Chapter 1

Taehyung, Jungkook, and Y/N are step-siblings living together in a grand mansion in Seoul. Their parents passed away in an accident when the boys were just 18 and Y/N was only 10 at the time. Now, Taehyung and Jungkook work as strict university professors. Though they have a stern demeanor, they deeply care for Y/N. She finds them a little intimidating at times. And she has crush on her step brothers but never shows.Y/N is a clumsy, innocent, yet mischievous girl who often gets herself—and others—into trouble.

The morning sun peeked through the curtains of Y/N’s room. It was 7 AM when Jungkook quietly stepped inside. His soft footsteps barely made a sound on the floor as he walked up to the bed where Y/N lay bundled in her blankets, peacefully asleep. Leaning down, he pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.

"Wake up, baby," Jungkook whispered softly.

Y/N groaned, burying her face into the pillow. “Five more minutes, oppa,” she whined in a sleepy voice.

“No, get up. You’ll be late,” Jungkook said, his tone firmer now.

“Please... I don’t wanna go,” Y/N mumbled, tugging the blanket over her head. “Let me sleep.”

Jungkook’s voice suddenly turned stern. “Get up, Kim Y/N. Or do you want punishment?”

Her eyes shot open immediately. Sitting up straight in bed, she stammered, “I-I’m awake, oppa...” Her big, doe-like eyes were wide in fear.

Seeing her expression, Jungkook chuckled and pulled her into a quick, warm hug. “Aigoo, my baby’s scared now?” he teased softly, ruffling her hair. “Come on, get up and come downstairs. Breakfast is ready.” With that, he left the room.

Y/N quickly scrambled to the bathroom to freshen up and then dashed out, her footsteps light and hurried on the stairs.

But just as she reached the last step, a cold, sharp voice echoed through the hallway. “How many times have I told you not to run on the stairs?”

She froze. Her eyes found Taehyung at the end of the corridor, arms crossed, eyes narrowed and face unreadable.

“S-sorry, oppa...” she muttered, lowering her gaze and slowly walking toward the dining table.

Taehyung sighed quietly, watching her retreating figure. This kid… always knows how to test my patience, he thought to himself.

He placed the breakfast neatly on the table just as Jungkook came downstairs, fully dressed and smiling with his usual bunny grin. “Good morning, everyone!”

“Good morning,” Taehyung responded with his usual cold tone.

Y/N’s eyes wandered to the table, and her smile vanished. Her lips pushed into a pout. “Vegetables? Again? I don’t want these, oppa… Can I have pancakes instead?” she pleaded, blinking rapidly and trying her best puppy-eyed look.

“Don’t,” Taehyung said firmly, not even looking at her. “That won’t work on me. Eat what’s there and get ready for college.”

She sat down with a defeated sigh. Why is he always so strict with me? she wondered, her pout still present.

“Please…” she tried once more, voice low and hesitant.

Taehyung’s jaw clenched slightly, frustration creeping in. Before he could speak, Jungkook stepped in gently. “Y/N, eat this. It’s really good, you know? Hyung woke up early to cook for us. Isn’t it unfair to ignore someone’s effort like that?”

Y/N looked from Jungkook to Taehyung, whose face looked more tired than usual. She realized he had been handling a lot—CEO duties, university lectures, and even cooking for them. Her eyes softened. Though bratty, she was sensitive at heart.

Silently, she picked up her chopsticks and started eating.

Jungkook smiled at her and gave a small glance toward his older brother. Taehyung, though quiet, kept his eyes on Y/N as she ate without a word.

After breakfast, the three of them left for university together. The car ride was mostly silent. Y/N stayed quiet for the most part, occasionally talking to Jungkook—he was the only one who treated her gently most of the time.

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