Under the cover of darkness, Hyunjin, Changbin, Chan, and Minho moved with purpose through the quiet campus grounds. The faint glow of lampposts cast long shadows around them as they approached the fraternity house where the rival captain was known to reside. Tension crackled in the air, mingling with the cool night breeze as they neared their destination.
Hyunjin's jaw was set in a determined line, his mind focused on the task ahead. He couldn't shake the image of Felix's distressed expression earlier, nor the anger that had boiled in his veins at the rival captain's audacity. This was more than just protecting his reputation-it was about safeguarding Felix and ensuring that no one dared threaten him again.
As they reached the fraternity house, Hyunjin motioned for his friends to stay back as he approached the entrance alone. The heavy thud of his footsteps echoed in the silence, his heart pounding with a mix of adrenaline and resolve. He pushed open the door, stepping into the dimly lit hallway where the sounds of distant laughter and music filtered through closed doors.
Hyunjin's gaze swept the hallway until he spotted the familiar face of the rival captain, lounging arrogantly with a group of friends in the common area. Their eyes locked for a fleeting moment-recognition sparking in the captain's gaze before it hardened into defiance.
"What do you want, Hwang?" the rival captain sneered, pushing himself to his feet with a swagger that bordered on insolence. "Come to gloat about your lucky win today?"
Hyunjin's voice was cold and measured as he closed the distance between them, his fists clenched at his sides. "I'm here to make something very clear," he stated evenly, his tone brooking no argument. "No one touches Felix. You crossed a line, and now you're going to face the consequences."
A ripple of tension spread through the room as the rival captain's friends exchanged uneasy glances, sensing the gravity of the situation. The captain's bravado faltered slightly, replaced by a flicker of uncertainty that betrayed his earlier confidence.
"You can't intimidate me, Hwang," the rival captain shot back defiantly, though his voice wavered imperceptibly. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Hyunjin stepped closer, his gaze unwavering as he towered over the captain, exuding a quiet menace that left no room for doubt. "You harassed Felix," he stated bluntly, his voice low and dangerous. "And now you're going to apologize. Publicly."
The captain's jaw clenched, his fists tightening at his sides as he weighed his options. Finally, with a begrudging nod, he conceded defeat. "Fine," he bit out through gritted teeth. "I'll do it."
Satisfied but wary, Hyunjin nodded once, his gaze piercing as he held the captain's stare. "You'll do it tomorrow," he instructed firmly. "At noon, in front of the entire football team and the cheerleading squad. Don't make me come looking for you again."
Without waiting for a response, Hyunjin turned on his heel and strode out of the fraternity house, leaving a stunned silence in his wake. His friends fell into step beside him as they made their way back across the campus grounds, their hearts lighter with a sense of justice served.
As they disappeared into the night, Hyunjin couldn't shake the weight of what had transpired. He had stood up not just for his own pride, but for Felix's honor and safety-a responsibility he would carry with unwavering determination.
And as dawn broke over the horizon, Hyunjin knew that tomorrow would bring a new chapter-one where Felix would see just how far Hyunjin was willing to go to protect him.
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