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T-Taehyung... I'm scared...

That thought was in Taehyung's mind as he is still thinking about you, where you were crying and scared, trying to think what makes you.

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The next day, the sun shines early morning, making your eyes open half-raised from its brightness.

"Good morning."

You then heard a husky yet calm voice then you suddenly widen your eyes the moment you saw Taehyung's face closer to yours while the both of you were lying down on the bed, facing each other.

"Y-Yah! What's going on?" You exclaimed as you quickly sat up from the bed. You then started to scan around the place to see that it's Taehyung's room.

"Well, it's school today. So, you better have your breakfast." He said so nicely, making you feel weird, especially that he added a kind smile, making you even more suspicious.

"What's with you being kind all of a sudden?" You questioned as you looked at him in suspicion.

"Too lazy to answer.." He replied as he suddenly pull you to him on the bed.

"Yah! What are you doing? I'm going to be late for school!"

"You mean we?"

"Aish!"

"It's still too early. Just stay like that for a little longer."

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"I guess it's his problem..." You mumbled as you fixed your uniform and went down the stairs with your school bag.

"Um... excuse me, miss. But, where are you going today this early?" You then saw the butler as he questioned you, looking quiet confused.

"What? I'm going to school today." You replied as you were also confused by his question.

"But isn't it your weekend today?" He reminded.

"What day is it today?" You asked.

"Friday."

You were then dumbfounded as you heard his answer. You then looked up to see Taehyung looking at you while letting out a teasing smile beside the stairway.

He's such an asshole!

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Since today is your weekend, you decided to just go out for a peaceful stroll outside to lighten up your day somehow...

Or so you thought.

"Do I really always have to be with one of these idiots?" You muttered as you walked with Jungkook by your side.

"Don't worry. I have no intention of being interested in you anyway, shorty." Jungkook replied as the both of you continued walking on the sidewalk.

"Well, that is really fine for me-"

"Wait!"

Before you could take another step, he grabbed you by the wrist from preventing you to take a step on the road as the truck passed by fast.

"You really are clumsy, aren't you?" He said as he still took hold on your wrist. His face hinted with worry.

You looked at his serious eyes then your cheeks started to burn up and your heart starts to beat faster.

"S-Shut up. I know where I'm going." You stated as you were embarrassed of your action.

"Yeah, going to the verge of death." He responded as he rolled his eyes while gently letting your wrist go.

"My, my. What a lovely young couple we have here." A rather old lady, who seems to be the owner of a Korean pastry shop beside the sidewalk, said which had got both of your attention.

"It reminds me of my younger days with my husband." She added as you scanned the shop and noticed a picture frame with a picture of her with her husband.

"Well, is your husband with you?" You questioned as you wanted to strike up a conversation.

"My husband's actually somewhere in a happy place up there, I suppose." The old lady replied as you and Jungkook soon realized what she meant by that.

"I-I'm sorry for asking such insensitive question." You apologized as you felt guilty.

"Oh, it's alright. Well, I better put these boxes in the storage room." The old lady said with a smile as she took a small stack of boxes.

"Let me help you with that." Jungkook said as he was about to help the old lady.

"Oh, no. You are the son of the duke. I can't let such elegant man from a royal help me." The old lady replied.

"It's alright. Just because I'm part of the royalty doesn't mean I have no right to help people." Jungkook stated as he took the stack of boxes from her.

"My, aren't you a kind young lad." The old lady said as the both of them went to the storage room.

That's kind of surprising... seeing the soft side of him...

"Thank you so much, dear." The old lady stated as they went back to the store.

"It's my pleasure." Jungkook replied back.

"You're really lucky to have him, young lady. Be sure to cherish him." The old lady muttered to you as she let out a wink.

"U-Uh, it's not what you think-"

"And for your kindness, you could have these." The old lady said as she handed out a bag of Gyeongju bread to Jungkook.

"Thanks." Jungkook replied with a smile as he gladly took it.

"Please do visit next time!" The old lady said as she waved goodbye while the both of you said your farewells and continued your stroll.

"Since when did you become so nice?" You asked Jungkook in suspicion.

"Since I had existed." Jungkook replied as the both of you continued walking, leading to the park.

"Oh, really? Even from what you did to me before?" You said as you started to feel a little bit down from remembering what had happened from the past.

"Well..." Jungkook was trying to find a way to reply back but couldn't and just let out a small sigh.

"I thought that... I finally found someone that accepts me for the way I am. Also, that I finally have someone I can trust and believe on." You paused as you stopped your tracks under the shade of the tree.

"But... even after all those achievements, recognitions, praises, and hardwork. It just leads me to betrayal, lost, and things that bothers me. It's like..." You continued as you tried to hold back your tears.

"...I'm still not good enough to be what everyone wants me to be." You added as tears started to flow out from your eyes.

Jungkook was surprised from your statement and seeing you cry in public. In return, he suddenly hugged you to cover up your face and not make a fuss, his chin placed on top of your head.

"Yah, you do know there are people here. Let's just go and just sit down for now." Jungkook muttered as he then puts his arm over your shoulder and placed your head on the side of his chest to cover up a little of your now swollen eyes.

The both of you then went to the nearest bench and sat down. Jungkook let go of himself from you. The both of you were then looking at a beautiful scenery including the sunset, mesmerizing its beauty. Then soon enough, your eyes started to fall asleep as your head slowly landed on top of Jungkook's shoulder. Jungkook then looked at you now fully asleep and stared for a moment.

"Why... do you hate me so much..." He heard you mutter as you were still on your slumber.

How will I ever explain to her... Jungkook wondered in his thought as he looked at you with guilt filled in his eyes.

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Ho Ho! I'm back, bishies! My laziness has lifted for once (except for rechecking it)

Once again, I'm really, REALLY sorry for not keeping my promise(s) for not updating a lot and such. I felt really guilty for keeping the readers waiting too long.

But, here it is! I hope y'all still like it and I love you all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

So sorry if I had mistakes or any errors! ^^'