Chapter 17 : A Tense Encounter

Nam-ju visited again, her expression unreadable as always. She asked how I was doing, and I replied that I was managing. Then, without another word, she turned and left.

Later that day, I was playing video games with Jin and Hoseok in the game room when Taehyung walked in. He sat down next to me, making me feel uneasy with his close proximity. Despite Jin and Hoseok's attempts to distract him, Taehyung continued to make advances, making me increasingly uncomfortable.

Just as the situation was becoming unbearable, Namjoon burst into the room, his eyes blazing with jealousy. He was furious at the scene before him, and his anger was directed at Taehyung. The two brothers exchanged heated words, and Namjoon's anger boiled over, culminating in a vicious slap that sent Taehyung crashing to the ground, bleeding profusely.

Jin and Hoseok quickly intervened, holding Namjoon back as he tried to lunge at Taehyung again. The commotion drew the attention of the others, who rushed into the room to see what was happening.

As the tension subsided slightly, Namjoon turned to me, his eyes still burning with intensity. He placed a possessive hand on my head, pulling me closer. "You belong to me," he said, his voice firm but with a hint of gentleness.

Just then, Jimin spoke up, "Taehyung, I did warn you the first day we came here. You told me about your encounter with her at the hospital, and how Namjoon was mad at you. You should have known better."

The room fell silent, the only sound Taehyung's heavy breathing as he struggled to get up, his face still bleeding. Nam-ju appeared with a first aid kit, cleaning Taehyung's face before smacking him on the head. "Next time, you'll stay away from her," she scolded. "Namjoon told me he warned you about Y/N. Why won't you listen? You're always the rebel of the family." Taehyung, still rubbing his sore head, looked up at him and grinned. "Hey, bro, no hard feelings, right?"

Namjoon's expression remained stern, but his eyes flickered with a hint of amusement. "Just remember, Y/N is off-limits. Got it?" He said raising his voice a little,Taehyung nodded hastily, still grinning. "Got it, got it. No more trouble... for now, at least!"

In the corner, Yoongi and Jungkook burst out laughing. "Haha, Taehyung, you always know how to get yourself into a mess!" Yoongi chuckled.

Jungkook nodded, still grinning. "Yeah, and we're just glad it's not us on the receiving end of Namjoon's wrath for once!"

Yoongi and Jungkook laughed even harder, enjoying the rare moment of levity in the tense atmosphere. "Oh, this is going to be good," Yoongi muttered, wiping tears from his eyes. "Can't wait to see what you get yourself into next, Tae-tae!"

Taehyung threw a pillow at them, his face red with anger. "Don't call me that!"

Nam-ju smacked him once more, her hand swift and sharp. "Stay still, I'm not done cleaning your face!"

Jimin burst out laughing at the sight, his eyes shining with mirth. "This is priceless!"

Taehyung glared at Nam-ju, his face still red with anger, but his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Ow, Nam-ju.....that hurts! Maybe next time you would stay away from Y/N!"

Nam-ju smacked him again, her expression unyielding. "stupid kid. Maybe next time you'll listen."

Jin, who had been watching the scene unfold, couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of Taehyung's misfortune. "Well, I guess that's one way to learn a lesson..."