𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙚 / 𝙠𝙣𝙟

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As the party continued, Y/N and Namjoon returned to the main room, the atmosphere lively and charged. They chatted with friends, but Y/N kept an eye on Gohyun, who seemed to be drinking more than usual. With each round, his laughter grew louder, and the spark in his eyes turned a bit too wild.

"Hey, are you okay?" Namjoon asked, noticing Y/N's tense posture.

"I'm fine. Just... keeping an eye on things," Y/N replied, trying to sound nonchalant. But their gaze remained fixed on Gohyun, who had just downed another drink.

Moments later, Gohyun stumbled over, his new girlfriend trailing behind him, her expression a mix of annoyance and concern. "Y/N! There you are!" Gohyun slurred, leaning against the bar for support. "I was wondering when you'd come to say hi."

Y/N's stomach churned at the sight. "What do you want, Gohyun?"

"Oh, come on! Don't be like that. I'm just trying to be friendly," he said, his words thick with alcohol. "I didn't think you'd be the type to hide away."

Namjoon stepped forward, his posture protective. "Maybe they just don't want to talk to you right now."

Gohyun turned his gaze toward Namjoon, his eyes narrowing. "And who the hell are you?"

"Someone who cares about Y/N," Namjoon replied firmly. "Maybe you should leave them alone."

Gohyun let out a harsh laugh, the kind that echoed with bravado. "What? Are you their new boyfriend or something?"

Y/N felt a wave of anger rise within them. "This isn't about you, Gohyun. Just walk away."

But Gohyun stepped closer, invading their space. "Oh, I get it. You think you can just replace me, huh? You're nothing without me!"

Namjoon clenched his fists, anger simmering beneath the surface. "You need to back off, Gohyun. You don't get to talk to Y/N like that."

"Or what? You'll throw a punch?" Gohyun taunted, swaying slightly on his feet. "You think you can take me?"

The challenge hung in the air, thick with tension. Namjoon didn't hesitate. In a split second, he took a step forward and threw a punch, connecting solidly with Gohyun's jaw. The impact sent Gohyun stumbling back, shock flashing across his face.

The room fell silent for a moment, everyone turning to witness the commotion. Gohyun's girlfriend gasped, stepping back as she pulled out her phone, clearly ready to record or call for help.

Y/N's heart raced, a mix of surprise and adrenaline coursing through them. "Namjoon!" they exclaimed, a rush of concern flooding their voice.

Gohyun steadied himself, a mix of anger and humiliation coloring his features. "You'll regret this, man," he spat, rubbing his jaw where Namjoon had hit him.

Namjoon stood tall, unwavering. "You've crossed a line. Leave Y/N alone, or I won't hesitate to do it again."

Y/N felt a swell of gratitude and admiration for Namjoon. He was defending them, standing up against someone who had hurt them, and it felt powerful. "I... I can handle this," Y/N said, their voice steadying as they took a step toward Namjoon, not wanting him to bear the brunt of Gohyun's anger alone.

But Gohyun laughed bitterly, the edge of drunken bravado starting to crumble. "You think you're tough now? This isn't over, Y/N." With that, he turned and staggered away, his girlfriend shooting a last, bewildered glance back at Namjoon and Y/N before following him.

The tension slowly dissipated as the party resumed its rhythm, though Y/N felt the adrenaline still pumping through their veins. They turned to Namjoon, whose expression was a mix of concern and determination.

"Are you okay?" Namjoon asked, his voice low.

Y/N took a deep breath, their heart still racing, but a smile broke through the tension. "I am now. Thank you... for standing up for me."

Namjoon let out a breath he didn't know he was holding, relief washing over him. "Always. I won't let anyone treat you like that."

They shared a moment, the intensity of the encounter forging an unspoken bond between them. Y/N felt stronger, emboldened by Namjoon's support, and the night no longer seemed overshadowed by Gohyun's presence.

"Let's get back to having fun," Y/N suggested, a hint of mischief returning to their eyes. "We can't let Gohyun ruin our night."

Namjoon grinned, the corners of his mouth lifting. "I'm in. Just you and me against the world."