Twisted Destinies [ sehun × jeongguk ]

Chapter 1: Unseen Threads

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High School - A Place of Dominance

The echo of footsteps filled the hallways of the prestigious high school, where Alphas reigned supreme, and the hierarchy was clear. Alphas, Betas, and Omegas all walked the same halls, but their lives couldn’t have been more different. Omegas were often subjected to ridicule and scorn, seen as weak and inferior, while Alphas basked in their power.

Among the Alphas, Sehun stood out as the most feared and admired. With his tall stature, blonde hair, and piercing eyes, he commanded attention wherever he went. His tan skin seemed to glow under the fluorescent lights, adding to the aura of authority that surrounded him. The students parted like the Red Sea as he walked by, their heads lowered in submission. They all knew better than to cross Sehun.

But for one Omega, this power imbalance was a living nightmare.

**Jungkook - The Quiet Target**

Jungkook, with his black hair falling softly over his forehead and pale skin that almost glowed in contrast to the other students, tried to remain as invisible as possible. He kept to himself, clutching his books tightly against his chest as he walked down the hall. He could feel the stares, the whispers that followed him like a shadow.

“Look at him, pretending he doesn’t know his place,” one of Sehun’s lackeys sneered, their voice dripping with disdain.

Sehun, walking ahead, barely turned his head but smirked. He didn’t need to say anything; his presence alone was enough to keep the pressure on Jungkook. For years, Sehun had made it his mission to torment the quiet Omega. Every day was a new challenge for Jungkook, a new way to endure the subtle and not-so-subtle cruelties of the high school’s most popular Alpha.

**Chanyeol - The Voice of Reason**

From the sidelines, Chanyeol watched with growing unease. As Sehun’s older brother, he had seen the way power had gone to his sibling’s head. Unlike Sehun, Chanyeol was approachable, always smiling, with a tall, warm presence that put others at ease. He was well-liked by everyone, including the Omegas, who felt safe around him.

Chanyeol’s heart ached every time he saw Jungkook’s slumped shoulders and downcast eyes. He had tried to talk to Sehun before, but his brother had always brushed him off, too proud and arrogant to listen.

“Sehun,” Chanyeol called out as he approached his brother during lunch break. Sehun was leaning against the wall, surrounded by his group of followers.

“What do you want?” Sehun’s tone was sharp, his eyes narrowing slightly. He didn’t like being interrupted, especially not by Chanyeol.

“You need to stop this,” Chanyeol said, his voice firm but not confrontational. “Jungkook hasn’t done anything to deserve this treatment.”

Sehun rolled his eyes, clearly uninterested in whatever lecture Chanyeol was about to give. “He’s an Omega, Chanyeol. This is how the world works. Alphas are at the top, and Omegas are at the bottom. It’s nature.”

“No, Sehun. That’s not how it should be. You’re better than this,” Chanyeol pressed, his gaze unwavering.

“Drop it, Chanyeol,” Sehun snapped, his patience wearing thin. “You’re not my dad.”

With that, Sehun pushed past Chanyeol, heading toward the courtyard where his girlfriend Lisa was waiting for him.

**Lisa - The Manipulative Girlfriend**

Lisa was everything an Alpha female aspired to be: beautiful, cunning, and manipulative. With her striking features and impeccable fashion sense, she drew eyes wherever she went. But beneath the surface, Lisa was cold and calculating, always looking for ways to maintain her position of power.

As Sehun approached, Lisa’s face lit up with a smile, but it was more for show than genuine affection. She wrapped her arms around Sehun’s neck, pulling him close. “I missed you,” she purred, though her eyes flicked briefly to Jungkook, who was sitting alone on a nearby bench.

Sehun didn’t notice the look, or perhaps he didn’t care. He was too absorbed in his own world, too used to being in control. “What do you want to do later?” he asked, his hand slipping into his pocket as he leaned against the wall, pulling Lisa closer.

“I don’t know,” Lisa replied, her tone casual, but her mind was already working, planning. “Maybe we could throw a party? Your birthday is coming up, after all.”

Sehun smirked, already liking the idea. “Yeah, why not? It’ll be the party of the year.”

**Mingyu - The Loyal Friend**

Across the courtyard, Mingyu watched Jungkook with concern. As a human, he didn’t quite fit into the rigid hierarchy of the school, but he had always been by Jungkook’s side. They had been friends for years, and Mingyu was one of the few people who knew Jungkook’s secret.

Mingyu approached the bench and sat down beside Jungkook, offering a small, comforting smile. “You okay?”

Jungkook nodded, though his smile didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Yeah, I’m fine.”

“You don’t have to pretend with me, you know,” Mingyu said softly. He glanced over at Sehun and Lisa, who were now deep in conversation. “You should report them. What they’re doing isn’t right.”

“I can’t,” Jungkook replied, his voice barely above a whisper. “It’ll only make things worse.”

Mingyu sighed, frustrated but understanding. He wished there was more he could do, but Jungkook was stubborn in his quiet resilience.

**Baekhyun - The Beta Torn Between Loyalties**

Inside the classroom, Baekhyun sat at his desk, trying to focus on his homework. He was Sehun’s beta, and it was a position that came with both privilege and pressure. But Baekhyun also cared deeply for Chanyeol, his mate, and he had a soft spot for Jungkook, who didn’t deserve the treatment he was getting.

As he glanced out the window, he saw Sehun and Lisa laughing together, while Jungkook sat alone with Mingyu. A frown creased Baekhyun’s forehead. He hated being caught in the middle of this mess. On one hand, he was loyal to Sehun, but on the other, he knew what was happening was wrong.

Baekhyun made a decision. He needed to talk to Chanyeol. Maybe together, they could come up with a way to help Jungkook without crossing Sehun too much. It was a delicate balance, but one that Baekhyun was determined to maintain.

**The First Day Ends, But the Tension Lingers**

As the school day ended, the students filed out, heading home to their lives outside of these walls. For Sehun, it was just another day of asserting his dominance. For Jungkook, it was another day of surviving. But beneath the surface, the unseen threads of destiny were already weaving their tangled web, setting the stage for the storm that was about to unfold.

Chanyeol and Baekhyun exchanged a glance as they walked to the parking lot, both of them aware that things couldn’t continue like this. Mingyu walked with Jungkook, offering silent support as they headed home.

And as Sehun and Lisa drove off together, their laughter echoing in the air, Jungkook couldn’t shake the feeling that something was about to change. He just didn’t know how much.

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*End of Chapter 1*