jimin went back to school around 5 to get ready, and i left home with a full belly, some snacks for jimin (or for me), and a lot of nervousness.

(*_*)

i reached school around 6:30 pm, and watched our basketball team and the other school's team warm up.

i was standing near the bottom of the bleachers, where the team put their stuff.

when a break was called from the coach, i watched the team jog towards me.

jimin's eyes widen and he smiles and waves.

how's practice chim?

not so bad. he says, drinking his water.

hey guys. i waved at the team members, who kindly waved back. good luck at the game~

thanks jisoo. some of them waved with a grin.

i see jungkook wave while drinking water, and i wave back.

nervous? i asked him as he nodded.

don't worry, i'm sure you guys will win! fighting! i gestured with a fist as i watched everyone smile.

fighting! many voices said, and i see their fists up as well.

remember chim chim, you got this.

thanks soo.

you too jungkook. just play. don't think too much and make some baskets, alright you two? i say as the two nod.

as more and more people come in, it's finally time for the game.

the first quarter was great.

seoul high was winning 4-0

by the second quarter, 12-13

third quarter, 28-28

fourth quarter: 36-31

the gym filled with cheers and smiles, and the players high five each other.

jimin comes jogging, smiling and yelling happily.

i told you you guys would win. i grinned as jimin suddenly pulls me into a tight hug.

i hug him back, and patted his back.

good job chim chim.

thanks soo.

hey jimin hyung! it's time for the group photo! jungkook yelled, beckoning at jimin as he nodded and jogged to the center of the gym, where the team was already gathering.

say kimchi! the photographer said as loud yells of kimchi! resonated through the gym.

as the team was chatting and resting with some food and refreshments, i left the gym.

i slowly make my way to the garden as instructed, and waited.

not long after, there was a voice.

jisoo-ah.

i turned around and saw a panting jungkook.

it's you? i asked as he nods.

i-i know that we don't really know each other, but i'm willing to be friends first. i'd like to court you. i-if you don't mind.

no. i said as jungkook blinked rapidly, licking his lip and sighing. i meant no meaning that i don't think i can like you, no matter how much you court me.

it's because you already like someone else, don't you? jungkook says, looking down at the ground and then at my eyes.

i blink, startled by his response.

i could tell. you've always liked hyung, didn't you?

h-how—

everyone can tell, noona. everyone except for you and hyung. you two are so afraid that everything would crumble apart. but now that... i started to have feelings for you, i hope that i can win you over from hyung. because i really want you to like me too.

i—

you don't have to say anything, jisoo noona. all you need to know is that i'm going to court you, and i won't stop until you like me back. i'm not going to force you, but i'm hoping to change your feelings for hyung to me.

i close my eyes for a moment, and sighed.

ok jungkook. you can try... to court me. i say and turn around to leave.

thank you noona. i'm sure you won't regret it. i turned my head and saw jungkook's giant smile as i nod and walk away. 

i make my way back to the gym, where loud noises were flying out the open doors.

upon entering, i hear, say yes! say yes, say yes!

and then all i could see was large crowd.

and as someone moves from the crowd, i catch a long glance of dohee next to jimin.

she was beaming and happy.

jimin seemed happy, he was smiling.

the next thing i see breaks my heart.

dohee kisses jimin on the cheek and links her arm with his as the cheers grew louder.

with the feeling of sadness and tears welling up inside, i quickly left.

i started running towards the front of the school, where i began to make my way home.

i thought that someone called my name as i left, but i didn't care.

i could feel the tears rushing up and climbing out.

they were drip-dropping down my face.

i couldn't run anymore. not in this state.

i found myself at the neighborhood park not far from home.

i sat on a swing and began sobbing.

why does it hurt so much?

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