Yoon Na (YN) stared blankly at her phone, JK's text illuminating the screen:

"Hey, baby. How's it going? Missing you."

She smiled, feeling a fleeting sense of comfort.

"Hey, JK. It's...complicated. Mom's being Mom," YN replied.

JK had been her boyfriend for two years. He understood her struggles with her mother.

"Want to talk about it? I'm free after practice," JK offered.

YN hesitated. She didn't want to burden JK with her problems.

"I'll be okay. Just need to get through today."

As she walked out of her room, her mother, Victoria, confronted her.

"Yoon Na, where do you think you're going?" Victoria snapped.

"Nowhere, Mom. Just school," YN replied, trying to sound neutral.

Victoria's eyes narrowed. "You're spending too much time with those friends of yours. That Jennie girl is a bad influence."

YN rolled her eyes. "Mom, Jennie's my friend."

Victoria scoffed. "You're too young for that kind of relationship. You need to focus on your studies."

YN felt her anger rising.

"I am focusing, Mom. But you never support me. You only care about yourself."

Victoria's face turned red. "How dare you! I'm only trying to help."

YN stormed out of the house, grabbing her backpack.

At school, YN met up with Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo.

"Hey, girl! What's wrong?" Jennie asked, noticing YN's distress.

"Mom's just...being Mom," YN sighed.

Rosé nodded sympathetically. "We're here for you, YN."

Lisa and Jisoo chimed in with words of encouragement.

YN smiled, grateful for her friends.

After school, YN met JK at a quiet café.

"Hey," JK said, embracing her warmly.

YN broke down, tears streaming down her face.

"JK, I don't know how much more I can take," she sobbed.

JK held her close. "You don't have to face this alone, baby. I'm here."

YN felt a sense of peace wash over her.

For the first time that day, she felt seen.

YN woke up to JK's gentle voice.

"Baby, wake up. You've got school today."

YN smiled, feeling grateful for JK's support.

"Morning," she whispered, snuggling into his side.

JK held her close. "How are you feeling today?"

YN hesitated. "Better, thanks to you."

JK smiled. "That's what I'm here for."

At school, YN's friends noticed her improved mood.

"What's behind the smile?" Jennie asked, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.

YN blushed. "Just JK being amazing."

Rosé grinned. "We're glad you've got him."

Lisa and Jisoo nodded in agreement.

But amidst the laughter and friendship, YN's anxiety lingered.

Her mother's toxic behavior weighed heavily on her mind.

How long could she keep up this facade?

After school, YN met JK at the park.

"Hey, I was thinking," JK said, his eyes serious. "Maybe it's time you told someone about your mom."

YN's heart skipped a beat. "Who?"

"A counselor, maybe? Someone who can help."

YN hesitated. "I don't know..."

JK took her hand. "You don't have to face this alone."

YN looked up at JK, her heart filled with gratitude.

Maybe, just maybe, she could find the courage.

YN sat in the counselor's office, fidgeting with her hands.

"So, Yoon Na, what brings you here today?" Mrs. Kim asked, her voice warm.

YN hesitated. "My mom...she's just really hard to deal with sometimes."

Mrs. Kim nodded. "Can you tell me more about that?"

YN took a deep breath. "She's always criticizing me, making me feel worthless. And JK...he's the only one who really gets it."

Mrs. Kim's expression softened. "I'm glad you have JK. But, Yoon Na, you deserve to be happy, regardless of your mom's behavior."

YN felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes.

For the first time, she realized she wasn't alone.

After the session, YN met JK at the café.

"Hey, how was counseling?" JK asked, concern etched on his face.

YN smiled. "It was...helpful. Thanks for encouraging me."

JK wrapped his arms around her. "I'm proud of you, baby."

As they hugged, YN's phone buzzed.

A text from her mother:

"Where are you? You're late for dinner."

YN's heart sank.

The facade was cracking.

YN walked into her house, tension building in her chest.

"Where were you?" Victoria snapped, her eyes narrowing.

"At the library," YN replied, trying to sound neutral.

Victoria scoffed. "With JK, I presume?"

YN hesitated. "We were studying together."

Victoria's expression turned cold. "You're spending too much time with that boy. He's distracting you from your studies."

YN felt her anger rising.

"Mom, that's not fair," she began.

But Victoria cut her off.

"You'll do as I say, Yoon Na. No more seeing JK."

YN's heart sank.

She knew she couldn't obey.

At dinner, the tension was palpable.

Jennie's text arrived, a welcome distraction:

"Hey girl, what's up?"

YN smiled, feeling grateful for her friends.

But Victoria noticed.

"Put that phone away," she snapped.

YN felt the cracks in their relationship deepen.

As dinner ended, YN retreated to her room.

JK's text arrived, a lifeline:

"Hey baby, how's it going?"

YN poured out her heart.

"I had a huge fight with Mom. She's trying to control me."

JK's response was immediate:

"We'll get through this together."

YN smiled, feeling less alone.

But the fracture was growing.

And YN wondered:

How much longer could she hold on?

Rosé watched YN and JK's interactions with growing unease.

She'd always considered JK a friend, but lately...

"Rosé, what's wrong?" Jennie asked, noticing her distraction.

"Nothing," Rosé replied, forcing a smile.

But Jennie saw right through her.

"Is it JK? You've been quiet around him lately."

Rosé hesitated.

"I don't know, Jennie. I just feel...different."

Jennie's eyes widened.

"Different how?"

Rosé's voice barely above a whisper:

"I think I might have feelings for JK."

Jennie's expression turned serious.

"Rosé, no. JK's with YN. You can't—"

Rosé's eyes flashed.

"I know, okay? But I couldn't help it."

YN walked into the room, oblivious to the tension.

"Hey, guys! What's up?"

Rosé's mask slipped back into place.

"Just discussing the upcoming concert," Jennie covered.

YN nodded, none the wiser.

But Rosé's intentions had shifted.

And YN's relationship with JK was about to face a new challenge.

Kim Taehyung, Jungkook's close friend, had secretly harbored feelings for Park Lisa.

One fateful evening, at a BTS gathering, Taehyung's gaze locked onto Lisa.

Her captivating laughter and radiant smile left him breathless.

Unbeknownst to Taehyung, Jungkook's twin brother, Jeon Jimin, had also developed feelings for Lisa.

As the night unfolded, Jimin's eyes frequently met Lisa's, sparking an undeniable connection.

Taehyung noticed Jimin's interest and felt a pang of unease.

"Jimin, you okay?" Jungkook asked, sensing tension.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Jimin replied, masking his emotions.

YN observed the exchange, sensing an impending storm.

"Lisa, be careful," YN whispered later. "Taehyung and Jimin both have eyes for you."

Lisa blushed. "YN, I don't know what you're talking about."

YN's eyes sparkled. "Don't play dumb, Lisa."

Lisa's heart fluttered at the prospect of two charming guys vying for her attention.

But little did she know, this love triangle would soon entangle their friendships and hearts.

But a Shadow of Protection arrived soon,

Park Namjoon, Lisa's older brother, was a formidable figure.

As the leader of the infamous "Black Tiger" mafia, Namjoon commanded respect and fear.

His protective instincts extended to his sister, Lisa.

No one dared approach her without his approval.

When Namjoon learned about Taehyung's and Jimin's interest in Lisa, his expression darkened.

"Lisa, stay away from those boys," Namjoon warned, his voice low and menacing.

Lisa trembled. "Oppa, I—"

Namjoon's gaze silenced her.

"They're not suitable for you. Taehyung's celebrity status will only bring danger, and Jimin's family ties are... complicated."

Lisa knew better than to defy her brother.

But her heart had already begun to flutter for one of them.

Meanwhile, Taehyung and Jimin remained oblivious to Namjoon's true identity.

Their pursuit of Lisa continued, fueled by curiosity and attraction.

Little did they know, they were playing with fire.

Namjoon would stop at nothing to shield his sister.

The stakes were high.

But a bright light was coming forward for Lisa.

Jin, RM's skilled shooter, observed Lisa's subtle changes.

Her bright smile now seemed forced, and her laughter lacked conviction.

Jin's instincts kicked in, sensing something was amiss.

During a rare break from mafia duties, Jin approached Lisa.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Jin asked, his voice softer than usual.

Lisa looked up, startled. "Nothing, Jin Oppa."

Jin's piercing gaze saw right through her.

"Don't lie to me, Lisa. I've seen your smile fade."

Lisa hesitated, then revealed:

"Taehyung and Jimin... they both like me. But Oppa won't approve."

Jin's expression turned serious.

"Namjoon's protection is suffocating, I know. But he only wants what's best for you."

Lisa's eyes welled up.

"Jin Oppa, what if I want to choose for myself?"

Jin's face softened, a rare sight.

"I'll keep your secret, Lisa. But be careful. The mafia world is treacherous."

Jin's words carried weight, born from experience.

Lisa felt a strange sense of comfort around Jin.

Could she trust him?

Meanwhile, Taehyung and Jimin continued their pursuit.

Unaware of Jin's growing concern.

And Namjoon's watchful eye.

The delicate balance was about to shift.