Married to Mafia

Chapter 4: Protective Instincts

[Scene: College Hallway - Afternoon]

(Y/N is walking down the hallway, her arms full of books, when a few guys from her class start following her, muttering comments just loud enough for her to hear.)

[Guy 1]: (smirking) Hey, nerd! What's with all the books? Trying to look smart or something?

[Guy 2]: (laughing) Maybe if you weren't hiding behind those glasses, people might actually notice you.

(Y/N ignores them and tries to walk faster, but they close in around her, blocking her way.)

[Y/N]: (nervously) Please move... I don't want any trouble.

[Guy 1]: (leaning closer) Trouble? We're just trying to be friendly, nerd. Why don't you drop the act? No one's here to save you.

(Suddenly, a dark figure steps in behind them, and the guys freeze, sensing his presence before they even turn around. Jungkook stands there, arms crossed, his gaze icy.)

[Jungkook]: (coldly) Did I hear someone say "trouble"?

(The guys turn around slowly, visibly terrified when they realize who it is.)

[Guy 2]: (stammering) J-Jungkook... we were just—

[Jungkook]: (interrupting) Just what? Harassing her? Or maybe you thought it was funny to act tough in front of someone who can't defend herself?

(He takes a step closer, his voice low and threatening.)

[Jungkook]: Here's a piece of advice: if you touch her, even look at her the wrong way again, you'll regret it.

(The guys gulp and nod frantically before scrambling away, not daring to look back. Jungkook watches them leave, then turns to Y/N, his expression softening.)

[Jungkook]: (gently) You okay?

[Y/N]: (nodding, still a bit shaken) Yeah... thank you, Jungkook. I didn't think they'd actually leave me alone.

[Jungkook]: (shrugs) Some people only understand fear. (pauses, looking at her) But you shouldn't have to deal with that. Not here, not anywhere.

(Y/N smiles, her heart racing at his concern, but before she can say anything more, a familiar voice calls out.)

[Namjoon]: (from behind) Y/N!

(Y/N turns to see her brothers – Namjoon, Jin, and Yoongi – walking towards them, their expressions serious. Namjoon's gaze shifts from her to Jungkook, his eyes narrowing.)

[Namjoon]: (calm but stern) Jungkook, a word?

(Jungkook nods, understanding the tension but not intimidated. He motions for Y/N to stay back, and they move a few steps away to talk privately, while Y/N watches nervously.)

[Namjoon]: (quietly) I don't know what's going on between you two, but I'll make this clear. Y/N is off-limits.

[Jungkook]: (calmly) With all due respect, I wasn't aware I needed your permission to protect her.

[Yoongi]: (crossing his arms) Protecting her? Is that what you're calling it?

[Jungkook]: (looking Yoongi in the eye) Yes. She was being harassed, and I stepped in. Or would you rather I'd done nothing?