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Chapter Sixty "Phoenix in His Arms"

  The Giggles and the Glazed Eyes The party was still in full swing , the music loud, the energy electric. Laughter and cheers filled the air as students continued dancing, talking, and enjoying the night. The earlier tension caused by Professor Jenny’s proposal had faded, replaced by an atmosphere of celebration. Jimin, however, couldn’t focus on any of it. His eyes were fixed on two people sitting at their usual table—Jungkook and Niki. And something was seriously wrong . Both of them were giggling non-stop , their shoulders shaking as they leaned into each other. Their faces were flushed, their eyes slightly dazed, and the way they were slumped in their chairs looked anything but normal. Jimin frowned, stepping closer. "Jungkook," he called out, watching for a reaction. Jungkook's head snapped up instantly , his pupils slightly blown as he looked at Jimin. For a second, there was complete silence between them. Then, Jungkook let out a loud gasp . ...

Chapter Sixty-One "Phoenix in His Arms"

  Confessions on the Mic Her shout rang through the entire hall, making everyone jolt in shock. Loud gasps echoed through the room as every single head turned to look at her. Jungkook, giggling beside her, swayed slightly as if the world was spinning. On the other side of the hall, Professor Hoseok choked on his drink. Coughing violently, he grabbed the nearest napkin, his eyes widening in horror as he realized everyone was staring at him. Meanwhile, on the podium, Niki continued her speech with absolute zero shame. "YOU SAID I’M LOOKING BEAUTIFUL, RIGHTTTTT?!" she shouted into the mic, dragging her words in a slurred, high-pitched voice. A wave of laughter and whispers spread through the crowd. Soobin covered his face with both hands. "Oh my god. No way. No way." Jimin, on the other hand, wanted to jump off a cliff. Niki wasn’t done yet. "YOU'RE LOOKING HANDSOME AS WELL!" she gushed, her eyes sparkling. "SOOOOOOOOOO CUTE, YO...

Chapter Sixty-two "Phoenix in His Arms"

  The Drive and the Chaos That Followed With great difficulty, Taehyung finally managed to buckle Jungkook’s seatbelt, sighing as the younger kept squirming and giggling in his drunken state. Meanwhile, Jimin and Soobin struggled to seat Niki properly, ultimately deciding to hold her in place between them. Taehyung took the driver’s seat, starting the car toward their mansion. However, barely ten minutes into the drive, a warm weight suddenly pressed against his side. His eyes widened when he realized Jungkook had unbuckled himself and was now crawling onto his lap like a clingy child. "Yah! Get back in your seat!" Taehyung growled, trying to push him away while keeping his focus on the road. But Jungkook only tightened his grip around Taehyung’s neck, burying his face in the crook of it. His warm breath tickled against Taehyung’s skin, sending an involuntary shiver down his spine. "Hyung~ you smell so good," Jungkook murmured, voice dripping with intoxicati...

Chapter Sixty-three "Phoenix in His Arms"

  Damage Control The next morning, Phoenix Ridge University was buzzing with murmurs and gossip. The fresher’s party had been a night to remember, but it had also left behind quite the mess. The scandalous events, the unexpected confessions, and the wild behavior of some students had caused quite a stir among both students and faculty. Professor Kim Taehyung arrived at the university earlier than usual, his sharp gaze scanning the students who either looked guilty, amused, or outright clueless. He was not in the mood for nonsense, especially after the chaos Jungkook and Niki had caused last night. His jaw clenched slightly as he recalled the amount of self-control he had to exercise just to get Jungkook off him. As he walked through the corridors, a few professors approached him, their expressions a mix of concern and curiosity. “Professor Kim,” one of them called, adjusting his glasses. “I heard that things got a little... out of hand at the party.” Taehyung shot him a b...

Chapter Sixty-four "Phoenix in His Arms"

  The Truth in Pictures As Taehyung connected his phone to the large screen that covered the full wall behind the podium, the entire hall fell silent. Anticipation hung heavy in the air, students and faculty alike holding their breath as they waited to see what their mysterious professor had to reveal. The screen flickered before displaying the first image—a family picture. The faces of the parents were blurred, maintaining their anonymity, but two boys stood out clearly. One was a tiny boy, no older than five or six, with a bright bunny smile as he clung to the woman’s side. The other was a calm and composed boy, looking around twelve or thirteen, holding the man’s hand. A murmur of curiosity spread across the hall as students examined the picture, trying to make sense of the reveal. Then, suddenly, a girl from the crowd shrieked in realization. “Oh my god! It’s Professor Kim!” The room erupted into hushed gasps, whispers rippling through the crowd as they looked back at...