Jungkook hugs Taehyung.

He just does. It all happens so quick confusing both the two students at this particular moment. Mostly Taehyung since it was the last action he could expect from Jungkook.

A few seconds go by and Taehyung notices the place getting cleared up of any student existing in the distance. Hmm..he was so caught up in fear he didn't hear the assembly bell ring. That's good now no one had to see them. But they need to go for the assembly too–aaah not 'they', only Taehyung in fact. But is it right to push away the other right now?

He stays still in the position wide-eyed, unable to think, letting the younger's hands all wrapped around his neck. While Jungkook has his own eyes closed tightly shut.

Okayyy Jungkook is not in right mind. Something is going on in that little coconut head of his. Something he himself is questioning. Some moments revolving around the exam these past few days. Some from today's morning. His feelings and emotions have overtaken his pride and ego.

There is a fierce war going on between his heart & brain ; bunny & wolf.

❍•~•~•~•❍

The challenge may have been accepted by Jungkook that day. But that didn't mean he appreciated it.

If anything, it was the complete opposite.

Jungkook hated it to the bone. The amount of stress he went through those three days preparing for a random bloody exam was incredibly severe. Poor baby didn't even get propper sleep, only small naps of like three hours when he was on the verge of collapsing.

He had taken a leave from school to study. All day doing nothing but trying to memorize 'em notes Taehyung had been generous enough to lend. He would occasionally take a walk of ten to fifteen minutes in the garden if started to feel too suffocated. But the tension of failing compelled him to carry the book all the time anywhere he went, even while taking a dump.

His brained was so fucked up with the loads of shit he had to learn. The pressure only worsening it. To the point his mind was unable to divert thoughts any towards other topic. He would see the topics he memorised occurring like a film even in his dreams.
Those three days felt no less than hell.

Studying really equals to students dying.

He wasn't so determined to pass just because he wanted to beat Taehyung. Yes, that sure is the fun part of it. But Jungkook was rather scared. What would he be thought of as if he failed?  A loser.

To Taehyung, the word was only to provoke the younger, but for Jungkook... it striked him deep in the guts. He felt insecure. His confidence about being overall excellent got drained within seconds the moment within he opened the notebook. That word played in his mind on repeat, as if showing him his position.

At least his extreme hard work paid off.
____

When it was the exam day... He experienced the typical anxiety we all go through before giving any exam, except ten times worse due to being new to the experience.

It toned down a little when he received the question paper. Phew! He knew a lot of and finished the exam so focused for the time in life.

He finally sighed in relief when it ended, knowing he did well.
____

Today was the day he would get his reward.

He remembers the mixed emotions he was feeling when he placed his first step into the school campus. Yeah sure, everyone may know about the challenge but judgemental people are present everywhere. He started to think the other way around.

What if everyone saw he passed with high marks? What will be his image in their minds then? They all will be like–
“Oh my God! the bad boy gained good marks??! He must be turning into a nerd now...”

Shit. Jungkook's image will be ruined. Why didn't he notice this outcome before? Him getting good marks will lead everyone to think of him as a fucking nerd. What will happen to his 'bad boy' persona then. They might not even be scared of him anymore.

The image he presented of himself to the school all these years was being threatened. He never wanted to ruin it, not at all. He honestly finds guilty pleasure in the way he is maybe. But what did he do? Did something so unacceptable. Unacceptable deemed by himself.

The worst that could happen is his own friends getting disgusting in him for studying, that's not what the bad boys are supposed to do. He would be a disappointment to them.

They are going to kick him out of their  gang.

And he'll probably end up getting bullied, mocked, teased and made fun of for the rest of the year.

Now whether he failed or passed, the outcome was gonna be negative. He will either be a loser, or a nerd in everyone's eyes, depending on the result.

Gosh... Why was Jungkook like that?

Why did he overthink so much?

Why did he care a lot about what image people have of him in their minds?

Why was he so scared to change how he is when being a bad boy isn't even a respectable image?

Why was he so insecure to step out of his comfort zone, when the comfort zone itself makes him uncomfortable at times?

____

Opinions from totally different perspectives were racing in his mind as he was nearing the scoreboard.

His sight showed his class students gathered around it, talking amongst themselves. Oh how much he wanted to be unnoticed !

He paced in the hallway getting unintentionally slower as closer he got to the score board. He suddenly heard his name being said from a distance. People were gossiping about him? His life was done now.

He hid behind the corner as he tried to listen what they were saying without being seen. Various whispers travelled in his ears, and then mind.

“Whoa.. Jungkook really passed. What a shock man!”

Oh he passed.. Well then time to be labelled as a nerd now.

“I know right?? I used to think to he's bragging but this bish really proved himself.”

“Dammit. I'm gonna pray for Taehyung now.”

“Jungkook won the challenge?? So manly of him.”

What? Was he hearing right?

“He's amazing isn't he? No dude can be this talented.”

“I'm feeling so bad for Tae-oppa. But Jungkook-oppa is really cool.”

“He didn't lie when he said he is good at everything.”

They weren't having any negative responses. In fact it was reverse uno card.

So Jungkook was practically getting worried for nothing? He heard more of nice comments about him before stepping out to himself see the score.

The first place was undoubtedly occupied by Kim Taehyung.

He searched for his name. No, he wasn't in the top five. But for someone who never gave tests diligently before, 74% was no joke.

It was even higher than he expected.

So it's all fine now? As to just answer his question, he felt a little push from behind. He turned around to see his friend Yugyeom in front.

"I heard about your challenge Kook. Did you pass?"

The boy asked wiggling his eyebrows. Jungkook didn't answer though. He couldn't. He didn't want to see his friends' reaction. But Yugyeom pushed past him to directly look into the scoreboard, humming as he eyed at numbers.

What is he gonna do? Get disappointed?

But to Jungkook's pleasant surprise, he heard the words he couldn't even believe were real for a while.

"Wow Kook seventy-four percent?!! You really won like a boss huh?"

That was it. Jungkook felt immediate confidence rush in every vein of his nervous system.

He had thought wrong. So so wrong. Now that's it was coming from his friends too, he knew he was superior.
He was the boss of the whole school.

His lip's right corner went up into a crooked smile, with him dramatically running a hand through his hair.

"Piece of cake for me."

Lying ass hoe.

"What're you gonna do with this Taehyung guy now?"

"Get my reward. What else? That dog needs to be taught a lesson. How the fuck did he have the nerve to challenge THE Jeon Jungkook."

Oh yeah. The best part of this whole challenge was still left. Jungkook could not be more happy now.

He knew where to meet the older. He had pre-told the location just after giving the exam.

He strolled through the way, enjoying various compliments that emerged from every corner of the school. He just realized, Taehyung's challenge actually gave a rise to his dignity as a delinquent.

They all would fear him even more now.

No one could underestimate him or mess with him anymore.

Great! He was so great! His egoistic self returned like a raging storm.

Taehyung's gonna be so wrecked.

____

He proudly stared at the vulnerable boy in front of him. How scared he looked just by taking a glance at Jungkook, who was so ready for his reward.

Was he the same boy who cheekily protested against the younger's mischievous actions?

The same boy who forced him to gay dance and ruin his day in front of the whole goddamned school?

The same boy who openly challenged him?

The same boy who always 'protected' his teacher Min fucking Mean Yoongi?

A bitch's about to be put in place.

Jungkook's intentions were to beat him until he never dared to talk back.

They really were.

All the time when he rudely ordered the older to get up, or when he grabbed his collar so rough and rose his fist up. He was just THIS close into punching him–

But then what happened?

Guilty hit him like a truck.

Who was he hitting? It was the same Taehyung who always offered to help in class.

Who was polite and friendly to him in general. 

Whose challenge made his image more powerful amongst the students.

And not to mention, he was the one to be kind enough to lend his own notes to help Jungkook win.

He would get his score in minus if he didn't have those notes.

For all Jungkook could know, Taehyung might actually be in his favor this whole time.

His guilty increased at seeing the older's scared face. A string of humanity pulled in him making his inner voice halt the punch. Weird how he felt the sudden need to be sorry.

Say sorry to him...

Jungkook should. For how was rude all the time despite Taehyung's gentle approach to him. He had been threatening the older ever since the challenge was accepted.

But Taehyung himself agreed right?

It was frustrating how half of him was now saying 'apologize' while the other half still insisted on the beating.

But his debating heart and mind had planned something else.

❍•~•~•~•❍

Jungkook's never-ending train of thoughts abruptly stops as he shoots open his eyes. Due to the feeling of Taehyung's snaking arms wrapped around his tiny waist.

How long has he been in this position now? Even Taehyung is hugging back. Jisoos!

He pushes back the older with his leg in reflex of the sudden contact, not noticing the firm grip both had on each other.

This causes them to stumble and slip, falling into the fountain behind.

Oh boy! The scene which unfolds is so gay.

Two sexy wet bodies laying on top of each other so erotically~

They're lucky no one is around to witness. How Taehyung is laying on his back nearly drowning into the water. His hair pushed back due to downward force, freaking forehead flaunting out. His legs lay flat while arms unconsciously gripping tight into a soft mass.

Oops–I forgot to mention he had removed his glasses when he was ordered to get up. Hehehehe

Jungkook breathes out in the crook of Taehyung's neck. Slowly pulling his hands out from under the older's shoulders. He looks up, his gaze meeting with a  deeply captivating dark brown set of eyes staring back at him.

Taehyung looks better without glasses.

Jungkook immediately shoots up sitting. Typical gay panic reaction. But something isn't right hmm....he feels a grope on his bottom–

"GET YOUR PERVERTED HANDS OFF MY ASS KIM TAEHYUNG!!"

•°•°•°•°•°•°•

"Why is it always you..."

Complaining pink lips pop outwards into a pout. Not much above, a tint of red is dusting the cheeks.

Jeon Jungkook is much more embarrassed on the inside than he looks.

"Umm...I don't know?"

Taehyung meekly answers, eyeing at the male who just exited one of the stalls and is now wiping his hair on a white towel. He was waiting for him to get done as well.

A sigh is released by Jungkook, before he goes ahead to sit beside the older. On one of the long horizontal seats present in the boys' changing rooms.

The whole school was busy with the morning assembly. Thus they had the opportunity to drag their soaking cold bodies all the way here without being seen.

Seoul Academy, being the prestigious school it is, of course provided a ton of extra uniforms within the campus in case they could be needed any time.

The spare uniforms were clean, ironed and neatly kept in their respective lockers, easy for the duo to obtain. Jimin is a good CEO and it shows.

They had decided on taking showers in the stalls as well to get rid of each other's smell and touch.

"Why did you hug me?"

The sudden question almost makes the younger choke on saliva.

Jungkook. Does. Not. Want. To. Explain.

"I didn't hug you, I....stumbled into your embrace."

Shit! Shit! Shit! He instantly regrets his choice of words.

"Ohkkay....a-are you still going to h-hit me?"

Jungkook stops wiping his hair, letting his eyes dart towards the older. Observing him.

He sounded so innocent right now.

Now Jungkook really does feel bad for being harsh.

"My mood isn't very bad, so I'm letting this one slide."

Taehyung gasps loudly, "Wha–Really??" His eyes light up, "What will you tell the others when they ask you?"

"That I took pity on you."

A wide boxy smile stretches out on Taehyung's face. "Thank you Jungkook."

Cute.

Jungkook thinks to himself.

"You're not that bad if you don't try to be, ya know."

Taehyung tilts his head in confusion, "What do you mean?"

"I'm saying you purposely become annoying and get in my way. Stop it and we're good. I don't really have anything against you."

"I would if YOU stop causing trouble for Teacher Min."

"I hate that man geez.. why are you so protective over him? Do you like him or wuh?

Taehyung had been asked that question before too. Though he never put much thought into it. Yoongi is certainly special to him. But in what way?

"I...."

"What? Have a crush?"

Jungkook isn't asking in a mocking manner. Instead in a more general friendly way.

"I do like him um.. He's my favorite teacher and I respect him a lot..." Taehyung inhales,  "But I only see him an admirable person.. whom I'd love to support and even protect."

Jungkook hums in satisfaction at the answer.

"Your feelings are so pure... unlike your sinful hands."

"H-HEY–!!"

Taehyung turns into a blushing red tomato. Soon accomplished by Jungkook who gets embarrassed as his own words.

"How about you? Why do hate him so much?"

Jungkook keeps the now wet towel away. Crossing his fingers as he blanky stares at the wall. They will directly go to the classes once the assembly gets over.

"It was never good between us– I mean...it started out with a shitty encounter. And then he kept interfering with me, despite telling hik not to–"

"He's your teacher. Of course he will interfere with you. It's for your own betterment."

"Betterment of my ass. He clearly hates me back."

"No Jungkook. He doesn't."

"....."

"He is the reason why I'm trying to help you."

"Eh?"

"You can deny it, but it's true that my challenge only empowered your true potential. The outcome was good right."

"..Yeah.. It's bad I agree."

Taehyung softly smiles.

"Well then, I did so for the sake of Teacher Min. He was the one who asked me to help you whenever I could. It wasn't me worried about you in the first place."

"You're lying."

Jungkook wouldn't want to think deep in this topic. His mind always ignored everytime his teacher could be seen as being kind. Those moments will give Jungkook so much dilemma.

"Am not. He really cares about you."

"...I still don't like him."

"You don't have to. Just don't be disrespectful either."

"......."

"....."

"Or you'll step in my way again?" Jungkook teases.

"Will have to." Taehyung shrugs.

"Fine..."

"Great!"

Jungkook dryly chuckles.

"And I thought you were nice enough to be nice to me. When were actually being so for him.."

"Not anymore.. Uhh Jungkook I found out you're a better person than you portray to be. Since then, I sincerely want to befriend you."

"Don't talk as if it's a favor to befriend me!"

"O-okay... "

The bell rings. Time for the first period to begin. They have to go to their class now. While their wet uniforms dry in the laundry room of the school. They will collect it before going home.

Before getting up, Jungkook's hand makes it way on top of Taehyung's,  squeezing it reassuringly.

"We're good now, yeah?"

"Yeah! And congratulations for passing. I'm so impress-ed."

"Thanks.."

•°•°•°•°•°•°•

The shiny black limousine was parked at the back gate of the school for some reason. Probably because it gets very crowdy at the front one.

Not many people exit through this gate since its a long way walk. It is clean as well as greener here. With plants and trees along the pavement.

Jungkook's driver opens the door for him to step in. The said boy throws his school bag inside and deeply inhales the fresh breath of pure oxygen produced by surrounding trees before stepping one foot it.

Meow~

Meow? The boy is sure a feline sound ringed in his ears. He looks around.

Meow~

There is a cat somewhere. He gets off the limousine following the direction of the sound. Not that he is amazed by cats, but a cat around the campus?

It could be a stray one but nonetheless he continues to hear.

Meow~

His feet come to an abrupt halt as his gaze darts forward. There is nothing. Nothing but a cardboard box on the way.

Crouching down in front it, he looks into the box.

A little baby kitten inside. Seated on a piece of newspaper for comfort. Licking its paws and meowing every now and then.

"Hey.. "

Jungkook speaks as if talking to the small creature. Receiving another meow in return. The kitten is looking up in his eyes with a tilted head.

Jungkook blanky stares back. His hands slowly go inside the box and lift the little kitten up in the air.

He blinks at it. The kitten blinks back.

Meow~

"Did someone abandon you here?"

His voice softer that a petal.

Meow~

"That's so cruel of them..who would do this to such a cute kitty?"

The kitten licks his thumb a reply.

"Poor kitty...I wish I could adopt you."

Meow~

"So adorable...you remind me of someone..."

Meow~

He studies the kitten's face.

"Someone I don't like."

Meow~

"Who could be it?"

"Meow."

Jungkook nearly loses his balance at the monotone meow that emerged out of nowhere.

Speak of the devil.

The person the kitten reminds him of is standing to his right.

"Y-you... Did you leave it here?"
He manages to say.

Yoongi crouches down near him, observing the kitten in his hands.

"No. I was passing by and saw you both."

Jungkook doesn't reply. And continues ruffling the kitten's far who is now sitting in his lap.

Why isn't Mean Yoongi leaving?

"What?"

Jungkook speaks, now facing Yoongi.

The older shrugs. "Do you like small animals?"

"Hmm..."

A silent moment goes by. The wind brrezes are cool and gentle. A little leaves falling on the ground here and there.

"You did so well."

Jungkook hears Yoongi mutter. His gaze now fixed at him while Yoongi's fixed at the kitten in his lap.

"I saw your results. Impressive!"

"I-I know..

Does Yoongi know about the challenge? Maybe not.

"You must have worked hard huh? Explains why you were absent before the exam."

None of your business.

Jungkook was about to reply, but ends up saying,

"I did."

Why is he still talking to Yoongi?

It was all tolerable until Yoongi began ruffling his hair while giggling. What the fuck. Jungkook could not hold back now.

"Don't touch me!"

Yoongi quickly retracts his hand, pretending to be shocked.

"It was just a well done touch–Oh I forgot you hate me."

"I don't anymore."

"You don't?"

"Whatever. I realized I was wasting my time. So now I do not have anything to do with you."

Jungkook gets up forcing the cat into Yoongi's hands, making the older tilt the head.

Yoongi is tilting his head. The kitten is tilting its head. They look so similar.

The kitten is oddly silent. It stopped meowing when the two humans started talking to each other. How intelligent of it.

Jungkook turns his back to them and proceeds towards his limousine. Only to spare one more glance before fully entering inside. His lips part to speak.

"No one had asked you to pay for the glass I broke."

Yoongi is really surprised now. He remembers which glass the younger is talking about.
"How do you know?"

"She said it looked like a teacher. And the description matched you."

Huh.

Jungkook went to check up on that lady?

What a hidden sweetheart!

Meow~

His car drives off. Yoongi turns his smiling face to the kitten in his hands.

"I'm sorry I can't take you in.. I already have a puppy."

He says, rubbing his face against its soft pur.

"But I know the right person who will adopt you!"

Meow~

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This book is like - 70% plot, 20% mystery and 10% yoonkook...

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Love y'all cuties~