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The shrill cry of an alarm filled the room, bouncing off crimson walls and chocolate-brown accents.
But the girl buried under her blanket remained unfazed, puffing her cheeks as she turned away from the relentless beeping that had persisted for a solid five minutes.
Still cocooned in her blanket, she showed no signs of waking up.
The peaceful moment, however, was short-lived.
With a swift push, the door swung open, and a young woman in her mid-twenties strode in, her gaze settling on the sleeping figure with an air of exasperation.
She crossed the room purposefully, and, with one quick motion, yanked the blanket away.
A startled whine escaped the sleepy girl as the cold hit her.
Her doe eyes fluttered open, and she looked up to find her older sister standing over her, blanket in hand and a no-nonsense glare on her face.
“eonni~,” she whined, her voice still thick with sleep.
The older sister, however, remained unmoved, her tone strict.
“Do you know what time it is, Lisa?!”
Lisa blinked, then glanced over at the clock.
Her eyes widened in horror as she realized just how late it was.
“Don’t you want to meet our new siblings?” her sister added, a pointed look on her face.
Yesterday’s memories came flooding back, and Lisa bolted upright, sleepiness instantly replaced by panic.
Today was their first day at the new school, where she’d finally meet their new stepsiblings.
“Holy—f-f-fook! S-sorry, eonni! I’ll go get ready. Bye, Pikachu~” She giggled, dashing off as her sister shook her head, unable to hide a soft smile.
Once Lisa had rushed through her morning routine, she slipped into her school uniform, tidied her bangs, and admired her reflection.
Satisfied, she skipped down the stairs, her heart beating with excitement.
The dining room was lively, with everyone except one usual latecomer already seated.
Lisa greeted her family with a quick kiss on her father’s cheek and playful high-fives for her siblings.
Then, the final sibling appeared, met with a mix of playful glares and smirks.
He was all too familiar with their silent commentary on his habit of being late.
“Well, look who finally graced us with his presence,” Jin quipped, smirking.
“Your Majesty, would you like something special?”
The latecomer, Jimin, gave a sheepish grin, scratching the back of his neck.
“Ji-Jin Hyung…”
But Jin just sighed. “Just take your seat, brat.”
Jimin hurried to sit across from Lisa, who stifled a laugh as she leaned over to whisper to her brother Jungkook.
“Jimin Oppa got scolded again.”
Jungkook chuckled. “It was a fun scolding, though.”
Jimin gave them a playful glare. “I can hear you, you know.”
Conversation shifted to the upcoming day.
Their father, smiling warmly, asked, “So, are you all excited for the new school?”
“Ne, Appa!” Rosé replied brightly.
“I’m only excited because I’ll finally meet our new family members,” Lisa grinned, shoving another mouthful of food into her mouth.
“Right, Appa,” Namjoon teased,
“Otherwise, how would the maknaes ever be excited about school?”
Laughter filled the room as they continued their breakfast, the mood light and lively.
Soon, they piled into their limo, heading off together.
Today was special— today, they were starting a new chapter.
The ride took about ten minutes, and when they arrived, they stepped out, taking in the sight of the campus.
The younger siblings, especially, marveled at its beauty, though the older ones kept a more composed expression.
At one point, Jisso, the eldest, turned to the younger ones.
“Head to the principal’s office while others go to university,” she instructed, her tone firm.
The younger siblings nodded, splitting off from the others.
Jisso and Seokjin went off in their limo to their office while the younger ones headed to the principal’s office.
After receiving their locker keys and schedules, they made their way to their classes.
As they walked, a large crowd in one area caught their attention, curiosity drawing them closer.
What they found left them all momentarily speechless.
