean?”

Joshua handed Hyungwon the drink, confused by his question.

“I mean, Jun is always at these things. Yet, you’re here this year.”

“Yeah, well, he was busy. So here I am.”

“Our situation is much the same.”

“I thought you were the negotiator?”

“Me? No, I’m the fill in. Our negotiator is also on business. I’m guessing your with me because you’re looking for a truce?”

“Hmm, maybe. I just thought I would start with you. I might make a truce with the others yet.”

“That was bold Joshua, I’ll give you that. How about this, I’ll let my negotiator know that seventeen is interested in a truce. She’s back tomorrow after all. Only rule is, you don’t make a truce with the others. Do we have a deal?”

“Oh? You need us do you?”

“Take it or leave it.”

“I’ll take it. Jun is back tomorrow anyway. Here, I’ll give you my number incase.”

Joshua handed over his number, settling on chatting with Hyungwon for the rest of the day.

When Joshua was back at head quarters and finally going to sleep, he received a text.

‘Tomorrow for the negotiation. I want the one at the truce convention or the deal is off.’

Joshua was confused. He got up to show Cheol. Cheol explained that Joshua would just have to be the one to go.

Joshua sighed, setting an alarm, ready for tomorrow.

When Joshua arrived at their office, he was amazing by the size. It was big for the members they had. He knocked, the door opening to reveal Hyungwon.

“Smart and on time. I like you already.”

Joshua followed Hyungwon down the hall and into a room. In the room, sat a woman. Her leg was crossed over the other, waiting for him.

“Joshua, right? Please, sit.”

Joshua obliged.

“Why me? Why did I have to come?”

“You convinces Hyungwon after all. I was curious about your skill.”

“Well, you’ve got me now.”

“Okay, name your terms.”

“We want to sell drugs on your turf, in exchange, you can sell your weapons on ours. We will give you 20% of our cut and we get 30% of yours because guns are sold a lot less often.”

“Joshua, I understand that we’re soulmates, but that won’t get me to agree to an unfair deal.”

Joshua’s eyes widened at the statement. His eyes drifted to the tattoo. The initials now formed a name. He mumbled the name.

“I like the way you say it. I’ll tell you what. You can have 25% of the profits. I will go no more.”

Joshua thought for a moment. It was still an acceptable deal. They only expected to get 20%.

“Deal. But you have to go on a date with me tonight in return.”

Omg!! Guys, you’re so awesome!! This just made my day! :D

As a celebration for 500 followers (now 665 jesus christ) im doing a ONE SHOT fic-since this is in celebration of my followers YOU get to pick which fic gets made (though if your pick doesnt win, some might be reused for a future milstone!!)

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Anyways now for the rambling

Was really really really hoping to get Bookshop Ch. 7 finished this weekend. Sadly, I’ve been dealing with a pretty bad pressure point migraine (in my FACE) since yesterday afternoon so brain’s been distracted. I’ve had to be moving around a lot today to keep it at bay so I’ve used the walking time to do the dreaming on it. The writing will come when I can sit and concentrate comfortably again. I may get to work on a little tonight if I’m lucky.

I have a proper celebration waiting in the wings but it will have to wait a hot second while I sort some stuff out...but I was just shutting down for the night last night and my phone pinged and this happened.