*Taehyung*

"So what are your plans for today?", Jungkook asked me while hitting my thigh softly with the palm of his hand. "And most importantly, am I included in them?", he added with a smirk.

"Well...", I started looking a little guilty in Jimin's direction. "Since the finals start in less than a week, Jimin and I wanted to go to the library after breakfast to study some more." I had not yet finished my sentence when Jungkook's smile dropped.

"Ah. You can come of course. But I think you might get bored because we are not doing anything fun, just studying", I tried to explain. "Don't worry. I understand completely. Your exams are around the corner. Of course, you should study", Jungkook said, and his smile reappeared on his lips, trying to ensure me that it was alright.

"Sorry", I mumbled and looked down at my lap, "For once we have a little more free time and I cannot spend it with you. Sorry, Jungkook". "It is fine, I told you. You should not worry so much about little things. Go study during the day with Jimin and we will spend the evening together", Jungkook said. He got up, kissed my cheek softly and carried the last plate to the sink.

***

We had been studying in the school library for about an hour, when Jimin's stomach started growling. "Are you hungry?", he asked. "Not really", I replied without looking up from the textbook. This chapter about the rise of Korea's economy was interesting but also very detailed and I still struggled with some of the jargon.

"I will go grab a sandwich at the cafeteria. It should be open today. Do you want anything?", Jimin asked while searching in his backpack for his wallet. "I am fine. Thanks. I will grab something later maybe. You want me to join you?", I asked. "No. Continue studying. I will be back in about 15 minutes". "Sure." "Text me if you change your mind and want something", Jimin insisted for the last time and walked through the corridor towards the elevator. "Okay. Thanks.", I whispered after him.

When I finished rereading the chapter, Jimin must have been gone for ten minutes. I was looking up from the textbook. The sun that had waked Jungkook and me this morning was gone. The sky was cloudy and grey. It had not yet started raining but one could smell it already in the air.

Since the school had been built on a hill, next to a little parc and forest, one could see a large part of the city from above. The view was truly amazing.

As I was gazing out of the window, I heard footsteps approaching. I turned around, wanting to welcome Jimin back, "Hey, you were fast! You were not even gone for 15 min-...". But it was not Jimin.

"Hi", the girl said in a small voice. She was rather small but her burgundy, brown hair was so long that it fell over her shoulders down to her waist. She wore a plain white t-shirt combined with a pair of sky blue jeans. She was holding a few books and a pen.

"You must have dropped this", she said and handed me a green pen with frogs on it. "It was lying on the floor", she added hastily. I could see her cheeks blush as she spoke. I looked down at the pen. It was not mine. I did not own any decorated pens. Nevertheless, I took it from her and thanked her.

And she kept standing there. "I am Hyun Seung-Hee."

"Tae...hyung. Kim Taehyung". She bowed deeply. I bowed back politely but confused. When our eyes met again, she glanced away quickly. She must have noticed my textbook because she immediately said, "You must be here to study. Are you passing the finals too next week?". "Yeah", I replied, "I was just revising economy".

"What a coincidence, me too.", she showed me her economy book and smiled a shy smile. Coincidence...

"You know Taehyung-ssi, I go to the parallel class. Economy will also be my first exam and there are still a few things I don't really understand. I wonder if maybe... you could help me", she said while letting herself drop right beside me on Jimin's chair. "Ehm... I don't know... I", I mumbled more and more confused. This did not really seem to bother Seung-Hee because she moved her chair even closer and leaned over my arm to get a hold of my economy textbook. As she grabbed it, I could feel the texture of her shirt on my arm. Too close. "Sure, suit yourself...", I mumbled through my teeth. When she flipped through the textbook in order to find the page she needed help with, every page flip made her fingers brush slightly against mine. Her fingers were long and slim, and I noticed that she had her nails manicured in the latest Korean fashion.

"Here!", she pointed to a page explaining the different strategies employed in eastern and western countries. One of the easiest chapters. She turned her head towards me. Her big eyes were looking into mine, pleading me to help her. "Can you help me with this Taehyung-ssi ?", she asked in a sweet voice. I looked back at her and sighed. "Sure... I guess I could try to explain it to you". Always too nice.

Immediately Seung-Hee smiled and clapped her hands with excitement. Amazed by how awkward this situation had become that fast, I wished for Jimin to return quickly. I glanced at my phone. He had been gone for twenty minutes. He must be back any minute now.

I was trying my best to explain here the differences between the European and American economy and ours when I noticed that she did not even listen to my words. Instead, her eyes were following my hands that traced out the schemes of the textbook for her. And when she was not focused on my hands, she stared at my face. Argh. Where are you Jimin?

***

"Yeah... so these are the main differences. Do you understand them now?", I asked five minutes later. Seung-Hee nodded cheerfully as if she had actually listened to my explanations. Then she grabbed my hands. "Thank you so much Taehyung-ssi.", she smiled and kept my hands in hers. "No problem...", I answered feeling a little uneasy by her clinginess.

"How can I thank you for your help?", she wondered. "There is no nee-..", I tried to reply but she cut me off midsentence. "I know!", she squeaked and finally let go of my hands, "Let me invite you to a cup of coffee".

I was praying for Jimin to come back and searched at the same time my mind for any plausible excuse when my phone rang two times. I had forgotten to put it to silent mode. I took my phone and opened the message.

I am at the Han River (the spot closest to school - you know the place ;) ) with Eun-Ae-ssi and her friend. You can join us there when you have finished. Jimin too.

I love you

Thank you Jungkook, I thought. You are my savior. "Sorry. I have to go.", I told Seung-Hee who kept looking at me interrogatively. "Something came up", was all an explanation I gave her. "What about the coffee?", she asked. I could hear the disappointment in her voice. "Maybe another time".

Exactly at that moment Jimin came walking down the corridor. I waved at him and started packing my things and his together rapidly. Seung-Hee turned around too, looking straight at Jimin. "Hi Seung-Hee-ssi", he greeted her. She turned around, hiding her face behind her hands, blushing even more.

"What's up?", he wanted to know as he saw me packing our things. "We have to go." "What? Why?", he asked confused. "YES! NOW!", I insisted and discreetly indicated him Seung-Hee with my eyes. I hoped he would understand what I was trying to tell him. He seemed to understand because he helped me pack our things together as fast as possible. We greeted Seung-Hee politely once more and walked quickly to the elevator, not giving her another chance to invite us to a coffee.

When we were safely on the way down, I leaned against the elevator wall and let out a deep sigh. "I think she was trying to hit on me", I told Jimin.

"No...I actually think she was trying to flirt with you to get close to me...", Jimin replied. He looked annoyed by something.

"You?", I asked doubtingly. "Last summer...", he started then broke off to take in a deep breath before continuing. "Last summer at a friend's party. I was drunk", he explained. Ding.

The elevator had arrived at the first floor. "We kissed.", Jimin added while he stepped out of the elevator. 

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Have a beautiful Day/Night ! Borahae <3