Baby don't like it

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One glorious month. It's been almost one month since I've met them. I could say that in just one month, I get to appreciate all of them better. I can now bond with them well without getting mortally offended by their eccentric inside jokes that only in our clique will able to typically know.

All of them are already familiar to me. Well, except for one; except to Jaehyun. I thought he would be the second person that will be the closest to me after Taeyong but my hunch was wrong. After we fair-shared conversation and hang out together on our first day, he didn't talk to me again. It's as if what we had done did not happen at all; he's acting foolishly like that.

Nonetheless, my stay here in this school is more than okay. Taeyong and his friends are very accommodating and friendly to me.

"How's your one month having been in your school so far, Jen?"

I snapped viciously.

It's been forever since Mom and I talked to each other like this. She's frantically engaged with her works, but I comprehend her. She entails working to sustain our needs.

"I'm okay, Mommy. I'm ecstatic in my new school." said.

"You're not a loner?" She asked, raising an eyebrow.

I shook my head, "Not at all, Mom. Besides, I already have friends to rely on. To tell you honestly, they are too many so I'm contented being with them." I explained.

She nodded, satisfied with my answer.

"It's a good thing then. Who are your friends by the way? I should meet them. I can see some improvements in you."

I immediately frowned when Mommy ended her statement. She instantly got what I meant by just reading my expression that's why she continued talking.

"You're frequently smiling now whenever I fetch you in after school. Unlike before, you're grumpy every time. It's as if you don't want to attend school every day."

I chewed on my lips. That's a fact, though.

"So, when do I get to meet them? I want to show them my gratitude for befriending you."

I wasn't able to respond to Mommy instantly. I'm anxious that she might get mad if I say I'm hanging out with an all-boys clique. I hope she doesn't judge me or get angry at me when she meets them. But... maybe she'll understand it.

"Okay, Mom. How about tomorrow? Friday night," I said.

She nodded with a kindly smile. I gave my smile back and bid a quick goodbye then went to my room.

I plan on sleeping early. I don't have things like assignments and projects to do so it will be better if I sleep early.

I tried closing my eyes. As I shut it, only one person came in my bare and foolish mind. It's...

Jae.

I kind of conclude he likes me. I jumped into conclusions that he likes me because of the act he's showing me during my first day in our school. I never thought a one-time thing could shake my world for almost one month. It's his presumptuous effect on me that I couldn't seem to snatch away out of my mind.

I think I like him but it was good that he avoided me since it indicated my growing feelings to halt further. Jaehyun's already got a girlfriend. I ought to know where to stand.

-

A whimsical smile was plastered in my face as soon as I wake up. Even though my mind was bombarded with Jaehyun and only Jaehyun, I still had a chance to sleep well. Hell! No one can prevent me from having a good complete sleep. Not even Jaehyun.

When I got out of my room, my eyes immediately spotted Mommy who's preparing for our breakfast.

"Mom, good morning!" I exclaimed joyfully, grinning.

She smiled back while I sat in front of her. We shared the most random conversation before finally finishing our breakfast. I prepare and arranged myself along with my belongings then Mom drove me to school.

It was the typical start of the day for me. Upon reaching school, I'll kiss Mommy before entering the premises. After that, I would spot Taeyong and his friends chattering together. As always, the students' eager eyes are plastered to their squad again. It makes it easier for me to find them, though.

The moment I spotted them, my eyes immediately darted to Jaehyun. He's holding his phone again as per usual. I instantly froze when he caught me staring flagrantly at him. No shit.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down as he nibbles his lips. He's trying hard not to smile, and it's transparent. What the hell? To tell you the truth, that's the only thing he does when he sees me. He doesn't talk to me nor interact with me. It's just either his wistful eyes or lowkey smile that he's giving me.

I was about to roll my eyes to him when Haechan notices me.

"Hey! Nini Noona!" Haechan shouted joyfully as he gestured me to come to their prime spot.

Mark, Jungwoo, Haechan, and Winwin are properly calling me Noona while Jaehyun refused to. If what's the main reason, I have no idea.

All of them turned to me and swiped their hands from where I am. I waved back and ambulated my way towards them.

"Hi..." I smiled fondly.

They didn't respond, to my surprise. Instead, they merely stared at me with their mouth open. Well... except for Yuta who's busy clinging passionately to Mark and Jungwoo who's covering Taeil's mouth.

"What?" I asked, blinking.

"Wow! How come you're so charming and blooming today?" Johnny says, promptly putting his palm in his mouth as if he was shocked.

I placed both my hands in my cheeks and jokingly say, "Like this?"

All of them cringed and cowered as I chuckled by their initial reactions.

"Are you withholding something for us?" Asked by Doyoung.

"What do you mean?" I arched a brow.

"Do you have a boyfriend or lover that you're not spilling to us that's why you look extra today?" Jungwoo imposed.

"Of course not!" I shake my head.

"Taeyong... that's okay bro," Yuta patted Taeyong's back jokingly while nodding. Mark did the same thing that I had to laugh. What the hell?

On the odd occasion, I can't fully understand them.

"Seriously guys, I am dating no one at this moment. I only just had a complete sleep. That's all." I said.

Everyone feasted, "Taeyong bro! Congrats! You have a chance."

I don't also understand why they keep on pushing Taeyong to me. We're platonic, and that's all I could give.

I laughed as I watched them tease Taeyong. That's when I noticed Jaehyun who's merely wearing a smirk. Everyone also seemed to notice how we wielded each other's eye that's why they also teased us.

"Nini! Don't you dare like Jaehyun. That guy has a girlfriend," says Johnny. "Taeyong's available, though." He laughed that's why Taeyong threatened to punch him.

There bare maximum time as well that I want to crunch myself in embarrassment because these guys are very scandalous in many ways.

But what did Johnny says? Jaehyun has a girlfriend? Oh, well... I'm not surprised. He told me that he had a special someone previously and probably, it's his girlfriend. He just spiced it up to sound better. I wonder where his girlfriend is; if what school she is attending. Well... No need to ask since it's not my business to mind.

"But wait... why are you gathering up here? Haechan and Mark are supposed to have classes by now right?"

They looked at each other.

"Don't you know?" Mark asked.

"What?"

"That Taeyong Hyung wants to be more than just your friend?" Haechan added.

Taeyong glared at Haechan.

"Don't mind him," He says nervously. "The faculty has a meeting for today. It was posted on the website of our school. We saw it late that's why we're here."

"I did not know about it..." I shake my head, no idea what's going on.

I don't usually check the school websites, so I didn't genuinely know. I guess next time I should.

"Oh! So will you go home or bide your time here?" Taeyong asked.

"I might just go home. I will take a bus since my Mom is still on work." I said.

"Don't go home! Just join us!"

"Uh... where?"

"We're going to eat tteokbokki and hang out in the mall, whatever," Doyoung says.

I just noticed. Why do they hang out in the mall every day? Are they that rich to spend their money on everything?

"Okay." I agreed as they happily feasted since it's my first time joining them.

We started walking our way to the bus stop.

"Yes, will you treat us like you promised?" Haechan asked.

"Haechan," Taeyong reprimanded.

I just glared jokingly at Haechan, "Hold on."

"What?" Winwin asked.

Wow... it's my first time hearing his voice. It's a miracle.

"Mom's inviting you to visit our house. They want to meet you."

All of them stayed silent before saying, "Food!"

These guys, seriously! All they cared is the food.

"When exactly?" Jaehyun asked, raising a brow to me.

My heart leaped from its ribcage without any effort. It is his first time talking to me again, and I feel overwhelmed.

"Tomorrow," I said as I avoided his gaze.

They all agreed to it since we have no classes tomorrow as well because of the two days faculty meeting.

Upon reaching the bus stop, we immediately ride the designated bus. They are too loud that sometimes I cover my face to save me from embarrassment.

They all jumped into seats and so am I.

My eyes widened when Jaehyun sat beside me. Good gracious. What is he up again?

"What?" He asked, grinning mockingly.

It's annoying. Why do Jaehyun have to sit beside him?

"Tss... nothing," I said nonchalantly, pretending I'm not nervous about his presence.

He jerked his head and smiled. I just rolled my eyes to him and focused on watching the window. Why the hell is he acting like he didn't avoid me?

Sighting him made my heart twirl. Hearing his voice made my stomach flutter. It's annoying that I can't help but feel this way about him. I thought the goosebumps and fireworks in my stomach are already gone. But hell, knowing that's near me, I can't help it; the growing feelings.

To escape his gaze, I closed my eyes and pretended as if was asleep. I want to prevent myself from talking to him because it might push me to the pedestal and the unknown.

What is he plotting and has done this to me? He's hot and cold. He can be hot when he can, but he can be as cold as ice too. It's ambivalent. He's making me frustrated. I hate him for making me feel like this. It's been only a month but why does my heart keep on palpitating?

Is there a chance that he likes me? I don't think so. His friends and even he keeps shoving it to my face that he has a girlfriend. This is just me who's hoping.

"Hey, you two- What the fish?!" Mark hysterically says.

"Mark! You're so loud- What the-?!" reprimanded by Taeil.

I smiled, it's refreshing seeing Taeil show emotions like this because it's rare.

I have no idea what they are saying but I'm feeling something on the top of my head. It's heavy but also warm.

"Get up now. We are here," Taeyong coldly says.

That's when it hits me. I realize that Jaehyun and I were leaning into each other. I can feel his shoulder touching mine. My skin tingled where he touched me and my heartbeat erratically in my chest so hard that I thought it might fly out. There were butterflies — no, lions — in my chest, but it felt good.

I stood up and composed myself from the previous position of me and Jaehyun. I bit my lip. Even though I'm looking down, I can feel Jaehyun's warm gaze.

He was staring at me intently not minding if others had noticed.

"Breath," he said as he held my wrist.

Did I forget to breathe? Yeah, right. He took my breath away; he took it together with my heart.

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A/N:

I really thought that I won't be able to update but yeah, here it goes. :)

Sorry for the long wait!

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