Homophobic? If there was one thing Jungkook wasn't it was that. It might have come across that way this morning, but he was just trying to save face He genuinely didn't want to be made fun of for anything, especially not for having two dads. He needed to clear things up.

Jungkook raced out of the classroom after collecting his things and went to find Taehyung. "Hyung! Wait!"

Taehyung was out of there the moment the bell rang but he wasn't going to get very far if Jungkook had any say in it. He caught him just before he turned the corner and grabbed him by the shoulder. "Whoa what the hell-"

"I'm not homophobic I swear! Those were my dads!" The freshman blurted out.

Confused, Taehyung asked, "Then why did you say that about them this morning?"

"I just didn't want you to make fun of me for it! I'm sorry..." Taehyung was silent for a moment and it made Jungkook afraid he said something wrong.

"Well, what the hell are you apologising to me for?"

Jungkook looked back up at him. "Huh?"

"I'm not the one you called gross, right? Unless you're calling me your daddy now."

"W-WHAT? NO! I-I mean not 'no' you b-but yes! But n-no! I-"

Taehyung snickered at his confusion and shook his head. "You're cute when you're flustered." He gave the freshman a wink before heading into the direction of his next class.

Well, that was a fast change.

"Jungkook!" Hoseok called out. "There you are! Why did you run out so quickly?

"H-He...He called me cute...?" Jungkook managed to say.

"Hm?" Hoseok looked in the direction Jungkook was staring, but there was no one there. Hoseok raised his brow and noticed a red colour begin to creep across Jungkook's face. He smiled and ruffled the freshman's brown hair. "Have you got a crush already JK?"

"W-What? No way!" He said with a huff. Hoseok continued to chuckle as they made their way to their next class.

By the time they met up with Jimin and Yoongi again, it was lunchtime. They all greeted each other with smiles and sat down at an empty table. "So Kookie, how's your day been so far?" asked Jimin.

"Well, I-"

"He has a crush!" Jungkook didn't have time to cover Hoseok's mouth. He made a mental note to never let Hobi see him blush again.

Jimin tilted his head. "Already? On who?" He forced a grin.

"I'm not sure yet actually." They all turned to Jungkook, who quietly started to sip banana milk.

"What? I'm not telling!"

"Oh come on Kookie! Don't be like that! At least give us a hint!" There was no way Jungkook was going to do that. Besides, he wasn't even sure if it was a crush yet. Regardless, it didn't seem like they were going to let this go.

"I saw you sitting next to Taehyung earlier," Hoseok said. "Is it him?"

"I-I well"

"Oh my god, it totally is!" Jimin squealed.

Yoongi hummed. "Nice, he's cute." Hoseok stopped immediately and sent his boyfriend a small glare. It was actually quite frightening and Yoongi quickly put his hands up in defence.

"Taehyung he...he called me cute." Jungkook couldn't help but blush at the memory. Jimin, on the other hand, wasn't all that convinced. He looked at his brother sceptically. "You sure Kook?"

"Of course! You think I'd lie about that?"

Jimin shrugged. "Well, this is Taehyung we're talking about. The guy who rejects everyone who confesses to him. I don't think he could've become interested in you all that quickly." Yes it sounded mean, and Jimin hated seeing Jungkook's smile falter - but he didn't like the idea of someone taking his attention. Especially if it was Taehyung of all people.

However couldn't help but Yoongi snickered at his assumption. "Bold of you to assume he wouldn't."

As if it were a que: Taehyung walked past the group's table. He hardly even glanced at everyone else but sent Jungkook a smile and a wink. "Hey there bunny~" The group was left stunned as he casually strolled away. Jimin's mouth fell agape. Taehyung was looking at Jungkook. Jungkook. Instead of him? That was new.

Jungkook was more surprised than anyone else. He covered his red face as he bit his lip to try and hide his smile. He was still surprised how quickly Taehyung changed his tune towards him, and he almost didn't trust it. "Oh God, what have I gotten myself into?" He muttered.

"What do you mean?" Questioned Yoongi.

"He's like a bad boy isn't he? He's got some mysterious past and secretly works for the mafia right?" He gasped "I bet he's a werewolf!"

"I-" Jimin shook his head. "What? N-No! Kook, I thought I told you to stay off Wattpad!"

"Yeah, he's just a nice guy. You've got nothing to worry about." Hoseok told him, and Yoongi agreed.

"Persistent, but nice."

"Persistent? What do you mean?" The sophomore's glance at each other for a moment.

"I mean...When he wants something, he usually gets it. Rich kids can have whatever they want, and from the looks of it, he wants you." Jimin snickered at his brother's shocked expression. "By now he's probably gotten your phone number and maybe even our address. He's just a bit much that way."

"Oh my God, so he's like a stalker?" The brunette.

Hoseok quickly waved his hands as a 'no'. "No no no! Calm down! As we said, you have nothing to worry about." He glared at Jimin for his exaggeration.

"Eeeeeh-"

"Hush Yoongi!"

The rest of the day went by pretty quickly. Jungkook was constantly checking his phone for new messages and nearly got it confiscated because of it, but he was just curious to see if the others were right. It wasn't till he got home did his phone finally 'ding'.

Seokjin smiled at his youngest son as he ran in. "So Kookie how was your first day-"

"It was great Appa gotta go bye!"

"Aish, that kid..."

Jimin came in not too far behind with a smirk. "I bet he had to go take care of a boner-"

"JIMIN!" The teen chuckled. He gave his father a quick hug then went off to his room. His mind wandered to Jungkook. He had a new crush. A persistent one too. It annoyed Jimin. His thoughts were interrupted when his own phone went off. A message popped up. 'Hey Chimmy❤' Jimin smiled.

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Jungkook rushed to his bedroom and closed the door. Immediately he threw his bag against his bed and opened his phone.

Tae: Hey bunny ;)

He couldn't believe it! Taehyung actually texted! Before Jungkook could leap for joy he instantly became sceptical.

Kookie: How'd you get my number

Tae: I have my ways~

Kookie: I'm blocking you

It was all too good to be true and also a little creepy. He just didn't believe his Hyungs when they said he had nothing to worry about.

Tae: Wait wait wait! I didn't mean to throw you off!

Kookie: Well you did. Bye

Tae: You want to meet up this weekend?

Kookie: No

Half the time they spent together was Taehyung glaring at him. Now he wants to meet up? He must be crazy to think Jungkook would agree to that.

Kookie: Why should I anyways?

Jungkook had to admit though, he was curious as to why Tae was suddenly so infatuated with him.

Tae: you've intrigued me

Seems the feeling was mutual.

Kookie: Oh wow, should I feel honoured?

Tae: Extremely ;3

Kookie: Goodbye

Tae: See you tomorrow bunny

Kookie: Don't call me that

He turned off his phone before he could see Tae's reply. Intrigued? How so? Jungkook was convinced this was just some sort of prank. Still, he smiled at the thought of Taehyung's face. He enjoyed playing hard to get. With banter like this, maybe highschool won't be so bad.

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Hoseok and Yoongi met up at their usual hang out place, a small cafe near the park. They had stumbled across the place by accident since it was so hidden but they had unofficially claimed it as theirs.

It was the kind of place you'd find on Pinterest. It was cosy and had a perfect autumn feel that was present all year round. The teens were practically keeping them in business alone with how much they spent there but it was beyond appreciated by the staff.

The couple took their usual spot - a large both near the back window. Hoseok stared at the people who walked past the cafe, lost in his own world. Yoongi noticed how deep in thought he looked and tapped his shoulder, bringing him back to reality. "Hey, you alright sunshine?" He asked worriedly.

Hoseok nodded, rested his head on his hands with a sigh. "I'm fine kitten, just thinking."

"Thinking? About what?" Hoseok shrugged. He listened to the sounds of Taehyun, the barista, finishing their order. He came over a moment later with a cappuccino featuring small hearts, and espresso with vanilla wafers on the side. Just how they liked it.

"I don't know it's just...I'm a little worried for Jungkook," Hoseok said. "You know how Jimin is whenever someone new walks into his life. Especially when it comes to someone he's close with. Do you think..."

"No," Yoongi said bluntly. "Jimin loves Kook. He'd never do anything to hurt him."

"But you remember what happened with you and me! You saw the looks Jimin gave me when you first introduced us!" Yoongi hummed and took a sip of Hoseok's drink.

"Ugh, how do you drink this stuff." He muttered.

"You do this every time and always have the same reaction." Hoseok chuckled. "But Yoongs, I'm serious. Do remember what you told me about Lucas? Jungkook had a crush on him for forever! But then he fell for Jimin! And Jimin looked like he fell right back. But then he just rejected him? It didn't make sense!" Hoseok took a quick sip of his drink, breaking off his sentence.

"Oh! And like I said, then we can't forget about what happened to you and I! At first, he hated me and when I wouldn't budge, he flirted with me."

Hoseok heard his boyfriend huff as he took a sip of his espresso. "Believe me, I know." He told him bitterly. "I try my best to forget about that part. Look, I know Jimin can be selfish, but I have faith that he won't make any moves this time."

The taller boy nodded. He pushed a few loose strands out of Yoongi's face with a small sigh. "You're cute when you're serious." He smiled. Yoongi's flustered expression only made his grin grow.

"Get a room you two!" They heard Taehyun shout from the counter. Yoongi stuck his tongue out at the barista, jeering him by leaning over and pecking Hoseok on the lips.

"I'll do what I want." He said with an adorable pout. Hoseok chuckled and kissed him right back. In a way, he was almost thankful for what Jimin did. It prompted Yoongi to act faster before Hoseok could fall for his friend. Of course, Hobi was stronger than that. He has had his eyes on Yoongi since day one. But he was glad Yoongi loved him enough to move so quickly. It warmed his heart to think about.

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The chapter was a bit short, so I added that little bit of Sope to make it longer! Besides, I want to have at least one functioning couple in this story, might as well be them.

Also shout out to me forgetting how the American school system works 🤡