Shadows of desire || SVT ||

(60) New Friends

The slap echoed in the room, and Saemi, stunned, held her cheek as she looked up. Her shock deepened when she saw who had hit her—it was Scoups. His expression was filled with anger, his eyes locked on her with a gaze that could cut through steel.

Without saying a word to Saemi, he walked past her and knelt beside Yuri. His anger softened as he took in her tear-stained face, the trembling in her body, and her disheveled hair. Gently, he reached out, smoothing her hair in a comforting gesture. "My little Trouble..." he murmured softly, offering her his hand.

Yuri looked up at him, still in shock, but she slowly placed her hand in his. He helped her stand, his protective presence a stark contrast to the coldness she felt from him daily.

As they stood, the rest of the Seventeen members had already come down from their rooms. They stood silently, taking in the scene. Some of them, like Mingyu and Hoshi, clenched their fists, barely containing their anger as they glared at Saemi. Jeonghan, Joshua, and Woozi exchanged glances, their expressions tight with concern for Yuri. Even the normally calm Jun Minghao Vernon and Wonwoo had hardened expressions, visibly disturbed by what they had just witnessed.

The room was thick with tension, and it was clear that none of them would let this go easily. Saemi stood up, her face contorted with anger.

"Scoups, how dare you slap me? And for THIS bitch?" she spat, her voice trembling with rage.

The room fell into a deeper silence. Scoups turned toward her, his eyes cold and sharp. "Watch your mouth, Saemi," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "Don't you ever speak about her like that."

Saemi scoffed, crossing her arms. "You're defending her? For what? She's nothing—"

Before she could finish, Hoshi stepped forward, his fists clenched. "Enough," he growled. "You've said more than enough." His usual playful demeanor was gone, replaced by a seriousness that shocked even the other members.

Jeonghan, always calm and collected, took a step closer as well. "This isn’t the place for you to talk anymore, Saemi. You’ve crossed a line."

The other Seventeen members stood behind Scoups, their presence alone sending a clear message. Saemi had pushed too far, and there was no turning back. Yuri, still standing beside Scoups, felt a wave of support from them, the tension lifting slightly as she realized they were all on her side.

Saemi, her anger only intensifying, spat out vile words."She's nothing but a desperate whore, throwing herself at every one of you, hoping you'll take pity on her pathetic act. Do you all really believe that innocent act? She's probably sleeping her way through the house, spreading her legs for whoever gives her attention. And you," she pointed at Yuri, "you're disgusting, pretending to be sweet and helpless when you're just a slut begging for scraps of affection."

The venom in her words cut through the air like a knife, and Yuri, trembling, hid further behind Scoups, her heart pounding as the cruel accusations hit her hard.

Hoshi clenched his fists, Mingyu's jaw tightened, and even Joshua, who was usually calm, was barely containing his rage infront of yuri. DK, unable to hold back anymore, grabbed Saemi by the throat, eyes blazing with anger. His grip was tight, and his voice low and dangerous as he spoke through gritted teeth, "If you ever speak like that again to her, I swear, you won’t be able to walk out of here."

The room was charged with tension as Seungkwan and Mingyu rushed to pull DK back, but his grip on Saemi remained firm. Yuri, with tears still glistening in her eyes, stepped forward and softly called out, "Kyeomie, please..."