Trigger me - Joshua x reader - 500 Soulmate special
Type: 500 Soulmate special
Joshuaβs 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 didnβt 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 wouldnβt scare them off or make them view him negatively.
Another of Joshuaβs wishes was that his soulmate wasnβt 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 didnβt 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 didnβt want to see his significant other be tortured or interrogated by his own gang.
Joshua didnβt 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.
βJoshua, I understand that this is your first year. We trust you to do your best. Iβve 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 itβll make a profit to us. Try to do what you can to get them to join us, but donβt sacrifice us too much. Make them think they need us, not the other way around.β
βOkay, you can trust in me.β
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 wasnβt use to negotiating on Junβs level but he wasnβt bad. Hyungwon noticed him approaching, smirking at him.
βYou got thrown in here too huh?β
Joshua handed Hyungwon the drink, confused by his question.
βI mean, Jun is always at these things. Yet, youβre here this year.β
βYeah, well, he was busy. So here I am.β
βOur situation is much the same.β
βI thought you were the negotiator?β
βMe? No, Iβm the fill in. Our negotiator is also on business. Iβm guessing your with me because youβre looking for a truce?β
βHmm, maybe. I just thought I would start with you. I might make a truce with the others yet.β
βThat was bold Joshua, Iβll give you that. How about this, Iβll let my negotiator know that seventeen is interested in a truce. Sheβs back tomorrow after all. Only rule is, you donβt make a truce with the others. Do we have a deal?β
βOh? You need us do you?β
βTake it or leave it.β
βIβll take it. Jun is back tomorrow anyway. Here, Iβll give you my number incase.β
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.
βTomorrow for the negotiation. I want the one at the truce convention or the deal is off.β
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.
βSmart and on time. I like you already.β
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.
βJoshua, right? Please, sit.β
βWhy me? Why did I have to come?β
βYou convinces Hyungwon after all. I was curious about your skill.β
βWell, youβve got me now.β
βOkay, name your terms.β
βWe 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.β
βJoshua, I understand that weβre soulmates, but that wonβt get me to agree to an unfair deal.β
Joshuaβs eyes widened at the statement. His eyes drifted to the tattoo. The initials now formed a name. He mumbled the name.
βI like the way you say it. Iβll tell you what. You can have 25% of the profits. I will go no more.β
Joshua thought for a moment. It was still an acceptable deal. They only expected to get 20%.
βDeal. But you have to go on a date with me tonight in return.β
βGo on a date with my soulmate? I would love to.β