~Eight~

New day, last day of the week for school. Jimin was putting his books away in his locker as Bella was walking by with Jackson and Baekhyun.

"Did you hear Jimin confessed to like Bella? That's fucked up."

"Not only that but he stood up for her when people were talking shit."

"Yo he must really like her. He didn't deny it."

Jimin looked at who was saying that. He didn't know them so he assumed most of the school already knew about it.

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"Bella, there is a rumor going around that Jimin likes you," Jackson said getting your immediate attention. "When you left dance yesterday he stood up for you for someone who was talking shit."

Bella couldn't believe it. Everywhere she walked around she heard people talking about Jimin liking her. But was it true? She shook her head, trying to forget it and focus on what Baekhyun was saying.

"Are you listening? I said let's get to class," Baekhyun said as the bell rang and they both took her to Ms. Kang. Bella walked inside and saw Jimin siting right there. Of course cause of the schedule changes going on.

"Class, I made a seating arrangement so find your seat and sit down," Ms. Kang said heading to the board. Bella looked for her name and what a coincidence that it was right next to Jimin.

"Hey Jimin," she said as she sat down.

"Hey," he said quietly and nervous. Does she not know about the rumors? What am I thinking? She's obviously gonna know cause she's so popular.

"Um Bella, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Have you heard, about the rumors?" He asked nervously. "Especially about me."

"The rumors?" What should I tell him? She thought.

"You already know so you don't have to lie to me. I just didn't like what people were saying about you so I told them to not talk bad about someone who was really nice. Then they assumed I liked you because of what I said."

"Oh, Jimin you didn't have to. I hear that every day. Thanks though."

"No problem, the thing is, I-I," he sighed. "Never mind."

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After class, Bella couldn't stop thinking of how awkward Jimin was acting. He wanted to say something. He just said never mind.

"Bella! You've been so distracted these days that you haven't paid attention to me!" Chanyeol argued at lunch.

"Oh shit, I just figured it out!" She said standing up from the table. Chanyeol just looked at her confused.

"What? Figured out what?" He asked. "I'm lost."

"I'm sure it's true. It's is," she said ignoring Chanyeol's question. "Either way, I can't do shit about it."

She sighed and sat back down.

"Okay then," Chanyeol said eating his food peacefully. "You're weird sometimes."

Suddenly Jackson came up to them both.

"So, was it true?" He asked sitting in front of you. "You had class with him today."

"I don't know," she denied it. She knew already cause she wasn't dumb. The way Jimin acted around her made it seem like he has a crush on her. And she knew. "I never figured it out."

"Didn't you say that you figured something out or that it's true—"

Bella stopped Chanyeol by stuffing food in his mouth.

"Shut up cause I didn't figure out what Jackson said."

"Aggressive much. Like always, little girl," Jackson chuckled.

"Yeah yeah. Whatever."

"So, when are you going to confess?" Jackson whispered so Chanyeol didn't hear.

"Hey! Don't be whispering things to each other! I feel left out! You all are mean," he crossed his arms and Bella chuckled. She got closer to him and kissed his cheek. He blushed and smiled looking at her.

"Don't do that! You are mean!" He pout with his arms crossed.

"No, I'm nice, and the fuck Jackson? Confess?"

She was getting mad already. This bitch crazy.

"Yeah, don't you know what confess means? Confess to him you have feelings—"

"Shut the fuck up, Jackson!" She said and threw the spoon to his face.

"Okay okay. Don't worry my mouth is sealed."

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On her way home, Bella was thinking of Jimin and what Jackson said. She wanted him but knew she couldn't confess.

From the beginning she said she didn't want to hear rumors like Bella is dating the nerd Jimin! and things like that. When Jimin didn't even do anything wrong.

The only reason he got good grades in his classes was cause his parents promised to let him be an idol and train if he had good grades. He really wanted to work hard and Bella knew that that's his passion.

It's the last year we will be in the school. Fuck! What should I do?

She arrived home and saw Jennie arguing with Hyuna about shoes so she backed away and went to her room.

She texted Jackson to help her in what to do but he was no help.

Jackson dummy💓
Why should I help again?

Cause you are my bestie right?

Jackson dummy💓
You are the worst.

Yeah I know but you love me.
Now what do I fucking do?

Jackson dummy💓
Bitch the fuck would I know?
I'm not a LADY.
I'm a MAN!

Yeah you are useless GOODBYE!

Jackson dummy💓
Wait what? NOOO!
DON'T GOODBYE ME!
Come on! You love me!

I love someone else more. Sorry for you

Jackson dummy💓
Hmm, PARK JIMIN!

BYE

Jackson dummy💓
OKAY THEN! I'M DIVORCING YOU!

I DIVORCED YOU YEARS AGO!
BYE

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"Alright, Kim Jennie and Kim Hyuna what is up with you both?" Mom crossed her arms looking at the two girls who were pulling their hair out because of some shoes.

"She stole my shoes mom! Do something!" Jennie argued.

"Come on! Bella could behave better than you both."

"Are you sure about that, mom?" Hyuna smirked. "Cause I think I saw her leaving the house a minute ago."

"Yeah mom, you didn't see?" Yeri laughed sitting on the couch.

"This girl. She better get home. Suho, Kai! Go find your sister," she ordered. Kai and Suho just whined.

"Mom! I want to go!" Yugyeom begged. "Why can they go and not me?"

"Cause they are mature enough. Now go find Bella," she said as Kai and Suho left the house. "Oh and you both, stop arguing over useless stuff!"

Hyuna looked at Jennie in disgust and went to her room but Jennie followed behind her arguing.

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"Oh lord. Someone save him," Taehyung shook his head. It's been already three hours talking to the boys about Jimin's crush and Jimin wouldn't speak.

"You love her right? Why don't you just admit it?" Jungkook said and Jimin shrugged without saying anything. "I give up with him, hyung can you disown him?"

"He's just caught up in his feelings that's all. Relax Jimin," Seokjin reassured him. He walked to Jimin's side and sat next to him. "If you really love her, confess."

"Confess? Is that even a word?" Jimin scoffed looking at his hyung. "How am I even sure I like her? Or love her? Love is a strong word I-."

Jimin couldn't continue so he sighed and looked at the others, "I'm going to my room guys, I don't feel well."

He stood up and walked away. The others were left in complete silence. Jimin would do that everyday and every time they talked about Bella. He would go to his room and lay down thinking about her.

And for Bella, it was the same. Both confused in love and they don't even know. Jimin looked to the mirror and saw himself there. Just a nerd, right? He thought. A nerd like always.

Thoughts of his childhood came by his head. How rough he had it when kids use to bully him just because he was the teacher's pet and got good grades. His mom just comforted him saying It's alright my little boy. You'll go far. Just wait and you'll see. Be strong.

Memories of his mom came by his head as well. How cheerful she was and how full of life. He couldn't say anything about that now or he will be turning in to a cry baby. Mom isn't here to tell me it will be okay. I have to be strong, just like she said.

Could he be strong? The boys are the only thing he had since his father left with another woman and completely forgot about him. He visited of course. It's his son.

Dad only visited to say hi and leave money on the table. Like always. Just money to support his child but he lived with his new wife and three kids. He was rich so he didn't mind leaving millions of dollars on the table for Jimin. Not even for his birthday he would visit. Only send him money.

That's why Seokjin took Jimin to his house. He lived with Yoongi, Namjoon, and Hoseok and they had room left for Jimin. That's when Jungkook and Taehyung came along and moved in. Their case was different than Jimin's though. Taehyung could only go to school if he lived there because his house was at the farm.

Jungkook's parents are almost like Jimin's dad. Just leaving money when he needs and leaving the country to go to Busan. The only difference was that every now and then they came by for Jungkook's birthday and special occasions. They are really caring for their son so they let him stay there so he could go to a music company when he was mature enough.

"Jimin, Are you alright? Food is ready," Jimin heard the oldest say knocking on the door.

"Yeah, I'll be there in a minute," Jimin didn't notice but he was crying. Tears came down his cheek to his clothes but he tried to wipe it off quickly.

Only thing he could think of was his mom.

Mom, I miss you. I don't know if I could be strong anymore.

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