FATAL TROUBLE (REVERSE HAREM)

Part 63

"Where's your Leah?"

You turned around to face Sunoo standing just a few feet away, with a fruit juice glass in his hold and a raised eyebrow, literally with a mocking tone.

He stepped forward where you were standing leaning against the pillar and scrolling through your phone to select the pics you have clicked with Leah earlier and posting them on your insta story. Earlier, you both shared so many funny and serious stories of your life, and some snippets of yesterday that you could remember and was extremely embarrassed to share with anyone else except her.

"Yeah, well that sounds good. My Leah." You switched off the screen and took your clutch from the counter.

Sunoo tilted his head, his expression amused as he took another sip of his fruit juice. "So, where's is your new friend?" he repeated, his mocking tone evident.

You sighed, straightening up yourself and slipping your phone into your clutch. "She's with her boyfriends," you replied dryly, stepping forward to block Sunoo's approach. "I'm waiting for them to finish whatever romantic session they're up to before she comes back to rescue me."

Sunoo raised an eyebrow but didn't have time to respond before the rest of the boys emerged from the nearby hallway, their presence unmistakable. You immediately scanned their faces—Jake's carefree grin, Jungwon's curious glance, Heeseung's casual confidence, and the others tagging along, clearly intrigued by the tension in the air.

You scoffed audibly, drawing their collective attention. Their eyebrows shot up, silently questioning your attitude. Instead of addressing them right away, you rolled your eyes, gestured towards a table nearby, and walked off to the side. "Sit," you commanded, tone clipped but with enough authority to make them comply without argument.

Once everyone was seated, Sunoo leaned back in his chair, clearly waiting for an explanation, while Jay narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing you. The rest just exchanged looks, probably piecing together their own theories.

"You done?" you asked after a moment of silence, leaning forward with your arms crossed.

Heeseung smirked, but Jungwon spoke up. "What's going on with you?"

You let out a humorless laugh, shaking your head before fixing them all with a sharp stare. "You know," you started, your voice steady and laced with sarcasm, "it's actually hilarious how none of you seem to understand. Shouldn't it already be obvious how I feel about you guys after yesterday night? Or are you all just trying to find out more evidence?"

The boys blinked, caught off guard.

"You left me alone for hours while you went off for your precious photoshoot," you continued, your voice gaining an edge. "And then you have the nerve to keep pointing out my friendship with Leah like it's some inside joke. Maybe I'm jealous. Maybe I'm sulking. But can you blame me? You're all so busy with each other and your schedules, and I'm just here, third-wheeling half the time and fending off Sunoo's mockery the other half."

Your boldness left them momentarily speechless. Sunghoon's lips twitched like he wanted to argue, but you cut him off with a pointed look.

"Yeah, I said it," you finished. "Now what?"

The boys exchanged glances, clearly caught off guard by your outburst. Jake leaned forward with a sheepish smile.

"Okay, okay, hold on," he said, raising his hands in mock surrender. "First of all, we didn't mean to make you feel left out. The photoshoot just... ran longer than expected."

"And Sunoo mocking you? That's just his love language," Jay added, smirking slightly as Sunoo rolled his eyes and muttered, "Don't drag me into this."

"But seriously," Jungwon chimed in, his voice soft but firm, "we didn't realize you felt that way. You should've told us sooner."