BALANCE ⚖️ ||The Hidden Dark Secrets|| [ON GOING/EDITING]

✓_•|Chap_16|• 𓆉︎Uncomfortable Dress𓆉︎

Jungkook entered the room with a plate of food in his hand, quietly closing the door behind him. As he did, Y/N quickly and discreetly hid the papers she had been examining, tucking them into her pant pocket without him noticing. Her heart raced as she watched him approach the couch, a wary look in her eyes.

Jungkook sat down on the couch and placed the plate of food on the small table in front of him. He looked at Y/N, his expression a mix of concern and authority. "You need to eat," he stated firmly, gesturing for her to join him.

Y/N hesitated for a moment, her eyes flicking between the food and Jungkook. After a moment of contemplation, she sighed and slowly made her way over to the couch, sitting down beside him but keeping a noticeable distance between them. Her appetite was almost non-existent, and she only managed to nibble at the food, her movements slow and mechanical.

Jungkook noticed her reluctance. "You need to eat more," he ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"I'm not hungry," she replied, pushing the plate away slightly.

His eyes narrowed as he leaned closer, his voice dropping a notch. "If you don't eat, I'll have to feed you myself. And trust me, you won't like that."

Before Y/N could react, Jungkook reached out, his hand aiming to hold her jaw and make her eat. But with a swift, calculated move, Y/N grabbed his wrist, stopping him in his tracks. Her grip was firm, her eyes locking onto his with a steely resolve.

"Don't assume I'm weak," she warned, her voice low and dangerous. "I'm strong enough to defeat you."

Jungkook was momentarily taken aback, his eyes widening slightly at her strength and determination. The tension between them was palpable, an unspoken challenge hanging in the air. For a moment, neither of them moved, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills.

Finally, Jungkook smirked, impressed by her boldness. "You're full of surprises," he remarked, his voice softer now, almost teasing. But he didn't try to force her again. Instead, he slowly retracted his hand, letting her go. "But you still need to eat. I'm not letting you starve."

Y/N released his wrist, her gaze softening slightly. "I'll eat when I feel like it," she replied, her tone still firm but less confrontational.

Jungkook nodded, leaning back on the couch, his expression thoughtful. "Fair enough," he said, though the concern in his eyes didn't fade. "But just remember, I'm not going to let you waste away. You're important... whether you want to admit it or not."

Y/N looked at him, caught off guard by his words. She didn't respond, choosing instead to reach for the spoon again, taking another small bite of food. This time, she didn't push him away when he quietly moved the plate closer to her, the silence between them no longer as tense as before.

After eating half of the food from the plate, Y/N placed the spoon back on the corner of the plate. Sitting with one leg crossed over the other, she turned her head towards Jungkook with a commanding air. "This is enough. Now, I want to leave."

Jungkook gave her a sidelong glance at her sudden statement. "Right now?" he asked, his brows furrowing with a questioning look.

Y/N nodded firmly. "Yes."

Jungkook thought for a moment, then sighed. "Alright, but you'll need to wait a bit. It's already 12 o'clock. Everyone gets busy with their work at around 3:30 p.m., so it will be easier to get out of here then."

Y/N gave a nod of understanding.

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