"Leave her alone," Y/N's voice rang out with unwavering determination, her presence a glimmer of hope amidst the dark atmosphere.

Jaemin's sinister smile widened as he observed Y/N's return. "Oh, you came back, Y/N? Hmm... you even found this room. Impressive," he taunted, giving off an eerie sense of satisfaction.

"I really don't want to hurt you, Y/N. So I am giving you one more chance," Jaemin warned, his voice laced with a dangerous edge. "Just stay there if you don't want to die."

With every fiber of her being, Y/N knew that accepting Jaemin's threat was not an option. Her determination to protect Ryujin and put an end to this terrifying ordeal burned within her.

"I said, don't touch her," Y/N asserted, her voice filled with unwavering determination. Jaemin let out a sigh, as if he was tired of her defiance, and slowly turned around to face her.

"You are really stubborn, aren't you? Tch tch tch," he remarked, his tone filled with a mix of annoyance and amusement.

"Alright, then I will finish you first," he declared, taking slow steps towards Y/N, his threat hanging in the air.

With quick thinking, Y/N grabbed a nearby box and hurled it at Jaemin, hoping to catch him off guard. However, he swiftly dodged the projectile, his movements proving agile and calculated.

"Feisty, I see," he chuckled, an unsettling response that sent shivers down Y/N's spine.

Despite the danger that loomed before her, Y/N refused to back down as she seized a nearby metal rod, wielding it with all her strength as she delivered a powerful blow to Jaemin. The impact caused him to crumble, the intensity of the pain overwhelming him, resulting in the knife slipping from his grasp.

But his resilience and fury knew no bounds. "You little-" Jaemin swiftly charged towards Y/N, forcefully pinning her against the wall. The impact caused her head to collide harshly with the unforgiving surface, sending a surge of pain through her. He then gripped her hair, his aggression evident as he mercilessly struck her against the nearest table. The force of the blow sent Y/N crashing to the floor, her consciousness fleeting as darkness threatened to consume her.

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Taehyung's heart raced as he hurriedly arrived at Ryujin's room, only to find it empty. Just as he was about to leave in search of Y/N, his eyes caught sight of a small object on the floor — the killer's distinctive locket.

Confusion and worry filled Taehyung's mind. "How did it come here? Did Y/N already come here?" he wondered, his thoughts racing with possibilities. Without hesitation, he bolted outside, hoping to find answers and support in his search. It was then that he spotted Beomgyu amidst the chaos.

"Beomgyu, did you see Y/N?" he urgently asked, his voice filled with concern and desperation.

Relief washed over Taehyung at Beomgyu's reply. Without wasting a moment, he sprinted towards the library, his mind racing with thoughts and fears.

As he rushed towards the library, he racked his brain, trying to connect the pieces of the unfolding puzzle. "If she came here, then it's likely that the killer took Ryujin here as well," he reasoned. The possibility of a secret room hidden within the library sparked his curiosity, further fueling his determination to find the answers he desperately sought.

Reaching the library's counter, Taehyung approached Jin, his tone urgent and filled with worry.  Ryujin's rescue.

"Hey, Jin hyung," Taehyung gasped as he caught his breath. "Is there any secre- I mean, any rooms in here that are closed off? Like, not currently in use?"

Jin furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. "Um, yeah. There is a basement on the backside, in the restricted area. Why?" he inquired, but before Jin could receive an answer, Taehyung had already bolted towards the restricted area, fueled by a mix of fear and determination.

Time seemed to blur as Taehyung raced through the library, his heart pounding with every step he took towards the hidden basement. Images of Y/N and Ryujin's safety propelled him forward, his mind focused on reaching them before it was too late.

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"I told you to stay away, didn't I?" Jaemin sneered, raising the metal rod with malicious intent, poised to strike Y/N, who was barely conscious. But before he could deliver his brutal blow, an unexpected intervention occurred.

A forceful shove sent Jaemin stumbling backward, his grip on the weapon relinquished. Surprised, he turned his gaze to the source of the disturbance and found Taehyung standing there, his expression filled with a mixture of determination and fury.

"Don't you dare touch her," Taehyung's voice rang out with unwavering conviction, his protective instincts in full force as he stood as Y/N's stalwart defender.

"Ah, I knew you would come to save your girlfriend. But too late. She is already half de-" Jaemin began, his words cut short by the force of Taehyung's punch connecting with his face.

Blood spewed from Jaemin's mouth as the impact sent him reeling. Refusing to be deterred, he attempted to retaliate, swinging a punch towards Taehyung. But Taehyung was not to be overpowered. With swift agility and strength, he deflected the blow and forcefully pushed Jaemin to the ground, causing him to crash against the unforgiving surface.

The struggle between the two adversaries intensified, each fueled by desperation and the determination to overcome the other. In this fierce confrontation, the battle for Y/N and Ryujin's safety hung in the balance, their fates contingent upon the outcome of this charged struggle.

"You really are asking for it, huh?" Jaemin taunted, wiping the blood from his lips before charging towards Taehyung with a fierce determination in his eyes. The room filled with the sounds of their grunts and the thud of their fists as they clashed in a brutal fight for survival.

With a powerful kick, Jaemin sent Taehyung crashing into the wall, the impact reverberating through the room as Taehyung struggled to regain his footing. As Jaemin moved in for the final blow, Y/N acted swiftly, swinging a chair with all her might, the impact sending Jaemin tumbling to the ground in a daze. The room fell silent, the only sound of their heavy breathing echoed as they assessed the aftermath of the chaotic scene.

Taehyung slowly rose to his feet, a sense of relief washing over him as he wrapped his arms around Y/N in a protective embrace.

"Are you alright?" he asked, concern lacing his voice as he searched her eyes for any sign of injury. Y/N nodded, her heart racing with adrenaline and gratitude for Taehyung's presence in that moment of chaos.

As the brief moment of peace settled upon them, Jaemin suddenly sprang back to his feet with the knife clenched in his hand, a dangerous glint in his eyes as he lunged towards Y/N with murderous intent.

"Y/N, watch out!" Ryujin's voice pierced through the tension, the urgency in her tone adding to the sense of impending danger that loomed over them all.

In a split-second decision, Taehyung pushed Y/N away, taking the full force of Jaemin's knife in his own body. The room fell silent as the realization of what had just happened sank in, the shock and fear palpable in the air.

As Jaemin pulled the knife out and advanced towards Y/N as Ryujin yelled out, a determined look in her eyes. "Isn't it me who should die? Kill me and leave them alone," she offered bravely.

"Oh, brave... I'm impressed," A twisted smirk crept onto Jaemin's face as he admired her courage before moving menacingly towards Ryujin, his intent clear and dangerous.

As Jaemin raised the knife, poised to strike Ryujin, Y/N's heart pounded with fear and desperation. In a moment of sheer instinct, Ryujin swing the metal rod she was already kept with her and struck Jaemin with all her might, causing him to crumple to the ground.

"T-Taehyung ssi? Taehyung ssi?" Y/N's voice trembled with emotion as she called out to him as he slowly loss his balance, tears welling in her eyes at the sight of him wounded.

"I am f-fine. Don't worry," Taehyung reassured her with a small, brave smile, his strength and resolve unwavering even in the face of danger.

Slowly, Taehyung lowered himself to sit, his back against the wall as he closed his eyes and rested his head to collect himself. The room fell into a heavy silence, the only sound the soft exhale of relief as they all assessed the situation.

"You know?" Taehyung started, his voice strained as he took in labored breaths. "You are really... different. I... I never liked you at the beginning," he confessed, his words laced with a mix of pain and honesty.

Y/N looked at Taehyung, taken aback by his unexpected admission. Her brows furrowed as she tried to comprehend the weight of his words. The air hung heavy with a sense of vulnerability as Taehyung continued, sharing his hidden feelings of dislike, only for them to transform into jealousy when Y/N started developing feelings for Jungkook. A melancholic chuckle escaped his lips, underscoring the complexity of his emotions.

"I don't know when, but..." Taehyung's voice cracked, tears mingling with the pain on his face as he struggled to express his emotions. "I love you Y/N. I really... really love you. I... I wanted to tell you this for a long time," he sighed, gently brushing a strand of Y/N's hair behind her ear.

Y/N felt a mixture of astonishment and tenderness wash over her, her own tears brimming as she looked into Taehyung's eyes. In that vulnerable moment, the weight of his confession tugged at her heart, pulling her closer to him.

"Uh... now... I can die happily," Taehyung whispered, his voice trembling with a mixture of pain and resignation.

"No, don't you dare. You won't die. I won't let you," Y/N exclaimed desperately, tears streaming down her face as she grabbed onto his hand, refusing to let go.

Taehyung's heart ached at the sight of her tears, his own pain momentarily forgotten as he reached out to gently wipe them away. "Hey, don't... cry. It... hurts me," he whispered, his voice filled with affection and concern.

A glimmer of hope sparked in Taehyung's eyes as he mustered the courage to ask the question that had been lingering in his heart. "Do you... do you like me?" he asked, his voice filled with vulnerability.

"No. I... I love you, stupid," Y/N sobbed, her words a declaration of the depths of her affection. With a mixture of relief and overwhelming emotion, she wrapped her arms tightly around him, holding him as though afraid to let go, as if her love alone could heal the wounds that threatened to separate them.

"Please don't leave me, Taehyung ssi. I love you. I love you so much," Y/N sobbed, her voice filled with desperation and aching vulnerability as she clung to him.

A mixture of happiness and contentment washed over Taehyung, grateful to hear her reciprocation of love. With the little remaining strength he had, he wrapped his arms tightly around her, holding her as if trying to impart his love, comfort, and protection all at once.

"I love you too," he murmured softly, his words filled with sincerity as he felt the weariness settle upon him, his body growing increasingly weak. The darkness encroached upon his senses, consuming him bit by bit, but his declaration of love remained steadfast until the very end as he drifted off.

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The End-

Hehe just joking. An epilogue will be coming up next.

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Q) Do you use Korean words on daily basis?

I do. My parents and some of my friends(cause most of my friends are kdrama addicts) think I am speaking some alien language.