𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑻𝒊𝒆𝒔 || 𝐁𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐅𝐅

~Ch-17~

"Family by name, strangers by heart"

The sprawling mansion stood stark against the gray winter sky, its cold, uninviting exterior a perfect reflection of the atmosphere within.

The interior, though lavish, was a battlefield of icy stares and unspoken resentment. The occupants, a fractured family held together by the flimsiest of ties, had just returned from their respective universities.

Y/n, the tomboy daughter with a heart as cold as the stone walls, trudged into the living room with her stepbrothers Namjoon, Jin, Yoongi, Hoseok, Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook.

Each one kept their distance, their expressions mirroring the indifference they felt toward each other.

Their mother, a woman of questionable morals and infinite ambition, was once again pursuing her endless quest for wealth.

Married to their stepfather, a wealthy businessman, she had long since abandoned any pretense of maternal affection. Her disdain for Y/n was palpable, a daily reminder of her disappointment.

Y/n’s stepbrothers, sons of different mothers yet bonded by their father’s wealth, mirrored the coldness of the mansion. They too had learned to navigate life with a heart of ice, their interactions with Y/n minimal and mechanical.

The call to gather in the living room was a rare occurrence, sparking mild curiosity tinged with apprehension.

One by one, they took their places, each maintaining a calculated distance from the others. The air was thick with an uncomfortable silence, broken only by the occasional rustle of clothing or the creak of the leather sofas.

Eyes averted, they waited, the minutes stretching into an eternity.

At last, their parents descended the grand staircase. Their stepfather, a man of imposing presence but few words, led the way. Behind him, their mother followed, her eyes glinting with the cold calculation that had become her trademark.

They reached the bottom of the stairs and entered the living room, taking their places with an air of authority.

Their stepfather cleared his throat, his deep voice resonating in the silence.

Dad - Kids, we both wanted to tell you that we have to go to Canada for a month for business purposes…and we will have to leave today itself.

The announcement was met with the expected indifference. Namjoon, Jin, Yoongi, Hoseok, Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook exchanged brief glances before nodding their heads.

This was not an uncommon occurrence; their parents’ absences were frequent and usually unremarkable.

Y/n, true to form, remained silent, her expression unchanged. She had long since learned not to care.

With the matter settled, the siblings retreated to their respective rooms. The mansion, once again, fell into its customary quiet.

Y/n trudged upstairs, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts she had long since stopped trying to untangle.

Her room, though spacious and filled with expensive furnishings, felt like a cage. She dropped onto her bed, staring up at the ceiling, her mind a blank canvas.

The next few days passed in a blur of monotony. The brothers went about their routines, their interactions limited to curt nods and brief exchanges.

Y/n spent most of her time in her room, her sanctuary from the world outside. Occasionally, she ventured out, only to be met with the same cold indifference from her stepbrothers. She preferred it that way; emotions were a weakness she couldn’t afford.

A/n

Sry for short chapter!

And yeah, there is some changed in the introduction, I made it before publishing the story but wattpad didn't updated it... so

In bts some of them are adopted... like just use their real surnames...only 3 are Kim's, the rest of them are min, Jung, park, jeon

Hope y'all enjoyed

Byeee <333