FATAL TROUBLE (REVERSE HAREM)

Part 55

The morning sunlight painted soft patterns across the room, warming your skin and nudging you from sleep. You blinked slowly, the haze of dreams fading as you took in your surroundings. Something felt off. This wasn't your yesterday bed. The sheets were thicker against your skin, and the faint scent of vanilla lingered in the air.

Turning your head, your breath hitched. Sunoo lay beside you, his soft, angelic features relaxed in sleep, his lips slightly parted. He looked peaceful—completely unaware of the confusion swirling in your mind.

Before you could process the situation, a sharp knock echoed through the room. You flinched, and Sunoo's eyes snapped open. His gaze flickered to you, his expression shifting from sleepy confusion to calm reassurance in a heartbeat. Without saying a word, he sat up and slid off the bed, padding silently to the door.

As soon as he unlocked it, Niki and Jungwon stepped in. Their presence instantly shifted the atmosphere. Jungwon, with his composed demeanor, exuded quiet authority, while Niki's sly grin hinted at something mischievous.

Jungwon's gaze swept the room, briefly landing on Sunoo before settling on you. His expression softened, but his intent was clear. He walked towards the bed with measured steps, climbing onto it with effortless grace. His back rested against the headboard as he reached for you, his hands firm but gentle as he pulled you onto his lap.

"My baby," he murmured, his voice low and soothing, though the intensity in his eyes made it anything but.

Your heart pounded as you found yourself perched on his lap, his arms encircling your waist. You were acutely aware of the way his warmth seeped through your clothes, grounding yet electrifying. You glanced down at yourself, realizing you were in your usual comfy shorts and a full sleeve T-shirt. It felt normal, but in this moment, nothing about the situation was ordinary.

Your eyes darted to Sunoo, seeking some kind of explanation. He stood by the wall now, his arms crossed over his chest, his gaze sharp yet amused. A small smile tugged at his lips, a silent assurance that said, You're okay. Just go with it.

Niki dropped onto the bed in front of you and Jungwon, his frame exuding playful confidence. He leaned forward, reaching out to tuck a strand of your hair behind your ear. His fingers brushed your skin, lingering just long enough to send a shiver down your spine.

"You look cute like this, Noona," Niki said, his tone light but his eyes serious. His hand dropped, but his gaze stayed locked on yours.

Jungwon chuckled softly, his voice rumbling in your ear. "Especially, when she is sleepy. But, yesterday was an exception when you were literally looking like an angel. Our Queen.."

The weight of their attention was overwhelming, the air between you charged with an unspoken intensity.

"What's this about?" you managed to ask, your voice shaky.

Niki tilted his head, his smirk deepening. "Oh, we just wanted to talk. Right, hyung?"

Jungwon's grip on your waist tightened slightly, his expression unreadable. "Talk. And... make sure you're aware of a few things."

Your stomach flipped at his cryptic words. "What things?"

Niki leaned closer, his playful grin giving way to something more serious. "You've been on our minds a lot since last night, or should I say...since the day we met. It's... distracting."

Jungwon's lips brushed against the shell of your ear as he spoke, his voice dropping to a whisper. "I can't stop thinking about you. And judging by the way you're reacting, I'd say the feeling's mutual."

Your breath hitched, the room suddenly feeling too small. Sunoo, who had been quietly watching from his spot against the wall, pushed off it and sauntered closer.