The school ground was noisy as it is every morning and those always consisted of new gossips and even resumed gossip but some were delicate like their normal crush talk boys and girls share, but one of the worst was dickboys picking on trouble on the weak ones. It wasn't the only school that had these people, but there were many more other schools that even had it worst. The school was highly graded with an A+ that many high classed join to graduate. But that wasn't the only thing about this school, students have ranked themselves based on their superiority because of their family backgrounds that even the teacher didn't have the obligation to say no to.

But the question is, what's Taehyung's privilege here?

A few days ago Jungkook requested from one of the people that admired him to give him a ranking list of the students, based on the information he had gathered, "the first to the fifth ranked people are so well respected that even the principal would bow their head to" and once Jungkook observes the handed list, it came to clear like what was previously stated.

"You're on the top list" in the meaning that he is number one and the most feared and respected in school but it was also what attracted male and mostly female students to him.

His eyes traced towards other recognizable names such as Irene and Namjoon, and as expected they were at the top list too with Namjoon at fourth and Irene at fifth and it made sense from their background on how they were there. He sets his priorities before he discards a long list before finally finding Kim Taehyung.

"He's.." And his eyes widened when he saw where he was placed.

Dead last.

"Oh, Kim Taehyung? You hang out with him pretty often, I heard. I heard he's from a poor family and rumors said that he got in because of scholarship but others said that he sold his body to get in" His background and horrible rumors became one of the reasons that Taehyung is treated poorly, Jungkook now knows that part. His admirer asked for his autograph and took a selfie with him as an easy exchange before Jungkook created an issue that he needed to go back to, it was surprisingly taken easily so they parted their ways once more.

But from the description of the list, besides Jungkook, everyone was at his bottom feet. Actress, models, wealthy children, painters, detectives, lawyers weren't big into his eyes. It wasn't a status where they could control other people, even the second rank had a lower status than him. But by accident, his eyes caught on one particular name. A name that he knows.

"Class 3-2" was the class just besides his.

But he had no business with him nor did he wanted to greet him casually, he is a mere business partner, a partner that's best to avoid at all cost. Before the bell rang his ear he moved his feet towards Taehyung. He was like a radar, a radar that's purpose is solely to track his other one, and he found him without wasting time.

They were a bit far from each other, Taehyung himself is walking straight towards the classroom. "Tae-" His lips stayed apart in the air as he blanks on what he should say next.

It's him

The boy from 3-2.

Jungkook kept their distance far, but it wasn't enough to hear what the two had about their conversation. Taehyung didn't smile nor didn't frown, he had a normal expression like when you normally talk to someone and as for the guy in 3-2.. he made no hesitation but it may be because he saw Jungkook as Jungkook did too. Their eye contact lasted less than a second before he smiled and walked away to his own class.

And then it was safe to approach him. Jungkook started by tapping his shoulder to grab his attention before he asks. "Who was that?" Even if the answer is something he already knew.

Taehyung turns his back to him. "Hm? I'm not sure myself, we hardly talk." It was clear that the 3-2 guy was the one who talked to him first.

"What did he say?" Taehyung rubs his chin but with an oddly confused face himself but what's more is the words that he told him.

"You're on the wrong side"

There wasn't really much to talk about at class, it was just another pop quiz and some warnings from the teacher that the mid terms are coming and that they needed to prepare soon.

"I expect you all to study because the government will be watching for you three years" a moment of distress rained towards the following students, except for two people that were seated beside each other. Jungkook recalls that rumors said Taehyung got a scholarship so him not panicking must be a sign that it's true, no? Or did he really sell his body and that's why he's not panicking? No, he didn't want to doubt him. After school and back at the penthouse, Taehyung suddenly brought the topic up.

"It's been a week we've been together.. I think my parents are getting worried for me." Taehyung was saying that he wants to go back to his home. This doesn't make sense to Jungkook, did he have the privilege? Didn't he treat him more like a god? Or was he the one that's becoming the problem? He couldn't just let him go, he needs a solid reason and a solid background to his family to be sure.

"Alright But mind if I know your family background?" Taehyung puts his textbook to his lap and fixes his glasses a bit.. panically

"A-are you sure?" His background wasn't something he talked about or what he's proud of, it was like a deep secret under the treasures sea that was being guided by a giant squid. Jungkook knew this, he knew that Taehyung wouldn't tell him just by his body movements, but he was more than desperate to know.

"I.. came from a non healthy family.. My father has an addiction for drinking alcohol, my mother gets debt terrors from time to time and my sister is off home trying to find money.. but it's alright because we all love each other and we're a happy family!"

Delusional

The boy smiles at the end of the conversation, it cause great uncomfort to Jungkook who almost cried just to imagine what kind of life he had to put up too, but what's more is that he's trying to make it seems like it's not a big deal.

Or maybe Taehyung just doesn't know the difference of happy and despair.. he never has

"Tae, you need to know something." Taehyung raises his ears, he's all in.

"You used to save me on the street 3 years ago. You gave me something to eat and drink and to live, that's why I'm going to repay you back" Taehyung didn't understand the message clearly enough. "What are you saying?" Even if Taehyung accepts and remembers him from years ago, he still wasn't able to accept any paybacks, but if the past week was the repayment then he is more than thankful for him and is ready to be let go.

"I'm saying, you should leave your household and come live with me" A week wasn't a problem so why not forever? Forever is a good word to combine themselves. But Taehyung bit it into a denial.

"Jungkook.. I care about you but.. I can't do that.. I can't just leave them forever!" He loves his family too much to leave them without a certain reason to, they'll be worried and-

"Open your eyes! They've abandoned you!"

and it hit him like a truck.

"They told you to remember? To stay as long as you like, that's what I would say abandoning you." Taehyung deep thinks it, but he refuses to believe it even if it's Jungkook.

"No! You're wrong! They love me and would never abandon me!"

"Then call them" Taehyung takes a step back as Jungkook throws his expensive iPhone X to him. Taehyung hesitantly took the phone, but his fingers were vibrating as he pressed the number. He looked up and saw Jungkook mouthing 'do it' to prove that Jungkook was right. He always is.

Drrr drrr

"Hello?" Jungkook pulls the phone and presses on the speaker so they could hear what was said and Taehyung won't be able to make up anything, he mouthed 'continue'

"M-mom.. can I come home?"

"Why? Is it getting boring? I thought you had the time of your life, oh did Master Jeon kick you out?" It was a letdown for him to have his mother asking more questions, he hoped for a simple yes or no to be the answer. He opens his lips again to reply to his mom but Jungkook's palm over his lips prevents that.

"Miss Kim, I certainly wouldn't mind letting him live with me but would you mind if I let him live with me for a very.. very long time?" Taehyung struggles over the palm, he felt a bit suffocated because it covers half of his face and including nose.

"Yes! I see you have interest in my son but it's fine by me as long as you like!" It didn't fill his expectations.

"I see, thank you Miss Kim" the bolt of excitement echoes through the last seconds before he presses the red button. The cover on Taehyung was now over but he held a deep expression.

"Have your answer now?" But Taehyung still refuses to believe, Jungkook cheated and drops in after all so it wasn't fair.

"Kookie.. I really like hanging with you and it's not that I want to avoid you.. but I get a little homesick.." it was his true feelings, homeboy is feeling a bit homesick for his family. But why would he?

"Tomorrow is Saturday, let's play games all night" Taehyung rejects the invitation by shaking his head. "I'm a bit tired so tomorrow alright?" Taehyung walks to his room without Jungkook replying back.

He didn't bother to switch the lights on but he threw his glasses to the desk and went straight to bed.

"They love me.. right?" But if he answers that, he'd get the answer that he didn't want to get. Eventually, he fell asleep while his eyes were still wet.

Meanwhile, Jungkook sets up his computer and watches as tears escaped Taehyung's eyes while he whispers something. He had a good guess that it's about his family. But what was it that his family has and he doesn't?

"Guess I'm spending my day off"