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*Stares at pic*
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Kookie with dat jawline tho 👌
(but he and the other members are so fine in every aspect of course💖)
lol excuse my weirdness😂 enjoy 😊

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In the early evening, you have arrived at their mansion yet a small distance away, being a little cautious.

Since it's almost going to be night time, I quite remember that people who doesn't live in the mansion aren't permitted to enter except when invited by the duke.

I could enter but, I would have had to arrange an appointment with him beforehand. Yep. Strict rules...

I was quite lucky last time since Mr.Jonghoon was expecting me. Now, I can't since I'm temporarily not permitted in the mansion. But from what I know, is that he's currently somewhere outside Korea with his duties from hearing the news in the early afternoon. So that means, stricter rules and that the two has no authority to invite over any person in the mansion. Even with bribery, the guards and servants were disciplined to avoid such corrupted acts.

Damn, how do I still remember these royal lessons stuff? I'm not even one..

"Dang it. Where's that troublesome Jungkook when you need h-"

"You mean me?"

You quickly jolted as you were frightened by the sudden appearance behind you, now unamused to see Jungkook looking at you with a sky victory grin on his face.

"Haha. Very funny..." You sarcastically said, head turned to the side while folding your arms, a bit mad when you remembered what he had done to you.

"I'm glad that you'd hear me out," He said as he held your hands with his, a soft smile showing on his face.

"Oh, no. I'm actually just passing by and about to go home," You retorted as you let go of his hold and folded your arms.

"You do know that you're taking a longer route on the way to your house, right? Unless..." He paused as he moved forward.

"You're here for a reason."

He finished while at the same time, you then felt his forehead touching yours, multiplying your heartbeat by millions and your cheeks heating up.

"UHM-N-No..." You denied as you quickly used your hands to push his shoulders back, making him stood up properly.

"I just want to take a refreshing walk in my free time to release all my stress," You lied as you quickly glanced to the side, fully flustered for a moment.

"You're such a bad liar, ____.." He replied as he had a look that as if he already encountered that many times.

"But nevertheless, you're here because of the note I sent you. I can see it in you," He teasingly smirked, giving out a wink.

"No, I didn't-"

Before you could finish your sentence, you were now dragged by him, walking while he was holding your hand.

...

"So... we're going to have a talk here?" You questioned as the both of you stopped your tracks.

"Yep," He answered casually.

"But it's just a wall. And a bench, exposed to the public area," You exclaimed as the both of you were staring right in front of the stated view, which is unexpected for you.

"Oh, you haven't seen it fully yet."

He said as he chillingly walked to the bench and took a seat while you were currently quite confused by his statement alongside his action.

"Take a seat," He called as he patted the available space on the bench, which the remaining space is beside him.

Deciding not to bother anymore, you then followed his request and sat down beside him.

"Ready?" He asked, seeming prepared for something.

Not knowing what his plan is, you gave him a questioning look along with a silence stare in return.

Without further a do, he then placed his hand on a certain brick on the wall around the lower part at his side, and to your surprise, he pulled open of what it seemed like a camouflaged brick lid, revealing a small code lock.

"What are you doing?"

You queried as Jungkook just continued quickly typing the code on it and after that, he closed back the lid. Automatically, the bench or the ground below it, started to move along with the part of the wall.

"What the-"

You flinched for a bit as it finished turning in 180 degrees, like those secret walls in the movies. When you looked at the scenery that's now right in front of you, you and him were now at their garden.

"Surprised?" He asked, looking at you with a confident look.

"How the heck did you even know about this?" You exclaimed in low volume as you were shocked but at the same time, amazed to see the beautiful garden again.

"I've discovered it since I was a little kid," He responded and faced the scenery of the garden, somehow imagining his memories here as a little kid.

"Don't worry. No one's going to check up on here, if we don't make a ruckus."

He added as he noticed your minor anxious mood, making you feel relief in return.

"So, what did you call me for..." You stated, getting on with the main topic.

"I...heard your conversation with my dad the other day."

"W-What?" You muttered, stunned for a moment.

"Well, I actually felt suspicious when my dad warned me to stay away from you. So, I secretly went to his office and placed a small microphone inside the drawing of his desk beforehand..." He explained as he had a serious look on his face.

"I had an earpiece to kind of eavesdrop your conversation with him. I know it's wrong but..." He paused for a moment, a little guilty for doing something that he shouldn't.

"I'm now fully glad that he won't expell you out of my life," He continued as he then hugged you.

"I-I'm sorry for...hurting you more than you already had," He apologized dearly, his hug getting tighter as if he didn't want to let you go.

"I was really focused on doing what dad told me to do..." He said as he let go of the hug and faced you, holding your hands with his.

"...and I'm so scared to lose you. I feel like my heart will stop once you're out of my life," He stated, his eyes showing worries but happiness at the same time when he heard that you aren't really going to be expelled.

"Stop it, Jungkook. You should've been braver than that. Were you really that scared for me to leave?" You replied as you looked down at the ground with a slight look of hurt.

"Or were you only scared to lose your father's trust in you?" You added as you slowly moved your hands away from his hold, placing your hands to your lap.

"N-No. It's not like that..." He said, somehow his voice quite hesitant as he then looked away, somehow showing a different meaning.

"Your action itself said otherwise," You stated as you stood up from the bench, now feeling irritated.

Why am I so stubborn? I know what he has done to me was infuriating, but...

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Flashback

"I know it's tough to forgive especially in these kind of situations you've been through. But, I suggest that forgiveness is the best thing to do."

Different flashback

"Yeah... she left us when I was at age 3. The one last time I saw her is when she took me to nursery."

...

"You better behave in school, okay?"

"I will, eomma!"

"Just wait for me, okay? I'll come back for you."

...

"You're all wet. Seems like she ran away..."

"W-What? My mom would never do that!"

"Jungkook, all of her things are gone and empty in her closet."

"No! It's not true-"

"Don't talk to your father like that! She stole a huge amount of money and left us just like that!"

"...Just accept the fact and get in the car."

...

"Your father's too kind."

"Sure, but he became cold-hearted ever since my mother left..."

"When you first went to the academy, my father had high expectations from you...Then, you really did went to the top and my dad had his attention to you."

"No, that's not true. You were also at the top, right?"

"Well, I am. But it wasn't enough for him..."

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1st grade
"Dad, look! I won the spelling quiz bee!"

"Oh, that's great..."

5th grade
"Dad, I just won the science experiment contest."

"Mhm, good..."

3rd year
"Dad, I'm part of the Top list."

"What place?"

"7th."

"Why can't you be like ____? Many people had high expectations from you, especially me. Also that you're one of my sons who's going to be a successful royalty."

"Yes, father..."

...

"...He's still not yet satisfied."

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Hearing those words again, it led you to an indecisive thought. Somehow, you could imagine about Jungkook's description of his past that made you saddened as you remembered it.

I'm acting like a total bitch right now...

You sighed.

"I'm sorry."

You said as you gently took a seat again, hands covering your face while your elbows resting on top of your legs, trying to calm yourself down.

"No. It's my fault too," He responded.

Then a moment of silence occurred.

"____..."

Jungkook called as you slowly turned your head to the side, now facing him while waiting for his statement.

"I also...heard about you being told by my dad to talk to me about my mom," He mentioned, your reaction somehow a little surprised of him even knowing that part.

"W-Well, I was-"

"I..." Jungkook interrupted when you were about to explain, which then you went silent to hear on what he's about to say.

"I actually know where my mother is."

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Yup, this time, I made it a little early and recently, the latest chapters I made since my return are now longer than usual haha 😂

So here's the encounter with kookie 😏 Any thoughts about it?

Was it surprising that he knew where his mother is?

Anyways, stay tuned for more upcoming chappys. Thank you and 안녕!~❤️