𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐄

CHAPTER 24

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With YN and her friends in full swing, their living room was transformed into a vibrant party setting. They sang and danced as if there were no worries in the world, beers in hand and laughter resonating off the walls.

The intensity of the occasion and the music's beat caused the room to pulsate with energy. The sounds of laughing and chatter filled the air as bottles clinked together in toast.

The cares and anxieties of daily life subsided as they danced and socialised, to be replaced by the pure delight of being together. Every instance served as a celebration of their friendship and unity and a reminder of the ties that kept them together through good times and bad.

Surrounded by the warmth and laughter of her friends, YN was overwhelmed with gratitude for life's small joys at that time. The world began to lighten off her shoulders with every second that went by, allowing her to fully immerse herself in the wonder of the present.

Their laughter resounded like a joyful chorus as they danced into the night as a group. As the hours passed, YN realised she would treasure her memories of this day for a long time to come—a tribute to the value of friendship and the splendour of experiencing life to the fullest.

YN silently promised herself that she would not let the party's throbbing energy get to her. When she got back to Seoul, she promised to share every thrilling second, every fit of laughter, and every touching memory with Jungkook and Lori.

She felt the weight of her absence from their life, and she couldn't help but wonder whether, wherever they were, they were sharing comparable moments of happiness and companionship. A stab of bittersweet desire shot through her chest as she imagined them by her side, laughing and dancing with the same unfettered abandon.

"Here it is!" Everyone in the room gasped in amazement as Bryce triumphantly held up the venomous snake, shock that left everyone—including YN—stunted into silence. They were both terrified and fascinated by the sight of the frightening creature spinning in Bryce's hands, sending shivers down their spines.

"What the hell is this, Bryce?" YN cried out, her words a little slurred due to the alcohol's effects impairing her judgement. She was drunk, but her amazement and bewilderment at what was happening to her were evident as she tried to process the bizarre scenario.

Despite his friends' surprised looks, Bryce smiled mischievously, his eyes glimmering with anticipation. His voice laced with a thrill from adrenaline, he exclaimed confidently, "This is why we are here, lads!" His bold move of leaning in to kiss the snake's head caused people around him to react with a combination of fear and amazement.

"Oh god, you have gone crazy for sure!" YN shouted, finding it difficult to comprehend the strange turn of events as her doubt verged on incredulity. Before she realised how serious things were, Mike was by her side with his arm firmly over her shoulders.

"YN!" In sharp contrast to the mayhem going on around them, Mike whispered in her ear, "Let's enjoy," in a calm and collected manner. Mike was strangely unfazed by the poisonous snake's presence, his demeanour projecting confidence and control despite the potential threat.

YN was still feeling a little uneasy, and it was eating away at her while the celebration went on around them. She was caught between the excitement of the moment and the constant sense of caution that was whispering warnings in her ear since, in spite of Mike's promises, the snake's presence served as a clear reminder of how unpredictable their surroundings might be.