"Sorry Tae, I'll come over in the evening," Jungkook quickly gives the elder a peck on the lips before rushing out from the janitor's closet.

Taehyung can't help but blush, feeling his stomach explode with butterflies. He got to admit Jungkook is messing with him lately. They have gotten closer over the past week, kissing occasionally and Jungkook actually managed to make the elder crack a smile.

Taehyung almost shakes with fear as he realizes he forgot about Jimin for a second. He almost feels sick. How dares he?

But then again... Jimin is probably at a better place now, having the toys he always dreamed of and the attention from his 'parents' Taehyung could never give.

He looks at the floor and bites his lip. He's finally starting to open up to Jungkook, but since the day before yesterday, the younger has been distant. He hasn't smiled at Taehyung in the halls like before, and he hasn't visited as often.

Taehyung feels sad and at lost already, Jungkook suddenly losing interest in him makes it even worse.

But who wouldn't?

The brunette chuckles at himself, wondering how he ended up being this petty. He walks out of the janitor's closet towards his class, meeting Jin on the way.

"Tae!" the elder basically cries. Taehyung has been too exhausted to be with his friend, so Jin uses every opportunity he's given to talk with the younger.

"Hi," Taehyung comments and gives him a small smile as he's forced into a hug.

"God, I miss you so much... and..." he stops himself from saying how much he misses Jimin. They don't need to bring that up.

Taehyung just hums and hugs back. They stand like that for a while, feeling sadness yet comfort.

"It's okay Hyung," Taehyung says, and they pull apart. The bell rings and Jin gives a final hug before disappearing into his own class.

Taehyung feels his head getting heavy, only the thought of seeing Jungkook in the evening makes him slightly happy.

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The bell finally rings to indicate the end of the final lesson. Taehyung sighs in relief and stands up. He grabs his bag and escapes the classroom, only to realize he forgot his gym bag in music, which was one of his earlier lessons.

He scoffs before turning on his heels walking towards the classroom.

Most students are free now, so the hall is filled with people. Luckily, the music room is in the back of the school, making him walk the last few meters free from pushes and annoying comments.

He opens the door and looks at the floor, he sees his bag by the front table as expected. He grabs it and is just about to leave when he stops dead on his tracks.

"What the hell?" A female voice erupts, and Taehyung drops his bag. He stares as he sees Yeji, her shoulder free from her shirt, clearly on the way to take it off completely.

And behind her, Jungkook is standing. His hair slightly ruffled and lips are swollen. His eyes are just as big as Taehyung's.

"O-Oh..." Taehyung stutters before grabbing his bag and sprinting out of the class, not forgetting to slam the door behind him.

He hears Jungkook calling for him, but he ignores it and keeps running. His eyes already spilling with tears.

Of course.

What did he expect?

There's no way a guy like Jungkook would ever take Taehyung seriously. Just like everyone else, Taehyung is just an object to get pleasure from.

Oh, how stupid he feels.

"Taehyung!" Jungkook yells in vain, losing sight of the elder. They come to the huge crowd of people leaving the school, making it impossible for Jungkook to reach Taehyung in time.

He mentally screams as he looks around, only to confirm that Taehyung is gone.

"Fuck-" he curses and grabs his hair tightly. It wasn't like that! He tried to... he...

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Taehyung is lying on the bed, curled up into a ball under the sheets.

He doesn't even bother finding a place where Jungkook can't find him, he knows the younger will get to him eventually.

He flinches as he hears the door open and shut, soon followed by footsteps.

He sits up in advantage, his back still towards the door.

"Taehyung..." Jungkook says with a breathy voice, it's obvious he has been running here.

"Jungkook."

"Tae, please listen to me... it's not what you think-"

Taehyung turns and looks into the other's dark eyes. He's suddenly empty from emotion as he stands abruptly.

"You know what. I'm tired of people using me only to hurt me in the end," he points a finger at Jungkook who gulps.

"Tae, it's really not-"

"Cut the bullshit. I've been through enough already, please just leave..." Taehyung says. He feels proud of being so confident, but he doesn't miss the shake in his voice, caused by anger and sadness.

"Taehyung please-"

"Just go!" Taehyung says in a stern voice and pushes Jungkook's chest. The younger stumbles back and Taehyung smacks the door right in his face. He's baffled for a second, before realizing the situation.

He fucked up... bigtime.