Chapter 1: Darkness Descends

V's world was a canvas of sound and touch. He knew every inch of his neighborhood, every echo of his footsteps, and every whisper of the wind. V was born with a rare condition called Leber congenital amaurosis, which left him blind from birth. His parents had been devastated by the diagnosis, but they vowed to give him a normal life. They encouraged his other senses, teaching him to navigate the world through touch, sound, and smell.

As he grew up, V learned to adapt, developing a keen sense of hearing and a sensitive sense of touch. He learned to read Braille, play music, and even cook. But despite his many talents, V's blindness made him vulnerable, and he often felt like an outsider looking in.

Jimin, his childhood friend and confidant, had always been there to support him. Together, they explored the world, Jimin describing the sights and colors that V could only imagine. They lived in a cozy apartment, surrounded by the familiar scent of fresh laundry and Jimin's mother's cooking.

It was V's birthday, and Jimin had planned the perfect celebration. They hit the town, dancing the night away at the exclusive nightclub, "Eclipse." The pulsating lights and throbbing music filled the air, and V's radiant smile and carefree laughter drew admiring glances. But one gaze stood out - Jungkook's.

From the VIP section, Jungkook watched V with an intensity that made Jimin's skin crawl. He sensed danger lurking, but before he could react, Jungkook's gaze locked onto V like a predator sensing prey. Jungkook was entranced by the way V's eyes sparkled under the strobing lights, and the way his dark hair fell across his forehead in messy, endearing locks.

As the night wore on, Jimin and V danced, lost in the music and joy of the moment. But Jungkook's obsession burned hotter with each passing minute. He dispatched his men, dressed in black and sporting menacing scowls, to bring V to him.

Jimin noticed Jungkook's intense stare and felt a shiver run down his spine. He tried to steer V away, but it was too late. Jungkook's men descended upon the dance floor, their eyes fixed on V. In a flash, V was surrounded, his arms grasped by Jungkook's henchmen. Jimin tried to intervene, but he was shoved aside, his protests drowned out by the music.

V's terrified gaze met Jimin's, and then he was gone, dragged away into the darkness. Jimin's heart raced as he frantically scanned the crowd, but V was nowhere to be seen. Panic set in, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios.

"V!" Jimin screamed, pushing through the crowd, but his voice was drowned out by the music.

He spun around, desperately searching for a glimpse of V's dark hair or bright smile, but he was gone. Jimin's eyes locked onto the VIP section, where Jungkook sat, his gaze still fixed on the spot where V had disappeared.

A chill ran down Jimin's spine as their eyes met, and he knew he had to act fast. He pushed through the crowd, determined to find V and get him back. But as he reached the edge of the dance floor, he realized he was alone, and V was gone.

Jimin's panic turned to desperation as he frantically searched for V, his heart racing with every passing second. He knew he had to find him before it was too late...

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