It didn't take long for Park Jimin to solidify his name not only in the department of architecture but also in the entire university.

People were pulled in by his aura, they were electrified by his magnetic smile and just generally the way he carried himself. Girls loved him, Guys loved him as well. He was friendly to everyone, never one to isolate others based on their differences. Not long after, he was sorrounded by a harem consisting of both male and female each vying for his attention.

Among the top candidates vying for Jimin's affection was Suzy, the most beautiful first year student of the department of Architecture. She was so beautiful with long flowing dark hair that she could actually model with, an attractive figure and a pair of big eyes that anyone could simply melt in. She was attracted to bad guys and Jimin was just her type. In addition to that, she felt they matched perfectly well. They were both popular and attractive, pleasant to the eyes but for some reason, Jimin didn't seem to pay her any attention.

Most of his attention seemed to be focused on that nerdy kid no one ever noticed. Whenever she saw him, he was always running after that kid, pestering him so much it hurt her eyes to watch yet the kid never seemed to mind him, always avoiding him as if he was a plague. Often times, she wondered about the true nature of their relationship but then again, she didn't care. Park Jimin was going be hers sooner or later. It was only a matter of time.

Now here she was adjusting her hair and her clothes batting her eyes at him seductively but once again, she was ignored by him. She traced his line of sight and sure enough noticed that it was fixed on that kid. She didn't even know his name. Now, she was going to make it her business to know.

For some reason, Taehyung felt goosebumps all over his body. He could feel so much negative energy around him that it was unsettling. He brushed the feeling aside and instead concentrated on staring longingly at the girl standing in front of the class. They were in one of the classes waiting for their next lecture and since their lecturer wasn't around, he could take his time to study her. Her pretty clear skin. Her twinkling eyes. Those dimples appearing at both sides of her cheeks when ever she smiled. The....

"Taehyung, you're drooling...."Jungkook who was sitting beside him mentioned pointing at his mouth with an irritated glare.

Taehyung wiped his lips, embarrassed.

"Uh... thank you!"

"Just talk to her Tae. You can't keep pining over her all the time. It's been weeks...."

Taehyung sighed hard. "Yeah but I can't help it. We've lived in the same neighborhood since we were kids but everytime I'm near her, I'm tongue tied. I can hardly say a word. I start to sweat...."

Jungkook rolled his eyes.

"You're hopeless..." He added shaking his head and focusing on the book in his hand.

Taehyung's breath hitched when he looked up and saw her walking towards his direction, two girls behind her.

"She's coming over.... maybe now's my chance
He thought to himself.

Jiyeon had reached his seat and was just passing by when Taehyung blurted out the next words

"Hey Jiyeon!"

She stopped and turned to him, her eyes held a look of unfamiliarity as she stared at him. Seeing those eyes, he wanted to sink into his chair until he heard her soft voice.

"Um... Aren't you Kim Taehyung?"

Taehyung blinked hard then regained a little self confidence. Yes, she shouldn't have forgotten him so much. They had even once shared a kiss.

So he spoke "Hi... it's just it's been quite a while"

She nodded her head smiling sweetly.

"It has... ever since we arrived here, we haven't really spoken. And we have been neighbors almost forever...."

"Yeah..." Taehyung added awkwardly. He didn't know what else to say as he twisted his fingers. What should he do? Should he ask her out? Take her somewhere nice so they could 'catch up'

He finally decided.

"Em... Jiyeon, would you perharps like to go out with me later..."

He coughed nervously. "Just to catch up?"

The girls behind Jiyeon who had disdainful looks on their plain faces throughout the awkward conversation suddenly snickered scornfully but Jiyeon's face remained straight faced revealing nothing. Taehyung stared at those girls with contempt. Why were they always following Jiyeon around? Were they her mascots?

Jiyeon sighed helplessly. "I'm sorry Taehyung, I would love to but we are occupied with assignments. As you know, i take it quite seriously"

Taehyung nodded, swallowing the excuse. It was plain as day. Only an idiot wouldn't notice he was being straight out rejected. Even though Jiyeon was serious with her studies, she wasn't a complete nerd who didn't have a life.

"It was nice talking to you though. Maybe some other time time. See you later" she beamed.

Empty words.

"Yeah okay....see you" He hung his head in depression as she walked away with her mascots. Jiyeon as his possible future wife and mother of his children. He wanted that so much but it all seemed far from his reach.

"Man, I'm sorry" Jungkook whispered.

Suzy watched in anger as Jimin stood up from his seat and strode over to Taehyung, whose head was bent low.

He smacked his back soundly and the other perked up in panick. He turned and when he saw it was Jimin, his face twisted more.

"Park, what do you want?"

Jimin snorted. "Yah, why are you so harsh towards your friend? You are so unfriendly" he said but he still had that typical wicked smile on his face.

Taehyung rolled his eyes and Jungkook looked at Jimin with shocked eyes.

"You never told me you were friends with Jimin?"

"We aren't friends" Taehyung muttered. Jimin feigned a wronged look.

"Aw.... Taehyung you hurt me" he said pouting his lips adorably before turning to Jungkook with a charming smile on his face.

"Pardon my rudeness. We haven't been introduced. My name is Jimin Park. Me and this kid go way back. I would like to know your name pretty one?"

At the mention of pretty one, Jungkook got red from head to toe.

"Jeon Jungkook"

Jimin smiled curving his lips devishly knowing fully well that his act of charming others was working wonders on Taehyung's friend. To complete the process, he grabbed Jungkook's hand stroking it softly.

"It's nice to finally get acquainted with you"

Taehyung stared at the latter with repulsion.

"What a player! Must you flirt with everyone you see?" He spat.

Jimin eyed him. "How does that affect you Taehyung?"

Taehyung just scoffed. Jimin winked at Jungkook and released his grip from his hand. The latter was still red all over thinking to himself that now he understood what all the fuss was with this Park Jimin. He was really too tempting.

Taehyung sighed. "What do you want Jimin? Don't you have better things to do with your time than to spend it on this looser?"

Jimin nodded his head. "True, you're a looser"

Taehyung felt his head bang into his skull but Jimin went on without a care.

"But I'm still your friend even though you constantly try to deny it. And as your friend, I can't bear to watch you being all embarrassing"

Taehyung had dark lines on his face "Can you stop?" He mumbled but Jimin continued.

"I couldn't help but watch your little display with Jiyeon. Watching you guys, I truly felt awkward for you"

Taehyung wanted the ground to swallow him up with Jimin's bluntness.

"You can't get a girl like Jiyeon. After Suzy, she's one of the most sought after girls in our department. Many guys are after her not to mention ladies. Even some seniors have their eyes set on her. People who are so much better than you who have something good to offer her"

Taehyung felt his heart bleed with every ruthless remark Jimin uttered but the latter wasn't done.

"How do you expect her to be with you when there are several other people who can make her look good"

Taehyung pouted. "You are right but I'm sincere. Unlike others who just want to take her to bed, I actually have plans for her. I want to have a future with her..."

Jimin paused for a minute before breaking into laughter. He laughed so hard, it caught people's attention. Taehyung was so embarrassed, he lowered his head when he noticed Jiyeon looking towards his direction.

"Stop laughing..." He murmured.

Finally, Jimin calmed down, wiping the tears that had formed in the corner of his eyes

"You're hilarious Tae....you really have a pure imaginative view of the world. That's good"

He nodded his head. "But even with all that sincerity, you still have to get the girl and you cannot get a hot chick like Jiyeon looking the way you do...or even acting the way you do"

"But this is me!"

Jimin nodded. "Yes, this is you but not the you Jiyeon wants trust me..."

He grinned. "I also couldn't help but notice how she rejected you. Did you even see the way her friends looked at you?"

Taehyung wanted to sew up Jimin's lips but the latter couldn't be stopped as he kept giving him more painful shots to the chest.

"Jiyeon has a status quo and for you to fit into that status quo, then you have to change your style and I can help you with that"

Taehyung shook his head. "No, no no! I want you far away from me. You're bad influence and I don't need distractions"

"Just two weeks... give me two weeks to teach you some moves and you'll have Jiyeon within your grasp. I promise you"

Something stirred in Taehyung's heart as he looked at Jimin. "Why would you want to do that for me? I've been pretty awful towards you since we came here. I've avoided you and pushed you away far more times than I can count and still, you want to help me?"

He stared at him in disbelief.

Jimin smiled. "Because you are the first true friend I ever made. I don't know about you but I consider you my best friend"

Time stood still. Taehyung's heart suddenly felt heavy. That stone which had been guarding over his hardened heart was slowly getting lifted.

"What do you say? Do you want me to be your love coach for the next two weeks?"

Taehyung finally nodded. "If it can get me the girl, then I guess I can put up with your evil self"

Jimin grinned. "Good decision!"

"By the way, there's a party at the Big hit club sponsored by the president. You should come"

"Yoongi hyung?" Jungkook's eyes sparkled immediately.

Jimin stared at him. "Yes...he invited me"

Jungkook smiled. "You're close to him?"

Jimin shrugged. "I guess he was impressed with the show I put up at the orientation and invited me to join his fraternity. We'll be inaugurated tonight"

Jungkook began beaming from ear to ear. Taehyung eyed him knowing what was going on in that boy's head. He was falling slowly for that devil who was probably worse than Jimin. By the way, he wasn't surprised Jimin would get invited to join Yoongi's fraternity. He fit into that league of popular bad boys.

"You guys want to come?"

Taehyung shook his head. "Sorry Jimin but we have a study group...."

Jimin scoffed. "Study group? I can teach you anything you want"

"Thanks but no..."

Jimin glanced at Jungkook who had an eagerness to attend the party in his eyes.

"Please can you convince your stubborn friend for me"

Jungkook turned to Taehyung "Please Taehyung, let's go. The study group can wait. We've never been to a party since we arrived here"

Taehyung gritted his teeth at Jungkook.

Traitor He thought to himself.

After much persuasions from Jungkook. He finally agreed and Jimin smiled in satisfaction. The lecturer finally entered the class room signalling it was his cue to leave.

"I'll be expecting you. I'll text you the address"

He winked at Jungkook before grinning at Taehyung and running back to his seat.

Taehyung eyed Jungkook for the upteenth time but the latter ignored him pretending he didn't know what just happened. Taehyung was not impressed.

Thank you all for reading. Have a pleasant day.