One Step Closer [Social Media AU]

One Step Closer - 154💕

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"After everything, he's still gonna walk free," Kwan murmured. "What's the point about all this? What's with the law? It's unfair to say they will punish him only if there had been an actual rape. It's ridiculous." The omega scoffed. "It's literally as if they're mocking me, telling me to get violated in order to punish the asshole."

"There must be a crime to punish them for it. Intention doesn't matter to the court. Here, there was no actual crime according to them." Jungkook clenched his jaw. This was expected but that didn't make it any easier. "Our laws are made by purebred alphas. Obviously it's going to be in their favor. They're gonna penalize him under assault and harassment, but that's only a fine as per law."

"I'm not surprised," Kwan replied. "Honestly...If not for your alpha he would have walked out without even paying this fine. I'm just bummed out that a few months of detention was all he got. But then I'm also glad that he at least got that."

"Me too." The entire system had to be reformed and these things ran deeper than any of their comprehension. The wisest decision would have been to suck it up and move on with one's life. Because here, only the purebreds won such battles.

"Jimin hyung should have reshaped his face and broken a few bones that day." Kwan huffed. "At least he got a few punches in. I'll take comfort in that."

He totally did.

Jungkook chuckled. "And I wish you were awake to witness that. Jun-Myeon stumbled with every hit and couldn't even get one back."

Kwan giggled merrily. "Can't wait for this to be over. I wanna go and cuddle with my alpha. He promised to bring my favorite snacks in the evening, but he couldn't take off because of an important meeting."

Jungkook wished Jimin was here too. "I'm meeting my hyung after this."

Just then there was an announcement. As the court reconvened, the atmosphere was suddenly filled with tension and anticipation. There were gentle murmurs from the crowd in the background of shuffling papers and clicking pens.

Jungkook sat upright, his back ramrod straight as he awaited the verdict. Kwan intertwined his fingers with him for support. Tension radiated off him and Jungkook squeezed his hand. He remained stoic despite his heart hammering in his chest.

Choi Jun-Myeon sat smugly, surrounded by his legal team and Jungkook didn't miss the occasional glances he sent the omega's way. Jungkook noticed every time the alpha smirked. It was almost as if he was challenging him or trying to show him that he was untouchable.

If he didn't have Jimin behind him, he'd be cowering under that intense gaze that was unsettling in every way. Perhaps Jungkook would have moved to another city just to avoid running into him again. So he could understand Kwan's fear more than anyone else in this courtroom.

Judge Jang cleared his throat, commanding attention. He sifted through the documents in his hands. "After reviewing the evidence presented by both sides and listening to the testimonies from both sides, the court finds Mr. Choi Jun-Myeon guilty on two counts."

A round of cheers interrupted the court right then while Jungkook and Kwan sat unmoving. The gavel struck once, silencing everyone.

"Mr. Choi Jun-Myeon is guilty of assault and harassment of the two regular wolves. First, for the charge of assault, the court orders a fine of five million won. Second, for the charge of harassment, the court orders him a fine of additional fifteen million won."

Choi Jun-Myeon turned his entire body toward the audience section, tilting his head to smile eerily at Jungkook and Kwan. Jungkook met his gaze head on, unblinking and unwavering. He felt the terrified squeeze on his hand, Kwan's grip tightening. He squeezed back in assurance. Jungkook could tell Jun-Myeon was irritated by his reaction, but there was also a flicker of amusement.