I groggily woke up to my alarm clock. I felt horrible as I noticed how tight and puffy my face felt from crying myself to sleep. I just pulled myself out of the sheets without waiting for the second alarm. Dragging myself to the restroom, I shouldn't be surprised by how bad I look, but I was.

I take a quick depressing shower before attempting to tame my hair and calm down my puffy eyes. My body was vaguely aching, but the shower helped relax my tense body and wash off the light bruises. Already all dressed, I skipped breakfast as I just decide to sit on my bed and contemplate what I could've done differently yesterday.

Suddenly I recall Jeongyeon's present. Shit. Where did I put it? Did I bring it in?

Alarmed, I stand up and look around my apartment for it. It wasn't anywhere inside.

Freaking out, I grab my backpack and rush out of the apartment to the area of the incident. I frantically glanced around the grass and street to see if it was tucked away somewhere.

What happens if a random person picked it up? Or worse, if the guys found it? Okay both are equally bad in a sense.

I'm currently looking up at a tree just to see if, by some miracle, when I fell it was tossed really high and got caught on a branch.

A sudden voice made me pause in my search.

"If you're looking for that present box, you're not going to have any luck finding it."

I slowly turn to see Namjoon standing there with his hands in his pockets.

"O-oh."

"Y/n I-"

"I've got to go. Bye." I scurry back into the building without hearing Namjoon's response. Deciding the stairs would be faster since it was one flight, I hustle down before dashing towards my scooter. Instantly starting it up, I head out to campus.

Once I got there, I was pretty early. Only a couple students milled around, so I found a secluded bench and let out a breath.

They know. Gosh dang it, they know.

Isn't this what I wanted? For them to know the truth?

Yes, but now they will only apologize out of obligation. The whole reason why I wanted to give it to them myself was to show that they were willing to man up and find out the truth, not just find out by accident.

I place my face in my hands as I stress over what to do.

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After a couple minutes, my resolve was that I'll try to avoid and deflect any of their apologies so that I don't need to face them. I just can't handle them at the moment. I've already learned how it feels to be emotionally hurt because of them.

Yes, there are seven of them, but I just need to be aware of my surroundings. I got this in the bag.

I'm shocked once I notice the huge group of people now heading inside the building. Guess it's time for classes to start.

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Tentatively stepping into the art room, I look around for Taehyung. I purposely went to the restroom and waited so that he gets there before me. I wanted to see which seat he would choose to sit at.

It was the one next to me. I groan in my head, but ultimately sneak in and hide behind groups of girls to get to the seat at the front where he always sat the weeks before.

I spare a small glance behind me once I settle down and see Chaeyoung and Momo giving me an understanding look as I notice Taehyung already intensely staring at me. I knew he was trying to get my attention, but I turned back to the front.

In time, the professor showed up and began the lesson. I'm sure she's noticed our seat changes this week, but makes no comment on it.

As soon as she dismisses us, I hesitate on whether to leave early or not. I peak over my shoulder to see Taehyung already packed up and tilting his head as he observed me. Great, he's waiting for me. I turn to look at Momo and she suddenly winked at me. I'm confused, until she goes up to Taehyung and asks him a question, soon followed by Chaeyoung.

A distraction I see.

I zoom out of the row as I see Taehyung looking over them and widening his eyes at my movement. He starts to try and escape their questions by lightly brushing them off, but they kept blocking his path. I silently thank them as I left the classroom and rush down the hall.

As I was about to turn the corner at the very end, I hear Taehyung yell, "Wait! Y/n, wait!"

I booked it through the swarm of students and make it in record time in front of the Technology Building. I had time to spare, so I once again hid in the restroom to see where Jungkook might sit.

He sat at the spot next to me again and I let out a huff. He already made eye contact with me as soon as I walked in. His eyes lit up once I opened the door and I knew he had been watching it like a hawk.

He brought an arm up and tried to wave me over as he made a show of dusting off my previous seat. I just frown as I sit where he used to. His bright expression instantly dropped as I ducked my head and turned on the computer. I notice him stand up and was about to move, but bless the stars that Professor Yoojang began the class and told Jungkook to sit down.

I saw Jungkook sit back down with a pout, and shoot me a glance every so often throughout the lecture. I never returned it.

If I'm being honest, Jungkook might've been one of the harshest individuals in the group last week. He was very expressive over his disappointment in me and to see his bright expression again already had me missing him. But then the memory of his glares would be a reminder of how he treated me.

My resolve hardened by the end of the class and I coolly walked out with the rest of the crowd. Jungkook had caught up to me fairly quickly as soon as I took a couple steps out into the hallway.

He kept trying to catch my attention from my side as he would scoot in front of me and look at my side profile, yet I kept my focus forward.

It wasn't until we exited the building that he finally said, "Y/n?"

I continued my brisk pace to the canteen as Jungkook followed right along. At my silence, he stayed silent too.

Once we entered the building where the refectory was located, I smoothly forked off into the girl's restroom.

Jungkook was about to follow until I stopped him right at the door.

"Woah woah woah buddy. Look at the sign next to the door." He glanced over to it and immediately had a blush follow his surprised expression.

"That means you can't enter."

"I didn't notice."

"Yeah, no kidding." I shut the door in front of him and turned to find the bathroom thankfully empty. I didn't actually have to do my business, I just didn't want to face him. Sighing and running a hand over my face, I whip out my phone and text the girls that I'll be late in meeting them at the parking spot.

After a couple minutes, I peeked my head out the door and scanned the area. No one was around from what I could see. Hitching my backpack higher over my shoulder, I casually exited the restroom and walked passed Jungkook on my way towards the main entrance.

Wait. Jungkook?

Whipping my head around as soon as I heard a footstep, I see him jump up from leaning against the wall.

"There you are." We paused for a moment as I just stare at him confused, before I turn and hightail it down the opposite direction of Jungkook and the canteen. Rushing over to one of the side doors that leads out to the parking lot, I hear his footsteps immediately start catching up. Thankfully the door automatically opened, so I ran past and jumped to reach for the automatic door button. It flicked off and the door swung closed right after.

I didn't glance back as I sprint across the lot and find the girls in the car already ready to leave. I hopped into the backseat of Mina's car.

Mina, Tzuyu, and Jeongyeon all turned to me at my arrival but I just half-heartedly shrugged.

"Let's move, Jungkook was following me." At that, Mina begin to back out and we left the lot.

I did see Jungkook outside alone frantically looking around for me. I felt a small seed of guilt, but I didn't want to face him.

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Arriving on time for English, I rushed over and took the spot on the middle row. I had forgotten there was another quiz today. I had studied as much as I could halfway through lunch after I realized.

As I was memorizing vocabulary words and their spellings, I heard the chair next to me scrape back. Surprised because nobody had ever sat next to me before, I look over to see Namjoon setting down a folder on the desk.

"So did you stu-" I scrambled out of my seat and was about to grab my journal, but Namjoon snatched it before I could.

"Hey, give that back!"

"Look. I know we aren't on the best of terms and I'm sorry I sat next to you, but you shouldn't waste your time moving instead of studying because of me. I can help you too."

I debate my options for a moment, before sighing at his logic. Slowly taking my seat again, I grab my notebook from his hold.

"I don't need your help. Study yourself."

I scanned the vocabulary words I was studying before as Namjoon sighed and took out his own journal.

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Throughout the class, Namjoon respectfully kept to himself. I noticed him throwing occasional glances, but didn't keep his attention on me for too long.

By the end of class, we silently packed up our bags. He finished first, and I noticed him hesitate as he stood next to me and watched me pack up my laptop.

"W-would you like to come to the cafe with us after your last class?"

I didn't give any reaction as I took my time in zipping up my backpack. He shuffled from foot to foot as he waited for a response.

I finally stood up and pushed in my chair before slowly turning up to look at him.

"And why would I do that?"

"I- Well you-" He stuttered out as he looked away from my poker face.

"You guys made it perfectly clear that my company was unwanted. So why would I join you guys at the cafe after class, huh?"

"Your company wasn't unwanted..." He stammered as he looked down. Even he knew that it was a stupid attempt of a lie.

"I'm going to have to decline Namjoon. Have fun." I turned but paused and turned back when I had a thought.

"Actually, I'll go with you. I have something to ask you all."

He looked confused for a moment before nodding with a small smile. I didn't react as I led the way to the cafe.

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Upon entering the familiar cafe that I haven't visited in such a long while, I instantly felt nostalgic. It's really been awhile.

"Y/n! Namjoon!" My attention turns to see Taehyung flailing his arms in excitement from a high table in front of a window. The guys had all already arrived apparently. Seeing them together brought a tinge of fear into my heart. Sure before the whole misunderstanding I loved seeing their smiling faces, but after seeing how cruel they could be, I couldn't help but hesitate.

Namjoon stood behind me and appeared to be waiting for my next move.

Sighing, I walk up to the table. Taehyung instantly patted the seat between himself and Jin.

I stopped a foot away from the table as Namjoon smoothly slid into the remaining seat between Hoseok and Jin.

"Come sit! I got you a smoothie! Ah I can't believe you ca-"

"Thanks, but no thanks. Look. The only reason I came here is because I wanted to ask you guys to kindly leave me alone. I just can't forgive you so easily. If you guys really valued our friendship, you would've heard me out. But you didn't and that hurt a lot more than you think. Of course, I'm only a girl that intruded on your group. You guys really hurt my feelings- ah that's such a childish thing to say. I'm rambling. Look just- just leave me alone. Make it easier for all of us. You really don't need me, and I've learned what it's like to have someone break my trust so harshly."

I couldn't look any of them in the eye as I begin to turn away.

"Wait! Y/n please hear us out!"

I scoffed at Jungkook's words and snapped my head back towards them.

"What? Like you did for me? That's an unfair request, don't you think? So I'll just apply the phrase 'treat others the way you want to be treated'. And please, if you have an ounce of respect for me, please leave me alone. Good bye Bangtan Boys."

My eyes accidentally landed on Yoongi's shocked expression before I turn quicker this time and hightail it out of the cafe before I could let a tear drop. Why am I so damn sensitive.

Rushing into a vacant girl's restroom, I look into the mirror as I see the start of tears filling up. I hate how emotional I am. Grabbing some paper towels, I dab the tears from my eyes and try my best to look presentable.

After a couple minutes, I sigh at the faint red rim around my eyes. It has to make do since I had to go to class.

Hopefully the boys listen to my request, because I know I can't stay mad at them forever if they continue apologizing. I hate how hard it is just to stay away from them even though I shouldn't have to hide since they were the ones at fault.

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I sighed as class ended. At least, this one didn't have any of the boys in it. Jisoo was annoying as usual, but she didn't have any friends here to mock me with, so I honestly just ignored her poor attempts at antagonizing me. I'm just done with her. I don't want to release the audio because I don't want anymore drama. I just want to stay in my own little bubble.

I casually stepped outside and made my way to the scooter with no interruptions.

At the apartment complex, I noticed the guys' cars were in the parking lot. Hoping I wouldn't bump into them, I thought the stairs would be the best route just in case. So that's what I did.

Climb five flights of horrible stairs.

Upon reaching my floor, I peek my head into the hall completely out of breath.

Surprised, I see Namjoon, Jimin, and Hoseok leaning against the side of the elevator quietly chatting. I guess it was a good move to skip the elevator ride.

They all had their backs to me, so I surreptitiously made my way across the hallway by crouching down and flattening against the wall as I moved. I felt stupid as my back was killing me and I kept glancing at my path and then back to the group talking. It was like a horrible spy mission in a sense, except I didn't have some type of high-tech camouflage suit or disguise.

Or spy skills.

I suddenly stumbled as I instantly glanced down and saw that I tripped over a crease in the carpet.

Immediately cringing and turning back to glance over my shoulder, all three had already spotted me. I straighten myself and gave a small wave before rushing over to my door.

As I unlocked my door, I glance over to see Jimin sprint over as Hoseok and Namjoon stayed by the elevator still shocked at how I had passed by.

Opening the door and stepping in, I hear Jimin yell, "Hold on! At least let me in with the distance I covered in that short time. That could be a world record!"

Shutting my door, I heard a small thump before I peeked into the peephole. Jimin was sprawled on the floor with a scowl as he looked up at the peephole.

I stifle my laughter as he sits up still keeping his eye on me.

"I know you can see me in there! How dare you y/n! Now I deserve to be let in for this booboo. You're a mean person if you don't let me in."

I stopped laughing as he called me a 'mean person'. I am instantly reminded of the situation. How did I so easily get cheered up? I sighed as I push off the door and walked away from it. I heard Jimin's rant turn into muffled whispers as I walked into my room and dropped my backpack on the floor. Sitting on my bed with an exhausted huff, I lay back with a flop and stare at my ceiling.

"Alexa, play Despacito."

"Playing Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber."

I played a playlist of sad songs afterwards because it was time to seriously harden my stance on the subject of my trust. 

I scoffed at the several close calls I had in interacting with them. How could I forget that I literally share three classes with them.

And I thought avoiding the boys would be easy. Great, how the heck do I keep this up. They clearly wouldn't listen to my words at the cafe. Or maybe they will. I don't know how they'll treat me now, but until tomorrow I guess.

My phone rang and I picked it up to see it was a call from Nayeon. I might as well rant.

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A/N: This was a bit of a filler chapter, but oh boy. You know, it's hard capturing emotions through text because not everybody would react the same way. I'm just trying to go with a logical route, however we shall see how the characters play at my fingertips *muahahaha*

I love reading your comments, they're very amusing to read through after a long week. Although, there were so many! Oh my. Thank you for your contributions, like seriously. 

(I'm debating on editing the story and combining a few of my previous chapters to make them longer, however they may delete the funny comments which I don't want to happen. Debating on it though.)

bonnehh_ (゜o゜)

I also wanted to say, Happy Chinese New Years! 

No question today, but did you know, for the Chinese, they say 恭喜恭喜 which is a standard 'Congratulations', but in a way it also means 'Congratulations for literally Surviving the Year' based on a Chinese legend 😂

恭喜發財 'I wish you all a prosperous year to come'