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FOURTH CHAPTER
2010

"her heart was wild, but i didn't want to catch it, i wanted to run with it, to set mine free."

//

Sahar spots Jimin in the school corridors and approaches him with a widespread smile and a very loud greeting.

"hey Jimin!" Sahar hollers and joins the cute looking boy by his side. "where are you off to?" she asks, attempting to get to know him but also irritate him. it's not like she doesn't like him, she would .. if he kept his distance that's all.

"lunch with Tae." Jimin replies, not bothered by Sahar's presence.

"oh really? me too." Sahar claims as they walk through the busy school. it's lunch time so it's deafening and noisy. everyone looks forward to the one hour they are given everyday and some spend time with their friends socialising, messing about or sleeping. Sahar spends this cherished time with her best friend and food.

Jimin keeps a blank expression on his face. "oh cool." he nods.

an awkward silence forms and Sahar wants to face palm herself. why did she think it was a good idea to try and talk to this guy? he could talk to Jungkook but not her? what is it about her?

Sahar thinks about her petty exasperation, feeling bad for letting it get in the way of her and Jimin knowing each other. but all she can remember is how Taehyung ignores her whenever Jimin is around so she blurts out something she knows she'll regret later in the day. "you know i'm his best friend right?" she declares confidently.

Jimin nods and pushes his hair back to reveal his forehead. he keeps his hands tucked into his trouser pockets neatly- the uniform really emphasises what a nice body he has. he looks smarter than the other students.

Sahar wants to hit herself again. "i just wanted you to know that." she adds. how on earth is he so quiet?

Jimin seems bored. "cool."

Sahar grumbles. she shouldn't have approached him if he was going to be so unfeeling and laid back. there's a sense of tension between them that is unfortunately, going to stay. even standing in the lunch queue together, they avoid eye contact and both look for Taehyung due to the crudeness that is present.

Taehyung arrives with luminous eyes and a leap in his step. he's amazing. he hurries towards them with his carmine backpack, greeting them with a friendly, boxy smile. "hi Sahar, hi Jimin!"

Jimin is the first to speak to him. Sahar does a double take because he doesn't say cool.
"i missed you." he mentions and Sahar tries not to roll her eyes, is he doing this on purpose?

"i missed you too Jiminie." Taehyung pats the back of his head before raising his eyes to look at Sahar. "Tae, are we walking home today?" she inquires, hoping he'll say yes. give me attention!

Taehyung nods. "yeah, can Jimin join?"

Sahar bites her tongue but it doesn't help her bluntness. "does he have to?"

Taehyung looks at his best friend with narrowing eyes. "yeah, don't be rude." he says in a gentle tone. his deep voice and side hug presents her with much needed comfort.

Sahar faces away from Jimin and as she looks around at the increasing queues of students waiting for food, her eyes land on two boys pointing at her.

Jungkook and Hoseok are standing near the queues, whispering to each other as they stare at her with pointed fingers. Jungkook's ebony hair is pushed away from his face, strands falling onto his face as his chestnut orbs focus on Sahar, licking his lips. Hoseok's obscure hair is also styled in the same way, glasses he doesn't need on his face which makes everyone swoon over his good looks as well as his bubbly, natural personality.

Sahar's cheeks are burning with shyness. what are they doing? what are they saying? she waves her hand, looking directly at Hoseok. "hey! Hoseok!" she raises her voice, shocking him.

"come here." Sahar calls him over. Hoseok and Jungkook join the queue, glaring at the students that dare to kick them out of the lunch line. they succeed sneakily.

Hoseok waits for Sahar to tell him why she called him over. but all he gets is a flick on his shiny forehead, hearing Sahar giggle at his obliviousness.

Hoseok flinches, raising his hand to his forehead. "how dare you hit your fan?" he groans promptly, whining about how much it obviously hurt.

"oh shit, you're right." Sahar agrees, feeling bad for tricking her friend. "come here then." she opens her arms and traps him in a sympathetic hug.

another pair of hands land on her, pulling her apart from Hoseok. "move, it's my turn now." Jungkook snaps, attempting to grab Sahar in a big hug.

she laughs, a no leaving her lips which Jungkook obviously ignores. the stubborn boy back hugs the girl he likes, standing behind her in the lunch queue as his chin rests on her shoulder- liking how she moulds into his grasp.

the students spot the curious teachers in the other queue. Namjoon and Jin stare at them, pointing their fingers at Jungkook and Hoseok. "hey, you two. get to the back of the queue." they smirk.

Hoseok gasps dramatically. "we must obey the gods." and he runs.

Jungkook pouts before observing Sahar and all her beauty. "see you later babe." he teases, waving his hand as he leaves the prolonged queue.

Sahar laughs. "bye honey." it scares her how natural it feels with Jungkook.

//

Sahar is on her way back from dropping off an immense pile of books to the library, as a favour for her teacher. she wanders aimlessly, trying to waste time and not get back to her science class.

instead, she comes across a group of girls talking about the one and only Jeon Jungkook. she stops, listening to parts of their obvious gossip.

the key aspects Sahar gathers is the fact that they're interested in Jungkook, if he's in a relationship, how he's single and if he's with someone happily.

i'm about to enjoy this way too much- she thinks to herself before making her presence known to the girls, walking and joining the circle they had formed. "are you guys talking about Jungkook?" Sahar questions, offering a phony smile.

"are you guys interested in him?" Sahar appends as they nod eagerly.

the girls are ready for any gossip and facts about Jungkook. "you're his friend right?" and when Sahar nods, they crave more answers. "yeah, you're close with him aren't you?" they inquire.

Sahar hums. "i hate to tell you ladies but-" she waits to see their reactions as they lean forward, wide eyed and completely ready for Sahar's next words. "yup, he's got a girlfriend."

the girls are astounded. they step back and sorrow glistens their features so fast. "it seems like it's going to last." Sahar adds more flames to the fire, enjoying the satisfaction she's gaining from this meddling around. "i don't know who it is but he's taken. he seems happy with her." so back off immediately-

Sahar smiles wickedly. "i'll let you know if they break up-"

"Jungkook!" one of the girls scream, looking behind Sahar.

Sahar tenses, unable to move as she realises Jungkook's behind her. he's heard everything and she wants to crawl into an abyss, concealed hole. she can't believe she's been fucking caught.

isn't he supposed to be in her class?

Jungkook comes up behind Sahar, standing close to her. hi- his voice sounds, delicacy and depth lacing the one word. Sahar finds herself swooning thoughtlessly along with the other girls.

the girls finally ask the boy the critical question. "is it true?" they ask, referring to his rumoured girlfriend- the one Sahar was lying about.

Jungkook hums, thinking. Sahar doesn't dare to look at his face, she's so embarrassed that he's caught her spreading a rumour about him.

he must have some idea that Sahar only did it because she likes him. right?

"yeah, it's true. i have a girlfriend."

Sahar chokes on nothing and starts to cough. she tenses even more when she feels Jungkook's arm wrap around her shoulder as he smiles naively.

the girls are devastated but curiously watch the confusing movements and exchanges between Jungkook and Sahar. why is he looking at her like that? what's going on exactly?

they can't believe what they're looking at when Jungkook tucks Sahar's hair behind her ear and kisses her temple, fingers stroking her skin. all whilst gazing at her with love filled eyes, a smug smile and his high cheeks.

Sahar can't believe it either. she tenses completely and is definitely sure she can't walk back to class. "shall we go to class babe?" Jungkook requests, taking her away from the talkative girls.

the two walk to class- Jungkook still smiling as his lips tingle after kissing the girl of his dreams. whereas Sahar is on a rollercoaster that never seems to end. she's gone from feeling self-conscious and shameful to flustered and amazed because Jungkook basically said she's the one, she's his girlfriend.

"i thought you were in class." Sahar tries to calm her heart.

"i had to go the toilet." Jungkook replies, removing his arm as they walk side by side. and you just had to find me talking to those girls on the way?

Jungkook looks at the floor, smiling like a dork and he knows it. "was that your way of telling me you want me as your boyfriend?" he teases.

Sahar is fierce and Jungkook loves her for it. "or was that your way of telling me you want me as your girlfriend?"

Jungkook's side knocks into Sahar's as their frequent warmth and desirous affection surround the climate they share. "we both know we like each other, so what's stopping us?" Jungkook questions, his hands itching unintentionally because he wants to hold her and touch her.

Sahar can't help but smile. she feels giddy. "nothing at all." she admits.

"so..."

"so."

Jungkook huffs, knowing Sahar is stubborn as fuck. he forces her to look at him, brown and green meeting under the artificial school light. "okay fine. i like you, you like me." he confirms, controlling himself at the sight of giddy Sahar biting back her smile. he wants to kiss her. "do you want to be my girlfriend?"

Sahar smiles, so wide that it hurts. fuck yes!

"no."

"what?" Jungkook is startled, wide eyed as he looks much younger.

he starts to walk away when Sahar says nothing. she feels her heart hurt and she pleads for him to come back. "i'm kidding! come back Jeon Jungkook." she waves her hands at him, wanting to hug him, make him happy and call her his. she's so damn whipped.

Sahar is glad when Jungkook stands in front of her again. "you really want to date the girl who you lost to?" she asks in a playful manner.

"you're never going to let that go, are you?"

"nope."

Sahar's green eyes have never looked more beautiful- Jungkook sighs. "i'd love to be your girlfriend." she says, relief submerging both their hearts. "it wasn't so hard asking was it hm?"

Jungkook huffs. "i was scared okay?" he wants to scream, jump on the spot and let the butterflies loose in his stomach- she's his and it's about time. "it's not my fault i really like you."

they arrive at their shared, occupied class and Jungkook instinctually pulls Sahar- his girlfriend, closer towards him. "give me a kiss before we go in." he murmurs in uncontrollable yearning, hating how they sit so far apart.

Sahar pokes his stomach. "no, get lost." and she walks inside.

//

why must they be so cute

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