The ones who don't speak
The next day, the rain let up, but the skies stayed bruised.
Hollowridge Academy’s gothic halls groaned under the weight of secrets and unsaid truths.
Jungkook sat at the far end of the mess hall, tray untouched. He hadn’t seen Taehyung again since yesterday, but the memory of his scent, his voice—it clung to him like frostbite.
Unknown
You’re sitting in the ghost corner
Jungkook turned, startled. A tall, broad-shouldered Alpha with round glasses and a dimpling smile dropped his tray beside him.
Kim Namjoon
Name’s Namjoon. You’re the transfer, right?
Before Jungkook could answer, another voice cut in—lighter, sharp-edged with dry humor.
Unknown
Namjoon, don’t scare the poor pup. He already looks like he’s been dragged through purgatory
A stunning Omega with ethereal beauty sat across from them. Pale skin, soft gaze, but with a strange knowing in his eyes.
Kim Seokjn
“Jin,” he added, sipping tea. “And yes, we’re together. In case you were wondering.”
Kim Seokjn
“It’s fine,” Jin cut in smoothly. “Everyone wonders.”
Another pair joined them, quieter in movement, but their aura louder than most. Yoongi, a cool-toned Beta with shadows under his eyes, slid next to Jin without a word. He barely looked at Jungkook.
Behind him, bouncing in like a summer storm, was Jimin. An Omega with honey hair and a dangerously flirtatious smile. He leaned across the table toward Jungkook.
Park Jimin
New and cute? I’m in trouble
Yoongi muttered, pulling him back by the collar. Jimin only giggled.
Then the doors flung open, and the hall went still.
Dark coat. Loosened tie. A glint of something sharp in his eyes. Beside him was Jung Hoseok, the Academy’s golden boy Alpha—sunshine smile, dancer’s body—and yet... his arm was wrapped protectively around someone new. Jackson. A transfer like Jungkook, but older. Foreign. And his presence? Too silent.
Jungkook met Jackson’s gaze for a split second—and felt something ancient crawl beneath his skin.
Taehyung’s eyes flicked to Jungkook as he passed. Just one glance. And yet... Jungkook couldn’t breathe.
Namjoon cleared his throat
Kim Namjoon
You should be careful around him
Jungkook asked, voice low.
Kim Seokjn
“No,” Jin whispered
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