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PRESENT :

AFTER THE SLAP :-

The school corridors echoed with hushed whispers as Priya, a bold and outspoken girl, crossed paths with Taehyung, the reputed deadliest mafia figure with a secret life hidden beneath his charismatic facade. A confrontation ensued, fueled by a clash of personalities.

In the crowded hallway, Priya's frustration boiled over, and without a second thought, she slapped Taehyung across the face. The students around them gasped, creating a temporary bubble of silence. Taehyung, known for his calculated demeanor, froze for a moment, his dark eyes locking onto Priya's fiery gaze.

The slap reverberated like a warning, and the tension between them thickened. Priya, undeterred by the dangerous aura surrounding Taehyung, spoke defiantly, "You can't intimidate everyone with your reputation. Some of us won't bow down to bullies like you."

Taehyung, his cheek stinging from the impact, studied Priya with a mixture of surprise and curiosity. Instead of retaliating, he chuckled, a low, menacing sound that sent shivers down the spines of onlookers. "Feisty, aren't you?" he remarked, wiping away a hint of blood from the corner of his mouth.

BACK TO THE DAY:

As the day unfolded, rumors spread like wildfire, weaving a tale of the unexpected clash between Priya and Taehyung. Unbeknownst to Priya, her act of defiance marked the beginning of an intricate dance between two worlds—one governed by the rules of high school, and the other by the shadows of the criminal underworld.

In the following days, Priya found herself under an unusual kind of scrutiny. Whispers followed her wherever she went, and she noticed mysterious figures observing her from a distance. Unsettled, she began to piece together the puzzle, realizing that her confrontation with Taehyung had far-reaching consequences.

One afternoon, as Priya navigated the labyrinthine corridors of the school, she was summoned to the rooftop. There, against the backdrop of the city skyline, she encountered Taehyung once again. This time, his demeanor was different—a subtle blend of amusement and something she couldn't quite decipher.

"Interesting choice, slapping the deadliest mafia in school," Taehyung mused, leaning against the railing. "You've caught my attention, Priya."

He revealed a side of himself she hadn't anticipated—a complex figure with layers beyond the feared criminal persona. Against her instincts, Priya felt a strange allure, a pull toward the enigmatic world Taehyung inhabited.

As days turned into weeks, Priya and Taehyung found themselves entangled in a web of intrigue. He became an unlikely protector, a silent guardian watching over her from the shadows. Priya, torn between fear and fascination, began to see beyond the stereotypes, uncovering the humanity buried beneath Taehyung's dangerous exterior.

Their lives collided in unexpected ways, blurring the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary. The school became a battleground for hidden conflicts, and Priya, once a mere bystander, found herself at the center of a clandestine struggle.

It was a sudden tie between them... Which no one ever knew would take place... Their bond was hidden from everyone even Mia didn't know it.... Will their relationship turn out to be a good one? What will be their ultimate fate?

To be continued......

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