Shadows of desire || SVT ||

(76) Mafia Party

Yuri stood in front of the mirror, her reflection staring back at her. The gown she wore was stunning, flowing with elegance, but her heart was heavy with nerves. This was her first time attending a mafia event, and the weight of it pressed on her. She closed her eyes, trying to calm her racing thoughts, and in that quiet moment, a voice echoed in her mind.

"You are looking so pretty, Yuri..."

Jeonghan’s voice. The memory of him brought a smile to her lips. She missed him. She missed them.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. She opened her eyes, and the door slowly creaked open, revealing Taehyung with his wide grin.

"My little sissyyyyyy! Are you ready—whoa!" He stopped mid-sentence, his eyes widening as he took in her appearance. "You look like a princess!"

Yuri smiled softly, his words giving her a bit of comfort.

She thought back to the first time they met in the mall. At that time, she had thought Taehyung was a bad person, someone she couldn’t trust. But now, knowing him, it felt so different. He was one of the kindest souls, always there to cheer her up. She was beginning to understand that her brothers—though fierce and feared in the mafia world—loved her deeply.

“Ready?” Taehyung asked, offering his arm.

She nodded, taking a deep breath as she linked her arm with his. Though her heart was still racing, being surrounded by her brothers gave her strength. Today wasn’t just about facing the mafia world; it was about reclaiming the family she had lost, the memories she was still piecing together.

As they made their way downstairs, Yuri whispered, “Thank you, Tae oppa.”

“For what?” he asked, tilting his head playfully.

“For finding me.....,” she said quietly.

Taehyung’s grin softened into a warm smile. “Always, Yuri. Always.”

As Yuri and Taehyung descended the stairs, the rest of BTS and ASTRO were gathered in the living room, their expressions a mix of anticipation and concern. The tension in the room was palpable, given the nature of the event they were about to attend.

Jin was the first to notice them, his eyes softening when he saw Yuri. "You look beautiful, Yuri," he said with a small, reassuring smile.

The others nodded in agreement, but there was an unspoken seriousness in the air. Namjoon stepped forward, his voice calm but firm. "Yuri, tonight is important, but it can also be dangerous. Stay close to us at all times. Don’t wander off, no matter what."

Yoongi added, “We don’t want to take any chances. This isn’t just any gathering. The people there will be watching everything.”

Eunwoo, from ASTRO, nodded in agreement. “Stick with us, Yuri. We’ve got your back.”

Jungkook, standing beside Jimin, gave her a small smile, trying to lighten the mood. “You’ll be fine, just don’t go anywhere without one of us, okay?”

Yuri felt the weight of their words. She could see the concern in their eyes and knew they were all worried about her safety. Her heart raced a little faster, but she took a deep breath and nodded. “I understand. I won’t go anywhere alone.”

J-Hope reached out and gave her a comforting pat on the back. “Good girl. Just trust us, and everything will be alright.”

As they prepared to leave, the group was ready to protect her at all costs, knowing this night would change everything for Yuri. It was her first step into a world that was both dangerous and full of unknowns, but surrounded by her brothers and friends, she felt a little braver.