**Escalation**

Sangwoo's face twisted in a snarl, his eyes blazing with a fierce intensity that sent a shiver down Jason's spine. The air seemed to vibrate with his anger, and the group's collective gasp was like a sigh of dread. "How dare you," Sangwoo spat, his voice low and venomous, as he took a step closer to Ron. "You think you can just touch him? You think he's yours to comfort?" Rage, Silky, Max, and Adapt exchanged uneasy glances, their faces set in defensive lines. "Whoa, back off, dude," Rage said, his voice firm but cautious. "We're not trying to start anything." Sangwoo's laughter was cold and mirthless. "You think you're starting something? You have no idea what you're dealing with." The group's attempts at calmness only seemed to fuel Sangwoo's rage. Silky took a step forward, his hands raised in a placating gesture. "Hey, let's just chill out, okay? We don't want any trouble." But Sangwoo was beyond reason. With a swift motion, he reached out and grabbed Jason's wrist, his grip like a vice. Jason's eyes widened in shock as Sangwoo yanked him forward, pulling him into a sprint. The group gave chase, their shouts and curses echoing through the air as they tried to keep up with Sangwoo's long strides. But he was too quick, too strong. He dodged and weaved through the crowded streets, Jason stumbling to keep up with him. Max, Adapt, Rage, and Silky were hot on their heels, their faces set in determined lines. "Hey, let him go!" Max shouted, but Sangwoo just kept running. As they turned a corner, Sangwoo suddenly burst through a narrow alleyway, Jason still clutched in his grasp. The group's shouts grew fainter, their footsteps slower, until they were finally out of sight. Sangwoo didn't slow down until they reached a sleek black car, parked in a dimly lit side street. He flung open the door and pushed Jason inside, following close behind. The door slammed shut behind them, and Jason was trapped. As Sangwoo slid into the driver's seat, Jason's eyes met his, a mix of fear and panic swirling in his chest. Sangwoo's gaze was calm, almost serene, but his eyes still burned with an unnerving intensity. With a smooth motion, Sangwoo started the engine and pulled out of the parking spot, leaving the chaos behind. Jason was trapped, alone and scared, with no idea where Sangwoo was taking him. The city blurred by outside, a kaleidoscope of lights and sounds, as Jason's mind racing with a single, terrifying question: what did Sangwoo want from him?