Late-Night Bonding
That night, the group gathers at their dorm.
They’re all crammed into his room, sitting in a messy circle with snacks.
Bangchan
Chan clears his throat. “So… what now?”
Lee Know
Minho shrugs. “We keep watching him. Make sure he doesn’t try anything.”
I.N
I.N frowns. “But for how long?”
Hyunjin, who’s been silent, suddenly speaks.
Hyunjin
“…Until Jisung isn’t scared anymore.”
Felix
Felix nudges him gently. “Are you still scared?”
Jisung doesn’t answer right away.
Because the truth is—yes.
Jihoon’s words, his presence… it’s still in his head.
But for once, Jisung doesn’t feel alone in it.
Han Jisung
He sighs, leaning back against Minho’s shoulder. “…Thanks, guys.”
Seungmin
Seungmin grins. “Obviously.”
Changbin
Changbin smirks. “What are best friends for?”
Hyunjin
Hyunjin nudges him. “Bodyguards.”
I.N
I.N grins. “Secret service agents.”
Felix
Felix laughs. “Professional Jihoon repellents.”
Jisung snorts. But his chest feels lighter.
Because this time—he’s not dealing with it alone.
And maybe, just maybe—that’s enough.
Days pass. Jihoon hasn’t shown up since the confrontation.
He laughs more. Sleeps better. Even stops flinching every time his phone buzzes.
Felix grins whenever Jisung cracks a joke.
I.N teases him more.
Hyunjin gives him a proud pat on the back.
Seungmin and Changbin stop shadowing his every move.
Even Minho seems more at ease—until one day, something changes.
He almost ignores it—until he sees the sender.
His fingers tremble as he stares at the message.
Han Jisung
No. No, no, no.
The walls feel like they’re closing in.
His chest tightens, vision blurring—
A voice cuts through the panic.
Jisung doesn’t even realize Minho’s in front of him, hands on his shoulders.
Chan: “What happened?”
Hyunjin: “Are you okay?”
Felix: “Jisung, talk to us.”
Jisung tries. But his throat feels closed.
Instead, he just holds up his phone.
Minho grabs it—and his entire expression darkens.
Seungmin curses.
Changbin clenches his fists.
Hyunjin looks ready to fight.
Felix and I.N exchange worried glances.
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