Novel Love

  Chapter Thirty-Three: The Trial Begins Taehyung sat in his grand office chair, fingers interlocked as he leaned slightly forward, his piercing gaze locked onto Jungkook. His expression was calm—too calm—but the weight of his stare was enough to make the younger boy shift uncomfortably. If looks could kill, Jungkook would’ve been six feet under by now. Jungkook and his friends stood stiffly in the middle of the room, heads bowed low like children caught red-handed. The atmosphere was suffocating, heavy with unspoken words and impending doom. On the nearby sofa, Mr. and Mrs. Kim lounged comfortably, a bowl of popcorn nestled between them. Unlike the trembling students, they were enjoying the spectacle unfolding before them. A full five minutes passed in utter silence, the tension so thick that it could be cut with a knife. Taehyung remained motionless, his eyes burning into Jungkook’s very soul, while the younger tried his best to not break under the pressure. Finally, ...

  Chapter Twenty-Five: Morning Mayhem The next morning, the grand Kim mansion was anything but peaceful. Sunlight streamed through the curtains, but none of the four sleepyheads had any intention of waking up. Yes! They ended up sleeping in Jungkook's room. That was until the door to Jungkook’s room burst open with a dramatic flair. “Rise and shine, babies!” Mrs. Kim’s cheerful voice rang through the room, making Jungkook groan and bury himself deeper under the blankets. “Five more minutes…” he mumbled, his voice muffled by the pillow. Niki, curled up on the couch, swatted lazily at the air. “We slept so late, let us rest in peace.” Soobin, still half-dreaming, turned to the other side and muttered, “No school today, Mom…” Jimin, sprawled out on the floor with a blanket tangled around his legs, groaned in frustration. “Mrs. Kim, why do you sound so energetic this early in the morning?” Mrs. Kim chuckled. “Because it’s already past nine, and breakfast is getting cold...