If someone jokingly asked me if I "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" or something similar, I would've flipped them off and probably attempted to strangle them.

They do have a valid reason to ask though and I could feel my eye twitch and my frown deepen as I mulled over the negatives.

And no, it wasn't because I stupidly touched the stove and got a miniscule burn nor the fact that I got a tiny paper cut when I tried to quickly grab a piece of paper (though paper cuts burn like a bit-)

I had a pretty okay morning, everything was great after my limp body was dragged down the hall in Jungkook's arms. The usual morning rush followed soon after and it was a bit disorienting when trying to get back to the swing of things, however I managed.

No, it was because once I arrived on campus, I noticed the side glances and murmurs from all around. Though this was sadly pretty normal, I couldn't help but feel like there was more tension in the air.

I did my best to brush it off and stuck close to Taehyung on the way to art, but even in the halls there were more stares than usual.

"Is it just me, or is there more attention than what's considered normal? Do I have something on my face? Did Jungkook put sharpie on without my noticing?"

I glanced up at Taehyung as he looked at me with a frown. I let out a small snort before shaking my head in response.

"No you're fine."

"Okay, then it must be you."

"Hey! What does that mean!"

Taehyung laughed and sped up a bit which caused me to hurry after him into the classroom. After playfully punching his arm to get him to answer, he finally raised his hands in surrender and said he was joking.

Sticking my tongue out, I turned the other way and caught sight of two of my favorite people strolling in.

"Momo! Chaeyoung!"

They both grinned widely before coming over and giving me a hug then taking their normal seats. We excitedly chatted about our winter breaks as Taehyung tiredly laid his head on my shoulders and occasionally tuned in. Class started soon after and once I turned back to the front, I caught several girls looking back at me before looking away.

Something was definitely going on.

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"Personally, I think I could challenge Jin by opening more chip bags with my toes."

"Are you dumb, stupid, or dumb?"

"Eh? It's a valid point!"

"Nah, I think you're delusional."

Jungkook kept trying to continue on about how he's practiced a bit and thinks that he's a natural. I continued to tell him not to challenge the guy, but now he wants to prove his worth.

As we stepped foot into the cafeteria, I first noticed the others gathered at a nearby table but then my eyes followed the many others that looked back. It felt like a spotlight was shining on me and it especially unnerved me when I noted the hostility and judgement in some.

Nervously gulping, I followed the blissfully unaware Jungkook towards the table and took a seat between Namjoon and Jimin. Both generously offered to help me put down my backpack, but I nudged them away with a playful smile.

Jin passed out the lunches and we all silently began to eat. I glanced around to see who would start the conversation, but it seems the others began to note the eyes around the room as well. I did my best not to focus on the other students and instead looked down at my food until Namjoon asked, "Does the atmosphere seem off to you guys?"

"Yes! Has been this whole day. I swear people need to get a life."

I glanced over at Jimin who intensely glared back at some people, those who met his gaze wilting and looking away. I simply nodded along to Namjoon's statement but didn't comment on the obvious. I caught Yoongi's eye for a moment and he seemed to understand my discomfort because he tilted his head and let out a small frown.

Jin huffed, straightened his posture, and crossed his arms. "It doesn't matter. If there's nothing interesting happening, then people are bound to put their focus on anything else. Until the next story comes out, they'll just have to admire my gorgeous face. I'm sure this will only be temporary."

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"'I'm sure this will only be temporary', now where did I hear that before?"

Hoseok groaned in frustration as he was the last to join us in the café. We specifically chose our own corner, as we have for the last week. We were all growing annoyed and exasperated by the attention and people have begun to voice out their thoughts on our relationship.

We thought either the attention would die down within a couple days or that this news was already common sense but it appears some little birdie spread the word that I was also their soulmate which led to a storm of disbelief and jealousy. It seems like no one had really paid much interest in the topic when finals week and winter break were just around the corner, but things blew out of proportion as soon as the break ended.

I was so close to getting in multiple fights over the course of days as some girls had the audacity to say unnecessary and unappreciated comments under their breath, but clearly loud enough for me to hear.

Oftentimes if one of the guys were nearby, they'd help handle the situation and make it clear that there was no need to say such things, but sometimes I'd have to deal with other students on my own and it hurt.

To hear such mean words targeted at you for something you couldn't exactly control, stings. Though I've kept my composure and learned to control my reactions, deep down I'd unconsciously store their words in my brain only for them to replay in my head at night.

I did my best to control my emotions so the others wouldn't catch on, but I could tell I wasn't very good at it as they would often make sure I wasn't alone and frequently asked if I was okay.

Each time I'd muster a smile and say that I was okay even though it wasn't always true. 

I understand the question "Are you okay?" may be all one needs to hear, but to be constantly asked that and consistently lying to the point where its an automatic response just doesn't help and defeats the purpose of the intended effects.

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My patience was wearing very thin and I had a horrible feeling as I noticed a group of three unfamiliar girls nearing our table.

"Hey, I'm just gonna go ahead and ask, is it true?"

The guys and I all looked up at the girl with a deep frown on her face as she boldly stood in front of us with her arms crossed and her hips cocked. Her aura screamed prissy and uncaring as she stood, but her eyes screamed with disbelief and hate as she looked at me. I was actually taken aback from the intensity because she looked dead set on killing me.

"Excuse me? Who are you to come here and ask?"

Seokjin crossed his arms and leaned back a bit as he narrowed his eyes. The fact that he went from laughing at a joke he made just seconds before to such a serious face really was impressive.

"Nobody seems to have the guts to ask and I still don't believe it. She can't possibly be your guys' soulmate. If not even someone of my caliber can, then how the fuck can she? It's simply not true. What, is she a cousin or something?"

For a couple seconds we all blanked out. I felt a feeling of numbness wash over me because of how ludicrous she sounded. It took some time before her words suddenly began to make some sense.

It was Taehyung who let out a bark of laughter before he exaggeratedly almost began to tip out of his chair just as Jimin joined along with him. The rest didn't seem as amused by the question as they stayed silent and shot her a hard look.

I personally almost wanted to laugh with the two, but I just felt a burst of pent up anger and fatigue wash over me at the fact that people still don't want to believe the truth. Some just only believe what they want to believe.

"What are you laughing at? Was I right?" She began to giggle as her two friends also lit up at the remark.

At that both Taehyung and Jimin shut up immediately and looked at her as if she genuinely asked if the world was flat. I was fed up with everybody assuming they knew everything when they didn't know shit. I stood up from my chair abruptly, slammed my hands on the table, and leaned towards the three that instantly froze.

"Oh no, no no. You couldn't be farther from the truth but if you stuck your delusional and bitchy head out of your crusty fake looking ass, you might realize that the truth is literally in front of you. And please, as if someone of your supposed 'caliber' is worth even the janitor. You and everyone else does realize that yes, I am their soulmate, and there is nothing you guys can do about it! Why does our relationship matter because last time I checked, it has nothing to do with anyone else!"

"So she can speak? Wow, and here I thought she was a coward that hid behind her harem. You really wanna go there? How about the fact that you showed up out of nowhere, purposely got close to them, hurt all of the boys, and somehow managed to guilt trip them into liking you. No one believes your act one bit! You just selfishly want them for yourself!"

"Can you even hear yourself? I'm so tired of dense idiots like you that can't catch a hint! We shouldn't have to prove anything to you stuck up jerks. Why can't you guys mind your own business and look at your sad little lives rather than obsess over ours."

"Shut the fuck up. Look at you over here talking big and saying all that when have you seen yourself? Please, it's like the universe said to make a dumpster fire in human form. You understand that no one believes they would willingly be with someone like you?"

I was taken aback by such a comment on my looks. I knew I shouldn't let it get to me.

I know it doesn't mean anything.

Right?

I couldn't help it as the doubtful thoughts began to trickle in my head. My loss of words made her grin as she knew she hit a soft spot. The guys all looked pissed to no end and were about to say something back before someone else cut in.

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A/N: You know how I said I'll update at the end of May? Well that was clearly a typo for June heh. It's really been awhile. This is the longest break I've taken and it almost feels foreign to write this note out, damn. However, I felt really excited yet nervous to hit publish on this chapter cause I'm unsure how you guys will react. I get it if a lot of you forgot the plot by now or even stopped reading since this story doesn't have much drama occurring, but I feel like I owe an ending so that this story can have closure and future readers don't have to ponder the ending or be frustrated with the abrupt stop. 

I've held off so long because even I wasn't sure how to fully end things without excluding any details that I may have forgotten. I also was so busy and the longer I stayed away from writing, the more I lost motivation to continue. Now I'm not saying I'm finished with writing because I still love it, but it seems to have lost that steam from a year or two ago and now I've matured a bit. I have plenty of story ideas in my head, but I've learned my lesson about planning these things before I publish them since there are others who are looking forward to it too. 

So, I will continue this story but be mindful if I don't have much time to post or perhaps if eventually I might have to take a break again. I really wish I could write all I want, but I can't. Even so, I'm back and I hoped you guys missed me cause I really missed interacting with ya'll too and anticipating what the first hilarious comments would be.

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