The Truth

All the eyes were watching me from every corner. Wolves... just like eomma said, watching me make my first mistake. It was my fault after all. Oh god, I just wish this was all a nightmare right now. Wae? Why must this happen to me? And only me?

"I'm sorry-" I finally exhaled but immediately stopped when I noticed the room was empty. I turned around to look in confusion. They all left. Right, it's all my fault. All mine. I let out a deep sigh before slumping onto the couch while running my fingers through my hair in frustration. And before I even knew it- streams of tears rolled down my cheeks and onto the carpet. Can't I just go back to where I was? I want my ordinary life back!

"Oh. You're still here?" Minah looked at me in surprise as she came striding through the door.

"Just please stop," I sniffled, quickly wiping away my tears. She's probably here to mock me like the others, and I'm tired of that shit. Just leave me alone!

"Oh? What? No. I just need some rest," Minah shook her head, plopping down next to me. I turned to look at her weirdly as she started dabbing powder on her face. What's wrong with her?

"What? What are you staring at?" Minah turned to look at me with her eyebrows furrowed. Is she sick or something...?

"Why are you nice to me?" I asked, tilting my head in confusion. Minah softly chuckled before snapping her setting powder shut. She slowly turned to look at me with a bright smile on her face. What the fuck? Why is she looking at me like that?

"I always liked you, ever since you're an average," She shrugged while staring at me. I twisted my face in disgust. Now that's a lie. She always despised me...

"Hah! You actually believed me? Nope, I never liked you. But you're the supreme alpha now, so I might as well be nice to you," Minah scoffs at me. Right... of course... What did I even expect?

"So if I'm an average, you'd-"

"Of course. I'd still hate you. I'm only befriending you because you're the supreme alpha," Minah shamelessly grinned at me. So this is what they're all like, huh? Siding with the powerful alphas.

"Befriending me? Who said I want to be-"

"Nope, you're my friend now," Minah shortly cuts me off. I stared at her in disbelief. Wow... this girl... she's nuts.

"I don't understand. Everyone else is against-"

"Well yeah, the stunt you pulled was a shallow move. That's true. You're a bad bitch right now. But I gotta stand on your side when no one else does because you might be useful for me in the future," Minah shrugged while staring at her nails. What the hell is wrong with her?

"Who said you can use me," I rolled my eyes as I got onto my feet. Does she really think I'd let her use me? Tsk. Tsk.

"Well, we're girls. We should be empowering each other, shouldn't we? If you wanna talk, don't hesitate to contact me," Minah smiled at me. I shook my head at her in disbelief before striding out of the student's lounge. Sighing, I walked down the pearly white staircase and out of the alpha's building. I don't want to be in the building. It's suffocating as fuck. I don't feel like going to class either. I'm the supreme alpha now, so it doesn't matter anymore. Without realizing... I found myself standing in front of the lower-rank's library.

Why am I here? Wisdom... What? You know why you're here, Sora. You're here for guidance. Maybe it isn't the place to seek guidance here, but maybe it's worth the risk. I need to know how everything works in the society to survive it. And there's only one person who knows it the best.

"I need help," I cleared my throat at Namjoon, who was wildly scribbling in his notebook. He suddenly paused and looked up at me. I turned to find a few other lower ranks watching us intensely, so I signaled them to leave to which they quickly obliged and left us alone.

"I have class-"

"You'll need me in the future. I promise you," I said shortly as Namjoon quickly packed his books. Ahhh... he doesn't want to talk to me now, huh? Namjoon abruptly hesitated at my words. Come on... don't give up on me too. Even if we aren't close. Just please... stay by my side.

"You better listen to me carefully because I won't repeat myself," Namjoon turned to lock eyes with me. Knowledge ... it was all in his eyes. I exhaled in relief before sitting down in front of him. This is risky, but I'll take it.

After School

I spent the entire day listening to Namjoon about the society. And I have to admit- I'm amazed by his intelligence. There's so much to the society that I didn't know about. Namjoon promised to help me with all his abilities, and in return, I'll have to grant him whatever he requests in the future.

"Pick up, will you...?" I muttered, repeatedly calling Taehyung, but he wouldn't answer my call. I'm terribly sorry about what happened! I need to apologize to him and clear up the misunderstanding! Why isn't he picking up my call?!

"Yeoboseyo?" He finally answered in a low tone, causing my heart to skip a beat.

"Can we talk later?" I asked while walking down the empty hallway anxiously. Taehyung, please give me a chance to explain myself.

"I'm busy. I need to finish some work-"

"Just for a moment? Please," I begged him through the line.

"I'm very busy with work right now. I have to go," Taehyung dryly replied through the line.

"Taehyung- aish!" Before I could say anything else... Taehyung hung up on me. I stared at my phone screen in disbelief. He's still upset. Sora, maybe he's busy! Just give him some time! I'm sure he'll understand my situation. Taehyung isn't like the other alphas. You should trust him. Taehyung was always there to look out for me, he was always there for me, and I let him down. He must be very hurt right now, and it's all because of me.

My chest ached uncomfortably as I thought of my mistakes. I have no one else to blame but myself. The heaviness in my chest grew heavier as I strode down the hallway until a single droplet of tears made its way down my cheeks, but I quickly wiped it away.

"I'll fix this-" I stopped dead when I looked up to find Taehyung... laughing... with Haerim at the end of the hallway. Haerim reached out to squeeze his cheeks as he playfully patted her on the head. I don't know what it was, but I felt a sharp pain stabbing my chest. I blinked in shock as I watched them smiling at each other. I felt betrayed. Keep walking, Sora. Walk towards them. My fingers curled into a tight fist as I slowly walked up to them. Taehyung abruptly stopped laughing when he turned to find me approaching him. His smiles faded at my presence.

"What-"

"I see. You're indeed busy with work," I forced a weak smile, cutting Taehyung off mid-sentence. Why did he have to lie? Why can't he just tell me the truth? The truth wouldn't have hurt as much as his petty lie. I trusted you, Taehyung... but no. You had to do me dirty.

"What do you mean? We're supposed to go to the cafe-"

"Sora-"

"Have fun, Taehyung-shi," I smirked at him before walking away without another word. Sora... you're not okay. I dug my fingers deeper into the flesh of my palms as I strode past him. It was my fault for trusting him. My heart won't stop aching, and it's killing me. Jebal... I really want everything to end right now.

Dinner

I didn't talk to anyone but Mrs. Kim and Mr. Jeon when I got home. Eomma and appa tried to speak to me, but I simply ignored them. Taehyung refused to look at me as he sat on the opposite side. Jungkook, on the other hand, was lost in his own head. The elders watched me nervously as we ate. Are they nervous? Why do they look so guilty? I mean, they should be, right? They did whatever they wanted without warning me in advance, and in the end, it's me! IT'S ALWAYS ME WHO SUFFERS FROM THE AFTERMATH!

"Shouldn't we celebrate Sora's accomplishments?" Mr. Kim awkwardly tried to break the tension in the room, earning a glare from Taehyung. Why is Mr. Kim so joyful? I took a freaking tower from his son! I guess eomma and appa must've threatened him, huh? How can they do that?! Their ruthless action made my blood boil, so I turned to glare at my parents in silence.

"I guess celebrating robbery is a thing now," Taehyung scoffed indirectly at me. What did he just say?! Robbery? I wanted to apologize, yet he avoided me like a fool, and now he's accusing me of robbery!? I'm hurt.

"Taehyung!" Mrs. Kim snapped at her son disapprovingly as my parents exchanged uneasy glances.

"What? Was I wrong, eomma?" Taehyung asked, turning to stare at his mother blankly. I wish Jimin was here, but he left early with his parents to deal with an urgent conference.

"It wasn't a robbery. Stop being dense- you know better," Mrs. Kim shook her head repeatedly. Taehyung suddenly chuckles in disbelief.

"Then what was it? Oh, is it-"

"It was hers from the beginning!" Mrs. Kim suddenly snapped, dropping her spoon in irritation. I quickly turned to look at her in confusion. What is she saying? Mine? From the beginning?

"Moh?" Taehyung asked, eyeing his mother unsurely. The tower was mine from the beginning? But I just took it from him yesterday...?

"Rightfully, the tower belonged to Sora. She was the hidden supreme alpha, and you were already known as a top-ranked alpha. So, because of our relationship with the Jang household, we decided to cover it up with your name! So stop saying she stole it from you! It was never yours! And it's not her fault!" Mrs. Kim snapped angrily at Taehyung, who turned to look at me... blood drained from his face. What the hell? They covered up my name by using Taehyung's?

"You must be kidding me," Taehyung scoffed, leaning back in his seat in disbelief. I'm so fucking done with all this bullshit.

"Sora-"

"Please leave me alone," I sighed, cutting eomma off, and hastily got onto my feet. Without another word, I stomped out of the dining room and back into my room. I quickly grabbed my phone and furiously dialed someone.

"Oh, Sora. What's up?" Jimin answered as I leaned against the wall in exhaustion.

"I kinda miss Imo's food," I smiled weakly at the wall. Jimin let out a soft chuckle before hanging up on me. I don't even know what I'm feeling right now... it's all a mess. Make use of your power Sora. Namjoon's words echoed in my head as I sat quietly on my bed. Knock Knock. I turned to look at the door but said nothing. I really don't want to talk to anyone. Knock knock. JUST LEAVE ME ALONE ALREADY- Knock knock. Fuuuuuck! Quickly, I jumped onto my feet and yanked the door open in annoyance.

"What do you want?!" I snapped at Taehyung in irritation. Why is he here?! I don't want to see him!

"Despite being upset with me, you're still using my hairband," Taehyung calmly spoke while eyeing my hair with a weak smile. Should I be laughing at this? I'm not in the mood to laugh right now. What does he want? He's smiling now? After the way he treated me?!

"Don't you have work to finish?" I sarcastically sneered and folded my arms. Taehyung's darkened gaze dangerously shifted to mine. He's offended... Why? He told me he had work to complete- I guess Gae Haerim was his work.

"I didn't mean to lie-"

"I didn't say you lied to me. Haerim must be waiting for you right now. Loads of work, isn't that right?" I huffed at him in disinterest. I'm sure he has a lot of work with Haerim.

"Yah-"

"Am I wrong? Ka... go and finish your work," I rudely nodded at him. He's annoyed... Wae? He started it. I'm just playing along with him! Tell me, what did I do wrong?!

"Hajima-"

"Wae? Why should I?" I shot him a sharp glare. He betrayed me. .. he was the last person I expected to leave my side but no... he's the first to do so. Taehyung scoffed at me in disappointment while pressing his tongue against the side of his mouth. Of course, I'm pissed! I trusted him, but he had to do me dirty!

Next Morning at the University.

I expected the rumor to die out the next day, but no... it got worse. Taehyung, Jungkook, and I went to the university together today, but we stayed silent the whole way there. None of us bothered to say anything. Jungkook was as quiet as always while Taehyung and I ignored each other. My day went fine so far... by that, I meant no one spoke to me for the entire day, and I'm relieved. I'm an outcast. Jimin didn't come to school today, so I had no one else but a talk session with Namjoon after lunch. I didn't even bother to eat lunch at the alpha's lounge. I can't eat with them eyeing me like that, so I've decided to skip my lunch. I mean... it's not bad, right? I'm losing weight along the way. I was walking through the lower rank's canteen when I noticed a crowd in the center of the canteen.

"-How did you get your hand on it?" Taehyung's voice boomed across the canteen. Who is he fighting now? Whatever, I'm done with this nonsense.

"What do you mean? Sora dropped it yesterday," Jimin chuckles awkwardly, causing me to stop dead in my tracks. When did he come back? I thought he wasn't coming to school?

"Don't lie to me!" Taehyung snaps angrily. Uh... What's going on ...? I slowly turned around and pushed my way through the crowd, and sure enough... Taehyung was darting Jimin a sharp stare.

"Why are you even mad over it? I told you she dropped it yesterday in the lounge after you left her!-"

"HAH, Park Jimin! Am I a fool?! The last time I saw her with it was last night! It was with her last night! Just before she went to bed! You weren't even at the mansion! And this morning- She came to school with me and Jungkook! So how the hell did you get it when you didn't even meet her yesterday!?" Taehyung snapped at Jimin, whose face turned pale at Taehyung's confrontation.

"Wae? What's going on?" I muttered as I eyed Jimin and Taehyung in confusion. What are they fighting over?

"The hairband I gifted you- How did it end up with him? You were at the mansion last night, and he wasn't," Taehyung asked while staring at me sharply. My heart skipped a beat. Oh shit. I slowly turned to find the hairband Taehyung gifted me... around Jimin's wrist. Oh, no... it was a long story, but I snuck out with Jimin yesterday.

"It's none of your business," I exhaled, turning to stare at Taehyung dead in the eyes. Why does he care? He's always the one picking a fight with everyone ... I'm tired of him.

"What's going on? What are you doing? Causing a scene to grab Taehyung's attention again?" Haerim chuckled, pushing her way through the crowd.

"Moh?" I scoffed, turning to look at her. Dumbfounded by her words. Is she dumb or something?

"I know what you want, Jang Sora. Stealing my status as the best female alpha. My assets... my reputation... my name... my man-"

"Stop saying nonsense," I gritted at her when I felt my blood boiling. She's getting on my nerves. Haerim didn't get my warning at all because she rudely flicked her long dark hair and smirked at me. Does she think I'm a joke to her?

"All your life, you thought you were weak and poor. You felt worthless amongst us, but now you're living up to your greed... wanting everything to yourself. A beggar... always thirsting for things... things that aren't even yours... look at you now... doing everything you can to beg for Taehyung's attention. Do you want him that badly?" Haerim smugly shrugs at me. At this point, the whole canteen was quiet. Anger erupted throughout my body. She will regret this... she has no idea what she's gotten herself into. I was so angry to the point my emotions went numb.

"You're right," I suddenly let out a soft chuckle. This darkness loomed over me as I smiled at her. Does she really think she can beat me?

"Hah, what a bitch-"

"Actually, almost right," I chuckled, cutting Haerim off, causing the smirk on her face to fade away... replaced by confusion. I took a step forward... smiling at her with my impassive expression. Maybe I should let it out... I shouldn't hold back anymore.

"I felt small and weak. That's true. But greed? I'd rather die than become what you call the supreme alpha. It's all bullshit," I slowly shook my head at her.

"Yah-"

"You said I took everything from you? Aniyo... it's you who lost everything to me. Pitiful, really... once having everything to having nothing. That's why you feel so threatened by me. Isn't that right, Haerim-shi? You're afraid you'll lose everything, so you're holding on to Taehyung because you know he has a soft spot for you despite being dumped by you. Am I wrong?" I asked, averting my eyes to Taehyung, who quickly looked away uncomfortably.

"You're just making things up! Taehyung, don't listen-"

"Don't worry, Haerim-shi. I can't be in love with two people at the same time. If I really loved Taehyung, I wouldn't be in love with someone else right now. So don't worry, I don't plan on stealing your man from you. So let me make it clear right now. To those of you... who kept on saying I'm doing this for Taehyung's attention, you're wrong. I already have a boyfriend. So stop dragging my name through the mud because you're only clowning yourself by being a paranoid piece of shit," I declared, firing everyone a sharp glare. Haerim glared at me with her eyes wide open... clearly offended by what I said.

"She has a boyfriend?"

"Who's her boyfriend?!"

"No way! She just broke up with Min Yoongi!"

"W-what?" Taehyung stared at me with his mouth open... clearly lost by my words. He's devastated and confused at the same time.

"You're obviously bluffing-"

"She's mine," The person spoke up, interlacing his fingers with mine, causing the crowd to fall silent. All eyes were bulging at us in disbelief. Taehyung froze in his place as blood drained from his face. Haerim, on the other hand, looks as if she just got bitch slapped in her face with a chair.

I guess love isn't the one that protects and keeps you away from harm. It never was. It was always the one that mends you together, over and over again after you shatter into pieces. I thought I was in love with Taehyung, let's admit it after a thousand denials. But I never was. All this time, I was afraid to lose Taehyung because I thought no one else would care for me. I thought I'd be lonely without him. But I was wrong.

I was always wrong. Love is comfort.