Eclipse Of Shadows

chapter 10

After the brutal clash between Taehyung and Jungkook, the group slowly made their way back to the university. The weight of the recent events hung heavily over them, each step filled with the silent understanding that nothing would ever be the same.

As they reached the campus, the once-vibrant atmosphere felt muted, drained of its usual energy. The students who were unaware of the supernatural battle carried on with their lives, oblivious to the turmoil and destruction that had just unfolded.

The group moved as one, a tight-knit unit still reeling from the intensity of what had just occurred. Taehyung and Jungkook, though physically healed, remained haunted by the darkness they had unleashed. They walked in silence, side by side, but the distance between them felt insurmountable.

Namjoon, ever the leader, glanced at his friends and knew they needed something to ground them, to remind them that they were still alive and still had each other. He cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention.

"We need to stick together," he said quietly, his voice filled with a quiet determination. "Whatever happens next, we can't let it tear us apart. We fight together, and we survive together."

Jin, standing beside Namjoon, nodded in agreement. "We’ve been through too much to let it all fall apart now."

First and Khaotung exchanged a glance, their hands brushing against each other in silent support. Even in the midst of all the chaos, their feelings for one another had grown, though neither had yet to fully acknowledge it.

As the group reached their dorms, J-Hope broke the tense silence. "Let’s just take a breath, okay? We’ve all been through hell, but we’re still here."

His attempt to lighten the mood earned a few weak smiles, though the underlying tension remained.

James, who had stayed quiet throughout the entire journey, finally spoke up. "We can’t ignore what happened. We need to figure out what’s going on, why this is happening. We can’t just go back to normal like nothing happened."

Net, who had been struggling with his own internal battles, nodded. "We need answers. And we need to be ready for whatever comes next."

Taehyung, still feeling the remnants of the dark power he had tapped into, clenched his fists. "We’ll find them. We’ll find whoever’s behind this and end it."

Jungkook, his voice a low growl, added, "This isn’t over. Not by a long shot."

The determination in their voices seemed to lift the group’s spirits, if only a little. But the shadows of doubt and fear still lingered, especially with the knowledge that the new student, though seemingly normal, had been possessed and played a part in pushing Taehyung and Jungkook to their breaking points.

As night fell, the group gathered in the common room of their dorm, an unspoken agreement that they needed to stay close to one another. The room was filled with a heavy silence, the air thick with unspoken words and unresolved tension.

Bella, who had always been the peacemaker, broke the silence. "We should all rest. We’re no good to anyone if we’re exhausted."

One by one, the group agreed, heading to their respective rooms. But sleep did not come easily. The events of the day played over and over in their minds, the fear and uncertainty gnawing at them.

Taehyung lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling, his thoughts a jumbled mess. Jungkook was just a few feet away in the bed opposite his, and though Taehyung no longer felt fear towards him, the weight of what had almost happened between them kept him awake.

"Jungkook?" Taehyung’s voice was barely a whisper, but in the quiet of the room, it was loud enough.

Jungkook turned to face him, his dark eyes reflecting the same turmoil Taehyung felt. "Yeah?"