Chapter 8

The sound of the papers compiling and the bored snores and small whines of the students filled their classroom. Everyone's obviously not in the mood for 'studying' except for Jimin.

The days passed by so fast that it's already weeks before their midterm exam and everyone's eyebugs are on fleek and sleep deprived, they all wanted to be part of the Top 50 students in Hangsang University.

The students who'll get to the top will have a great privilege personally and educationally. The top 10 will have more advantage while the top 5 will get a different one.

Not talking about the top one, the student will get the highest privilege anyone could imagine, like getting a free tuition this school year and allowance.

Wearing his round glasses, Jimin quickly pulled out his assignment notebook and his pen, probably taking notes of what the professor's gonna say.

Jimin is a smart kid, he always gets to the top every end of the semester, top seven to be exact. And this year he's planning on a bigger picture,

To be the top 1.

Just thinking of seeing your name on the top is already heaven for him, it's making him smile and giggle, he's grade 12 now, I guess he deserves the spot before going to college.

Plus he needs some money.

"Project, make a diorama of the lesson that I discussed and is to be passed next week" Their science professor said while fixing it's things because it's almost time.

The whole classroom went pale, there's another shit to be passed, they tought. They were compiled with lots of works to be done and to be passed by a small amount of time and there's another one added on their mountaneous to do's.

The teacher picked up his things and was about to exit the classroom when he spoke, "Oh by the way, this project is by pair"

The school bell rings and the students went outside with exhausted faces. Jimin went outside as well to eat for break when he saw Taehyung running it's way towards him.

"Jiminie!" The blonde haired man said, waving a 'hi' to him and giving the sweetest square-shaped smile after stopping infront of the little one.

Jimin just chuckled by the latter's gestures, "Hi, Tae! Guess you're my company again today"

"I guess I am" He answered, they walked together to the cafeteria while talking about things.

"Too bad Hoseokie isn't always around everytime we're together. He can't get a chance to meet you!"

The taller one held a tighter grip on his strap bag, "It's okay.. I guess"

"Hobi is a great guy, he sometimes procrastinate things but trust me, he's a great student. He's actually aiming to get to the top 50 that's why he's always nowhere to be found" Jimin explained, pouting when he remembered how many times he ditched him for 'reviewing' everytime he asks to eat together with Taehyung.

"I don't know why he always says no everytime I ask him to eat together with you, he always have many excuses"

"It's fine.. I guess he's just too busy, or he doesn't want to see me"

Jimin looked at the other with confused eyes, "What are you saying? He'll like you for sure!"

"Yeah.."

They reached their destination and Taehyung insisted to order foods for them- like the usual.

"So Jimin, does Jungkook still bug you?" Taehyung asked as soon as he gets to his seat.

"Lower down your voice, Tae! Someone might hear you!"

"So what? Like it's not true!" Taehyung spilled, almost shouting that caused the students to gaze at them.

Jimin awkwardly smiled and pulled Taehyung in the ear, "I told you to be silent!"

Minutes passed and they heard flirty screams in the area, he looked up and it was the person he wished not to see.

"And what are you doing here, Mr. Son of a bitch? Oh! Pardon me, I mean son of the owner of this trash school" Taehyung uttered without even thinking.

Jungkook gave him a glazing glare and ignored him, shoving him away so he can sit infront of Jimin.

"Seriously Jungkook? Are you the CEO of being a cockblocker?" Taehyung asked.

"Maybe, my cock is definitely bigger than yours"

"What the fuck did you said?" Taehyung asked while Jimin is confused.

"Nothing! Hey Jimin, do you mind getting this butthole out so I can sit?" Jungkook said, pointing his index finger on Taehyung's head.

Jimin didn't know what to do, "But he's my—"

"I don't wanna hear any reasons"

"C-can't he just stay?" He asked, looking at Jimin, he's obviously scared to death that something might happen again.

Jungkook sighed, "Fine! Hey you, move"

Taehyung moved to the side unwillingly, glaring at Jungkook that's now sitting beside him.

"When will the world end?" Taehyung blurted before having a spoonful of rice.

"Obviously when you die"

"See you in hell then"

They started continuing their foods while the atmosphere is getting heavier because of the two.

"I bet satan will kick you out" Taehyung replied.

"What? Why?" Jungkook asked after having a bite on his double cheese burger.

"Professionals aren't allowed there, you'd be disqualified for being worse than a demon, aren't you aware? Duh" He snapped his fingers infront of Jungkook's face and laughed.

"I can't believe you're this stupid. I am satan. I swear to drown you multiple times on a hot lava once we get there"

"I'd be waiting then"

Jimin is just staring at them with his palm resting on his forehead, "Stop it you two"

They just 'tsked' and started eating again.

"Oh by the way Jimin, the diorama that our science teacher assigned. You're gonna be my pair" Jungkook said.

Jimin was shocked by Jungkook's sudden decisions, "What?"

"What? No! Jimin is already my pair!" Taehyung exclaimed. Ofcourse it's a lie, he wouldn't let Jungkook make a move to hurt Jimin again, he'll never forgive himself, and plus they aren't classmates.

"Shut it will you? You're from section B-A1" Jungkook replied.

"How did you know?!" Taehyung didn't tell anyone about his section, even Jimin doesn't know.

"I can't believe you really are this stupid, Namjoon is your classmate, right?"

Taehyung replied with an "oohh". He knows that Namjoon and him are friends along with Yoongi and Mark.

"But still you can't be his partner! You won't even help him if ever so Jimin will be fine eitherways!"

"Just shut your ass, I'm not even talking to you!" He turned his head to Jimin and waited for his response.

"B-but I—"

"Jimin already have a partner"

"Hoseokie!" Jimin called him, somehow thankful that he saved his life from this weirdo infront of him.

"And who are you?" Jungkook asked, if he's remembering it well, he saw him on the first day of school.

"Oh! I remember you, you're the guy on the first day of school! How was standing at the back?" Jungkook then laughed, obviously irritating Hoseok.

Hoseok clenched his palm and without any ado, he punched Jungkook infront of everyone.

The cafeteria went loud, others were silently watching while the others are taking a video from their phones.

"Hoseok!" Jimin exclaimed. Before anything worse could happen, he went in between the two and ended up receiving the punch from Jungkook that was for Hoseok.

Jimin went unconscious in just a second and fell down.

"Jimin!" The three shouted.

They all went up to help him but Hoseok shoo-ed Jungkook away.

"GO AWAY! WE DON'T NEED YOU HERE!"

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Hours later..

Jimin is laying on the bed while Taehyung and Hoseok are in the kitchen. Hoseok is cooking soup for Jimin while Taehyung is getting ice for his bruise.

They're currently at home, Hoseok keep saying that Taehyung should just go home but he kept insisting, he didn't had any choice but to let him come with them.

"Tae, seriously. I can handle Jimin, you can go now." Hoseok said while pouring the soup into the bowl.

"No, I insist"

"Please Taehyung, you know how hard this is for me"

"I know but I can't just leave Jimin alone. I want to see him getting okay"

Hoseok heaved a sigh and just ignored him.

"Taehyung.. I know everything's tough right now but please stay strong"

"Hoseok.."

On the other hand, Jimin is peaking through the slightly opened door, getting confused on what the two are talking about.

"Please come back.."

Jimin doesn't want to think cause that may be faux but the whole idea is there! Come back? Do they even know each other? He bet they do.

He couldn't help but to sneeze, enough for the two to hear him "Oh shit!" He quickly ran back to the bed and pretended to be asleep.

He heard the door opened, he just hope they didn't caught him!

"Jimin?" Hoseok called.

He faked his just-woke-up face so he'd not be caught.

"Hoseokie, oh Taehyung you're here too?" Ofcourse that was a lie, he already knew it since he woke up earlier.

"Yeah, I just can't leave you"

"I keep pushing him away but he just won't budge, he said he wants to take care of you"

Jimin smiled, "You don't have to! I'm fine, this is just a bruise"

"We know you're strong" Taehyung replied and patted him on the head.

Hoseok pulled the tray to Jimin, it has soup and orange juice that Jimin likes.

"Here Jimin, eat first. I cooked it for you"

"Aww thankyou Hoseokie!" He started eating and noticed the awkward presence in his room.

The two have a weird distance which made him doubt.

"W-why are you staring at us with that eyes?" Hoseok asked.

"Tell me, do you know each other already?"

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yes. im back, yes.