Yesterday, Taehyung and I kissed.

And at that moment it felt like the very hands of time had come to a complete stand still.

I know it's supposed to be pretend but I don't know why it felt so real?

Currently, it's Friday morning and I haven't seen Taehyung as yet and I'm not sure how we're going to react after seeing each other because I can now say for myself that I'm one hundred percent sure I have feelings for him.

Yesterday's kiss just confirmed all of the emotions that I've been feeling all the while and at the same time I'm sure that kiss ended Minho's delusions.

As I sit, all of these thoughts run and maul furiously through my brain but all the while I can still feel Taehyun climbing into my blazer and hear Hueningkai's cute laughter. Then there's both Yeonjun and Soobin who are tugging at my sides because I keep zoning out on them.

"Noona..." Yeonjun whines, and I look down at him. "What's wrong?"

"Deh, did something happen?" Soobin asks straight after with a frown. "You aren't playing with us."

"Oh," I mouth, and pat their heads. "I'm sorry. I just have a lot going on."

"Are you going to be okay noona?" Taehyun asks this time as he turns around in my blazer and cuddles into my tummy.

"Deh. Not to worry!" I chuckle, and switch my gaze over to the corner of the room.

There, I see Yoongi sound asleep and Beomgyu is leaning against him as he plays with my smartphone because apparently he's seen Namjoon play with one those electronics and it looked fun.

"Noona! Let's play the Prin-shess game!" Hueningkai declares and he tugs at my skirt. "Pwease."

I smile down at him. That game makes me think about Taehyung and I feel all tingly inside again, "Alright, is Yoongi oppa the King again?"

"Deh!" Taehyun hollers and quickly gets out of my blazer and prepares himself by doing some stretching.

"That's cute, Taeh-"

I suddenly hear the door to the club abruptly slide open then it shuts just as fast.

I'm appalled at the sudden intrusion so I turn around to catch a glimpse of whom it may be and internally I'm hoping it's Taehyung but alas it's not.

It's Minho.

All of the colour drains from my face and I quickly yet firmly stand on my feet but internally the fear is building up within me as I slowly go numb.

"W-Why are you here Minho?"

"Aren't you happy to see me?" He smirks and steps closer but I shift my gaze down at the kids and they're all huddled close together. "Were you expecting Taehyung? Yah?"

His laughter grates across the walls of this room and he slides his way even closer to me. Although, not surprising, Yoongi doesn't get up so I make an attempt to call out for him.

"Yah! Yoongi opp-"

My scream is abruptly cut when I feel an aggressively hard push against my waist and soon after I find my myself tumbling backwards onto the ground below with Minho hovering directly above me and his presence is so overwhelming.

My eyes widens in fear and at that moment the information that I got from the detective bunch painfully flashes across my mind, instantly making the tears swell up in my eyes. I attempt to call for Yoongi one more time but Minho's large hand roughly covers my mouth, muffling my screams.

He cackles, deeply, above me with an evil look in his eyes but despite his overpowering nature I do my best to push him off me. Unfortunately enough, my attempts at liberty are completely futile because he's just so strong and heavy.

"I'm sure the old man over there is a heavy sleeper considering he sleeps through all of the noise these brats make on a daily basis." Minho growls in my ear, and I continue fighting against his hold. "So this will be easy-"

"NOONAAA!"

"YAHHH!"

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"

"UGLY JERK!"

I notice, Taehyun, Hueningkai, Soobin and Yeonjun all run towards both Minho and I but unfortunately their attempts are deemed futile as well because Minho picks up a pillow and chucks it straight at them.

"Shut it, you little brats!" He roars and the pillow makes direct contact with all four of them and consequently they fall to the ground like domino's.

"Minho! P-Please stop!" I yell, now that his hand is no longer over my lips and I continue pushing at him. "Stop it! Please don't hurt them!"

"Tch," He only spits and I feel his both hands roam freely around the sides of my body and my tears keep on rolling as I punch at him. "I'm going to make you mine, so stop squirming."

I yelp when his hands comes dangerously close to my breasts, but I shoot my gaze over to Beomgyu because I know he has my smartphone.

I notice him standing upright and just as I had hoped he still has the phone in his hands.

"B-Beomgyu!"

I yell, hoping that he'll try calling Taehyung or at least wake up Yoongi and I notice him furiously nodding his head with tears and snort covering his face.

As for Minho, his hands continues to roam around my body and his lips even makes contact with my neck but I don't give up. I give myself a fighting chance and I kick and shove at him but ultimately, it's barely even helping me.

It's just making me even more afraid and weak.

"YAHHH!!"

The four kids yell and try a second attempt to get Minho off me. They pull, shove and poke at him and Hueningkai even manages to climb onto his shoulder to poke his cheek into a pulp with his toy sword.

As I fight, Minho tries to shake them off but sadly he ends up roughly pushing Soobin aside after he had landed a bite on him.

"Soobin!" I yell and my tears are a never ending stream, and so are my squirms. "Stop! P-Please! I can't take this!"

Suddenly, I hear the door harshly slide open and it makes a shattering sound which halts Minho's gropping and touching for just a second so I take this chance to haul him off me by slapping and kicking him but he doesn't move.

"Yah! Get the fuck off her!" A deep voice roars, angrily.

That deep voice which can only belong to one person and that's Taehyung.

His scream in anger instantly makes Yoongi shoot up from his sleep, since it's that loud but alas he's in a groggy state but as soon as the kids hear it they immediately retreat from Minho.

As for Minho himself, he turns just a bit to get a look at whom it is but as he turns I hear fast and sharp steps approaching us and within an instant Minho is roughly pulled off me by a very disgruntled and enraged looking Taehyung.

My teary eyes watches as Taehyung tightly grips Minho by the collar of his white shirt then he swings a hard and fast punch that connects straight on his jaw but I flinch at the sight and tightly shut my eyes as I feel all of the kids huddle around me.

The sound of raw punches continues for a while longer and with each one I flinch. Soon after, I suddenly feel a presence before me and I shiver because I'm too afraid to look up so I tighten my hold on the kids but then a sudden calm and soft voice graces my ear.

"Soo Yeong~..."

It's Taehyung.

I slowly lift my head and through my teary eyes I see Taehyung's blurry features before me.

"I'm here now." His soft voice touches my ear once more. "You're going to be okay."

And that's the last thing I hear before passing out.

• • •

I feel warm.

Why do I feel so warm?

I groggily open up my eyes to find both Jimin and Jungkook poking their heads in front of me with very concerning looks splashed across their faces.

"Yah, she's awake!" Jungkook hollers.

"Are you alright Soo Yeong ah~?" Jimin asks.

I nod shakily as I look down to find that I'm on a bed and covered in a blanket together with TXT all cuddled up around me- quite snuggly and I find myself smiling with a look of contentment.

They're one reason why I feel so warm- physically but emotionally and mentally I'm not all that sure. My eyes travels to the edge of the bed and it spots the boy's from the Astro Detective Bunch and all of their faces are filled with worry.

I'm appalled at the sight but suddenly I remember that I vowed to myself to pay them for their services when lunch rolled around and from their figures my eyes scales over to the window to find both Taehyung and Yoongi leaning against the inside sill and they're looking back at me with a look of sympathy crossing both their features.

That look of theirs suddenly jolts my memory and I remember all that Minho had tried doing earlier and now I'm in the school's infirmary because of him.

"Why are you crying, noona?" Yeonjun's voice shoots worriedly.

I'm crying? When did I start crying?

I slowly bring my fingers up to my cheek and I feel the warm liquid brush against the tips of my fingers.

Yeonjun's right, I am crying but why? Is it because of the sudden recollection? Ani, these tears feel different, like not one of pain but relief almost.

My eyes scans over the room one more time, and I feel the tears roll down my cheeks, soon to fall over the blanket that's over me.

Is this what family feels like? Because if it does then I've never ever felt at home like I do now.

Right now, I feel loved and appreciated instead of neglected and hurting all by myself.

"Noona!"

"Why are you dazing out?"

"Stop crying!"

Suddenly, Beomgyu's tiny hands comes into contact with my face and he wipes my tears.

I break out of my daze because of that contact and I look up at everyone with a small smile and the looks on their faces are transitioning to reflect mine- well except Taehyung and Yoongi.

"Thank you. Everyone." I finally speak, in sincerity. "And thank you for being so brave..." I look down at TXT then my eyes falls over Soobin. "But Soobin... Are you alr-"

"I'M FINE NOONA! EXCEPT AFTER BITING THAT UGLY JERK MY MOUTH TASTES FUNNY!" Soobin exclaims, as he stands over my legs.

I chuckle along with everyone else and I place a hand on his hair to ruffle it. "Make sure to brush that teeth when you get home."

"Mhm mhm." Soobin nods his head then he hugs me tightly.

"Yah, kid." Yoongi's voice suddenly comes from beside me. I didn't even notice him coming over. "I'm sorry." He places a hand over my head.

I look up at him and his eyes reflect sorrow and guilt.

"Please, don't apologise Oppa." I assure, and give him a little bow. "Everything is fine now. Please don't feel guilty."

He only sighs, and slides his hands into his pockets but I can tell that he's still beating himself up, internally. It's not his fault that any of that happened, neither is it mine. It's Minho's. He needs to learn to control his urges and not force anyone to do anything they don't want to.

"You're going to be alright Soo Yeong ssi?" Moonbin's delicate voice, asks.

"Deh," I reply, with a nod. "All of you should get back to class. I'll be fine."

"Are you sure?"

The Astro bunch together with Jimin and Jungkook, ask in synchrony.

"Deh. Just go okay. I don't want you all missing out on important test notes because of me!" I holler, with a frown.

"We should get going to." Yoongi speaks, and all of the kids look up at him with teary eyes. "Taehyung wants to speak with Soo Yeong, we can't be in the middle of it. Let's go. We can come back later." He assures all of them and they frown but despite that they hop onto Yoongi, Jimin and Jungkook.

As they all leave the room including the Astro bunch- they all shoot me finger hearts as well as heart shaped arms over their heads with bright smiles. Honestly, somehow I managed to gain six more great friends this week.

After they leave, Taehyung finally breaks his position from the wall and he takes a seat on the edge of the bed but he doesn't say anything, he just keeps his head down and eyes glued to the floor.

I know he's blaming himself for what had happened but he shouldn't be because he managed to get me out of there before anything too traumatic could happen.

A look of empathy crosses my eyes as I watch him glide his hands through his minty hair and he bends forward.

"I'm sorry."

His voice is dangerously low and vulnerable-like.

"I promised to not let him get close to you and I promised to be your boyfriend to protect you but in the end I couldn't fulfill that. I'm sorry." His jaw clenches, and I hear a sniffle from him.

My body numbs at the sound of his cries but I quickly usher myself beside him, and I wrap my arms around his waist and nestle my head to his side.

"Tae... Just like Yoongi oppa, you don't need to apologise." The tone of my voice is soft, although it's still filled with worry. "Whatever happened is because nature intended it too. Please don't blame yourself, I did my best to fight him off plus I had five little brave soldiers with me."

I calmly explain as I look down, unlike his feet mine doesn't touch the ground but he stays silent for just a bit before I feel his arm suddenly falls over my shoulder then he finally speaks.

"I'm thankful to those kids. They're much more than just little demons. They're intelligent and can tell right from wrong. They're little heroes, am I right?"

His words surprises me but despite that my body fills with happiness since his perspective changed on them. It really is a shame that he's realised it after something so terrible but that change is all that counts.

"I believe they are." I smile and look up at him, and his hair is completely disheveled. "And cheer up please." I bop his cute nose, then straighten out his hair but he sits completely still, and he gets lost deep in his thoughts again.

I pout, and wave my hand in front of him before resorting to softly pinching his cheeks. As I try to bring him back to reality I notice those eyelid's of his. One's monolid and the other is double lid, and they blink so graciously at regular intervals. It makes me feel awestruck for some reason.

"Do you know why I wanted to leave the babysitter club?" He suddenly speaks, turning to look at me and our faces are literally centimetres apart. My cheeks flush but I shake my head. "It was because of my grandparents."

I watch his full lips articulate those words so smoothly yet delicately.

"They made me to join so I could bond with the children there..." He admits, then looks down at me with parted lips. "Since I have a type of distant relationship with my siblings because they live all the way in Daegu while I'm here in Seoul. I don't even remember when was the last time my sister called me oppa."

I only listen, and I listen attentively.

"I thought it was a real waste of time up until now." He licks his lips then bites on his lower lip. "Throughout this week those kids found a way in my heart and it's all thanks you to Soo Yeong ah~."

I look at him dumbstruck and stunned.

"W-What are you saying? I didn't-"

"Aish, don't be so modest." He ruffles my hair and for the first time since I laid eyes on him today, he's smiling. "Because of you, I share fond memories with them. The lemon and honey chai, Taehyun's drawing, they even followed you so they can come see me and now they're the little guy's that I look up to." He gives me a sheepish smile after the latter.

"Jinjja?" I smile, and he gives me a nod of approval.

"And I really want to continue making memories with them." He suddenly declares, making me tweek my eyebrow in surprise. "Let me rejoin the club and I promise I won't leave you alone anymore. If we get covered in snort, at least we'll go through it together."

A small laugh leaves my lips, "Alright, I look forward to it." I give my hands a little clap.

"But for now, let's leave that for Monday." He suddenly gets up, allowing my arms to slip from around him and confusion crosses my eyes. "I'll take you home and you can rest up."

"Ani," I frown, and tug at his hand. "You're not going to skip class and neither am I."

"You said yourself, one day won't make all the difference. I'll take notes for you so go home and sleep like you're dead." He advises with a hand on his hips.

"But if I go home I'll be alone with my thoughts, and I'll overthink everything. So, I want to go to class and be around people to distract me. Please." I implore, with a pout but he only sighs in defeat.

"You have physics right?" He asks and I nod. "Fine, let's go but if you're aren't feeling up to it just text me. I'll come get you."

"Deh!" I holler and he helps me off the bed.

• • •

Taehyung walks with me towards physics class and of course he's carrying my backpack for me despite me telling him I'll manage on my own. He really is a handful sometimes.

For a short while, we were walking in silence but soon after I decided to break it.

"Tae ah~..." I start, whilst fiddling with my fingers that's found it's way to rest against my back. "I know I shouldn't ask but what happened to Minho?"

Taehyung smirks softly, and bends closer towards me, "He's black and blue and Jungkook wanted to add to that as well but Principal Bang said he'll handle him. I'm sure he'll be on his way to another school."

I smile at the mention of Jungkook, "That's a relief."

"Deh."

Finally, we arrive at the physics class and Taehyung hands me back my backpack. I thank him with a light bow and turn to open the door but when my finger tips come into contact with the handle I hear his voice.

"Wait..."

I turn to face him with my backpack hanging loosely from my hands and in front of my legs but the look on his face is almost flustered like.

"Is something wrong?"

"Ani," He breathes nervously. "I just... I just wanted to tell you don't forget to text me if you're not feeling so good."

"Oh, of course!" I shoot him a toothy closed eyed smile then afterwards I turn away to face the door.

"Soo Yeong ah~... Wait!" He suddenly latches onto my wrist, halting my movements. "I had mixed emotions before..."

I turn to face him, and my eyes reflects confusion.

"But after I kissed you... I know... I know that I like you." He admits, with his hand still around my wrist. "I really like you Soo Yeong ah~."

My body freezes dead still at his sudden confession and my heartbeat as well as my breathing pattern momentarily stops. The look in my eyes as I stare up at him is completely taken over with pure surprise.

I'm completely stunned.

"When I decided to make that deal with you. I had only one outcome in mind and that was to get out of The Babysitter Club but I really didn't expect to actually end up falling for you. I really wish I got to know you better a lot sooner so I could've liked you longer."

His words ring loudly in my head, and all I can do is stand frozen and stare at him. All of the conflicting emotions I've been feeling all along was also felt by him. Is this for real? I slowly feel the tears fill in my eyes, and his figure starts to get blurry.

"I know it was suppose to be pretentio- are you crying Soo Yeong ah~?"

His hand immediately detaches from my wrist and he step closer to me but I allow my backpack to slip from my hands and I instantly wrap my arms around his waist and I hold him tighter than ever before.

"S-Soo Yeong ah~?"

He stands frozen in my embrace.

"I've fallen for you too, Taehyung ah~." I admit, in a muffled tone and I feel the tears run down my cheeks. "Thank you for all of the memories."

His arms slowly make their way around my waist and he holds me just as tight. Shortly after, I feel a light peck over my head, and I find myself unconsciously smiling at the gesture.

"Then let's make more memories together but this time I'll be your real boyfriend."

- End.

A/n: And it's done! This book was originally supposed to be under ten chapters but nan molla what happened, oof. Also, sorry for the bad ending. I'm not good at writing confessions nor endings. Nonetheless, thank you for your support! I purple you!