Twisted Destinies [ sehun × jeongguk ]

Chapter 2: The Storm Brewing

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**Sehun's 18th Birthday - A New Dawn**

The morning sun filtered through the curtains of Sehun's spacious bedroom, casting a warm glow over the room. Today was Sehun's 18th birthday, a day he had been looking forward to for a long time. He stretched lazily in his bed, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips. Today was going to be all about him. The party, the attention, everything would revolve around Sehun.

He had no idea how much his life was about to change.

Sehun got out of bed and walked to his mirror, running a hand through his blonde hair. His reflection was just as he expected: strong, handsome, and powerful. He liked what he saw. He had always liked being at the top, being the one everyone feared and respected.

But as he stared at his reflection, a strange feeling started to creep into his chest. It was a warmth, something unfamiliar yet oddly comforting. He frowned, trying to shake it off, but it persisted, making him uneasy.

"What the hell is this?" Sehun muttered to himself, his fingers brushing over the spot on his chest where the warmth seemed to be radiating from.

He turned away from the mirror, trying to ignore the unsettling feeling. He had a party to prepare for, and nothing was going to ruin his day.

**Jungkook - An Ominous Feeling**

Meanwhile, across town, Jungkook was sitting at his desk, staring out the window. The sky was clear, but there was a heaviness in the air that he couldn't quite explain. It felt like the calm before a storm, like something big was about to happen.

Mingyu was sitting on the bed, scrolling through his phone. "You okay, Jungkook? You've been really quiet today."

Jungkook glanced over at his friend, forcing a small smile. "I'm fine. Just... thinking."

Mingyu raised an eyebrow. "About?"

"Nothing, really," Jungkook replied, but his mind was far from nothing. Ever since Sehun's birthday had been mentioned, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to change. Something that involved him, whether he liked it or not.

**The Party Preparations - Tension Rising**

Back at Sehun's house, the preparations for the party were in full swing. The entire place was being transformed into a party zone, with decorations, lights, and music that could be heard from blocks away.

Lisa was in her element, giving orders to everyone and making sure everything was perfect. She wanted this party to be the event of the year, not just for Sehun but for herself as well. She loved the attention, loved being in the spotlight. And what better way to secure her position than by throwing the most extravagant party anyone had ever seen?

Sehun, however, was distracted. That warmth in his chest hadn't gone away. If anything, it had grown stronger as the day progressed. He tried to focus on the party, on Lisa's voice as she talked about the guest list and the music, but his mind kept drifting back to that strange sensation.

"What's wrong with you today?" Lisa asked, noticing the distant look in Sehun's eyes.

"Nothing," Sehun lied, shaking his head. "Just thinking about tonight."

Lisa smiled, clearly pleased. "It's going to be amazing, trust me. Everyone's going to be talking about it."

But Sehun barely heard her. His mind was elsewhere, trying to make sense of the emotions swirling inside him.

**Chanyeol and Baekhyun - A Difficult Conversation**

Across town, Chanyeol and Baekhyun were having a conversation that had been a long time coming. They were sitting in a quiet café, away from the noise and distractions of the city.