The boy sitting on the white tiled floor of the cold room sighed as he layed his head on his knees holding them close to his chest. He flinched when the door suddenly opened. Seeing the person entering, he went back to the same position but this time eyes closed.

Joe: Have this.
He said as he extended the plate full of food towards the boy. Not getting a response, he sighed as he placed the meal infront of him on the floor.

He took a seat on a chair nearby as he stared at the boy with pity. The boy looked up thinking that he left. He looked at the door but he noticed him from the corner of his eyes.
Jimin: Why don't you leave?
He said without looking at the middle aged man.
Joe: I'll not unless you give me my answer.
He said sternly as Jimin sighed frustratedly.
Joe: Who is she?
He asked as Jimin finally looked at him with dull eyes which somewhat scared the man.

*Flashback*
A year ago....

Nina: When will you kick that useless brat out of our house? I'm tired!!
Jimin's aunt spit out with disgust while aggressively doing the dishes while her husband sighed and came closer to her. He held his shoulder and made her look at him.
Lee: Just one year and I'll send him to some other country for his higher studies.
Nina: What's about the expenses? Don't tell me you're gonna spend your money on that hopeless piece of shi-
She stopped when she noticed her husband blankly staring at something behind her. She turned around and and saw Jimin standing there with his school bag, hanged on his right shoulder.

Nina: Speaking of the devil...
She mumbled as she continued doing her chores. Not a hint of guilt was seen on her face. Lee sighed as he was about to approach the boy, but he dashed out.

(Jimin's Pov)

I wiped off my tears with my sleeve as I paced towards my school rather a hell. This was very usual for me. Waking up in the morning in a attic room where light barely enters, going to school after feeding on some harsh words instead of breakfast, being bullied at school for being abandoned by my own parents and coming back home only to be welcomed by silence and maybe a piece of bread. Sometimes just silence. You might be thinking how am I alive? Well, because of that certain person who makes me feel loved. It's She. She is the one.

I was startled when someone interrupted my thoughts.
Y/n: Thinking about me?
I was looking down at my feet as I noticed her sneakers. I looked up and met with those bright shining eyes. My eyes scanned her facial features as a smile automatically appeared on my face seeing her sweet one.
Y/n: Going to school without me?
She asked with a pout as it clicked me. I forgot to wait for her.
Jimin: Sorry.
Y/n: It's okay...Come on. Let's go!!
She said as she interwined her fingers with mine and pulled me with her.

I couldn't help but smile while glancing at my hand which was secured with hers. It felt so good. Her warmth felt so good. Well, she is my neighbour. It has been few months since she has moved in and in these months she has become my only reason to live in this cruel world. She is an orphan and stays alone. And apparently, we go to the same school.

*Time skip*

(Author's Pov)

Jimin was walking alone towards his class since Y/n had a different class. He suddenly bumped into someone and fell down on the cold floor. He groaned in pain as he looked up and chills ran down his spine. It was Kevin. His bully and one of his biggest fear.

Kevin: Hey looser! Everything alright? Are you hurt?
He asked showing his fake worry but his lips curved into a smirk within a second.
Noah: Look! He looks like a scared puppy.
His bestfriend said as both of them laughed out loud which echoed in the empty corridor.
Kevin: Such a pity! I wonder why your parents left you?
Noah: I know the answer. Cause his parents were ashamed after having such a hopeless and weak child.
He said without even thinking about how the words were affecting Jimin.

Kevin: You know what? No one wants you here. Not your parents, not your uncle aunt, no one. Die!
He said the last word slowly but loudly enough to hurt the boy infront of him.
Kevin and Noah went away while chuckling while Jimin sat there with tears making its way down his eyes.

After a while, he stood up as he wiped off his tears and walked towards his class like nothing happened. That's what he does cause he hates getting sympathy.

*Time skip*

The school was finally over as Jimin was waiting for y/n outside the premises. He smiled when he noticed her jogging towards him with her same signature smile. He stumbled a little when her body crashed with his. She gave him a tight hug like she does most of the time. They parted away as y/n spoke.

Y/n: How was school today?
She asked as his smile slowly faded. He looked down.
Y/n: They bullied you again?
She asked while cupping his face as he nodded slowly.
Y/n: Aish those brats!!! I'm seriously gonna m!rder them someday!!
She said while gritting her teeth as Jimin chuckled seeing her cuteness. He adored you alot. You were his treasure. The only precious one to him.

Jimin: It's okay. Calm down.
Y/n: Yeah. Anyways...
You both started walking towards your house. Hands locked. Jimin's heart raced like anything. It always does whenever she's around.

You two were walking by the footpath, when Jimin noticed a old lady struggling to cross the road with her heavy grocery bag.
Jimin: Wait here, I'm coming.
He said as he left her hand confusing her.

Jimin jogged towards the lady as he helped her cross the road. He gave her bag back to her as the lady smiled and spoke
Lady: You're such a lovely child. Thank you dear.
Jimin smiled as the lady patted his head.
Jimin: You're welcome ajhumma.
Lady: Since you helped me, keep this as a gift.
She said while taking out a bottle of orange juice from her bag. Jimin smiled again as he bowed and accepted the gift.
Lady: God bless you dear.
Jimin: I'll get going then. My girlfriend is waiting for me.
He said shyly as the lady gasped lightly.
Lady: You have a girlfriend? Awww that's so cute.
She said as Jimin chuckled, bowed for the last time and walked towards you who was standing there watching him with admiration and love. Jimin came back to you. He turned back to the lady standing on the other side of the road as he held y/n's hand and raised it a bit higher.

Jimin: She's my girlfriend. Bye ajhumma. Take care.
He said as he walked away while still holding her hands. The lady furrowed her eyebrows as she looked around.
Lady: She?
She thought but the shrugged off and went away.

To be continued...