BALANCE ⚖️ ||The Hidden Dark Secrets|| [ON GOING/EDITING]

✓_•|Chap_17|• 𓆉︎Plan Flop Successfully𓆉︎

It was already around 3:45 p.m. when Taehyung peeked out of the door to make sure no one was around. Once the coast was clear, he gave a quick nod, signaling everyone to follow him. The group—Jungkook, Taehyung, Jimin, Jin, RM, Suga, and J-Hope—gathered tightly around Y/N, forming a protective barrier as they made their way toward the main hall.

They moved cautiously, taking slow, measured steps. Y/N was entirely encircled by the seven, their bodies shielding her from view. They were halfway to the main hall when, suddenly, Mrs. Jeon, Jungkook’s mom, appeared. Her sharp gaze immediately locked onto the unusual group formation, and her eyes narrowed with suspicion.

"Who’s that in the middle?" Mrs. Jeon demanded, her voice piercing the silence as she gestured toward them.

The group froze, their expressions shifting from surprise to panic. Jin swallowed hard, while Taehyung and Jimin exchanged nervous glances. RM stood still, trying to figure out what to say. Jungkook clenched his fists slightly, knowing they were caught. Suga, standing at the back, muttered under his breath, "This doesn’t look good."

They all reluctantly stepped aside, revealing Y/N. Mrs. Jeon’s eyes widened as she saw her. Just as she was about to say something, Dadi appeared in the hallway. Her eyes landed on Y/N, and for a moment, she looked as though she had seen a ghost.

"Avani!" Dadi gasped, her voice filled with shock.

The word sent a wave of confusion through the entire group. Jungkook, Taehyung, Jimin, Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, and Mrs. Jeon were all taken aback, their faces mirroring Dadi’s shock. Y/N, on the other hand, was frozen in place, utterly confused by what Dadi had just said.

Avani? Y/N thought, feeling a knot of tension in her stomach. How does this old lady know my mom’s name? She quickly shook off the thought, assuming it was just a coincidence.

Before anyone could speak, Jungkook’s Bade Papa Mr. Kim entered the hall with a questioning look. His gaze flicked between the group and Y/N. In that instant, Jungkook’s brain went into overdrive.

"Umm, Bade Papa," Jungkook said quickly, trying to think of an excuse. "You were asking for a tutor for Jaehee and Yoonji, right? Well... here she is!" He placed his arm around Y/N’s bare shoulders, pulling her closer. "I brought her for them."

Y/N’s heart skipped a beat as Jungkook’s arm wrapped around her. Her pulse quickened, a fluttery feeling in her stomach as if a thousand butterflies had been set free. She turned to Jungkook, her eyes wide with confusion, silently asking him what was happening. Jungkook gave her a quick look that said, Trust me, just go with it.

Dadi, still in shock, stepped closer to Y/N. Her hand, trembling slightly, reached out to touch Y/N’s face, as if verifying she was real. Her fingers traced Y/N’s features softly, eyes filled with emotion.

"You look just like her," Dadi whispered, her voice thick with nostalgia. "The same beautiful face… nothing has changed. You’re a mirror image of her."

Y/N forced a small smile, feeling awkward under the intense attention. She didn’t know how to respond and looked down, wishing she could disappear.

Sensing the tension in the air, Mrs. Jeon cleared her throat and tried to lighten the situation. "Shall we talk over some tea instead of standing here?" she suggested, offering a polite smile.

Everyone nodded, relieved at the suggestion. Dadi gently held Y/N’s hand, leading her toward the living room. Y/N glanced back at Jungkook, her eyes still filled with uncertainty. Jungkook leaned down and whispered softly, "Just nod and smile. I’ll handle the rest."

Y/N sighed but nodded, trusting him, as Dadi guided her to the large sofa in the living room. The rest of the boys followed, taking their seats around the room.